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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).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Kiama is $1.56m, with units at $1.06m. House values have moved 1.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Kiama has an estimated 9,042 residents, up from 8,786 at the 2021 Census — a change of 256 people, or 2.9%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 204 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 652 residents on each 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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Kiama has an estimated population of 9,042 as of Aug 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. Compared to the 8,786 people recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents a gain of 256 people (2.9%). This estimate is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 9,038 as of June 2025 alongside 204 validated new addresses established post-Census. With 652 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a spacious density level with room for future growth. The locality has exhibited resilient expansion over the previous ten years, achieving a 1.5% compound annual growth rate that exceeds the broader SA4 region.
In recent periods, population expansion was predominantly fueled by overseas migration, which made up roughly 67.9% of total demographic additions. SA2 projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia (using 2022 as a base year) are implemented by AreaSearch, with remaining SA2 locations drawing upon NSW State Government projections released in 2022 (using 2021 as a base year). These aggregations further inform age-group growth rates applied across all regions between 2032 and 2041. Looking ahead, demographic forecasts position the area within the upper quartile of non-metropolitan regions across Australia, anticipating an addition of 2,024 persons through to 2041 based on recent annual ERP figures, which equates to an overall gain of 22.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
239 new dwellings have been approved in Kiama over the past five years, an average of 47 a year. That places the area in the 64th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 49% 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 approvals in Kiama have run at approximately 47 per year, totaling 239 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an influx of 1.9 new residents annually for each newly approved dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the balance between supply and demand remains steady, supporting market stability. Residential builds carry an average value of $629,000, signaling developer focus on higher-end and premium offerings. Meanwhile, commercial activity has been modest, recording $3.3 million in commercial approvals during this financial year.
Kiama generates roughly 63% of the per-person building volume recorded across Rest of NSW, positioning it in the 66th percentile across the country. Dwellings approved in recent construction consist of 49.0% detached dwellings and 51.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on medium-density housing creates accessible entry points catering to downsizers, first-time purchasers, and investors. Featuring roughly 286 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical low-density traits. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Kiama is projected to welcome 2,020 residents through to 2041. If residential building activity continues at current rates, housing creation may fall behind population increases, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and sustaining upward pressure on property values.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kiama, worth an estimated $3.78 billion. A further 106 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.8 billion. 30 are already under construction and 50 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and regional planning strategies play a pivotal role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has highlighted 9 key projects anticipated to influence the region, including the Akuna Street Mixed-Use Development, South Kiama Urban Release Area, Illawarra-Shoalhaven Regional Transport Plan 2041, and the Shoalhaven Street Precinct, with primary initiatives detailed in the summary below.
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Akuna Street Mixed-Use Development
A major mixed-use State Significant Development in central Kiama, comprising 82 shop-top housing units, retail premises including one supermarket (Aldi tipped), food and drink premises, and over 200 basement car parking spaces. The $66 million development by Level 33 Property Development occupies the largest redevelopment parcel in Kiama's town centre. After the Southern Regional Planning Panel rejected the original proposal as too bulky and tall, Level 33 withdrew its Land and Environment Court case and engaged the NSW Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).The project was declared a State Significant Development by the NSW Government in late December 2025, permitting up to 8 storeys and bypassing local council height controls of 6 storeys. A formal public exhibition period under the SSD pathway is expected in 2026. Heritage retention of the existing listed house and new public laneways through to Terralong Street remain part of the proposal. Kiama Council and the local community continue to advocate for a scale consistent with local planning controls.
Shoalhaven Street Precinct
A 2-hectare Council-owned site in the heart of Kiama comprising the former Works Depot and the adjoining Big River site, spanning frontages to both Shoalhaven Street and Belvedere Street. The NSW Government has finalised the State Significant Rezoning of the site from industrial to residential, enabling delivery of up to 378 new homes with a minimum of 10 percent affordable housing, at a maximum building height of 22m (six storeys). The rezoning also de-lists the heritage-listed former gasworks and removes the site from the Smith Farm Heritage Conservation Area.Council will prepare a site-specific Development Control Plan ahead of future development applications, with public open space to be delivered as part of the development. The site is close to Kiama town centre and railway station.
South Kiama Urban Release Area
A 40-hectare masterplanned urban release area for approximately 380 residential lots to be delivered over stages. Stage 1 includes 81 residential lots, a local park, and riparian corridor regeneration. The Development Control Plan was adopted February 2025, and the Stage 1 DA was approved by Council on 16 December 2025. The developer has secured an approximate $30 million Planning Agreement for infrastructure delivery.
Illawarra-Shoalhaven Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan
The 20-year strategic blueprint for the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region's transport network, released in draft form in December 2025. The Draft SRITP proposes more than 45 initiatives spanning roads, public transport, active transport, freight and land-use integration to support significant population and economic growth. Public consultation closed February 2026 and the final plan is being prepared. Key priorities include improved public transport connectivity, safer roads, better freight access, and stronger links between housing, employment and essential services across the Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven local government areas.
Bombo Quarry Redevelopment
Transformation of a former multi-owner quarry precinct in Kiama into a mixed housing-led community of around 2000 dwellings with parks, community facilities, and local centre uses. Recently declared a State Significant Development, the current focus is finalising the master plan for remediation and earthworks.
Ridgewaters Kiama Apartments
Low-rise residential complex of four buildings delivering 60 three-bedroom apartments with secure parking and lift access at 2 Surfleet Place, Kiama. Sales materials indicate the project is complete and ready to move in, with the developer-marketer noted as St Trinity Property Group.
Springside Hill
Springside Hill is a 114-hectare masterplanned community in West Kiama proposed by Traders In Purple. The project aims to deliver approximately 1200 dwellings with a diverse mix of housing types, including a 25% guarantee for social and affordable housing targeting essential workers and first home buyers. The proposal includes 9,700 square metres of commercial space for retail and medical services, a potential school site, and 40% open space. A distinctive feature is its self-sustained off-the-grid recycled water and wastewater facility.The project is currently under assessment by the NSW Department of Planning after being referred for a state-led planning review.
Springside Hill Master Planned Community
Proposed 114-hectare masterplanned community delivering approximately 1200 low to medium density homes. Features a 25 percent affordable housing guarantee for essential workers and locals. The project includes commercial land, 40 percent open space with walking tracks along Spring Creek, and a bespoke off-the-grid wastewater facility. Currently progressing through a state-led Planning Proposal process following support from the Southern Regional Planning Panel in late 2024.
4,275 residents of Kiama are employed, from a labour force of 4,385. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 56.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes Kiama, alongside robust representation across essential service industries, an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, and an estimated 2.4% rise in employment over the previous year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,275, keeping local unemployment 1.6% lower than the 4.1% recorded in Regional NSW, whereas labor force participation sits slightly lower at 56.3% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census data indicated that 31.9% of local workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment centers primarily around construction, education & training, and health care & social assistance.
Local workforce concentration in education & training is pronounced, tracking at 1.4 times regional levels. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.0% of workers locally, trailing the 5.3% share seen across Regional NSW. A comparison of resident workers to local Census jobs suggests a relatively modest volume of localized employment opportunities within the immediate area. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures indicate that local employment expanded by 2.4% over the 12-month period, while the workforce grew by 2.6%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage points increase in unemployment. In contrast, Regional NSW observed a 0.9% contraction in employment, a 0.4% decline in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment needs in Kiama. When these five- and ten-year nationwide forecasts—projecting overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years across varying industries—are applied to the local workforce composition, Kiama is projected to experience job growth of 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note this utilizes a simple weighting calculation for context without factoring in localized population estimates).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kiama is $1,589 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $794 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,497 a year against an average of $72,189. The average runs 43% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 ATO figures at the postcode level for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, incomes within the Kiama SA2 exceed national benchmarks, registering a median of $50,497 and an average of $72,189. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median of $52,390 alongside an average of $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $55,708 (median) and $79,639 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, household, and family metrics in the Census, Kiama sits between the 40th and 48th percentiles. In terms of distribution, 29.8% of residents (2,694 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning closely with the 29.9% regional rate.
Housing costs place notable pressure on household budgets, with 84.2% of income remaining uncommitted (ranking at the 41st percentile), while the area falls into the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kiama had 3,559 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 59% detached houses and 18% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 30.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census shows that Kiama's housing stock consisted of 58.8% houses and 41.2% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), differing from the 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings recorded across Regional NSW. Full home ownership stood at 49.0%, well above the regional norm, with remaining residences split between mortgaged properties (28.0%) and rentals (23.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in Kiama reached $2,167 compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW and $1,863 nationally. Similarly, median weekly rents were $480, significantly exceeding the Regional NSW figure of $330 and the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kiama counted 3,559 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 37% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 70.5% of local households, comprising couples without children at 37.3%, couples with children at 24.4%, and single parent families at 8.1%. The remaining 29.5% consists of non-family households, including lone person households at 27.4% and group households at 1.9%. The area records a median household size of 2.3 people, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.4% of adults in Kiama hold a university qualification, including 22.2% with a bachelor degree and 7.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 23.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,496 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,065 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Kiama exhibits elevated rates of tertiary attainment, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, outpacing the 19.9% in the SA3 area and 21.3% across Rest of NSW to underpin strong capacity in knowledge-intensive sectors. By qualification level, bachelor degrees account for 22.2%, postgraduate qualifications represent 7.9%, and graduate diplomas stand at 4.3%. Technical and vocational credentials are also widespread, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including certificates (23.9%) and advanced diplomas (13.9%). Formal education engagement remains strong across the community, with 25.6% of residents currently enrolled in study.
This includes 8.9% attending primary school, 6.3% in secondary education, and 4.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kiama reaches 92 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 3,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 connectivity in Kiama includes 92 active bus and train stops across 27 distinct transit routes, providing 3,543 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is very convenient, with residents residing an average distance of 156 meters from their nearest stop. Given its residential orientation, outward commuting is standard: private vehicles serve as the main travel mode for 90% of commuters, while 6% commute on foot. Average vehicle ownership sits at 1.4 per household. Additionally, 31.9% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era conditions at that time.
Across the entire network, services operate at an average rate of 506 trips per day, translating to roughly 38 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.5% of residents in Kiama report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic condition data show that Kiama maintains favorable health metrics overall, with illness rates remaining modest across the broader community and matching national norms among older, at-risk demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is solid, held by approximately 55% of the population (~4,964 people), compared to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. Arthritis and asthma represent the most prevalent health conditions locally, diagnosed in 11.1 and 6.9% of residents, respectively, while 64.5% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, higher than the 63.3% benchmark in Regional NSW.
Health measures among residents aged under 65 are particularly favorable. Senior residents aged 65 and over make up 33.8% of the community (3,051 people), surpassing the 23.3% share in Regional NSW; outcomes for this cohort remain above regional averages, despite ranking lower on a nationwide scale than the broader local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kiama is largely Australian-born, at 81.0% of residents, with 6.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.0%) and Australian (26.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Kiama sit below wider regional standards, with 81.0% of community members born in Australia, 90.8% holding citizenship, and 93.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 55.2% of residents in comparison to 55.9% in Regional NSW. Assessing parental heritage, English represents the most common ancestry at 32.0%, followed by Australian at 26.3% and Irish at 11.2%. Other backgrounds show notable representation relative to broader trends, including Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Scottish at 9.0% (vs 8.0%), and Maltese at 0.9% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kiama 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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Kiama's demographic profile tilts noticeably toward older age brackets, with AreaSearch August 2026 estimates indicating that 33.8% of residents are aged 65 and over, compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW, while children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 23.1% versus 29.3% regionally. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 51, matching the 2021 Census figure while remaining 8 years higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and well above the Australian median of 38 at that Census. The most pronounced shift since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 age category, which contracted from 25.8% to an estimated 23.4%.
Projections indicate that retiree cohorts (65+) will capture the majority of net growth by 2041, increasing by 731 residents (24%) to 3,783, while the 25 - 44 cohort is expected to see the fastest percentage growth, expanding 31% to 2,351 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kiama
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 | Aug 2026 last month all 6 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 — 204 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,786 at the 2021 Census → 9,042 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 (107031138). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.