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The median house price in Broken Hill is $284k, with units at $445k. House values have moved 4.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Broken Hill has an estimated 17,515 residents, down from 17,588 at the 2021 Census. That puts 103 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research by AreaSearch, Broken Hill records a resident count of approximately 17,515 people as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 73 people (0.4%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 17,588 people. This updated count combines the ABS estimated resident population figure of 17,515 from June 2025 with 13 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. Consequently, population density stands at 103 persons per square kilometer, highlighting ample land availability and capacity for future expansion. Throughout the last decade, Broken Hill registered a steady -0.5% compound annual growth rate, performing ahead of the wider SA3 area.
Inbound overseas migration served as virtually the sole contributor to local demographic additions over recent timeframes. Demographic modeling incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections pegged to a 2022 base year, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2-level series using a 2021 base year where required. Age cohort trajectories from these datasets are further utilized across all areas between 2032 and 2041. Over this projection horizon, the total demographic base is forecast to contract by 4,140 persons by 2041 under this framework. Conversely, certain demographic segments will expand, most notably persons aged 85 and over, who are expected to increase by 120 people. Additional details are outlined in the age section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
33 new dwellings have been approved in Broken Hill over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 0.4 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 building approvals in Broken Hill have averaged approximately 6 properties annually, accumulating to 33 homes across the previous 5 financial years. Alongside a declining population trend, newly delivered stock appears to satisfy local demand while presenting healthy options for purchasers, with an average construction value of $433,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $24.7 million during this financial year, reflecting a steady pace of non-residential development. Relative to Rest of NSW, per-capita residential approvals in Broken Hill run at roughly three-quarters the regional pace and place within the 8th percentile nationwide.
This suggests constrained options for buyers alongside heightened focus on existing properties, despite a recent uptick in building activity. Building volumes also track below national averages, indicating an established market environment alongside potential development hurdles. In addition, standalone detached houses constituted the entirety of recent residential builds, reinforcing a low-density urban fabric tailored to space-oriented buyers. An average ratio of 2128 people per approved dwelling highlights the region's subdued construction pipeline. Given expectations of a flat to shrinking demographic base, Broken Hill is likely to experience eased accommodation demand, which may yield favorable purchasing conditions.
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 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Broken Hill, worth an estimated $1.12 billion. A further 67 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.7 billion. 16 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 momentum and community performance are heavily shaped by regional planning and major capital works. AreaSearch has highlighted 5 key development initiatives expected to influence the district. Notable projects comprise the Silver City Energy Storage Centre, the Broken Hill Health Service Redevelopment - MHIPU, ED Upgrade and Key Worker Accommodation, the Broken Hill Community Health Centre, and the Broken Hill Town Square Redevelopment.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Silver City Energy Storage Centre
The Silver City Energy Storage Centre is a 200 MW / 1,600 MWh Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) facility being developed by Hydrostor at a disused mine site on the northeast outskirts of Broken Hill. The plant will store excess renewable electricity by compressing air into a purpose-built underground cavern, then release it through turbines during peak demand to provide more than 8 hours of long-duration storage. It will form the backbone of a Broken Hill mini-grid capable of supplying the town independently of the National Electricity Market, replacing ageing diesel generators and improving energy security across the Far West region.The project secured Crown Lands lease arrangements with the NSW Government in November 2024 (65-year lease), Development Application approval from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in February 2025, and a USD 55 million credit facility from Export Development Canada in September 2025, on top of AUD 45 million from ARENA. In March 2026 the NSW Land and Environment Court upheld an appeal by neighbouring tourism operator Outback Astronomy and imposed amended consent conditions covering noise and light monitoring, consultation requirements at major project stages, and a requirement that a separate lapsed mining approval at the Flying Doctor deposit be confirmed surrendered before works commence. Construction is now expected to begin around September 2026, supporting up to 750 full-time equivalent job years and approximately AUD 240 million of expenditure in the local Broken Hill community.
Broken Hill Community Health Centre
Integrated community health centre delivered as part of the Broken Hill Health Service Redevelopment. The facility includes a five-chair dental health clinic, child and family/community health services and new staff offices. Works also reconfigured parts of the main hospital's ambulatory care wing.
Broken Hill Health Service Redevelopment - MHIPU, ED Upgrade and Key Worker Accommodation
A comprehensive redevelopment of health facilities in Broken Hill, featuring a new 8-bed Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit (AMHIPU) and a $12 million Emergency Department (ED) upgrade. The ED works included a full internal refurbishment, reconfiguration for improved patient flow, and a new 24/7 dedicated entrance. The project also delivered 20 new key worker accommodation units to support staff recruitment and retention in the Far West region. Stage 3, the final phase of the ED upgrade, was officially completed in December 2025, marking the conclusion of the broader redevelopment works.
Broken Hill North Mine Project
State Significant Development for recommencement of underground mining operations at the Broken Hill North Mine. The North Mine Deeps resource contains 3.7 million tonnes at 11.3% zinc, 13.5% lead and 219 g/t silver making it one of the highest grade deposits in the world.
Broken Hill Town Square Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the central town square completed in March 2025 to enhance accessibility, functionality, and event hosting capabilities. Features include improved all-abilities access to central lawn, new seating at footpath and lawn level, misting sculptures for cooling, integrated planter boxes with trees, feature paving showcasing local rocks and minerals, new shade structure inspired by mining heritage, and reinstallation of the Women's Memorial. The project forms part of a Welcome Walk linking the railway station to Sturt Park.
O'Neill Sporting Precinct Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of the sporting precinct featuring 10 new netball courts with Rebound Ace surfaces, upgraded lighting, fencing, shelters, and disability-inclusive walkways connecting all facilities. The project also includes improved parking, landscaping, seating and inclusive toilets to enhance community sports facilities.
Broken Hill Battery Energy Storage System
50MW/100MWh Large-Scale Battery Energy Storage System with grid-forming inverters. Provides grid stability and energy storage for the National Electricity Market. Funded by ARENA to provide grid stability for the region. Became operational in August 2024.
Broken Hill Solar Plant
53MW solar photovoltaic power plant generating approximately 126,000 MWh of renewable electricity annually. Located on 140 hectares adjacent to Willyama Common. Developed by AGL Energy and now operated by Tilt Renewables since 2024. Jointly funded by ARENA and NSW Government.
7,396 residents of Broken Hill are employed, from a labour force of 7,629. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 52.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Broken Hill maintains a diverse employment landscape across blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by strong representation across essential services, an unemployment rate of 3.1%, and steady workforce metrics over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents total 7,396, while local unemployment sits 1.1% under the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW. However, the local participation rate of 52.8% trails the Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. In addition, 4.7% of local workers reported working remotely during the Census, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, mining, and retail trade.
Mining represents a prominent regional specialisation, with local workforce concentration reaching 4.6 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.0% of local employment, trailing the 5.3% observed across Regional NSW. Although local positions exist, a comparison of local employment counts with resident worker totals indicates that substantial numbers of residents travel beyond the locality for work. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 2.1% and total employment dipped by 0.3%, driving a 1.7 percentage points reduction in unemployment. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Long-term outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment trends in Broken Hill. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variations across industries. Weighting these projections against the local industry distribution indicates potential local employment gains of 6.5% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, noting this represents an unadjusted industry-weighted extrapolation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Broken Hill is $1,173 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $647 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,659 a year against an average of $66,175. 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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Taxation statistics from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Broken Hill SA2 earnings moderately below nationwide benchmarks. Local taxpayers recorded a median income of $55,659 and an average income of $66,175, compared with $52,390 and $65,215 respectively across Regional NSW. Factoring in 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, local income estimates reach approximately $61,403 (median) and $73,004 (average) as of March 2026. Across the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings all ranked between the 11th and 18th percentiles across Australia. The most common income tier is the $400 - 799 weekly range, accounting for 27.2% of residents (4,764 residents), whereas the regional profile is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 29.9%.
While residents retain 90.0% of earnings after housing outlays, overall disposable income ranks in the 18th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Broken Hill had 7,308 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 3% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $867 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.1%. 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 records indicate that separate houses represented 94.9% of Broken Hill's residential stock, while semi-detached homes, units, and alternative formats comprised 5.1%, contrasting with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Outright home ownership stood at 43.9%, well above regional norms, with remaining properties distributed between mortgaged (31.3%) and rented (24.8%) tenures. Typical housing costs remain low, with median monthly mortgage repayments of $867 and median weekly rent of $220, compared to $1,733 and $330 in Regional NSW. These figures are also well below national medians of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Broken Hill counted 7,308 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family dwellings comprise 60.6% of local residences, consisting of couples without children (26.0%), couples with children (19.3%), and single parent arrangements (14.2%). The remaining 39.4% consists of non-family households, led by lone person occupancies at 37.1% alongside group households at 2.2%. The typical household size of 2.2 people sits below the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.5% of adults in Broken Hill hold a university qualification, including 9.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 30.7% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 2,551 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 908 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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Educational attainment figures show tertiary degree holding at 13.5%, trailing the NSW statewide benchmark of 32.2%. Among higher education qualifications, bachelor degrees account for 9.3%, postgraduate awards represent 2.2%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.0%. Vocational training forms a major strength, with 38.6% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, consisting of certificates (30.7%) and advanced diplomas (7.9%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 27.9% of residents participating in education. By segment, 10.6% attend primary school, 7.6% are enrolled in secondary school, and 2.7% are engaged in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Broken Hill reaches 111 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 transit infrastructure in Broken Hill encompasses 111 operating stops across bus and rail networks. These points of access are connected via 21 routes, delivering a collective 1,837 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage provides convenient access, with an average distance of 231 meters to the nearest transit stop. Commuting is heavily oriented toward outward travel, with private vehicles accounting for 93% of journeys and walking representing 4%. Private motor vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, sitting below the regional norm, while 4.7% of workers conducted their duties from home according to the 2021 Census.
Transit service frequency across the network totals an average of 262 trips per day, providing roughly 16 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying location map identifies the 100 nearest stops from the central coordinate.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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56.6% of residents in Broken Hill report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 8.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 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 and mortality indicators reviewed by AreaSearch reveal noticeable health pressures in Broken Hill, with chronic illnesses impacting cohorts across different age brackets. Concurrently, private health insurance coverage sits slightly behind typical SA2 benchmarks, covering approximately 52% of the local population (~9,125 people). Arthritis and asthma constitute the most widespread chronic conditions locally, affecting 12.0 and 10.2% of the population respectively, while 56.6% reported no diagnosed long-term health ailments, below the 63.3% level recorded across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts display elevated rates of chronic illness, while residents aged 65 and over total 4,320 people (24.7% of the locality), exceeding the 23.3% regional benchmark.
Senior health metrics present several challenges, aligning broadly with national rankings for the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Broken Hill is largely Australian-born, at 94.3% of residents, with 3.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.2%) and English (29.9%). 7.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures place Broken Hill below broader averages, with Australian citizens making up 89.1% of the populace, 94.3% born domestically, and 96.3% speaking solely English at home. Christianity is the dominant faith, followed by 43.8% of residents, in contrast to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral backgrounds via parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Broken Hill are Australian at 34.2%, English at 29.9%, and Australian Aboriginal at 7.3%. Several specific community groups show distinct local concentrations, including Maltese residents at 1.2% (compared to 0.4% regionally), German ancestry at 3.6% (against 3.1% regionally), and Filipino ancestry at 1.1% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Broken Hill is 44. 23.2% 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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Broken Hill's age profile tracks closely with Regional NSW, showing a maximum divergence of 1.3 percentage points across cohorts. AreaSearch calculates a median age of 44 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 1 year older than the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census, compared to a nationwide median of 38. Since the Census, the share of residents aged 45 - 64 has declined from 26.0% to an estimated 22.8%. Projections to 2041 indicate no significant expansion across any broad age cohort, with contractions anticipated among youth, young adults, middle-aged groups, and early retirees.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Broken Hill
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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 8 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 — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,588 at the 2021 Census → 17,515 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 (105021097). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.