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This analysis uses ABS Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2) boundaries, which can materially differ from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) even when sharing similar names.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Armidale is $623k, with units at $430k. House values have moved 8.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Armidale has an estimated 24,519 residents, up from 23,967 at the 2021 Census — a change of 552 people, or 2.3%. 605 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 89 people per 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 Armidale stands at approximately 24,519 in May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 552 residents (2.3%) from the 23,967 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 24,436 combined with 605 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 89 persons per square kilometer, which offers substantial space per individual and opportunities for future expansion. Over the last ten years, Armidale has shown stable development with a compound annual growth rate of 0.2%, exceeding the SA3 region.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic growth, accounting for roughly 84.4% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch adopts the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline for each SA2 area. For SA2 areas where this data is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are implemented. The age group growth rates derived from these figures are also applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic shifts, population growth is anticipated to be slightly under the median for non-metropolitan parts of Australia, with the locality projected to grow by 1,771 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 6.9% over the 16-year timeframe.
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601 new dwellings have been approved in Armidale over the past five years, an average of 120 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 112 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 94, broadly in line with 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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Armidale averages approximately 120 residential building approvals annually, with 601 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 87 registered during FY-26 so far. Because an average of 0 people relocated to the area for each home constructed during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, giving purchasers more alternatives and supporting population expansion that could surpass current predictions, with new dwellings carrying an average building cost of $348,000. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $19.6 million during the current financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment.
Relative to the Rest of NSW, Armidale displays a higher rate of construction (21.0% above the regional average per person over the 5-year timeframe), which preserves options for buyers while bolstering local property values. Recent building activity consists of 45.0% separate houses and 55.0% townhouses or multi-unit dwellings. This movement toward higher-density options offers affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the established housing stock (currently 82.0% houses), driven by a decrease in available development land and matching changing lifestyle preferences and cost constraints. The area averages about 121 residents for every residential approval, highlighting a low-density market environment. Long-term forecasts indicate that Armidale will gain 1,688 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Under current construction trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling population growth to outpace current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Armidale, worth an estimated $24.9 billion. A further 80 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $37 billion. 22 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, residential development and transport & logistics. 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 works, and planning policies are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 projects expected to influence this locality. Primary initiatives include the Armidale East Mall Revitalisation, the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), the Armidale Retail Precinct Expansion, and the Social Housing Development Initiative - Armidale, with detailed information on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ)
EnergyCo is planning the New England REZ network infrastructure to connect solar, wind and storage projects to the NSW electricity grid using new high voltage transmission lines, energy hubs and enabling infrastructure. The project remains in planning, with EnergyCo refining a 1km study corridor and a proposed 250m EIS corridor after community feedback. The EIS is expected to be lodged and publicly exhibited in the second half of 2026, while three shortlisted network operator consortia are in the RFP stage.A preferred network operator is expected to enter a commitment deed in late 2027, with contract execution and financial close anticipated in 2028. Stage 1 operation is proposed for 2032 and Stage 2 for 2034.
Armidale East Mall Revitalisation
A comprehensive revitalisation project to transform the East Mall section of Beardy Street into a vibrant public space. The project includes flexible shared spaces, improved vehicular and pedestrian access, increased parking from 15 to 36 spaces, new street furniture, improved lighting, WiFi, CCTV, landscaping, outdoor dining opportunities, bicycle parking stations, car/bike charging stations, raised pedestrian intersections, tree plantings, potential public art, and heritage-sensitive design elements. Detailed concept plans were endorsed by Council in May 2024; Council is seeking grant funding for detailed design and construction.
The South Hill Estate
A residential subdivision project in the sought-after South Hill area of Armidale, offering modern residential lots with views over Armidale and surrounding landscape. The development is marketed by Armidale Town and Country Real Estate and provides quality residential opportunities in a desirable location minutes from Armidale CBD.
Armidale City Centre Vitality Plan
An integrated strategic urban renewal framework designed to consolidate long-term planning, infrastructure, and urban design across the Armidale CBD. Key initiatives include revitalization of Beardy Street Mall, public domain upgrades, heritage support, and catalyst redevelopment sites.
Armidale Retail Precinct Expansion
Proposed expansion of the Girraween Shopping Centre to include additional retail spaces, supermarket, and community facilities. Current research indicates this project may be inactive or not proceeding as originally planned. The existing centre houses Harvey Norman, Dominos Pizza, BWS, Australia Post agency, and other services.
Social and Affordable Housing Project - Armidale
Armidale Regional Council is progressing a multi-stage social and affordable housing initiative on council-owned land. Following an Expressions of Interest process launched in March 2025, Council has advanced the project by endorsing collaboration opportunities with St Vincent de Paul and Global Sisters to co-design and deliver social and affordable housing with integrated support services and energy-efficient homes. Suitable sites and delivery models are now being refined.
Armidale Hospital Redevelopment
The $60 million Armidale Hospital Redevelopment featured a new four-storey building that significantly expanded healthcare capacity for the New England region. Key additions included a state-of-the-art emergency department, medical inpatient unit, intensive care unit, surgical department with four operating theatres, and a central sterilising department. The project also delivered improved patient accommodation and a dedicated short-stay carpark, supporting over 50,000 residents.
Armidale Regional Local Housing Strategy
The Armidale Regional Local Housing Strategy is a 20-year plan adopted on August 6, 2024, to guide housing delivery in the Armidale region, aiming to provide 4,400 new dwellings to accommodate an additional 10,000 residents by 2043. It focuses on increasing housing diversity, density, affordability, and sustainability while aligning with infrastructure and community needs. As of March 2025, the council is seeking expressions of interest for developing council-owned land for social housing.
13,155 residents of Armidale are employed, from a labour force of 13,764. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 67.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 Armidale is highly educated, featuring strong representation in essential services fields, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.4%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 13,155, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.3% higher than the Regional NSW figure of 4.1%, while workforce participation is exceptionally high at 67.8% compared to the 60.6% recorded across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a notable 26.2% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns. The primary sectors employing local residents are education & training, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The region displays a major concentration in education & training, where the employment share is 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction has a smaller footprint, employing 6.9% of workers compared to 9.7% across the region. Although local employment is available, the ratio of Census workers to the local population suggests a significant portion of residents travel to other areas for employment. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the labor force shrank by 2.1% over the 12-month period, while total employment fell by 4.0%, leading to a 1.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend differed from Regional NSW, where employment reduced by 0.9%, the labor force dropped by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. Employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context on future local demand. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry mix to project employment trends. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of growth vary by sector. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment structure of Armidale suggests that local employment will rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (this represents a direct weighting calculation for demonstration purposes and excludes local population projections).
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Median household income in Armidale is $1,432 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $730 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,116 a year against an average of $62,424. 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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Income levels in the Armidale SA2 are below the national average based on financial year 2023 ATO data compiled by AreaSearch. Taxpayers in the Armidale SA2 have a median income of $51,116 and an average income of $62,424, compared to Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215. Incorporating Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $56,391 for the median and $68,866 for the average. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes are moderate, placing between the 31st and 34th percentiles.
In terms of earnings distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket accounts for 31.2% of the local population (7,649 people), which is similar to the regional average of 29.9%. Once housing costs are met, 85.4% of income is available for other purchases, and the area is positioned in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Armidale had 8,785 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 5% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. 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 Armidale consisted of 82.0% separate houses and 18.0% alternative housing types (semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other properties), compared to Regional NSW where separate houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Home ownership rates in Armidale stood at 33.1%, trailing the Regional NSW average, while the remaining homes were occupied by buyers with a mortgage (28.0%) or tenants (38.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,500, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $290 compared to the regional figure of $330.
On a national level, Armidale's mortgage costs are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Armidale counted 8,785 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 77% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 33% 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 households represent the largest segment at 62.8% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 23.1%, couples without children at 27.2%, and single-parent homes at 11.5%. Non-family households account for 37.2%, with single-person households representing 32.8% and group households making up 4.4%. The median household size of 2.3 people is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.1% of adults in Armidale hold a university qualification, including 19.3% with a bachelor degree and 12.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.7% hold a vocational qualification. 16 schools serve the area, with 4,803 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 966 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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Levels of education in Armidale are higher than the broader region, with 35.1% of residents aged 15 and over possessing university degrees, compared to 19.5% in the SA4 region and 21.3% in the Rest of NSW. This educational trend prepares the local workforce for professional and technical roles. Bachelor degrees are held by 19.3% of this cohort, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 31.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (21.7%).
Enrolment rates in education are high, with 38.1% of residents participating in formal study. This student population includes 11.3% in tertiary programs, 9.8% in primary schools, and 9.5% in secondary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Armidale reaches 437 stops on 46 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 services in Armidale include 437 active passenger stops, consisting of a combination of train stations and bus stops. These locations are served by 46 routes that provide 1,107 passenger services weekly. Local transit access is rated highly, with homes located an average of 158 meters from the nearest stop. The community is mainly residential, and the majority of workers commute outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 91%, followed by walking at 6%. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.2 vehicles per home, which is below the regional average.
A significant 26.2% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Passenger routes average 158 services per day, representing approximately 2 weekly connections per active stop. The map highlights the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
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66.1% of residents in Armidale report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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Armidale experiences notable public health difficulties, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the frequency of chronic illnesses, with typical health issues observed among both younger and older residents, while private health insurance coverage is low, held by approximately 50% of the population (~12,357 people) compared to the national rate of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical issues, affecting 9.6% and 8.8% of residents, while 66.1% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age individuals experience chronic illnesses at rates above the average.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 18.1% of the population (4,447 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW figure of 23.4%, with national comparisons showing even higher relative rates of health issues.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Armidale is largely Australian-born, at 81.8% of residents, with 13.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.8%) and Australian (26.9%). 5.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Armidale displays cultural diversity levels similar to the regional average, with citizens making up 80.9% of the population, 81.8% born in Australia, and 87.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 50.3% of residents. The most significant divergence from regional patterns is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 3.5% of residents in Armidale compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental birthplaces, the most common ancestries in Armidale are English at 27.8%, Australian at 26.9%, and Irish at 9.4%. There are also notable concentrations of other heritages: Australian Aboriginal residents make up 5.8% of the community (compared to 4.6% regionally), Scottish ancestry stands at 8.8% (compared to 8.0%), and German heritage is recorded at 3.6% (compared to 3.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Armidale is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.3% 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 Armidale's population is 35 years, which is lower than the Regional NSW median of 43 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, the 15 - 24 age bracket is overrepresented at 18.2%, while the 65 - 74 group is underrepresented at 9.1%. The percentage of residents aged 15 - 24 is higher than the national figure of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 11.0% to 12.5% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group increased from 13.6% to 15.1%.
Conversely, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 11.5% to 9.8%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 12.3% to 11.2%. Demographic projections indicate the age structure will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 25%, adding 916 people to reach 4,609, while the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 cohorts are projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Armidale
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 | Jul 2026 last month all 22 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 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 605 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (23,967 at the 2021 Census → 24,519 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 (110011186). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.