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The median house price in Korora - Emerald Beach is $1.17m, with units at $794k. House values have moved 4.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Korora - Emerald Beach has an estimated 11,139 residents, up from 10,262 at the 2021 Census — a change of 877 people, or 8.5%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. 363 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 47.7% of that increase. That puts 193 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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As of Aug 2026, demographic assessments by AreaSearch place the resident population of Korora - Emerald Beach at roughly 11,139. Compared to the 10,262 residents counted during the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 877 people (8.5%). This updated total builds on the ABS estimated resident population figure of 11,008 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 363 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The district maintains a density of 193 persons per square kilometer, preserving generous open space and leaving capacity for future development. Outpacing both the wider SA4 territory and the SA3 benchmark of 4.0%, the locality's 8.5% post-2021 Census expansion establishes it as an area growth leader.
Inbound overseas migration served as the principal growth catalyst, accounting for roughly 47.7% of recent population additions, while interstate arrivals and natural increases likewise delivered positive contributions. Projections prepared by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 as baseline) are applied across individual SA2 boundaries by AreaSearch, with NSW State Government SA2 modeling (released in 2022 with a 2021 base) utilised where coverage is absent. Cohort-specific expansion rates from these series further inform localized projections spanning the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, long-term trends indicate substantial expansion positioning the district within the top quartile among non-metropolitan locations, with current ERP baselines pointing to a gain of 4,162 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 36.2% increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
344 new dwellings have been approved in Korora - Emerald Beach over the past five years, an average of 68 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 68 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 87% 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 across Korora - Emerald Beach run at an annual rate of roughly 68 homes, yielding 344 residential approvals over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over these same 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the region absorbed an average of 2.6 new residents per approved dwelling, demonstrating resilient underlying demand capable of sustaining local values. New dwellings carry an average construction value of $530,000, surpassing broader regional figures and underscoring a high-standard development orientation. Concurrently, commercial approvals totaled $1.7 million during this financial year, highlighting the primarily residential orientation of the area.
On a per-capita basis, construction activity in Korora - Emerald Beach outstrips the Rest of NSW by 69.0%, widening options for prospective purchasers. Recent building volume consists of 87.0% detached houses and 13.0% attached dwellings, preserving the community's traditional low density environment while delivering spacious dwellings tailored for family living. Generating an average of roughly 111 people per dwelling approval, the region exhibits clear markers of an active growth corridor. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, population projections point to Korora - Emerald Beach adding 4,031 residents by 2041. If residential construction continues at prevailing rates, new supply may trail population increases, potentially tightening market competition and driving upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Korora - Emerald Beach
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Korora - Emerald Beach, worth an estimated $90 million. A further 60 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.98 billion. 21 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic momentum and regional trajectory are significantly influenced by urban planning measures and major capital works. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 6 projects expected to shape local conditions. Notable initiatives comprise the 15-17 Pine Crescent & Ti-Tree Road Residential Subdivision, PP-2023-1583 - Sandy Beach Community Hub Re-zoning, Seacrest Estate, and the Sandy Beach Reserve Community Hub and Active Youth Space Project, with prominent undertakings outlined below.
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North Sapphire Beach
North Sapphire Beach is a beachfront masterplanned residential community north of Coffs Harbour, developed by Walker Corporation. The 71 hectare estate preserves over half its area as parks, wetlands and coastal bushland, with around 10 km of boardwalks and cycleways connecting homes to Sapphire Beach and nearby forest. The community includes an onsite park and cafe precinct and is now fully sold out, with approximately 230 generous home sites created for family oriented coastal living.
The Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living
Luxury retirement living and residential aged care village at Park Beach, Coffs Harbour. The project includes 185 architecturally designed independent living apartments and townhouses and 120 residential aged care beds, with resort-style facilities including a community hub, swimming pool, cafe, Bombora Bar, gardens, recreation facilities and a secure gated community. The aged care home and earlier stages are open, while final stages of the retirement village are underway and marketed as more than 65 percent sold.
Ocean Parade Apartments
A State Significant Development featuring two seven-storey buildings with 80 apartments (31 one-bedroom, 36 two-bedroom, and 13 three-bedroom units) across a 3,055 sqm beachfront site. The development includes 1,150 sqm of communal open space, 121 parking spaces (105 residential, 6 visitor), central courtyard with pool and kitchen on level one, and a 380 sqm rooftop garden with landscaping and kitchen facilities. Designed by Stewart Architecture, the project will demolish existing Ocean Park Motel and Holiday Apartments to create premium beachfront living opposite Park Beach.
PP-2023-1583 - Sandy Beach Community Hub Re-zoning
A planning proposal to rezone the site from R2 Low Density Residential to E1 Local Centre and amend the minimum lot size, formalising a current development operating under existing use rights.
15-17 Pine Crescent & Ti-Tree Road Residential Subdivision
Development application to subdivide land at Ti-Tree Road and Pine Crescent, Sandy Beach, to create 113 low-density residential lots, 1 biodiversity stewardship lot and associated roads, bulk earthworks and services. The Northern Regional Planning Panel refused the DA (0220/25DA; Panel Ref PPSNTH-367) on 29 April 2025, citing flood and stormwater risk, impacts on coastal wetlands and Hearnes Lake, and unresolved design and servicing issues. The applicant, Elite Constructions NSW, has since lodged a Class 1 appeal against the refusal in the NSW Land and Environment Court.An amended proposal was placed on public exhibition by Coffs Harbour City Council, drawing more than 800 objections and one submission in support.
Ti-Tree Road / Pine Crescent Residential Subdivision
Proposed 113 lot low density residential subdivision on approximately 49.6 ha between Ti-Tree Road and 15-17 Pine Crescent at Sandy Beach, including new internal roads and drainage and bushfire access. The development application by Elite Constructions NSW Pty Ltd seeks to create 113 residential lots plus a residue lot on land partly zoned residential and partly environmental conservation. In April 2025 the Northern Regional Planning Panel unanimously refused the 113 lot DA on flooding, environmental and infrastructure impact grounds, so the project currently has no development approval and would require a new or amended application to proceed.
Seacrest Estate
A residential estate offering land and house & land packages, designed for a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Stage 3 is completed and nearly sold out, with Stage 4 now released due to high demand.
Sandy Beach Reserve Community Hub and Active Youth Space Project
Building a new playground, pathways, picnic facilities, skate park, and multi-purpose court at Sandy Beach Reserve, based on the 2017 Masterplan. The project aims to provide better play opportunities and community facilities.
5,257 residents of Korora - Emerald Beach are employed, from a labour force of 5,359. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 60.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,264, about 83% 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 Korora - Emerald Beach demonstrates strong educational credentials and notable representation in critical community services, supported by a low 1.9% unemployment rate and consistent employment conditions across the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents total 5,257, with the local jobless rate tracking 2.2% below the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1% and workforce participation matching the Regional NSW standard of 60.6%. Census figures show 16.4% of workers operating from home, though broader Covid-19 lockdown circumstances should be factored into this figure. Health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade constitute the primary employment sectors for local workers.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in health care & social assistance, where local participation reaches 1.2 times the regional concentration. By contrast, manufacturing comprises 2.9% of employment relative to the 5.8% regional standard. A comparison between Census resident workers and local employment counts suggests a constrained volume of jobs situated directly within the area. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM series reveals that across the 12 months to March 2026, resident employment rose by 0.5% against a 0.3% labor force increase, lowering local unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. This performance stands in contrast to Regional NSW, where employment shrank by 0.9%, the overall labor pool contracted by 0.4%, and the jobless rate climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Broad employment trajectories from Jobs and Skills Australia (issued Mar-26) offer additional context regarding future workforce requirements for Korora - Emerald Beach. These national projections, modeled across five and ten-year intervals, have been applied across the local industry distribution. While nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, sector-level momentum varies substantially. Factoring these industry rates into the occupational structure of Korora - Emerald Beach indicates projected local job growth of 7.0% over five years and 14.3% across ten years (representing an indicative weighting projection that excludes localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Korora - Emerald Beach is $1,883 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $848 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,211 a year against an average of $60,389. 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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AreaSearch compilations of postcode ATO records for financial year 2023 indicate that the Korora - Emerald Beach SA2 recorded a median individual taxpayer income of $48,211 alongside an average of $60,389, trailing national norms as well as the Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $53,186 for median income and $66,621 for average earnings as of March 2026. Data from Census 2021 positions local household, family, and individual incomes around the 58th percentile nationally.
The largest earnings band covers 33.0% of residents (3,675 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning closely with the 29.9% regional proportion. Residual income following housing costs stands at 85.8%, placing the district in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Korora - Emerald Beach had 3,666 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 4% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $458 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Structural breakdown from the most recent Census shows residential dwellings in Korora - Emerald Beach comprising 86.6% houses alongside 13.4% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Unencumbered home ownership reached 42.0%, exceeding the Regional NSW rate, while mortgaged properties accounted for 38.0% and rental accommodation comprised 20.0%. Typical monthly mortgage repayments settled at $2,000, outpacing the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,733, while weekly median rental payments were $458 against $330 regionally. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage commitments surpass the Australian average of $1,863, and local rental figures sit notably above the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Korora - Emerald Beach counted 3,666 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,979 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 37% couples without children. 18% 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 constitute the vast majority of local households at 80.1%, with couples without children representing 36.5%, couples with children making up 32.5%, and single parent families accounting for 10.4%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.9%, consisting of lone person residences at 17.6% and group households at 2.3%. Typical household occupancy stands at 2.7 people, exceeding the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.7% of adults in Korora - Emerald Beach hold a university qualification, including 20.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 486 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,020 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 district is exceptionally strong within the broader region, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 19.8% across the SA4 region and 21.3% throughout Rest of NSW. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 20.8%, with postgraduate qualifications accounting for 5.6% and graduate diplomas representing 3.3%. Vocational qualifications are similarly widespread, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (27.0%) and advanced diplomas (12.7%). Study engagement is strong across the community, with 28.5% of the population enrolled in an educational course.
Broken down by level, primary schooling accounts for 10.8%, secondary attendance represents 8.7%, and tertiary studies comprise 2.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Korora - Emerald Beach reaches 127 stops on 44 routes, timetabled for about 370 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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A network of 127 active public transport stops serves Korora - Emerald Beach, providing local bus connections. These facilities are linked across 44 individual routes delivering 370 weekly passenger trips. Stop proximity is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 193 meters from residential dwellings to the closest stop. Reflecting the area's suburban character, daily commuting is primarily outward-focused, with private vehicles accounting for 96% of journeys. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 cars per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. Additionally, 16.4% of working residents operated from home during the 2021 Census (a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings).
Across the entire network, service frequencies average 52 trips per day, translating to roughly 2 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the geographic midpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
69.5% of residents in Korora - Emerald Beach report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 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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Mortality metrics and chronic illness data evaluated by AreaSearch highlight exceptional overall health status in Korora - Emerald Beach, characterized by very low condition incidence across age brackets. Private health insurance coverage covers roughly 49% of the population (~5,480 people), trailing the Regional NSW level of 51.9% and the national standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions form the most frequently cited medical issues, recorded among 9.0 and 7.9% of residents respectively, while 69.5% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health indicators for working-age cohorts reflect standard benchmarks.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 22.9% of the population (2,545 people), exhibiting strong health outcomes that track closely with broader national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Korora - Emerald Beach is largely Australian-born, at 83.4% of residents, with 6.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.4%) and Australian (26.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics across Korora - Emerald Beach sit below broader norms, with 83.4% of the community born in Australia, 91.5% holding Australian citizenship, and 94.0% speaking exclusively English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 47.7% of the populace. The most notable statistical divergence occurs in the Other category, which accounts for 1.1% locally versus 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral lineage based on parental birthplace, the leading backgrounds in Korora - Emerald Beach are English (32.4%), Australian (26.5%), and Irish (9.9%). Relative to regional averages, specific groups show elevated representation, including Scottish at 8.9% (compared to 8.0% regionally), South Australian at 0.6% (versus 0.2%), and French at 0.6% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Korora - Emerald Beach is 43. 18.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Korora - Emerald Beach closely mirrors Regional NSW patterns, with variations not exceeding 2.6 percentage points across cohorts. The estimated median age as at August 2026 is 43, holding steady with the 2021 Census figure and matching the Regional NSW median of 43 at that time, while remaining above Australia's Census median of 38. Residents aged 65+ have expanded from 19.9% at the Census to an estimated 22.9%. Looking toward 2041, older age brackets are anticipated to absorb the bulk of growth, expanding by 1,104 residents (43%) to reach a total of 3,649.
In proportional terms, the fastest expanding segment will be adults aged 25 - 44, projected to grow by 44% to 3,438 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Korora - Emerald Beach
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 · Jun 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 | Nov 2025 10 months ago all 1 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 Nov 2025. | ||
| 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 — 363 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,262 at the 2021 Census → 11,139 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 (104021088). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.