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The median house price in Deniliquin is $410k, with units at $318k. House values have moved 7.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Deniliquin has an estimated 7,082 residents, up from 7,038 at the 2021 Census. 144 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 50 people per 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Deniliquin stands at approximately 7,082 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 44 individuals (0.6%) from the 7,038 citizens recorded during the 2021 Census. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 7,072 alongside 144 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The local population density reaches 49 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential environment. Growth in the local population was mostly generated by overseas migration, which served as the primary source of population increases in recent times.
AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are implemented. The age cohort growth rates from these datasets are applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts point toward a shrinking population, with the local count projected to decrease by 54 persons by 2041 using this approach. Conversely, expansion is anticipated within particular age cohorts, led by the 75 to 84 cohort which is set to rise by 213 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
74 new dwellings have been approved in Deniliquin over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Deniliquin has registered approximately 14 residential building approvals on an annual basis, amounting to 74 residences approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 23 thus far in FY-26. Because the region has faced population contraction, the supply of new housing has likely matched demand, providing buyers with options, while new homes are built at an average value of $433,000—just above the regional norm—indicating a concentration on higher-standard projects. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $6.8 million have been logged in the current financial year, highlighting the residential orientation of the area.
Compared to the Rest of NSW, building activity in Deniliquin is significantly lower, falling 63.0% below the regional average per capita. Such low levels of new construction typically support demand and sustain values for established homes. This volume also falls below the national norm, reflecting the mature status of the locality and pointing to potential zoning constraints. Residential construction is comprised of 92.0% detached houses and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the classic low-density profile of the community with a focus on spacious family dwellings. The ratio of 517 people in the area per dwelling approval indicates a quiet residential development landscape with low construction volumes. Given that the population is forecast to remain constant or shrink, Deniliquin is likely to experience less pressure on its housing market, which could present favorable options for prospective buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Deniliquin
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Deniliquin, worth an estimated $929 million. A further 71 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $33.4 billion. 24 are already under construction and 33 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, transport & logistics and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily driven by adjustments to infrastructure, major construction initiatives, and regional planning strategies. AreaSearch has tracked 13 projects in total that are likely to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Deniliquin Hospital Redevelopment, the Deniliquin Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), the Hardinge Street Road Reconstruction Project, and the Deniliquin Cultural Arts Center, with the accompanying directory outlining those of greatest significance.
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Deniliquin Health Precinct and Hospital Redevelopment
Advocacy and planning framework driven by Edward River Council for a comprehensive new hospital and integrated broader health precinct. The project aims to deliver future-focused clinical, acute care, and rural medical training facilities to replace the existing compliance-limited hospital infrastructure.
Deniliquin Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
A 120MW / 480MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system connecting to the Transgrid 132kV Deniliquin substation. The State Significant Development received approval from the NSW Independent Planning Commission in January 2026. The project includes a Voluntary Planning Agreement with Edward River Council to ensure local community benefits.
Deniliquin Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Program
A rolling renewal and upgrade program by Edward River Council on the Deniliquin Water Treatment Plant and the town's potable water network, funded through Council's Water Fund. The plant is located in Lloyd Street, Deniliquin, and draws raw water pumped approximately 1.8 kilometres from the Edward River, with a bore site and the Mulwala Canal used as backup catchments in drought. Treatment uses conventional coagulation, flocculation, filtration, chlorination and fluoridation, with powdered activated carbon dosing for taste and odour control.The most significant recent component was the replacement of the plant's end-of-life potable water pumps, which lift treated water to the town's reservoirs before distribution. Those works were scheduled for June and July 2025 during a period of low demand and represented a Council investment of more than 750,000 dollars. Council's adopted 2025-2026 capital program allocated 555,000 dollars to water infrastructure, comprising a watermain replacement program and minor upgrades and refurbishment at the Water Treatment Plant. The adopted 2026-2027 Operational Plan and Budget lifts water infrastructure investment to approximately 1 million dollars within a total 14.87 million dollar capital works program. Distribution network renewal is being delivered in tandem with major road reconstruction, with new water mains laid along Hardinge Street and Cressy Street ahead of civil works. Council operates the plant under NSW Health accreditation, performing around 35 tests per day on treated water and roughly 45 tests per week across the reticulation system to meet the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
Deniliquin Regional Sports Complex
Proposed regional sports and recreation precinct for Deniliquin intended to provide upgraded outdoor sporting fields, indoor recreation facilities, aquatic facilities and community fitness infrastructure to support local participation and attract regional sporting events. As of mid-2026 no confirmed development approval or construction commencement has been identified and the project remains in the planning phase.
Deniliquin Industrial Estate
Expansion of the industrial precinct on Kelly Street to provide serviced industrial lots and infrastructure for food processing, agricultural machinery, and logistics. The project is a key pillar of the Edward River 2050 Fast Track for Growth Strategy, adopted in September 2025, which aims to transform the region into a manufacturing and intermodal hub. Current work involves road reconstruction and utility upgrades to support modern industrial operations and attract new investment to the South West NSW region.
Deniliquin Cultural Arts Center
Concept proposal for a multi-purpose cultural arts center in Deniliquin incorporating performance spaces, gallery areas, community workshops and facilities celebrating Indigenous heritage and contemporary arts. As of mid-2026 no confirmed development application, funding announcement or construction program for this specific project has been identified. Edward River Council continues to support arts and cultural initiatives through its strategic plans, but this project does not appear to have advanced publicly.
Hardinge Street Road Reconstruction Project
Staged reconstruction of approximately 936 metres of Hardinge Street (Cobb Highway) including new water mains, full pavement reconstruction, stormwater drainage upgrades, concrete median, turning lanes, kerb and gutter, footpaths, landscaping, signage and line marking. Construction is underway through 2026 with final pavement reconstruction by Transport for NSW planned in early 2027.
Deniliquin Agricultural Research Facility
Proposed state-of-the-art agricultural research centre at Deniliquin focusing on drought-resistant crops, sustainable irrigated farming practices, and climate adaptation strategies for southern Riverina farming systems. The facility is a partnership between NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and Charles Sturt University's Gulbali Institute for Agriculture, Water and Environment.
3,594 residents of Deniliquin are employed, from a labour force of 3,826. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 63.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Deniliquin is evenly split between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with a solid footprint in essential services and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 3,594, whereas the jobless rate stands 2.0% above the Regional NSW mark of 4.1%, and the participation rate is relatively typical at 63.9% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. According to Census responses, only 6.5% of the workforce performed duties from home, though the influence of COVID-19 restrictions must be kept in mind. The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
The area exhibits a notable concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, employing workers at a rate 1.5 times the regional standard. Conversely, the mining sector accounts for only 0.1% of the local workforce, which is below the 2.5% recorded across Regional NSW. Although local employment options are available, the ratio of Census working population to the resident population suggest that many citizens travel outside the area for their jobs. Based on AreaSearch's study of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labor force contracted by 4.1% and total employment dropped by 5.5% over the 12 months to March 2026, leading to a 1.4 percentage points increase in unemployment. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. National occupational projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective demand in Deniliquin. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future jobs. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary greatly depending on the industry. Applying these national sector trends to Deniliquin suggests local jobs could grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted calculation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Deniliquin is $1,199 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $688 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,956 a year against an average of $55,337. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to aggregated postcode ATO data from financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, the Deniliquin SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $47,956 and an average of $55,337. This falls below the national benchmark and contrasts with the median of $52,390 and average of $65,215 in Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index lift of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $52,905 for the median and $61,048 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in Deniliquin all rank between the 13th and 25th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures indicate that 27.3% of the community (1,933 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring wider regional trends where 29.9% share this bracket. Although living costs are modest with residents keeping 88.4% of income, total disposable income sits at the 18th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Deniliquin had 2,854 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 1% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $230 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing distribution in Deniliquin consisted of 89.1% separate houses and 11.0% alternative housing forms (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership rates in Deniliquin exceeded regional trends at 42.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (30.4%) or rented (27.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,083 was well below the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent was $230 compared to $330 in Regional NSW. Nationally, mortgage costs in Deniliquin are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are significantly below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Deniliquin counted 2,854 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 35% 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 represent the majority of households at 62.4%, consisting of couples with children at 20.8%, couples without children at 31.0%, and single-parent households at 9.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.6%, with single-person households at 35.0% and group households making up 2.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 individuals is slightly smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.1% of adults in Deniliquin hold a university qualification, including 10.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 77% of areas nationally. A further 30.0% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 1,144 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 958 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region presents educational challenges, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (15.1%) tracking well below the NSW standard of 32.2%. This dynamic highlights both a deficit and a focus area for targeted educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 39.6% of citizens aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (30.0%). Participation in study is notably strong, with 27.9% of local residents registered in some form of structured learning.
This group includes 10.5% attending primary schools, 8.4% in secondary schools, and 2.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Deniliquin reaches 65 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 260 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 transit assessment indicates 65 active transit stops are operational in Deniliquin, consisting of various bus options. These stops are connected to 26 different routes, which provide 263 passenger journeys on a weekly basis. Transit access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 271 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the district; private vehicles remain the dominant mode of travel at 92%, with 5% of residents walking. Car ownership stands at 1.3 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average.
A low 6.5% of workers run operations from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 conditions). Transit schedules show an average of 37 trips per day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 4 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.5% of residents in Deniliquin report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 7.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 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 point to prominent challenges in Deniliquin, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the presence of long-term conditions across both youth and older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 47% of the community (~3,356 people). This is below the 51.9% level recorded in Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health diagnoses among local residents are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 11.5 and 9.3% of the population, respectively, while 59.5% of individuals reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
The working-age cohort exhibits elevated rates of chronic illness. The area has 27.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,951 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW, with national percentiles even higher than the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Deniliquin is largely Australian-born, at 93.3% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.2%) and English (31.5%). 4.1% 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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Deniliquin exhibits a lower level of cultural diversity compared to national benchmarks, with citizens making up 88.0% of the population, 93.3% of residents born in Australia, and 96.5% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 56.7% of the community, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding family heritage (parents' birthplaces), the primary ancestries in Deniliquin are Australian, representing 35.2% of the population, which is higher than the regional rate of 30.0%, English at 31.5%, and Irish at 8.8%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Australian Aboriginal residents account for 4.1% of Deniliquin (compared to 4.6% regionally), Scottish ancestry is at 8.5% (compared to 8.0%), and Maori ancestry is at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Deniliquin is 46, older than 84% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 46, Deniliquin's population is slightly older than the Regional NSW median of 43 and significantly older than the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 14.5% compared to Regional NSW, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 9.2%. The concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is higher than the national share of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 25 to 34 age bracket expanded from 10.2% to 12.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 10.7% to 12.1%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 11.8% to 9.6% and the 5 to 14 age group fell from 11.6% to 9.9%. By 2041, Deniliquin is projected to undergo notable changes in age structure. Leading these shifts, the 75 to 84 cohort will increase by 30% (195 people), rising from 651 to 847. This aging trend is prominent, with individuals aged 65+ accounting for 71% of the projected growth. Conversely, population drops are expected within the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Deniliquin
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| 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) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 13 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 144 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,038 at the 2021 Census → 7,082 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (109031182). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.