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The median house price in Dungog is $835k. House values have moved 7.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Dungog has an estimated 10,137 residents, up from 9,541 at the 2021 Census — a change of 596 people, or 6.2%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 192 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 86.7% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluation by AreaSearch, the population residing in Dungog stands at roughly 10,137 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 596 residents (6.2%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 9,541 persons. Such movement is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 10,102 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 192 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. This headcount translates to a population density of 4.5 persons per square kilometer, ensuring spacious living conditions. Outpacing the Rest of NSW benchmark of 5.1%, Dungog's 6.2% expansion since the 2021 census establishes it among the regional leaders for expansion.
Net interstate arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 86.7% of total population additions over recent timeframes, though natural increase and overseas migration also delivered positive contributions. Projections compiled by the ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year, are implemented by AreaSearch for local SA2 territories. Where locations fall outside this series, AreaSearch incorporates SA2 modelling from the NSW State Government, issued in 2022 using a 2021 base year. In addition, age-specific growth trajectories across these models are applied through 2032 to 2041. Looking at forward demographic projections, the district is slated for robust expansion placing it within the upper quartile of regional Australian locations, anticipated to add 2,967 persons by 2041 according to the latest annual ERP population figures, amounting to an overall 16-year increase of 28.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
239 new dwellings have been approved in Dungog over the past five years, an average of 47 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% 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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Dwelling consent figures for Dungog show an annual average of approximately 47 residential builds, accumulating to 239 properties across the preceding 5 financial years. A ratio of 2.7 additional occupants per annum was registered per completed residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), demonstrating solid underlying demand that should underpin real estate valuations, with newly approved dwellings carrying an average build cost of $508,000—a figure moderately higher than regional benchmarks that points toward quality building activity. Furthermore, non-residential approvals during the current financial year reached $6.2 million in commercial developments, reinforcing the predominantly residential profile of the locality.
Dwelling construction volumes in Dungog lag well behind the Rest of NSW benchmark, coming in 51.0% below regional average per person. Such constrained delivery of new housing stock generally bolsters buyer competition and pricing for established homes. Over this timeframe, all newly approved housing consisted exclusively of detached houses, preserving the district's established low-density landscape and catering to family purchasers prioritizing space. Recording approximately 197 people per dwelling approval, Dungog continues to exhibit low-density residential attributes. Demographic outlooks project that Dungog will expand by 2,932 persons by 2041 (benchmarked against the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). Should residential building remain at its existing pace, newly added dwelling supply could fall short of resident inflows, heightening competition among prospective purchasers and reinforcing upward price momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Dungog
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 91 current infrastructure and development projects close to Dungog, worth an estimated $23.2 billion. 32 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 economic momentum and community development are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, capital works, and major regional infrastructure. AreaSearch has pinpointed 17 key initiatives with the potential to influence the district. Prominent projects encompass the Port of Newcastle Clean Energy Precinct, Maitland Local Housing Strategy 2041, Port Stephens Housing Delivery Program, and AVID Waterford Community Extension - Chisholm, with the following overview covering those of greatest direct significance.
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Port of Newcastle Clean Energy Precinct
A 220-hectare industrial hub on Kooragang Island dedicated to the production, storage, and export of green hydrogen and green ammonia. The precinct features common-user infrastructure, including a 1.6 GW electrical grid connection and a 22 ML recycled water plant. As of March 2026, the project was endorsed by the NSW Government Investment Delivery Authority to fast-track approvals. It is currently in the final stages of Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) studies.Construction is anticipated to commence in 2027 with operations starting by 2030.
Raymond Terrace Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade
Major upgrade of the Raymond Terrace Wastewater Treatment Works to improve treated effluent quality, increase treatment capacity for regional growth, modernise plant processes, enhance odour control, improve sludge handling and asset condition, and maintain long-term environmental compliance for the Raymond Terrace, Medowie and Heatherbrae catchment.
27 Lang Drive Subdivision
A new Development Application (DA/2025/1053) has superseded the earlier proposal, lodged with Maitland City Council for demolition of an existing shed and a one (1) into thirteen (13) lot Torrens Title subdivision on the R5 Large Lot Residential zoned site. This follows the January 2025 refusal of the original 15-lot DA/2023/832 and its subsequent unsuccessful Section 8.2 Review (DA/2025/228). The revised 13-lot scheme was placed on public exhibition from 8 December 2025 to 26 January 2026 and remains under Council assessment.The proposal includes civil works for road construction and stormwater management infrastructure including culverts and bioretention basins.
256 Paterson Road Subdivision
Integrated Development Application (DA/2024/830) for the community title subdivision of one lot into 14 lots, comprising 13 residential lots and one community lot. The proposal includes associated civil works, vegetation removal, and the demolition of the existing structures. The lots range from 5006 m2 to 5521 m2. The site is zoned R5 Large Lot Residential.
Tocal Road Upgrade
The $1.9 million upgrade, jointly funded by the NSW Government's Fixing Country Roads Program and Maitland City Council, involved resurfacing, pavement reconstruction, new drainage, and widening to 3.5 metre travel lanes in two sections between Maitland Vale Road and Lang Drive. A section was also realigned to improve sight distance and safety. The project improves heavy vehicle access on a key freight route between Maitland and Dungog. Works commenced in early April 2024 and were expected to take six months to complete, weather permitting, indicating a completion around October 2024.
Tall Trees Estate
Boutique 39-lot Torrens title subdivision close to Medowie town centre shopping and services. Features sustainable design with preserved native vegetation and affordable housing options from $235,000 per lot.
Kings Hill Urban Release Area
A 765-hectare masterplanned urban release area designed to deliver approximately 3,500 new dwellings, including a 10% affordable housing component. The development features a new commercial town centre, a public primary school site, and a 250-hectare koala habitat conservation area. The project is currently progressing through the Concept Development Application phase with Port Stephens Council and the NSW Planning Panel, focusing on ecological offsets and infrastructure contributions. Significant road infrastructure including the M1 Pacific Motorway extension (Heatherbrae Bypass) is nearing completion in mid-2026 to support the new community of approximately 10,000 residents.
Hunterglen Drive Park Upgrade
Upgrade to the Hunterglen Drive Park playspace, which included the installation of dual slides, a swing set, climbing equipment, and a rubber softfall surface. The park is managed by Maitland City Council.
4,701 residents of Dungog are employed, from a labour force of 4,847. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 58.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,995, 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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A qualified local workforce characterizes Dungog, highlighted by prominent representation across building trades, an unemployment level sitting at merely 3.0%, and a 2.2% uptick in estimated employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed locals numbered 4,701 individuals, with the jobless rate tracking 1.1% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, while labour force participation remains comparatively restrained (58.2% versus 60.6% in Regional NSW). Census reporting indicated that 23.9% of workers operated from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are primarily engaged within construction, health care & social assistance, as well as agriculture, forestry & fishing.
A key structural concentration exists in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which captures a workforce share 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, the health care & social assistance sector accounts for only 12.7% of resident employment, trailing the 16.9% registered across Regional NSW. A comparison of resident workers against local Census employment totals suggests that the immediate district provides a restricted volume of internal jobs. AreaSearch assessment of data from the ABS and SALM indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 2.2% alongside a 1.4% increase in the labour pool, which brought about a 0.7 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This performance diverged from Regional NSW, where employment receded by 0.9%, the labour supply contracted by 0.4%, and joblessness rose by 0.5 percentage points. Future workforce requirements can be assessed through the national employment outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied against the local occupational structure to evaluate potential trends. Across Australia, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although performance varies by industry. Applying these sectoral trajectories across the local industry distribution suggests that Dungog employment could rise by 5.9% across five years and 12.5% over a ten-year horizon (noting this extrapolation relies on standard weighting for illustrative context and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dungog is $1,485 a week (about $77,000 a year), with median personal income at $710 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,630 a year against an average of $68,458. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers across the Dungog SA2 registered a median income of $50,630 alongside an average of $68,458. This average sits marginally higher than the national standard, while contrasting against Regional NSW medians of $52,390 and average earnings of $65,215. Factoring in a Wage Price Index escalation of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated earnings are estimated at approximately $55,855 (median) and $75,523 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places Dungog household, family, and individual incomes in modest brackets between the 30th and 34th percentiles.
With respect to income distribution, the largest share of the population is concentrated in the $1,500 - 2,999 band, encompassing 30.3% of residents (3,071 people), closely aligning with the 29.9% observed across the wider metropolitan region. Residents retain 85.3% of income following housing commitments, placing the area in the 5th decile of SEIFA income rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dungog had 3,578 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing profiles captured in the most recent Census show that standalone houses represented 97.3% of Dungog's residential properties, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other housing formats accounted for 2.6%, contrasting with 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternate configurations across Regional NSW. Outright home ownership reached 43.6%, noticeably higher than regional levels, with mortgaged properties making up 40.7% and tenant-occupied homes comprising 15.7%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,820, tracking above the Regional NSW figure of $1,733, while weekly rent averaged $300, below the regional median of $330. In a nationwide context, Dungog mortgage payments track below the Australian average of $1,863, with rental costs sitting well beneath the countrywide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dungog counted 3,578 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,802 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 24% 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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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 74.4%, made up of 33.5% couples without children, 30.9% couples with children, and 9.4% single parent arrangements. The remaining 25.6% consists of non-family living situations, with lone person households representing 24.2% and group living accounting for 1.4%. The area registers a median household size of 2.5 persons, exceeding the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.5% of adults in Dungog hold a university qualification, including 12.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.8% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 1,404 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 963 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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Tertiary educational attainment presents an ongoing challenge for the locality, with university completion rates (17.5%) falling well below the 32.2% recorded across NSW. This gap provides opportunities for focused educational development. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications account for 12.4%, with postgraduate credentials at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Technical and practical qualifications are widespread, as 43.5% of community members aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, including 10.7% with advanced diplomas and 32.8% possessing certificate-level qualifications. Student engagement remains strong across the community, with 25.7% of locals actively participating in formal study.
This student cohort comprises 10.2% enrolled in primary education, 7.2% attending secondary school, and 2.6% undertaking tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dungog reaches 461 stops on 47 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Dungog's public transport network incorporates 461 operational stops spanning train and bus services, connected by 47 distinct routes that generate 1,456 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is favorable, with local residents situated an average of 286 meters from their nearest stopping point. Given the district's residential profile, commuting outward is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary travel method at 94%. Household vehicle availability averages 1.9 cars per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. In addition, 23.9% of workers commuted from home based on the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions.
Across the entire transit network, daily service volume averages 208 trips, which equates to roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 nearest transit points relative to the area's central coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.3% of residents in Dungog report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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 chronic condition incidence and mortality metrics highlight several health challenges for Dungog, with prevalent medical issues visible across younger and older demographics alike, while private health insurance membership sits just above typical SA2 levels, covering approximately 53% of the resident population (~5,403 people). Locally, the most prevalent diagnosed conditions are arthritis, affecting 10.5% of the population, and asthma, impacting 9.1%, while 63.3% of the population reported no long-term illnesses, matching the 63.3% recorded for Regional NSW. Elevated chronic illness rates present difficulties for the working-age demographic. Residents aged 65 and over total 2,431 people, or 24.0% of the community.
Among senior residents, overall health metrics exceed broader averages, achieving higher national standings than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Dungog is largely Australian-born, at 94.2% of residents, with 1.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.5%) and English (32.8%). 4.6% 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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Cultural diversity metrics in Dungog remain below standard benchmarks, with 94.2% of residents born in Australia, 94.6% holding Australian citizenship, and 99.0% using English as their sole language at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 59.5% of locals compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding reported parentage and ancestry, the three most common origins in Dungog are Australian at 35.5% (substantially exceeding the 30.0% regional standard), English at 32.8%, and Irish at 8.5%. Other cultural affiliations show distinct comparative levels: Australian Aboriginal heritage represents 4.6% of the local population (matching 4.6% regionally), German background accounts for 3.6% (versus 3.1% regionally), and Scottish lineage represents 7.7% (compared with 8.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dungog is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 19.9% 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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The local age distribution aligns closely with broader patterns in Regional NSW, showing a maximum variance of 3.0 percentage points. The median age remains steady at an estimated 46, unchanged from the 2021 Census and 3 years above the regional median of 43 recorded at that count, while tracking above the nationwide Census median of 38. Since that time, the proportion of residents aged 45 - 64 has declined from 29.0% to an estimated 26.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical expansion is forecast for the 45 - 64 age group, adding 848 residents (31%) to reach 3,539.
The most rapid relative growth is expected among residents aged 65+, expanding by 34% to 3,256 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dungog
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) | Aug 2026 this 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 this 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 this month headline measures · Jun 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 192 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,541 at the 2021 Census → 10,137 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 (106011110). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.