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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 Bulahdelah - Stroud is $665k. House values have moved 4.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Bulahdelah - Stroud has an estimated 5,491 residents, up from 5,235 at the 2021 Census — a change of 256 people, or 4.9%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 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 the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Bulahdelah - Stroud stands at approximately 5,491 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 256 people (4.9%) relative to the 5,235 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated figure is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,482 along with 61 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population level yields a density of 2.4 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with substantial personal space. The 4.9% population growth since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (2.9%), positioning the area as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 81.9% of the population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates population projections for each SA2 region from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. Where these projections are unavailable, SA2 data from the NSW State Government's 2022 release with a 2021 baseline is substituted. Age group growth trajectories derived from these sources are extended to project local populations from 2032 to 2041. Future expectations indicate growth aligned with the bottom national quartile for regional areas. The latest annual ERP statistics suggest the population will expand by 3 persons by 2041, representing a net contraction of 0.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
118 new dwellings have been approved in Bulahdelah - Stroud over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of approximately 23 residential building approvals are registered annually in Bulahdelah - Stroud, totaling 118 approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 20 during the current FY-26 period. Given that newly constructed dwellings have accommodated an average of 3.2 new residents each over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand remains well ahead of new supply, a trend that typically drives upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers, with new homes constructed at an average cost of $342,000. Furthermore, the residential focus of the locality is underscored by just $1.9 million in commercial development approvals registered during the current financial year.
Relative to the Rest of NSW, new residential approvals per capita in Bulahdelah - Stroud run at about three-quarters of the average, placing the area in the 55th percentile of all locations nationwide. Approved construction consists of 95.0% detached houses and 5.0% attached dwellings, preserving the established low-density environment and providing spacious family properties. With approximately 286 people for every approved dwelling, the locality exhibits typical low-density metrics. Given that population forecasts point to a stable or declining resident count, Bulahdelah - Stroud is likely to experience less pressure on housing demand, which should benefit prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bulahdelah - Stroud
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AreaSearch tracks 74 current infrastructure and development projects close to Bulahdelah - Stroud, worth an estimated $13.6 billion. 18 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and tourism. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure, major projects, and planning frameworks are key determinants of local economic performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects likely to affect the local area. The most relevant initiatives include the Port Stephens Housing Delivery Program, the Stratford Renewable Energy Hub, the Port of Newcastle Clean Energy Precinct, and the Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan (LEP) & Development Control Plan (DCP).
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29 Myall Street - One storey dwelling and subdivision (2 lots)
Development at 29 Myall Street involves a new single-storey dwelling with Torrens-title subdivision creating two lots. The original DA (DA2025/0343) was approved on 23 Jun 2025. Subsequent modification applications (e.g. MOD2025/0196 and MOD2025/0182) are under consideration by Mid-Coast Council, including updates to plans and documentation.
16 Bayview Road - Two-storey Dwelling
Single new two-storey house on Lot 7 DP270572. DA DA2025/0190 was exhibited 28 Mar-24 Apr 2025 and is now determined. A Construction Certificate (CC2025/0575) was issued by a private certifier in Oct 2025, indicating the project has moved into construction.
125-127 Myall Street Subdivision
Subdivision of land into smaller lots; no new dwellings proposed (0).
57 Marine Drive, Tea Gardens - Multi Residential Housing (Modification)
Section 4.55(2) modification to DA2023/0801 for multi residential housing at the rear of the site (two two storey dwellings). Modification application MOD2025/0153 (Portal ref PAN-557142) has been approved by Mid Coast Council.
Tea Gardens Library Upgrade & Extension
97 m2 extension delivering a new meeting/events space (study area when not in use), amenities upgrade, access ramp upgrade, new carpet, self-serve technology and a local history alcove. Works commenced May 2025 and the upgraded library reopened on 15 September 2025. Project funded via Public Libraries Infrastructure Grant and State Library of NSW Local Special Projects funding.
Port Stephens Housing Delivery Program
A Council-led, Australian Government Housing Support Program-funded initiative targeting 11,100 new homes across the Port Stephens LGA by 2041 to help accommodate an expected 20,000 additional residents over 20 years. The program is built on the endorsed Port Stephens Local Housing Strategy and Housing Supply Plan, and includes a Master Plan for the Raymond Terrace Sub-Precincts prepared jointly with Homes NSW to bring forward affordable housing supply, a Public Domain Plan for the Raymond Terrace town centre, and a suite of Development Application reforms including a new digital Development Control Plan and Development Application Supporting Handbook.Council reports it is now among the fastest in the Hunter region for DA turnaround, averaging 57 days, and has approved 225 additional residential lots at the Monarch's Rise Estate within the Kings Hill West urban release area, bringing total approved lots there to 325. A first Local Housing Strategy Annual Report was presented to Council in September 2025 confirming the program is broadly on track, and a new Raymond Terrace Place Plan is in community consultation to guide the next stage of housing and public space delivery in the town.
Stratford Renewable Energy Hub
Yancoal is proposing to develop the Stratford Renewable Energy Hub at the site of the former Stratford Mining Complex following the completion of mining in 2024. The project includes a 300 MW / 3,600 MWh pumped hydro energy storage system and a 330 MW solar farm, construction of an upper reservoir, reconfiguration of existing Stratford East Dam to act as a lower reservoir, an on-site substation. The site is zoned for heavy industrial use and has been declared Critical State Significant Infrastructure.
Salamander Bay Shopping Centre Expansion
Commercial hub expansion including standalone ALDI store, Woolworths service station, medical centre, specialty retail outlets, and enhanced parking facilities. The shopping centre was acquired by Charter Hall Group for $174.5 million in 2017 and rebranded as Salamander Bay Square.
2,448 residents of Bulahdelah - Stroud are employed, from a labour force of 2,544. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 54.7%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 4,936, about 90% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor market in Bulahdelah - Stroud displays a balanced distribution of white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with a notably strong representation in the construction sector and a low unemployment rate of 3.8%. A total of 2,448 residents are employed as of March 2026, which keeps the unemployment rate 0.3% below the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation is considerably lower at 54.7% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a moderate 21.3% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 containment measures.
The primary employment sectors for residents are construction, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and health care & social assistance. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with representation reaching 2.3 times the Regional NSW norm. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented, employing 12.2% of residents compared to 16.9% across the region. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are limited. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 3.5% and total employment fell by 4.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment contract by 0.9% and the labor force shrink by 0.4%, also resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer a broader framework for local labor demand. These five and ten-year national projections have been applied to the local industry mix to model potential employment trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Applying these trends to the local industry distribution suggests that employment within Bulahdelah - Stroud could rise by 5.6% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bulahdelah - Stroud is $1,189 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $577 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,004 a year against an average of $51,926. 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 tax data from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal incomes in the Bulahdelah - Stroud SA2 sit below the national average. Taxpayers in the area recorded a median income of $43,004 and an average income of $51,926, which compares to median and average figures of $52,390 and $65,215 for Regional NSW. Adjusting these values for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $47,442 for median income and $57,285 for average income as of March 2026.
The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes in Bulahdelah - Stroud between the 9th and 12th national percentiles. The largest income bracket contains 26.8% of local taxpayers (1,471 people) earning between $400 - 799, contrasting with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common at 29.9%. Once housing costs are met, residents retain 85.6% of their income, which ranks in the 15th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bulahdelah - Stroud had 1,954 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,538 a month. Rent absorbs 25.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Based on the most recent Census, the housing stock in Bulahdelah - Stroud consists of 97.9% detached houses and 2.1% other options like semi-detached dwellings, apartments, or alternative formats, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other options across Regional NSW. Home ownership is high, with 49.2% of homes owned outright, while 34.5% are mortgaged and 16.3% are rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,538 is lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $300 is also below the regional figure of $330. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Bulahdelah - Stroud are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bulahdelah - Stroud counted 1,954 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 70.5% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 24.8%, couples without children at 34.4%, and single-parent households at 10.3%. The remaining 29.5% are non-family households, including single-person households at 26.7% and group households at 2.8%. The average household size stands at 2.4 people, matching the average for Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.6% of adults in Bulahdelah - Stroud hold a university qualification, including 9.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 33.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 528 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 928 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 region exhibits lower rates of formal higher education, with 13.6% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap presents an opportunity for targeted educational support programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 43.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a non-school qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (33.2%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in learning, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This group comprises 10.8% in primary schools, 8.3% in high schools, and 2.5% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bulahdelah - Stroud reaches 220 stops on 48 routes, timetabled for about 580 services a week. The typical home sits about 570 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 in Bulahdelah - Stroud includes 220 active stops, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops are served by 48 distinct routes that supply a total of 575 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 567 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 91% of commuters, while 7% walk. Average vehicle ownership is 1.7 cars per household, exceeding the regional average.
Working from home was recorded for 21.3% of residents during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Services average 82 daily trips across the transit network, which translates to approximately 2 weekly connections per individual stop. The accompanying map illustrates the location of the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
61.1% of residents in Bulahdelah - Stroud report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 8.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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An evaluation by AreaSearch of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates highlights notable health difficulties in Bulahdelah - Stroud across both youth and older cohorts, with a low rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 46% of the population (~2,514 people). This is below the Regional NSW average of 51.9% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 12.0% and 8.9% of residents. Meanwhile, 61.1% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Chronic conditions are elevated among the working-age cohort. Residents aged 65 and over make up 27.6% of the population (1,517 people), compared to 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health metrics for local seniors are challenging, with national rankings for this cohort showing greater vulnerability than the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bulahdelah - Stroud is largely Australian-born, at 90.5% of residents, with 2.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.4%) and English (33.5%). 4.8% 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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Bulahdelah - Stroud displays low cultural diversity relative to broader benchmarks, with citizenship at 89.0%, Australian-born residents at 90.5%, and English-only speakers at 97.8% of the population. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 57.8% of residents, which is slightly above the Regional NSW level of 55.9%. The most common ancestries in Bulahdelah - Stroud are Australian at 34.4%, English at 33.5%, and Irish at 8.3%. Specific demographic concentrations include Australian Aboriginal residents at 4.8% of the population (compared to 4.6% in the region), Maltese ancestry at 0.6% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Scottish ancestry at 7.7% (compared to 8.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bulahdelah - Stroud is 51, older than 92% of areas nationally. 17.5% 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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The median age in Bulahdelah - Stroud is 51 years, which is higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age group is overrepresented, making up 17.4% of the population compared to 11.2% nationally. Conversely, young adults aged 25 - 34 are underrepresented at 6.1%. Demographic shifts since the 2021 Census show the 15 to 24 cohort growing from 8.7% to 11.4% and the 35 to 44 cohort increasing from 8.8% to 10.3%. Over the same period, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.4% to 12.0% and the 25 to 34 group declined from 8.3% to 6.1%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the cohort aged 85 and over will expand by 52% (79 people), rising from 153 to 233. The aging trend is pronounced, with individuals aged 65+ making up 66% of the projected population growth, while the 0 to 4 and 45 to 54 age brackets are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bulahdelah - Stroud
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 — 61 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,235 at the 2021 Census → 5,491 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 (108011151). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.