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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 - West is $650k, with units at $335k. House values have moved 8.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Dubbo - West has an estimated 11,113 residents, up from 10,317 at the 2021 Census — a change of 796 people, or 7.7%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 353 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 52.8% of that increase. That puts 160 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Dubbo - West's population is around 11,113 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 796 people (7.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,317 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,004 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 353 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 160 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Dubbo - West's 7.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (2.8%), along with the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 52.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive factors. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas is forecast, with the area expected to expand by 2,625 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting recording a gain of 22.6% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
373 new dwellings have been approved in Dubbo - West over the past five years, an average of 74 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 59 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 103, 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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Dubbo - West has recorded around 74 residential properties granted approval each year, with 373 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 95 so far in FY-26. At an average of 2.1 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), suggesting solid demand that supports property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $324,000. Also, $31.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.
Compared to Rest of NSW, Dubbo - West has slightly more development (27.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), balancing buyer choice with support for current property values, though building activity has slowed in recent years. New development consists of 83.0% detached dwellings and 17.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. At around 235 people per approval, Dubbo - West reflects a transitioning market. Future projections show Dubbo - West adding 2,516 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Dubbo - West, worth an estimated $263 million. A further 121 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 19 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Dubbo Residential Rehabilitation Centre, Bunglegumbie Road Residential Estate, Dubbo Firming Power Station, and Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Dubbo Residential Rehabilitation Centre
A purpose-built 24-bed facility providing withdrawal and residential rehabilitation services for alcohol and drug dependency. The project features a south communal wing and northern residential wing designed by Fulton Trotter Architects. It incorporates culturally appropriate design for the Aboriginal community, landscaping for privacy, and therapeutic outdoor spaces. Construction began in May 2026 and is expected to take 14 months.
Dubbo Firming Power Station
An approved gas-fired firming power station in the heavy industrial zone of north Dubbo, designed to support the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone. The original 2024 approval permits a 64 MW dual-fuel power plant (open-cycle gas turbine or reciprocating engine), a 20 MW hydrogen electrolysis facility, gas storage pipeline and connection to the existing gas network. Squadron Energy has lodged a modification request to increase generation capacity from 64 MW to 180 MW and introduce reciprocating engine technology.Both generation technologies are capable of running on hydrogen blends of up to 25 percent. The plant will provide back-up electricity during periods of low renewable generation and peak demand, expected to support up to 150 construction jobs and 5 ongoing operational roles. Treated water for hydrogen production will be supplied from a new advanced wastewater treatment facility at Dubbo Sewerage Treatment Plant, jointly funded with Dubbo Regional Council.
Bunglegumbie Road Residential Estate
Subdivision of an 11.1-hectare former vineyard site at 168A Bunglegumbie Road, Dubbo into 105 residential lots with a residue lot, plus associated infrastructure including new internal roads, footpaths, stormwater drainage, underground electrical services, and street tree plantings. Up to 160 dwellings are anticipated across the lots, with 55 lots suitable for dual occupancy. The site forms part of Dubbo's North-West Urban Release Area, which is planned to accommodate up to 5,500 new homes. A Voluntary Planning Agreement (SVPA2024-29) was executed with NSW Government requiring a $3,740 per lot contribution to State public infrastructure.Development approval (DA D23-347) was granted and development contributions paid in April 2025.
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.
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.
Gunyah - North-West Urban Release Area
A master-planned community of up to 5,500 new homes, including a commercial hub, seniors living, parks, and a school site.
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.
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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.
5,177 residents of Dubbo - West are employed, from a labour force of 5,331. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 61.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,872, about 89% 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 - West features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of just 2.9%. As of March 2026, 5,177 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.2% below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is on par with Regional NSW's 60.6%. Based on Census responses, a low 7.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 2.4% of Dubbo - West's workforce compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw labour force decreasing by 2.1% alongside a 1.3% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.8 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded employment decline of 0.9%, labour force decline of 0.4%, with unemployment rising 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Dubbo - West. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Dubbo - West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dubbo - West is $1,626 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $850 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,984 a year against an average of $65,374. 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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AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 reveals that income in the Dubbo - West SA2 is just below the national average, with the median assessed at $55,984 while the average income stands at $65,374. This contrasts to Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,762 (median) and $72,121 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 59th percentile ($850 weekly), while household income sits at the 42nd percentile.
Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 33.2% of the community (3,689 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 29.9% in the same category. After housing, 85.4% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dubbo - West had 3,572 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 5% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 19.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Dubbo - West, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 86.3% houses and 13.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Dubbo - West was lagging that of Regional NSW, at 29.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (38.1%) or rented (32.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional NSW average at $1,517, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $320, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, Dubbo - West's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dubbo - West counted 3,572 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,848 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 71.4% of all households, comprising 29.4% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.6%, with lone person households at 25.2% and group households comprising 3.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.5% of adults in Dubbo - West hold a university qualification, including 14.0% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 80% of areas nationally. A further 28.0% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 1,681 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 873 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 area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (20.5%) substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 37.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (28.0%). Educational participation is notably high, with 32.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.6% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dubbo - West reaches 171 stops on 35 routes, timetabled for about 500 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 analysis reveals 171 active transport stops operating within Dubbo - West comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 35 individual routes, collectively providing 498 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 146 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. A relatively low 7.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 71 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop.
The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
64.8% of residents in Dubbo - West report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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 data reveals substantial challenges facing Dubbo - West, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover slightly lagging that of the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~5,767 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and arthritis, impacting 9.8 and 9.1% of residents, respectively, while 64.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 16.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,862 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Dubbo - West is largely Australian-born, at 89.0% of residents, with 8.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.5%) and English (28.1%). 14.1% 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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Dubbo - West was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 85.4% of its population being citizens, 89.0% born in Australia, and 91.5% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Dubbo - West was found to be Christianity, which makes up 62.5% of people in Dubbo - West. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Dubbo - West are Australian, comprising 29.5% of the population, English, comprising 28.1% of the population, and Australian Aboriginal, comprising 14.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 4.6%.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Korean is notably overrepresented at 0.2% of Dubbo - West (vs 0.1% regionally), Lebanese at 0.2% (vs 0.2%) and Irish at 7.7% (vs 8.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dubbo - West is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 30.4% 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 34, Dubbo - West is considerably lower than the Regional NSW figure of 43 similarly significantly lower than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Regional NSW average, the 25 - 34 cohort is notably over-represented (16.6% locally), while 65 - 74 year-olds are under-represented (7.6%). In the period since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.3% to 13.8% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 15.2% to 16.6%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 15.2% to 13.4% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 10.8% to 9.5%.
Demographic modeling suggests Dubbo - West's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to see notable expansion, expanding by 529 people (29%) from 1,839 to 2,369. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort grows by a modest 6% (89 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dubbo - West
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 4 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 Jun 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 — 353 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,317 at the 2021 Census → 11,113 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 (105031102). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.