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The median house price in Merimbula - Tura Beach is $902k, with units at $618k. House values have moved 2.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Merimbula - Tura Beach has an estimated 11,729 residents, up from 11,513 at the 2021 Census — a change of 216 people, or 1.9%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 81% of areas nationally. That puts 121 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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AreaSearch estimates that the population of Merimbula - Tura Beach stands at approximately 11,729 as of May 2026. This figure represents a rise of 216 individuals, or 1.9 percent, compared to the 2021 Census count of 11,513 residents. The adjustment derives from the ABS estimated resident population of 11,719 recorded for June 2025, combined with 84 newly validated addresses registered after the Census date. With a density of 120 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space per inhabitant and leaves room for additional development. The 1.9 percent expansion since the Census places the area just 0.7 percentage points below the SA3 region, which grew by 2.6 percent, indicating strong underlying growth conditions.
Recent population increases have been largely fueled by interstate migration, accounting for roughly 57.8 percent of total gains. AreaSearch relies on ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas lacking this data, the service uses NSW State Government projections released in 2022, using 2021 as the base year. Age-specific growth rates from these datasets are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 through 2041. National projections suggest above median growth for non-metropolitan regions, with Merimbula - Tura Beach expected to add 1,593 residents by 2041, reaching a total increase of 13.5 percent over the 16-year period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
253 new dwellings have been approved in Merimbula - Tura Beach over the past five years, an average of 50 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 49% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, well below 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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Merimbula - Tura Beach has seen roughly 50 dwelling approvals each year, which adds up to 253 homes across the last 5 financial years. In FY-26 so far, 21 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.3 new residents per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, the area maintains a balanced supply and demand dynamic that supports steady market conditions, and new dwellings are being developed at an average construction value of $387,000. This financial year has also recorded $12.6 million worth of commercial approvals, reflecting moderate commercial development activity.
Relative to the Rest of NSW, Merimbula - Tura Beach exhibits about 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks at the 71st percentile among nationally assessed areas, even though construction activity has grown more recently. Recent building trends include 49.0% detached dwellings and 51.0% medium and high-density housing, indicating a shift toward compact living that provides affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a notable change from current housing patterns, which consist of 75.0% houses, pointing to reduced availability of developable land and adapting to shifting lifestyle preferences and affordability requirements. The region has approximately 207 people per dwelling approval, signaling a low density market. Projections indicate that Merimbula - Tura Beach will gain 1,583 residents by 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Development continues at a reasonable pace relative to anticipated growth, although buyers could encounter rising competition as the population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Merimbula - Tura Beach, worth an estimated $176 million. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.5 billion. 24 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and tourism. 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 alterations, significant construction efforts, and strategic planning initiatives exert the most substantial influence on regional performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed fourteen projects anticipated to affect the locality, with the following selections highlighted as the most pertinent. These include the Templo Merimbula development, the Club Sapphire Hotel and Conference Centre, the Lakewood Lifestyle Village, and the Supercheap Auto and BCF Merimbula complex.
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Shearwater Estate
New residential land subdivision and construction of homes in central Tura Beach. The estate offers 20 spacious residential lots ranging from 900m2 to 1500m2 on level ground. Infrastructure including roads, power, water, and sewage have been installed, and new bespoke homes are actively being constructed by developer Tura Beach Homes Pty Ltd.
Lakewood Lifestyle Village
An 86-unit seniors housing facility in Merimbula approved by the NSW Land and Environment Court following a deemed refusal by the Bega Valley Shire Council. The amended proposal includes independent living units, communal and recreational facilities, parking, and landscaping, with a reduced scale to address community concerns about height, bulk, and visual impact. The 7.85-acre site with its existing DA approval is currently being marketed for sale as a blank canvas opportunity.
Templo Merimbula
A luxury short stay hotel precinct on the site of the former Norfolk Pines Motel, marketed as 'Templo' (also referenced by developer Bulum Group as 'Mati'), comprising 14 townhouses, a 25-room hotel with day spa and gym, a rooftop bar, and a restaurant. The design uses the natural slope of the site to maximise ocean and lake views from the living spaces, split across three blocks with key living areas placed on upper floors. The project received Development Application approval from Bega Valley Shire Council in 2024.Construction was originally targeted for completion by end of 2025, though no confirmed construction start or revised completion date is currently public.
Club Sapphire Hotel and Conference Centre
Proposal for a 100-room, four-plus star hotel and conference facility above the existing Club Sapphire on Main Street, Merimbula, part of the club's strategy to diversify income and reduce reliance on gaming revenue. The associated planning proposal to amend the Bega Valley Local Environmental Plan 2013 building height limit on the site from 16m to 21m has been finalised and gazetted, following a reduction from an originally proposed 26m. The concept development application for the seven storey hotel and conference facility, including partial demolition and reconstruction of the south-east corner of the existing club premises, remains before council for assessment.
Supercheap Auto and BCF Merimbula
A new commercial development featuring BCF and Supercheap Auto stores.
Merimbula Skatepark
A new skatepark at Ford Park to replace the existing aging skatepark at Berrambool. The new facility will be adjacent to the existing basketball court, inclusive play area, and the beach, and will focus on beginner to intermediate skill levels with some advanced elements.
Club Sapphire Residential Development (DA Approved - Site For Sale)
A previously approved residential development for a four-storey complex with 40 luxury apartments and 68 car spaces on a 4,084sqm site. The project was put on hold due to rising construction costs and the site is currently being advertised for sale by the developer. The site has Development Approval (DA) for the 40-unit residential flat building and strata subdivision.
Ocean Drive Townhouse and Apartment Complex
Development Application DA2021.333 for a complex of 27 townhouses with attached garages and 32 apartments with basement parking at 63 Ocean Drive and 460 Arthur Kane Drive, Merimbula, referred to the Southern Regional Planning Panel (PPSSTH-173). Concerns were raised over density, bulk, and scale, and Bega Valley Shire Council assessment staff advised non-support and requested withdrawal in May 2023, with a Public Determination Meeting scheduled for 28 July 2023. No panel determination for DA2021.333 has since been published.A related application on Arthur Kaine Drive, Merimbula (DA2023.247, PPSSTH-322) for 27 townhouses and a reduced 24-apartment building was subsequently lodged and, as of the most recent public record (April 2024), had been returned to Council for determination rather than decided by the panel, indicating the proponent may have revised and resubmitted a reduced-scale scheme. The original application status remains formally under assessment pending confirmation of a determination.
5,134 residents of Merimbula - Tura Beach are employed, from a labour force of 5,259. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 51.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% 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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Merimbula - Tura Beach boasts a capable workforce with strong presence in essential services, currently reporting an unemployment rate of 2.4%. As of March 2026, there are 5,134 residents employed, and the local unemployment rate sits at 1.7% below the Regional NSW figure of 4.1%, while workforce participation remains notably lower at 51.6% compared to the regional benchmark of 60.6%. Census data indicates that 14.3% of residents work from home, though the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. The primary employment sectors include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade.
Accommodation & food demonstrates especially pronounced specialization, accounting for 1.7 times the regional employment share. In contrast, mining is less prominent, representing only 0.2% of local employment against the regional average of 2.5%. The disparity between the Census working population and the total resident population suggests that local employment opportunities may be restricted. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch reveals that during the past 12-month period, the labour force shrank by 2.2%, employment dropped by 1.7%, and the unemployment rate declined by 0.4 percentage points. This differs from Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, the labour force decreased by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts, dated May-25, provide additional perspective on future job demand in Merimbula - Tura Beach. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with the local employment structure to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth varies considerably. When applied to Merimbula - Tura Beach's employment composition, these industry-specific forecasts imply local employment will rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, noting that this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Merimbula - Tura Beach is $1,235 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $679 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,467 a year against an average of $59,532. 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 AreaSearch's compilation of Australian Taxation Office figures for financial year 2023, the income level in Merimbula - Tura Beach SA2 falls below the national average. The median income for taxpayers in this area is $47,467 while the average income reaches $59,532. These figures contrast with Regional NSW's respective values of $52,390 for median and $65,215 for average income. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, projected values as of March 2026 would be approximately $52,366 for median income and $65,676 for average income.
Census information indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Merimbula - Tura Beach all fall between the 15th and 24th percentiles on a national scale. Distribution data reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band accounts for 28.7% of the community, representing 3,366 individuals, which aligns closely with the surrounding region's rate of 29.9% in that same category. After housing costs are deducted, 86.0% of income remains, yet this places the area at only the 18th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking positions it within the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Merimbula - Tura Beach had 4,863 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 11% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 27.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census data, the residential structures in Merimbula - Tura Beach were composed of 74.7% houses alongside 25.4% other dwellings, which includes semi-detached units, apartments, and other types of living spaces, whereas Regional NSW showed an 82.6% house composition and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Merimbula - Tura Beach exceeded those of Regional NSW, standing at 51.3%, while the remaining residences were either mortgaged at 26.3% or rented at 22.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in this locality fell short of the Regional NSW average of $1,600, and the median weekly rent was documented at $340, in contrast to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Merimbula - Tura Beach were considerably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs were also beneath the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Merimbula - Tura Beach counted 4,863 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 37% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households account for 64.9% of all households, including 19.4% couples with children, 37.3% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. The remaining 35.1% are non-family households, consisting of 32.5% lone person households and 2.5% group households. The median household size stands at 2.1 people, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.2% of adults in Merimbula - Tura Beach hold a university qualification, including 15.6% with a bachelor degree and 4.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,419 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 992 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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In the Merimbula - Tura Beach trail region, educational attainment shows distinct patterns when compared to state-wide figures. Among residents aged 15 and older, 23.2% possess university degrees, which stands below the NSW average of 32.2%. This difference suggests opportunities for further academic growth and skill development within the community. The most common tertiary qualification is the bachelor degree, held by 15.6% of the population. Postgraduate qualifications account for 4.1%, while graduate diplomas are held by 3.5%. Vocational training is also widely represented, with 40.3% of residents aged 15 and older holding trade or technical credentials.
Advanced diplomas make up 11.3% of these vocational qualifications, and certificates represent 29.0%. Currently, 22.1% of the population is engaged in formal schooling. This group includes 8.2% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 2.1% in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Merimbula - Tura Beach reaches 202 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 460 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. 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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Analysis of public transport in Merimbula - Tura Beach indicates that 202 active transport stops are currently operating, all of which are bus stops. These locations are served by 40 distinct routes, which together deliver 456 passenger trips each week. Accessibility to transport is considered excellent, with residents generally positioned 166 meters from the closest stop. Because the area is mainly residential, the majority of residents travel away from the locality for work, and driving is the primary mode of transport at 92%, followed by walking at 6%. The average number of vehicles per dwelling is 1.3, which is lower than the regional average.
Approximately 14.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). The average service frequency across all routes is 65 trips per day, which amounts to about 2 weekly trips per individual stop. A map is provided showing the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.9% of residents in Merimbula - Tura Beach report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Health indicators suggest below-average outcomes in Merimbula - Tura Beach, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover found to be very low at approximately 49% of the total population (~5,735 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 12.6 and 8.4% of residents, respectively, while 59.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 35.0% of residents aged 65 and over (4,105 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Merimbula - Tura Beach is largely Australian-born, at 84.5% of residents, with 4.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.5%) and Australian (29.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Merimbula - Tura Beach ranks below average for cultural diversity, as 84.5% of residents were born in Australia, 91.1% hold citizenship, and 96.0% speak only English at home. Christianity dominates the religious landscape in Merimbula - Tura Beach, accounting for 48.0% of the population. Judaism shows the clearest overrepresentation, making up 0.1% locally, matching the 0.1% figure for Regional NSW. When examining ancestry based on parents’ country of birth, the leading groups in Merimbula - Tura Beach are English at 34.5%, Australian at 29.0%, and Irish at 9.4%. Other ethnic groups also show distinct variations: Dutch residents total 1.6% compared to 1.0% regionally, Scottish residents stand at 8.7% versus 8.0%, and Welsh residents represent 0.6% against a regional rate of 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Merimbula - Tura Beach is 54, older than 96% of areas nationally. 16.8% 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 of residents in Merimbula - Tura Beach stands at 54 years, which is significantly higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and well above the national average of 38. Relative to the Regional NSW baseline, the 65 - 74 age bracket is disproportionately large at 18.1%, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller than expected at 8.2%. This 65 - 74 population share exceeds the national figure of 9.4%. From the 2021 Census to the present, the 75 to 84 age group has risen from 10.9% to 12.4%, and the 35 to 44 group has grown from 8.7% to 10.0%.
At the same time, the 55 to 64 cohort has shrunk from 16.3% to 14.6%, and the 45 to 54 cohort has fallen from 11.9% to 10.7%. By 2041, Merimbula - Tura Beach is anticipated to experience substantial changes in its age distribution. The 85+ age group is forecast to increase by 468 individuals, representing a 90% rise from 523 to 992. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 age range is predicted to decrease by 53 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Merimbula - Tura Beach
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 13 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 — 84 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,513 at the 2021 Census → 11,729 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 (101041025). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.