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The median house price in Bathurst - West is $717k, with units at $500k. House values have moved 6.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Bathurst - West has an estimated 14,983 residents, up from 14,313 at the 2021 Census — a change of 670 people, or 4.7%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 264 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 183 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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Based on demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident count of Bathurst - West is approximately 14,983 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 670 individuals (4.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 14,313 residents. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 14,965 alongside 264 validated new addresses documented after the Census. The resulting density stands at 182 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and room for potential expansion. The 4.7% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA4 region (2.2%) and the SA3 territory, establishing the locality as a leader in regional growth.
The expansion was largely propelled by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 72.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Projected growth patterns by age cohorts from these datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks point to substantial growth that places the locality in the top national regional quartile, with projections indicating an addition of 3,498 residents by 2041 using the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 23.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
161 new dwellings have been approved in Bathurst - West over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That places the area in the 55th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 81, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Bathurst - West averages approximately 32 residential building approvals annually, accumulating to 161 dwellings during the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 75 approvals have been documented. Since roughly 5 residents relocated to the area for each constructed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains higher than incoming supply, which typically drives up local prices and intensifies buyer competition, with new properties averaging $303,000 in construction costs. Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $320,000 have been logged during this financial year, pointing to a market dominated by residential activity.
Compared to the Rest of NSW, Bathurst - West exhibits roughly half the per capita construction volume, placing it in the 28th percentile of all examined locations nationwide, which limits options for buyers and sustains demand for established homes. This volume is also below the nationwide average, reflecting the mature state of the market and possible zoning constraints. Standalone residences comprise 85.0% of new residential construction, while medium and high-density builds make up 15.0%, preserving the low-density suburban atmosphere preferred by families. The ratio of 620 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights the quiet pace of local building activity. Demographic forecasts indicate that Bathurst - West will gain 3,480 residents by 2041 according to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not accelerate, residential supply may fail to match population expansion, potentially worsening buyer competition and supporting upward pressure on home values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bathurst - West, worth an estimated $360 million. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.7 billion. 17 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is highly connected to changes in infrastructure, planning policies, and development projects. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects expected to influence this locality. The main projects include the Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment, Windradyne 1100 Subdivision, Charles Sturt University Campus Master Plan, and the 56 Colville Street Residential Development, with the details of the most relevant projects shown below.
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Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment
The $200 million Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment is a major healthcare upgrade delivering a mix of new-build expansions and refurbishments. Key clinical enhancements include an expanded Emergency Department, enhanced Maternity services with a Special Care Nursery, and a new non-acute mental health inpatient unit known as Panorama Clinic. The project also provides improved inpatient and outpatient services, additional operating theatres, expanded cardiology, a new paediatrics zone, and a new main entry on Mitre Street. The redevelopment includes over 70 additional car parking spaces and is designed with a strong Connection to Country, featuring light-filled spaces and improved access to Victoria Park.
Robin Hill Convenience Centre
A 6,500-square-metre convenience centre including a 7-Eleven service station, Subway, Red Rooster, and McDonald's. The development transformed an existing car dealership site and was completed and opened in March 2024.
56 Colville Street Residential Development
Proposed medium-density housing project on council-owned land (8532m2) aimed at providing high-quality, sustainable, and affordable key worker housing. Bathurst Regional Council sought interested parties for a joint venture or the sale of the land, with an EOI process closing in May 2025. Council received a project update in March 2026. The site is opposite Westpoint Shopping Centre and is zoned E1 Local Centre, which permits all residential and a wide range of commercial developments.
Windradyne 1100 Subdivision
A large-scale residential subdivision in Windradyne, Bathurst, providing a total of 205 lots ranging from 515sqm to 1150sqm. Stage 2 is currently under construction by Devcon Civil. The development includes new roads, utility installation, and environmental management features alongside natural bushland.
Duramana Road Master Plan Precinct (Eglinton)
Master planned residential precinct on former 2BS radio tower land and adjoining lots on the north-western side of Eglinton, providing around 170 to 230 low and medium density homes, a neighbourhood activity centre with supermarket and specialty retail, district sports park, community open space and supporting local road and services upgrades. The master plan is adopted and Council is preparing a planning proposal to amend the LEP and DCP to enable development in line with the precinct plan.
The Reserve Windradyne - Windy 1100 Subdivision
Council-led 205-lot residential land release in Windradyne, delivered across the Windy 1100 subdivision and marketed as The Reserve Windradyne. Stage 1 lots are registered and remaining lots are being sold through Bathurst Regional Council and approved agents. Civil works delivered roads, drainage, utilities, kerb and gutter, cycleways, footpaths, landscaping along Sawpit Creek, water sensitive urban design and new public open-space improvements.
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.
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.
8,275 residents of Bathurst - West are employed, from a labour force of 8,490. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 71.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,295, about 82% 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 workforce in Bathurst - West is highly skilled, with strong representation in core service industries and an unemployment rate of only 2.5%. Active workers numbered 8,275 as of March 2026, while the local unemployment rate was 1.6% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is notably elevated, reaching 71.3% compared to the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. Census figures indicate that a modest 12.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this period was influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety.
The region displays a high concentration of education & training roles, with a share that is 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 1.5% compared to the regional benchmark of 5.3%. A comparison of the Census working population against resident workers suggests that local employment opportunities within the boundaries are relatively scarce. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the year leading to March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 1.3% while total employment fell by 2.1%, leading to a 0.8 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe in Regional NSW, employment shrank by 0.9%, the labor force declined by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide a broader context for future demand trends in Bathurst - West. These five and ten-year national estimates have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. While countrywide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Weighting these projections against the industry mix of Bathurst - West suggests local jobs could grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for specific local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bathurst - West is $1,788 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $875 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,756 a year against an average of $71,449. 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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Aggregated ATO data from postcode filings for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the Bathurst - West SA2 recorded a median income of $60,756 and an average income of $71,449. These figures exceed the national average and compare to medians and averages of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting these values for a 10.32% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $67,026 for the median and $78,823 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data positions household, family, and personal earnings for this area around the 57th percentile nationally.
The most prominent bracket is the 35.6% of households earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week (5,333 residents), resembling the broader regional pattern where 29.9% fall into this bracket. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs stands at 86.2%, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bathurst - West had 5,239 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential profile of Bathurst - West at the time of the latest Census consisted of 95.3% separate houses and 4.8% alternative housing formats such as semi-detached homes, units, and other dwellings, whereas Regional NSW recorded 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other options. Home ownership rates in Bathurst - West lagged the regional average, standing at 35.2%, with remaining households divided between those carrying a mortgage (38.6%) and those renting (26.2%). The median monthly payment for home loans matched the regional average of $1,733, while weekly rent was higher at $350 compared to the Regional NSW median of $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Bathurst - West are below the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bathurst - West counted 5,239 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 73.8%, including couples with children at 31.6%, couples without children at 27.5%, and single parent households at 13.8%. Non-family households represent 26.2% of the community, consisting of single-person households at 23.2% and group houses at 2.9%. The median occupancy size of 2.6 residents per home is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.1% of adults in Bathurst - West hold a university qualification, including 15.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 978 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 958 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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Academic credentials in Bathurst - West are below regional averages, with 23.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 32.2% across NSW, suggesting opportunities for further skills training. Within this group, bachelor degrees are held by 15.8%, post-graduate degrees by 4.6%, and graduate diplomas by 2.7%. Practical and vocational skills are prominent, with 40.0% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (30.0%). Academic enrollment is high throughout the area, with 31.2% of citizens currently registered in formal study. This comprises 11.1% attending primary schools, 9.6% in secondary schools, and 3.7% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bathurst - West reaches 236 stops on 51 routes, timetabled for about 980 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Analysis of local transit shows 236 active transit stops in Bathurst - West, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 51 distinct routes, providing a total of 980 passenger trips weekly. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 139 meters from the closest stop. The area is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel outside the suburb for jobs, and private vehicles remain the main transport mode for 96% of commuters. Car ownership stands at 1.6 vehicles per household. A low share of 12.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at the time.
Transit services average 140 trips per day across all routes, which is about 4 weekly trips for each stop. The map displays the 100 closest stops to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.6% of residents in Bathurst - West report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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 profiles in Bathurst - West are favorable compared to benchmarks, with AreaSearch evaluations showing low rates of mortality and chronic illnesses in older, high-risk groups, alongside a relatively high private health insurance rate of approximately 55% of the population (~8,225 people). In comparison, private coverage across Regional NSW stands at 51.9%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues locally, affecting 10.4 and 9.8% of the population, while 64.6% of residents reported no medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. The segment of working-age residents experienced notable challenges with higher chronic condition rates.
Residents aged 65 and older account for 17.6% of the population (2,643 people), lower than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%, and this demographic ranks lower on national health comparisons relative to the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bathurst - West is largely Australian-born, at 90.6% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.5%) and English (30.1%). 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 - West is below average, with 90.6% of residents born in Australia, 92.1% holding citizenship, and 94.9% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion in the area, practiced by 61.8% of residents, which is higher than the 55.9% average across Regional NSW. Ancestry details show that the three main backgrounds in Bathurst - West are Australian at 31.5%, English at 30.1%, and Irish at 10.6%. There are also differences in specific ethnic groups, with Australian Aboriginals overrepresented at 4.7% of the population (compared to 4.6% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%), and Maltese at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bathurst - West is 37. 26.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 37 years in Bathurst - West is lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and close to the national median of 38. The age distribution shows a high share of 5 - 14 year-olds at 13.7%, whereas the 75 - 84 cohort is smaller at 5.5% than in Regional NSW. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 12.2% to 13.3%, while the 45 to 54 group fell from 12.6% to 11.2% and the 5 to 14 group fell from 14.9% to 13.7%.
Projections for 2041 suggest changes in the age profile, with the 35 to 44 cohort expected to increase by 1,253 people (63%) from 1,989 to 3,243, while the 65 to 74 and 45 to 54 brackets will decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bathurst - West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 6 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 264 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,313 at the 2021 Census → 14,983 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (103011613). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.