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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 Dubbo - South is $696k, with units at $520k. House values have moved 7.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Dubbo - South has an estimated 20,924 residents, up from 19,628 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,296 people, or 6.6%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 845 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 53.4% of that increase. That puts 823 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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Demographic analysis from AreaSearch indicates that Dubbo - South contains an estimated 20,924 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 19,628 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 1,296 people (6.6%). This growth figure draws upon the ABS estimated resident population figure of 20,713 as of June 2025 alongside 845 validated new addresses established following the Census. The local population density stands at 822 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with benchmark averages identified across AreaSearch study locations. Surpassing the broader SA4 region (2.9%) as well as the SA3 area, Dubbo - South's 6.6% post-2021 census growth positions it at the forefront of regional expansion, with natural increase serving as the core demographic driver by accounting for roughly 53.4% of total population additions over recent timeframes.
AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, while SA2 localities not covered rely on NSW State Government projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Cohort-specific growth trajectories across these series are extended to all regions for the 2032 to 2041 period. In line with prevailing demographic directions, population gains are expected to exceed national regional medians, with the community projected to add 4,337 persons to 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, which represents a cumulative expansion of 19.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,229 new dwellings have been approved in Dubbo - South over the past five years, an average of 245 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 248 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 53% 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 across Dubbo - South have tracked at an annual mean of roughly 245 units, accumulating to 1,229 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an average of just 0.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed throughout the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local residential construction continues to meet or outpace underlying demand, maintaining healthy choices for purchasers and establishing headroom for demographic increases beyond existing projections. Average construction costs for new dwellings stand at $388,000, aligning with regional benchmarks, while $33.5 million in commercial building approvals sanctioned during the current financial year underscores robust commercial investment.
Per capita building activity in Dubbo - South outpaces the Rest of NSW by 120.0%, broadening dwelling selection for buyers and comfortably exceeding nationwide norms due to heightened development interest. Recent residential building approvals comprise 53.0% detached houses alongside 47.0% medium and high-density housing, highlighting a rising supply of higher-density dwellings that caters to diverse budgets ranging from traditional standalone houses to more economical, compact designs. This pattern presents a clear pivot away from the established housing landscape (where separate houses currently account for 81.0%), responding to site constraints and shifting buyer preferences around affordability and lifestyle. With approximately 73 people per approval, the locality continues to exhibit active residential expansion. Demographic projections point to an influx of 4,125 residents into Dubbo - South through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given ongoing residential construction trends, future housing delivery appears well positioned to accommodate demand, preserving favourable buying conditions while accommodating population expansion beyond current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Dubbo - South
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Dubbo - South, worth an estimated $25.9 billion. A further 114 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $60.3 billion. 34 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic infrastructure investments and major development schemes play a pivotal role in driving local performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 key initiatives expected to shape the locality, highlighted by the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, The Village Southlakes, Keswick Estate Residential Development, and Southlakes Estate.
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Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone
Australia's first Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) spans approximately 20,000 square kilometres around Dubbo and Dunedoo. The project involves constructing 90km of 500kV and 150km of 330kV transmission lines, energy hubs at Merotherie and Elong Elong, and a switching station at Barigan Creek to unlock initial network capacity growing to 6 GW by 2038. Construction commenced in June 2025 with energisation targeted for 2028, led by EnergyCo and delivery partner ACEREZ.
NSW SES Western Zone Headquarters Dubbo
A new purpose-built headquarters for the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Western Zone, currently nearing completion in the Blueridge Business Park on the eastern edge of Dubbo. The 3.1 million dollar facility replaces the existing Wingewarra Street office and will serve as the primary regional base for SES operations across western New South Wales. The development includes a Level 3 Incident Control Centre to coordinate large-scale emergencies, an open-plan operations room with significantly expanded capacity, flood rescue coordination areas, dedicated media and briefing rooms, expanded logistics space, an administration office, kitchen, amenities, secure warehouse and 61 car parking spaces.The site fronts both the Mitchell Highway (Wellington Road) and Blueridge Drive, with palisade fencing, motorised sliding gates, illuminated signage and 24/7 operational capability. The project forms part of a 27 million dollar NSW Government investment to upgrade five regional SES headquarters across the state, alongside facilities at Wagga Wagga, Goulburn, Lismore and Beresfield.
The Village Southlakes
A $32 million neighbourhood retail destination anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket and Liquorland. The 7,968 sqm centre includes 17 specialty stores, 3 kiosks, and a car wash facility. Designed as a community hub for the Southlakes Estate, it features over 300 car parks, electric vehicle charging stations, and solar power harvesting. The project serves a growing catchment of 19,000 residents and is the primary convenience hub for the South Dubbo residential precinct.
Southlakes Estate
Southlakes Estate is Dubbo's premier master-planned community, currently expanding to accommodate over 2300 dwellings. The development features an integrated lifestyle design with eight permanent lakes, landscaped parklands, and extensive cycleways. A major milestone for 2026 is the opening of 'The Village Southlakes', a $32 million retail hub anchored by Coles and Liquorland, scheduled for completion in July 2026. The estate offers diverse housing options including land lots, semi-detached dwellings, and the Delta Shores gated community.
Keswick Estate Residential Development
A large-scale residential development in South Dubbo offering affordable land lots and house packages, totaling 992 homes on 177 hectares, developed in phases by Dubbo Regional Council and Maas Group Properties.
Western Cancer Centre Dubbo
A purpose-built two-storey facility at Dubbo Hospital providing life-saving cancer treatment and diagnostic services. The centre features 16 chemotherapy spaces, a radiation therapy bunker, a PET CT scanner, and a dedicated wellness space for patients and families in regional and remote Western NSW.
The Liberal
A 14-storey mixed-use tower featuring a 162-key hotel and 41 apartments, alongside retail spaces and the refurbishment of the existing Bank Hotel.
No.1 Church Street
A 15-storey mixed-use development featuring 70 apartments across 10 upper levels, ground floor retail space, communal facilities, and parking for 123 vehicles. Located on the corner of Church and Bligh Streets, overlooking the Macquarie River and Biddybungie Reserve. The project reached topping out phase in March 2025 with internal fit-out progressing across multiple levels.
10,308 residents of Dubbo - South are employed, from a labour force of 10,470. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 63.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Dubbo - South maintains a qualified workforce characterized by a strong presence across essential community services and a minimal unemployment rate of 1.5%. There were 10,308 residents holding employment as of March 2026, alongside an unemployment rate sitting 2.6% below the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW, and a typical participation rate of 63.9% (exceeding Regional NSW's 60.6%). Census records show that a modest 8.6% of workers worked from home, a metric that may have been influenced by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors among local workers include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
The community demonstrates a notable concentration in health care & social assistance, where its employment proportion reaches 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.9% of local jobs, below the 5.3% observed across Regional NSW. Although local employment exists, commuting comparisons between the Census working population and resident counts indicate that a substantial share of residents travel outside the immediate area for work. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 2.0% while total employment fell by 1.4%, leading to a 0.6 percentage points reduction in unemployment. Over the identical timeframe, Regional NSW registered a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% decline in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labour demand for Dubbo - South over five and ten-year intervals. While total nationwide jobs are anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, projected expansion varies widely across sectors. Applying this sector weighting to Dubbo - South's industry distribution suggests local jobs could grow by 6.8% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (noting this is an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dubbo - South is $1,662 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $896 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,014 a year against an average of $68,912. 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in the Dubbo - South SA2 generated a median income of $59,014 and a mean income of $68,912, slightly outperforming national benchmarks and surpassing the respective Regional NSW levels of $52,390 and $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $65,104 (median) and $76,024 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual weekly income sat at the 66th percentile ($896 weekly), with household earnings at the 45th percentile.
The largest earnings band comprises 35.4% of residents (7,407 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the wider regional proportion of 29.9%. Residents retain 85.3% of income after housing expenses, placing the locality in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dubbo - South had 7,345 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 11% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,567 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling distribution across Dubbo - South at the latest Census comprised 80.6% houses and 19.5% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and other configurations), relative to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Full home ownership stood lower than regional patterns at 27.9%, while remaining properties were either held under a mortgage (33.5%) or tenanted (38.7%). Monthly mortgage repayments recorded a median of $1,567, below the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while weekly rent sat at a median of $320 compared to $330 regionally. In a national context, Dubbo - South mortgage payments are considerably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents also well beneath the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dubbo - South counted 7,345 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,830 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the prevailing living arrangement at 65.8%, consisting of couples with children (27.3%), couples without children (25.2%), and single parent families (12.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.2%, with single-person households representing 30.3% and group households making up 3.9%. The median household size of 2.4 people equals the Regional NSW benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.4% of adults in Dubbo - South hold a university qualification, including 17.6% with a bachelor degree and 6.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.5% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 4,838 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 956 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 local educational profile shows notable strength within the region, with 26.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, surpassing the SA4 region benchmark of 18.4% and the SA3 area figure of 20.3%. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 17.6%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 6.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education is likewise prominent, with 37.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (27.5%). Participation in study is robust, with 30.8% of the local population engaged in formal learning programs.
Broken down by level, 11.5% attend primary school, 7.7% are in secondary education, and 3.4% are enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dubbo - South reaches 389 stops on 71 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Transport analysis identifies 389 active public transit stops throughout Dubbo - South, consisting of bus services. These facilities are served across 71 individual routes, delivering a combined 2,300 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is rated as excellent, with typical resident proximity to the nearest transport stop measuring 139 meters. Commuter patterns reflect a predominantly residential area where travel is largely outward bound, with private vehicles serving as the main travel method at 94%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below regional averages, while a low 8.6% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census (under potential COVID-19 influences).
Transit schedules provide an average of 328 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 5 weekly trips per individual stop, with the accompanying map highlighting the 100 nearest stops to the centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
66.0% of residents in Dubbo - South report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease incidence indicate notable health considerations across Dubbo - South, with widespread common conditions observed across younger as well as older demographics. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage marginally exceeds average SA2 levels, encompassing approximately 53% of the resident base (~11,152 people). Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary chronic ailments in the community, affecting 9.1 and 8.9% of residents, respectively, while 66.0% of the population reported no medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions among working-age individuals track above average.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 16.6% of residents (3,477 people), below the 23.3% share seen across Regional NSW, with senior health indicators showing specific challenges that generally align with wider national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Dubbo - South is largely Australian-born, at 86.4% of residents, with 12.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.3%) and English (27.3%). 9.8% 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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Dubbo - South shows lower cultural diversity relative to broader benchmarks, with 84.1% of residents holding citizenship, 86.4% born within Australia, and 87.4% using only English in domestic settings. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 62.5% of people in Dubbo - South compared with 55.9% across Regional NSW. Examining parental birthplaces, the primary ancestral backgrounds in Dubbo - South are Australian (29.3%), English (27.3%), and Australian Aboriginal (9.8%), the latter sitting considerably above the regional benchmark of 4.6%. Distinct variations are also evident across other backgrounds, including Sri Lankan at 0.3% (versus 0.1% regionally), Irish at 8.8% (versus 8.8%), and Indian at 1.7% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dubbo - South is 34, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.9% 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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Dubbo - South is heavily populated by family-forming age groups. Estimates updated to August 2026 indicate that 32.4% of the population are young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, whereas elderly and retiree groups (65+) account for just 16.6% relative to 23.3% across the wider region. AreaSearch figures place the median age at 34 as at August 2026, down from 35 at the 2021 Census and 9 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census. Young to middle aged adults expanded from 29.9% at the Census to an estimated 32.4%, and this group is projected to capture the bulk of growth by 2041, increasing by 1,884 residents (28%) to a total of 8,665.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dubbo - 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 11 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 — 845 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (19,628 at the 2021 Census → 20,924 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 (105031101). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.