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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 Coffs Harbour - South is $865k, with units at $649k. House values have moved 2.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Coffs Harbour - South has an estimated 11,493 residents, up from 11,305 at the 2021 Census — a change of 188 people, or 1.7%. 425 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 341 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 of Coffs Harbour - South stands at approximately 11,493 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 188 people (1.7%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 11,305 people. This demographic trajectory is derived from ABS estimated resident population figures of 11,468 recorded in June 2025 alongside 425 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The local population density stands at 341 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space while leaving capacity for future development. Expanding by 1.7% since the census, Coffs Harbour - South trails the wider SA3 area (4.0%) by 2.3 percentage points, reflecting solid growth conditions.
The region's demographic gains have stemmed predominantly from overseas migration, which made up roughly 97.3% of net population expansion over recent timeframes. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are implemented by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 modeling from 2022 (using 2021 as a base year) wherever coverage gaps occur. Age-specific expansion rates derived from these datasets are applied to projections spanning 2032 to 2041 across all territories. Looking ahead, the locality is situated within the highest quartile among non-metropolitan regions nationwide for projected growth, with expectations of adding 2,503 persons by 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, which translates to a cumulative expansion of 21.5% across the 16 years.
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430 new dwellings have been approved in Coffs Harbour - South over the past five years, an average of 86 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 86 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% 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 approvals in Coffs Harbour - South have maintained an annual pace of roughly 86 dwellings, reaching 430 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an average of only 0.2 people per year entering the district for every newly approved home over the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 through FY-26), additions to the housing stock are matching or outpacing inbound migration, expanding purchaser options and supporting growth capacity beyond baseline projections, alongside an average development value of $466,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, the district has recorded $149.0 million in commercial approvals throughout this financial year, underscoring substantial non-residential investment.
Compared with Rest of NSW, per capita residential approvals in Coffs Harbour - South are 99.0% higher, broadening purchasing opportunities across the market. Recent construction approvals comprise 27.0% detached houses alongside 73.0% medium-to-high-density options including townhouses and apartments. This structural pivot toward higher-density dwelling types delivers accessible purchase tiers suited to downsizers, first-time purchasers, and investors. It marks a pronounced shift away from the existing property base (where standalone houses represent 57.0%), responding to limited greenfield sites alongside evolving housing preferences and price constraints. Registering approximately 142 people per dwelling approval, Coffs Harbour - South retains the physical hallmarks of a low density area. Long-term demographic forecasts anticipate Coffs Harbour - South welcoming an additional 2,476 residents by 2041, relative to recent quarterly modeling by AreaSearch. Prevailing construction volumes appear well aligned with incoming demand, sustaining orderly market expansion while curbing undue price escalation.
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 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Coffs Harbour - South, worth an estimated $1.3 billion. A further 47 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.92 billion. 22 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 capital works, major development schemes, and strategic planning decisions play a decisive role in shaping the district's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 17 projects with the capacity to influence the local market, prominently featuring Elements at Coffs, TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour Campus Upgrade, Pacific Bay Resort Studios & Village, and Coffs Harbour Affordable Housing among the primary undertakings highlighted below.
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Elements at Coffs
Elements at Coffs is a quality residential land release estate located just off Stadium Drive on the eastern side of the Pacific Highway in Coffs Harbour. Positioned halfway between Coffs Harbour and Sawtell, it offers generous reserves and open spaces. The development is actively selling Stage 4 and provides convenient access to the airport, health campus, education facilities, and shopping centres.
TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour Campus Upgrade
A $29 million capital investment to modernise facilities and expand vocational training capacity at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus. The upgrade delivers state-of-the-art trade workshops, contemporary laboratories, and technology-enabled learning spaces to support regional skills demand.
Pacific Bay Resort Studios & Village
A proposed $600 million privately funded, fully integrated feature film production and post-production complex on the 46-hectare Pacific Bay Resort at Coffs Harbour. The precinct will include purpose-built sound stages, virtual production facilities, a water tank, animation and post-production suites, a hotel, an Olympic museum, an art gallery, and educational facilities. Backed by actor Russell Crowe and producer Keith Rodger, the project holds SSD application number SSD-22536006 as a State Significant Development. In August 2025, the NSW Government committed $5.5 million (conditional on development approval and construction commencement) for a noise wall along the adjacent Coffs Harbour Bypass, removing the last major obstacle to the project.Updated SEARS documents are being compiled for lodgement with the NSW Department of Planning, with the DA process expected to take one to two years. Industry partners include Sony, AFTRS, NIDA, TAFE, Southern Cross University, Epic Games, Lux Machina, ARRI, and Spectrum Films.
North Boambee Valley (East) Release Area
A long-term residential release area featuring The Lakes Estate and surrounding developments, with infrastructure supporting up to 361 dwellings. The development includes neighbourhood parks, walking trails, stormwater detention systems, collector roads with cycleways, koala habitat management zones, and community facilities. Developer contributions fund essential infrastructure including roads, parks, environmental protection measures, and flood mitigation systems. The completed Lakes Estate offers established residential lots with lake frontages and district views.
Coffs Harbour Airport Enterprise Park
Coffs Harbour Airport Enterprise Park is a commercial and industrial employment precinct within Coffs Harbour Airport. The first phase was completed in early 2021, delivering 10 serviced lots and road, drainage and services works. The current program is focused on rezoning and future development of a 98-lot, 23-hectare leasable commercial, aviation, industrial and mixed-use employment hub intended to address industrial land shortages and support regional jobs and investment.
Coffs Harbour Affordable Housing
State Significant Development (SSD-83294209) by Homes NSW for a four to five-storey residential flat building containing 60 high-quality social and affordable housing units. The approved project includes a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom dwellings, a single basement level with 31 car parking spaces, 1,239 square metres of communal open space, and extensive landscaping across the 3,804 square metre site. It was approved by the NSW Government on 16 April 2026 to help address local housing needs.
Sable at the Jetty
A 35-apartment high-end development featuring luxury finishes, state-of-the-art appliances, and lush communal courtyard. Located on the corner of Collingwood and Edgar Streets, within walking distance from the beach, local schools, cafes and shops. Over 90% sold, completion late 2025.
CODA Apartments
A 13-storey mixed-use development featuring 95 apartments and ground-floor retail spaces. Located in Coffs Harbour CBD with contemporary design reflecting the coastal environment. Includes three floors of car parking and 735 square metres of retail opportunities. Officially opened June 2025.
4,785 residents of Coffs Harbour - South are employed, from a labour force of 5,111. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 53.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,641, about 145% 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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Coffs Harbour - South maintains a capable labor pool with broad representation across core service industries, an unemployment rate of 6.4%, and annual job growth measured at 1.6%. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 4,785, while joblessness exceeded the 4.1% seen in Regional NSW by 2.3%, and the local participation rate of 53.1% trailed behind Regional NSW (60.6%). Census figures indicated that a modest 11.0% of local workers operated from home, a metric shaped by pandemic-era lockdowns. The local resident workforce is heavily concentrated within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.
Health care & social assistance represents a major district specialization, capturing a workforce share 1.4 times greater than the broader region. Conversely, manufacturing comprises a smaller footprint, accounting for 3.0% of local jobs compared to 5.8% regionally. With the Census registering 1.3 workers for every resident, the district operates as a net employment center that draws in commuting personnel from surrounding communities. Data from the SALM and ABS reviewed by AreaSearch indicates that over the twelve months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 1.6% alongside a 0.3% rise in the total labor force, which reduced the local unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Broader labor market expectations from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide an outlook on future hiring trends in Coffs Harbour - South. When mapped against the local industry footprint over five and ten-year horizons, these sectoral forecasts indicate distinct growth trajectories across different industries compared to nationwide forecasts of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Based on these sector weightings, employment in Coffs Harbour - South is projected to grow by 6.9% across five years and 14.3% across ten years (serving as an illustrative weighted model that excludes local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Coffs Harbour - South is $1,219 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $648 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,949 a year against an average of $60,699. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation statistics from the ATO released at the postcode level for financial year 2023 show Coffs Harbour - South SA2 taxpayers earning a median income of $47,949 and an average of $60,699. These metrics fall below national benchmarks as well as Regional NSW figures of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $52,897 (median) and $66,963 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels during the 2021 Census, local earnings sat between the 14th and 19th percentiles across Australia.
The leading income tier is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which encompasses 27.5% of residents (3,160 people), mirroring the regional distribution where 29.9% fall into the same band. Residents face significant living cost pressures, retaining only 79.9% of income and placing the area in the 12th percentile for housing affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coffs Harbour - South had 4,301 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 57% detached houses and 28% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 29.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The structural profile of local residences during the previous Census comprised 56.6% detached houses and 43.5% alternative dwelling types including apartments and townhouses, diverging from Regional NSW where houses made up 82.6% and other formats represented 17.4%. Outright home ownership in Coffs Harbour - South stood at 34.2%, trailing the wider region, while 22.8% of properties were owned with a mortgage and 42.9% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage obligations aligned with Regional NSW at $1,733, whereas median weekly rent was $360 compared to the regional figure of $330.
From a nationwide perspective, local mortgage repayments sat below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents remained lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coffs Harbour - South counted 4,301 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 61.4% of total households, consisting of 26.7% couples without children, 20.6% couples with children, and 13.2% single parent families. Non-family residences make up the remaining 38.6%, dominated by single-person dwellings at 34.6% and group households at 3.9%. The area records an average household size of 2.3 people, which is slightly below the Regional NSW median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.1% of adults in Coffs Harbour - South hold a university qualification, including 15.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.8% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 5,034 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 985 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 in the area reflects notable gaps, with 21.1% of residents possessing university qualifications compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%, presenting a clear focus area for future education programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 15.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 39.4% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, consisting of 10.6% with advanced diplomas and 28.8% with certificates. A substantial proportion of the population is actively engaged in study, with 31.5% of local residents attending formal education programs.
This cohort includes 10.4% enrolled in primary education, 8.1% attending secondary education, and 4.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Coffs Harbour - South reaches 113 stops on 140 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The local transit network in Coffs Harbour - South encompasses 113 active transport stops spanning bus and train services. A total of 140 separate routes utilize this infrastructure to deliver 2,170 passenger trips each week. Commuter connectivity remains solid, with the typical resident residing 212 meters from their closest transit point. Given the predominantly residential character of the area, daily travel is directed outward, with private vehicles accounting for 91% of commuting journeys and walking representing 4%. Car ownership stands at 1.1 vehicles per household, sitting below regional benchmarks, while 11.0% of the workforce operated from home at the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences.
Transit services provide an average frequency of 310 daily trips across all operational routes, translating to roughly 19 weekly departures per transit stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest stops relative to the area's central coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.9% of residents in Coffs Harbour - South report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 9.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.5 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality indicate persistent health challenges throughout Coffs Harbour - South, with ongoing conditions impacting both older and younger demographics. Private health insurance coverage remains constrained, held by approximately 49% of the population (~5,654 people), trailing the Regional NSW level of 51.9% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions form the primary chronic health issues in the district, affecting 10.5% and 10.2% of residents respectively, whereas 61.9% reported no diagnosed medical issues compared with 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age adults display higher rates of long-term health concerns.
The senior population comprises 23.7% of the community (2,726 people), with older residents experiencing health outcomes that track closely with national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Coffs Harbour - South is largely Australian-born, at 78.8% of residents, with 13.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.3%) and Australian (27.3%). 4.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Coffs Harbour - South sits above broader averages, with 21.2% of the local population born abroad and 13.9% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 51.5% of residents. The most pronounced divergence appears in Other religious groups, which account for 3.8% of the local population compared to 0.8% in Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage, the primary ancestries identified in Coffs Harbour - South are English (29.3%), Australian (27.3%), and Other (10.2%), with the latter category significantly outpacing the regional figure of 4.8%.
Additional distinct demographic shares include Australian Aboriginal residents at 4.0% (compared to 4.6% across the region), French ancestry at 0.5% (versus 0.4%), and Scottish heritage at 7.8% (relative to 8.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coffs Harbour - South is 44, older than 78% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution of Coffs Harbour - South aligns closely with Regional NSW benchmarks, showing a maximum divergence of only 1.5 percentage points across cohorts. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 44, declining from 45 at the 2021 Census and remaining 1 year above the Regional NSW Census median of 43, while Australia recorded a median of 38. The proportion of residents aged 65 and over has decreased from 27.0% at the Census to an estimated 23.7%. Projections to 2041 indicate that the largest demographic addition will occur among 25 - 44 year-olds, rising by 934 residents (33%) to reach 3,806.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coffs Harbour - South
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 | Aug 2026 last month all 12 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 — 425 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,305 at the 2021 Census → 11,493 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 (104021085). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.