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The median house price in Maitland is $800k, with units at $710k. House values have moved 4.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Maitland has an estimated 10,007 residents, up from 8,611 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,396 people, or 16.2%. Growth has averaged 3.5% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. 592 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 67.1% of that increase. That puts 312 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Maitland stands at approximately 10,007 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,396 residents (16.2%) from the 8,611 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 9,805 combined with 592 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 311 persons per square kilometer, offering ample space per individual and opportunities for prospective expansion. With a 16.2% expansion rate since the 2021 census, Maitland outpaced the Rest of NSW (4.9%) as well as the broader state, establishing itself as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic growth was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 67.1% of the total population increase, though positive contributions were also made by all other factors including natural increase and overseas migration. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Demographic growth rates categorized by age bracket from these datasets are projected forward for all locations from 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the region is projected to experience exceptional expansion, ranking within the top 10 percent of regional areas in Australia, with a forecast gain of 7,065 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall increase of 68.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
737 new dwellings have been approved in Maitland over the past five years, an average of 147 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 117 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 49% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 298, 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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On average, Maitland has registered approximately 147 new residential approvals each year, totaling 737 dwellings approved during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 274 during the current FY-26 period. Reflecting an average of 2.1 new residents per year per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, which signals robust demand supportive of property values, new residential construction exhibits an average value of $280,000, aligning with broader regional trends. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $72.2 million in the current financial year, highlighting a high level of local business investment activity.
Compared to the Rest of NSW, Maitland exhibits moderately elevated construction volumes (34.0% higher than the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), which helps maintain buyer choice while reinforcing established property values. This level is considerably higher than the national standard, indicating robust developer trust in the area. Upcoming construction is composed of 49.0% detached houses and 51.0% medium and high-density dwellings. This shift toward denser housing formats provides more affordable entry points and holds appeal for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (where houses make up 82.0%), pointing to a shrinking pool of developable land, evolving lifestyle preferences, and a demand for more diverse and cost-effective housing types. Recording approximately 51 people for every residential approval, Maitland exhibits the typical traits of a developing growth corridor. Demographic projections indicate that Maitland is set to add 6,863 residents by 2041 (derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current construction volumes, residential supply may struggle to keep pace with this population increase, which could intensify competition among buyers and underpin upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Maitland, worth an estimated $279 million. A further 80 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21 billion. 28 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Few elements shape a region's performance as significantly as updates to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes. In total, 27 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely influence on the locality. Key initiatives include the Maitland Regional Sports Complex Redevelopment, the Maitland Local Housing Strategy 2041, Wallis Meadows Estate, and DA/2025/783 - Subdivision & Dual Occupancies, 12 Goldingham Street Tenambit, with the list below outlining the items of greatest relevance.
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Maitland Local Housing Strategy 2041
The Maitland Local Housing Strategy 2041 is a comprehensive framework adopted by Council in June 2023 and endorsed by the NSW Government in September 2024. It manages residential growth to accommodate a projected population increase of 54,800 residents by 2041, requiring approximately 25,200 additional dwellings. The strategy prioritises housing diversity, infill development, and the 15-minute neighbourhood concept, seeking to shift from a 90:10 greenfield-to-infill ratio toward the Hunter Regional Plan target of 20:80 by 2041.Implementation milestones include the Residential Density Guide placed on public exhibition in March 2025, and the East Maitland Catalyst Area Structure Plan endorsed for public exhibition in October 2025, estimating 4,000 new homes for that precinct alone.
Ravensfield Estate Farley
Ravensfield Estate is a 351-lot masterplanned residential development in Farley, located 7.5 kilometres from the Maitland CBD. Offering house and land packages with scenic views over Wentworth Wetlands, the community includes new playing fields, a sportsground, and easy access to Rutherford Shopping Centre and Hunter Valley amenities.
The Loxford Masterplanned Community
A 354-lot masterplanned residential neighborhood spanning 800 hectares including environmental conservation lands, parklands, and cycleways near the Hunter Expressway interchange.
Wallis Meadows Estate
A 37-lot residential land subdivision in East Maitland offering large elevated homesites from 800 to 1,397sqm with views over the Wallis Creek floodplains and Broken Back Ranges. The estate is now largely sold out, with only three lots remaining available (Lots 6, 31 and 32). Multiple builders including Stroud Homes and Montgomery Homes offer house and land packages on the estate, and civil infrastructure including roads, utilities and green space has been completed.
Maitland Regional Sports Complex Redevelopment
Comprehensive multi-stage redevelopment of the Maitland Regional Sports Complex, encompassing the Maitland Regional Athletics Centre, No. 1 Sportsground, and Harold Gregson Park. The completed complex features an IAAF-certified synthetic athletics track, multipurpose fields, grandstand seating, a skate park, a basketball court, and inclusive play spaces.
East Maitland Aquatic Centre Repair Works
Essential repair and maintenance works to the East Maitland Aquatic Centre including pool resurfacing, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements to ensure continued operation and safety standards.
The Loxford Estate
A large-scale residential development featuring 354 approved homesites across 2000 hectares, with 800 hectares designated as environmental conservation land. Award-winning Hunter-based property developers McCloy Group and Stevens Group are delivering this masterplanned community where contemporary living meets wholesome family lifestyle, featuring vibrant public art, playgrounds, and mature street trees.
Dalmore Park Employment Hub
Dalmore Park is a 150-hectare master-planned employment and innovation precinct in Rutherford, serving as a major economic driver for the Hunter Region. The development is designed to integrate advanced manufacturing, logistics, health, education, and retail services. As of May 2026, the project is progressing through the strategic planning phase with the 'Draft Dalmore Business and Innovation Precinct Development Control Plan (DCP)' currently on public exhibition by Maitland City Council to guide the site's future layout and sustainable infrastructure.
4,738 residents of Maitland are employed, from a labour force of 4,953. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 65.0%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 12,088, about 121% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Maitland boasts a capable labor pool with strong representation in key service industries, an unemployment rate of 4.3%, and an estimated employment growth of 1.4% over the previous year. By March 2026, 4,738 individuals were employed, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.2% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while workforce participation remains relatively typical at 65.0% versus the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census data indicates that 20.2% of residents worked from home, a figure that should be viewed in the context of past Covid-19 lockdown effects.
Resident employment is largely concentrated within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The local economy displays a strong focus on mining, where employment concentration is 2.6 times the regional average. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 1.1% of the workforce, compared to the regional benchmark of 5.3%. A ratio of 0.9 workers per resident at the time of the Census indicates a healthy availability of local jobs. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months ending March 2026, the employed population grew by 1.4% and the labor force expanded by 1.5%, which kept the unemployment rate stable. By comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand trends in Maitland. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth trajectories vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Maitland's unique workforce composition suggests local job numbers could rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted projection for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Maitland is $1,756 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $829 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,031 a year against an average of $78,337. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayer income in the Maitland SA2 registers a median of $59,031 and an average of $78,337. These figures are elevated on a national scale, comparing to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates stand at approximately $65,123 for the median and $86,421 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Maitland around the 52nd percentile nationally.
The local earnings profile shows that the largest single cohort, representing 35.3% of residents (3,532 people), falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, resembling the wider metropolitan region where 29.9% of the population sits within this range. Housing affordability constraints are significant, with residents retaining just 82.3% of their income, which ranks in the 49th percentile, while the area's SEIFA income index places it in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Maitland had 3,130 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 2% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,872 a month. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Maitland, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 82.2% standalone houses and 17.9% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing structures), compared to Regional NSW where houses comprised 82.6% and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in Maitland trailed the regional average at 24.4%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (39.8%) or occupied by tenants (35.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Regional NSW average at $1,872, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $390, compared to regional figures of $1,733 and $330 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Maitland sit above the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Maitland counted 3,130 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,637 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 73.0%, consisting of couples with children at 32.7%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single parent households at 13.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.0% of households, with single-person households representing 24.5% and group share households making up 2.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.6 residents, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.7% of adults in Maitland hold a university qualification, including 11.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.4% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,357 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,002 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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The locality demonstrates notable educational discrepancies, with university completion rates (17.7%) sitting significantly below the NSW state average of 32.2%. This situation highlights both a developmental hurdle and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 11.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 42.7% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (31.4%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 29.9% of the local population actively participating in structured learning.
This group includes 11.2% attending primary school, 6.6% in secondary school, and 4.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Maitland reaches 108 stops on 140 routes, timetabled for about 8,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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An analysis of public transport options shows 108 active stops operating in Maitland, consisting of a combination of train and bus facilities. These transport points are connected to 140 distinct routes, which combine to support 8,403 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is classified as good, with residents living an average of 224 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the area's residential nature, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb for employment, and cars remain the primary mode of travel for 94% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.5 cars per home.
Approximately 20.2% of residents performed their jobs from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by pandemic conditions). Service frequency averages 1,200 runs per day across the network, translating to roughly 77 weekly trips per active stop. The linked map illustrates the 100 transport stops closest to the geographic center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.6% of residents in Maitland report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.3 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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Significant health issues are apparent in Maitland, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the frequency of long-term health issues, with various ailments affecting both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is notably high at approximately 58% of the population (~5,804 people). This compares to 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW. The most prevalent health concerns in the region were identified as mental health conditions and asthma, which affect 12.5 and 9.4% of the population respectively, whereas 63.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Residents of working age experience notable health challenges, marked by higher rates of chronic illness. Individuals aged 65 and older represent 12.6% of the population (1,262 people), which is below the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Health profiles for senior residents present some challenges, with national performance metrics generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Maitland is largely Australian-born, at 90.7% of residents, with 6.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.6%) and English (30.5%). 5.5% 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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Maitland exhibits a lower level of cultural variety compared to national standards, with 90.7% of its residents born in Australia, 92.6% holding citizenship, and 94.0% using only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, practiced by 50.7% of the Maitland population. However, the most notable difference in representation is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.9% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' country of birth), the three most common ancestries in Maitland are Australian at 32.6% of the population, English at 30.5%, and Scottish at 7.6%.
Furthermore, there are distinct variations in the proportions of other groups: Australian Aboriginal people represent an above-average 5.5% of the Maitland population (compared to 4.6% regionally), Maltese stands at 0.4% (vs 0.4%), and Sri Lankan is recorded at 0.2% (vs 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Maitland is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 29.2% 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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With a median age of 34, Maitland's population is substantially younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 and also sits below the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional NSW profile, there is a pronounced concentration of residents in the 25 - 34 age bracket (18.1% locally), while individuals aged 65 - 74 are underrepresented (7.5%). Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has risen from 14.6% to 16.2% of the population. In contrast, the 55 to 64 demographic has shrunk from 9.4% to 8.6%.
Age structure modeling indicates that Maitland's demographic makeup will undergo significant changes by 2041. The cohort aged 25 to 34 is expected to experience substantial growth, increasing by 1,363 people (75%) from 1,808 to 3,172.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Maitland
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 6 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) | Aug 2026 this 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 — 592 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,611 at the 2021 Census → 10,007 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 (106021114). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.