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Hughes has an estimated 3,159 residents, down from 3,210 at the 2021 Census — a change of 51 people, or 1.6%. That puts 1,765 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, Hughes accommodates an estimated 3,159 inhabitants as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 3,210 people, this represents a drop of 51 residents (-1.6%). Such movements are derived from combining the ABS estimated resident population figure of 3,149 recorded in June 2025 with 21 validated new addresses registered following the Census enumeration. The local population density reaches 1,764 persons per square kilometer, positioning it higher than national benchmark locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Inbound international migration served as the core source of demographic gains, functioning as virtually the sole driver of population expansion over recent timeframes.
Projections generated jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for SA2 units—published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as their starting baseline—are applied by AreaSearch. Where SA2 coverage is absent, or for time horizons extending beyond 2032, cohort growth models produced by the ACT Government from a 2022 baseline are utilized. Forward demographic modeling indicates a shrinking overall community, anticipating that Hughes will shed 244 persons by 2041 under these parameters. Nonetheless, specific age brackets will see positive adjustments, spearheaded by individuals aged 85 and over, whose numbers are forecast to expand by 7 people. Details regarding age distribution are provided in the relevant section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
36 new dwellings have been approved in Hughes over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building approvals in Hughes have averaged approximately 7 dwellings annually, accumulating to 36 residential properties across the last 5 financial years. With the local population contracting recently, this stream of construction has likely matched market requirements, offering prospective purchasers varied options, whilst incoming dwellings carry an average construction value of $447,000—exceeding regional benchmarks and underlining a focus on quality builds. Furthermore, non-residential building activity remains modest, with $176,000 in commercial approvals registered during this financial year, reinforcing the suburb's quiet living focus. In comparison to Australian Capital Territory overall, Hughes displays substantially lower residential construction rates (87.0% below the regional per-capita baseline).
Such constrained delivery of new housing usually underpins elevated demand and asset pricing across existing homes. Construction activity also tracks beneath countrywide norms, highlighting both the suburb's established character and possible regulatory limits on development. Approved residential supply consists of 71.0% standalone houses alongside 29.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving suburban appeal and supplying spacious homes favored by families. The district averages approximately 422 people per dwelling approval, indicative of a mature urban landscape. With demographic forecasts pointing toward static or receding resident totals, Hughes is positioned to face subdued residential pressure, generating advantageous purchasing conditions for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Hughes. A further 52 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.93 billion. 7 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Urban development, major capital works, and planning frameworks play an essential part in driving regional performance. A total of 3 major initiatives with potential local relevance have been catalogued by AreaSearch. Prominent projects encompass the Federal Golf Club Retirement Village, Woden Town Square Precinct Redevelopment, Woden Community Services Hub, and the Canberra Hospital Master Plan, with principal details set out below.
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Woden Community Services Hub
A new four-storey facility in Woden Town Centre that will centralise community and government services under one roof, bringing together services currently operating from multiple buildings in the region. It will include child and family services, meeting rooms, a multi-purpose hall, and workshop spaces. Construction is expected to commence in 2026-27.
Skye by Trilogy (Section 117 Phillip)
A landmark 20-storey mixed-use residential tower comprising 188 luxury apartments with ground-floor retail and commercial space, located directly opposite Westfield Woden in the Phillip town centre. Developed by Zapari, the project forms part of the broader high-rise transformation of the Woden Town Centre precinct.
Woden Pool Project (Phillip Swimming and Ice-Skating Centre Redevelopment)
Staged redevelopment of the Phillip Swimming and Ice-Skating Centre site in Woden by Geocon. Stage one, approved by the ACT Territory Planning Authority on 16 December 2025, comprises two 13-storey residential towers with 286 apartments above a new public aquatic centre featuring a 25-metre, eight-lane indoor lap pool, warm water program pool, splash pad, learn-to-swim and toddler areas, cafe, and steam and sauna facilities. The existing outdoor 50-metre pool and the ice-skating rink will remain operational during stage one construction, with their future considered in later stages.Geocon intends to eventually deliver around 696 to 700 apartments across five buildings in three stages on the 1.29 hectare site. Minor structural amendments to the approved stage one design remain under assessment.
Ivy by Morris (Section 54 Phillip)
A premium 18-storey residential tower offering 212 apartments with rooftop amenities, ground-floor retail and direct connection to the redeveloped Woden Town Square.
Canberra Hospital Master Plan
The Canberra Hospital Master Plan is a 20-year strategic development blueprint prepared by Canberra Health Services and the ACT Government to guide campus expansion through 2041. Organized into seven specialized clinical and research precincts, the plan builds upon the recent $660 million Critical Services Building (Building 5) and Yamba Drive entrance upgrades. Future stages focus on a new pathology and clinical support facility, mental health precinct enhancements, and consolidated parking infrastructure.
Wesley Mission Affordable Housing Curtin
The development will deliver 98 homes comprising 83 affordable rental apartments offered at below 75 percent of market rates alongside 15 specialist supported homes for individuals living with mental health challenges. Delivered in partnership between Wesley Mission and the ACT Government, the development includes dedicated community amenities, support service facilities, and landscaped public spaces opposite the Curtin local centre.
Federal Golf Club Retirement Village
A proposed Over 55s retirement village of up to 125 dwellings, including 77 single-storey homes and 48 apartments in six three-storey buildings. The project is a partnership between the Federal Golf Club and developer Mbark. The development has faced some community opposition and legal challenges. Redevelopment of Federal Golf Club into a $100M retirement village with 125 independent living units.
Woden Pool Redevelopment
Mixed-use redevelopment of the Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre (Woden Pool) comprising a new public indoor aquatic centre with 25m lap pool, learn-to-swim pool, leisure and toddler pools, splash pad, sauna, steam room and cafe, together with two residential towers containing 286 apartments in Stage 1. The broader masterplanned redevelopment is proposed to ultimately deliver around 696 dwellings across three stages.
1,583 residents of Hughes are employed, from a labour force of 1,627. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 63.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,616, about 83% 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 local labour pool in Hughes is characterized by advanced qualifications, strong engagement across key service industries, a low jobless rate of 2.7%, and an estimated 1.2% uptick in job numbers over the previous twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,583, while joblessness sits 1.3% below the Australian Capital Territory mark of 4.1%; however, labor force participation is comparatively subdued (63.0% versus 70.6% across Australian Capital Territory). Census responses indicated that 14.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome that may reflect Covid-19 restrictions in place at the time.
The primary employment fields for local residents comprise public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, alongside professional & technical roles. Hughes demonstrates a pronounced concentration in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment share 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction represents a smaller footprint, engaging just 4.2% of local workers relative to 6.8% across Australian Capital Territory. As demonstrated by the disparity between the local working population and resident workers counted at the Census, this predominantly residential community provides limited workplace opportunities within its own boundaries. An examination of ABS and SALM records by AreaSearch indicates that the preceding 12-month timeframe recorded 1.2% growth in both employment and the overall labor force, which held unemployment essentially unchanged. In contrast, Australian Capital Territory registered employment expansion of 0.3%, labor force growth of 1.1%, and an increase in unemployment of 0.7 percentage points. Looking ahead, employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 give perspective on emerging workplace requirements relevant to Hughes. These five and ten-year national estimates have been applied against the local industry baseline to assess prospective trajectory. Against nationwide job expansions of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry sector outcomes vary substantially. Calibrating these sectoral trends to the Hughes employment profile projects local job growth of 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (calculated as a baseline weighted projection for illustrative context, without factoring in local population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hughes is $2,797 a week (about $145,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,298 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $78,870 a year against an average of $111,955. The average runs 42% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 the latest ATO tax statistics evaluated by AreaSearch at the postcode tier for financial year 2023, earnings in the Hughes SA2 place among the premier percentiles across the country, yielding a median income of $78,870 and an average income of $111,955. These metrics outpace Australian Capital Territory figures, which stand at $72,206 for median earnings and $85,981 on average. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.44% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $87,104 for median income and $123,643 on average.
Census 2021 records highlight that personal, family, and household earnings within Hughes consistently sit between the 94th and 95th percentiles nationally. Looking at earnings brackets, 35.5% of residents (1,121 individuals) earn in the $4000+ category, differing from broader territory patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 band is most common at 34.3%. Financial capacity is further demonstrated by the 48.2% of households receiving weekly incomes in excess of $3,000, underpinning strong consumer retail capability. Furthermore, households preserve 88.1% of their income after meeting shelter expenses, highlighting substantial disposable funds and securing the area a spot in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hughes had 1,131 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 13% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,700 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 14.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Hughes at the most recent Census was composed of 73.6% detached houses and 26.4% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, townhouses, and alternate housing types), compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings across Australian Capital Territory. In addition, outright home ownership in Hughes reached 37.7%, substantially surpassing the broader territory mark, while 37.8% of residences were paying off a mortgage and 24.5% were occupied by renters. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $2,700, notably higher than the Australian Capital Territory median of $2,080, whereas median weekly rental costs stood at $400, below the regional benchmark of $450.
On a national level, mortgage commitments in Hughes considerably outstrip the Australian average of $1,863, with local rents also running above the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hughes counted 1,131 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, comprising 72.1% of all households; this includes couples with offspring at 36.7%, couples without children at 24.8%, and single parent arrangements at 9.0%. Non-family domiciles represent the remaining 27.9%, where single-person homes make up 25.6% and shared residences account for 2.8%. The suburb records a median household occupancy of 2.6 people, slightly higher than the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
58.7% of adults in Hughes hold a university qualification, including 31.2% with a bachelor degree and 20.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 8.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 433 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,151 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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Educational attainment throughout Hughes exceeds broader territory and national benchmarks, with 58.7% of persons aged 15+ holding higher education qualifications, compared to 46.8% across the SA4 region and 30.4% nationwide. This commanding academic profile establishes strong positioning for professional and knowledge-driven sectors. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 31.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.8% and graduate diplomas at 6.7%. In technical and trade areas, 16.9% of residents aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificates at 8.5%. Academic engagement is elevated across the suburb, with 30.9% of residents actively participating in educational programs.
Among this cohort, primary schooling accounts for 10.1%, secondary education represents 9.0%, and tertiary studies encompass 6.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hughes reaches 8 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 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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Public transport connectivity in Hughes is facilitated by 8 active transit stops that accommodate bus operations. A network of 20 distinct routes serves these locations, combining to deliver 1,280 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 270 meters from their nearest boarding point. Reflecting its residential character, outbound commuting dominates; private vehicles serve as the main travel method for 81% of journeys, alongside 7% walking and 4% utilizing bicycles. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.3 vehicles. In addition, 14.6% of the workforce operated from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit service frequency provides an average of 182 daily trips across the combined network, translating to roughly 160 weekly departures for each designated stop.
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67.3% of residents in Hughes report no long-term health condition. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 76.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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General health conditions across Hughes closely align with nationwide standards according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease trends; common health issues are relatively typical overall, though elevated compared to national rates among older demographics. At the same time, private medical insurance coverage is remarkably widespread, protecting approximately 76% of the population (2,403 people). This exceeds the 62.4% rate registered across Australian Capital Territory and outpaces the Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma constitute the most frequently reported chronic ailments locally, recorded among 8.9% and 8.0% of the populace, respectively, while 67.3% of residents stated they were free from any long-term medical diagnosis, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory.
Residents under 65 exhibit favorable overall wellness metrics. Those aged 65 and over represent 18.6% of the local population (585 people), tracking higher than the territory proportion of 14.2%. Health indicators among senior citizens reflect some challenges, registering below the national standing achieved by the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.4% of Hughes residents were born overseas and 16.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (25.5%) and English (25.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural variety in Hughes outpaces many comparable local districts, with 26.4% of residents born abroad and 16.4% utilizing a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the most widely practiced faith, observed by 43.6% of the community. Judaism exhibits a clear concentration, accounting for 0.5% of the suburb's residents compared to 0.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Regarding family heritage based on parental country of birth, the most common backgrounds reported in Hughes are Australian at 25.5%, English at 25.1%, and Irish at 10.7%. Several other ancestries display notable representation above territorial averages, including Welsh at 1.3% (against 0.6% across the region), Polish at 1.0% (versus 0.8%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (relative to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hughes is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.9% 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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Hughes maintains a demographic profile that leans toward mature demographics. Updates as at August 2026 indicate that 18.6% of the community comprises retirees and seniors (65+), contrasting with 14.2% across Australian Capital Territory, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 23.0% locally versus 32.8% regionally. The estimated median age in Hughes stands at 42 as at August 2026, slightly lower than the 43 recorded during the 2021 Census, yet 7 years older than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 from that same Census. Over the post-Census period, young people and children (0 - 24) expanded from 29.6% to an estimated 33.4% of the population.
Looking towards 2041, no major demographic age bracket is anticipated to show significant expansion, with both young to middle aged adults and children and young adults forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hughes
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,210 at the 2021 Census → 3,159 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 Aug 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 (801091103). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.