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The median house price in Inverell is $495k, with units at $339k. House values have moved 8.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Inverell has an estimated 12,394 residents, up from 12,057 at the 2021 Census — a change of 337 people, or 2.8%. 123 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 60 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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As of Aug 2026, demographic analysis from AreaSearch places the population of Inverell at approximately 12,394. This represents an addition of 337 people (2.8%) compared to the 12,057 people recorded during the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population figure of 12,374 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 123 validated new addresses registered following the Census. This population level yields a density of 59 persons per square kilometer, ensuring spacious living conditions throughout the locality. Over the preceding ten-year timeframe, Inverell recorded steady expansion at a 0.4% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the wider SA3 area.
The primary catalyst for local demographic expansion has been overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 78.2% of recent overall population additions. Projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base period by the ABS/Geoscience Australia are incorporated by AreaSearch for SA2 boundaries, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 using 2021 as the base period where required. Cohort-specific growth trajectories from these models are also applied across all localities for the years 2032 to 2041. Factoring in these shifting demographics, the locality is anticipated to record gains marginally below the national non-metropolitan median, expanding by 584 persons to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to an overall 4.5% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
178 new dwellings have been approved in Inverell over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 58% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling consent approvals in Inverell have tracked at approximately 35 dwellings annually, reaching a cumulative 178 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years, the locality welcomed an average of 1.4 people each year per newly built dwelling, reflecting balanced supply and demand conditions that underpin market stability, with newly constructed residences averaging $380,000 in expected construction cost to match regional building trends. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $27.3 million during this financial year, demonstrating solid commercial investment across the area.
Per-capita building approval volumes in Inverell remain broadly comparable to Rest of NSW, sustaining market equilibrium alongside the broader region despite recent moderation in activity. Building volumes also track below national benchmarks, pointing toward local market maturity and prospective planning restrictions. Detached dwellings represent 58.0% of recent approvals while medium and high-density housing makes up 42.0%, with an expanding selection of apartments and townhouses providing diverse options spanning family residences to compact affordable living. This highlights a pronounced transition from the existing built environment (where houses account for 88.0%), reflecting constrained development land alongside changing lifestyle choices and affordability needs. The estimated ratio of 741 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights a subdued, low-volume development landscape. Projections indicate that Inverell will add 564 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly assessment. Maintained at existing approval paces, future residential construction is positioned to easily satisfy local buyer demand, establishing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling demographic gains beyond existing baseline expectations.
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 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Inverell, worth an estimated $282 million. A further 84 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $43.9 billion. 17 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, transport & logistics and residential development. 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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Infrastructure updates, major regional projects, and town planning initiatives exert a significant influence on local community development. A total of 13 key developments have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the locality. Highlighted initiatives include Sapphire City Lifestyle Village, Inverell Town Centre Renewal Plan, Bunnings Warehouse Inverell, and Lake Inverell Recreational Precinct Enhancement, with the following register outlining the most significant projects.
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Bunnings Warehouse Inverell
Relocation and expansion of the existing Inverell Bunnings store to a new 8,497 square metre facility. The development features a 3,770 square metre main warehouse, a 621 square metre outdoor nursery, and a 1,697 square metre timber trade sales area. Environmental features include 1,400 square metres of solar panels and rainwater harvesting for irrigation and onsite reuse. The project involves significant road upgrades at the intersection of Gwydir Highway and Jardine Road, managed under a Works Authorisation Deed with Transport for NSW.
Lake Inverell Recreational Precinct Enhancement
A multi-stage upgrade of the Lake Inverell Reserve to establish it as a premier regional destination. The project includes the construction of a new off-road cycling track, upgraded boat ramp facilities, expanded walking trails with better accessibility, new BBQ and picnic shelters, and advanced playground equipment. Significant landscaping and environmental preservation works are integrated to protect the local platypus habitat while increasing tourism capacity.
Inverell Town Centre Renewal Plan
A multi-stage upgrade of the Inverell CBD designed to improve streetscapes, pedestrian safety and overall amenity. Stage 1 along Otho Street was completed in 2018 and Stage 2 along Byron Street was completed in 2020, both featuring an at-grade central median and new Pin Oak street trees supported by a sub-surface root vault system. In December 2025, following the under-budget delivery of the Inverell Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, Council resolved to transfer 517,434 dollars of the surplus to the Economic Development and Growth Assets reserve specifically earmarked for Stage 3 of the Town Centre Renewal Plan.Stage 3 is in the planning phase and is expected to extend the Otho and Byron Street treatment to additional CBD blocks, with new street plantings, public art and improved pedestrian amenity.
Sapphire City Lifestyle Village
A greenfield residential land lease community development approved for 76 manufactured homes targeting retirees aged 50+, including resort-style facilities such as pool, bowling green, kitchen, bar and workshop areas on a 4.32 hectare site. The project features existing sewer infrastructure and potential for Stage 2 childcare development.
Gwydir Highway Improvements, Inverell Town Centre
The Gwydir Highway Improvements project in the Inverell Town Centre is a strategic planning study focused on enhancing traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and intersection efficiency. Key features include proposed upgrades to major intersections, the installation of new pedestrian crossings, and general traffic flow enhancements to manage peak congestion. Transport for NSW is leading the planning in collaboration with Inverell Shire Council to ensure the highway safely supports both local and regional transit requirements.
New Residential Areas Structure Plans
Inverell Shire Council is implementing structure plans for three strategic urban expansion precincts across Inverell to guide future residential growth. The initiative establishes master planned frameworks for local road linkages, stormwater management, and public open spaces to unlock long-term housing supply. The planning is supported by the NSW Government's Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund for essential infrastructure and drainage assessments.
Inverell Hospital Redevelopment
The $60 million Inverell Hospital Redevelopment modernized local healthcare services through a two-stage process. Stage 1A delivered a new three-story acute services building featuring a state-of-the-art emergency department, inpatient unit, maternity ward, and expanded renal dialysis and day surgery units. Stage 1B involved the extensive refurbishment of the original 1930s hospital building to co-locate community health services, including oral health, ambulatory care, and pediatric zones, creating a unified health precinct.
Victoria Park and Campbell Park All-Abilities Playground Enhancement
Enhancement of playground facilities at Victoria Park and Campbell Park with all-abilities equipment, improved pathways, seating areas, and landscaping. The project focuses on inclusive design to ensure accessibility for children and families of all abilities.
6,007 residents of Inverell are employed, from a labour force of 6,273. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 62.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% 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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Inverell features an even distribution between blue-collar and white-collar workers alongside robust essential service representation, operating with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Employed residents totalled 6,007 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 0.1% higher than the Regional NSW mark of 4.1%, accompanied by standard labor participation (62.8% versus 60.6% in Regional NSW). According to Census data, working from home was reported by a modest 8.2% of residents, although this figure was subject to Covid-19 lockdown conditions. Local workers are concentrated across retail trade, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in manufacturing, where the local employment proportion stands at 2.4 times the regional figure. Conversely, construction represents an under-indexed sector, employing only 7.6% of Inverell's workforce against 9.7% across Regional NSW. Although local jobs exist, comparing working Census numbers against total residents indicates that substantial numbers of locals travel outside the district for work. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures over the 12-month period reveals that the local labour force contracted by 2.1% while total employment dropped by 4.0%, driving a 1.9 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment decline of 0.9% and a labour force contraction of 0.4%, alongside a 0.5 percentage point rise. Broader guidance on future workforce needs in Inverell is offered by Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from Mar-26. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied across the local industry profile to model potential employment trends. Nationally, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Weighting these sectoral trajectories against local industry distribution indicates that employment in Inverell could rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (noting this illustrative weighting model does not incorporate localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Inverell is $1,187 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $666 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,828 a year against an average of $53,240. 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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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show local earnings in the Inverell SA2 falling below national figures, recording a median income of $46,828 and an average income of $53,240. These levels compare with Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 for median income and $65,215 for average income. Factoring in Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $51,661 (median) and $58,734 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household categories, 2021 Census data positions Inverell between the 12th and 22nd percentiles across Australia.
Examining income brackets, 28.3% of local workers (3,507 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band, closely matching the 29.9% share seen across the surrounding region. Remaining disposable income following housing costs stands at 85.2%, placing the area at the 14th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Inverell had 4,631 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 1% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,250 a month. Rent absorbs 22.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing landscape in Inverell consisted of 87.8% separate houses alongside 12.1% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Outright home ownership stood slightly lower than the broader region at 37.0%, while 29.5% of homes were held under a mortgage and 33.5% were occupied by renters. Median housing costs were significantly lower than Regional NSW benchmarks, with local monthly mortgage repayments at $1,250 and weekly rents at $270, compared to $1,733 and $330 regionally.
On a nationwide scale, mortgage costs sit well under the Australian median of $1,863, with rental rates also well below the national mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Inverell counted 4,631 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 66.5% of all local households, consisting of couples without children at 29.0%, couples with children at 22.4%, and single parent families at 13.9%. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 33.5%, dominated by lone person households at 30.7% alongside group households at 2.9%. The average household size in the area is 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.5% of adults in Inverell hold a university qualification, including 10.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 88% of areas nationally. A further 32.4% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,520 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 917 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment indicates clear challenges within the area, as the tertiary graduation rate of 13.5% sits well below the NSW benchmark of 32.2%, highlighting key targets for local learning programs. Tertiary credentials are led by bachelor degrees at 10.3%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.6% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.6%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including certificates (32.4%) and advanced diplomas (8.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the population, with 29.8% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This proportion encompasses 12.2% attending primary school, 8.9% in secondary education, and 1.9% undertaking tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Inverell reaches 118 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 440 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Local public transit infrastructure in Inverell includes 118 active stops primarily served by bus networks. These facilities connect 42 distinct routes, providing a combined 438 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated favorably, with typical walking distances to the closest boarding point averaging 211 meters. Reflecting its residential character, the majority of locals commute outwards, with private vehicles accounting for 93% of journeys and 4% travelling on foot. Household vehicle ownership stands below regional norms at an average of 1.3 per dwelling. Working from home accounted for a modest 8.2% of residents during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 62 trips per day across all available routes, delivering approximately 3 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest stops relative to the central reference point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
63.6% of residents in Inverell report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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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Health assessments from AreaSearch highlight notable wellness challenges across Inverell, reflecting elevated mortality rates and chronic health issues that affect both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance uptake is particularly subdued at approximately 46% of the population (~5,738 people). This sits below the 51.9% proportion across Regional NSW and the 55.7% national benchmark. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical conditions locally, diagnosed in 10.4% and 9.0% of the community respectively, while 63.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age cohorts experience noticeable health hurdles linked to high chronic illness rates. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 23.5% of the populace (2,916 people), with older cohorts recording acute health difficulties that rank higher nationally than the general community profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Inverell is largely Australian-born, at 91.9% of residents, with 5.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.8%) and English (31.0%). 7.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics position Inverell below national averages, with Australian citizens making up 88.1% of the populace, 91.9% born in Australia, and 94.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, practiced by 63.9% of local residents in comparison to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Inverell comprise Australian (33.8%), English (31.0%), and Australian Aboriginal (7.9%). Distinct variances also appear across other cultural backgrounds, with Filipino residents accounting for an overrepresented 0.9% in Inverell (compared to 0.6% regionally), German ancestry matching the regional figure at 3.1% (vs 3.1%), and Samoan background recorded at 0.1% (vs 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Inverell is 41. 24.3% 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 age profile in Inverell closely mirrors Regional NSW, with the largest variance between the four broad age groups measuring only 2.3 percentage points. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 41 as at August 2026, remaining stable from the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census. The most noticeable demographic transition since the Census occurred across the middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), which decreased from 23.0% to an estimated 21.5%. Looking to 2041, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) will capture the majority of additions, increasing by 361 residents (13%) to reach 3,248, whereas contractions are anticipated across middle aged and young retiree cohorts, children, and young adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Inverell
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
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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 | Aug 2026 last month all 13 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 Aug 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 — 123 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,057 at the 2021 Census → 12,394 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 (110021191). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.