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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 Bellingen is $855k, with units at $645k. House values have moved -1.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Bellingen has an estimated 6,218 residents, up from 6,168 at the 2021 Census. 117 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. 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 Bellingen stands at approximately 6,218 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an addition of 50 people (0.8%) following the 2021 Census, when 6,168 people were counted. This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,200 as of June 2025 alongside 117 validated new addresses identified after the Census count. With a population density of 6.2 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers substantial living space. Demographic expansion locally has been underpinned predominantly by overseas migration, serving as virtually the only contributor to recent population increases.
Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are incorporated by AreaSearch for SA2 boundaries, supplemented by the NSW State Government SA2 projections from 2022 (using 2021 as a base year) wherever coverage requires. Age cohort growth trajectories from these models are similarly applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking toward future demographic shifts, growth is projected to match the lower quartile of non-metropolitan districts, expanding by 229 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative increase of 3.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
132 new dwellings have been approved in Bellingen over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That is 4.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 63% 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 Bellingen average roughly 26 properties per year, generating 132 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Given that approximately 0.7 people per year migrated to the district for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to housing supply are keeping pace with or exceeding local demand, broadening purchaser opportunities and creating capacity for demographic increases beyond baseline expectations. Meanwhile, residential projects carry an average expected construction cost of $404,000. Non-residential development remains limited, with $3.8 million in commercial building approvals authorized during the current financial year, underlining the largely residential character of the area.
Relative to Rest of NSW, building activity in Bellingen is moderately higher, registering 12.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period, which supports asset values while maintaining supply for purchasers. Recent development comprises 63.0% standalone homes and 37.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering diverse choices ranging from traditional family residences to compact units as townhouses and apartments become more prevalent. This marks a noticeable shift away from the established dwelling profile (presently 95.0% houses), driven by fewer greenfield parcels alongside evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. Recording roughly 275 people per dwelling approval, the region maintains low density development qualities. Moving forward, population gains of 211 residents are projected for Bellingen through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Under prevailing construction volumes, new residential development is well positioned to absorb demand, providing favourable market conditions for buyers and facilitating growth above standard demographic forecasts.
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 Bellingen, worth an estimated $19 million. A further 56 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.92 billion. 22 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Regional development and community performance are heavily shaped by strategic infrastructure works and capital projects. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 5 projects anticipated to influence the district, including the Retail & ShopTop Housing Development, Hyde Street, Bellingen, Taylors Rise Estate, Watson Place Affordable Housing, and the Sewering Coastal Villages Project, with the following overview identifying the most significant undertakings.
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Retail & ShopTop Housing Development, Hyde Street, Bellingen
Mixed-use development involving demolition, remediation, and construction of shop-top housing with 15 residential units and retail premises, on the site of the former Carl Foster's Garage. The project was approved by the Northern Regional Planning Panel on 20 March 2019, with a capital investment value of $8,985,000. The proposal includes commercial space (a supermarket opportunity has been marketed for the site) and is located within the Bellingen Heritage Conservation Area.
Watson Place Affordable Housing
Affordable housing complex providing 23 one-bedroom apartments for women over 55 at risk of homelessness. The project was officially opened in December 2024 and was delivered through RFBI's subsidiary, Bellorana, with $10 million in combined funding from the NSW and Australian governments. All 23 apartments were tenanted before the official opening.
Taylors Rise Estate
Boutique residential estate offering 42 land lots ranging from 600sqm to 1621sqm, and brand-new completed homes, located near Bellingen CBD. Civil construction for the 42-lot subdivision was completed and registered in 2023, with home construction and lot sales progressing through completion.
Sewering Coastal Villages Project
A major $38 million sewerage infrastructure project expanding the network to Mylestom, Repton, and Raleigh. The project involves a completed upgrade to the Urunga Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP), doubling its capacity to 10,000 equivalent persons. Current works focus on installing sewer reticulation mains and 228 low-pressure sewer units at individual properties, and constructing new pump stations to replace failing septic systems and protect the Bellinger and Kalang Rivers.
Urunga Boardwalk Replacement
Full replacement of the historic Urunga Boardwalk, part of the wider Urunga Precinct Revitalisation, following flood damage to the original structure. The upgrade widens the walkway to between 2.5 and 3 metres, installs over 300 fibre reinforced polymer piles, and rebuilds more than 850 metres of decking, viewing platforms, breakout areas and seating to improve accessibility, safety and tourism appeal. Construction began in July 2025. As of mid-2026 over 800 metres including the full 250 metre South Arm section is open to the public, with Stages 1 to 3 substantially complete and the final Stage 4 (360 metre breakwall section) underway, expected to finish late 2026.The project is being delivered by Bellingen Shire Council with XINC Engineering Pty Ltd (design and supply) and GPM Marine Constructions Pty Ltd (piling and installation).
Black Wattle Estate - Urunga
Black Wattle Estate is a six stage master planned residential land subdivision within the South Urunga Development Precinct, delivering about 320 housing lots from roughly 600 sqm up to 1,450 sqm. Stage 1 civil works and registration are complete with most lots sold, while later stages will add local parks, walking and cycle paths and bushland buffers. The estate is promoted as an environmentally and socially sustainable coastal community close to Urunga township, beaches, the Kalang River and regional centres such as Coffs Harbour and Bellingen.
Valla Urban Growth Area
The Valla Urban Growth Area is a long-planned mixed-use precinct near the Pacific Highway at Valla, intended to address residential and industrial land shortages on the NSW Mid North Coast. Stage One is under construction and will deliver 14 fully serviced industrial lots, with 13 lots expected to be released from mid to late 2026. Current works include the first internal road, water, sewer, stormwater, electrical, lighting and communications infrastructure. Future stages are planned to include about 700 homes, a town centre, further industrial land, schools, open space and public amenities.Council expects the completed precinct to support up to 2800 jobs and add about AUD 380 million per year to the local economy.
Boambee East Residential Subdivision
Development application DA 0493/23DA submitted by Richard Benell was approved for a multi-stage residential subdivision across 647, 679A, and 679B Pacific Highway in Boambee East. The scheme subdivides the land into 70 residential lots, consisting of 63 Torrens Title lots and 7 Community Title lots, with new road access connecting through to Bruce King Drive. The development provides substantial greenfield housing supply within the Coffs Harbour LGA.
2,719 residents of Bellingen are employed, from a labour force of 2,870. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 55.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour pool in Bellingen demonstrates strong educational attainment and solid employment across essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.3% and 0.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year. By March 2026, working residents numbered 2,719, with the local jobless rate sitting 1.2% above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1% and workforce participation trailing regional averages (55.9% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Census findings also indicated that 24.1% of residents worked remotely from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions during that period must be noted. Resident employment is concentrated primarily in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
The workforce displays strong concentration in education & training, recording an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, public administration & safety is less prominent, accounting for 5.4% of Bellingen's workforce against 7.5% in Regional NSW. Comparing Census working population counts against resident totals suggests a relatively constrained volume of internal job opportunities. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM records indicates that over the twelve months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 0.8% while the workforce grew by 0.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW observed a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% decline in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment outlooks released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour requirements in Bellingen. These five and ten-year forecasts, when applied across the local industry profile, illustrate projected growth trends. Nationwide employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories fluctuate between sectors. Projecting these industry-level expectations onto Bellingen's existing employment composition indicates job opportunities could expand by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note that this weighting extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bellingen is $1,317 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $647 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,127 a year against an average of $55,468. 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 postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show earnings across the Bellingen SA2 sit under national benchmarks, with a median income of $42,127 and an average income of $55,468. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median income of $52,390 alongside an average income of $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated values reach roughly $46,475 (median) and $61,192 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings in Bellingen place between the 18th and 21st percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distributions, the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band accounts for 30.4% of the community (1,890 individuals), closely matching the regional figure of 29.9%. Residents retain 85.5% of income after housing expenses, representing the 23rd percentile nationally, while the SEIFA income measure positions the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bellingen had 2,264 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 28.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, residential dwellings in Bellingen were made up of 95.4% houses and 4.5% other dwellings (comprising apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' accommodation), compared to Regional NSW where 82.6% were houses and 17.4% were other dwellings. Outright ownership was elevated relative to regional benchmarks at 46.5%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 31.4% and rentals made up 22.0%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were noticeably lower than the regional figure at $1,517, with weekly median rent reaching $370, compared to $1,733 and $330 in Regional NSW. Nationally, local mortgage commitments fall well below the $1,863 Australian median, and rent costs remain below the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bellingen counted 2,264 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 26% 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 constitute the vast majority of local households at 69.7%, consisting of 26.5% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements represent 30.3%, of which lone person households make up 26.2% and group households represent 4.3%. The median household size stands at 2.5 people, exceeding the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.3% of adults in Bellingen hold a university qualification, including 22.2% with a bachelor degree and 6.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.2% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,187 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,020 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 in Bellingen is distinctly higher than surrounding benchmarks, with 33.3% of residents aged 15+ holding higher education degrees, compared to 19.8% in SA4 region and 21.3% in Rest of NSW, providing a solid base for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 22.2%, postgraduate qualifications make up 6.7%, and graduate diplomas account for 4.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widespread, with 37.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (24.2%). Community educational engagement is elevated, with 33.0% of residents participating in formal study.
This cohort comprises 12.4% attending primary school, 10.4% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bellingen reaches 252 stops on 38 routes, timetabled for about 400 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 the local public transport network identifies 252 operational stops throughout Bellingen across various bus services. These points are connected by 38 separate routes running a collective 401 weekly passenger trips. Network proximity is high, with residents located an average of 176 meters from a boarding point. As an outlying residential district, outbound commuting is typical; private vehicles account for 88% of journeys, walking represents 9%, and household car ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. In addition, 24.1% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit activity averages 57 trips per day across the local system, representing roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest stops relative to the centre of the statistical area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.1% of residents in Bellingen report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates highlight noticeable health challenges in Bellingen, with conditions frequently present across both older and younger age groups, while private health insurance uptake is subdued at approximately 47% of the total population (~2,947 people). This trails Regional NSW at 51.9% and the broader Australian level of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 9.6 and 8.6% of residents, respectively, whereas 69.1% reported no chronic medical conditions, surpassing the 63.3% proportion across Regional NSW. Health indicators for working-age residents align with general norms.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 24.4% of the population (1,518 people), exceeding the 23.3% share in Regional NSW, with seniors demonstrating particularly strong health outcomes relative to national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bellingen is largely Australian-born, at 83.2% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.2%) and Australian (26.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Bellingen is comparatively low, with Australian citizens making up 87.6% of the population, 83.2% born in Australia, and 94.9% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 28.4% of residents. The most notable relative concentration occurs in Judaism, representing 0.5% of the local population against 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' birthplace, the primary ancestries identified in Bellingen are English (31.2%), Australian (26.8%), and Irish (10.4%). Furthermore, specific demographic variations appear across other heritages: Welsh ancestry is elevated at 0.8% of Bellingen (compared to 0.5% regionally), Scottish accounts for 9.4% (vs 8.0%), and Hungarian stands at 0.4% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bellingen is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 17.3% 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 in Bellingen aligns closely with broader Regional NSW figures, showing a maximum divergence of 5.5 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 46, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 3 years above the Regional NSW median of 43 from that Census, compared to 38 nationally. Since the Census, the share of residents aged 65 and over has expanded from 21.9% to an estimated 24.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, the senior age bracket is forecast to record the largest gain, expanding by 158 residents (10%) to 1,676, while reductions are anticipated across children, young adults, middle-aged cohorts, and younger retirees.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bellingen
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 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 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 — 117 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,168 at the 2021 Census → 6,218 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 (104021083). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.