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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Bangalow is $2.13m, with units at $1.15m. House values have moved 1.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Bangalow has an estimated 7,667 residents, up from 6,958 at the 2021 Census — a change of 709 people, or 10.2%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years. 111 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 42.6% of that increase. Density is about 41 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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AreaSearch evaluations place the resident count in Bangalow at roughly 7,667 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 6,958 people, this represents an addition of 709 people (10.2%). This demographic progression incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 7,627 as of June 2025 alongside 111 validated new addresses identified since the census benchmark. Settling at 41 persons per square kilometer, the local population density allows for significant living space. Expanding by 10.2% since the 2021 census, Bangalow outpaced both the SA4 region (3.8%) and the Rest of NSW, establishing itself as a local growth standout.
Inbound overseas migration served as the foremost catalyst, generating roughly 42.6% of recent net expansion, with interstate migration and natural increase also making positive additions. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2-level demographic projections released in 2024 (anchored on a 2022 base year), turning to 2022 NSW State Government SA2 modeling (anchored on 2021) for locations not covered in the federal dataset. Age cohort trajectories from these models are incorporated across all geographies spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic adjustments, the locality is slated for population gains outpacing the national non-metropolitan median, with forward estimates showing a rise of 1,606 persons to 2041 against the latest annual ERP population baseline, translating to a cumulative gain of 20.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
154 new dwellings have been approved in Bangalow over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That places the area in the 64th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% 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 Bangalow have tracked at roughly 30 dwellings per annum, amounting to 154 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, incoming population averaged 5.8 people per year for every home constructed, creating a condition where underlying demand outstrips newly built stock, typically fueling upward price momentum and heightened buyer competition. New builds reflect an average construction value of $920,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on the higher-tier residential market. Concurrently, $7.9 million in commercial development approvals was logged during this financial year, underlining the district's predominantly residential character.
Per capita residential building activity in Bangalow sits 17.0% below the Rest of NSW benchmark, ranking the locality in the 42nd percentile across Australia and curbing options for purchasers while bolstering demand for existing housing stock. Freestanding single-family residences comprise 93.0% of approved construction, while townhouses or apartments constitute 7.0%, reinforcing the established low-density neighborhood fabric tailored to buyers seeking spacious family residences. A ratio of 366 people in the area per dwelling approval illustrates the subdued pace of local construction activity. Demographic projections anticipate Bangalow adding 1,566 residents through to 2041 relative to the newest AreaSearch quarterly baseline. Although local building activity is keeping reasonable alignment with this expansion path, inbound population growth may create heightened purchasing competition.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bangalow
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bangalow, worth an estimated $2.86 billion. A further 123 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.03 billion. 28 are already under construction and 42 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning frameworks, and capital projects exert a primary influence on local performance, with AreaSearch cataloging 17 initiatives expected to affect the community. Prominent undertakings include the Pacific Highway St Helena Tunnel, Byron Shire Residential Strategy 2041, M1 Pacific Motorway: Byron Bay interchange capacity, and Kennedys Lane Road Grading, with key developments itemized below.
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Byron Shire Residential Strategy 2041
Long-term strategic land use framework setting out how Byron Shire will plan for housing supply and diversity through to 2041. The Strategy responds to the NSW Government dwelling target of 4,522 new homes for 8,590 additional residents by 2041, and provides the planning basis for new land releases, infill opportunities and rezonings across towns and villages including Mullumbimby, Byron Bay, Suffolk Park, Bangalow, Brunswick Heads, Ocean Shores and the Saddle Road Precinct. The Strategy was adopted by Council on 14 March 2024 and received conditional endorsement from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in June 2024.It is now the operative Local Housing Strategy guiding planning proposals, structure planning and contributions planning across the Shire.
Pacific Highway St Helena Tunnel
The St Helena Tunnel is a 434-metre twin-tube road tunnel built as a key feature of the 17km Tintenbar to Ewingsdale (T2E) Pacific Highway upgrade. It features three lanes southbound and two lanes northbound (with capacity for three), reaching depths of 45m below the St Helena Hill ridge line. The project utilized innovative macro-synthetic fiber reinforced shotcrete lining and was designed to bypass steep grades, improving safety and reducing noise for the Byron Bay hinterland.
Kennedys Lane Road Grading
Road grading works on Kennedys Lane in Ewingsdale as part of the Byron Shire Council's 2025 road and drainage upgrade program. Work was scheduled to start in late February 2025.
M1 Pacific Motorway: Byron Bay interchange capacity
The proposal is for capacity improvements on the M1 Pacific Motorway interchange to Byron, which could include a range of configurations. It should also consider capacity along the M1 Pacific Motorway and on Ewingsdale Road, which is the connection from the interchange to Byron Bay. Improving M1 Pacific Motorway interchange capacity at Byron Bay to reduce congestion, especially during peak tourism times, ensuring safer and more efficient travel to the popular destination.
Solus Industrial Byron Bay
A new industrial land subdivision in Byron Bay by Hannas, offering 17 freehold industrial lots zoned IN2 Light Industrial. The lot sizes range from 1,447sqm to 12,893sqm, with a total area of 45,285sqm. The development is DA approved, with construction commencing in Q3 2025 and expected completion in Q1 2026. Ideal for national logistics, owner-occupiers, investors, and industrial strata estates.
Ewingsdale Rd, Byron Bay
Twenty townhouses with two bedrooms, two living areas, front and rear courtyards, and basement parking for 45 vehicles will be built across five buildings, with existing structures on site demolished.
Byron Bay Industry Hub
Proposed industrial hub on the 18.6-hectare site of the former Sunnybrand poultry processing plant, to be subdivided into 24 large industrial lots. The developer is seeking to have the site rezoned from RU2 (rural landscape) to E4 General Industrial. The project involves developing the site into 24 large industrial lots with an average size of 2,500-3,000 square metres. The site requires 250,000 cubic metres of fill due to flood-prone conditions. It is expected to generate 802 full-time jobs and $92.1 million in wages annually.
41 Bottlebrush Crescent Residential Subdivision
A 16-lot residential subdivision on an ecologically sensitive site in Suffolk Park, NSW. The project focused on sustainable urban design, including innovative stormwater management to address flooding issues, and the preservation of rare and endangered flora and fauna. The development has been registered and is ready for building.
4,024 residents of Bangalow are employed, from a labour force of 4,134. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 65.9%. 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 local labour market features high educational qualifications and strong participation from professional services, recording an unemployment rate of only 2.7% alongside a 3.4% rise in estimated employment over the preceding year. There were 4,024 residents in active employment as of March 2026. The local jobless rate sits 1.4% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, while labour force engagement reached 65.9%, well above the 60.6% seen in Regional NSW. Census records also indicated that 38.0% of workers performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 lockdown circumstances.
Prominent employment sectors for local workers include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and accommodation & food. Specialization is particularly pronounced in professional & technical services, where local employment concentration is 2.2 times the wider regional proportion. In contrast, public administration & safety accounts for just 3.3% of workers locally, compared to the regional figure of 7.5%. Comparing the Census working population against resident workforce totals indicates a relatively constrained volume of jobs situated directly within the locality. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that local employment expanded by 3.4% and the labour force grew by 4.0% over the 12-month period, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% reduction in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour pool, and an identical 0.5 percentage points increase in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour requirements in Bangalow over five and ten-year horizons. Across the country, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge by sector. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the existing local industry distribution points to prospective local workforce expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting extrapolation that excludes localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bangalow is $2,106 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $886 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,319 a year against an average of $81,067. The average runs 75% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Postcode taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 place personal earnings in the Bangalow SA2 near the upper tiers nationwide, featuring a median of $46,319 and an average of $81,067. These figures compare against Regional NSW medians of $52,390 and averages of $65,215. Incorporating cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 elevates estimated values to approximately $51,099 for median earnings and $89,433 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures, Census returns place local earnings around the 68th percentile nationally.
The single largest income band encompasses 31.2% of earners (2,392 residents) receiving between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, aligning with the 29.9% observed across regional geographies. Furthermore, 31.9% of earners receive above $3,000/week, demonstrating considerable local spending capacity. While housing costs absorb 15.5% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 73rd percentile, and the SEIFA economic index assigns the locality to the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bangalow had 2,266 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,330 a month. Rent absorbs 26.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing landscape consisted of 95.8% standalone houses and 4.2% alternative residential formats (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional NSW distributions of 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. Outright home ownership matched the broader Regional NSW benchmark at 39.8%, with 34.5% carrying an active mortgage and 25.7% residing in rental housing. Median monthly mortgage obligations stood at $2,330 and median weekly rent reached $550, exceeding the respective Regional NSW levels of $1,733 and $330. In the national context, Bangalow repayments and rents track substantially higher than the Australian median monthly mortgage of $1,863 and weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bangalow counted 2,266 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,497 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 75.1% of local households, comprising 33.7% couples with children, 30.3% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family living situations make up the remaining 24.9%, where single-person residences represent 19.4% and group living arrangements comprise 5.4%. The median household size of 2.7 people exceeds the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.2% of adults in Bangalow hold a university qualification, including 28.5% with a bachelor degree and 7.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 19.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 798 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,079 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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Attainment levels among Bangalow residents substantially exceed broader regional standards, with 40.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, versus 21.3% across the Rest of NSW and 24.3% within the wider SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are held by 28.5% of residents, while postgraduate qualifications account for 7.8% and graduate diplomas represent 3.9%. Technical and vocational training is likewise widespread, with 33.7% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (13.8%) and certificates (19.9%). Formal educational participation is strong throughout the area, with 33.0% of the population actively enrolled in study.
This includes 11.4% attending primary school, 9.6% engaged in secondary education, and 4.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bangalow reaches 240 stops on 55 routes, timetabled for about 620 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 infrastructure comprises 240 active transit stops throughout Bangalow served exclusively by bus networks. These facilities connect across 55 distinct routes that supply a combined 618 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is strong, with typical walking distances of 197 meters to the closest stop. Given the area's residential role, most workers commute outward, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of trips and walking representing 8%. Households maintain an average of 1.8 vehicles, above the regional average, while 38.0% of employed locals worked from home at the 2021 Census (a metric potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings).
Transit services operate at an average rate of 88 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 2 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest stops relative to the centerpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
75.2% of residents in Bangalow report no long-term health condition. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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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Health metrics reflect favorable well-being across the community, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic conditions aligning with national benchmarks alongside lower rates of common illnesses across younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is prominent, with roughly 60% of residents (4,561 people) holding private policies compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported medical diagnoses, impacting 7.2 and 6.6% of the population respectively, while 75.2% of locals reported having no medical conditions at all, outperforming the Regional NSW figure of 63.3%.
Individuals aged 65 and over constitute 17.7% of the population (1,355 people), below the regional proportion of 23.3%. Senior residents demonstrate notably strong wellness outcomes, achieving health rankings that exceed those of the broader national population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bangalow is largely Australian-born, at 78.0% of residents, with 7.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.8%) and Australian (23.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures indicate a relatively uniform demographic base, with Australian citizenship held by 82.1% of residents, 78.0% born in Australia, and 92.8% using only English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, observed by 29.3% of the community. Judaism exhibits a noticeable local concentration at 0.8% of the populace, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Parental country of birth statistics show English ancestry leading at 30.8%, followed by Australian ancestry at 23.2% (below the 30.0% regional level) and Irish ancestry at 11.7%. Other distinct ancestral representations include French at 1.2% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Scottish at 9.5% (against 8.0% regionally), and Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bangalow is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 19.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Bangalow is younger than that of Regional NSW. Residents aged 45 - 64 make up 28.2% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 23.8% across Regional NSW, while residents aged 65+ represent 17.7% locally against 23.3% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 42 as at August 2026, down from 43 at the 2021 Census and 1 year below the Regional NSW benchmark of 43 recorded at the same Census. The most significant movement since the Census occurred among adults aged 25 - 44, shifting from 25.3% to an estimated 27.7%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort is projected to capture the bulk of growth, adding 556 residents (26%) to total 2,677.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bangalow
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago 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 May 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 — 111 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,958 at the 2021 Census → 7,667 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 (112011238). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.