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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 Dungog is $835k. House values have moved 7.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Dungog has an estimated 10,129 residents, up from 9,541 at the 2021 Census — a change of 588 people, or 6.2%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 184 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Dungog stands at approximately 10,129 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 588 residents (6.2%) from the 9,541 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. The calculation is derived from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 10,102, combined with 184 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level results in a density of 4.5 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious environment for residents. With its 6.2% expansion rate since the 2021 census, the area outpaced the Rest of NSW (4.9%), positioning it as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 86.7% of the total population growth, though other factors such as overseas migration and natural increase also made positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, supplemented by NSW State Government projections from 2022 using a 2021 base year for any uncovered SA2 regions. Growth projections across different age brackets from these sources are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, a substantial population rise is anticipated, placing the locality in the top quarter of Australian non-metropolitan regions for growth, with an expected increase of 2,953 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total expansion of 28.9% over the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
243 new dwellings have been approved in Dungog over the past five years, an average of 48 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 55, 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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An average of approximately 48 new residential dwelling approvals are logged in Dungog each year, with 243 homes approved throughout the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 51 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. The average construction value for these new homes is $359,000, and the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) saw an average of 2.7 new residents per year per approved dwelling, indicating solid demand that supports property values. Furthermore, the current financial year has seen $6.2 million in commercial development approvals, emphasizing the predominantly residential nature of the locality.
Compared to the Rest of NSW, building activity in Dungog is notably quiet, tracking 51.0% below the regional average per capita. This restrained addition of new housing stock generally helps support demand and values for existing properties. New residential construction has consisted entirely of standalone houses, preserving the classic low-density feel of the neighborhood and catering to families looking for space. The low-density nature of Dungog is further highlighted by the ratio of approximately 202 people per dwelling approval. Projections indicate that Dungog is set to add 2,926 residents up to 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of new homes may fall short of population gains, which could intensify competition among buyers and drive stronger price appreciation.
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 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 performance is heavily shaped by updates to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning policies. AreaSearch has tracked 17 developments poised to impact the locality. Prominent examples include the Port of Newcastle Clean Energy Precinct, the Maitland Local Housing Strategy 2041, the Port Stephens Housing Delivery Program, and the AVID Waterford Community Extension - Chisholm, with the details of the most significant projects listed below.
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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 58.1%. 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 8,986, 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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Dungog is characterized by a skilled resident workforce, with the building and construction industry particularly well-represented. The area has an unemployment rate of just 3.0% and saw estimated job growth of 2.2% over the previous year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,701, while the local unemployment rate sat 1.1% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is slightly lower than the regional benchmark, at 58.1% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that 23.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Local employment is heavily concentrated in the construction, health care & social assistance, and agriculture, forestry & fishing sectors. The region displays a strong concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with its share of employment reaching 1.8 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, health care & social assistance is less represented locally at 12.7% compared to the regional average of 16.9%. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are relatively limited. An analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch reveals that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed residents rose by 2.2% and the labour force grew by 1.4%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. This performance contrasts with Regional NSW, where employment declined by 0.9%, the labour force shrank by 0.4%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.5 percentage points. Future local demand patterns can be analyzed using the May-25 national employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year projections have been mapped against the local industry profile to estimate future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment composition of Dungog suggests that local employment could rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not account for local population projections.
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 most recent postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Dungog SA2 registered a median income of $50,630 and an average income of $68,458. This sits slightly above the national average, compared to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $55,855 for the median and $75,523 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Dungog are modest, placing between the 30th and 34th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 30.3% of the local population (3,069 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan area where 29.9% of residents fall into this same range. Discretionary funds remaining after housing expenses stand at 85.3% of income, and the area is positioned in the 5th decile for the SEIFA index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage.
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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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Dungog consisted of 97.3% standalone houses and 2.6% other dwelling types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership was notably higher in Dungog at 43.6% compared to Regional NSW, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (40.7%) or rented (15.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,820 was higher than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, whereas the median weekly rent was $300, compared to $330 in Regional NSW.
On a national level, Dungog's mortgage repayments sit below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably lower than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dungog counted 3,578 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,799 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 make up the vast majority of households at 74.4%, consisting of couples with children at 30.9%, couples without children at 33.5%, and single parents at 9.4%. The remaining 25.6% are non-family households, which are largely made up of single-person households at 24.2% and group houses at 1.4%. The average household size stands at 2.5 people, slightly higher than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
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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Educational challenges are present in the region, as university completion rates stand at 17.5%, which is notably lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap presents an opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (32.8%). Enrolment in education is strong, with 25.7% of the population actively participating in formal study.
This student cohort includes 10.2% in primary schools, 7.2% in secondary schools, and 2.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dungog reaches 469 stops on 47 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 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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Public transit networks in Dungog consist of 469 active transit stops offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops accommodate 47 separate routes, providing a total of 1,259 passenger journeys per week. Transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 283 meters from their closest stop. As the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 94% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.9 vehicles, exceeding the regional average.
Around 23.9% of residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Across all transit routes, services run at an average frequency of 179 trips daily, which represents roughly 2 weekly trips per individual stop. The corresponding map highlights the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinates of the area.
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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Dungog faces notable public health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance coverage is slightly above the average SA2 rate at approximately 53% of the population (~5,398 people). Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported medical conditions in the area, affecting 10.5% and 9.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 63.3% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, matching the 63.3% rate recorded across Regional NSW. The working-age cohort experience clear health challenges with higher rates of chronic conditions.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.6% of the population (2,391 people), and their health outcomes rank above average, exceeding the comparative national rankings of the general local 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 in Dungog is lower than average, with 94.2% of residents born in Australia, 94.6% holding citizenship, and 99.0% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, practiced by 59.5% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of family heritage, the three largest ancestry groups are Australian at 35.5% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 30.0%), English at 32.8%, and Irish at 8.5%. Other ethnic groups show distinct local concentrations, with Australian Aboriginal residents making up 4.6% of Dungog (matching the 4.6% regional average), German ancestry at 3.6% (compared to 3.1% regionally), and Scottish ancestry at 7.7% (compared to 8.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dungog is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 19.8% 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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Dungog has a median age of 46, which is older than the Regional NSW average of 43 and significantly higher than the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is strongly represented at 15.0% compared to Regional NSW, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 8.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.6% to 11.2%, while the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.0% to 11.7%. Significant demographic shifts are expected by 2041, led by the 45 to 54 age group, which is projected to expand by 44% (an increase of 519 people) to reach 1,706 from an initial 1,186.
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) | 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, 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 — 184 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,541 at the 2021 Census → 10,129 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 (106011110). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.