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The median house price in Maclean - Yamba - Iluka is $880k, with units at $700k. House values have moved 3.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Maclean - Yamba - Iluka has an estimated 18,872 residents, up from 17,533 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,339 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. 1,040 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 80.3% of that increase. Density is about 27 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Maclean - Yamba - Iluka's population is around 18,872 as of May 26. This reflects an increase of 1,339 people (7.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,533 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,562 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 1,040 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 26 persons per square kilometer, a level providing ample space per person. Maclean - Yamba - Iluka's 7.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (4.6%), along with the Rest of NSW, marking it as a growth leader in the region.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 80.3% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of regional areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to expand by 1,909 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting reflecting an increase of 8.5% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
909 new dwellings have been approved in Maclean - Yamba - Iluka over the past five years, an average of 181 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 158 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 87% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 304, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Maclean - Yamba - Iluka has averaged around 181 new dwelling approvals per year, totalling 909 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 279 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 1.4 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand seem well-matched, fostering stable market dynamics, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $312,000. There have also been $15.0 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity.
Relative to Rest of NSW, Maclean - Yamba - Iluka has 85.0% more construction activity (per person). creating greater choice for buyers. Recent construction comprises 87.0% detached houses and 13.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 108 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Population forecasts indicate Maclean - Yamba - Iluka will gain 1,599 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Maclean - Yamba - Iluka
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 27 current infrastructure and development projects inside Maclean - Yamba - Iluka, worth an estimated $457 million. A further 115 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.86 billion. 32 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 infrastructure shifts, large-scale initiatives, and planning efforts hold the greatest influence over an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 27 projects that are expected to affect the region. Among the most significant are Clifton Yamba, West Yamba Shopping Centre, Yamba Library and Community Centre (Treelands Drive Community Hub), and Yamba Wooli Road Bridge Replacement. The following list highlights those projects most relevant to the area.
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Palm Lake Resort Yamba Cove
Boutique over-50s land lease lifestyle resort at Yamba Cove by Palm Lake Group, planned around 78 owner-occupied homes and the Vantage Country Club. The project includes single and double-storey coastal homes, gated living, resort bus, heated magnesium pool and spa, Milon gym, yoga and reformer pilates studio, sauna, steam room, movie theatre, library, billiards, art and pottery areas, virtual golf and outdoor recreation. The Vantage Country Club opened in July 2024, while home sales and staged delivery continue with completion advertised for January 2026.
West Yamba Neighbourhood Centre
Planned local neighbourhood centre within the West Yamba Urban Release Area, intended to provide convenience retail, cafe, service and community uses for the growing West Yamba residential catchment. Clarence Valley Council planning controls identify the centre near the existing Carrs Drive school, at Lot 46 DP 751395 on the Miles Street and Carrs Drive corner. The wider 52-54 Miles Street Yamba subdivision includes 277 low density residential lots plus a 2000 sqm lot intended for future commercial development.The subdivision was refused by the regional panel in 2024, then taken to the NSW Land and Environment Court; recent reporting indicates the appeal was upheld in 2026 subject to detailed conditions, including flood refuge and hydrology requirements. The commercial neighbourhood centre itself still appears to require a separate development application for buildings and operation.
Yamba Quays Canal Estate Development
Masterplanned waterfront canal estate comprising 136 residential lots, including 107 waterfront lots with direct boating access to the Clarence River and Pacific Ocean. Stage 3A lots have been released and Stage 4 continues to be marketed with civil works progressing. The development includes canals, public open space and low-density residential housing.
Yamba Heights Residential Subdivision
New residential subdivision creating 89 lots on elevated land with ocean and river views. Development includes road infrastructure, stormwater management and landscaping. Premium residential opportunity.
Yamba Marina Tourist Facility
Redevelopment of the shore-based assets across 2.5 hectares to create a major tourist destination. The project includes a 100-room tourist facility with a hotel and stand-alone accommodation, as well as increased berthing facilities catering for super-yachts.
Ngaru Village Subdivision (Yamba)
Formalisation and upgrade of Ngaru Village through a Roads to Home subdivision creating ~34 residential lots with new public roads and significant upgrades to stormwater, sewer, water, electrical and NBN infrastructure, plus traffic calming and landscaping.
Clifton Yamba
A lifestyle resort for over 55s offering modern designer homes, vibrant clubhouse, resort-style facilities including pool, bowling green, cinema, gym, nestled in nature near the Pacific Ocean in Yamba, NSW.
Golding Street Townhouse Development
Development of 16 three-storey townhouses on flood-prone land with subdivision into two lots, each townhouse featuring double garage, open-plan living, and three bedrooms with ensuites.
6,551 residents of Maclean - Yamba - Iluka are employed, from a labour force of 6,806. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 42.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Maclean - Yamba - Iluka boasts a capable workforce with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 3.7%, and an estimated employment growth of 0.5% over the past year. As of March 2026, 6,551 residents are employed, while the local unemployment rate sits at 0.4% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, yet workforce participation remains notably lower at 42.9% compared to the regional figure of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a mere 13.5% of residents worked from home, though the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be factored into this statistic.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The locality shows distinct specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share reaching 1.5 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, mining accounts for only 0.9% of local jobs, falling short of the Regional NSW rate of 2.5%. The ratio of working population to total residents suggests that local employment opportunities may be limited. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, employment grew by 0.5% while the labour force expanded by 0.1% over the 12 months to March 2026, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9% and the labour force shrink by 0.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide valuable context for anticipating future demand in Maclean - Yamba - Iluka. These projections, which span five and ten-year horizons, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth varies considerably. When applied to Maclean - Yamba - Iluka's occupational mix, these industry-specific estimates suggest local employment should grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Maclean - Yamba - Iluka is $1,079 a week (about $56,000 a year), with median personal income at $571 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,638 a year against an average of $52,588. 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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The Maclean - Yamba - Iluka SA2 records a median taxpayer income of $41,638 and an average of $52,588 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are lower than the national average, which contrasts with Regional NSW where the median income stands at $52,390 and the average reaches $65,215. Applying a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, projected estimates would be approximately $45,935 for the median and $58,015 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Maclean - Yamba - Iluka all sit between the 6th and 8th percentiles on a national scale.
Distribution statistics reveal that the largest group accounts for 29.2% of residents, with weekly earnings between $400 - 799, totaling 5,510 people, whereas the surrounding region sees the $1,500 - 2,999 category as dominant at 29.9%. Housing affordability challenges remain intense, leaving only 84.3% of income available, which places the area at the 8th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Maclean - Yamba - Iluka had 7,273 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 4% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 33.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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As shown in the most recent Census, the dwelling structure within Maclean - Yamba - Iluka consisted of 82.8% houses and 17.2% other dwellings, which includes semi-detached units, apartments, and other types of residences, whereas Regional NSW contained 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership levels in Maclean - Yamba - Iluka were notably higher than those in Regional NSW, standing at 52.4%, with the rest of the dwellings being either mortgaged at 23.1% or rented at 24.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in this area was considerably lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,517, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $360, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 for mortgage repayments and $330 for weekly rent.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Maclean - Yamba - Iluka are significantly below the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are also less than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Maclean - Yamba - Iluka counted 7,273 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,828 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 38% 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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Households with family members account for 67.7% of all residences, including 19.2% couples with children, 37.8% childless couples, and 9.8% single parent families. The rest, which is 32.3%, consists of non-family households, where lone person households represent 29.2% and group households make up 3.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.6% of adults in Maclean - Yamba - Iluka hold a university qualification, including 12.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.0% hold a vocational qualification. 12 schools serve the area, with 2,236 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 970 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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University qualification rates stand at 17.6%, which is significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education credential, held by 12.6% of residents. Postgraduate qualifications account for 2.8%, while graduate diplomas are held by 2.2%. Vocational credentials are widely held, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing them. Advanced diplomas are held by 10.4%, and certificates by 31.0%. A total of 22.9% of the population is currently enrolled in formal education.
Of these, 8.7% are in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 1.8% in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Maclean - Yamba - Iluka reaches 177 stops on 58 routes, timetabled for about 580 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.
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The Maclean - Yamba - Iluka area contains 177 active transport stops that include both ferry and bus services. These locations are served by 58 distinct routes, which together deliver 578 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is considered good, with the average resident living 279 meters from the closest stop. Because this is mainly a residential zone, most people travel outward for work, and cars are the primary mode of transport at 90%, while walking accounts for 7%. Home vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 per dwelling, which is lower than the regional mean.
A modest 13.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). The average service frequency is 82 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
58.4% of residents in Maclean - Yamba - Iluka report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 76% of areas nationally. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality figures and chronic disease prevalence, the Maclean - Yamba - Iluka region encounters significant health difficulties that span both younger and older demographics, with a notably low private health insurance rate of roughly 46% of the total population (~8,737 people). This figure contrasts with the 51.9% rate observed across Regional NSW and falls below the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health concerns emerged as the leading medical conditions, affecting 13.5% and 8.6% of residents respectively, whereas 58.4% of the local population reported being entirely free of medical problems, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Adults of working age are experiencing considerable health burdens, marked by higher rates of chronic conditions. The community includes 35.3% of residents aged 65 and over (6,665 people), which exceeds the 23.4% proportion found in Regional NSW. Health outcomes for older adults show some difficulties, yet national rankings remain generally consistent with those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Maclean - Yamba - Iluka is largely Australian-born, at 88.5% of residents, with 3.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.1%) and Australian (29.0%). 3.8% 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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The suburb of Maclean - Yamba - Iluka exhibits a cultural diversity level that falls below the average, characterized by 88.5% of residents being born in Australia, 91.1% holding citizenship, and 96.7% using English exclusively at home. Christianity is the dominant faith, accounting for 55.3% of the local population, a figure that is slightly lower than the 55.9% observed throughout Regional NSW. When examining the ancestry of parents, the leading groups in Maclean - Yamba - Iluka are English, making up 33.1% of the demographic, followed by Australian with 29.0%, and Scottish with 10.2%.
There are also significant variations in other ethnic representations, such as Irish being overrepresented at 10.1% compared to the regional 8.8%, Australian Aboriginal at 3.8% against a regional 4.6%, and German at 3.3% versus the regional 3.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Maclean - Yamba - Iluka is 54, older than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 15.7% 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 median age in Maclean - Yamba - Iluka stands at 54 years, which is substantially higher than the 43-year average for Regional NSW and significantly older than the national mean of 38. When measured against the Regional NSW baseline, the 65 - 74 age bracket is disproportionately large at 18.7%, whereas the 25 - 34 demographic is relatively small at 6.8%. This overrepresentation of older residents in the 65 - 74 category far exceeds the national figure of 9.4%. Following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 population segment has risen from 7.7% to 8.8%, and the 35 to 44 group has climbed from 9.1% to 10.2%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 segment has fallen from 16.4% to 14.3%, and the 45 to 54 segment has decreased from 11.0% to 9.9%. By 2041, Maclean - Yamba - Iluka is anticipated to undergo significant changes in its age structure. The 85+ population is forecast to grow markedly, adding 534 individuals (64%) to reach 1,367 from an original 832. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 age groups are projected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Maclean - Yamba - Iluka
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 27 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 5 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 1,040 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,533 at the 2021 Census → 18,872 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 May 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 (104011082). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.