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The median house price in Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds is $825k, with units at $600k. House values have moved 1.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds has an estimated 7,494 residents, up from 6,988 at the 2021 Census — a change of 506 people, or 7.2%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. 105 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. Density is about 10 people per 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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AreaSearch indicates that the population of Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds reached approximately 7,494 by May 2026. Compared with the 6,988 residents documented during the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 506 individuals (7.2%). This shift is calculated utilizing the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 7,407 alongside 105 validated new addresses registered post-census. The resulting population density stands at 10.0 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density living. The 7.2% rate of expansion since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA3 region (2.9%) and the Rest of NSW, positioning the locality as a regional leader in growth.
Relocation from other states was the primary driver of this demographic growth, accounting for roughly 82.0% of the population increase, although natural increases and international relocation also made positive contributions. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, utilizing 2022 as a baseline, are used for SA2 areas. For localities without this coverage, figures are derived from the 2022 NSW State Government projections which use 2021 as their baseline. Cohort growth rates by age group from these models are extended to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future patterns, the locality is set to experience population growth exceeding the median for regional areas across the nation. Based on the most recent annual ERP data, the population is anticipated to expand by 1,210 residents by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 15.0% over the 16 years.
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274 new dwellings have been approved in Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 54 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 171, 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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Approvals for new dwellings in Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds have run at a yearly average of 54, accumulating to 274 residences over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26157 approvals have been logged. The ratio of population growth to new construction stood at 2.2 people moving to the area for every completed dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, pointing to healthy underlying demand. The average construction cost of these new residences is $319,000. In addition, commercial building approvals have reached $289,000 during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds shows slightly elevated development activity relative to the Rest of NSW, tracking at 29.0% above the regional per capita benchmark over the 5 year period, which supports local property valuations while offering options to purchasers, even though construction momentum has moderated of late. The composition of new builds is heavily skewed towards detached houses at 95.0%, with apartments or townhouses representing the remaining 5.0%, reinforcing the established low-density footprint centered on family accommodation. The ratio of residents to each residential building approval stands at approximately 171, pointing to a growing market. Projections indicate that the population of Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds will increase by 1,123 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the incoming supply of housing is expected to satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer dynamics and potentially enabling population gains to outpace current forecasts.
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Development applications around Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 78 current infrastructure and development projects close to Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds, worth an estimated $4.91 billion. 18 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, planning schemes, and major projects represent key influences on regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 15 projects expected to influence the locality. Significant developments include the Palm Lake Resort Forster Lakes, the North Tuncurry Sustainable Community Development, the Lower Mid North Coast Health Service Project - Forster-Tuncurry Health Facility, and the Forster and Old Bar New Ambulance Stations.
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Palm Lake Resort Forster Lakes
A luxury over-50s land lease resort featuring 400 Florida Keys-inspired homes with world-class facilities including the award-winning Belleair Country Club, Rhodes Sports Club with championship bowling green, marina with pontoons, indoor/outdoor pools, luxury cinema, gymnasium, and extensive recreational amenities beside Wallis Lake.
4-12 Breese Parade Large Format Retail Development
A large-format retail development offering up to 4,000 square metres of gross leasable area in the retail heart of Forster. The former MidCoast Council site was sold for $12.72 million and features prime positioning directly opposite Stockland Forster shopping centre with high exposure and accessibility. The development includes rear loading facilities and showroom space across a commanding 14,110mý site with B2 Local Centre zoning.
Tuncurry Village Hub
Tuncurry Village Hub is a comprehensive refurbishment of the former Tuncurry Plaza, transforming the long-dormant 4790 square metre site into a contemporary shopping and lifestyle destination for the Barrington Coast region. The redevelopment features three street frontages on Manning Street, Lake Street and Parkes Street, with light-filled walkways, a north-east facing dining precinct, and weather-protected outdoor spaces. The hub will accommodate 24 tenancies offering fresh food and local produce, health and wellness services, casual and contemporary dining, and essential community services.Approximately 110 car parks will be provided across rooftop and street-level parking. The project is scheduled to open in 2026.
1 Peel Street Residential Development
A six-storey residential apartment block with 30 units (20 two-bedroom and 10 three-bedroom), and basement car parking, involving demolition of existing structures to provide modern housing in central Tuncurry. The design features open plan apartments, internalised courtyards for gathering, setback terraces, cross ventilation, masonry wall and concrete floor construction for temperature regulation, and northward orientation for most apartments to maximize solar access.
Lower Mid North Coast Health Service Project - Forster-Tuncurry Health Facility
The NSW Government is investing $180 million in the Lower Mid North Coast Health Service Project, which brings together the Manning Base Hospital Redevelopment Stage 2 and the Forster-Tuncurry health facility. Manning works are advancing through planning, public exhibition and contractor involvement, while planning for a Forster-Tuncurry health service model is continuing with options being considered with clinicians, stakeholders and the community.
15 Manning Street Mixed-Use Development
Approved shop-top housing mixed-use project comprising 12 apartments (6 x 2-bed and 6 x 3-bed) above ground-level commercial premises (5 suites) with on-site parking. The development activates a long-vacant site in Tuncurry's main street and was granted development consent by MidCoast Council on 21 August 2024.
Forster Civic Precinct - Solaris
A completed mixed-use precinct in Forster featuring a new public library, visitor information centre, customer service point, community spaces, retail and dining tenancies, and a residential apartment tower, with future stages encompassing seniors living facilities.
Forster Gateway Development - The Lakes Way
Proposed redevelopment of a 25.12ha site along The Lakes Way, Forster, accommodating a mix of residential, commercial and conservation zones. The site includes the Great Lakes Tavern and bottleshop, a shopping complex, motel, cafe/bar and houses. The planning proposal, endorsed by MidCoast Council at its March 2025 ordinary meeting, is now before the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a gateway determination ahead of community consultation. The site has potential to provide approximately 135 dwellings across residential flat buildings, units, villas, dual occupancies, terrace houses and single dwellings in low-medium density residential and mixed-use zones.
3,032 residents of Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 3,151. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 49.6%. 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 6,619, about 88% 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 low unemployment rate of 3.8% characterizes the workforce of Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds, which features strong representation from building trades. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,032, and the local jobless rate sat 0.3% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. However, participation in the labor market is low, standing at 49.6% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that 20.3% of the local workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related movement restrictions. The largest sectors of employment for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The local labor force is highly specialized in construction, with its employment share reaching 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety accounts for only 4.8% of the local workforce, which is lower than the 7.5% average for Regional NSW. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests a lack of local job opportunities within the immediate area. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 3.4% and total employment fell by 3.6%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This compares to Regional NSW, which saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labor force contract by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. Projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help illustrate potential long-term trends for Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds. These national projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been modeled against local employment distributions to project future patterns. Across the nation, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Projecting these trends onto the occupational profile of Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds indicates a local employment expansion of 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds is $1,142 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $572 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,385 a year against an average of $53,532. 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 postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds SA2 was $42,385, with an average of $53,532. These amounts are below the national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $46,759 for median income and $59,057 for average income. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the area fell between the 8th and 9th national percentiles.
Income distribution figures show that the largest local segment, comprising 27.4% of residents (2,053 people), falls into the $800 - 1,499 weekly range, whereas the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest in metropolitan areas at 29.9%. Post-housing income retention stands at 86.1%, placing the area in the 12th national percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds had 2,710 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 54% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 30.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds at the time of the latest Census consisted of 92.4% detached houses and 7.7% other dwelling types including semi-detached options and apartments, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other options across Regional NSW. Home ownership was high relative to regional averages, standing at 54.3%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 31.3% and rented properties made up 14.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,500 was lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, whereas weekly rent was higher at $350 compared to the Regional NSW average of $330.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds counted 2,710 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,906 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 39% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 71.2%, which includes 21.4% couples raising children, 38.6% couples without children, and 10.4% single-parent homes. The remaining 28.8% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 25.9% and group living situations accounting for 3.0%. The median household size is 2.3 individuals, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.4% of adults in Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 13.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 455 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 964 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 profiles in the area show that 18.4% of residents hold university qualifications, which is lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Among these higher education graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 45.0% of the population aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, including advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 34.1%. Enrolment in education is high, with 25.5% of the local population engaged in study. This includes 10.6% attending primary schools, 8.1% in high schools, and 1.5% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds reaches 242 stops on 44 routes, timetabled for about 400 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 infrastructure includes 242 bus stops in Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds. These stops are served by 44 routes that provide a total of 398 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a residence to the nearest transport stop is 239 meters, indicating good accessibility. As a residential community, most workers travel outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 92%, and walking accounting for 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars per dwelling. Census data from 2021 indicates that 20.3% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 56 trips per day, which translates to approximately 1 weekly trip per transport stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.5% of residents in Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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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Assessments of mortality rates and chronic illness indicators show that health profiles in Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds are similar to national benchmarks, with standard patterns of common medical conditions across all age cohorts. The rate of private health insurance is low at approximately 47% of residents (~3,492 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis, affecting 12.3% of residents, and mental health conditions, affecting 8.4%. Meanwhile, 61.5% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Chronic conditions are elevated among the working-age population. Residents aged 65 and over make up 32.4% of the population (2,425 people), which is higher than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Health outcomes among older residents rank higher nationally than those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 86.8% of residents, with 2.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.0%) and Australian (31.6%). 4.0% 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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Demographic statistics show lower levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 88.1% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 86.8%, and English-only speakers at home representing 97.1%. Christianity is the largest religion, practiced by 50.3% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the local population, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. English ancestry was reported by 33.0% of the population, followed by Australian ancestry at 31.6%, and Irish ancestry at 8.6%. There are also specific ethnic cohorts that exceed regional averages, such as Welsh ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Maltese ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%), and Scottish ancestry at 8.6% (compared to 8.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds is 53, older than 95% of areas nationally. 15.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 53 in Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds is higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and the national average of 38. The area has a larger concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 (19.6%) but fewer residents aged 25 - 34 (6.0%) compared to Regional NSW. The proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 is higher than the national average of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 8.2% to 10.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 7.5% to 9.6%.
Conversely, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 19.1% to 16.8%, and the 45 to 54 group fell from 12.4% to 11.1%. Looking to 2041, projections suggest shifts in the local age structure, with the 45 to 54 group expected to increase by 25% (209 people) to reach 1,041 from 831, while the 5 to 14 cohort is projected to grow by 4% (28 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, 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 — 105 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,988 at the 2021 Census → 7,494 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 (108011153). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.