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The median house price in Grafton Surrounds is $675k, with units at $520k. House values have moved 3.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Grafton Surrounds has an estimated 18,139 residents, up from 16,875 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,264 people, or 7.5%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years. 245 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 88.0% 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 AreaSearch research, the population of Grafton Surrounds stands at approximately 18,139 as of May 2026. This figure represents a rise of 1,264 residents, which corresponds to a 7.5% increase from the 16,875 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The adjustment is derived from an ABS estimated resident population of 18,099 dated June 2025 combined with 245 newly validated addresses added after the Census date. This population size translates to a density of 2.1 persons per square kilometer, indicating generous space availability for each individual. The 7.5% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA4 region at 4.6% and the Rest of NSW, establishing Grafton Surrounds as a leading growth area.
Recent population gains were mainly fueled by interstate migration, accounting for roughly 88.0% of total additions, while overseas migration and natural growth also contributed positively. AreaSearch relies on ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. When such data is unavailable, AreaSearch applies NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Age-specific growth rates from these models are then applied across all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future projections suggest above median growth typical of national non-metropolitan regions, forecasting an increase of 3,008 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total gain of 16.4% over the 16-year span.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
320 new dwellings have been approved in Grafton Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 64 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 50 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 45, well below 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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Grafton Surrounds has seen an average of 64 new dwelling approvals each year, totaling 320 homes approved from FY-21 to FY-25 and 42 approvals in FY-26. Over the same five-year period, the area averaged 7.3 new residents per home built, indicating that demand continues to exceed supply, which typically drives prices higher and intensifies buyer competition, while construction costs average $300,000 per new home. This financial year, $6.4 million worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, hinting at the region’s residential focus. When compared to the Rest of NSW, Grafton Surrounds shows roughly two-thirds the per capita rate of new dwelling approvals and ranks in the 41st percentile nationally, suggesting fewer housing choices for buyers and heightened interest in existing properties.
The new housing stock is composed of 96.0% standalone homes and 4.0% medium and high-density units, reflecting a low-density profile that appeals to buyers seeking more space. An estimated 410 people reside in the area per dwelling approval, underscoring a calm, low-intensity development setting. Population projections suggest Grafton Surrounds will add 2,968 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If development activity remains unchanged, housing supply could fall short of population growth, likely heightening buyer competition and encouraging further price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Grafton Surrounds
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Grafton Surrounds, worth an estimated $735 million. A further 71 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.18 billion. 22 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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, major projects and planning initiatives can have the greatest influence on an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 51 projects that are likely to impact the area. Key projects include Grafton Lifestyle Centre, Grafton Base Hospital Redevelopment, Grafton Regional Aquatic Centre, and Treelands Drive Community Centre Redevelopment, with the list below detailing those likely to be most relevant.
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Grafton Lifestyle Centre
A $70 million large-format retail and lifestyle precinct on a 3.42-hectare site in South Grafton. Designed by Bruce Henderson Architects, the project features 13,500 sqm of retail space with a 5 Star NABERS and 6 Star Green Star target. The design draws inspiration from the historic Grafton Bridge and includes vertical gardens, EV charging, and a community hub for food trucks and public art. Major tenants include Anaconda, Total Tools, Repco, Petbarn, RSEA, Anytime Fitness, Banjo's Bakery, and Oz Education Early Learning Centre.
Clarence Correctional Centre
Australia's largest prison facility accommodating 1,700 inmates. Located 12.5km south-east of Grafton, the facility features state-of-the-art security and surveillance with a focus on rehabilitation. Officially opened July 25, 2020. Delivered by NSW Government in partnership with NorthernPathways consortium.
Grafton Base Hospital Redevelopment
The 263.8 million dollar redevelopment includes a new three-storey Acute Services Building with an expanded Emergency Department, Medical Imaging, MRI, and an expanded Day Surgery and Operating Suite with two additional theatres. While early enabling works involving the refurbishment of the former Grafton Gaol for staff accommodation and administration are underway as of 2026, the main hospital campus works remain in the detailed planning and design phase following the Review of Environmental Factors in early 2026.
Treelands Drive Community Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Treelands Drive Community Centre in Grafton to provide enhanced community facilities and services. The project aims to create a modern, accessible community hub that meets the evolving needs of local residents.
Grafton Regional Aquatic Centre
$29.1 million redevelopment of Grafton Regional Aquatic Centre by Hines Construction featuring a 50-metre outdoor pool and grandstand, indoor aquatic facility with two 25-metre heated pools, splash pad, new waterslides, electrical substation, and renovation of existing amenities and front entrance. The project includes demolition of existing facilities and is staged to maximise efficiency and service delivery to the community. Construction is on track for completion in December 2024.
Gulmarrad Commercial Development (Allycass)
$17 million mixed-use development on a 12.17-hectare site at Gulmarrad by Allycass Developments Pty Ltd. DA2020/0729 was approved by Clarence Valley Council at its December 2023 meeting. The project comprises 82 residential lots, a commercial precinct (lot 85) featuring a tavern with drive-through bottle shop, main bar, kitchen, dining, sports bar, event room and playground, a supermarket, 168 parking spaces, and a two-storey retail block with five ground-floor retail spaces and two upper-floor tenancies. Lot 83 is reserved as parkland and lot 84 as future residential.Stormwater attenuation basin and drainage infrastructure proposed on lot 86 adjacent to Sheehans Lane. As of mid-2026 the site was listed for sale with Commencement Approval in place; construction had not yet commenced.
Grafton Waterfront Precinct
A $6.5 million transformation of the Grafton riverbank into a family-friendly recreational hub featuring a 700-metre long, 3-metre wide shared user path along the Clarence River, new jetty, accessible footpaths, plaza areas, extensive landscaping, lighting, seating areas, and improved river access connecting Memorial Park to Clarence Street and Salty Seller Reserve.
Alice Street Levee Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of the Alice Street levee including targeted rock protection to the toe of the riverbank between Alice Street and Queen Street, replacement of failed retaining walls, and ancillary works along the length of the levee. The project reduces flood damage to 4,500 properties and mitigates risk to life for 10,000 residents in North Grafton as part of critical floodplain infrastructure improvements. Completed June 27, 2024.
6,794 residents of Grafton Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 7,130. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 46.1%. 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 16,108, 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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Grafton Surrounds features a balanced workforce with white and blue collar employment, essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 4.7%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of March 2026, 6,794 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.6% above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (46.1% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 14.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction.
The area has particular employment specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share of 2.1 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical shows lower representation at 3.2% versus the regional average of 5.1%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 0.4% and labour force decreased by 0.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional NSW, where employment contracted by 0.9%, the labour force fell by 0.4%, and unemployment rose 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Grafton Surrounds. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Grafton Surrounds's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Grafton Surrounds is $1,193 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $552 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,120 a year against an average of $53,513. 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 AreaSearch’s compilation of Australian Taxation Office data for financial year 2023, the income level in Grafton Surrounds SA2 falls below the national average. The median income among taxpayers in this area is $45,120, while the average income reaches $53,513. These figures contrast with those for Regional NSW, where the median and average incomes stand at $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Applying a Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.32% from financial year 2023, projected values for March 2026 would be approximately $49,776 for the median and $59,036 for the average.
Census data from 2021 indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Grafton Surrounds occupy the 6th to 12th percentiles on a national scale. Specifically, 28.3% of the population, comprising 5,133 people, earn between $1,500 and $2,999, a proportion similar to the 29.9% found in the metropolitan region. Although housing expenses are relatively low, allowing residents to retain 87.4% of their income, the overall disposable income places the area at the 17th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Grafton Surrounds had 5,860 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,365 a month. Rent absorbs 25.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. 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 Grafton Surrounds, according to the most recent Census data, showed that 96.2% were houses and 3.8% fell into other dwelling categories such as semi-detached units, apartments, and other types, whereas Regional NSW contained 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Grafton Surrounds exceeded those in Regional NSW, standing at 51.8%, with the remaining properties being either mortgaged at 35.7% or rented at 12.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment in this locality was notably lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,365, and the median weekly rent was $300, in contrast to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Grafton Surrounds are considerably less than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are markedly below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Grafton Surrounds counted 5,860 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,299 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 37% couples without children. 23% 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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Couples with children account for 25.3% of all households, while couples without children represent 36.7%, and single parent families make up 10.2%. Together, these family households comprise 73.3% of the total. Non-family households constitute the remaining 26.7%, which includes lone person households at 23.2% and group households at 3.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.5% of adults in Grafton Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 10.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 75% of areas nationally. A further 37.0% hold a vocational qualification. 14 schools serve the area, with 1,623 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 934 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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University qualification rates stand at 14.5%, which is significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees account for 10.3%, while postgraduate qualifications make up 2.2% and graduate diplomas represent 2.0%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 47.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials. Advanced diplomas account for 10.5%, and certificates represent 37.0%. Educational participation is notably high, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Grafton Surrounds reaches 838 stops on 95 routes, timetabled for about 960 services a week. The typical home sits about 380 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis reveals 838 active transport stops operating within Grafton Surrounds comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 95 individual routes, collectively providing 962 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 384 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, above the regional average. Some 14.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 137 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
60.2% of residents in Grafton Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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AreaSearch evaluated mortality rates and chronic disease prevalence in Grafton Surrounds, revealing that common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover was found to be extremely low at approximately 47% of the total population (~8,452 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 12.1 and 9.7% of residents, respectively, while 60.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 26.0% of residents aged 65 and over (4,714 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. , with national rankings even higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Grafton Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 90.9% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.6%) and Australian (32.5%). 4.9% 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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Grafton Surrounds shows lower than average cultural diversity, with 84.8% of residents being citizens, 90.9% having been born in Australia, and 97.6% using English exclusively at home. Christianity dominates the religious landscape, accounting for 54.5% of the local population, which is slightly less than the 55.9% found throughout Regional NSW. When examining ancestry based on parents’ country of birth, the leading groups are English at 32.6%, Australian at 32.5%, and Scottish at 9.1%. Certain ethnic groups also show notable differences: Australian Aboriginal people are overrepresented at 4.9% compared to the regional 4.6%, Irish individuals make up 8.6% versus 8.8% regionally, and Germans represent 3.4% against a regional figure of 3.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Grafton Surrounds is 48, older than 89% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 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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Grafton Surrounds has a median age of 48 years, which is considerably older than the 43 years recorded for Regional NSW and well above the Australian median of 38. The age profile indicates that people aged 55 to 64 are especially prominent at 16.0%, whereas the 5 to 14 group is relatively smaller at 9.9% compared to Regional NSW. Post-2021 Census data reveals that the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 6.5% to 8.3% of the population. At the same time, the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 18.1% to 16.0% and the 45 to 54 group has fallen from 13.9% to 12.3%.
Demographic modeling predicts that Grafton Surrounds's age structure will change substantially by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is forecast to expand steadily, growing by 513 people, or 34%, from 1,512 to 2,026. Meanwhile, the population in the 15 to 24 age range is anticipated to decline by 11.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Grafton Surrounds
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 245 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,875 at the 2021 Census → 18,139 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 (104011081). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.