Chart Color Schemes
This analysis uses ABS Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2) boundaries, which can materially differ from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) even when sharing similar names.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
est. as @ -- *
ABS ERP | -- people | --
2021 Census | -- people
The median house price in Macksville - Scotts Head is $785k, with units at $549k. House values have moved 5.9% a year compounded over five years.
Curious about local property values? Filter the chart to assess the volume and appreciation (including resales) trends and regional comparisons, or scroll to the map below view this information at an individual property level.
Find a Recent Sale
Sales Detail
Macksville - Scotts Head has an estimated 5,389 residents, up from 5,189 at the 2021 Census — a change of 200 people, or 3.9%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 167 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 64 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.
Detail
Macksville - Scotts Head is estimated to have a population of approximately 5,389 as of Aug 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. Compared to the 5,189 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a gain of 200 people (3.9%). This demographic adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 5,383 alongside 167 validated new addresses added post-Census. With 64 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a spacious density profile. Over the preceding ten years, Macksville - Scotts Head expanded at a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%, outpacing the broader SA3 region.
Net gains were heavily underpinned by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 78.1% of all population additions over recent timeframes. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 modeling (using a 2021 base year) where necessary. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these datasets are applied to the 2032 to 2041 interval. Anticipated demographic patterns point toward local growth trailing just below the regional Australian median, with the community projected to gain 362 persons to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP baselines, translating to an overall rise of 6.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
219 new dwellings have been approved in Macksville - Scotts Head over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That is 8.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 75% 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.
Detail
Residential building approvals across Macksville - Scotts Head have tracked at roughly 43 dwellings per year, culminating in 219 homes across the last 5 financial years. Over the period spanning FY-22 and FY-26, an average of only 0.9 people relocated locally for each newly constructed home, demonstrating that supply is keeping pace with or exceeding local requirements. This provides purchasers with greater choice and creates headroom for growth beyond current estimates, with construction costs for new dwellings averaging $409,000. Additionally, non-residential momentum remains solid, evidenced by $79.1 million in commercial approvals lodged during the current financial year.
Per capita building activity in Macksville - Scotts Head runs 50.0% higher than the Rest of NSW benchmark, affording extensive options to buyers despite a recent cooling in construction volumes. Detached houses account for 75.0% of recent approvals while attached formats comprise 25.0%, preserving the low-density character that appeals to buyers seeking space. Nonetheless, this pipeline marks a transition away from the current dwelling stock (which is 90.0% houses), signaling diminished greenfield land supply alongside evolving lifestyle preferences and greater demand for diversified, budget-friendly options. Overall density remains modest, characterized by approximately 296 people per approval. According to the latest quarterly modeling from AreaSearch, Macksville - Scotts Head is forecast to add 356 residents by 2041. Ongoing building volumes appear well-positioned to satisfy incoming housing requirements, fostering advantageous market conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating population expansion beyond baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Macksville - Scotts Head
Loading development applications…
| Lodged | Address | Description | Type | Distance | Status |
|---|
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 Macksville - Scotts Head, worth an estimated $8 million. A further 61 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.51 billion. 23 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.
Detail
Regional development and economic performance are heavily shaped by strategic infrastructure works and local planning frameworks. While no major projects have been pinpointed by AreaSearch as directly impacting the immediate catchment, regional initiatives of interest include the Valla Urban Growth Area, TAFE NSW Nambucca Heads Connected Learning Centre, Pacific Highway Upgrade: Hexham To Brisbane, and the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy.
Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE SEARCH
Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.
Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
14-22 Boundary Street Macksville - Serviced Apartments Conversion
Proposed adaptive re-use of the former Macksville Community Health Centre into tourism and visitor accommodation. DA2023/067 (Romsen Pty Ltd) seeks to convert the existing low-rise hospital buildings into 80 self-contained serviced apartments and a 9-room staff residence, with a new 25 m swimming pool, private restaurant, gym conversion, multi-purpose sports court and upgraded landscaping. The site is zoned R1 General Residential and is bounded by Giinagay Way to the east and Nancye Roberts Drive to the west.As at the latest available council reporting the application remained under assessment with additional information requested; no public evidence of final determination has been identified as of mid-2026.
Nambucca Heads Lifestyle Estate
Over 50s land lease community by Lincoln Place with no entry, exit or deferred management fees. Amenities include community hall, BBQ area and access to medical services and supermarkets. Ongoing home releases; new homes coming soon with enquiries handled by the on-site team.
TAFE NSW Nambucca Heads Connected Learning Centre
State-of-the-art facility providing greater access to skills training and employment outcomes through a mix of online, face-to-face, and blended learning options. The CLC offers digital technologies like simulations and virtual learning experiences, and a range of courses including education support, business, visitor information services, and hospitality. Features include collaboration pods, computer hub, connected learning classrooms, maker space, media lounge, mobile training units, print shop, tech bar, virtual learner support space, workbooth, free parking, bike racks, digital library services, guest Wi-Fi, student kitchenette, vending machines, student lounge, laptop borrowing, and an outdoor learning area.
Vista Apartments
Five three-bedroom luxury apartments offering breathtaking views of the Nambucca River and coastline, with high-end finishes, spacious open-plan layouts, secure access, internal lift to all levels, and two undercover parking spaces per apartment.
Nambucca River Foreshore Walk and Cultural Way
Improvements to the foreshore walk from the Visitor Information Centre to the V-Wall, including boardwalk replacement, signage, and art installations to promote cultural, historical, and environmental awareness of the Nambucca River. The project includes the addition of public art elements as part of ongoing enhancements.
Main Beach Protective Seawall and Bleachers
Construction of a 180-metre coastal protection wall including 40 metres of bleacher steps, new pedestrian footpath, beach stairs, ramps, shower, and viewing platform at Main Beach, Nambucca Heads, to protect against coastal erosion and enhance public amenities.
Valla Urban Growth Area
The Valla Urban Growth Area is a long-planned mixed-use precinct near the Pacific Highway at Valla, intended to address residential and industrial land shortages on the NSW Mid North Coast. Stage One is under construction and will deliver 14 fully serviced industrial lots, with 13 lots expected to be released from mid to late 2026. Current works include the first internal road, water, sewer, stormwater, electrical, lighting and communications infrastructure. Future stages are planned to include about 700 homes, a town centre, further industrial land, schools, open space and public amenities.Council expects the completed precinct to support up to 2800 jobs and add about AUD 380 million per year to the local economy.
Stuarts Point Residential Development
A proposed master-planned residential community by Allam Property Group across approximately 100 hectares north and south of Ocean Avenue in Stuarts Point. The proposal encompasses around 600 dwellings delivered across multiple stages over a 10 to 12 year timeframe, incorporating general residential housing alongside land-lease manufactured homes dedicated for over-55s. The development relies on the delivery of regional sewerage infrastructure upgrades by Kempsey Shire Council.
2,018 residents of Macksville - Scotts Head are employed, from a labour force of 2,131. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 47.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
Detail
The local labour market in Macksville - Scotts Head exhibits a blend of blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by a prominent essential services base and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. In March 2026, 2,018 residents were recorded as employed. The local jobless rate sits 1.2% above the 4.1% benchmark for Regional NSW, while labour force participation stands at 47.8%, substantially trailing the wider regional figure of 60.6%. Census figures showed a modest 10.9% of workers operating from home, though these figures were influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Key industries supporting local employment consist of health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
Specialisation in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, capturing an employment share 1.3 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, mining representation is sparse, engaging only 0.6% of local workers relative to 2.5% across Regional NSW. Comparing the Census working population against resident totals suggests a substantial portion of the community travels outside the area for employment. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 3.4% and total employment fell by 3.9%, driving an unemployment rate increase of 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour pool, and an identical 0.5 percentage points lift in joblessness. Broader labour projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context for future local demand. Over five-year and ten-year horizons, nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though sectoral rates vary widely. Projecting these industry-level expectations onto the local workforce distribution points to potential employment gains of 6.7% across five years and 14.0% across ten years (representing an unadjusted weighted extrapolation for context, excluding micro-demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Macksville - Scotts Head is $998 a week (about $52,000 a year), with median personal income at $525 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,598 a year against an average of $50,470. 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.
Detail
ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show that earnings across the Macksville - Scotts Head SA2 sit below national benchmarks, featuring a median income of $41,598 and an average of $50,470. These metrics compare to Regional NSW medians and averages of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index inflation of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $45,891 for median income and $55,679 for average income as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, individual, household, and family earnings all sat within the national 3rd to 5th percentiles.
The single largest income bracket encompasses 29.7% of residents (1,600 people) earning $400 - 799, whereas the broader region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort at 29.9%. Discretionary capacity is notably constrained, with residents retaining only 83.7% of income after housing costs, placing the area in the 5th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Macksville - Scotts Head had 2,054 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 3% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,382 a month. Rent absorbs 33.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
Detail
Census records indicate that separate houses make up 90.1% of the dwelling fabric in Macksville - Scotts Head, with the remaining 9.9% consisting of attached, multi-unit, or alternative dwellings, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other formats across Regional NSW. Outright ownership is significantly elevated at 49.8%, while 26.9% of properties carry a mortgage and 23.4% are occupied by tenants. Typical housing costs are relatively affordable: monthly mortgage payments average $1,382 (against $1,733 regionally) and weekly rent stands at $330 (matching the Regional NSW figure of $330). On a nationwide basis, local mortgages sit considerably below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track well under the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Macksville - Scotts Head counted 2,054 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 30% 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.
Detail
Families form the primary household structure, representing 67.5% of residences, divided between couples without children (31.0%), couples with children (22.0%), and single parent families (13.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 32.5%, consisting primarily of lone person households (29.7%) alongside group households (2.8%). The typical household comprises 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.8% of adults in Macksville - Scotts Head hold a university qualification, including 11.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 76% of areas nationally. A further 31.3% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,046 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 967 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
Detail
Tertiary educational attainment in the region is modest, with 15.8% holding higher education degrees compared to the NSW statewide level of 32.2%, highlighting a clear focus area for skills development. Within this cohort, bachelor degrees comprise 11.9%, postgraduate awards account for 2.2%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.7%. Conversely, technical and vocational training is prevalent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including certificates (31.3%) and advanced diplomas (9.9%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the population, with 25.7% of residents currently enrolled in an educational course. Breaking down participation, 9.9% attend primary schools, 7.7% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.1% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Macksville - Scotts Head reaches 56 stops on 50 routes, timetabled for about 720 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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.
Detail
The public transit network in Macksville - Scotts Head features 56 active transport stops across rail and bus services. These facilities are connected by 50 individual routes that deliver 719 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with residents situated an average of 282 meters from the nearest stop. Given its residential orientation, outbound commuting is widespread: private motor vehicles account for 91% of travel, while 6% commute on foot. Private vehicle availability averages 1.3 per dwelling, below broader regional figures. Home-based work engaged 10.9% of workers at the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions.
Public transport operations provide an average of 102 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 12 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
58.9% of residents in Macksville - Scotts Head report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 9.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
Detail
AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness and mortality highlight prominent health hurdles in Macksville - Scotts Head, with health conditions widespread across both younger and senior demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably constrained at approximately 46% of the population (~2,473 people), lagging the Regional NSW average of 51.9% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, diagnosed in 11.4 and 9.1% of residents respectively, while 58.9% report having no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated within the working-age cohort.
Concurrently, residents aged 65 and over represent 30.5% of the community (1,644 people), noticeably exceeding the 23.3% regional level, with senior health indicators presenting elevated challenges relative to national figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Macksville - Scotts Head is largely Australian-born, at 90.7% of residents, with 4.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.6%) and English (32.6%). 5.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Cultural diversity metrics for Macksville - Scotts Head track below national benchmarks, with 91.4% of residents holding Australian citizenship, 90.7% born locally in Australia, and 95.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity constitutes the predominant religious affiliation, representing 55.7% of the community. The most distinct variance appears in the Jewish community, which accounts for 0.3% locally against 0.1% across Regional NSW. Leading ancestral backgrounds among residents include Australian (32.6%), English (32.6%), and Irish (8.7%). Notable variations in demographic representation include Australian Aboriginal residents at 5.8% (relative to 4.6% across the region), Scottish ancestry at 7.7% (compared to 8.0% regionally), and Samoan heritage at 0.1% (matching the regional share of 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Macksville - Scotts Head is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 16.9% 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.
Detail
Demographics in Macksville - Scotts Head lean heavily toward older age brackets. As at August 2026, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) constitute 30.5% of the population, compared to 23.3% in Regional NSW, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) represent 18.8% versus 23.5% regionally. The estimated median age is 50 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure, which sat 7 years higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and well above the Australian median of 38 at that Census. Since then, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) have decreased from 26.9% to an estimated 24.5%.
By 2041, the largest population expansion is forecast among older demographics, adding 243 residents (15%) to reach 1,888.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Macksville - Scotts Head
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Jun 2026 3 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 Jun 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 — 167 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,189 at the 2021 Census → 5,389 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 (108021157). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.