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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 3,421 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Bourke - Brewarrina's population is around 3,421 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 7 people (0.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,428 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,420 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 43 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 0.10 persons per square kilometer, a level providing ample space per person. While Bourke - Brewarrina experienced a 0.2% decline since census, the SA3 area achieved 1.3% growth, highlighting divergent population trends.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 74.5% of overall population gains during recent periods. ABS and Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024, utilizing 2022 as the baseline, are adopted for each SA2 region. In instances where these are unavailable, AreaSearch incorporates NSW State Government projections from 2022, which use 2021 as their baseline. The age group expansion rates from these collections are also applied to all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at these demographic pathways, expectations point to a contraction in the overall population, with a projected reduction of 962 residents by 2041 using this approach. Even so, expansion is predicted within particular age brackets, most notably those aged 85 and over, which is expected to increase by 62 individuals. Refer to the age breakdown for further information.
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Property development in Bourke - Brewarrina is extremely quiet, showing an average of only 3 approvals annually, which sums to 17 over the course of the last five years. Such minimal building volumes are typical for rural locations where residential requirements remain modest and new construction is constrained by localized demand and infrastructure limits. It is worth noting that due to these tiny approval quantities, year-on-year variations and relative growth rates can shift dramatically based on individual project listings. Bourke - Brewarrina exhibits a much lower volume of construction and planning approvals when compared to the Rest of NSW, a trend that also falls short of nationwide benchmarks.
Current planning activity consists of 67.0% standalone houses and 33.0% multi-unit or semi-detached options, pointing to a growing selection of attached properties designed to offer choices across different price points, ranging from large family spaces to compact, economical alternatives. This represents a clear shift from the historical layout where houses account for 94.0% of existing stock, indicating a drop in the availability of developable land alongside changes in lifestyle choices and accommodation cost pressures. Faced with projections of flat or shrinking population counts, the Bourke - Brewarrina region will likely experience reduced housing pressure, creating advantageous buying conditions in the local real estate market.
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. 17 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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Local economic performance and growth are heavily influenced by shifts in regional infrastructure, major works, and municipal planning strategies. In total, AreaSearch has flagged 1 project that is expected to affect this region. The main projects identified 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, with details provided on those of direct local interest.
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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 59.6%. 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 has a workforce characterized by solid capability, with essential public services well represented, an unemployment rate of 6.9%, and a 1.7% increase in estimated employment over the last year. By March 2026, there are 1,493 working residents, though the jobless rate sits 2.8% higher than the Regional NSW mark of 4.1%, while participation in the labour force matches Regional NSW's 60.6% closely. According to Census records, a modest portion of the workforce, 13.7%, carried out their duties from home, though the influence of pandemic lockdowns should be kept in mind.
The primary job categories for residents are concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, along with public administration & safety. The local market shows a particularly heavy reliance on agriculture, forestry & fishing, with staffing numbers reaching 3.7 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 1.0% of the local workforce, which is lower than the 5.8% seen across Regional NSW. Although local jobs exist, comparison of the Census working population against the local resident population indicates a portion of workers travel outside the immediate area for their jobs. An examination of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 1.7% while the overall labour force shrank by 2.0%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 3.4 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a broader view of expected worker demand in Bourke - Brewarrina. These models, spanning five and ten years, are combined with local employment data to estimate future patterns. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but these rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the local work profile suggests employment in Bourke - Brewarrina could rise by 5.6% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation rather than a forecast incorporating local population models.
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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ATO records for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Bourke - Brewarrina SA2 sit below national benchmarks, reporting a median of $49,707 and an average of $56,296. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of approximately $54,837 for the median and $62,106 for the average as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 places individual earnings at the 42nd percentile ($770 weekly) and household earnings at the 24th percentile.
Income distribution shows the largest group, representing 27.8% of local residents (951 people), falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the wider region where this segment comprises 29.9% of households. Housing costs are manageable with residents keeping 91.6% of their income, though disposable income levels remain low, ranking at 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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Residential property types in Bourke - Brewarrina at the time of the last Census consisted of 94.0% separate houses and 6.0% alternative structures such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other lodgings, compared to Regional NSW where houses make up 82.6% and other formats represent 17.4%. Home ownership rates in Bourke - Brewarrina trailing Regional NSW at 33.6%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged at 20.4% or rented at 46.0%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $867 was much lower than the Regional NSW average, while the median weekly rent stood at $160, compared to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
On a national scale, Bourke - Brewarrina's mortgage costs are significantly below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well below the national median 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 make up the majority of households at 64.3%, which is comprised of 23.9% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 15.3% single parent arrangements. The remaining 35.7% consists of non-family households, where single occupants account for 33.4% and shared group housing accounts for 2.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is identical to the average for Regional NSW.
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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The local area presents educational hurdles, with university graduation rates of 19.7% falling well short of the NSW average of 32.2%. This dynamic presents both a difficulty and a clear opening for focused education programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 14.7%, followed by postgraduate studies at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Practical and vocational qualifications are common, with 34.4% of citizens aged 15 and over possessing trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 24.1%. Engagement in learning programs is quite high, with 36.7% of the population currently participating in formal study.
This student group includes 16.5% enrolled in primary schools, 9.2% in high schools, and 2.8% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bourke - Brewarrina reaches 110 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 170 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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Public transport networks in Bourke - Brewarrina feature 110 active transit stops offering a combination of train and bus connections. These stops are served by 17 distinct routes, which provide a total of 165 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 6653 meters away from their nearest transit stop. Reflecting the residential character of the area, most workers travel outward, with private vehicles serving as the primary commute mode at 76% and walking accounting for 19%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 cars per home, which is below the regional average, while 13.7% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected under pandemic conditions.
Transit services average 23 trips daily across the active routes, which translates to roughly 1 weekly trip for each individual stop. The linked map highlights the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
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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Local health statistics show considerable challenges in Bourke - Brewarrina, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, with a notable presence of common conditions across younger and older residents alike, and a very low rate of private health insurance covering only about 48% of the population (~1,624 people). This is lower than the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis were identified as the most prevalent health conditions, affecting 8.6% and 6.7% of the population respectively, while 70.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Working-age individuals experience higher than average rates of chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 17.0% of the local population (582 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Health profiles for older residents indicate some difficulties, with national rankings for this group exceeding those of the general local population.
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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Bourke - Brewarrina displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 79.9% of the population, 94.3% of residents born in Australia, and 95.1% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 65.5% of the local population, compared to 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Regarding family backgrounds and parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Bourke - Brewarrina are Australian Aboriginal at 27.9% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 4.6%, Australian at 26.2%, and English at 23.7%, which sits below the regional average of 30.5%.
There are also distinct variations in other ethnic background representations, with Irish ancestry recorded at 7.7% of the population in Bourke - Brewarrina compared to 8.8% across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bourke - Brewarrina is 36. 26.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 36 years in Bourke - Brewarrina is much lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and slightly below the Australian median of 38 years. The 0 - 4 age cohort is highly represented at 8.4% compared to Regional NSW, while the 65 - 74 bracket is less common at 9.5%. Post-2021 Census statistics show the 35 to 44 age group increased from 10.8% to 12.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 4.2% to 5.7%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.7% to 8.8% and the 5 to 14 group decreased from 14.4% to 12.9%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest major demographic shifts in Bourke - Brewarrina, with the 85+ cohort expected to grow by 97% (62 people), increasing from 64 to 127 residents. The combined age brackets from 65 and over are projected to account for 100% of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the community, while the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 groups 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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 43 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,428 at the 2021 Census → 3,421 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (105011092). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.