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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 Kurri Kurri - Abermain is $780k, with units at $598k. House values have moved 8.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Kurri Kurri - Abermain has an estimated 23,589 residents, up from 20,631 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,958 people, or 14.3%. Growth has averaged 3.1% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. 880 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 61.7% of that increase. That puts 260 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, the resident count in Kurri Kurri - Abermain stands at approximately 23,589 according to research by AreaSearch. Compared to the 20,631 individuals documented in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 2,958 residents (14.3%). This net movement is calculated by combining the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 23,407 with 880 validated new addresses logged following the census enumeration. With 260 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains an open density profile that offers generous personal space alongside capacity for ongoing expansion. Kurri Kurri - Abermain's 14.3% rate of increase outpaced both the broader state and Rest of NSW (5.1%), positioning it among the top growth performers in the district.
Inflow from interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 61.7% of recent population additions, with natural increase and overseas migration also delivering positive net contributions. Projections published by the ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as their starting baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2-level modeling, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Between 2032 and 2041, cohort-specific age expansion rates from these series are applied across all districts. Under these demographic forecasts, the district is slated for top-quartile population expansion among Australia's regional territories, adding 7,995 persons through to 2041 relative to current annual ERP benchmarks, representing a total 16-year increase of 33.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
878 new dwellings have been approved in Kurri Kurri - Abermain over the past five years, an average of 175 a year. That places the area in the 93rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 176 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 78% 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 Kurri Kurri - Abermain have averaged roughly 175 per annum, generating 878 approved homes across the latest 5 financial years. Across this same timeframe (from FY-22 through FY-26), population intake averaged 3.8 people per year for every dwelling constructed, leaving new residential supply trailing well behind underlying demand and placing upward pressure on purchasing competition and asset pricing. Approved residences carry an average construction value of $327,000, sitting below regional benchmarks and highlighting the area's relative affordability for home builders. Alongside housing, commercial construction approvals totaled $17.6 million during the current financial year, indicating steady commercial building momentum.
Per-capita building activity in Kurri Kurri - Abermain tracks 19.0% below the Rest of NSW benchmark, positioning the locality in the 69th percentile across nationwide assessments. Detached single-family houses represent 78.0% of freshly approved residential building work, with the remaining 22.0% comprising apartments or townhouses, preserving the region's low-density profile and focus on spacious properties suited to families. With approximately 180 people per approval, the district exhibits steady expansion characteristics. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Kurri Kurri - Abermain is projected to expand by 7,813 residents between now and 2041. If residential construction remains at current volumes, building completions may fall short of demographic growth, heightening buyer competition and supporting local property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 35 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kurri Kurri - Abermain, worth an estimated $7.7 billion. A further 99 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.6 billion. 53 are already under construction and 78 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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Strategic planning initiatives, civil works, and public infrastructure play a decisive role in shaping local development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 key infrastructure developments positioned to influence the area, including the Hunter Regional Plan 2041, the Kurri Kurri Lateral Pipeline (KKLP) and Storage Project, the Hunter Power Project (Kurri Kurri Power Station), and the Weston Public Preschool.
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Hunter Power Project (Kurri Kurri Gas-Fired Power Station)
Construction of a 660MW open-cycle gas turbine power station on the former Kurri Kurri Aluminium Smelter site, designed to support grid security and firming capacity in NSW.
Hunter Power Project (Kurri Kurri Power Station)
Snowy Hydro is building a fast start open cycle gas power station at Kurri Kurri with two hydrogen ready turbines (initially up to 15 percent hydrogen blend). Initial capacity is 660 MW, with approvals up to 750 MW. Construction has progressed into testing and commissioning, with full commercial availability projected for May 2026. Gas supply infrastructure is in place; diesel is available as a backup fuel.
Kurri Kurri 540MW Data Centre
A State Significant Development proposal for a 540-megawatt data centre facility supporting artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Located at the former Hydro Aluminium Kurri Kurri Smelter site, the development includes a 44,220 sqm two-storey facility, two dedicated substations connecting to the 132kV Ausgrid network, switchyard, backup generators, cooling infrastructure, and 160 parking spaces. The project is expected to create 500 construction jobs and 250 ongoing operational jobs.
Avery's Rise Residential Estate
A masterplanned residential community in Heddon Greta immediately adjacent to Cliftleigh, offering new home sites and turnkey house-and-land packages with open space parklands and direct access to the Hunter Expressway.
Kurri Kurri Battery Energy Storage System
Ausgrid is proposing a 200 MW / 800 MWh grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) near its existing substation to support grid stability and renewable energy integration in the Hunter region.
Booth Park Sports & Netball Facility Precinct Upgrade
Cessnock City Council, in partnership with Snowy Hydro community legacy funding, is delivering major sports facility upgrades at Booth Park in Kurri Kurri. The project delivers reconstructed netball courts with acrylic surfacing, LED floodlighting, upgraded spectator seating, new club amenities, and accessible pedestrian linkages. Construction works are actively progressing.
Weston Public Preschool
A new public preschool is under construction at Weston Public School as part of the NSW Government's $769 million program to deliver 100 new public preschools co-located with public primary schools. Located in the southeast corner of the school, the preschool will feature two purpose-built rooms, an outdoor play area, and administration, amenities and staff facilities to accommodate up to 40 children per day. WMK Architecture designed the facility and Richard Crookes Constructions is the appointed builder.As of mid-2026, services reticulation throughout the school is complete and the building structure, including the roof, has been finished. Internal services installation is underway, window installation has begun, and external cladding is in progress. Internal linings will start once the building is watertight, with landscaping to follow. The preschool is on track to open for Day 1, Term 1, 2027.
Kurri Kurri Integrated Resource Recovery Centre Expansion
The expansion of the Kurri Kurri Integrated Resource Recovery Centre at 10 Styles Street and Mitchell Avenue is developed by Central Waste Plant. The project increases resource recovery processing capacity to 250,000 tonnes per annum of non-putrescible commercial, industrial, construction, and demolition waste, featuring automated sorting sheds, concrete crushing, and stormwater retention systems. Staged construction is underway.
10,265 residents of Kurri Kurri - Abermain are employed, from a labour force of 10,805. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 58.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 20,492, about 87% 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 labour force in Kurri Kurri - Abermain features a diverse mix of blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by notable industrial and manufacturing activities, an unemployment rate of 5.0%, and annual employment gains estimated at 2.3%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,265, while the jobless rate stood 0.9% higher than the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW. Labour market engagement trails broader standards, with a participation rate of 58.4% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census records indicated that 13.0% of local workers performed their duties from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Local workers are primarily employed across construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Mining represents a key area of local industry concentration, employing workers at 2.8 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.2% of the local workforce, trailing the Regional NSW average of 5.3%. Comparisons between resident counts and Census workplace counts suggest a constrained local jobs base, requiring many workers to commute outside the immediate area. Analysis from AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures indicates that employment grew by 2.3% during the twelve months leading up to March 2026, whereas the labour force expanded by 1.5%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia provides national employment forecasts starting from Mar-26 that may shed light on future demand in Kurri Kurri - Abermain. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with the local employment composition to project growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-level expectations are applied to the employment structure in Kurri Kurri - Abermain, local employment is anticipated to rise by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this figure represents a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kurri Kurri - Abermain is $1,464 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $699 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,375 a year against an average of $67,069. 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 postcode statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Kurri Kurri - Abermain SA2 recorded a median income of $55,375 and an average income of $67,069, aligning closely with nationwide norms and exceeding the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Incorporating Wage Price Index gains of 10.32% logged after financial year 2023 brings estimated earnings to $61,090 (median) and $73,991 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings between the 28th and 33rd percentiles. Income distribution shows a major concentration in the $1,500 - 2,999 band, encompassing 34.3% of the population (8,091 people), mirroring the regional rate of 29.9%.
Elevated housing expenses leave households with only 82.9% of disposable income, ranking the area in the 32nd percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kurri Kurri - Abermain had 7,521 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 2% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $345 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,603 a month. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the residential landscape of Kurri Kurri - Abermain was composed of 91.1% separate houses and 9.0% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternate housing types), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Fully owned properties accounted for 30.5% of local tenures, lagging the regional standard, with 40.1% of homes carrying a mortgage and 29.4% occupied by renters. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,603 and median weekly rents sat at $345, sitting below the Regional NSW benchmarks of $1,733 and $330.
On a national scale, local housing expenses remain comparatively gentle, with mortgage repayments falling below the Australian benchmark of $1,863 and rents trailing the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kurri Kurri - Abermain counted 7,521 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,599 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 24% 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 comprise 73.0% of households in the area, divided into couples with children (29.9%), couples without children (25.1%), and single parent families (16.8%). The remaining 27.0% of dwellings consist of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households (24.3%) alongside group households (2.6%). Average household size sits at 2.6 people, higher than the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.0% of adults in Kurri Kurri - Abermain hold a university qualification, including 6.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 36.3% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 2,543 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 931 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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Tertiary educational attainment in the district remains subdued, with university degree holders making up 9.0% of the population compared to 32.2% across NSW, highlighting an opportunity for skill-building programs. Bachelor degrees represent 6.9% of qualifications, with graduate diplomas at 1.1% and postgraduate degrees at 1.0%. Vocational pathways remain the core foundation of local qualifications, with 44.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, divided between certificates (36.3%) and advanced diplomas (7.9%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the locality, with 28.3% of residents actively undertaking education. This cohort includes 10.9% attending primary schools, 7.4% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.4% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kurri Kurri - Abermain reaches 194 stops on 50 routes, timetabled for about 720 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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The public transit network in Kurri Kurri - Abermain encompasses 194 bus stops across 50 separate routes, generating 722 passenger trips each week. Stop accessibility is strong, with typical walking distances of 206 meters from residential properties. The area operates primarily as a commuter suburb with private vehicles accounting for 97% of outbound journeys, while households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles. Only 13.0% of local workers worked from home according to 2021 Census data, which was likely influenced by COVID-19 settings. Bus services run at an average rate of 103 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 3 weekly departures per stop location.
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59.9% of residents in Kurri Kurri - Abermain report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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 chronic condition incidence and mortality metrics point to notable health hurdles across Kurri Kurri - Abermain affecting older and younger residents alike, while private health insurance uptake of roughly 52% of the community (~12,289 people) tracks slightly behind the national SA2 average. Mental health conditions (12.2%) and asthma (9.9%) represent the most prevalent health diagnoses recorded locally, while 59.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents experience elevated rates of chronic illness, while seniors (aged 65 and over) account for 15.4% of the population (3,639 people), well below the 23.3% regional benchmark.
Health indicators among older residents present moderate challenges that align broadly with general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kurri Kurri - Abermain is largely Australian-born, at 94.3% of residents, with 2.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.3%) and English (31.8%). 7.8% 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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Kurri Kurri - Abermain records modest levels of cultural diversity, with 93.4% holding Australian citizenship, 94.3% born domestically, and 97.4% using English as their sole home language. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 51.2% of the local population compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Based on parental country of birth, the three most widespread ancestries in the area are Australian (34.3%), English (31.8%), and Scottish (8.1%). Divergences appear among specific cultural communities: Australian Aboriginal representation is pronounced at 7.8% (against 4.6% across the region), Welsh heritage accounts for 0.6% (compared to 0.5%), and Macedonian ancestry represents 0.1% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kurri Kurri - Abermain is 34, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Kurri Kurri - Abermain centers heavily on families and young working adults. As of August 2026 estimates, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 31.5% of the community, exceeding the 23.5% regional proportion, while seniors aged 65+ account for only 15.4%, well below the 23.3% recorded across Regional NSW. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 34 as at August 2026, down from 35 at the 2021 Census and 9 years younger than the regional median of 43 recorded during the census. The share of young to middle aged adults has increased from 27.6% at the Census to 31.5% today, and this cohort is projected to capture the bulk of future growth, expanding by 44% (3,307 residents) to total 10,742 by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kurri Kurri - Abermain
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 | Sep 2026 this month all 38 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 Sep 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 — 880 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (20,631 at the 2021 Census → 23,589 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 (106011111). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.