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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 Cessnock is $745k, with units at $578k. House values have moved 9.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Cessnock has an estimated 24,927 residents, up from 23,495 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,432 people, or 6.1%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 1,330 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 72.3% of that increase. That puts 361 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Cessnock reaches approximately 24,927 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,432 people (6.1%) compared with the 23,495 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 24,746 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 1,330 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With this demographic scale, population density stands at 361 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space and capacity for future expansion. Outperforming the 5.1% benchmark for Rest of NSW, Cessnock's 6.1% increase establishes it among the top growth locations regionally.
Inflow from interstate migration served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 72.3% of total population additions in recent times, with positive additions also registered across natural growth and overseas arrivals. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year are adopted by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, while NSW State Government SA2 figures released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year cover any remaining localities. Cohort-specific growth rates derived from these series are extended to model outcomes from 2032 to 2041. Reflecting these underlying shifts, the locality ranks in the upper quartile of non-metropolitan growth destinations, with projections indicating an addition of 5,711 persons through to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP population figures, culminating in an overall gain of 22.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,446 new dwellings have been approved in Cessnock over the past five years, an average of 289 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 293 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 70% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. 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 authorisations in Cessnock have averaged around 289 dwellings per annum, amounting to 1,446 homes over the past 5 financial years. With new resident additions averaging only 0.8 new residents per year per residential completion during the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to dwelling supply are keeping pace with or exceeding local demand, expanding market choice and creating headroom for demographic expansion beyond projected numbers. Meanwhile, residential building approvals reflect an average expected construction cost of $314,000—sitting underneath regional averages and underpinning accessible pricing for buyers.
In addition, $49.4 million in commercial development approvals was recorded in this financial year, underscoring solid commercial investment within the area. Per capita construction activity in Cessnock exceeds the Rest of NSW benchmark by 21.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period, ensuring strong supply availability for purchasers while reinforcing surrounding real estate values. This rate also sits substantially higher than nationwide levels, indicating elevated developer confidence across the locality. Recent planning activity breaks down into 70.0% detached dwellings alongside 30.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering a diversifying spread of medium-density and attached formats that cater to diverse buyer budgets, extending from freestanding family residences to compact options. This marks a meaningful departure from the existing profile of 86.0% houses, responding to shrinking land reserves as well as changing lifestyle choices and affordability considerations. Generating around 88 people per dwelling approval, the locality continues to reflect the dynamics of a lower-density market. Longer-term forecasts point to Cessnock gaining 5,529 residents by 2041 according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection. Sustained building volume at current rates is projected to comfortably satisfy housing requirements, establishing beneficial market conditions for purchasers and providing capacity to accommodate population gains exceeding prevailing estimates.
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 32 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cessnock, worth an estimated $3.06 billion. A further 109 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $26 billion. 57 are already under construction and 85 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 infrastructure investment, capital works, and major planning initiatives are critical drivers of future regional performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 12 significant infrastructure projects anticipated to shape the area. Key undertakings comprise the Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment, Wollombi Road Upgrade Project, Apex Park Precinct Transformation, and Vineyard Grove Estate, with priority initiatives summarized below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Cessnock City Council Operational Plan & Capital Works 2024-25
A comprehensive $75.3 million capital works program for the 2024-25 period focused on infrastructure renewal. Key updates as of 2026 include the official opening of the Molly Worthington Netball Facility at Booth Park (April 2026), the completion of the Cessnock Regional Skatepark at Mount View Park, and the recommencement of the major Wollombi Road upgrade with new contractor Daracon. The program also includes the Branxton to Greta memorial cycleway and significant town centre revitalisation works in Branxton.
Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment
A 138 million dollar redevelopment delivering a new two-storey Acute Services Building. Features include an expanded Emergency Department, new operating theatres, day surgery spaces, two inpatient wards with ensuites, medical imaging, a Central Sterilising Services Department, and a modern pharmacy. As of May 2026, foundations are being laid with concrete pouring for the ground floor slab underway. The project includes the demolition of the Drinkwater Building, former View Street Clinic, and engineering workshops to facilitate the new clinical footprint.The hospital remains fully operational throughout works.
Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment
A $138 million NSW Government health redevelopment delivering a new two-storey Acute Services Building at Cessnock Hospital equipped with an expanded Emergency Department, new operating theatres, day surgery facilities, two inpatient wards, medical imaging, sterilising services unit, and pharmacy.
Aberdare Road Commercial Precinct
Redevelopment of the former Cessnock City Bowling Club site into a new commercial and retail hub. Following a successful planning proposal and Gateway Determination to remove gross floor area restrictions, the site will feature a modern service station, a KFC, and a Hungry Jacks.
Carmichael Park Precinct Masterplan & Upgrades
Cessnock City Council staged upgrade of Carmichael Park in Bellbird into a regional sporting and youth hub. Includes new public amenities, BBQ shelters, cricket nets, multipurpose court, and the Neville Tomlinson Regional BMX Facility.
Vineyard Grove Estate
Vineyard Grove Estate is a residential subdivision featuring 42 modern house and land packages situated in a quiet cul-de-sac setting off O'Shea Circuit. Developed by Landlink Property Group, the estate offers close proximity to the Cessnock CBD, local sporting fields, and the Hunter Valley Wine Country.
Wollombi Road Upgrade Project
Cessnock City Council is delivering a comprehensive upgrade of the Wollombi Road corridor between Cessnock and Bellbird. The multi-stage project includes road pavement reconstruction, intersection upgrades, new signalised pedestrian crossings, shared cycle paths, and enhanced stormwater drainage. The works improve traffic flow, heavy vehicle safety, and regional connectivity across the Hunter Valley.
Wollombi Road Upgrade Project
Major staged upgrade of approximately 4km of Wollombi Road between Abbotsford Street, Bellbird and Allandale Road, Cessnock. The project includes road duplication, intersection upgrades, new traffic signals, shared paths, stormwater and utility works, and improved public transport infrastructure. The project supports the Bellbird North Urban Release Area and is expected to unlock around 3,500 future homes. Following termination of the original Stage 1 contract, Daracon was appointed in April 2026 to deliver the full project under a single construction program, with works continuing through 2027.
9,016 residents of Cessnock are employed, from a labour force of 9,766. Unemployment sits at 7.7%, with participation at 48.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% 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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The local labour market in Cessnock exhibits a blend of blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by notable manufacturing and industrial employers, an unemployment rate of 7.7%, and an estimated 2.7% in employment growth over the past year. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,016, though the jobless rate sits 3.6% above Regional NSW's figure of 4.1%, highlighting spare labour capacity, whilst labour market participation is notably subdued at 48.3% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census findings indicate that only 12.8% of workers were based from home, a metric that may have been shaped by prevailing pandemic restrictions.
The dominant employment sectors among local workers are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Mining represents a prominent local specialty, generating an employment concentration 3.4 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minor proportion of local jobs, engaging only 1.0% of Cessnock's workforce compared with 5.3% in Regional NSW. A comparison between local resident worker numbers and Census employment counts points to a relatively constrained volume of job opportunities within the immediate boundary. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 2.7% as the local labour force grew by 1.5%, contributing to an unemployment decrease of 1.1 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment contraction of 0.9% alongside a labour force contraction of 0.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Further guidance regarding local labour demand is provided by national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Applying these industry forecasts across five and ten-year horizons against the area's sectoral distribution provides an indicative trajectory of local workforce growth. While nationwide projections indicate employment increases of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary considerably by industry. Weighting these sectoral expectations according to Cessnock's industry distribution indicates local job growth of 5.8% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (note that this extrapolation serves illustrative purposes only and excludes local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cessnock is $1,258 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $611 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,074 a year against an average of $62,813. 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 figures compiled by AreaSearch from latest ATO data for financial year 2023 place individual incomes within the Cessnock SA2 below national benchmarks. Median taxpayer earnings stand at $52,074, while the average taxpayer income is $62,813, compared with $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Applying a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023 generates updated March 2026 estimates of roughly $57,448 (median) and $69,295 (average). Across the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal income benchmarks for the area placed within the 13th to 17th percentiles across Australia.
Income distribution indicates that the largest cohort, comprising 29.2% of locals (7,278 people), earns within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, closely aligning with broader metropolitan areas where 29.9% sit in this bracket. Significant housing cost pressures are apparent, with only 82.1% of earnings retained after accommodation expenses, ranking at the 16th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cessnock had 8,269 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 2% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 25.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census shows that residential stock in Cessnock was made up of 85.8% houses and 14.2% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, townhouses, and attached formats), whereas Regional NSW registered 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Full home ownership in Cessnock trailed the wider region at 32.6%, while remaining properties were either held under a mortgage (32.3%) or occupied by tenants (35.1%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations were recorded at $1,517, coming in well below the regional benchmark of $1,733, with median weekly rental rates at $320 versus Regional NSW's $330.
Against national benchmarks, Cessnock mortgage costs remain well below the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are substantially under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cessnock counted 8,269 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,773 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 29% 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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Families constitute the prevailing living arrangement, representing 68.8% of all households and comprising 24.6% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 18.7% single parent families. Non-family dwellings make up the other 31.2%, made up of lone person arrangements at 28.5% and group households at 2.7%. Average household size stands at 2.5 people, exceeding the 2.4 recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.8% of adults in Cessnock hold a university qualification, including 7.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 88% of areas nationally. A further 37.5% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 4,812 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 918 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 across the locality reflects distinct structural characteristics, with tertiary degree attainment at 9.8% tracking considerably below the broader NSW figure of 32.2%, highlighting an avenue for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share of higher education qualifications at 7.3%, followed by postgraduate credentials (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational pathways are heavily represented, with 46.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (37.5%). Active participation in education is strong, with 32.3% of the population enrolled in an educational course.
Broken down across tiers, 12.1% are attending primary schools, 9.1% are in secondary education, and 3.0% are engaged in higher tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cessnock reaches 318 stops on 84 routes, timetabled for about 950 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 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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The public transit network across Cessnock incorporates 318 operational bus stops across the district. A network of 84 dedicated routes operates through these stops, generating 954 scheduled passenger journeys each week. Local access to transit services is rated highly, with homes typically situated within 150 meters of their closest stop. Due to its largely residential footprint, the majority of the workforce commutes outward, with private vehicles accounting for 95% of trips. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home arrangements involved 12.8% of employed persons at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit service operations deliver an average of 136 daily services across the route network, translating to roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest stops relative to the area's geographic centrepoint.
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56.3% of residents in Cessnock report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 9.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.2 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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Data reviewed by AreaSearch on mortality and chronic health incidence indicates notable community health challenges in Cessnock across both older and younger age groups, while private health insurance uptake remains subdued at approximately 50% of total residents (~12,563 people), trailing the Australian proportion of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent long-term diagnoses locally, reported by 12.3 and 11.5% of residents respectively, whereas 56.3% of the community indicated no chronic ailments, underperforming the Regional NSW rate of 63.3%. Working-age residents experience elevated rates of long-term health issues.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 19.2% of the local population (4,773 people), compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW, with elderly health measures aligning generally with broader national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cessnock is largely Australian-born, at 92.2% of residents, with 3.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.4%) and English (31.3%). 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 background statistics place Cessnock below wider averages for demographic diversity, with 86.1% of residents holding Australian citizenship, 92.2% born locally in Australia, and 97.0% using only English in the home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, declared by 53.8% of the community, relative to 55.9% throughout Regional NSW. Based on parental birthplace data, the primary ancestral backgrounds reported across Cessnock are Australian (33.4%), English (31.3%), and Scottish (9.3%). Variations emerge among other cultural groups, with Australian Aboriginal representation reaching 7.3% (against 4.6% across the region), alongside Welsh at 0.5% (vs 0.5%) and French background at 0.4% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cessnock is 39. 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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Cessnock maintains a younger demographic distribution compared to Regional NSW overall. Updated estimates for August 2026 indicate that 27.8% of the population consists of adults aged 25 - 44, exceeding the 23.5% regional proportion, while seniors aged 65+ account for 19.1% versus 23.3% across the wider region. As of August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 39, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 4 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at that Census. Since that time, the 25 - 44 demographic has expanded from 26.4% to an estimated 27.8%.
By 2041, this 25 - 44 cohort is projected to drive the majority of local population growth, expanding by 2,077 residents (30%) to reach a total of 9,004.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cessnock
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 this month all 33 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 Sep 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 — 1,330 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (23,495 at the 2021 Census → 24,927 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 (106011108). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.