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This analysis uses ABS Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2) boundaries, which can materially differ from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) even when sharing similar names.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Byron Bay is $2.21m, with units at $1.36m. House values have moved -1.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Byron Bay has an estimated 11,503 residents, up from 10,914 at the 2021 Census — a change of 589 people, or 5.4%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 266 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 93.3% of that increase. That puts 289 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 the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Byron Bay stands at approximately 11,503 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 589 people (5.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,914 residents. This adjustment is calculated based on the ABS estimated resident population of 11,482 in June 2025 combined with 266 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. With this population level, the density reaches 289 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per inhabitant and opportunities for future expansion. The 5.4% population gain since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (3.7%) as well as the Rest of NSW, positioning the locality as a regional leader in growth.
The rise in population was heavily influenced by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 93.3% of the total demographic gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from Geoscience Australia and the ABS for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are implemented. The age cohort growth rates derived from these datasets are projected forward for all locations from 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic pathways, population expansion is projected to run slightly below the median rate of non-metropolitan areas across Australia, with the locality expected to add 1,110 persons by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP data, translating to a total gain of 9.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
375 new dwellings have been approved in Byron Bay over the past five years, an average of 75 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 52 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 70, 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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On average, Byron Bay registers approximately 75 new residential building approvals annually, summing to 375 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 65 approvals have been documented. With an average of 1.4 new residents moving in per approved home over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local sector indicates a healthy equilibrium between supply and demand, fostering stable market dynamics. Newly built properties carry an average construction value of $850,000, illustrating a developer emphasis on high-end, premium housing projects. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $54.9 million during this financial year, reflecting robust local commercial development.
Byron Bay registers moderately higher building activity levels than the Rest of NSW, exceeding the regional per capita average by 15.0% over the 5 year period, which helps maintain choices for purchasers while supporting demand for existing real estate. Recent residential construction is split between 52.0% detached homes and 48.0% attached dwellings, showing a rising proportion of medium-density formats that provide diverse choices across different price ranges, ranging from conventional family properties to smaller, more affordable options. There are roughly 140 people per residential approval, reflecting a low density development environment. Demographic projections indicate that Byron Bay will add 1,089 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Considering ongoing construction trends, the volume of new residential supply is anticipated to easily satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population increases above current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Byron Bay, worth an estimated $515 million. A further 104 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.91 billion. 27 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 performance is heavily shaped by adjustments to regional infrastructure, key construction projects, and zoning policies. AreaSearch has tracked 26 projects that are expected to influence the area. Prominent developments include the Byron Bay Drainage Upgrade, Bohemian Byron Bay, MARE Apartments, and the project at 9-15 Clifford Street, with detailed profiles of the most significant initiatives provided below.
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Byron Bay Drainage Upgrade
Stage 1 works to upgrade town centre drainage to reduce flooding impacts across Byron Bay. Scope includes new trunk drainage in Byron Street and parts of Jonson Street, works in the Lawson Street South car park and rail corridor, plus associated road and footpath upgrades, tree planting, and seating.
Eade Byron Bay
EADE Byron Bay is a luxury beachfront development featuring 25 beachside residences by Vitale Property Group. Amenities include private pools, a wellness center, and shared work zones. Designed by Hayball and Alexander & Co, the project aims for an 8-star NatHERS rating and operates entirely without gas.
Bohemian Byron Bay
Mixed-use redevelopment of the former Byron Plaza site by Luxcon Group comprising 44 two and three bedroom apartments designed by PBD Architects with interiors by Coco Republic. The project includes a rooftop pool club with a 25m heated pool, gym, spa and sauna, plus ground-floor retail and a hawker-style food lane (Spice Lane) inspired by Sydney's Spice Alley. Consent was issued by the Northern Regional Planning Panel with a later modification reducing dwellings to 44.Luxcon lists an indicative completion of 2026 and sales remain active as at mid-2025.
MARE Apartments
Mixed-use project with eight 3-bedroom residences, private balconies, secure basement parking, lift access, rooftop pool and landscaped public laneway linking Marvell Street to Fletcher Lane. Ground-floor retail tenancies complement the residences. Architecture and interiors by HGA Studio; sales by Byron Bay Sothebys International Realty.
9-15 Clifford Street Development
4,060sqm mixed-use beachside development site with potential for residential and commercial development. Currently has 9 existing units.
Mercato on Byron
Completed lifestyle retail and entertainment precinct anchored by Woolworths and a nine-screen Palace Cinemas, with sustainable features including a 5 Star Green Star rating, rooftop solar, and water harvesting.
Suffolk Park Roundabout
Byron Shire Council has formally withdrawn from a grant to install traffic lights and is now seeking funding and approvals to create concept plans for a mini or standard roundabout at the Clifford Street and Broken Head Road intersection in Suffolk Park. The proposed roundabout is intended to improve safety and reduce congestion at the known blackspot. The feasibility of the roundabout is being assessed, as it may require clearing a council reserve with high-value vegetation.
Tennyson Street Upgrade
Council has extended Tennyson Street to connect with Gilmore Crescent near the Byron Bay Skate Park to support a future NSW emergency services precinct. Road construction finished in July 2025, with opening pending completion of lighting, line marking and signage. The upgrade improves pedestrian and cycle links through the Sandhills precinct and adds 33 new parking spaces.
6,394 residents of Byron Bay are employed, from a labour force of 6,591. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 66.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,462, about 108% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 workforce in Byron Bay is characterized by high levels of education, with a strong representation of the hospitality and tourism sectors, a low unemployment rate of 3.0%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.5% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 6,394 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.1% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is notably elevated, reaching 66.0% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census records indicate that a significant 30.5% of the working population operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of pandemic lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. The representation of the accommodation & food sector is especially pronounced, with employment concentration measuring 2.8 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety is underrepresented, employing only 2.3% of the local workforce compared to 7.5% in Regional NSW. A ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident, recorded during the Census, indicates an above-average volume of local employment opportunities. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed persons grew by 3.5% while the labor force expanded by 4.0%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment contract by 0.9% and the labor force shrink by 0.4%, with a corresponding 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding potential future demand in Byron Bay. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local industry mix to model growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary considerably across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment distribution suggests that Byron Bay's employment will expand by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes that does not account for local population projections.
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Median household income in Byron Bay is $1,748 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $837 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,411 a year against an average of $74,548. The average runs 76% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal incomes in the Byron Bay SA2 are exceptionally high by national standards, with a median of $42,411 and an average of $74,548. This compares to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $46,788 for the median and $82,241 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the area are positioned around the 53rd percentile nationally.
In terms of distribution, the largest cohort consists of 30.6% of residents (3,519 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the broader region where 29.9% fall into the same bracket. Housing cost burdens are prominent, leaving only 78.6% of income disposable, which ranks in the 44th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Byron Bay had 3,952 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 62% detached houses and 8% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $620 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,340 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 35.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Byron Bay at the time of the last Census consisted of 62.3% standalone houses and 37.7% alternative housing options such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to Regional NSW where standalone houses made up 82.6% and alternative dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Home ownership rates in Byron Bay were slightly below the Regional NSW benchmark, standing at 36.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (25.6%) or renters (38.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of residents was $2,340, substantially higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $620, compared to $330 in Regional NSW.
Nationally, Byron Bay's mortgage repayments are elevated compared to the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Byron Bay counted 3,952 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,165 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of local households at 58.4%, consisting of couples with children at 21.4%, couples without children at 26.7%, and single parent households at 9.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.6%, with single person households making up 29.1% and group households representing 12.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is identical to the Regional NSW average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.1% of adults in Byron Bay hold a university qualification, including 29.4% with a bachelor degree and 8.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 19.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,675 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,074 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 level of educational qualification in Byron Bay is substantially higher than regional benchmarks, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 24.3% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 29.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical training is also common, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 13.3% and certificates at 19.6%.
Participation in education is high, with 28.4% of local residents enrolled in some form of study. This cohort includes 8.8% of the population attending primary school, 6.3% in secondary school, and 4.4% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Byron Bay reaches 101 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 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 1.4 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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An analysis of public transit shows 101 active stops in Byron Bay, incorporating both rail and bus options. These locations are connected to 45 separate routes, providing a total of 802 passenger services each week. Accessibility is rated favorably, with residents living an average of 233 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the locality, the majority of working residents travel outside the area to work, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 81%, followed by walking at 9% and cycling at 7%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles.
A high proportion of residents, 30.5%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may be influenced by conditions during the pandemic. Transit services average 114 daily trips across the local network, which averages out to roughly 7 weekly services for each individual stop. The corresponding map highlights the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.6% of residents in Byron Bay report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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Byron Bay exhibits favorable health statistics, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with low rates of common medical issues observed in both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 56% of the population (~6,453 people) holding cover, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW. The primary health conditions reported by local residents are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 7.1% and 6.2% of the population, respectively. A high proportion of residents, 75.6%, reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age population displays strong health profiles with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.5% of the community (2,008 people), which is lower than the 23.4% proportion in Regional NSW. Seniors in the area exhibit particularly positive health metrics, ranking higher relative to national averages than the younger cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.4% of Byron Bay residents were born overseas and 15.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.2%) and Australian (20.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Byron Bay displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most regional markets, with 15.1% of residents using a language other than English at home and 30.4% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 28.4% of the population. There is a notable local concentration of residents identifying as Jewish, representing 1.1% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral groups in Byron Bay are English at 29.2%, Australian at 20.3% (which is considerably lower than the regional average of 30.0%), and Irish at 11.0%.
Notable differences in other ancestries include French at 1.8% of the local population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Spanish at 1.6% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Russian at 0.5% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Byron Bay is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.4% 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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With a median age of 38, Byron Bay is younger than Regional NSW at 43, matching the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket represents 20.2% of the population, showing strong representation compared to Regional NSW, while the 5 - 14 group is lower at 8.8%. The proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 is also significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 15.7% to 17.8%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 4.4% to 5.6%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 12.6% to 10.3%. Demographic projections indicate the local age profile will shift by 2041, led by a 21% increase in the 35 to 44 cohort (adding 428 people to reach 2,474 from 2,045), while the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Byron Bay
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) | 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 23 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 Jul 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 — 266 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,914 at the 2021 Census → 11,503 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 (112011240). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.