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Nicholls has an estimated 6,507 residents, down from 6,680 at the 2021 Census — a change of 173 people, or 2.6%. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. That puts 971 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Nicholls is estimated at 6,507 as of May 2026. This indicates a contraction of 173 individuals (2.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,680 residents. The shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,507 along with validated address changes recorded after the Census. This population level represents a density of 971 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages for locations evaluated by AreaSearch. In recent times, the primary driver of population growth in the area was overseas migration, which represented roughly 67.5% of total population increases.
Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For SA2 regions lacking this dataset, as well as for the period following 2032, age group growth rates are sourced from ACT Government projections which also use a 2022 base. Based on these projected demographic trends, the overall population is expected to contract by 478 individuals by 2041. Nevertheless, growth is predicted within certain age brackets, particularly the group aged 85 and over, which is expected to expand by 94 people.
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Approximately 1 new residential building approval has been recorded annually in Nicholls, amounting to 5 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 2 approvals have been registered. As the population has contracted in recent years, the incoming supply has likely matched demand, providing options for purchasers, with new builds carrying an average construction value of $430,000, which demonstrates a developer focus on high-end, premium properties. Furthermore, $1.4 million in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to a market that is overwhelmingly residential.
Compared to the Australian Capital Territory as a whole, Nicholls experiences a much lower level of construction activity. This constrained flow of new properties typically helps sustain demand and prices for existing homes. The volume of building activity is also lower than the national average, indicating a mature market and potential development limitations. Moreover, all recent construction has consisted of detached houses, preserving the classic suburban feel of the neighborhood with an emphasis on spacious homes for families. Because the population is projected to decline or remain flat, Nicholls is likely to experience less pressure on its housing market, which could create favorable opportunities for home buyers.
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Nicholls, worth an estimated $464 million. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.59 billion. 8 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning developments, and new initiatives have a significant impact on local market performance. AreaSearch has identified 9 projects that are expected to influence the area. Principal developments include the Second Gungahlin College (Nicholls), the Gold Creek Homestead Precinct, the Gold Creek School Senior Campus expansion, and the Gungahlin Community Facilities Upgrades, with the primary details of these projects listed below.
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Second Gungahlin College (Nicholls)
A new public senior secondary college for Years 11 and 12 in Nicholls, built to meet growing enrolment demand in the Gungahlin district. The campus will open with capacity for 800 students, with room to expand to 1,100 in future. Facilities include flexible learning spaces, a performing arts theatre, a gymnasium, and outdoor sports space including a mixed soccer and rugby oval, two tennis courts, and two mixed basketball and netball courts, some of which will be shared with the community outside school hours.The design incorporates solar power and energy-efficient construction. Community consultation on the Development Application has closed and the application is now under assessment. The college is expected to open by 2030 at an estimated construction cost of 114 million AUD.
Gold Creek Homestead Precinct
An $80 million intergenerational precinct comprising the restoration of the historic 1860s Gold Creek Homestead and a major expansion of The Grove Ngunnawal retirement village. The project includes 45 premium independent living villas, featuring Australia's first retirement 'Passive House' pilot for ultra-low energy consumption. The restored Homestead officially reopened in March 2026 as a multipurpose community hub. Construction continues on a co-located 124-bed residential aged care facility by Arcare, featuring a three-storey design with a cafe, wellness gym, and cinema, targeted for completion in late 2026 or early 2027.
Gold Creek Events Facility and 57-Room Hotel
Proposal for a two-storey, 550-seat place of assembly (events facility) with an ancillary three-storey, 57-room hotel, basement/undercroft and surface parking, and retention/adaptation of the heritage-listed former Roman Catholic Church at Gold Creek Village. Proposed by Rakesh Bhutani, CEO of the Canberra Business and Technology College, to provide a large-capacity community and cultural event venue for Canberra. The DA (202342382 / S144B) was refused by the ACT Planning and Land Authority on 15 Aug 2024, citing non-support from the ACT Heritage Council and Transport Canberra and City Services, a 77-space parking shortfall, non-compliant boundary setbacks, and inconsistency with CZ6 zone heritage and landscape objectives.The proponent indicated intent to lodge a reconsideration application, and an EPSDD reconsideration referral for this DA was logged in late 2024, but as of Jul 2026 no public record confirms a successful reconsideration, ACAT appeal outcome, or resubmission.
Gold Creek Country Club Build-to-Rent (Gold Creek Golf Club Redevelopment)
Proposal by Gungahlin Golf Investments and Konstantinou Group for a staged approximately 694 dwelling build-to-rent and commercial accommodation redevelopment over about 10 years while retaining the 18-hole golf course. The enabling subdivision and Crown lease variation were refused in September 2024 due to inconsistency with the National Capital Plan. In October 2025 ACAT overturned the refusal of three associated development applications and remitted them to the ACT Planning Authority for assessment. The project remains under assessment and has not been approved.
Gungahlin Community Facilities Upgrades
Multiple community facility improvements including new playground in Amaroo, Palmerston shops upgrades, new cricket nets at Bonner oval, and female-friendly changeroom upgrades at multiple ovals.
Gungahlin Community Centre
A new 25 million AUD multipurpose facility designed to serve the growing Gungahlin community. The two-storey center includes a youth hub, art workshops, a large community hall for dance and judo, and a commercial-grade kitchen. It features secure outdoor green spaces centered around a preserved 100-year-old Blakelys Redgum tree, alongside public parking and end-of-trip facilities for commuters.
Gungahlin Town Centre Improvements
A comprehensive urban renewal program by the ACT Government to enhance the Gungahlin Town Centre. Key components include a major active travel project with 13 new community paths to improve walking and cycling connections, significant intersection safety upgrades at Hinder Street and Anthony Rolfe Avenue, and the Gungahlin Town Centre East Design and Place Framework for a new urban village.
North Gungahlin Health Centre
A new community health centre planned for a 2.4-hectare greenfield site on Kingsland Parade in Casey, close to Casey Market Town and public transport. The centre will offer free preventative health services, treatment for chronic disease, and a strong focus on child and family services for the growing North Gungahlin community. It will be staffed by a multidisciplinary team of nurses, allied health workers and visiting medical professionals, complementing existing nurse-led Walk-in Centres and the Gungahlin Community Health Centre.The wider precinct will also include a new indoor sports facility and a co-located ACTAS Ambulance and Fire Station. Funded through the 2024-25 ACT Budget at 21.72 million dollars, with detailed design underway and the development application stage expected to follow in 2025.
3,790 residents of Nicholls are employed, from a labour force of 3,870. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 70.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,275, about 81% 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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Nicholls has a workforce with high levels of education, featuring strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and an estimated 1.2% growth in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 3,790 local citizens are employed, with an unemployment rate that sits 2.0% below the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, while workforce participation matches the Australian Capital Territory level of 70.8%. Census data indicates that a moderate 14.2% of workers performed their jobs from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The resident workforce is largely employed in the fields of public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and education & training. In contrast, health care & social assistance has a smaller footprint, employing 8.8% of workers compared to 11.7% across the wider region. The comparison of working population counts from the Census against resident population figures suggests that the local area offers a limited number of job opportunities. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment expanded by 1.2% while the labor force expanded by 1.1%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. This trend diverges from the wider Australian Capital Territory, where employment expanded by 0.3%, the labor force expanded by 1.1%, and unemployment grew by 0.7 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide additional context on future demand trends in Nicholls. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment paths. Locally, employment is estimated to grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on these sector-specific forecasts, which contrast with projected national expansions of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Nicholls is $3,134 a week (about $163,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,251 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $73,489 a year against an average of $83,271. 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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Aggregated postal data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year shows that taxpayers in the Nicholls SA2 recorded a median income of $73,489 and an average income of $83,271. These figures are exceptionally high by national standards and compare to averages of $72,206 (median) and $85,981 (average) across the Australian Capital Territory. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.44% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures for March 2026 stand at roughly $81,161 for the median and $91,964 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and personal incomes in Nicholls are positioned in the 93rd to 97th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show that the top bracket of $4000+ is the most common, accounting for 36.3% of residents (2,362 people), whereas the metropolitan area sees its largest concentration (34.3%) in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. This large group of high earners (52.0% receiving more than $3,000/week) demonstrates substantial financial capacity in the community. Residents keep 90.2% of their income after meeting housing costs, showing strong purchasing capacity, and the area is ranked in the 9th decile for SEIFA income.
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Nicholls had 2,276 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $502 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,300 a month. Rent absorbs 16.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 16.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Nicholls at the time of the latest Census consisted of 89.6% separate houses and 10.4% semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Australian Capital Territory profile of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other housing types. Outright home ownership in Nicholls was significantly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average at 41.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (43.7%) or tenants (14.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,300 was notably higher than the Australian Capital Territory median of $2,080, and the median weekly rent of $502 was also higher than the Territory average of $450.
When compared nationally, mortgage payments in Nicholls are considerably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nicholls counted 2,276 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 14% 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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Families make up the vast majority of households at 84.5%, consisting of couples with children at 45.0%, couples without children at 30.9%, and single parent households at 7.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 15.5%, which includes single person households at 13.7% and group homes at 1.8%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
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42.7% of adults in Nicholls hold a university qualification, including 24.1% with a bachelor degree and 13.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 13.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,906 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,073 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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The level of education in Nicholls is substantially higher than national averages, with 42.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile prepares the area well for opportunities in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.6% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 25.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificate credentials (13.9%). Participation in education is high in the area, with 29.5% of the population enrolled in study.
This group is composed of 9.1% in primary school, 8.5% in high school, and 6.8% in higher education.
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Public transport in Nicholls reaches 51 stops on 129 routes, timetabled for about 5,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 51 active transit stops operating in Nicholls, consisting of bus services. These stops connect to 129 separate routes, which provide a total of 5,831 passenger trips per week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 182 meters from their closest stop. As the suburb is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel outside the area for employment, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 92%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.9, which is higher than the regional average.
A total of 14.2% of residents work from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Service frequency averages 833 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 114 weekly trips at each transport stop.
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70.2% of residents in Nicholls report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.8 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 indicators show excellent results in Nicholls based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic illness rates, with a very low occurrence of common medical conditions across all age categories, and a very high rate of private health insurance coverage at roughly 61% of the population (3,956 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.7% and 7.2% of residents respectively, while 70.2% of the population reported having no chronic health issues, matching the rate of 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Health profiles for working-age residents are generally average. The area has 20.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,317 people), which exceeds the Australian Capital Territory average of 14.3%. Senior residents show strong health profiles, with national rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.8% of Nicholls residents were born overseas and 25.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.7%) and Australian (22.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Nicholls displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 29.8% of the population born outside Australia and 25.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 52.6% of residents. The most notable statistical variance is in Buddhism, which accounts for 3.2% of the population compared to 3.0% across the Australian Capital Territory. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in Nicholls are English at 23.7%, Australian at 22.3%, and Other at 9.9%. There are also statistical variations in other heritages: Croatian heritage is represented at 1.6% (compared to 0.9% across the region), Polish at 1.0% (compared to 0.8%), and Sri Lankan at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nicholls is 44. 22.1% 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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The median age of 44 years in Nicholls is significantly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and older than the national median of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age bracket is well represented at 16.8% compared to the Australian Capital Territory, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is less common at 8.3%. This concentration in the 55 - 64 age group is higher than the national figure of 11.2%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.1% to 7.0% of the population, and the 55 to 64 group has risen from 15.4% to 16.8%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 17.2% to 14.0%.
Projections for the year 2041 show significant demographic shifts, with the group aged 85 and over expected to grow by 81% (85 people), rising from 105 to 191. The combined cohorts aged 65 and over are projected to account for 100% of overall population growth, reflecting an aging population, whereas the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to contract.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Nicholls
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 4 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 Aug 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,680 at the 2021 Census → 6,507 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 (801041047). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.