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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 Bathurst Surrounds is $900k. House values have moved 5.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Bathurst Surrounds has an estimated 7,101 residents, up from 6,909 at the 2021 Census — a change of 192 people, or 2.8%. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident count in Bathurst Surrounds stands at approximately 7,101 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 192 people (2.8%) compared to the 2021 Census total of 6,909 people. This upward trend is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 7,094 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 55 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With a low density ratio of 1.9 persons per square kilometer, the locality affords substantial personal space. Outperforming the wider SA4 region (2.3%), the area's 2.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census positions it as a regional growth leader.
Natural increase served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 46.7% of recent population additions, while net gains were also supported positively across both overseas migration and interstate migration. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year, are applied across each SA2 locality by AreaSearch, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 modeling released in 2022 based on 2021 where necessary. Age-specific expansion trajectories from these datasets are further projected across all districts from 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic patterns, the district is projected to exceed the median expansion pace of national non-metropolitan areas, growing by 836 persons to 2041 relative to recent annual ERP statistics, which translates to a total cumulative increase of 11.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
139 new dwellings have been approved in Bathurst Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That is 4.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% 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 across Bathurst Surrounds have averaged roughly 27 dwellings each year, amounting to 139 homes over the past 5 financial years. A balanced supply-demand dynamic is evident from the ratio of 1.1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), underpinning orderly market conditions. Approved residential builds carry an average construction value of $536,000, moderately higher than the regional benchmark and pointing toward premium building activity. Furthermore, commercial development approvals totaling $1.8 million were logged this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential landscape of the area.
On a per-capita basis, construction activity in Bathurst Surrounds aligns with the Rest of NSW, sustaining market balance relative to surrounding districts despite a recent cooling in overall building momentum. All newly approved housing has consisted of detached houses, preserving the traditional low-density urban fabric and prioritizing spacious family residences. A modest development tempo is further illustrated by a ratio of 354 people per residential building approval within the district. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Bathurst Surrounds is anticipated to add 829 residents through to 2041. While current construction volumes are tracking consistently alongside these expansion forecasts, prospective purchasers might encounter heightened market competition as the local population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bathurst Surrounds
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bathurst Surrounds, worth an estimated $2.21 billion. A further 72 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 community outcomes are strongly influenced by major project developments and regional infrastructure initiatives. AreaSearch has pinpointed 42 projects anticipated to shape the area. Foremost among these initiatives are The Gateway Bathurst, Pretty Heights Estate, MIR Group Residential Subdivision, and the Gilmour Street Seniors Living Development, with key details provided below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
The Gateway Bathurst
The Gateway Bathurst is a 27-hectare landmark mixed-use commercial and business precinct in Kelso, featuring 1 kilometre of frontage to the Great Western Highway. The development is zoned E3 Productivity Support (formerly B5 Business Development), facilitating large format retail, light industrial, and vehicle showrooms. Operational tenants include Metro Petroleum, Imagine Childcare, and Oporto, with KFC slated for completion and Harvey Norman identified as a future major anchor.
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.
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.
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.
Brewongle Solar Farm
Edify Energy is developing the Brewongle Solar Farm with a capacity of up to 90 MW AC and an integrated 90 MW / 180 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The State Significant Development project includes photovoltaic arrays, internal access tracks, substation, and battery facilities generating approximately 215,000 MWh of clean energy annually. The development application is currently undergoing state assessment with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
Sunnybright Stage 2
139-lot residential subdivision expanding Sunnybright Estate, comprising 135 residential lots and 4 open space lots across 16 hectares. Designed to support diverse housing needs in Kelso, complete with new public roads and bulk earthworks.
Akura Head Office and Steel Fabrication Factory
State-of-the-art 6,500sqm head office and manufacturing complex including 3,200sqm structural steel fabrication facility with gantry cranes, CNC machines, shot blast machine, and truck wash bay. Capacity to manufacture 50 tonnes of structural steel per week. Also includes precast concrete manufacturing plant with 1,800sqm weekly production capacity. Developed to support company growth and streamlined construction operations.
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.
4,000 residents of Bathurst Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 4,060. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 68.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,720, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Bathurst Surrounds is defined by a capable talent base, robust representation across core public and essential services, and a minimal unemployment rate of 1.5%. Total employment reached 4,000 residents as of March 2026, with local unemployment sitting 2.6% below the 4.1% mark seen across Regional NSW. Meanwhile, labor market engagement is elevated, exhibiting a participation rate of 68.6% versus 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census records also indicate that 20.5% of working locals operated from home, though these figures were subject to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Primary employment fields for the local workforce comprise agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the local employment proportion is 2.5 times the regional norm. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for a smaller footprint locally, employing 12.7% of working residents in Bathurst Surrounds compared with 16.9% across Regional NSW. Comparison between Census-reported workplace numbers and total resident workers indicates limited employment capacity within the immediate area. Analysis of ABS and SALM records by AreaSearch indicates that in the year to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 1.2% while total employment fell by 1.7%, leading to an increase of 0.5 percentage points in the jobless rate. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour pool, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Long-term perspectives from Jobs and Skills Australia via their Mar-26 national employment forecasts provide further context when mapped against local job compositions. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across industries. Applying these sector-level trends to the local industry base suggests an employment increase of 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years in Bathurst Surrounds, noting this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for context without accounting for specific local demographic changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bathurst Surrounds is $1,835 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $824 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,648 a year against an average of $65,563. 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 released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income across the Bathurst Surrounds SA2 at $55,648, alongside a mean income of $65,563. These figures sit slightly below national averages, while comparing against a median of $52,390 and mean of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $61,391 (median) and $72,329 (average) as of March 2026. Findings from the 2021 Census reveal that individual, family, and household earnings align around the 54th percentile nationally.
The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket is the most prevalent, encompassing 31.1% of residents (2,208 people), consistent with the 29.9% share recorded regionally. Residents retain 88.8% of income after servicing accommodation costs, maintaining solid spending capacity, while the area is positioned in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bathurst Surrounds had 2,372 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $273 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,863 a month. Rent absorbs 14.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing stock in Bathurst Surrounds consisted of 99.6% houses and 0.4% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and other residential structures), contrasting with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Outright property ownership was exceptionally prevalent at 48.9%, far exceeding regional levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 41.9% and rental accommodations represented 9.1%. Monthly mortgage repayments averaged a median of $1,863, exceeding the Regional NSW figure of $1,733 and matching the Australian benchmark of $1,863. Conversely, typical weekly rental payments stood at $273, lower than the Regional NSW median of $330 and substantially below the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bathurst Surrounds counted 2,372 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 76.5% of local households, comprising 34.7% couples without children, 33.6% couples with children, and 7.5% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.5%, consisting of lone person households at 21.4% and group households at 2.1%. The average household size sits at 2.6 people, higher than the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.5% of adults in Bathurst Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 15.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.3% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 239 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 960 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 Bathurst Surrounds track behind broader state averages, with 23.5% of people aged 15+ holding a higher education qualification compared to 32.2% across NSW, pointing to scope for educational advancement. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 15.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational and technical pathways are heavily represented, with 44.6% of residents aged 15+ holding practical trade credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (33.3%). Enrolment across learning institutions is strong, with 30.3% of the resident population actively participating in academic programs.
Specifically, 11.5% are attending primary schools, 9.9% are engaged in secondary schooling, and 3.2% are enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bathurst Surrounds reaches 463 stops on 57 routes, timetabled for about 520 services a week. The typical home sits about 650 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit coverage in Bathurst Surrounds includes 463 operational bus stops supported by 57 dedicated transit routes, which together generate 524 weekly passenger trips. Transit access remains restricted, with residents situated an average of 650 meters away from the closest stop. Given the area's residential profile, outbound travel is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 94% of commutes. Vehicle ownership stands at 2.2 cars per household, surpassing the regional norm, while 20.5% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census during COVID-19 conditions. Transit service frequency across the network totals 74 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
The spatial layout of the 100 nearest stops relative to the center of the area is illustrated on the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
67.2% of residents in Bathurst Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments across Bathurst Surrounds indicate favorable outcomes regarding chronic illness and mortality, with minimal incidence of common medical conditions across both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 52% of the local population (~3,685 people), sitting marginally below broader SA2 benchmarks. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread health conditions in the community, diagnosed in 9.7 and 8.5% of residents respectively, whereas 67.2% reported having no long-term medical conditions, outperforming the Regional NSW rate of 63.3%. Working-age cohorts display a higher rate of chronic conditions.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 24.0% of the population (1,700 people), among whom health indicators are particularly strong and align closely with national general population figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bathurst Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 91.6% of residents, with 2.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.8%) and English (31.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Bathurst Surrounds sit below wider benchmarks, with 91.6% of residents born in Australia, 89.2% holding citizenship, and 98.0% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 64.3% of the community compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The primary reported parental ancestries within Bathurst Surrounds are Australian at 32.8%, English at 31.7%, and Irish at 11.5%. Representation of other cultural backgrounds shows distinct patterns, including Scottish ancestry at 8.5% (versus 8.0% regionally), Maltese at 0.8% (versus 0.4%), and French at 0.5% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bathurst Surrounds is 47, older than 84% of areas nationally. 19.0% 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 Bathurst Surrounds aligns relatively closely with Regional NSW benchmarks, showing a maximum divergence of 5.6 percentage points across age cohorts. AreaSearch calculates a median age of 47 as at August 2026, remaining stable since the 2021 Census, which sits 4 years above the Regional NSW level of 43 recorded at the same Census and ahead of the national median of 38 at that Census. Since the Census, the cohort aged 65+ has increased from 20.6% to an estimated 23.9% of the population. By 2041, senior and retiree groups are projected to experience the greatest growth, increasing by 379 (22%) to reach 2,080 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bathurst Surrounds
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
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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 | Aug 2026 last month all 5 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 — 55 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,909 at the 2021 Census → 7,101 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 (103011060). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.