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The median house price in Kempsey Surrounds is $695k, with units at $610k. House values have moved 3.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Kempsey Surrounds has an estimated 9,692 residents, up from 9,472 at the 2021 Census — a change of 220 people, or 2.3%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 78% of areas nationally. 109 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. 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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AreaSearch indicates that the population of Kempsey Surrounds is approximately 9,692 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 220 individuals (2.3%) from the 9,472 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 9,671 alongside 109 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2.7 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density. The post-census growth of 2.3% is within 2.0 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (4.3%), showcasing solid local expansion.
Net overseas migration was the main driver, accounting for roughly 50.6% of the population growth in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which use 2022 as their starting point. Where this dataset is unavailable, the 2022 projections from the NSW State Government based on 2021 data are used. Age bracket growth rates from these sources are extended to cover the period from 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the population is projected to grow at a pace slightly below the median for regional Australia, adding 1,108 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, which translates to a total increase of 11.2% over 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
116 new dwellings have been approved in Kempsey Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, 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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Kempsey Surrounds has recorded an average of approximately 23 new home approvals per year, totaling 116 residential approvals over the five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 18 registrations during FY-26 so far. The average construction cost of these new residences stands at $309,000, with an average of 2.1 new residents added per home annually between FY-21 and FY-25, signaling stable demand that supports local property values. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $2.3 million this financial year, pointing to a market dominated by residential development. Development volume in Kempsey Surrounds is notably low, tracking 56.0% below the per capita average for the Rest of NSW.
This constrained pipeline of new builds generally underpins demand and pricing for existing properties. Construction activity also lags behind the national average, reflecting a mature market or potential planning bottlenecks. The new supply is heavily weighted toward detached dwellings at 94.0%, with medium and high-density formats making up just 6.0%, preserving the low-density profile preferred by buyers looking for space. The ratio of 468 people per residential approval highlights the quiet pace of local development. Demographic projections indicate that Kempsey Surrounds will add 1,087 residents by 2041 according to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Given the current pace of construction, housing delivery may lag behind population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and put upward pressure on prices.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kempsey Surrounds, worth an estimated $1.97 billion. A further 75 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.08 billion. 28 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and environmental & disaster management. 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 performance is strongly tied to infrastructure changes, major projects, and planning strategies. In total, 32 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Notable initiatives include the Health Precinct Development West Kempsey, the Potential Inclusion of RU2 Zoned Land North of River Street West Kempsey, the Rezoning of RU5 Village Zone to R1 General Residential along River Street West Kempsey, and the Kempsey Riverside Precinct Foreshore Stabilisation, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Telecommunications Facility West Kempsey
Development application for construction of a telecommunications facility comprising a mobile phone base station at 76 North Street, West Kempsey. The facility will improve mobile network coverage and connectivity in the West Kempsey area. Development Application number DA2501371 has been lodged with Kempsey Shire Council.
Health Precinct Development West Kempsey
The Health Precinct Development in West Kempsey is a strategic initiative by Kempsey Shire Council to consolidate health-related facilities and services into an integrated hub surrounding the existing Kempsey District Hospital. The project involves rezoning land to accommodate allied health, medical support services, and private practitioners. As of May 2026, the project has transitioned to the finalisation stage following a public exhibition period for the Kempsey Development Control Plan (DCP) 2026, which concluded in February 2026.The planning framework addresses critical infrastructure needs including drainage and flood mitigation to support future medical expansions.
Potential Inclusion of RU2 Zoned Land North of River Street West Kempsey
Investigation into medium to long term potential to include land within the RU2 Rural Landscape zone to the north of River Street within the R1 General Residential zone for future residential development. This initiative is identified in the Kempsey Local Growth Management Strategy 2023 as part of the West Kempsey Structure Plan actions. The rezoning would facilitate orderly residential development in West Kempsey as infrastructure and services become available, contributing to the provision of approximately 1,208 additional dwellings needed across Kempsey Shire localities outside of South West Rocks by 2041.
Rezoning of RU5 Village Zone to R1 General Residential along River Street West Kempsey
Strategic planning proposal identified in the Kempsey Local Growth Management Strategy 2023 to rezone RU5 Village zoned land along River Street to R1 General Residential zoning. This rezoning aims to create a logical connection between existing R1 General Residential zones and facilitate future residential development in West Kempsey. The proposal forms part of Council's 20-year growth strategy to accommodate projected population increase and housing demand of approximately 2,790 new dwellings by 2041.
West Kempsey Social and Affordable Housing
CHL, with ACHL and NSW Government support via the Together Home Transition Program, is delivering 32 new social and affordable homes across six vacant lots in West Kempsey. Recent development applications cover multiple addresses (Gordon Nixon Ave, Keith Moses Cres, and George Hardiman Ave). The project aims to renew underutilised sites and provide small-scale, fit-for-purpose dwellings for singles, couples and small families.
Kempsey Riverside Precinct Foreshore Stabilisation
A 460-metre sheet pile wall installation along the Macleay River bank to stabilise the foreshore, protect the Kempsey Traffic Bridge and CBD flood levee, and enhance community recreational space at Riverside Park. Works commenced in January 2025 and include a concrete-capped sheet pile wall, extended footpaths, new seating, and wharf replacement. Delays caused by multiple weather events, including the May 2025 flood which destroyed the finger wharf, have pushed completion to June 2026. Funded by $7.36 million in joint Australian and NSW Government grants under the Community Asset Program and Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Program.
Kempsey Regional Saleyards Infrastructure Upgrade
A major infrastructure upgrade at Kempsey Regional Saleyards, including a yard roof, kiosk, amenities, office, paving, additional cattle yard, seating, and landscaping to ensure the facility's future as a competitive regional saleyard.
Verge and Eden Streets Sporting Complex
A major upgrade to the Verge and Eden Streets Sporting Complex in Kempsey, funded by a $10 million NSW Government grant. Works include reconfiguration of fields with two new turf cricket wickets, refurbishment of the grandstand, two grass and eleven hard surface netball courts, a new clubhouse and netball pavilion, competition-standard lighting, a perimeter running path, fitness stations, irrigation, and expanded car parking. As of mid-2025 the running track, carpark, turf, irrigation and netball court asphalting are complete.The construction tender for the new clubhouse and netball pavilion was awarded to Van Mal Construction Group in June 2025, with site activation underway; a confirmed construction start date for the buildings has not yet been announced.
4,253 residents of Kempsey Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 4,469. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 54.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,363, about 86% 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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The local workforce in Kempsey Surrounds is distributed across professional and manual occupations, with a solid footprint in public and community services, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,253, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.7% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. Furthermore, labor force participation is low at 54.7% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census data showed that 14.9% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions. Local jobs are heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and education & training.
The agricultural, forestry, and fishing sectors are particularly prominent, employing 2.4 times the regional proportion of workers. Conversely, mining employs only 0.5% of the workforce compared to the Regional NSW average of 2.5%. A comparison between the number of local jobs and the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat limited. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that in the twelve months leading to March 2026, the local labor force shrank by 3.4% and the number of employed residents fell by 4.0%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to project regional trends. Locally, employment is projected to grow by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on weighting these industry trends against the local workforce profile, compared to forecast national growth rates of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kempsey Surrounds is $1,160 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $570 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,361 a year against an average of $50,816. 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 latest ATO postcode statistics for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Kempsey Surrounds SA2 recorded a median income of $43,361 and an average income of $50,816. These figures sit below national benchmarks, and compare with a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting these figures for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of $47,836 for the median and $56,060 for the average as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 places local household, family, and individual incomes between the 8th and 10th percentiles nationwide.
The largest cohort of earners comprises 27.6% of the population (2,674 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to metropolitan trends where 29.9% of the population falls into this range. Although housing costs are low, leaving residents with 88.1% of their income, total disposable income sits in the 15th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kempsey Surrounds had 3,615 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 2% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 54% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,307 a month. Rent absorbs 25.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.0%. 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 stock in Kempsey Surrounds consisted of 94.6% detached houses and 5.4% other formats like townhouses and apartments, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership was high at 54.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (28.5%) or rented (17.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,307 was below the Regional NSW median of $1,733, and the median weekly rent was $300 compared to $330 regionally. On a national level, mortgage costs are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent is below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kempsey Surrounds counted 3,615 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 28% 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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Families make up the majority of households at 67.9%, consisting of couples with children (22.7%), couples without children (32.0%), and single parent households (11.9%). The remaining 32.1% are non-family households, which include single person households (28.1%) and group shared houses (4.0%). The median household size of 2.4 people is identical to the Regional NSW average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.1% of adults in Kempsey Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 11.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 34.4% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 393 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 905 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 in the area presents challenges, with 16.1% of residents holding a university qualification, which is lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees make up the largest share of higher education at 11.8%, with post-graduate degrees at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, including 10.1% with advanced diplomas and 34.4% with certificates. Enrolment in education is strong, with 26.1% of residents currently studying. This group includes 10.0% in primary schools, 8.3% in high schools, and 2.1% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kempsey Surrounds reaches 213 stops on 72 routes, timetabled for about 640 services a week. The typical home sits about 300 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis identifies 213 active transit stops in Kempsey Surrounds, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 72 routes, delivering 635 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is positive, with residents living an average of 299 meters from the closest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles being the primary mode at 90%, and 7% of residents walking. Households average 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. Working from home accounted for 14.9% of residents during the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of pandemic lockdowns.
Services run at an average frequency of 90 daily trips across all routes, which averages out to approximately 2 weekly trips per transit stop. The map shows the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinates of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.5% of residents in Kempsey Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.9% 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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Health metrics show below-average trends for Kempsey Surrounds, based on mortality rates and chronic health conditions which are slightly elevated for both younger and older cohorts, alongside a low rate of private health insurance at 46% of the population (~4,448 people). This compares to a rate of 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health conditions recorded were arthritis at 11.5% and mental health issues at 8.6%, while 62.5% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. The working-age cohort faces notable health challenges, with higher rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 28.3% of the population (2,744 people), which is higher than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Seniors in the area exhibit above-average health profiles, ranking higher nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kempsey Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 90.3% of residents, with 3.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.6%) and Australian (31.7%). 5.8% 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 in Kempsey Surrounds is low compared to national averages, with citizens making up 89.1% of the population, 90.3% born in Australia, and 96.9% speaking only English at home. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 52.9% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The most common ancestries in Kempsey Surrounds are English at 33.6%, Australian at 31.7%, and Irish at 9.0%. There is also a distinct representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal residents making up 5.8% of the population compared to 4.6% across the region, Maltese at 0.4% compared to 0.4% regionally, and New Zealand ancestry at 0.6% compared to 0.4% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kempsey Surrounds is 51, older than 92% of areas nationally. 18.7% 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 in Kempsey Surrounds is 51 years, which is older than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 17.6% compared to the regional average, while the 25 - 34 bracket is low at 7.9%. The 65 - 74 cohort is also well above the national figure of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 6.6% to 9.0%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 9.2% to 10.8%.
Conversely, the 55 to 64 group fell from 19.3% to 16.8%, and the 45 to 54 group declined from 13.1% to 11.2%. Significant shifts are expected by 2041, led by a 40% expansion in the 75 to 84 cohort from 869 to 1,219 individuals (an increase of 349 people), alongside projected declines in the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kempsey 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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 3 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 May 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 109 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,472 at the 2021 Census → 9,692 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 (108021156). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.