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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 Bega - Tathra is $760k, with units at $538k. House values have moved 3.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Bega - Tathra has an estimated 9,083 residents, up from 8,872 at the 2021 Census — a change of 211 people, or 2.4%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 78% of areas nationally. 239 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 49 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Bega - Tathra's resident count stands at approximately 9,083 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 211 people (2.4%) relative to the 8,872 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 9,070 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 239 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With 49 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a low-density living environment with considerable personal space. The community's 2.4% post-census growth rate trails the broader SA3 benchmark (2.8%) by just 0.4 percentage points, highlighting sound demographic momentum that has been predominantly underpinned by interstate arrivals, accounting for roughly 61.4% of total population additions over recent timeframes.
Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 (anchored to 2022), while any unrepresented SA2s draw upon NSW State Government datasets released in 2022 using 2021 as a base. Projected age-cohort growth trajectories from these sources are likewise applied across 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, local demographic expansion is anticipated to track slightly beneath the median for non-metropolitan Australia, with the community projected to add 706 persons through to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP data, translating to an overall rise of 7.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
298 new dwellings have been approved in Bega - Tathra over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 60 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 53% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Bega - Tathra average roughly 59 dwellings annually, culminating in 298 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this identical period (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of merely 0.8 people relocated to the area per dwelling completed, demonstrating that residential construction is comfortably matching or outstripping demographic demand to bolster buyer availability and accommodate future expansion. For these incoming residences, anticipated construction costs average $462,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $32.6 million this financial year, underscoring substantial commercial capital expenditure across the district.
Residential development in Bega - Tathra tracks 30.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period compared to Rest of NSW, providing healthy purchasing options while safeguarding established asset values. Recent construction consents comprise 53.0% detached houses alongside 47.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering a diversifying pipeline of townhouses and units catering to multiple budgets from detached family properties to accessible compact layouts. This constitutes a notable pivot away from the historical built form (currently 88.0% houses), reflecting tighter supplies of subdivisible land together with changing household preferences and affordability considerations. Overall, an intensity of approximately 158 people per dwelling approval characterizes Bega - Tathra as a spacious, low-density market. Looking forward, the resident base of Bega - Tathra is forecast to expand by 693 residents through to 2041, based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly calculations. Given ongoing building trends, incoming residential development is well positioned to satisfy demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting population growth in excess of prevailing projections.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bega - Tathra, worth an estimated $957 million. A further 76 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.5 billion. 26 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and tourism. 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 vitality and development capacity are closely linked to capital projects and strategic planning frameworks. AreaSearch has highlighted 3 projects poised to shape the district, including the Bega Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, the South Bega Urban Land Release Planning Proposal, the Barrack Street Bega Redevelopment Project, and the Wolumla Structure Plan.
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South Bega Urban Land Release Planning Proposal
A council-led planning proposal to rezone approximately 279 hectares of land south of the Bega township to enable around 2,200 new residential lots across three new neighbourhoods (Eastern, Central and Western precincts). The proposal implements the Bega Structure Plan 2024, which was adopted by Council in June 2024 following Gateway approval from the NSW Government. Land currently zoned rural, rural residential or productivity support will be rezoned to a mix of low density and rural residential, commercial and public open space zones.
Bega Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
Upgrade of the Bega Sewage Treatment Plant to increase treatment capacity, improve compliance with NSW EPA licence requirements, enhance energy efficiency, improve sludge handling and wet weather performance, and provide capacity for the next 20 to 30 years. The project is currently progressing through concept design ahead of detailed design, procurement and construction.
Barrack Street Bega Redevelopment Project
Repurposing of the former Bega TAFE site on Barrack and East Streets into a 72-lot subdivision, yielding approximately 95 future homes. The project includes a 20-unit Seniors Living development, 4 lots for key worker and affordable housing, and 67 lots for the private market. Civil construction is forecast to commence in late 2026, delivering housing diversity to the region.
Wolumla Structure Plan
Adopted structure plan providing a strategic framework for the development of approximately 1,096 new dwellings across three major land holdings in Wolumla, effectively tripling the village population over an estimated 25-year timeframe. The plan guides infrastructure provision including transport networks, active travel corridors, utilities, and community facilities to integrate new residential areas with the existing village. Council secured $50,380 in NSW Government funding in July 2025 to prepare an infrastructure contributions plan, enabling development levies to be applied to future subdivisions.Priority community infrastructure identified includes upgrades to Candelo-Wolumla Road, new pedestrian and cycle paths, additional bus stops, school crossings, and greening of village streets.
Shearwater Estate
New residential land subdivision and construction of homes in central Tura Beach. The estate offers 20 spacious residential lots ranging from 900m2 to 1500m2 on level ground. Infrastructure including roads, power, water, and sewage have been installed, and new bespoke homes are actively being constructed by developer Tura Beach Homes Pty Ltd.
Mirador Residential Development Stages 8, 9 and 13
The final stages (8, 9, and 13) of the Mirador residential estate in Mirador NSW, involving the clearing of approximately 21.39 ha of native vegetation on a 52.5 ha site for low-density housing lots and associated infrastructure. The development is subject to a federal EPBC Act assessment (EPBC 2023/09685) due to potential significant impacts on threatened species including the long-nosed potoroo, yellow-bellied glider, swift parrot, gang-gang cockatoo, and the Merimbula Star-hair plant. The project has received local council approval as part of a larger 14-stage development dating to 1989.In late 2025, RCL Group listed the remaining five stages of Mirador Estate for sale via Colliers EOI. The EPBC assessment had commenced as of 2025, with no confirmed timeline for a final decision or construction commencement.
Supercheap Auto and BCF Merimbula
A new commercial development featuring BCF and Supercheap Auto stores.
Lakewood Lifestyle Village
An 86-unit seniors housing facility in Merimbula approved by the NSW Land and Environment Court following a deemed refusal by the Bega Valley Shire Council. The amended proposal includes independent living units, communal and recreational facilities, parking, and landscaping, with a reduced scale to address community concerns about height, bulk, and visual impact. The 7.85-acre site with its existing DA approval is currently being marketed for sale as a blank canvas opportunity.
4,129 residents of Bega - Tathra are employed, from a labour force of 4,295. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 57.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Bega - Tathra features a competent labor pool where essential services occupations are well covered and the unemployment rate stands at just 3.9%. By March 2026, 4,129 people are employed, which places the local unemployment rate 0.2% beneath the Regional NSW figure of 4.1%, while workforce participation remains slightly lower than the regional average of 60.6% at 57.5%. Census data indicates that only 10.7% of residents worked from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting this figure. Primary employment sectors for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
In particular, health care & social assistance represents a key area of local specialization, capturing an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. In contrast, mining makes up a smaller portion of the workforce at 0.2% compared to 2.5% regionally. A baseline ratio of 0.6 workers for each resident at the Census points to above-average local employment availability. According to AreaSearch's synthesis of ABS and SALM figures, the past 12-month period saw the local workforce shrink by 2.1% and total employment drop by 1.5%, which lowered the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour pool, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Long-term insight from Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26 highlights differing sector trajectories across five and ten-year horizons, with nationwide employment anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Mapping these sectoral rates to the local industry base suggests employment in Bega - Tathra could rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this simple weighting extrapolation is illustrative and excludes local demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bega - Tathra is $1,276 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $704 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,000 a year against an average of $54,342. 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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ATO taxpayer records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median income of $45,000 and an average income of $54,342 within the Bega - Tathra SA2, trailing corresponding regional figures of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW as well as broader nationwide benchmarks. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 10.32% since financial year 2023, indexed estimates reach approximately $49,644 (median) and $59,950 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 places personal, family, and household earnings between the 18th and 29th percentiles nationally. The largest income group comprises 29.0% of locals (2,634 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 29.9% observed across the wider region.
While households retain 85.3% of earnings after shelter costs, this residual capacity sits at the 20th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bega - Tathra had 3,559 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 2% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 25.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.4%. 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, housing stock in Bega - Tathra is predominantly composed of separate houses at 87.8%, while other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) account for 12.1%, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Outright property ownership is elevated at 43.9%, well above Regional NSW benchmarks, while mortgaged and rented properties account for 29.0% and 27.1% respectively. Typical monthly mortgage payments stand at $1,517 (compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW and $1,863 nationally), while median weekly rent is $320 (versus $330 in Regional NSW and $375 across Australia).
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bega - Tathra counted 3,559 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 31% 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 households constitute the majority of living arrangements at 65.9%, consisting of couples without children (30.5%), couples with children (22.7%), and single parent families (12.0%). The remaining 34.1% are non-family arrangements, primarily lone person households at 31.3% along with group households at 2.9%. Overall, the median household size of 2.3 people sits below the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.7% of adults in Bega - Tathra hold a university qualification, including 16.5% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.9% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 2,024 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,006 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment levels for higher education in Bega - Tathra trail broader regional trends, with 23.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 32.2% across NSW, pointing to scope for educational advancement. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 16.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Meanwhile, vocational training remains prominent across the area, with 38.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of certificates (28.9%) and advanced diplomas (9.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the district, with 27.7% of residents actively pursuing education.
This cohort comprises 11.2% attending primary school, 7.6% enrolled in secondary school, and 2.7% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bega - Tathra reaches 211 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 620 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Transit infrastructure across Bega - Tathra includes 211 active transport stops serviced by bus networks. These stops are linked by 40 individual routes running a collective 624 weekly passenger trips, providing solid local connectivity with an average walking distance of 201 meters to the closest stop. Private vehicles remain the primary commuting method, utilized by 90% of commuters, while 8% travel on foot. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 per dwelling, and 10.7% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions at the time. Bus services run at an overall frequency of 89 trips per day across the network, averaging around 2 weekly trips per individual stop.
The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 nearest stops relative to the area's geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
61.3% of residents in Bega - Tathra report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable health challenges in Bega - Tathra regarding mortality rates and chronic illnesses across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is subdued at approximately 47% of the total population (~4,250 people), falling below the Regional NSW average of 51.9% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, affecting 11.1 and 10.0% of residents respectively, whereas 61.3% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Health burdens are pronounced among working-age locals, while seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.2% of the population (2,468 people), exceeding the 23.3% share in Regional NSW and registering high rates of health vulnerability on national measures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bega - Tathra is largely Australian-born, at 89.6% of residents, with 4.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.7%) and English (31.2%). 3.3% 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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Measures of cultural diversity place Bega - Tathra below regional norms, with Australian citizens making up 90.3% of the population, Australian-born individuals comprising 89.6%, and 95.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith at 46.7%, while Judaism demonstrates a notable relative presence at 0.1% of the local population, matching the 0.1% recorded across Regional NSW. In terms of parental heritage, the most frequently cited backgrounds in Bega - Tathra are Australian (32.7%), English (31.2%), and Irish (10.0%). Other ancestries show distinctive variations against regional benchmarks, including German at 4.1% (compared to 3.1% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 3.3% (versus 4.6%), and Dutch at 1.4% (against 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bega - Tathra is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 19.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution of Bega - Tathra aligns closely with Regional NSW benchmarks, showing a maximum divergence of 3.8 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 46 years, identical to the 2021 Census level and 3 years older than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census, while the national figure stood at 38. Since then, residents aged 45 - 64 have reduced from 27.9% to an estimated 25.0%. Through to 2041, population growth is heavily focused on elderly cohorts aged 65+, which are projected to expand by 425 residents (17%) to 2,894, while younger adult and child cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bega - Tathra
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 3 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 — 239 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,872 at the 2021 Census → 9,083 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 (101041019). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.