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The median house price in Laurieton - Bonny Hills is $908k, with units at $602k. House values have moved 6.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Laurieton - Bonny Hills has an estimated 20,076 residents, up from 18,484 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,592 people, or 8.6%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. 937 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 88.8% of that increase. Density is about 38 people per 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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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Laurieton - Bonny Hills stands at approximately 20,076 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,592 people (8.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the tally was 18,484 people. This adjustment is derived by combining the ABS estimated resident population figure of 19,995 recorded in June 2025 with 937 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With this head count, the local population density settles at 38 persons per square kilometer, ensuring a spacious environment for the community.
The 8.6% expansion achieved by Laurieton - Bonny Hills since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of NSW (5.1%) as well as the broader SA4 region, positioning it among the territory's foremost growth districts. This upward movement was driven primarily by people relocating from interstate, representing roughly 88.8% of total inward population flows in recent periods. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modelling. Where locations are omitted from that series, AreaSearch incorporates NSW State Government SA2 projections issued in 2022 using a 2021 baseline. Age-group growth trajectories from these datasets are extended across all areas covering the span from 2032 to 2041. Looking toward long-term demographic shifts, regional areas outside state capitals are anticipated to experience above-median growth; specifically, Laurieton - Bonny Hills is projected to add 3,861 persons to 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP population figures, amounting to an overall 18.8% gain across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,051 new dwellings have been approved in Laurieton - Bonny Hills over the past five years, an average of 210 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 209 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 89% 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 authorisations in Laurieton - Bonny Hills have tracked at roughly 210 residential properties each year, culminating in 1,051 homes approved throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Across this 5 financial years timeframe (spanning FY-22 to FY-26), an average of 1.7 people per year relocated to the district for every home erected, pointing to well-matched supply and demand alongside stable conditions. However, the last 2 financial years have seen this metric rise to 3.4 people per dwelling, reflecting strengthening demand and more restricted stock. Approved residential projects carry an average construction value of $390,000, aligning with regional standards.
Concurrently, commercial development approvals have reached $29.8 million this financial year, underscoring strong local commercial investment. Per capita residential construction consents in Laurieton - Bonny Hills surpass the Rest of NSW by 50.0%, giving purchasers a wide range of options despite recent moderation in construction volume. The approval rate also substantially outstrips the national standard, reflecting solid confidence from developers. Separate houses constitute 89.0% of recent approvals, while attached dwellings or units make up 11.0%, maintaining the locality's low-density profile and catering to home-seekers pursuing detached space. With approximately 141 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays the hallmarks of an expanding market. According to the latest quarterly projection from AreaSearch, Laurieton - Bonny Hills is set to absorb an additional 3,780 residents through to 2041. Ongoing building volumes suggest that residential delivery will satisfy incoming demand, fostering positive buying opportunities and potentially facilitating expansion above current baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Laurieton - Bonny Hills
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Laurieton - Bonny Hills, worth an estimated $811 million. A further 105 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.9 billion. 34 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development 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 community development are deeply influenced by infrastructure investment, public works, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 9 significant projects positioned to shape the locality. Notable undertakings include the Beach to Beach Shared Path, Lake Cathie Public School upgrade, and the Whitewater Terrace Development, Lake Cathie, with the key initiatives outlined below.
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Beach to Beach Shared Path
Community-driven active transport and recreation project delivering an approximately 11 km shared walking and cycling route between North Haven Breakwall and Pilot Beach. Stage D3 was completed in June 2024 and Stage D5, including the signature over-water boardwalk, was completed in August 2025, extending the completed network to more than 8 km. Remaining sections will be delivered as future planning, approvals and funding are secured.
Rainbow Beach Reserve Master Plan
Strategic master plan guiding significant recreational upgrades for Rainbow Beach Reserve in Bonny Hills, introducing new pathways, improved landscaping, drainage solutions, and upgraded parking facilities.
Beach to Beach Shared Path
Coastal shared pathway connecting beaches and recreational areas, providing safe pedestrian and cycling access between key destinations along the Port Macquarie coastline.
Bonny Hills Seniors Living - Bonny View Drive
Proposal for up to 241 single storey independent living units for seniors on about 21 ha of a larger 118 ha lot at the corner of Bonny View Drive and Ocean Drive, Bonny Hills. The village would include a community building, pool, gym, bowling green, tennis court, landscaped open space, walking paths, mens shed and caravan parking, delivered in ten stages. A site compatibility certificate under the NSW Seniors Housing SEPP (SCC2021PORTM-2) was considered by the Northern Regional Planning Panel and refused on 17 August 2022, so the project is not approved.No new application for this site has been lodged since the refusal, and part of the same corner land is now separately the subject of a Port Macquarie-Hastings Council planning proposal for a new Catholic high school, indicating this seniors housing scheme remains stalled.
The Pacific at Catarina Beachfront Estate
The first release at Catarina Beachfront Estate, The Pacific features a boutique collection of luxury apartments and exclusive penthouses. Designed by ELK Architecture, the project is part of a larger masterplan for Catarina Estate which will include a future retail precinct with cafes, shops, and hospitality venues, as well as conference facilities, a function centre, a pub and a gym.
Lake Cathie Public School upgrade
Upgrade delivering 17 flexible learning spaces (including 2 support unit classrooms), a new hall, new bus bay, refurbished library and special programs unit, and landscaping. Works completed December 2021 to enhance capacity and learning environments for the growing Lake Cathie community.
Whitewater Terrace Development, Lake Cathie
A five-building mixed-use development including 95 apartments with tourist accommodation, about 1240sq m of commercial space, indoor recreation facilities, and parking for 176 vehicles.
Rainbow Beach Estate
A 704-lot masterplanned residential estate located between Lake Cathie and Bonny Hills on the NSW Mid North Coast, developed by St Vincent's Foundation with King & Campbell as principal consultant. The estate offers house and land packages across staged releases, with Stage 6C currently selling. Community amenities include a future village shopping centre, walkways, cycleways, lakeside parklands, regenerated bushland corridors, playing fields, and a preschool and primary school adjoining the estate. The town centre is planned to service over 10,000 residents on completion.
7,446 residents of Laurieton - Bonny Hills are employed, from a labour force of 7,688. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 44.1%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 18,169, about 91% 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 market in Laurieton - Bonny Hills maintains an even distribution between professional and trade-based roles, with strong representation across essential services and an unemployment rate of just 3.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 7,446, with joblessness tracking 1.0% lower than the 4.1% seen in Regional NSW, although local labour force participation of 44.1% trails the Regional NSW figure of 60.6% by a substantial margin. Census findings show that 13.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The leading employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The building sector shows exceptional strength, with local worker concentration measuring 1.3 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, public administration & safety employs only 4.6% of the local workforce, lagging behind the 7.5% recorded across Regional NSW. Comparing Census working population tallies against resident numbers indicates that local employment capacity remains relatively restricted. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the twelve months to March 2026, the area's workforce shrank by 3.4% and overall employment fell by 3.7%, driving an increase in the jobless rate of 0.3 percentage points. Across Regional NSW over the same timeframe, employment contracted by 0.9%, the workforce diminished by 0.4%, and unemployment climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Broader structural forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context on potential future labour demand in Laurieton - Bonny Hills. These national models project five-year employment expansion of 6.6% and a ten-year increase of 13.7%, with growth varying widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral expectations against the existing local industry composition suggests Laurieton - Bonny Hills could achieve employment increases of 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for specific local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Laurieton - Bonny Hills is $1,089 a week (about $57,000 a year), with median personal income at $573 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,903 a year against an average of $52,511. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the Laurieton - Bonny Hills SA2 below national standards. Local taxpayers generated a median income of $42,903 alongside an average income of $52,511, trailing the Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 produces estimated levels of approximately $47,331 (median) and $57,930 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, the area's household, family, and individual incomes all ranked between the national 6th and 8th percentiles.
Distribution data reveals that the $400 - 799 weekly income bracket contains 29.8% of residents (5,982 individuals), whereas the wider region is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 29.9%. Affordability constraints are pronounced, with uncommitted earnings at only 84.9% of income, placing the locality in the 9th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Laurieton - Bonny Hills had 7,808 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 4% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 57% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $354 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 32.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 36.7%. 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 housing inventory in Laurieton - Bonny Hills was divided into 84.7% standalone dwellings and 15.3% other forms of housing (including attached homes, units, and alternative dwellings), compared with 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other residences across Regional NSW. Outright property ownership reached 56.8%, notably exceeding the regional standard, while mortgaged residences accounted for 24.7% and tenant-occupied dwellings made up 18.5%. The area's median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 matched the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,733, while the median weekly rental cost of $354 sat above the regional mark of $330.
Across Australia as a whole, local monthly mortgage obligations sit below the $1,863 national median, and weekly rents track beneath the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Laurieton - Bonny Hills counted 7,808 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,480 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 40% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 69.1% of all local domestic arrangements, with couples without children representing 40.3%, couples with children making up 19.2%, and single parent families accounting for 9.0%. Non-family living situations constitute the other 30.9% of homes, consisting of single-person residences at 28.6% and shared communal households at 2.3%. The typical household size stands at 2.2 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.4% of adults in Laurieton - Bonny Hills hold a university qualification, including 11.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.8% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,074 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 976 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 shows room for improvement, with 16.4% of residents holding higher education degrees compared to the wider NSW benchmark of 32.2%. This divergence highlights opportunities for future learning initiatives. Within tertiary achievements, bachelor degrees are held by 11.6% of residents, postgraduate qualifications by 2.7%, and graduate diplomas by 2.1%. Technical and vocational credentials are much more prevalent, with 43.5% of people aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, broken down into certificates (32.8%) and advanced diplomas (10.7%). A total of 21.6% of local residents are actively engaged in structured learning programs.
This student cohort comprises 8.0% enrolled in primary education, 6.6% attending secondary schooling, and 2.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Laurieton - Bonny Hills reaches 214 stops on 87 routes, timetabled for about 880 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses 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 transit infrastructure in Laurieton - Bonny Hills encompasses 214 operational transit stops spanning rail and bus networks. These facilities are connected by 87 distinct routes, generating 883 scheduled passenger services on a weekly basis. Network connectivity is favourable, with residents situated an average distance of 217 meters from their nearest boarding point. Due to the area's predominantly residential character, daily travel flows primarily outward, with private vehicles serving as the principal transport method at 94%. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles. In addition, 13.7% of employed residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect prevailing COVID-19 circumstances.
Transit schedules provide an average of 126 daily trips across the broader network, translating to roughly 4 weekly services for each individual stop. The accompanying geographical layout displays the 100 closest transit stops relative to the area's geographic centre.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
55.5% of residents in Laurieton - Bonny Hills report no long-term health condition. 9.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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 disease rates indicate considerable public health hurdles in Laurieton - Bonny Hills, with recurring conditions evident among both younger and older residents. Concurrently, private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, held by roughly 46% of the population (~9,295 people), trailing both the Regional NSW level of 51.9% and the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health concerns represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the district, affecting 14.3 and 8.4% of the population respectively, while 55.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, below the 63.3% recorded for Regional NSW.
Working-age residents experience considerable health pressures due to elevated chronic illness rates. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 39.6% of the local population (7,950 people), surpassing the 23.3% proportion in Regional NSW. Health profiles among older demographics present challenges, though they align broadly with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Laurieton - Bonny Hills is largely Australian-born, at 88.7% of residents, with 2.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.5%) and Australian (31.2%). 3.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Laurieton - Bonny Hills sit below broader benchmarks, with 88.7% of residents born in Australia, 93.3% holding citizenship, and 97.7% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 59.4% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. When examining parental lineage, the primary ancestral backgrounds reported in Laurieton - Bonny Hills are English at 34.5%, Australian at 31.2%, and Irish at 9.5%. Other cultural backgrounds show distinct local variations: Scottish heritage accounts for 9.2% of the population (exceeding the 8.0% regional rate), Australian Aboriginal heritage represents 3.0% (compared to 4.6% regionally), and Maltese background is recorded at 0.4% (matching 0.4% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Laurieton - Bonny Hills is 58, older than 98% of areas nationally. 14.5% 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 Laurieton - Bonny Hills is significantly weighted toward older generations. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that 39.6% of the community belongs to retirement-age and elderly demographics (65+), far higher than the 23.3% recorded across Regional NSW. Meanwhile, individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 13.7% locally, compared with 23.5% across the region. The estimated median age stood at 58 as at August 2026, reflecting the 2021 Census level and sitting 15 years higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and above the national median of 38 at that Census.
Since that time, mature working-age and pre-retirement cohorts (45 - 64) have declined from 27.5% to an estimated 25.2%. In absolute numbers, senior groups are expected to experience the greatest influx by 2041, expanding by 1,995 (25%) to reach 9,945, while the sharpest rate of growth is projected among younger adults, climbing 27% to 3,510.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Laurieton - Bonny Hills
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 | Aug 2026 last month all 10 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 — 937 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,484 at the 2021 Census → 20,076 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 (108041162). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.