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Coombs has an estimated 6,817 residents, up from 4,851 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,966 people, or 40.5%. Growth has averaged 7.4% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. 684 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 56.0% of that increase. That puts 2,938 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to findings from AreaSearch, the population of Coombs is approximately 6,817 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 1,966 residents (40.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,851 individuals. The updated figure is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,159 combined with 684 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The resulting density stands at 2,938 persons per square kilometer, which ranks within the top quartile of all analyzed national locations. The area's 40.5% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the state average of 8.3% as well as the broader SA4 region, establishing it as a local growth leader.
This expansion was largely supported by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 56.0% of the overall population rise during recent timeframes, though natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as a baseline, are utilized for each SA2 area. For locations not covered by this dataset or for projections extending past 2032, age group growth trends are sourced from the ACT Government's SA2 projections, which also use a 2022 baseline. Looking at prospective demographic patterns, the area is expected to experience population growth placing it in the top quartile of locations assessed by AreaSearch. It is projected to gain 2,551 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total increase of 27.8% over the 16-year period.
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706 new dwellings have been approved in Coombs over the past five years, an average of 141 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 21 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 74 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 4% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 103, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 141 residential building approvals have been granted in Coombs on an annual basis, amounting to 706 total dwellings over the last 5 financial years. During the current financial year of FY-26, 95 approvals have been recorded. Based on an average of 2.6 new residents per dwelling annually between FY-21 and FY-25, residential demand appears robust, supporting local real estate values. Newly constructed homes average a value of $162,000, which is below the regional norm and indicates more affordable purchase options. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $1.8 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to a strongly residential development profile.
In comparison to the broader Australian Capital Territory, developer activity in Coombs is relatively low, tracking at 60.0% below the regional average per capita. This limited supply of new construction generally serves to reinforce demand and support prices for existing properties. Conversely, this volume is significantly above the national average, demonstrating solid developer confidence in the local market. Recent building activity is composed of 4.0% detached houses and 96.0% medium to high-density dwellings. This focus on higher density provides attainable entry points for buyers, downsizers, and investors. This pattern represents a marked shift from the current housing stock, which consists of 38.0% houses, showing a reduction in available development land alongside changing lifestyle and affordability preferences. The area currently records approximately 226 people per dwelling approval, showing capacity for further expansion. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, the population of Coombs is projected to expand by 1,893 residents by 2041. At current rates of construction, the supply of new housing is expected to comfortably align with demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating growth beyond current demographic forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects close to Coombs, worth an estimated $1.32 billion. 6 are already under construction and 1 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions are key factors influencing local performance. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects expected to have an impact on this area. Significant projects include the Molonglo Group Centre to Town Centre Transition, Molonglo Town Centre, the Molonglo River Bridge and John Gorton Drive Extension, and Fetherston Weston, with details provided on those of greatest local relevance.
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Molonglo River Bridge and John Gorton Drive Extension
A jointly funded ACT and Australian Government infrastructure project delivering a 200-metre weathering steel bridge over the Molonglo River and approximately 1.7 kilometres of new arterial road as the final section of John Gorton Drive. When complete, the bridge will be the longest weathering steel bridge in Australia and the tallest road bridge in Canberra. The project improves all-weather connectivity for Molonglo Valley suburbs including Denman Prospect and Whitlam, replacing the flood-prone Coppins Crossing alignment.Scope includes two new signalised intersections, two queue-jump bus lanes, bus stops, provision for future light rail, off-road shared paths, a pedestrian underpass adjacent to the future Molonglo Town Centre, a services corridor for electricity across the river, and native fauna habitat including platypus nesting sites. Construction began January 2024; all 12 steel girders have been lifted into place and deck construction is underway. Completion is expected in late 2026.
Molonglo Town Centre
Canberra's sixth town centre, formally reclassified under National Capital Plan Amendment 99 (September 2024). The Suburban Land Agency is master-planning a 97-hectare precinct along the Molonglo River to serve as the primary commercial and community hub for the Molonglo Valley district, expected to house around 70,000 residents by 2050. The centre will include a main shopping precinct, homemakers and service trades precinct, district library and community centre, indoor sport and recreation facility, high school and college, transport interchange, town park, and approximately 10,000 dwellings within the town centre itself.Delivery is planned in four stages over 8-10 years, with retail core construction commencing in 2026.
Denman Apartments
A new housing development by PROJEX Building, consisting of 24 two-bedroom apartments. The project focuses on high energy efficiency, targeting a minimum 7-star rating, and includes adaptable and livable gold-standard units. It features lifts, undercover parking, and centralized communal spaces.
Cooleman Court Shopping Precinct Upgrades
Upgrades to the shopping precinct at Cooleman Court to revitalize and improve access.
Woolworths Weston Creek Supermarket Expansion and Refurbishment
Expansion of the supermarket and full refurbishment to Woolworth's latest standard. Supermarket to remain open during refurbishment.
Fetherston Weston
Village Building Company plans a medium-density development of 337 homes on former AFP site with sustainable features like solar panels and EV charging stations. Construction of 26 new buildings comprising 11 three-storey apartment buildings, 5 walk-up apartment buildings and 15 two-storey townhouses to accommodate a total of 337 new dwellings, with new basement car parking. Amendment for changes to the roof on building L, M, N, O, P and Z, and changes to building levels for buildings N and Z.
S73 Denman Prospect
A proposed multi-unit housing development at Block 1 Section 73 Denman Prospect, currently under development application. The proposal includes two residential buildings with 121 units, 48 of which are designated as affordable housing. Amenities planned for the site include basement car parking, electric vehicle charging, a community garden, and solar power.
Waramanga Oval and Stirling Playing Fields Upgrades
Lighting upgrades at Waramanga Oval and upgraded field lights at Stirling Playing fields to allow for night matches.
3,685 residents of Coombs are employed, from a labour force of 3,812. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 81.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 5,176, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce in Coombs is highly qualified, with a strong presence in essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of just 3.3%, and an estimated job growth of 0.5% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,685. The unemployment rate sits 0.7% below the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is notably high at 81.6% compared to 70.8% across the Australian Capital Territory. Census data indicates that a low 10.3% of the workforce worked from home, although this figure should be considered in light of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical fields. There is a particularly high concentration of workers in health care & social assistance, which stands at 1.4 times the regional average. By contrast, the construction sector is underrepresented, employing 5.2% of the local workforce compared to 6.8% across the Australian Capital Territory. The comparison between the working population at the Census and the resident population suggests that this primarily residential locality offers limited employment opportunities within its own borders. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, the local employment pool expanded by 0.5% while the labor force grew by 1.1%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, the Australian Capital Territory recorded a 0.3% rise in employment and a 1.1% increase in the labor force, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. Additional context regarding future local demand can be drawn from the national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variation between industries. Weighting these projections according to the industry profile of Coombs suggests local employment could expand by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population changes.
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Median household income in Coombs is $2,634 a week (about $137,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,358 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $79,493 a year against an average of $92,556. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to recent postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in Coombs recorded a median income of $79,493 and an average income of $92,556. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $72,206 and an average of $85,981 across the Australian Capital Territory. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $87,792 for median income and $102,219 for average income in March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes in the area sit in the 93rd to 96th percentiles nationally.
The largest income cohort comprises 38.6% of residents (2,631 individuals) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the regional trend of 34.3% in this bracket. Financial capacity is highlighted by the 42.1% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which underpins strong consumer demand. Although housing expenses account for 16.4% of income, strong earnings keep disposable income in the 92nd percentile nationally, with the SEIFA income score placing the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coombs had 1,725 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 38% detached houses and 28% apartments. 64% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 8% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Coombs was composed of 37.5% detached houses and 62.5% other dwelling types, such as semi-detached properties and apartments. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory, where houses made up 63.3% of dwellings and other structures accounted for 36.7%. The home ownership rate in Coombs stood at 7.6%, which is lower than the territory average, with the remaining properties being either mortgaged (64.0%) or rented (28.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $480, compared to territory averages of $2,080 and $450 respectively.
On a national level, monthly mortgage commitments in Coombs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coombs counted 1,725 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,424 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority of homes at 74.0%, consisting of couples with children at 39.2%, couples without children at 22.9%, and single-parent households at 10.8%. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.0% of the total, with single-person households making up 20.4% and group households representing 5.5%. The area's median household size is 2.7 persons, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.7% of adults in Coombs hold a university qualification, including 33.0% with a bachelor degree and 20.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 10.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 460 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,100 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Residents of Coombs display high levels of educational attainment, with 57.7% of those aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the community well for professional opportunities in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 33.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational qualification holders account for 20.2% of the population aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 10.0%. Engagement in education is high in the area, with 35.1% of the population currently enrolled in study.
This group includes 11.7% of residents in primary school, 8.7% attending tertiary institutions, and 6.0% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Coombs reaches 13 stops on 65 routes, timetabled for about 4,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transport reveals 13 active transit stops within Coombs, serviced by bus routes. These stops accommodate 65 separate routes, which together provide 4,528 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 231 meters from the closest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the main transport mode at 88% and buses accounting for 8%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.3. A relatively low 10.3% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Service frequency across all local routes averages 646 trips per day, which translates to approximately 348 weekly departures for each individual transport stop.
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81.5% of residents in Coombs report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 1.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics for Coombs indicate excellent outcomes based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic disease frequency, showing low rates of common health issues across all age brackets. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high at approximately 67% of the population (4,553 individuals), compared to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions reported among local residents are mental health conditions and asthma, which affect 7.4% and 6.1% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 81.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 4.1% of the local population (278 individuals), which is below the territory average of 14.3%. Senior citizens in the area show strong health outcomes, with national health rankings that align closely with those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.8% of Coombs residents were born overseas and 48.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (16.9%) and English (16.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Coombs exhibits high cultural diversity, with 43.8% of the population born outside Australia and 48.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 33.7% of the community. Hinduism shows a notable concentration at 12.2% of the population, which is significantly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%. In terms of ancestral background, the top three ancestries reported in Coombs are Other at 23.5% (well above the regional average of 12.2%), Australian at 16.9% (below the regional average of 23.0%), and English at 16.2% (below the regional average of 23.3%).
Additionally, there are distinct differences in representation for several other backgrounds: Indian ancestry is represented at 8.2% (compared to 3.3% regionally), Korean at 1.4% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and Filipino at 3.1% (compared to 1.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coombs is 31, younger than 97% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 32.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Coombs has a median age of 31, making it younger than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and the national median of 38. The area has a higher concentration of residents aged 35 to 44 (21.8%) compared to the territory, but a lower proportion of people aged 65 to 74 (2.8%). The concentration of residents in the 35 to 44 bracket sits well above the national benchmark of 14.3%. Since 2021, the median age has risen by 1.2 years from 30 to 31, showing an aging trend. Notable demographic shifts include the 45 to 54 age bracket increasing from 9.5% to 11.9% of the population, while the 25 to 34 group decreased from 25.9% to 21.6% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 9.2% to 8.2%.
Population projections for 2041 indicate significant changes, with the 45 to 54 age group expected to experience the highest growth rate at 62%, adding 502 residents to reach a total of 1,316, while the 75 to 84 bracket is projected to grow by 5%, adding 2 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coombs
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 684 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,851 at the 2021 Census → 6,817 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (801101135). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.