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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 Gunnedah Surrounds is $412k, with units at $219k. House values have moved 8.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Gunnedah Surrounds has an estimated 4,618 residents, up from 4,369 at the 2021 Census — a change of 249 people, or 5.7%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 51.3% 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 findings from AreaSearch, the resident count for Gunnedah Surrounds stands at approximately 4,618 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 249 people (5.7%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 4,369 people. That shift is deduced from an ABS estimated resident population of 4,611 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 71 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. Demographic distribution yields a density of 0.80 persons per square kilometer, highlighting an expansive, uncrowded environment. Outpacing both the SA4 region (3.7%) and Rest of NSW, Gunnedah Surrounds's 5.7% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a local growth standout.
Inward interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 51.3% of total gains in recent times, supplemented by positive additions across natural increase and overseas arrivals. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 as baseline) are incorporated by AreaSearch for local SA2 territories, while non-covered areas utilize NSW State Government SA2 modelling (published in 2022 using 2021 baseline). Age-specific trajectory rates across these models extend across every locality for the 2032 to 2041 period. Taking expected structural transitions into account, population gains are forecast to sit just under the national non-metropolitan median, with projections showing the district expanding by 492 persons to 2041 under prevailing annual ERP benchmarks, representing an aggregate rise of 10.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
28 new dwellings have been approved in Gunnedah Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning approvals in Gunnedah Surrounds have averaged approximately 5 dwellings per annum, amounting to 28 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an inflow of 10 new residents annually for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 through FY-26), local building activity is trailing population demands, generally driving intensified buyer competition and asset valuation pressures. Concurrently, newly approved dwellings show an average construction value of $525,000—moderately higher than the wider regional standard—indicating an emphasis on higher-specification builds. In addition, commercial planning permissions totaling $2.2 million were registered during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality.
In comparison to Rest of NSW, building activity across Gunnedah Surrounds remains subdued, tracking 73.0% below regional average per person. Such restrained residential output typically bolsters values and interest across established dwellings. Furthermore, volumes trail nationwide benchmarks, highlighting market maturation alongside prospective land-use constraints. All recent residential approvals have consisted exclusively of detached houses, preserving the area's spacious, low-density fabric catering to households seeking larger family blocks. An estimated ratio of 1145 people per residential approval illustrates the subdued pace of local property development. Demographic projections indicate that Gunnedah Surrounds is on track to add 485 residents by 2041 (benchmarked from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current building volumes do not accelerate, residential additions will fail to match population intake, likely placing upward pressure on property values and heightening competition among purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Gunnedah Surrounds
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gunnedah Surrounds, worth an estimated $722 million. A further 69 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.5 billion. 19 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic and spatial trajectories are heavily shaped by strategic infrastructure works, capital programs, and development masterplans. AreaSearch has catalogued 19 projects positioned to influence the district, highlighted by initiatives such as the Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary, Gunnedah Sports Precinct Master Plans, Sawmill Business Centre Stage 2, and the Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment, with key details summarized below.
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671 Wandobah Road Large Lot Residential Development
Large lot residential subdivision creating 36 additional rural residential holdings with minimum 9,000 square metre lots south of Gunnedah. Development required rezoning from primary production to R5 Large Lot Residential to meet strong demand for acreage-style housing in the Gunnedah Shire, where available large lot land was noted as almost exhausted following sustained demand over the preceding five years.
648 Wandobah Road Residential Development
122.63 hectares of rural land, known as 'Derriwee', sold in September 2024 for development. Currently zoned RU4 and subdividable into 11 lots, earmarked for rezoning to R5 large lot residential under Gunnedah Shire planning strategy, potentially allowing subdivision into 82 lots. Located 7 km from Gunnedah CBD with views, flood-free, and existing improvements like silos and dams.
Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary
The Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary is a 50-acre conservation, wildlife hospital and eco-tourism destination on the Oxley Highway at Gunnedah. The $22.7 million facility includes a koala rehabilitation hospital with treatment suites and ICU rooms, gift shop, cafe, learning auditorium, koala and wildlife enclosures, walking trails, glamping tents, caravan and RV sites, volunteer accommodation, and a caretaker residence. Stages one and two are complete; stage three construction began June 2025 targeting December 2025 completion, with a public opening anticipated in March-April 2026.The project expects to draw 90,000 visitors annually and create local jobs. A park operator is yet to be confirmed.
Sawmill Business Centre Stage 2
Second stage development of the Sawmill Business Centre providing additional commercial and light industrial facilities. Project includes new warehouse spaces, office buildings, and improved infrastructure to support local business growth.
Gunnedah Regional Saleyards Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the regional saleyards including new multi-administration and buyers facility, new pens, improvements to internal roads, lighting, and site infrastructure. The holding pens, central draft area, and scales are now roofed, enhancing safety and improving animal welfare. Upgrades also include a truck-wash facility, new perimeter fencing, solar power installation, a water capture and reuse system, and improved dust suppression measures.
Cohens Bridge Rehabilitation
Transport for NSW is undertaking a $10.6 million essential rehabilitation of the heritage-listed Cohens Bridge over the Namoi River in Gunnedah. The scope of works includes replacing the timber bridge deck, carrying out structural metal repairs, repainting the truss structure, and installing upgraded traffic barriers to ensure long-term structural integrity and public safety.
Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment
The $53 million Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment officially opened to the public on January 14, 2026. The project delivered a new single-storey acute services building which houses an expanded emergency department, a modern birthing, maternity, and inpatient unit, a new main entry and reception, and dedicated ambulance bays. The facility integrates with the existing hospital campus and includes landscaped gardens, courtyards, and culturally significant artworks. The redevelopment was delivered by Health Infrastructure in partnership with the Hunter New England Local Health District and built by Richard Crookes Constructions, providing enhanced healthcare services and contemporary facilities to support the Gunnedah community and surrounding regions.
Gunnedah Sports Precinct Master Plans
Council-adopted master plans guiding staged upgrades to key sport and community precincts across Gunnedah, including the Showground and Riverine Precincts. Works proposed include upgraded playing surfaces, amenity and clubhouse improvements, parking and access upgrades, and new multi-purpose community facilities.
2,719 residents of Gunnedah Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 2,784. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 75.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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The local labour market in Gunnedah Surrounds features an even distribution of blue and white collar positions, supported by substantial manufacturing and industrial operations, with a low unemployment rate of 2.3%. As of March 2026, employed locals number 2,719, keeping the unemployment rate 1.8% below Regional NSW's 4.1% mark, while the participation rate remains elevated at 75.5% against 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records indicate that 19.3% of workers carried out their roles from home, although Covid-19 restrictions active at the time should be factored into this figure. Major employment avenues for local workers encompass agriculture, forestry & fishing, mining, alongside health care & social assistance.
Workforce concentration is exceptionally pronounced in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where participation reaches 5.9 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 9.5% of local employment in Gunnedah Surrounds, tracking beneath the 16.9% recorded for Regional NSW. Although local enterprises generate jobs within the boundary, comparisons between working resident counts and local workplace positions point to significant outward commuting among the resident workforce. According to AreaSearch's review of SALM and ABS figures, the labour force shrank by 2.1% during the year to March 2026, with employment dropping by 3.1%, which pushed unemployment up by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW saw a smaller contraction in the labour force of 0.4%, a 0.9% fall in employment, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for Mar-26 provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand in Gunnedah Surrounds. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to gauge likely growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-level projections are applied to the employment composition of Gunnedah Surrounds, local employment is expected to rise by 4.6% over five years and 10.9% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative use and does not factor in localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gunnedah Surrounds is $1,585 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $739 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,091 a year against an average of $64,357. 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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Latest ATO taxpayer statistics at postcode level compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place median earnings in the Gunnedah Surrounds SA2 at $53,091, alongside an average figure of $64,357. These sums sit beneath nationwide standards and compare to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index escalation of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $58,570 for median earnings and $70,999 for average earnings as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals moderate earnings positions across family, household, and personal metrics, spanning between the 36th and 40th percentiles.
The primary income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 30.8% of the local population (1,422 people), mirroring the regional rate of 29.9%. Local residents retain 89.9% of income post-housing obligations, while overall disposable funds track in the 47th percentile, aligning with a SEIFA income placement in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gunnedah Surrounds had 1,521 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $275 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 17.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing landscape across Gunnedah Surrounds is dominated by separate dwellings at 98.1%, with semi-detached houses, apartments, and other housing categories accounting for 2.0%, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwelling types in Regional NSW. Outright property ownership is high at 44.7%, surpassing regional norms, while 32.1% of households hold a mortgage and 23.2% rent. The median monthly mortgage payment sits at $1,300, well below Regional NSW's $1,733, while weekly rent registers at a median of $275 against $330 regionally. On a national scale, mortgage costs in Gunnedah Surrounds remain far below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with weekly rent similarly tracking under the nationwide $375 figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gunnedah Surrounds counted 1,521 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,608 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 74.8%, split between couples with children at 31.6%, couples without children at 31.9%, and single-parent arrangements at 9.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.2%, made up of single-person homes (22.4%) and group residences (2.8%). The median household size is 2.6 people, which exceeds the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.5% of adults in Gunnedah Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 12.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 89% of areas nationally. A further 30.7% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 286 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 883 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment in the district remains lower than state levels, with 15.5% holding university credentials compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%, presenting a clear focus area for future education programs. Bachelor degree holders account for 12.6%, postgraduate award recipients represent 1.7%, and graduate diploma holders comprise 1.2%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical pathways are well represented, as 40.2% of residents aged 15+ hold trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificate qualifications (30.7%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the population, with 31.5% actively enrolled in education. This proportion comprises 13.1% attending primary schools, 8.6% in secondary schooling, and 1.9% undertaking higher tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gunnedah Surrounds reaches 340 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 360 services a week. The typical home sits about 320 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.0 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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The local transit network in Gunnedah Surrounds encompasses 340 transport stops spanning both bus and rail services. These stops are integrated across 40 separate routes that deliver 361 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favourable, with typical distances of 323 meters from dwellings to the closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outward for employment, with private motor vehicles accounting for 90% of work journeys and walking representing 5%. Vehicle ownership sits higher than regional benchmarks at an average of 2.0 vehicles per household, while 19.3% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census during potential COVID-19 influences.
The transit system delivers an average of 51 trips per day throughout the network, which translates to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop. A total of 100 nearest stops relative to the area's geographic midpoint are displayed on the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
66.9% of residents in Gunnedah Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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General health metrics for residents in Gunnedah Surrounds reflect sound community outcomes, with mortality rates and illness incidence evaluated by AreaSearch matching national trends; overall chronic condition rates remain low across the broader populace, though older high-risk cohorts show higher rates than Australian averages, and private healthcare insurance covers roughly 51% of residents (~2,364 people). Among recorded chronic ailments, asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent locally, affecting 9.6% and 9.1% of the population, while 66.9% of locals reported no long-term medical conditions, outperforming the Regional NSW share of 63.3%.
Individuals of working age experience chronic health issues at rates above average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.5% of the population (946 people), sitting below the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%, though this cohort ranks lower than the broader population nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gunnedah Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 95.6% of residents, with 1.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (37.2%) and English (31.5%). 7.6% 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 homogeneity is pronounced in Gunnedah Surrounds, where 88.4% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 95.6% were born in Australia, and 98.5% use only English at home. Christianity forms the primary faith, representing 66.0% of local citizens, tracking above the Regional NSW proportion of 55.9%. Regarding ancestral heritage, the most frequent backgrounds reported across Gunnedah Surrounds are Australian at 37.2% (exceeding the regional standard of 30.0%), English at 31.5%, and Irish at 8.2%. Other notable cultural representations include Australian Aboriginal ancestry, which stands higher locally at 7.6% (compared to 4.6% across the region), Scottish at 7.5% (against 8.0% regionally), and South Australian at 0.3% (relative to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gunnedah Surrounds is 41. 22.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Gunnedah Surrounds closely tracks Regional NSW, with the largest divergence across the major life stages measuring only 2.8 percentage points. AreaSearch places the median age at 41 as of August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census baseline and 2 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census. The most noticeable adjustment across cohorts since the Census has occurred among residents aged 45 - 64, decreasing from 27.5% to an estimated 24.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, individuals aged 25 - 44 will generate the bulk of demographic expansion, increasing by 212 residents (20%) to 1,267, whereas senior and retirement cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gunnedah Surrounds
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 71 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,369 at the 2021 Census → 4,618 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (110041200). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.