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The median house price in Corowa Surrounds is $645k, with units at $430k. House values have moved 8.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Corowa Surrounds has an estimated 7,663 residents, up from 7,262 at the 2021 Census — a change of 401 people, or 5.5%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 173 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 85.5% of that increase. 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 analysis from AreaSearch, the resident count in Corowa Surrounds stands at approximately 7,663 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 7,262 people, this represents an addition of 401 people (5.5%). This adjustment is based on ABS estimated resident population figures of 7,654 as of June 2025 alongside 173 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. With 1.7 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space at a low density. Outperforming both the broader SA3 area (4.8%) and the Rest of NSW, Corowa Surrounds's 5.5% expansion since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner.
The primary catalyst for demographic expansion has been interstate migration, which accounted for around 85.5% of net gains over recent periods. SA2 demographic modelling by AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 based on the 2022 benchmark year, while unlisted localities draw upon NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. Cohort-specific growth rates derived from these series are extended across all sectors for the years 2032 to 2041. In terms of forward projections, the district is slated to track above the median for non-metropolitan regions nationally, with annual ERP baseline figures pointing to a 1,404 persons increase by 2041, amounting to an overall rise of 18.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
188 new dwellings have been approved in Corowa Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% 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 consent in Corowa Surrounds has averaged roughly 37 approvals annually, reaching 188 dwellings across the past 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, incoming population averaged 2.9 people each year for every new dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years, signaling robust housing demand that reinforces local property values. Construction costs for new residential dwellings average $508,000, sitting moderately higher than the regional benchmark to reflect an emphasis on premium builds. Meanwhile, commercial activity has been subdued, with just $8.9 million in commercial approvals registered this financial year.
On a per-capita basis, building volume in Corowa Surrounds sits 10.0% below the Rest of NSW, placing the locality in the 59th percentile across Australia. The local planning pipeline is heavily skewed toward standalone houses at 97.0%, with townhouses or apartments making up just 3.0%, reinforcing the spacious lifestyle appeal for purchasers prioritizing land. Generating one approval for approximately every 226 residents, the community maintains an open, low-density urban footprint. According to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, demographic forecasts anticipate Corowa Surrounds adding 1,395 new residents through to 2041. Although residential construction currently tracks in line with projected expansion, prospective buyers might face tightening market competition as population pressures build.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Corowa Surrounds
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 110 current infrastructure and development projects close to Corowa Surrounds, worth an estimated $4.34 billion. 26 are already under construction and 34 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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Strategic infrastructure, major developments, and council planning schemes play a decisive role in shaping local socioeconomic performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 20 active initiatives anticipated to influence the region. Prominent developments include the Corowa Solar Farm, JBS Rivalea Corowa Grower Farm, Corowa Battery, and the Corowa Regional Saleyards Redevelopment Project, with the most critical undertakings detailed below.
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Corowa Battery Energy Storage System
A proposed 100 MW / 200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on a 2-3 hectare site adjacent to the existing Essential Energy Corowa Substation on Wiradjuri country. Developed by Flow Power as a State Significant Development, the project will store surplus renewable energy from local solar generation and release it during peak demand, supporting grid stability via Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS) and placing downward pressure on wholesale electricity prices. The project includes a Neighbour Benefit Program (up to $250,000) for residents within 1 km, an $800,000 Community Enhancement Fund, and approximately 70 construction jobs.The EIS underwent public exhibition with submissions closing in May 2026. Construction is expected to take 18 months once approved, with completion targeted for mid-2028.
JBS Rivalea Corowa Grower Farm
JBS Pork Australia (formerly Rivalea) is investing over $400 million to modernise pork farming operations across the Federation Council area in NSW. The Corowa Grower Farm (Redlands Road) is the existing site being upgraded, while new purpose-built breeding facilities are proposed at Rosewood Park near Mulwala, One Tree Lane near Lowesdale, and Huddans. The project separates growing and breeding operations onto individual sites to improve biosecurity, replaces ageing sheds and infrastructure in stages, and delivers state-of-the-art animal welfare, ventilation, and effluent management systems.Circular economy initiatives include nutrient recycling, expanded biogas capture (doubling CO2 abatement to ~120,000 tonnes per year), and upgraded wastewater treatment. The project supports 650 jobs in the Federation Council area and sources 95% of grain from 550+ local growers. It is being assessed as State Significant Development under the NSW Major Projects Planning Portal (SSD-93652960), with the EIS currently being prepared and community exhibition expected in early 2026. Construction is targeted to commence in 2027, with all sites fully operational by 2030.
Corowa Solar Farm
A 39 MW ground-mounted solar PV project over 92 hectares, expected to power 13,000 households and offset 59,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. The project features a single axis tracking system and connects to the grid via Essential Energy's substation.
Corowa Regional Saleyards Redevelopment Project
The redevelopment includes a 23,662 square metre roof over livestock pens, a new office building, an expanded truck wash for biosecurity, and other operational improvements to protect stock and enhance welfare, positioning it as a premier sheep selling centre with training opportunities.
The Sebel Yarrawonga (Silverwoods Resort) - Stage 2 Expansion
Proposed Stage 2 expansion of The Sebel Yarrawonga, a 4.5-star luxury hotel and serviced apartment resort on the shores of Lake Mulwala within the Silverwoods Golf and Lifestyle Resort. The original Stage 1 (63 rooms and apartments) opened in November 2020 and has since won multiple awards including the World Luxury Hotel Awards and UDIA accolades. Stage 2 was originally flagged to add a further 54 rooms (taking the total to 117), along with associated resort and waterfront amenities.Stage 2 has not commenced and the timeline appears deferred, with current marketing material focusing on the existing 63-room operation. The wider Silverwoods masterplanned community is set across roughly 400 acres on the eastern edge of Yarrawonga and includes the Black Bull Championship Golf Course, Sol wellness centre, infinity pool, and food and beverage venues including Stock and Barrel and Elizabeth's restaurants.
Yarrawonga Aged Care Facility
Modern 80-bed residential aged care facility with specialized dementia care units, rehabilitation services, and community day care programs. Features sustainable design principles and gardens for therapeutic programs.
Yarrawonga Medical Centre Expansion
Significant expansion of existing medical centre to include additional consultation rooms, specialist services, diagnostic equipment, and enhanced patient facilities. Project will double the current capacity and introduce new health services to the region.
Yarrawonga Library, Events and Performance Precinct
Multi-stage development featuring new state-of-the-art library, community meeting spaces, gallery/foyer spaces, caf'/commercial kitchen, and refurbishment of historic Town Hall. Stage 1 includes library adjacent to existing Town Hall building with Browns Project Solutions as lead contractor.
3,783 residents of Corowa Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 3,930. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 61.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.2% 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 labour market in Corowa Surrounds demonstrates an even mix of white-collar and blue-collar occupations alongside robust industrial and manufacturing sectors, registering an unemployment rate of just 3.7%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,783, keeping the local jobless rate 0.4% beneath the 4.1% seen in Regional NSW, while labour force participation aligns closely with the wider Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. Furthermore, Census records show that 13.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely shaped by Covid-19 lockdown conditions. The primary industries employing local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance.
Agricultural, forestry & fishing enterprises exhibit pronounced concentration, capturing a workforce share 3.4 times the regional standard. In contrast, health care & social assistance accounts for 12.6% of employment, trailing the 16.9% regional proportion. A comparison between the Census working population and resident workforce suggests that local job opportunities within the immediate boundaries remain constrained. According to AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics over the 12 months to March 2026, a 4.2% drop in the labour pool alongside a 5.5% reduction in employment lifted local unemployment by 1.3 percentage points. Over the same interval across Regional NSW, employment retreated by 0.9%, the overall labour force shrank by 0.4%, and unemployment expanded by 0.5 percentage points. Looking ahead, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide perspective on structural employment prospects for Corowa Surrounds. Across Australia, workforce growth is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry trajectory varies widely. Translating these sector-level expectations to the industry profile of Corowa Surrounds suggests potential local job expansion of 5.2% over five years and 11.6% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and excludes local population dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Corowa Surrounds is $1,248 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $662 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,173 a year against an average of $55,397. 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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ATO postcode figures published by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Corowa Surrounds SA2 taxable earnings at a median of $48,173 and an average of $55,397, trailing nationwide benchmarks as well as Regional NSW figures of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Accounting for a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach approximately $53,144 for median income and $61,114 for average earnings as of March 2026. At the Census, individual, family, and household earnings all placed between the 17th and 21st percentiles across Australia. In terms of earnings brackets, 30.3% of residents (2,321 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, closely tracking the regional share of 29.9%.
Even though relatively low shelter expenses allow households to keep 88.2% of earnings, net disposable income ranks in only the 21st percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Corowa Surrounds had 2,799 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $265 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. 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 standalone houses make up 92.2% of the dwelling stock in Corowa Surrounds, while semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures account for 7.7%, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Outright home ownership is notably elevated at 48.8%, exceeding the Regional NSW proportion, with mortgaged properties comprising 33.0% and tenancies making up 18.2%. Housing affordability remains favourable, with median monthly home loan repayments of $1,300 and median weekly rent of $265 sitting substantially below Regional NSW benchmarks of $1,733 and $330. These figures also compare very favorably against national averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Corowa Surrounds counted 2,799 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,954 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 37% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements comprise 69.3% of all local residences, consisting of couples without children (36.6%), couples with children (24.5%), and single-parent homes (7.8%). Non-family living situations represent the other 30.7%, driven primarily by single-occupant homes at 28.1% alongside group accommodations at 2.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.3 people, marginally under the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.0% of adults in Corowa Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 9.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 33.0% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 318 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 940 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 attainment presents a key development area locally, as only 13.0% of the population holds tertiary qualifications compared to the wider NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Among higher degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 9.6%, with postgraduate degrees at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Conversely, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 42.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of certificates (33.0%) and advanced diplomas (9.2%). Academic engagement remains strong throughout the district, where 26.8% of citizens are actively participating in study programs. Primary school students represent 11.0% of the community, secondary schooling accounts for 7.6%, and 1.8% of locals are enrolled in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Corowa Surrounds reaches 297 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 380 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Transit analysis indicates 297 operational transport stops throughout Corowa Surrounds, encompassing train and bus services across 40 routes that deliver 384 passenger journeys each week. Physical access to public transit is favorable, as households are situated an average of 235 meters from the closest stop. Given the district's residential character, outward commuting prevails, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode for 92% of workers and 6% travelling on foot. Households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles, while 13.6% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to COVID-19 considerations.
Network operations average 54 daily trips across the transit grid, which corresponds to roughly 1 weekly service per stop. The adjacent mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the geographic centre.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
60.0% of residents in Corowa Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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 mortality statistics and chronic disease frequency indicate notable health concerns across Corowa Surrounds, where medical conditions affect both older and younger demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is limited, held by roughly 47% of residents (~3,632 people). This coverage rate falls below the Regional NSW average of 51.9% and the broader Australian level of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent diagnosed conditions in the area, affecting 12.7% and 8.9% of residents, respectively, while 60.0% reported no chronic medical issues compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age locals experience elevated rates of ongoing conditions, while seniors aged 65 and over constitute 31.6% of the population (2,424 people), outpacing the 23.3% recorded in Regional NSW.
Health outcomes for older demographics present heightened difficulties, registering higher national vulnerability rankings than the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Corowa Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 92.4% of residents, with 2.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.9%) and Australian (32.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures show a homogeneous demographic in Corowa Surrounds, where 89.4% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 92.4% were born in Australia, and 97.9% speak English only at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, practiced by 59.1% of the population in Corowa Surrounds, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral heritage, the leading backgrounds reported across Corowa Surrounds are English (33.9%), Australian (32.0%), and Irish (10.9%). Several other heritages show distinctive local representation relative to regional averages, including Scottish at 9.5% (compared to 8.0% regionally), German at 3.8% (versus 3.1%), and Korean at 0.2% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Corowa Surrounds is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 18.3% 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 demographic distribution in Corowa Surrounds skews older than regional norms, with retirees and seniors aged 65+ representing 31.6% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW. Meanwhile, adults in the 25 - 44 age bracket account for 18.5% locally versus 23.5% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 50 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level and standing 7 years higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at that Census, while the national median was 38. Since that time, the 45 - 64 cohort has declined from 26.0% to an estimated 23.9%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical increase will occur among senior cohorts, gaining 570 residents (24%) to reach 2,995, while the sharpest growth rate will be among 25 - 44 year-olds, rising 25% to 1,776.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Corowa Surrounds
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 173 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,262 at the 2021 Census → 7,663 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 (109031181). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.