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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 Kempsey Surrounds is $752k, with units at $570k. House values have moved 4.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Kempsey Surrounds has an estimated 9,695 residents, up from 9,472 at the 2021 Census — a change of 223 people, or 2.4%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 78% of areas nationally. 110 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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According to research from AreaSearch, the resident count in Kempsey Surrounds stands at roughly 9,695 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 223 people (2.4%) relative to the 9,472 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 9,671 in June 2025 alongside 110 validated new addresses logged post-Census. With these numbers, population density sits at 2.7 persons per square kilometer, ensuring spacious living conditions. The locality's 2.4% expansion since the census trails the wider SA3 region (4.5%) by 2.1 percentage points, maintaining solid growth indicators.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 50.6% of recent net population additions. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (based on 2021) wherever gaps exist. Age-specific trajectory rates from these sources are likewise utilized for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Demographic modeling points toward above-median regional growth across Australia, with Kempsey Surrounds projected to gain 1,121 persons by 2041 relative to current annual ERP benchmarks, representing an overall expansion of 11.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
101 new dwellings have been approved in Kempsey Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% 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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Residential building approvals in Kempsey Surrounds have averaged approximately 20 per annum, accumulating to 101 homes across the last 5 financial years. A ratio of 2.4 new residents added annually for each completed home between FY-22 and FY-26 underscores sound underlying demand favorable to asset values, with construction costs averaging $469,000 per dwelling. Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $2.3 million during the current financial year, reflecting subdued commercial development volume. Compared to Rest of NSW benchmarks, per-capita residential construction in Kempsey Surrounds is notably subdued, tracking 62.0% below regional averages.
Such limited building activity frequently bolsters buyer demand and pricing across the existing residential stock. Activity also trails national standards, pointing to a mature market profile alongside potential planning constraints. Detached houses accounted for 95.0% of recent approvals while townhouses or apartments made up 5.0%, preserving low-density neighborhood character that appeals to buyers seeking space. An estimated ratio of 568 people per approved dwelling highlights this subdued development climate. Forecasts indicate Kempsey Surrounds will expand by 1,097 residents up to 2041, based on recent quarterly modeling from AreaSearch. If dwelling delivery continues at current modest paces, housing construction may fall short of demographic expansion, likely driving competition among buyers and supporting asset appreciation.
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 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.41 billion. 30 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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 investment, key capital works, and planning adjustments play a substantial role in shaping community growth, with AreaSearch cataloging 32 projects expected to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include Health Precinct Development West Kempsey, Potential Inclusion of RU2 Zoned Land North of River Street West Kempsey, Rezoning of RU5 Village Zone to R1 General Residential along River Street West Kempsey, and Kempsey Riverside Precinct Foreshore Stabilisation, as outlined in the prominent projects 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.
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.
Health Precinct Development West Kempsey
The Health Precinct Development in West Kempsey is a strategic urban renewal and land-use initiative by Kempsey Shire Council centered around Kempsey District Hospital. The plan establishes a consolidated zone for allied health services, medical consulting, training, and commercial health support facilities between Harold Coutman, Leith, Polwood, and Tozer Streets. The project is currently in the strategic planning and framework finalisation stage under the Kempsey Local Growth Management Strategy.
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 54.8%. 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 8,366, 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 labor force in Kempsey Surrounds displays an even distribution between blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by essential services employment, while holding an unemployment rate of 4.8%. As of March 2026, employed locals number 4,253, the jobless rate exceeds Regional NSW's 4.1% by 0.7%, and labor force participation sits at 54.8%, lagging the Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. Census figures showed 14.9% of local workers operating from home, though pandemic-era restrictions during that survey period should be noted. Health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and education & training represent the primary sectors employing local residents.
Agricultural, forestry and fishing employment is especially pronounced, tracking at 2.4 times regional levels. Conversely, the mining sector constitutes only 0.5% of local employment, compared to 2.5% across Regional NSW. A comparison between local resident workers and the local operational workforce suggests limited job opportunities situated within the immediate locality. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics shows that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 3.4% and total employment fell by 4.0%, causing a 0.6 percentage point rise in unemployment. Across Regional NSW over the same timeframe, jobs dropped by 0.9%, the labor pool shrank by 0.4%, and the jobless metric climbed 0.5 percentage points. Looking forward, national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 outline broader industry growth, forecasting nationwide workforce increases of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying by field. When these sector trends are applied to the local workforce composition, modeled employment in Kempsey Surrounds indicates potential gains of 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (representing an unadjusted weighted projection for context, excluding local population modeling).
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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ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers within the Kempsey Surrounds SA2 earn a median income of $43,361 and an average income of $50,816, trailing national figures as well as Regional NSW medians ($52,390) and averages ($65,215). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach roughly $47,836 (median) and $56,060 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household earnings, Census measures place local income levels between the 8th and 10th percentiles nationally. The largest income cohort comprises 27.6% of residents (2,675 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring wider regional patterns where 29.9% occupy this bracket.
Although households retain 88.1% of income after housing expenses, net disposable income ranks at the 15th percentile across Australia.
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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At the most recent Census, the housing landscape in Kempsey Surrounds was heavily weighted toward separate houses at 94.6%, with semi-detached dwellings, units, and other property types accounting for 5.4%, contrasted with Regional NSW distributions of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other formats. Outright property ownership reached 54.1%, notably higher than regional norms, while 28.5% of homes were mortgaged and 17.4% were rented. Median monthly home loan repayments stood at $1,307 and weekly rental payments sat at $300, both below Regional NSW benchmarks of $1,733 and $330 respectively. Compared to Australia-wide figures, local mortgage servicing costs sit substantially beneath the $1,863 average, alongside rent costs well below the $375 national benchmark.
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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Family units constitute 67.9% of all local households, divided into couples without children (32.0%), couples with children (22.7%), and single-parent households (11.9%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 32.1%, comprising sole-occupant homes (28.1%) and group living (4.0%). The median household size stands at 2.4 people, matching regional figures across Regional NSW.
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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Higher education completion presents an area for growth in Kempsey Surrounds, with 16.1% holding tertiary degrees compared against the NSW benchmark of 32.2%, highlighting scope for future educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications lead at 11.8%, followed by postgraduate study at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and trade training is widespread, with 44.5% of people aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, divided between certificates (34.4%) and advanced diplomas (10.1%). Current participation in formal study is strong, with 26.1% of residents actively enrolled in education. Within this student population, 10.0% attend primary schools, 8.3% are in secondary education, and 2.1% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kempsey Surrounds reaches 213 stops on 75 routes, timetabled for about 650 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 transit networks in Kempsey Surrounds feature 213 transport stops utilizing bus services across 75 distinct routes, delivering 646 weekly scheduled trips. Transit reach is favorable, with residents living an average of 298 meters from their closest stop. Given the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard, with private motor vehicles accounting for 90% of journeys and 7% traveling on foot. Vehicle ownership sits at an above-average 1.7 vehicles per household, while 14.9% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census (reflecting potential COVID-19 pandemic influences). Route schedules provide an average of 92 trips daily across the network, translating to roughly 3 departures per stop each week.
The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Assessment of illness prevalence and mortality by AreaSearch indicates lower health outcomes for Kempsey Surrounds relative to wider benchmarks, with regular conditions slightly elevated across both older and younger demographics, while private medical coverage is notably limited at approximately 46% of residents (~4,450 people). This compares to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW and a 55.7% national level. Arthritis (11.5%) and mental health conditions (8.6%) represent the primary health diagnoses among residents, while 62.5% reported no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts experience increased rates of chronic health issues.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 29.0% of the population (2,807 people), exceeding the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%, with older residents demonstrating above-average health results that rank higher nationally than the overall community profile.
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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Measures of cultural diversity in Kempsey Surrounds track below nationwide levels, with 89.1% holding citizenship, 90.3% born domestically in Australia, and 96.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 52.9% of the local community compared to 55.9% in Regional NSW. Looking at parental birthplace and ancestry, English background forms the largest segment at 33.6%, followed by Australian heritage at 31.7% and Irish descent at 9.0%. Distinct community representation includes Australian Aboriginal residents comprising 5.8% of the area (exceeding the 4.6% regional share), New Zealand heritage at 0.6% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Maltese background at 0.4% (matching 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kempsey Surrounds is 51, older than 92% of areas nationally. 18.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Kempsey Surrounds is skewed toward older age brackets when compared to Regional NSW. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 show that seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 29.0% of the population, compared to 23.3% regionally, while young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 account for 17.0% against 23.5% across the wider region. The estimated median age stands at 51 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 8 years above the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census, while the national median was 38 at the same Census.
The most noticeable change since the Census is within the 45 - 64 age band, dropping from 32.4% to an estimated 27.7%. Looking to 2041, senior cohorts aged 65+ will generate the bulk of population gains, adding 582 residents (21%) to reach a total of 3,390.
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 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 — 110 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,472 at the 2021 Census → 9,695 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 (108021156). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.