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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).
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The median house price in Bathurst - South is $654k, with units at $492k. House values have moved 4.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Bathurst - South has an estimated 10,490 residents, down from 10,752 at the 2021 Census — a change of 262 people, or 2.4%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. That puts 280 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Bathurst - South stands at approximately 10,490 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 262 people (2.4%) compared to the 2021 Census, when 10,752 people were recorded. This adjustment is based on ABS estimated resident population figures of 10,484 as of June 2025 alongside 35 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With this resident base, the population density stands at 279 persons per square kilometer, offering generous space per resident and capacity for future expansion. Recent demographic gains across the locality have been underpinned almost entirely by overseas migration, which served as the primary catalyst for growth.
Projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year by ABS/Geoscience Australia are utilised by AreaSearch for SA2 regions, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year where necessary. Furthermore, age-cohort growth rates derived from these data series are applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Anticipated demographic adjustments indicate that the district will experience population expansion exceeding the national regional median, adding 1,768 persons through to 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, which equates to an overall 16.8% increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
157 new dwellings have been approved in Bathurst - South over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% 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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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential approvals in Bathurst - South have accumulated to 157 homes, averaging roughly 31 new homes annually. Housing supply has kept pace with local demand amid population contractions, maintaining balanced market conditions and ample selection for purchasers, with new residential projects recording an average construction cost of $348,000—below regional benchmarks—fostering more affordable entry points. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $4.9 million this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the area. Per-capita construction volumes in Bathurst - South track at approximately three-quarters of the Rest of NSW benchmark and sit within the 37th percentile across the country, narrowing available choice for purchasers and bolstering demand for established housing.
Building rates also sit below the Australian norm, reflecting the mature layout of the community and possible zoning constraints. Detached houses accounted for 45.0% of recent construction activity, while attached dwellings represented 55.0%. This emphasis on higher-density stock delivers budget-conscious purchasing options suited to first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers. A ratio of 409 people per building approval highlights the subdued pace of local residential construction. Moving forward, the latest quarterly analysis by AreaSearch anticipates an influx of 1,761 residents into Bathurst - South through to 2041. If building rates remain at current tempos, new residential supply may fail to match population expansion, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and driving property values higher.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bathurst - South
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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 Bathurst - South, worth an estimated $365 million. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.4 billion. 18 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy 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 economic and social outcomes are substantially shaped by capital works, planning frameworks, and infrastructure delivery. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects expected to influence the community, prominently featuring the Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre, Bathurst Intermodal Transport Terminal, Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment, and Bathurst Industrial Park 4-Lot Subdivision, with significant schemes outlined below.
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Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre
The Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre (BIMC) is a proposed six-level medical precinct on the former Clancy Ford site. It is designed to house a state-of-the-art private hospital with four operating theatres, radiology, pathology, womens health, and specialist practices. The project includes a multi-level carpark on the adjoining George Street site, increasing capacity from 330 to approximately 915 spaces with a link bridge connecting to the medical centre. The development is being processed as a State Significant Development to address a significant underprovision of medical services in the region.
Bathurst Intermodal Transport Terminal
Planned intermodal freight terminal at Kelso near Bathurst to improve rail and road freight transfers for the Central West. The project continues to be identified in regional freight and employment planning strategies as a strategic logistics asset supporting freight efficiency, industrial growth and improved regional supply chains. Recent council planning documents continue to reference the terminal, however no construction commencement has been announced.
Charles Sturt University Bathurst Campus Master Plan
The Bathurst Campus Master Plan is Charles Sturt University's long-term framework for redeveloping its approximately 90 hectare Panorama Avenue campus over the next 15 to 20 years. Delivered as Phase 3 of the university's campus master planning program (following a University Portfolio Plan and the Wagga Wagga Campus Master Plan), the plan was prepared with Hassell and Alluvium and shaped by a 35-member working group, eight site visits and more than 100 consultation sessions with staff, students and the Bathurst community.Its central move is to consolidate the campus's currently dispersed buildings into a compact, vibrant academic core, releasing surplus land for partnership, residential and commercial opportunities while reducing operating costs. The plan covers campus visioning and strategy, spatial planning, and asset strategy and feasibility, and is structured around four pillars: a Place of Country, a Place for Education, a Place for Research and a Place for Community. It also proposes reinstating ecological corridors along Hawthornden Creek and surrounding wetlands, and aligns with Bathurst Regional Council's Vision Bathurst 2040 Local Strategic Planning Statement. The final plan document is published on the university website. Implementation will be phased and paced according to the university's financial capacity, with individual projects prioritised against the plan's strategic directions and supported where possible by industry and commercial partnerships. No individual works packages have been funded, approved or committed to date. The campus currently serves about 2,500 students across disciplines including communication, nursing, exercise science, dentistry and engineering.
Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment
The Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment is a $200 million health project delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW to modernise healthcare delivery for the Central West region. The project includes an expanded Emergency Department, new mental health inpatient units, refurbished maternity and paediatric facilities, and consolidated clinical outpatient suites. Delivered by Icon SI and Lipman, construction is well underway with completion scheduled for 2028.
Bathurst Industrial Park 4-Lot Subdivision
Small industrial subdivision creating 4 lots for manufacturing and industrial uses. Located in established industrial area with good transport links. Development includes infrastructure for utilities, road access, and stormwater management.
Pretty Heights Estate
Multi-stage residential land estate overlooking Bathurst and Mt Panorama. Stage 3 is now being actively marketed with registered lots available for sale while limited Stage 2 lots remain. The approved development comprises 188 residential lots with large home sites, selected dual occupancy opportunities and supporting subdivision infrastructure.
Hynash Constructions Marsden Heights Estate Subdivision
Residential subdivision of 123 allotments (DA 2018/380) at the eastern edge of the Trinity Heights residential area in Kelso. New external roads and extensions of Wentworth Drive and Graham Drive provide lot access, with future linkages north, south and east for further subdivision. Lots range from 780 to 1,505 square metres and are being delivered in a single stage. Road infrastructure works on Marsden Lane commenced October 2024 including a new roundabout at the Hughes Street intersection.A works-in-kind arrangement for stormwater detention basins was denied by Bathurst Regional Council in December 2025; Hynash may seek a consent variation to address drainage obligations.
MIR Group Residential Subdivision
312-lot residential subdivision on 32.8 hectares north of Bathurst Supa Centre. Bounded by Limekilns Road (north), Ashworth Road (south-west), with standard and dual occupancy lots, internal roads, services and open space. Developer contribution fees exceed $4 million.
5,180 residents of Bathurst - South are employed, from a labour force of 5,434. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 59.2%. 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 13,333, about 127% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Bathurst - South possesses a capable workforce with solid representation in essential services and an overall jobless rate of 4.7%. As of March 2026, employed residents number 5,180, while the local unemployment rate sits 0.6% above the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, and the labour force participation rate aligns closely with the 60.6% seen in Regional NSW. Census findings indicated that a modest 11.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome that should be evaluated in the context of pandemic lockdown measures. Local workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, retail trade, as well as education & training.
Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs merely 1.5% of the Bathurst - South workforce, falling well short of the 5.3% share observed across Regional NSW. Generating 1.1 workers for each local resident at the Census, the locality serves as a major commercial center, providing more positions than it has working residents and drawing personnel from adjacent districts. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw the local workforce shrink by 1.2% alongside a 2.3% contraction in employed individuals, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 1.0 percentage points. Across Regional NSW over the same period, employment fell by 0.9%, the overall labour pool diminished by 0.4%, and joblessness rose by 0.5 percentage points. Projections released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further guidance on prospective employment requirements in Bathurst - South. Mapped across the district's industry breakdown over five and ten-year horizons, these forecasts project nationwide employment gains of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though trajectories differ substantially by field. Applying these industry weightings to the Bathurst - South economic profile points to potential employment expansion of 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (noting this represents a weighted projection for illustrative purposes and excludes local population dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bathurst - South is $1,198 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $704 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,883 a year against an average of $57,486. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to financial year 2023 ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch, the Bathurst - South SA2 registered a median taxpayer earnings figure of $48,883 and a mean of $57,486. These results track below the nationwide average and trail Regional NSW, where the median reaches $52,390 and the average stands at $65,215. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 suggest an average of $63,419 and a median of $53,928. Census metrics position individual weekly income ($704 weekly) in the 29th percentile, with household earnings landing in the 13th percentile.
The predominant earnings tier consists of 3,021 residents (28.8%) receiving $800 - 1,499 weekly, contrasting with metropolitan trends where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. Significant housing cost pressures persist, as retained income averages just 81.9%, placing the district in the 12th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bathurst - South had 4,376 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 15% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,430 a month. Rent absorbs 24.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the housing stock in Bathurst - South was divided between separate houses at 57.6% and alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties, units, and other structures) at 42.4%, in contrast to Regional NSW where houses comprised 82.6% and other formats made up 17.4%. Outright property ownership in Bathurst - South stood at 28.5%, trailing the regional benchmark, while 18.4% of homes were held under a mortgage and 53.1% were leased. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,430, sitting substantially lower than the $1,733 reported across Regional NSW, while the median weekly rent stood at $295 compared to $330 regionally.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage commitments remain well below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly under the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bathurst - South counted 4,376 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 43% 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 constitute 51.2% of all households, consisting of couples without children at 23.4%, couples with children at 14.4%, and single parent families at 11.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 48.8%, where lone person households represent 43.2% and group households comprise 5.5%. At 2.0 people, the median household size is more compact than the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.1% of adults in Bathurst - South hold a university qualification, including 17.8% with a bachelor degree and 6.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.4% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 4,205 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 985 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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Higher education credentials are well represented across the district, with 27.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, outstripping the SA4 region level of 19.3% and the Rest of NSW figure of 21.3%. Within this cohort, 17.8% hold bachelor degrees, 6.5% hold postgraduate qualifications, and 2.8% possess graduate diplomas. Technical and vocational qualifications are also prevalent, held by 35.2% of residents aged 15+, comprising 25.4% with certificates and 9.8% with advanced diplomas. A substantial 32.8% of the local population is actively engaged in formal study. This student cohort includes 10.3% attending tertiary institutions, 8.5% in primary education, and 6.6% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bathurst - South reaches 221 stops on 120 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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The local transit network in Bathurst - South encompasses 221 active transport stops spanning bus and train services. Across 120 separate routes, these facilities support 2,744 weekly passenger trips. Public transport access is very strong, with residents situated an average of 105 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel out of the area, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode at 86%, while 11% walk. Household vehicle availability averages 0.9 per dwelling, below regional norms, and 11.3% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census during a period influenced by COVID-19.
Transit services provide an average of 392 daily trips across the entire network, which translates to roughly 12 weekly trips for each transport stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.7% of residents in Bathurst - South report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 9.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.6 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 analyses by AreaSearch reveal notable mortality and chronic disease trends in Bathurst - South, with various conditions impacting both younger residents and mature cohorts. Private health insurance participation is low, encompassing roughly 48% of the population (~4,993 people). This falls short of the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW and the national standard of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most widespread medical diagnoses in the district, affecting 11.7% and 10.2% of residents respectively, while 58.7% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Working-age individuals face considerable challenges associated with long-term ailments. Residents aged 65 and over total 2,262 people (21.6% of the population), below the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%, with senior health metrics tracking generally in line with national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bathurst - South is largely Australian-born, at 84.8% of residents, with 9.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.4%) and Australian (27.8%). 4.7% 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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Cultural diversity in Bathurst - South tracks below broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens comprising 80.6% of the population, 84.8% born in Australia, and 90.1% using exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the primary religious faith, accounting for 54.2% of residents. The most noticeable deviation appears in the Other religious category, representing 1.7% locally compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background, English ancestry is most common at 29.4%, followed by Australian at 27.8%, and Irish at 11.6%. Notable demographic differences exist across other heritages, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry recorded at 4.7% (compared to 4.6% regionally), Scottish at 8.2% (against 8.0% regionally), and Lebanese at 0.4% (versus 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bathurst - South is 39. 32.8% 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 demographic structure of Bathurst - South is oriented toward younger, pre-family cohorts. In updated figures to August 2026, adults aged 25 - 44 account for 28.7% of the community compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, whereas residents aged 45 - 64 represent 20.8% relative to the regional proportion of 23.8%. The median age is estimated at 39 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census level and sitting 4 years below the Regional NSW figure of 43 recorded at that Census. Since that time, the 45 - 64 age cohort has decreased from 22.0% to an estimated 20.8%.
Looking to 2041, this 45 - 64 demographic is projected to drive local population expansion, increasing by 656 residents (30%) to reach a total of 2,837.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bathurst - South
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 | Jul 2026 2 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 Jul 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 — 35 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,752 at the 2021 Census → 10,490 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 (103011612). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.