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The median house price in Merimbula - Tura Beach is $925k, with units at $615k. House values have moved 2.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Merimbula - Tura Beach has an estimated 11,742 residents, up from 11,513 at the 2021 Census — a change of 229 people, or 2.0%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 80% 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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According to demographic evaluations from AreaSearch, the resident population of Merimbula - Tura Beach stands at approximately 11,742 as of Aug 2026. This figure marks an addition of 229 people (2.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, when 11,513 people were enumerated. This updated estimate draws upon the ABS estimated resident population figure of 11,719 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 90 validated new addresses identified following the Census count. With a population density of 120 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample living space per resident as well as scope for additional expansion.
The locality's 2.0% post-census growth rate trails the wider SA3 area (2.8%) by merely 0.8 percentage points, highlighting sound growth characteristics. Net interstate arrivals formed the principal driver of this expansion, accounting for roughly 57.8% of net population additions in recent times. SA2 geographic projections prepared by ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) have been incorporated by AreaSearch, with NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (issued in 2022 using 2021 as a base year) applied across any territories omitted from that release. Age-bracketed growth trajectories derived from these datasets are applied to every district across the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, local expansion is forecast to outpace median growth levels among Australian regional non-metropolitan districts, adding 1,570 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing an overall increase of 13.2% across the 16 years.
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224 new dwellings have been approved in Merimbula - Tura Beach over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That is 3.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 45 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 53% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Merimbula - Tura Beach have averaged roughly 44 per annum, amounting to 224 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. A balanced supply-demand dynamic has supported steady conditions, evidenced by an average intake of 1.5 new residents per annum for each new residence approved between FY-22 and FY-26, while the average expected construction cost for newly approved dwellings sits at $498,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $12.6 million during this financial year, underscoring ongoing commercial investment. Per capita residential building volumes in Merimbula - Tura Beach track at roughly 75% of the levels observed across Rest of NSW, positioning the locality in the 39th percentile nationally, which limits new purchasing opportunities and bolsters demand for established stock.
Approved dwellings comprise 53.0% detached dwellings alongside 47.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting an increasing supply of medium-density formats that diversify price points between standard standalone family dwellings and more accessible compact configurations. This shift diverges markedly from the existing local stock mix (presently 75.0% houses), signaling constrained land supplies alongside evolving buyer lifestyles and affordability requirements. The ratio of 417 people per residential approval illustrates an overall subdued, low-volume development landscape. The latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicates that Merimbula - Tura Beach will gain an additional 1,547 residents by 2041. Although local construction activity currently matches projected growth requirements, incoming buyers may encounter tighter market competition as local numbers increase.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Merimbula - Tura Beach
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
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 performance is strongly shaped by capital investments, civic infrastructure upgrades, and strategic planning initiatives. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 14 key projects with potential local relevance. Prominent undertakings among these include Templo Merimbula, Club Sapphire Hotel and Conference Centre, Lakewood Lifestyle Village, and Supercheap Auto and BCF Merimbula, with further details on the primary developments outlined below.
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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 51.4%. 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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The local labour pool in Merimbula - Tura Beach is well qualified, showing solid representation across core service industries alongside a low jobless rate of 2.4%. Employed residents totalled 5,134 as of March 2026, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.7% under the Regional NSW mark of 4.1%, whereas labour force engagement is comparatively subdued at 51.4% (against 60.6% throughout Regional NSW). Census findings indicated that 14.3% of workers performed their duties from home, though these figures were subject to pandemic-era lockdown conditions. The largest shares of working residents are engaged across health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade.
The accommodation & food sector exhibits particularly high local specialization, capturing a workforce proportion 1.7 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, mining represents a minor component of the local economy at 0.2% employment, compared to 2.5% regionally. Evaluating the Census working population against resident workforce numbers suggests that employment opportunities within the immediate boundary remain restricted. According to an analysis of SALM and ABS data conducted by AreaSearch, the labour force experienced a decline of 2.2% during the year to March 2026, while employment dropped by 1.7%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point reduction in unemployment. In contrast, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labour force shrink by 0.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.5 percentage points. For additional context on future job demand in Merimbula - Tura Beach, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide useful projections. These forecasts span both five and ten-year intervals and have been aligned with the local employment structure to project growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth varies considerably. When these sector-level estimates are applied to the employment composition of Merimbula - Tura Beach, local employment is expected to rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation uses a basic weighting method for demonstration only and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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 evaluation of ATO postcode-level statistics for financial year 2023, taxpayers within the Merimbula - Tura Beach SA2 recorded a median earnings level of $47,467 and an average of $59,532. These amounts place below the Australian standard, as well as the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $52,366 (median) and $65,676 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household categories in the Census, local earnings sit between the 15th and 24th percentiles across the country.
In terms of income brackets, 28.7% of local earners (3,369 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 tier, closely tracking the 29.9% observed more broadly. Residents retain 86.0% of their income once housing expenses are met, placing the area in the 18th percentile nationally, while the SEIFA index ranks the district 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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Census assessments show that the residential fabric of Merimbula - Tura Beach consists of 74.7% houses and 25.4% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative dwelling types), whereas Regional NSW records 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright ownership is noticeably higher locally than across Regional NSW, standing at 51.3%, with 26.3% of homes under a mortgage and 22.4% occupied by tenants. Typical monthly home loan payments were $1,600, sitting below the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while the median weekly rent stood at $340 compared to $330 regionally.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage servicing costs fall well short of the national figure of $1,863, and weekly rents track below the broader Australian median 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 units account for the majority of living arrangements at 64.9%, consisting of couples without children (37.3%), couples with children (19.4%), and single parent families (7.8%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 35.1%, including lone person households at 32.5% and group households at 2.5%. With an average of 2.1 people, local household sizes are smaller than the Regional NSW benchmark 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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Attainment levels in Merimbula - Tura Beach sit below state-wide standards, as 23.2% of individuals aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared with 32.2% across NSW, pointing to opportunities for broader educational participation and workforce upskilling. Bachelor-level credentials represent the largest share at 15.6%, alongside postgraduate degrees at 4.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Technical qualifications are widely held, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 11.3% holding advanced diplomas and 29.0% with certificates. Formal study engages 22.1% of the local population. This cohort comprises 8.2% attending primary school, 6.9% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.1% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Merimbula - Tura Beach reaches 203 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 470 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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Public transit infrastructure within Merimbula - Tura Beach comprises 203 active bus stops serviced across 40 individual routes, delivering 468 weekly passenger trips in aggregate. Access to services is rated as excellent, with households situated an average of 166 meters from their closest stop. Given the predominantly residential character of the area, outbound travel is standard; private vehicles form the primary transit choice at 92%, while 6% travel on foot. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.3 vehicles, below the wider regional standard. Additionally, 14.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit networks deliver an average volume of 66 trips per day across the combined routes, which corresponds to roughly 2 weekly trips per designated stop. The 100 closest transit locations relative to the geographic centrepoint are displayed in the attached map.
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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General health metrics for Merimbula - Tura Beach indicate below-average outcomes based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic illness prevalence, with typical conditions appearing slightly more common across both younger and older cohorts, while private health insurance uptake is subdued at approximately 49% of all residents (~5,741 people). This sits below the Regional NSW proportion of 51.9% and the national standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widespread medical issues in the district, diagnosed in 12.6 and 8.4% of residents, respectively, whereas 59.9% reported no long-term health concerns compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age cohorts experience higher-than-average rates of long-term medical conditions. Residents aged 65 and over make up 35.8% of the populace (4,203 people), exceeding the Regional NSW share of 23.3%, with national distributions generally aligning with the broader public.
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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Cultural diversity measures across Merimbula - Tura Beach fall below nationwide levels, with 84.5% of residents born in Australia, 91.1% holding citizenship, and 96.0% communicating solely in English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, accounting for 48.0% of the population. The most prominent comparative overrepresentation is found in Judaism, which encompasses 0.1% of the community, matching the 0.1% share recorded across Regional NSW. Regarding parental origins, the primary ancestries cited in Merimbula - Tura Beach are English (34.5%), Australian (29.0%), and Irish (9.4%). Variations also emerge across other heritages, with Dutch background standing higher locally at 1.6% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Scottish background at 8.7% (against 8.0%), and Welsh background at 0.6% (relative to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Merimbula - Tura Beach is 54, older than 96% of areas nationally. 16.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Merimbula - Tura Beach reflects its status as a prominent retirement and sea-change haven. As of August 2026 estimates, older individuals and retirees (65+) constitute 35.8% of the populace compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW, while young people and children (0 - 24) represent 21.6% relative to 29.3% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the local median age at 54 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census reading and 11 years higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 observed in the same Census, while the broader Australian Census median was 38.
Following the Census, the mature working and early retirement segment (45 - 64) decreased from 28.2% to an estimated 25.2%. By 2041, senior and retiree demographics are projected to drive the largest absolute increase, expanding by 708 (17%) to 4,912.
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 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 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 90 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,513 at the 2021 Census → 11,742 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (101041025). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.