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The median house price in Dubbo Surrounds is $550k, with units at $602k. House values have moved -3.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Dubbo Surrounds has an estimated 6,232 residents, up from 5,963 at the 2021 Census — a change of 269 people, or 4.5%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 124 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Dubbo Surrounds stands at approximately 6,232 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 269 individuals (4.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 5,963 people. This population shift is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population of 6,189 in June 2025 combined with 124 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such a population count translates to a density of 1.5 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with substantial space per inhabitant. The 4.5% expansion rate of Dubbo Surrounds since the 2021 census was higher than the 2.8% recorded in the SA4 region, as well as the SA3 area, establishing it as a local growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was natural increase, which accounted for roughly 51.6% of the population rise, though interstate and overseas migration also made positive contributions. AreaSearch employs projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level are used, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. The growth rates by age segment from these sources are also extended to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, locations situated outside capital cities are projected to experience above-median growth, with this specific territory expected to gain 755 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, translating to an overall expansion of 11.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
85 new dwellings have been approved in Dubbo Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, broadly in line with 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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Dubbo Surrounds has seen approximately 17 residential building approvals granted annually, totaling 85 residential units over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 13 during FY-26 so far. An average occupancy rate of 2.8 new residents per dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) points to healthy demand that underpins local property values, with new residential structures being constructed at an average cost of $273,000—a figure below the regional average—suggesting options that are more budget-friendly for purchasers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $4.8 million this financial year, emphasizing the dominant residential profile of the locality.
Relative to the Rest of NSW, building volume per citizen in Dubbo Surrounds is approximately half as high, placing it in the 14th percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, which limits options for buyers and sustains interest in established residential properties. This level of activity is also lower than the national average, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential constraints on development. New construction comprises 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the low-density landscape and providing spacious homes designed for families. An estimated ratio of 1416 people per dwelling approval highlights a quiet development sector with low construction volumes. Demographic projections indicate that Dubbo Surrounds will add 712 citizens by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). Current rates of construction appear to align well with future demand, supporting balanced market conditions and preventing excessive price pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Dubbo Surrounds, worth an estimated $6.09 billion. A further 118 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $60 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major construction initiatives, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 49 projects expected to influence the locality. Important initiatives include the NSW SES Western Zone Headquarters Dubbo, Blueridge Business Park, PCYC Western NSW Sports Hub, and the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, with the following index highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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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.
Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone
Australia's first Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), covering approximately 20,000 square kilometres centred around Dubbo and Dunedoo. The project involves constructing 90km of 500kV and 150km of 330kV transmission lines, new energy hubs at Merotherie and Elong Elong, and a switching station at Barigan Creek. It will unlock 4.5 GW of initial network capacity, growing to 6 GW by 2038, supporting solar, wind, and battery storage projects across 10 granted access rights. Construction commenced June 2025 with energisation targeted for 2028.The REZ is forecast to power 1.8 million homes and attract up to $25 billion in private investment, supporting approximately 1,850 direct construction jobs and 930 ongoing operational jobs from 2034.
Blueridge Business Park
Blueridge Business Park is a commercial and industrial precinct located on the Mitchell Highway on the eastern fringe of Dubbo. The park offers flexible land for commercial, industrial, and bulky goods uses, supported by NBN connectivity, childcare, fitness facilities, and cafes. Developed by Blueridge Projects and Hunterland, it provides full design-and-construct services to occupants. The precinct has grown through multiple stages, with established tenants including Century Yuasa Batteries, Devils Hollow Brewery, Midwest Foods, Findex, and NSW SES.A Blueridge Precinct Development Control Plan (DCP23-004) was formally adopted by Dubbo Regional Council in August 2025, guiding future development across the expanded precinct area.
New Dubbo Bridge (Aunty Pearl Gibbs Bridge)
Construction of a 660-metre, dual-lane, 20-span, high-level bridge over the Macquarie River and floodplain, using 89 piles and 123 reinforced concrete girders to carry an approximately 5,000-tonne deck. The project includes 2.2km of new Newell Highway realignment and intersection upgrades at Whylandra, River, Thompson and Bourke Streets. Designed to ease central Dubbo congestion and maintain flood-event access, it supports future development of around 5,500 new homes in the region. In December 2025 the bridge was officially named the Aunty Pearl Gibbs Bridge, honouring the Aboriginal rights activist.As of mid-2026 the structure is complete, with surfacing, lighting, drainage and intersection works underway; opening to traffic is targeted for mid-2026, with full project completion including approach roads expected by late 2026, weather permitting.
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.
Dubbo Base Hospital Redevelopment Stages 3 & 4
A $150 million NSW Government investment that delivered a new three-storey clinical building (the Macquarie Building) at Dubbo Hospital. Key features include an expanded Emergency Department, medical imaging, ambulatory care, a critical care floor with ICU and cardiac catheter laboratory, and a surgical inpatient unit. The project was delivered alongside the $35 million Western Cancer Centre to enhance regional healthcare for Western NSW.
Concrete World Warehouse and Cafe
Two-stage industrial development approved for an 11,197sqm site at 14 Fiscal Way in Dubbo's Blueridge Business Park. Originally proposed by Concrete World Industries, stage one comprised a concrete supply warehouse with showroom and office, and stage two comprised 11 light industrial units and a cafe. Dubbo Regional Council approved the $6.8 million development application in June 2023. The site was later marketed for sale by Raine and Horne Commercial as a shovel-ready, DA-approved parcel, with expressions of interest closing in May 2025; the listing is now marked sold.Council infrastructure pipeline records list Drayton Group as the current holder of the approval. Construction has not yet commenced and the new owner's development intentions are unconfirmed.
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.
3,294 residents of Dubbo Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 3,316. Unemployment sits at 0.7%, with participation at 66.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,114, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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 Surrounds is characterized by a skilled labor force working across various industries, alongside an unemployment rate of only 0.7%. In March 2026, there are 3,294 employed citizens, while the unemployment rate sits 3.4% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, and the participation rate is notably high (66.7% versus 60.6% in Regional NSW). Census statistics show that a moderate 17.3% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures. The primary sectors employing local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction.
The region displays a strong concentration of jobs in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the employment proportion is 2.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the accommodation & food sector is underrepresented, employing just 4.5% of the workforce in Dubbo Surrounds compared to 7.8% in Regional NSW. The ratio of the Census working population to the resident workforce suggests that local employment options within the area are somewhat restricted. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the local labor force contracted by 2.2% during the year ending March 2026, while total employment fell by 1.8%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labor force contract by 0.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.5 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional perspective on prospective demand trends in Dubbo Surrounds. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been matched to the local industry mix to project regional trends. Although nationwide employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the employment structure of Dubbo Surrounds indicates local employment should rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted projection for illustration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dubbo Surrounds is $1,952 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $863 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,017 a year against an average of $62,027. 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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The most recent postcode level ATO statistics analyzed by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Dubbo Surrounds SA2 fall below the national average, recording a median of $54,017 and an average of $62,027. This compares to Regional NSW where the median income is $52,390 and the average is $65,215. Incorporating Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $59,592 (median) and $68,428 (average) in March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes in Dubbo Surrounds near the 61st percentile nationally.
Earnings distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 35.1% of the population (2,187 individuals), which aligns with the broader regional pattern of 29.9% in this bracket. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs stands at 89.2%, indicating robust purchasing capacity, and the area is situated in the 6th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dubbo Surrounds had 1,900 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $265 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 13.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The composition of residential properties in Dubbo Surrounds at the time of the latest Census consisted of 98.8% separate houses and 1.3% other formats (semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to Regional NSW which recorded 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other formats. The rate of home ownership in Dubbo Surrounds was higher than the regional average, standing at 43.9%, while the remaining occupied properties were held under a mortgage (46.4%) or occupied by tenants (9.7%). The median monthly payment for home loans matched the Regional NSW average of $1,733, whereas the median weekly rent was registered at $265, compared to Regional NSW rates of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Dubbo Surrounds are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dubbo Surrounds counted 1,900 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 17% 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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Families comprise the vast majority of households at 81.1%, consisting of couples with children (38.5%), couples without children (33.7%), and single parent households (8.4%). Non-family households account for the remaining 18.9%, with single-person households representing 17.1% and group households making up 1.7%. The median household occupancy of 2.8 persons is higher than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.2% of adults in Dubbo Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 14.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 36.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 224 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 944 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 low levels of tertiary qualifications, with the university completion rate (18.2%) falling below the NSW average of 32.2%. This situation presents a clear opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 14.2%, followed by postgraduate studies (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational qualifications are common, with 46.9% of citizens aged 15 and over possessing technical qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (36.6%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 32.6% of the population registered in formal study. This comprises 13.3% in primary schooling, 10.7% in high schools, and 2.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dubbo Surrounds reaches 319 stops on 48 routes, timetabled for about 440 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.3 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 transport networks include 319 active stops within Dubbo Surrounds, offering a combination of rail and bus options. These facilities are served by 48 distinct routes, providing a total of 444 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated as favorable, with residents living an average of 219 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential character of the area, most workers commute outside the locality, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 96% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 2.3 cars per home, which is above the regional average.
Census data from 2021 shows that 17.3% of residents worked from home, which may reflect COVID-19 circumstances. Transit service averages 63 daily trips across the entire network, translating to roughly 1 weekly departure per individual stop. The associated map displays the 100 closest transit stops relative to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.7% of residents in Dubbo Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 demonstrate favorable trends for residents of Dubbo Surrounds, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and medical diagnoses indicating results consistent with national averages, low rates of common illnesses across all age cohorts, and a private health insurance rate of roughly 50% of the population (~3,103 people). This compares to 51.9% for Regional NSW and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses recorded in the locality were arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.1 and 9.0% of the population, respectively, while 66.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age citizens present above average rates of chronic illness. The area has 20.9% of its population aged 65 and over (1,299 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Health profiles for older citizens are positive, with national comparative rankings aligned with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Dubbo Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 95.6% of residents, with 0.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (37.2%) and English (30.7%). 6.2% 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 Surrounds displays a low level of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 89.6% of the community, 95.6% of residents born in Australia, and 99.1% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 71.8% of the local population, compared to 55.9% in Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in Dubbo Surrounds are Australian, representing 37.2% of residents (above the regional average of 30.0%), English at 30.7%, and Irish at 9.2%. Notable differences also exist in other backgrounds: Australian Aboriginal residents are represented at a higher rate of 6.2% compared to 4.6% regionally, Maltese heritage matches the regional proportion at 0.4%, and Scottish heritage stands at 7.6% compared to 8.0% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dubbo Surrounds is 42. 21.7% 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 median age in Dubbo Surrounds is 42 years, matching the Regional NSW average of 43 and exceeding the national median of 38 years. Residents aged 55 to 64 represent a significant cohort (14.4%), while those aged 25 to 34 constitute a smaller proportion (8.5%) than is typical for Regional NSW. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 10.1% to 13.2% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket has increased from 5.2% to 6.8%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group has contracted from 14.1% to 11.8%, and the 5 to 14 group has declined from 15.4% to 13.8%.
Projections for the year 2041 suggest notable demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 28%, adding 149 residents to reach 677, while the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dubbo Surrounds
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 7 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 — 124 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,963 at the 2021 Census → 6,232 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 (105031103). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.