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The median house price in Gunnedah Surrounds is $400k. House values have moved 7.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Gunnedah Surrounds has an estimated 4,616 residents, up from 4,369 at the 2021 Census — a change of 247 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 data compiled by AreaSearch, the population of Gunnedah Surrounds is estimated to be approximately 4,616 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 247 residents (5.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 4,369 individuals. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 4,611 in June 2025 alongside 61 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The local population density stands at 0.80 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with substantial space per resident. The area's growth rate of 5.7% since the 2021 census paced ahead of both the broader SA4 region (3.6%) and the Rest of NSW, positioning it as a key pocket of growth.
This upward trajectory was chiefly propelled by net interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 51.3% of the overall population rise, though natural increase and overseas migration also registered positive gains. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline, are adopted for each SA2. For any areas lacking this coverage, state government projections released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Projected cohort growth patterns are extended to cover the years 2032 through 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the area is set to experience population expansion slightly below the median of similar non-metropolitan locations nationwide, with the population projected to grow by 498 individuals by 2041 using current ERP figures, amounting to a cumulative increase of 10.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
32 new dwellings have been approved in Gunnedah Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, 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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Development tracking shows that Gunnedah Surrounds averages approximately 6 new dwelling approvals annually, with a total of 32 homes authorized over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 3 approvals have been logged. With an average influx of 8.8 new residents for each completed home between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains well ahead of supply, a dynamic that commonly exerts upward pressure on prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new builds average an estimated construction cost of $412,000—a figure above typical regional benchmarks that indicates a focus on premium projects.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $2.2 million this financial year, emphasizing the predominantly residential focus of the local economy. Compared against the Rest of NSW, residential construction activity in Gunnedah Surrounds is particularly quiet, registering 69.0% below the regional per capita benchmark. This constrained supply pipeline typically supports values and interest in existing stock. Activity levels also sit below national averages, reflecting the mature nature of the local market and pointing to possible planning constraints. Furthermore, recent residential approvals have consisted entirely of separate houses, preserving the low-density landscape and providing spacious options suited to family households. The ratio of 667 people in the area for every single residential approval highlights the calm pace of local development. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Gunnedah Surrounds is projected to grow by 493 residents by 2041. If building rates do not accelerate from their current trajectory, the supply of new dwellings is likely to fall short of population requirements, which will probably heightening competition among purchasers and supporting upward price trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 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 $16.4 billion. 19 are already under construction and 27 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 infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major works are critical drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 current projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Key initiatives include the Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary, the Gunnedah Sports Precinct Master Plans, the Sawmill Business Centre Stage 2, and the Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment, with details on the most significant projects listed 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.
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.
Cohens Bridge Rehabilitation
The NSW Government is investing $10.6 million to rehabilitate Cohens Bridge over the Namoi River in Gunnedah, enhancing safety, structural integrity, and heritage preservation through deck replacement, metal repairs, and repainting.
2,719 residents of Gunnedah Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 2,784. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 75.6%. 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 labor market features a diverse mix of blue-collar and white-collar occupations, supported by active industrial and manufacturing activities, and an unemployment rate of only 2.3%. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 2,719, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.8% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. Labor force participation is also elevated, standing at 75.6% compared to the 60.6% recorded across Regional NSW. Results from the Census indicated that 19.3% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures. Primary sources of employment for local residents are concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, mining, and health care & social assistance.
The local economy displays a pronounced specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, employing workers at a rate 5.9 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 9.5% of local jobs, below the Regional NSW benchmark of 16.9%. Although there are local jobs available, comparison between the Census-derived working population and local job counts suggest a high proportion of residents travel outside the area to work. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, the local workforce contracted by 2.1% while total employment fell by 3.1%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the workforce contract by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. Insights into future workforce requirements are provided by Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trends vary by sector. Adjusting these projections to the specific industry mix of Gunnedah Surrounds indicates local employment could grow by 4.6% over five years and 10.9% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not adjust for specific regional population shifts.
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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Tax statistics compiled by AreaSearch from the latest postcode-level ATO release for the 2023 financial year show that the Gunnedah Surrounds SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $53,091 and an average income of $64,357. These figures sit below national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of approximately $58,570 and an average of $70,999 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are modest, placing between the 36th and 40th percentiles nationally.
A segment of 30.8% of the population (1,421 individuals) earns within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, close to the regional rate of 29.9%. Local households retain 89.9% of their income after housing costs, though disposable income levels place in the 47th percentile and the area's SEIFA income index ranks 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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Residential options in Gunnedah Surrounds at the time of the latest Census consisted of 98.1% separate houses and 2.0% semi-detached dwellings, apartments, or other structures, compared to Regional NSW where separate houses made up 82.6% of stock and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Outright home ownership is notably high at 44.7% of households, with the remaining dwellings split between properties with a mortgage (32.1%) and rental properties (23.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,300, and the median weekly rent was $275, both tracking below the Regional NSW averages of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents remain well below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gunnedah Surrounds counted 1,521 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,607 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 make up the largest share of local households at 74.8%, consisting of couples with children at 31.6%, couples without children at 31.9%, and single-parent homes at 9.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.2% of households, with lone person households representing 22.4% and group shared homes at 2.8%. The average household size is 2.6 residents, larger than the Regional NSW average 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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Higher education outcomes present an area of need, with university graduation rates at 15.5%, which is below the statewide average of 32.2%. This creates opportunities for targeted local training programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 40.2% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational certificates or diplomas, including advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 30.7%. School enrollment is high, with 31.5% of the local population actively participating in formal study.
This student cohort includes 13.1% in primary school, 8.6% in high school, and 1.9% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gunnedah Surrounds reaches 334 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 370 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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Public transport infrastructure consists of 334 train and bus stops across Gunnedah Surrounds. These stops are served by 40 routes, delivering a total of 368 scheduled passenger trips each week. Transport access is favorable, with residents living an average of 323 meters from their closest stop. As the area is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles remaining the main mode of travel at 90%, and 5% of residents walking to work. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 cars per household, which is higher than regional averages.
Census data from 2021 shows that 19.3% of local workers worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Service frequency averages 52 scheduled trips daily across the network, representing about 1 weekly trip for each individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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 indicators are positive for Gunnedah Surrounds, with mortality rates and medical diagnoses tracking close to national trends. The occurrence of major chronic diseases is low across the general population, though rates are higher than national averages among older, higher-risk cohorts. Private health insurance enrollment is relatively low, held by approximately 51% of residents (~2,363 people). Asthma and arthritis are the most common conditions reported locally, affecting 9.6% and 9.1% of the population respectively, while 66.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age individuals show higher than average rates of chronic health issues. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.3% of the local population (891 people), lower than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%, although this age group ranks lower nationally than the rest of the local community.
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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The local population displays lower levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 88.4% of residents, 95.6% born in Australia, and 98.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 66.0% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The most common parental ancestries reported are Australian at 37.2%, which is higher than the regional average of 30.0%, English at 31.5%, and Irish at 8.2%. Specific demographic patterns show Australian Aboriginal ancestry is represented at 7.6% (compared to 4.6% regionally), Scottish at 7.5% (compared to 8.0%), and South Australian at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gunnedah Surrounds is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.0% 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 local residents is 40 years, slightly under the Regional NSW median of 43 but just above the national average of 38. The 5 to 14 age group is over-represented locally at 13.8% compared to the regional average, while seniors aged 75 to 84 are under-represented at 5.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 10.8% to 12.3% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 11.4% to 12.7%, while the 55 to 64 group declined from 14.6% to 12.4%.
Projections for 2041 suggest changes to the local age structure, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 135 people (23%) from 578 to 714, while the 65 to 74 cohort is expected to contract by 101 people.
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 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 — 61 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,369 at the 2021 Census → 4,616 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 (110041200). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.