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The median house price in Ballina Surrounds is $1.14m, with units at $750k. House values have moved 2.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Ballina Surrounds has an estimated 19,600 residents, up from 18,327 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,273 people, or 6.9%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. 564 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 52.7% of that increase. Density is about 48 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that the population of Ballina Surrounds stands at approximately 19,600 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 18,327 residents, this represents an expansion of 1,273 people (6.9%). This figure is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 19,370 as of June 2025 alongside 564 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a population density of 48 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers considerable room for its inhabitants. Outpacing both the broader Rest of NSW and the SA4 region (3.8%), the 6.9% expansion since the 2021 census positions Ballina Surrounds at the forefront of regional growth.
Inward interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 52.7% of recent demographic expansion, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively. SA2 demographic forecasts rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline), supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 (benchmarked to 2021) where required. These datasets also supply cohort-specific growth rates for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, future demographic modeling places the locality in the highest quartile among non-metropolitan Australian districts, with the latest annual ERP figures pointing to a 4,452-person expansion by 2041, which represents an overall gain of 21.5% across the 16 years.
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611 new dwellings have been approved in Ballina Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 122 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 122 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 67% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Ballina Surrounds have averaged approximately 122 dwellings annually, accumulating to 611 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Solid underlying demand is highlighted by an inflow of 2.1 people per newly built residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), underpinning local asset values, with construction costs averaging $462,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, the commercial sector has demonstrated ongoing confidence, logging $12.1 million in approved projects during this financial year. Per capita residential building volumes in Ballina Surrounds outpaced the Rest of NSW benchmark by 26.0% over the 5 year period, sustaining existing real estate valuations while supplying sufficient new housing stock.
Current construction activity comprises 67.0% detached dwellings alongside 33.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering a broader selection of medium-density stock that spans traditional family properties and budget-conscious options. Compared to the prevailing profile of 86.0% houses, this pipeline signals tightening land supply, shifting lifestyle requirements, and mounting affordability considerations. Accounting for roughly 188 people per approval, the locality displays the hallmarks of an expanding market. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, the population of Ballina Surrounds is set to rise by 4,222 residents by 2041. While new residential construction continues to match projected needs, prospective purchasers could encounter increased competition as the local community expands.
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 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ballina Surrounds, worth an estimated $86 million. A further 116 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.29 billion. 27 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 investment and strategic town planning exert a major influence on regional growth and performance. Across Ballina Surrounds, AreaSearch has highlighted 47 significant projects shaping the district, headlined by the Alstonville Cultural Centre Upgrade, Alstonville Medical Centre - 12 Commercial Road, 104 Main Street Mixed-Use Development, and the Alstonville Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade.
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Alstonville Cultural Centre Upgrade
Major $17.7 million refurbishment and upgrade of the Alstonville Cultural Centre, transforming it into a modern community hub. The project features a significantly expanded two-storey library (growing from 145sqm to 756sqm) with dedicated children's areas, study spaces, and meeting rooms. The development also includes an expanded sports hall court, an air-conditioned multi-purpose hall, a new entrance foyer, upgraded amenities, a solar PV system, and extensive landscaping. Construction by Hutchinson Builders is currently underway.
North Coast Surgical Suite - 12 Commercial Road Alstonville
Approved two storey specialist medical centre for North Coast Surgical Suite. The development includes ground floor parking for 21 vehicles, entry and service areas, first floor reception, waiting areas, offices, five consulting rooms, two procedure rooms, landscaping, infrastructure works and business identification signage. The Northern Regional Planning Panel approved DA 2024/252/1 on 19 August 2025 with a capital investment value of $5.452 million.
Wollongbar Public Preschool
New public preschool co-located with Wollongbar Public School, providing up to 40 places per day for local children. Includes two preschool rooms, outdoor play areas, administration area, amenities, staff kitchen, and storage. Retaining walls, service diversions and inground services around the preschool are complete and concrete has been poured, with erection of the main building structure now underway. Roofing and internal fitout will follow, along with Connecting with Country design elements. Construction is targeted for completion in time for Day 1 Term 1 2027.Delivered by School Infrastructure NSW, architect WMK Architecture and builder Lipman Pty Ltd.
Alstonville Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
Ballina Shire Council is progressing upgrade works at the Alstonville Wastewater Treatment Plant, including a master plan review and design services for office facilities, forming part of council's wastewater capital works program. Council allocated around $11 million to wastewater infrastructure shire-wide for the 2025/26 financial year, with a further $14.5 million proposed for wastewater projects in 2026/27. Recent procurement includes a master plan review contract and design services for plant office facilities, indicating the project remains in the planning and design phase ahead of construction.
Wollongbar Housing Project
Originally a medium-density housing development on Council-owned land to feature 15 dwellings. As of February 2026, Ballina Shire Council declined all construction tenders and voted to axe the project due to financial unviability, moving instead to sell the residential lots.
104 Main Street Mixed-Use Development
DA-approved shop-top mixed-use development on a 1,024 m2 landholding in Alstonville CBD, with ground-floor commercial and residential above. The site is zoned B2 Local Centre.
Verandah Lifestyle Estate
Planning proposal for a manufactured home estate / land lease community for over 55s comprising approximately 125 self-contained dwellings and communal recreational facilities including a clubhouse, gym, swimming pool, and tennis court[cite: 1]. The initial rezoning proposal at Lot 10 DP 1059499 was refused by Ballina Shire Council[cite: 1].
Seniors Living Development Lot 1 DP 542662
Planning proposal to rezone land to R2 Low Density Residential for seniors living development to integrate with the existing Adventist Retirement Village. The proposal sought to add approximately 56 self-care dwellings but was rejected by Ballina Shire Council due to the land being classified as State Significant Farmland. The project is not proceeding.
9,645 residents of Ballina Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 9,915. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 61.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 17,427, about 89% 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 market in Ballina Surrounds is characterised by a qualified workforce, substantial representation in core public services, an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, and annual employment gains of 3.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents reached 9,645, while the jobless rate tracked 1.4% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, alongside a participation rate in line with the regional benchmark of 60.6%. Furthermore, 21.1% of working locals reported operating from home during the Census, though pandemic-related lockdown measures may have influenced these figures. Local workforce participation is centered predominantly around education & training, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Employment concentration is exceptionally elevated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, tracking at 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, public administration & safety represents a smaller footprint locally at 5.3% compared to 7.5% across the wider region. An analysis of resident workers versus locally situated positions suggests that internal employment opportunities remain constrained. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that in the 12 months to March 2026, local employment climbed 3.4% against a 4.0% expansion in the labour pool, which pushed unemployment up by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe across Regional NSW, employment contracted by 0.9%, the workforce reduced by 0.4%, and joblessness rose 0.5 percentage points. Broader national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor requirements. When their five- and ten-year nationwide forecasts (projected at 6.6% and 13.7% overall) are weighted across the area's specific industrial profile, local job growth is estimated at 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (representing an unadjusted sectoral weighting that excludes local population variables).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ballina Surrounds is $1,565 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $747 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,226 a year against an average of $62,611. 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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Taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 show that taxpayers in the Ballina Surrounds SA2 recorded a median income of $48,226 and an average of $62,611, trailing national figures as well as the Regional NSW median ($52,390) and average ($65,215). Factoring in the 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $53,203 for the median and $69,072 for the average. Census records show family, household, and personal earnings ranking between the 38th and 39th percentiles. In terms of earnings brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 range encompasses 32.2% of local earners (6,311 individuals), aligning with the 29.9% regional rate.
Affordability pressures remain significant, with retained income standing at 84.9% (placing the district in the 41st percentile), while the SEIFA income metric sits in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ballina Surrounds had 6,824 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 2% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month. Rent absorbs 26.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, separate houses made up 86.5% of private dwellings in Ballina Surrounds, with medium- and high-density formats (apartments, semi-detached, and other types) accounting for 13.5%, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Fully owned properties accounted for a notable 44.6% of local homes, exceeding the regional standard, while mortgaged residences stood at 32.9% and rental accommodation comprised 22.5%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,900 against the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,733, and weekly rents averaged $410 compared to $330 regionally. On a nationwide scale, local housing expenses also surpass the Australian medians of $1,863 for home loans and $375 for weekly rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ballina Surrounds counted 6,824 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,298 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 73.9%, comprising couples with children (29.7%), couples without children (32.0%), and single parent arrangements (11.4%). Non-family living arrangements represent 26.1% of the overall total, consisting of single-person dwellings at 23.0% and shared group houses at 3.0%. The local median of 2.5 people per household sits slightly higher than the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.1% of adults in Ballina Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 18.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.5% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 1,630 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 987 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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Tertiary attainment levels in Ballina Surrounds sit below regional standards, with 26.1% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education degree versus 32.2% across NSW, pointing to scope for further upskilling. Within this cohort, bachelor degrees comprise 18.4%, postgraduate qualifications represent 4.8%, and graduate diplomas account for 2.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, held by 39.3% of residents aged 15+ across certificates (27.5%) and advanced diplomas (11.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the district, with 27.1% of the population enrolled in education programs. This cohort is distributed across primary schooling (10.1%), secondary institutions (8.2%), and higher education or vocational courses (3.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ballina Surrounds reaches 654 stops on 83 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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The transit network in Ballina Surrounds encompasses 654 operational stops across bus and rail modes, accommodating 83 distinct routes that deliver 1,032 weekly passenger trips. Local transit accessibility is high, with average distances to the closest departure point sitting at 142 meters. Reflecting the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard and private vehicles dominate modal split at 94%, supported by an above-average vehicle ownership rate of 1.7 per household. Meanwhile, 21.1% of residents conducted their work from home according to 2021 Census figures collected during pandemic conditions. Transit services maintain an average volume of 147 trips per day across the network, which equates to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual boarding location.
The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 nearest stops relative to the district center.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
66.1% of residents in Ballina Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses indicate favorable health outcomes across Ballina Surrounds, with below-average rates of common conditions across younger and older demographics alike. Approximately 50% of residents (~9,878 people) hold private health insurance, trailing the Australian figure of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, reported by 8.8% and 8.9% of the population respectively, while 66.1% of inhabitants indicated being free of chronic illnesses, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts display typical health characteristics. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 24.7% of the community (4,831 people), above the 23.3% regional benchmark, with older residents recording above-average health results consistent with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ballina Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 87.3% of residents, with 4.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.3%) and Australian (29.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Ballina Surrounds tracks below wider benchmarks, with Australian-born residents accounting for 87.3% of the populace, Australian citizens representing 91.9%, and 95.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation at 52.0% of the community. Judaism shows a notable local concentration, comprising 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Looking at parental heritage, the leading ancestral origins across Ballina Surrounds are English (32.3%), Australian (29.3%), and Irish (9.9%). Several other heritages also show distinct variations against regional proportions: Welsh background is recorded at 0.7% (versus 0.5% regionally), Scottish at 8.8% (versus 8.0%), and Australian Aboriginal representation stands at 2.7% (compared to 4.6% across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ballina Surrounds is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 21.1% 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 age distribution of Ballina Surrounds aligns closely with broader Regional NSW figures, showing a maximum variance of 2.0 percentage points across cohorts. The estimated median age remains at 46, consistent with the 2021 Census, positioned 3 years above the Regional NSW mark of 43 and above the national median of 38 recorded at that time. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 45 - 64 has dropped from 28.0% to an estimated 25.6%. By 2041, the largest numerical influx will occur among those aged 65+, expanding by 1,299 people (27%) to reach 6,130, while individuals aged 25 - 44 are projected to experience the fastest growth rate, rising 30% to 5,505.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ballina Surrounds
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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 last month all 12 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 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 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 — 564 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,327 at the 2021 Census → 19,600 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 (112011237). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.