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The median house price in Cobar is $335k. House values have moved 7.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Cobar has an estimated 4,115 residents. The population has thinned by an average 0.8% a year over five years, slower than 93% of areas nationally. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to demographic research from AreaSearch, the resident count in Cobar stands at approximately 4,115 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 2021 Census tally of 4,129 people, this represents a slight contraction of 14 people (0.3%). This updated figure draws upon an estimated resident population count of 4,115 published by the ABS for June 2025 alongside 18 validated new addresses recorded following the Census. Cobar exhibits an expansive spatial environment with a population density of 0.10 persons per square kilometer. The local 0.3% contraction contrasts with broader regional dynamics, where the SA3 area expanded by 1.3%.
Internal natural increase served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 65.9% of overall local population additions over recent intervals. Projections for the SA2 territory rely primarily on ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling released in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 projections issued in 2022 using 2021 as a base. Age-specific growth trajectories derived from these datasets are projected forward across all localities for 2032 through to 2041. Overall numbers are modeled to trend downward, with total residents projected to decrease by 972 persons by 2041. In contrast to this broader contraction, senior demographics are slated to expand, headed by the 85 and over cohort which is expected to add 33 people.
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Residential building approvals in Cobar remain quiet, generating an average of 3 dwelling approvals annually and totaling 19 approvals over five years. This modest pace of construction aligns with typical country districts where homebuilding requirements remain low and are constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Because figures are based on a limited baseline, standalone construction developments can cause notable fluctuations in annual percentage rates and comparative benchmarks. Dwelling construction volumes in Cobar sit well beneath the benchmarks seen across Rest of NSW, trailing national building rates as well. Detached houses constitute the entire pipeline of recent residential building, illustrating the rural character of the locality where spacious blocks predominate.
The ratio of roughly 924 people per approved dwelling underscores the community's subdued residential development environment. With demographic projections indicating a steady to declining resident count, Cobar could see reduced housing pressure, potentially establishing advantageous buying conditions for property purchasers.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cobar, worth an estimated $32.6 billion. A further 70 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $62.9 billion. 24 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and environmental & disaster management. 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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Capital investments, planning schemes, and regional projects exert a profound influence on district performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 11 major infrastructure initiatives set to influence the region, highlighted by the Grand Central Precinct Planning and Design Project, the Federation Mine, the Old Hospital Site Residential Estate, and the Great Cobar Museum Coach House and Underground Mine Experience.
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Grand Central Precinct Planning and Design Project
Cobar Shire Council is undertaking the Grand Central Precinct Planning and Design Project to drive economic and social revitalisation in the Cobar town centre. The project delivers detailed planning and design works across five key sites, bringing each to construction and tender-ready status: the Grand Hotel Redevelopment (transforming the heritage building into a cultural-commercial hub with retail, hospitality, co-working and accommodation); Library Upgrade (enhancing youth, technology and community spaces); Town Hall Restoration (multi-purpose community, arts and events use); Brennan Centre Expansion (six new senior housing units and a community room); and streetscape enhancements.No construction works are included in this phase. Tenders for the Brennan Centre Seniors Living Upgrade and CBD Upgrade projects closed in late 2025, with a scoping study for the Grand Hotel underway and an RFQ for the Library Feasibility Study released.
Old Hospital Site Residential Estate
Proposed residential subdivision on the former hospital site on Lerida Road, purchased by Cobar Shire Council in July 2022 to provide new housing options. The development is intended to attract families, professionals, and medical staff to Cobar and complement the adjacent health precinct. The project is currently in the planning phase, aligning with the development of the Cobar Local Housing Strategy.
Federation Mine
High-grade polymetallic underground mine in the Cobar Basin producing zinc, lead, gold, copper, and silver. The project officially transitioned to commercial production on 1 July 2025 and is operating ahead of plan. Ore haulage is directed to the Peak processing plant.
Great Cobar Museum Coach House and Underground Mine Experience
Construction of a new Coach House building to replace the existing one for the safe storage and display of large historical exhibits, and the creation of a new interactive underground mining experience to enhance the visitor experience and showcase Cobar's mining heritage. This is Phase 2 of the Great Cobar Museum upgrades.
Cobar Wind Farm
Proposed wind farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) featuring up to 30 turbines (up to 280m in height) with a 216 MW installed capacity and a 50MW/100MWh BESS across approximately 7,800 hectares of agricultural grazing land. The project aims to power approximately 130,000 homes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 498,000 tonnes per year, producing around 756 GWh annually. Currently in the Prepare EIS stage under State Significant Development assessment (SSD-68084467). A key challenge is insufficient existing transmission capacity to support a grid connection without significant upgrades, which WestWind Energy is actively working to resolve.
NSW Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) Program
NSW is delivering five Renewable Energy Zones (Central-West Orana, New England, South West, Hunter-Central Coast, and Illawarra) to coordinate wind and solar generation, storage, and high-voltage transmission. Led by EnergyCo NSW under the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, the program targets at least 12 GW of new renewable generation and 2 GW of long-duration storage by 2030. The Central-West Orana REZ transmission project commenced construction in June 2025 with ACEREZ (ACCIONA, COBRA, Endeavour Energy) as network operator; the first transmission tower was raised shortly after.The Hunter-Central Coast REZ transmission project commenced construction in February 2026 with John Holland as delivery partner. Port to REZ road upgrades along the Golden Highway and Port of Newcastle corridor are underway, with 19 locations being upgraded by BMD Constructions, scheduled for completion mid-2026. The New England REZ network operator procurement and EIS are progressing, with the EIS expected to be lodged in the second half of 2026.
Nyngan to Cobar Pump Stations and Pipeline
The project involves constructing two new state-of-the-art pump stations at Nyngan and Hermidale to replace critically ageing infrastructure and ensure reliable water supply for the Cobar region. Cobar is one of the only towns in NSW without its own water source, relying entirely on 130 km of pipeline from Nyngan. The existing pump stations are beyond end-of-life; the Nyngan station is non-operational with temporary floating intake pumps in use, and the Hermidale station is operating below design capacity.Contractor SRG Global Utilities (formerly Diona) commenced construction in late 2025 with completion expected by mid-2027. The upgraded facilities will incorporate remote monitoring technology and significantly improve operator safety. The original Stage 1 project (pump stations and pipeline replacement) has been split: the pipeline replacement (Stage 2) remains on hold pending Final Business Case review due to substantial cost escalations. The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government through the National Water Grid Fund ($26.25 million) and the NSW Government ($22.75 million).
NSW Heavy Vehicle Rest Stops Program (TfNSW)
Statewide Transport for NSW program to increase and upgrade heavy vehicle rest stopping across NSW. Works include minor upgrades under the $11.9m Heavy Vehicle Rest Stop Minor Works Program (e.g. new green reflector sites and amenity/signage improvements), early works on new and upgraded formal rest areas in regional NSW, and planning and site confirmation for a major new dedicated rest area in Western Sydney. The program aims to reduce fatigue, improve safety and productivity on key freight routes, and respond to industry feedback collected since 2022.
2,019 residents of Cobar are employed, from a labour force of 2,056. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 64.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.4% 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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Cobar features a balanced occupational profile that combines white-collar and industrial blue-collar roles, supported by an exceptionally low jobless rate of 1.8%. As of March 2026, 2,019 residents are gainfully employed. The local unemployment rate sits 2.3% under the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, while labour force participation tracks at 64.1%, exceeding the regional benchmark of 60.6%. Only 10.4% of working locals reported working from home during the Census, a metric potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. Local employment is predominantly anchored by mining, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade.
The mining sector represents a massive local specialization, capturing a workforce concentration 12.7 times greater than Regional NSW norms. Conversely, health care & social assistance displays limited representation, engaging just 6.3% of Cobar's working population relative to 16.9% across Regional NSW. Comparing Census local resident numbers to workplace counts suggests a substantial share of local workers travel outside the immediate vicinity for their jobs. AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, the available workforce shrank by 2.3% while overall jobs fell by 1.5%, which lowered the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. Across Regional NSW over the same timeframe, total employment fell by 0.9%, the workforce contracted by 0.4%, and the jobless rate climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Broader national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 project nationwide employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge widely by sector. Applying these industry growth assumptions to Cobar's employment structure suggests potential job expansion of 4.4% over five years and 10.6% over ten years, reflecting a weighted baseline calculation that does not factor in local demographic projections.
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Median household income in Cobar is $1,702 a week (about $89,000 a year), with median personal income at $880 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,281 a year against an average of $71,632. 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Cobar SA2 earnings above the Australian standard. Median individual taxable earnings reach $58,281 with an average of $71,632, surpassing Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Accounting for 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $64,296 for median and $79,024 for average earnings as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings registered at the 64th percentile ($880 weekly), whereas household figures aligned with the 47th percentile. The predominant earnings cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, encompassing 31.1% of residents (1,279 people), which closely mirrors the 29.9% share found across the wider region.
After covering accommodation expenses, households retain 92.0% of their earnings, highlighting solid local spending capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cobar had 1,438 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 5% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $190 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,098 a month. Rent absorbs 11.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 14.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses account for 90.9% of Cobar's residential stock, while semi-detached homes, apartments, and other housing types comprise 9.1%, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Outright home ownership stands at 37.2%, trailing the Regional NSW benchmark slightly, while 28.1% of homes carry a mortgage and 34.6% are rented. The median monthly mortgage payment sits at $1,098 and median weekly rent at $190, representing substantial discounts against Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330. In a nationwide context, Cobar properties remain considerably more affordable than the Australian median monthly mortgage of $1,863 and median weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cobar counted 1,438 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 64.2% of all households in the district, comprising couples without children (26.7%), couples with offspring (25.7%), and single parent homes (10.4%). The remaining 35.8% consist of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person residences (33.5%) alongside group households (2.3%). The median household size of 2.3 people sits marginally under the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.0% of adults in Cobar hold a university qualification, including 10.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 35.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 568 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 855 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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Higher education qualifications present a community challenge, with 14.0% of locals holding a university degree compared with 32.2% across NSW, providing an opening for future educational outreach. Bachelor qualifications account for 10.9%, postgraduate credentials represent 1.9%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.2%. Technical and trade training is highly prevalent, with vocational credentials held by 42.6% of residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (35.2%) and advanced diplomas (7.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, encompassing 34.2% of the local population. Breaking down current enrolments, primary schooling accounts for 14.3%, secondary education captures 8.8%, and tertiary institutions engage 2.8% of residents.
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Public transport in Cobar reaches 135 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 300 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. 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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Public transport connectivity across Cobar includes 135 active transit stops covering bus and rail services, operated across 18 separate routes that provide 297 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is convenient, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 233 meters. Commuting patterns reflect an outward journey for work, heavily dominated by private vehicle use at 89%, while 9% of commuters walk. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles. Working from home was recorded by 10.4% of residents at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings. Public transport services run at an average volume of 42 trips daily across the route network, translating to roughly 2 weekly trips per designated stop.
The supplied mapping displays the 100 closest transit points relative to the area's geographical midpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.8% of residents in Cobar report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 80% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable long-term medical conditions across age groups, alongside elevated mortality rates. Despite these public health pressures, private health insurance coverage is solid, held by approximately 55% of the community (~2,259 people), outperforming the 51.9% regional rate in Regional NSW. Asthma and arthritis represent the leading chronic diagnoses in the area, recorded among 8.9 and 8.1% of locals respectively, though 67.8% of residents report no chronic illnesses, exceeding the 63.3% rate across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts record elevated chronic illness rates. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 19.1% of the population (786 people), tracking below the 23.3% share across Regional NSW, with senior health indicators generally matching broader nationwide health trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cobar is largely Australian-born, at 91.3% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.3%) and English (27.2%). 11.3% 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 homogeneity is prominent in Cobar, with Australian citizens making up 80.9% of the community, 91.3% born in Australia, and 94.9% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 65.2% of locals, which exceeds the Regional NSW proportion of 55.9%. In terms of parental heritage, Australian ancestry leads at 35.3% (exceeding the Regional NSW average of 30.0%), followed by English ancestry at 27.2%, and Australian Aboriginal heritage at 11.3%, which tracks well above the regional figure of 4.6%. Notable local representations are also evident among other backgrounds, including Samoan ancestry at 0.4% (against 0.1% regionally), New Zealand ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%), and Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.2% (versus 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cobar is 37. 24.5% 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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Cobar features a comparatively youthful population structure. Updated estimates to August 2026 show children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 33.8% of the community, compared to 29.3% across Regional NSW, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 19.1%, below the regional benchmark of 23.3%. The median age remains steady at an estimated 37, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 6 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at that Census. The most notable generational shift since the Census occurred among the 45 - 64 age bracket, which declined from 24.5% to an estimated 21.4%.
Long-term projections to 2041 indicate no significant expansion across any major age group, with child, youth, and mature middle-aged cohorts expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cobar
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
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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 | Aug 2026 last month all 6 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 Aug 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 — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,129 at the 2021 Census → 4,115 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 (105011093). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.