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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 Bourke - Brewarrina is $250k. House values have moved 4.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Bourke - Brewarrina has an estimated 3,420 residents. The population has thinned by an average 1.7% a year over five years, slower than 93% of areas nationally. 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 analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Bourke - Brewarrina stands at approximately 3,420 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 8 people (0.2%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 3,428 people were recorded. This updated estimate incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 3,420 from June 2025 alongside 50 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With a density ratio of 0.10 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers substantial living space per resident. The 0.2% decline in Bourke - Brewarrina contrasts with the broader SA3 area, which posted a 1.3% gain over the same timeframe.
Natural increase served as the primary demographic driver locally, generating roughly 74.5% of overall population gains across recent periods. SA2 demographic projections applied by AreaSearch draw from ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 projections issued in 2022 with a 2021 baseline where gaps exist. Age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are extended across all regions between 2032 to 2041. Based on this methodology, the broader population is projected to contract by 957 persons by 2041. Despite this overall reduction, certain demographic segments are expected to grow, most notably residents aged 85 and over, whose cohort is forecast to increase by 72 people. Further detail is provided in the age analysis section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
20 new dwellings have been approved in Bourke - Brewarrina over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 planning approvals in Bourke - Brewarrina have averaged approximately 4 dwellings annually, totaling 20 homes across the past 5 financial years from FY-22 to FY-26. In the context of recent population declines, this pace of building activity provides sufficient supply for purchasers, with average expected construction costs reaching $616,000 to highlight a developer emphasis on premium, higher-end properties. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $5.7 million were documented in the current financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential profile of the local area. Per capita building approvals in Bourke - Brewarrina lag the Rest of NSW by 16.0%, placing the district in the 16th percentile nationally, which constrains new buying options and supports demand across existing housing stock.
This below-average construction rate points to an established urban footprint and potential planning constraints. Approvals over recent periods consist of 75.0% separate houses and 25.0% semi-detached dwellings or apartments, maintaining a low-density built environment centered on standalone homes for lifestyle-oriented buyers. However, this mix diverges from the current dwelling distribution of 94.0% houses, reflecting shifting lifestyle choices, affordability considerations, and tighter supplies of shovel-ready land. A ratio of 925 residents per dwelling approval underlines the area's subdued development climate. With demographic forecasts indicating stable to contracting resident numbers, reduced housing pressure in Bourke - Brewarrina is expected to foster favorable conditions for property buyers.
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 54 current infrastructure and development projects close to Bourke - Brewarrina, worth an estimated $64.8 billion. 16 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, transport & logistics and residential development. 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 outcomes are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, public investment, and major infrastructure. AreaSearch has pinpointed 1 key project anticipated to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include the NSW Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) Program, the Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium Water Resource Plan, the Newell Highway Upgrade, and the Castlereagh Country Regional Drought Resilience Plan.
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Cobar Wind Farm
Proposed wind farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) featuring up to 30 turbines (up to 280m in height) with a 216 MW installed capacity and a 50MW/100MWh BESS across approximately 7,800 hectares of agricultural grazing land. The project aims to power approximately 130,000 homes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 498,000 tonnes per year, producing around 756 GWh annually. Currently in the Prepare EIS stage under State Significant Development assessment (SSD-68084467). A key challenge is insufficient existing transmission capacity to support a grid connection without significant upgrades, which WestWind Energy is actively working to resolve.
Great Cobar Museum Coach House and Underground Mine Experience
Construction of a new Coach House building to replace the existing one for the safe storage and display of large historical exhibits, and the creation of a new interactive underground mining experience to enhance the visitor experience and showcase Cobar's mining heritage. This is Phase 2 of the Great Cobar Museum upgrades.
Grand Central Precinct Planning and Design Project
Cobar Shire Council is undertaking the Grand Central Precinct Planning and Design Project to drive economic and social revitalisation in the Cobar town centre. The project delivers detailed planning and design works across five key sites, bringing each to construction and tender-ready status: the Grand Hotel Redevelopment (transforming the heritage building into a cultural-commercial hub with retail, hospitality, co-working and accommodation); Library Upgrade (enhancing youth, technology and community spaces); Town Hall Restoration (multi-purpose community, arts and events use); Brennan Centre Expansion (six new senior housing units and a community room); and streetscape enhancements.No construction works are included in this phase. Tenders for the Brennan Centre Seniors Living Upgrade and CBD Upgrade projects closed in late 2025, with a scoping study for the Grand Hotel underway and an RFQ for the Library Feasibility Study released.
Old Hospital Site Residential Estate
Proposed residential subdivision on the former hospital site on Lerida Road, purchased by Cobar Shire Council in July 2022 to provide new housing options. The development is intended to attract families, professionals, and medical staff to Cobar and complement the adjacent health precinct. The project is currently in the planning phase, aligning with the development of the Cobar Local Housing Strategy.
Federation Mine
High-grade polymetallic underground mine in the Cobar Basin producing zinc, lead, gold, copper, and silver. The project officially transitioned to commercial production on 1 July 2025 and is operating ahead of plan. Ore haulage is directed to the Peak processing plant.
Nyngan to Cobar Pump Stations and Pipeline
The project involves constructing two new state-of-the-art pump stations at Nyngan and Hermidale to replace critically ageing infrastructure and ensure reliable water supply for the Cobar region. Cobar is one of the only towns in NSW without its own water source, relying entirely on 130 km of pipeline from Nyngan. The existing pump stations are beyond end-of-life; the Nyngan station is non-operational with temporary floating intake pumps in use, and the Hermidale station is operating below design capacity.Contractor SRG Global Utilities (formerly Diona) commenced construction in late 2025 with completion expected by mid-2027. The upgraded facilities will incorporate remote monitoring technology and significantly improve operator safety. The original Stage 1 project (pump stations and pipeline replacement) has been split: the pipeline replacement (Stage 2) remains on hold pending Final Business Case review due to substantial cost escalations. The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government through the National Water Grid Fund ($26.25 million) and the NSW Government ($22.75 million).
NSW Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) Program
NSW is delivering five Renewable Energy Zones (Central-West Orana, New England, South West, Hunter-Central Coast, and Illawarra) to coordinate wind and solar generation, storage, and high-voltage transmission. Led by EnergyCo NSW under the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, the program targets at least 12 GW of new renewable generation and 2 GW of long-duration storage by 2030. The Central-West Orana REZ transmission project commenced construction in June 2025 with ACEREZ (ACCIONA, COBRA, Endeavour Energy) as network operator; the first transmission tower was raised shortly after.The Hunter-Central Coast REZ transmission project commenced construction in February 2026 with John Holland as delivery partner. Port to REZ road upgrades along the Golden Highway and Port of Newcastle corridor are underway, with 19 locations being upgraded by BMD Constructions, scheduled for completion mid-2026. The New England REZ network operator procurement and EIS are progressing, with the EIS expected to be lodged in the second half of 2026.
Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium Water Resource Plan
A water resource plan for the Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium, focusing on the sustainable management of water resources. It incorporates Traditional Owner knowledge, values, and uses in water planning to ensure equality in objectives and outcomes.
1,493 residents of Bourke - Brewarrina are employed, from a labour force of 1,603. Unemployment sits at 6.9%, with participation at 59.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% 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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Bourke - Brewarrina maintains an experienced local workforce with substantial representation in essential service industries, an unemployment rate sitting at 6.9%, and an annual employment increase estimated at 1.7%. Employed residents numbered 1,493 as of March 2026. The local jobless rate exceeds Regional NSW by 2.8%, where unemployment stands at 4.1%, while local labor force participation tracks closely with the 60.6% recorded across Regional NSW. Census figures indicate that 13.7% of workers operated from home, a metric that may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment fields for local residents comprise agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, along with public administration & safety.
Specialization is especially pronounced in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where local representation is 3.7 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 1.0% of local employment, well below the 5.8% seen across Regional NSW. While employment exists locally, comparisons between resident workers and local jobs suggest a substantial volume of residents travel outside the area for employment. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.7% as the labor pool shrank by 2.0%, yielding a 3.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labor force decrease by 0.4%, and joblessness climb by 0.5 percentage points. Broader national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 outline nationwide employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variations across industries. Applying these baseline industry trends to the specific employment profile of Bourke - Brewarrina indicates potential job expansions of 5.6% across five years and 12.2% across ten years, representing an indicative weighted projection without adjustments for local population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bourke - Brewarrina is $1,358 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $770 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,707 a year against an average of $56,296. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to postcode ATO records evaluated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Bourke - Brewarrina SA2 trail the national baseline, featuring a median income of $49,707 and a mean of $56,296. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median of $52,390 alongside an average of $65,215. Incorporating cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 brings estimated current earnings to $54,837 for median income and $62,106 for average income as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings stood at $770 (42nd percentile) while household earnings landed in the 24th percentile.
The single largest earnings bracket encompasses 27.8% of residents (950 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider regional proportion of 29.9%. Local housing costs remain manageable with 91.6% of income retained after shelter expenses, although overall disposable income places modestly in the 35th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bourke - Brewarrina had 1,149 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 2% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $160 a week and the median mortgage repayment $867 a month. Rent absorbs 11.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 14.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data indicates that separate houses constitute 94.0% of residential structures in Bourke - Brewarrina, with townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwelling types making up the remaining 6.0%, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other formats across Regional NSW. Full home ownership stands at 33.6%, trailing Regional NSW, while 20.4% of residences are held under a mortgage and 46.0% are occupied by tenants. Median mortgage repayments sit at $867 per month, noticeably lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,733, while weekly median rent is $160 compared to $330 across Regional NSW.
Nationally, local repayments remain significantly below the Australian monthly mortgage average of $1,863 and the national weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bourke - Brewarrina counted 1,149 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of households locally at 64.3%, consisting of couples with children (23.9%), couples without children (22.8%), and single parent arrangements (15.3%). The remaining 35.7% consists of non-family households, led by single-person dwellings at 33.4% and group households at 2.5%. The median household size of 2.4 persons aligns exactly with the Regional NSW norm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.7% of adults in Bourke - Brewarrina hold a university qualification, including 14.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 24.1% hold a vocational qualification. 12 schools serve the area, with 640 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 762 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 presents a key development area in Bourke - Brewarrina, where 19.7% of residents hold higher education qualifications compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Among degree holders, Bachelor degrees comprise 14.7%, postgraduate awards account for 3.3%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.7%. Technical and vocational credentials are widely held, with 34.4% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational training, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificate-level awards (24.1%). Active participation in study is strong throughout the community, with 36.7% of residents enrolled in an educational program. Broken down by level, 16.5% attend primary school, 9.2% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.8% are pursuing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bourke - Brewarrina reaches 109 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 120 services a week. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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A review of public transit infrastructure in Bourke - Brewarrina records 109 active stops spanning both bus and train networks. A total of 17 distinct routes service these locations, generating 115 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is constrained, with residents positioned an average distance of 6745 meters from their nearest boarding point. Private vehicles serve as the main commuting method for 76% of residents, while 19% walk to work. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home, below regional rates, while 13.7% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census during COVID-19 conditions.
Transit services provide an average of 16 daily trips across the entire network, translating to approximately 1 weekly departure per stop. The 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinate are displayed on the map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.1% of residents in Bourke - Brewarrina report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 10.5 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 indicators compiled by AreaSearch highlight notable wellness challenges across Bourke - Brewarrina regarding mortality patterns and chronic ailment rates spanning younger as well as older demographics. Private medical insurance coverage is limited, held by approximately 48% of the community (~1,624 people), compared to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW and 55.7% nationally. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed medical conditions among local residents, affecting 8.6 and 6.7% of the population, respectively. Concurrently, 70.1% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, outpacing the 63.3% figure for Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 17.5% of residents (598 people), below the Regional NSW share of 23.3%, with health metrics among older age groups ranking higher nationally than the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bourke - Brewarrina is largely Australian-born, at 94.3% of residents, with 4.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian Aboriginal (27.9%) and Australian (26.2%). 27.9% 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 in Bourke - Brewarrina track below national averages, with Australian citizens comprising 79.9% of residents, 94.3% born in Australia, and 95.1% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 65.5% of residents in Bourke - Brewarrina compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplaces, Australian Aboriginal ancestry is reported by 27.9% of the Bourke - Brewarrina population, markedly exceeding the 4.6% recorded regionally. Australian ancestry comprises 26.2%, while English heritage accounts for 23.7%, below the regional level of 30.5%.
Among other backgrounds, Irish heritage represents 7.7% in Bourke - Brewarrina against 8.8% in the surrounding region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bourke - Brewarrina is 36. 25.5% 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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Demographically, Bourke - Brewarrina has a younger population profile than Regional NSW. As of estimates updated to August 2026, young residents aged 0 - 24 represent 34.0% of the community compared to 29.3% in Regional NSW, while seniors aged 65+ account for 17.5% versus 23.3% regionally. The estimated median age of 36 remains level with the 2021 Census and sits 7 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 from that Census. Since the Census, the middle-aged cohort aged 45 - 64 has reduced from 26.9% to 23.1%. Looking to 2041, senior demographics are anticipated to capture most expansion, gaining 2 residents with no percentage growth to reach 600, while the 0 - 24 and 45 - 64 cohorts are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bourke - Brewarrina
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 50 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,428 at the 2021 Census → 3,420 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 (105011092). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.