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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 Helensburgh is $1.45m, with units at $920k. House values have moved 2.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Helensburgh has an estimated 9,203 residents, up from 9,135 at the 2021 Census. Density is about 59 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Helensburgh stands at approximately 9,203 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 68 people (0.7%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,135 residents. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 9,174 from June 2025 alongside 58 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 59 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with significant personal space. Natural increase was the primary contributor to this growth, accounting for about 54.1% of the overall population rise in recent times.
AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year, for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are substituted. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are applied to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on the most recent annual ERP data, the area is projected to experience growth aligned with the lower quartile of national regional locations, expanding by 337 persons by 2041, which represents a total increase of 3.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
112 new dwellings have been approved in Helensburgh over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Helensburgh averages approximately 22 residential building approvals per year, resulting in a total of 112 residences over the last 5 financial years. In FY-26 to date, 23 approvals have been logged. Because the population has contracted in recent years, the creation of new housing has likely kept pace with demand to give buyers sufficient options, with new properties being constructed at an average cost of $328,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $1.3 million have been documented in the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Helensburgh exhibits significantly lower construction volumes (57.0% below the regional average per capita).
This limited volume of new building typically sustains demand and values for existing properties. This level of activity also falls below the national benchmark, pointing to the mature state of the area and potential planning constraints. The mix of new construction consists of 47.0% detached houses and 53.0% medium and high-density dwellings. This concentration on denser housing forms provides more accessible entry points for buyers, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time home buyers. This pattern marks a distinct departure from the current housing stock (where houses make up 85.0%), showing a reduction in developable land parcels and reflecting modern lifestyle trends along with the demand for more varied, economical housing. The ratio of 1157 people for every single dwelling approval underscores the quiet, low-scale development environment. Demographic projections indicate that Helensburgh will add 308 residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. With current rates of construction, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially accommodating growth above current population forecasts.
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 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Helensburgh, worth an estimated $110 million. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.28 billion. 13 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning updates can significantly impact regional trends. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely to affect this locality. Key developments include the Vera and Wilson Streets Helensburgh - Storm Damage Repair, the Helensburgh Community Centre and Library, the Former Helensburgh Waste Depot Remediation, and the Helensburgh Pool Refurbishment, with the detailed list focusing on the most significant works.
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Helensburgh Community Centre and Library
Wollongong City Council is developing a new integrated community hub and library facility. The two-storey design by Sherson Architecture includes a 220sqm auditorium with seating for 200 people, a community kitchen, and a library double the size of the existing branch. The facility features flexible coworking spaces, study areas, and an outdoor community forecourt for markets. The project emphasizes sustainability through climate-resilient design and energy-efficient systems while preserving the local bushland outlook.
Former Helensburgh Waste Depot Remediation
Environmental remediation and rehabilitation of the former Helensburgh landfill site. The project involves installing an impervious capping layer, landfill gas management systems, and managing leachate to ensure long-term environmental safety and site stability. Work is conducted in stages following best-practice rehabilitation techniques.
Vera and Wilson Streets Helensburgh - Storm Damage Repair
Wollongong City Council is restoring Vera Street and Wilson Street, Helensburgh, following significant damage caused by the April 2024 natural storm disaster. Stage 3 works involve permanently restoring the road to its pre-disaster condition. As of February 2026, Council is finalising detailed design and approvals, including concept design sign-off from the funding body, Crown Lands liaison, utility location, and geotechnical investigations. One-way access to the Helensburgh Railway Station car park is maintained. Construction is targeted for completion by late 2026.
Helensburgh Pool Refurbishment
The Helensburgh Pool refurbishment project, completed in February 2026, involved a comprehensive structural and aesthetic overhaul of the 25m and toddler pools. Works included remediation of the pool shell, installation of over 850 protective anodes, full re-tiling, and re-painting. The project delivered Helensburgh's first Changing Places accessible amenities, refurbished male and female change rooms, new shade structures, concourse resurfacing, and improved lighting. These upgrades extend the facility's life by approximately 30 years and significantly enhance accessibility for the local community.
Creating safer connections to Helensburgh Train Station
Wollongong City Council, with NSW Government funding led by Transport for NSW, is improving safety and access around Helensburgh Train Station. The detailed design includes footpath improvements along Wilsons Creek Road and a new pedestrian refuge island at the intersection of Tunnel Road and Parkes Street, with related station access improvements including upgraded bicycle storage, replacement bicycle racks and new lighting under the broader program.
Illawarra Rail Resilience Plan
Transport for NSW is developing the Illawarra Rail Resilience Plan to assess the South Coast Line, compare upgrade and new infrastructure options, and identify a long-term program to improve rail reliability, weather resilience, passenger services and freight access between Sydney, Wollongong and Port Kembla. Related current works include drainage, cuttings, embankments, ballast cleaning and the Coalcliff/Scarborough rail tunnel upgrade.
Helensburgh Streetscape Masterplan - Stage 2 & 3
A multi-stage urban renewal project aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and amenity in the Helensburgh Town Centre. Stage 2 focused on Walker Street safety improvements, including road flattening, a new roundabout at the Lilyvale Street intersection, and upgraded pedestrian crossings. Stage 3 delivered the Western Terrace upgrade, featuring new sandstone seating, accessible ramps, and streetscape enhancements on the corner of Walker and Parkes Streets.
Camp Gully Headwall Rehabilitation
Extensive rehabilitation and repair works to the headwall and surrounds to address damage from natural disasters between 2021 and 2024, improving stormwater management with a more robust structure to handle regular rain and significant storm events.
5,282 residents of Helensburgh are employed, from a labour force of 5,418. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 75.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,524, about 82% 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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Helensburgh possesses a highly educated labor force with a strong concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.8% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 5,282 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 1.6% lower than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, and a participation rate that is exceptionally high (75.5% relative to 60.6% in Regional NSW). According to Census data, a substantial 41.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The locality exhibits a strong concentration in professional & technical services, with a workforce share 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 0.6% compared to the regional benchmark of 5.3%. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat limited. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed individuals rose by 1.8% while the total labor force grew by 2.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context for future labor demand in Helensburgh. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to project regional trends. Although nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by sector. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment structure of Helensburgh indicates that local employment is poised to grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not incorporate local population projections.
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Median household income in Helensburgh is $2,542 a week (about $132,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,005 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,756 a year against an average of $83,259. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the most recent postcode-level ATO data released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Helensburgh SA2 have a median income of $63,756 and an average income of $83,259. This represents an exceptionally high level nationally, comparing favorably to the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Adjusting these figures for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $70,336 for the median and $91,851 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in Helensburgh are positioned high nationally, falling between the 79th and 91st percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 33.7% of taxpayers earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (comprising 3,101 residents), which is similar to the broader metropolitan area where 29.9% fall into this range. A high proportion of high-income earners (39.3% above $3,000/week) indicates substantial financial capacity in the community. Housing costs consume 14.8% of income, and strong earnings place residents in the 91st percentile for disposable income, with the area's SEIFA income score landing in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Helensburgh had 2,994 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 11% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $530 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,512 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling distribution in Helensburgh at the time of the latest Census consisted of 85.4% separate houses and 14.6% alternative housing types (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to Regional NSW where separate houses made up 82.6% and other housing comprised 17.4%. The rate of outright home ownership in Helensburgh was lower than the Regional NSW average, standing at 33.8%, while the remaining homes were either owned with a mortgage (50.7%) or occupied by tenants (15.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,512 was significantly higher than the Regional NSW average, while the median weekly rental cost was $530, compared to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Helensburgh are considerably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Helensburgh counted 2,994 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 83.9%, consisting of 47.5% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 9.1% single-parent households. Non-family households constitute the remaining 16.1%, with single-person households at 14.6% and group households at 1.6%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.0% of adults in Helensburgh hold a university qualification, including 19.3% with a bachelor degree and 7.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 28.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,004 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,065 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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The educational profile of the population is distinct compared to the broader region, with university graduation rates (30.0% of residents aged 15+) higher than the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and the SA4 regional average of 25.2%, highlighting a community focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical training is also highly prevalent, with 40.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (28.0%). Participation in study is notably high, with 30.5% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 10.6% attending primary school, 7.8% attending secondary school, and 4.3% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Helensburgh reaches 109 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Trains 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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An analysis of public transport reveals 109 active stops within Helensburgh, consisting of bus and train options. These stops are served by 22 different routes, which together provide 1,921 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 174 meters. Given the residential profile, most residents travel outside the suburb for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary commute mode at 88%, followed by trains at 5% and walking at 4%. The average rate of vehicle ownership is 1.8 cars per home, which is above the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 41.2%, work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions). Service frequency across all routes averages 274 trips per day, which represents approximately 17 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinates of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.0% of residents in Helensburgh report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the occurrence of chronic illness, Helensburgh faces notable health challenges, with standard health issues present in both younger and older cohorts, alongside an exceptionally high rate of private health insurance coverage held by approximately 61% of the population (5,595 people). This rate exceeds the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.1% and 7.4% of residents, respectively. In contrast, 71.0% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, which is higher than the 63.3% average for Regional NSW.
Residents under 65 years of age generally show favorable health outcomes. The demographic aged 65 and older represents 15.5% of the population (1,430 people), below the 23.4% average for Regional NSW. Health statistics for seniors present some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Helensburgh is largely Australian-born, at 86.6% of residents, with 4.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.9%) and Australian (30.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Helensburgh demonstrates low levels of cultural diversity, with 86.6% of residents born in Australia, 92.7% holding citizenship, and 95.1% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 50.2% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background (based on parental country of birth), the top three heritages are English at 30.9%, Australian at 30.3%, and Irish at 9.9%. Certain European backgrounds display distinct concentrations: Maltese is overrepresented at 0.8% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Macedonian represents 0.2% (compared to 0.4%), and Dutch makes up 1.4% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Helensburgh is 39. 22.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 39 years in Helensburgh is lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and close to the Australian median of 38 years. Relative to Regional NSW, the area has a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (14.8%) but a lower share of people aged 65 - 74 (8.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.1% to 5.0%, whereas the cohort aged 55 to 64 has contracted from 13.2% to 12.0%. Future demographic forecasts to 2041 indicate notable shifts in the local age profile.
The cohort aged 75 to 84 is projected to grow by 38% (173 people), increasing from 457 to 631. The 65 and older age groups will collectively account for 54% of the total population growth, reflecting an aging trend. Conversely, the cohorts aged 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 are projected to experience declines in numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Helensburgh
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 9 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 Apr 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 — 58 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,135 at the 2021 Census → 9,203 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 (107041147). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.