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This analysis uses ABS Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2) boundaries, which can materially differ from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) even when sharing similar names.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Mudgee is $740k, with units at $525k. House values have moved 4.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Mudgee has an estimated 13,012 residents, up from 12,563 at the 2021 Census — a change of 449 people, or 3.6%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 646 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 198 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 resident count for Mudgee stands at approximately 13,012 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 449 residents (3.6%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 12,563 individuals. This trajectory is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 12,965 combined with 646 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such population numbers result in a density of 197 persons per square kilometer, indicating low-density living conditions and potential for future urban expansion. The 3.6% growth rate observed since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (1.8%) and the broader SA4 region, establishing Mudgee as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 42.4% of total population additions in recent times, though natural increase and interstate migration also registered positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2 region. In cases where this data is unavailable, SA2 level projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age cohort growth rates derived from these sources are extended to project demographic shifts from 2032 to 2041. Future expectations suggest that regional locations outside metropolitan capital cities will experience above-median growth, with this specific area anticipated to gain 2,285 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a overall rise of 17.2% across the 16 years.
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613 new dwellings have been approved in Mudgee over the past five years, an average of 122 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 118 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 72% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 78, 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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Approximately 122 residential development approvals are granted annually in Mudgee, totaling 613 homes over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 72 during the current FY-26 period. Because there has been an average of only 0.6 new inhabitants per constructed dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the supply of housing matches or exceeds local demand, offering buyers more options while accommodating population growth beyond initial forecasts, with new dwellings carrying an average building cost of $380,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $7.1 million during this financial year, highlighting the area's predominantly residential focus.
Mudgee registers 112.0% more new residential approvals per capita than the Rest of NSW, which ensures a diverse selection for prospective purchasers. The new construction pipeline comprises 72.0% detached houses and 28.0% attached designs, preserving the established low-density aesthetic of the area while catering to families desiring larger spaces. The ratio of approximately 81 people per approved dwelling highlights the low-density profile of the housing market. Looking forward, Mudgee is projected to add 2,238 inhabitants by 2041, relative to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction is maintained, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mudgee, worth an estimated $6.94 billion. A further 104 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $38.9 billion. 25 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, residential development and transport & logistics. 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 projects, major works, and strategic planning decisions have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 10 key initiatives likely to influence the local area. Notable projects include the reinstatement of the Kandos to Gulgong Rail Line, Logan Estate, the Short Street Residential Development, and the Mudgee Spring Lifestyle Estate, with the primary developments of significance listed below.
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Central-West Orana REZ Transmission Network
Major transmission infrastructure project involving the design, construction, and operation of new 500kV and 330kV transmission lines to connect the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) to the National Electricity Market. The project comprises 90km of 500kV overhead lines and 150km of 330kV generator connection lines stretching from Elong Elong in the west to Barigan Creek in the east, via an energy hub at Merotherie. Construction commenced in June 2025 following financial close in April 2025, with the first 70-metre transmission tower raised shortly after.The project will unlock at least 4.5GW of new network capacity by 2028, supporting over 5,000 peak construction jobs and attracting up to $25 billion in private investment into the region.
Lincoln Lifestyle Mudgee Spring
Lincoln Lifestyle Mudgee Spring is a land lease over-50s lifestyle community by Lincoln Place comprising 206 homes delivered across multiple stages. Stage 1 is now selling with homes available and community facilities progressively opening. The competition bowls green, pickleball courts and outdoor dining pavilion are operating, while the clubhouse, swimming pool, gym and wellness facilities remain under construction.
Caerleon Estate
Caerleon Estate is Mudgee's first masterplanned community, comprising approximately 1,700 residential lots across multiple stages on a 305-hectare greenfield site. Developed by Davis Stack, the estate features over 40 hectares of open space, tree-lined streets, cycle paths, and planned community amenities including a retail town centre, childcare centre, medical centre, and retirement village. Stages 13 and 14, comprising 419 lots, have had development applications completed by Maker CS. The estate is Mudgee's first NBN-serviced development and supports house-and-land packages as well as land-only lots.
Short Street Residential Development
Residential land subdivision at 68 Short Street, Mudgee delivering approximately 25 residential lots in stages. Civil works and lot releases have commenced, with individual residential lots being actively marketed and sold.
Kandos to Gulgong Rail Line Reinstatement
Strategic assessment and planning for reinstating the 93km non-operational Gwabegar Line between Kandos and Gulgong, passing through Mudgee, Lue and Rylstone. The line was suspended in 2007 and the project aims to reconnect the Lithgow line to the Sandy Hollow-Gulgong line to support regional freight, including coal haulage to Mount Piper Power Station. A positive feasibility result was returned in 2020 and the project is now integrated into the NSW Government's Regional Network East/West Uplift (RNEW) Program, which is developing a 10-year investment strategy for regional rail with a final strategy due in 2026.The corridor's future is contested: Mid-Western Regional Council voted in December 2025 to commission a $50,000 feasibility study into converting the 84km Rylstone-Gulgong section into a recreational rail trail, following a major community consultation. A separate council motion in February 2026 called on NSW Government ministers to restore rail services, reflecting an unresolved tension between freight reinstatement and trail conversion. Rail advocates have warned that a rail trail would permanently sterilise the corridor for future train use.
Logan Estate
Logan Estate is Mudgee's most convenient residential community positioned in the expanding growth centre of Mudgee. Offering affordable house and land packages with scenic views and proximity to Mudgee CBD, schools, and cellar doors. Land lots range from 600-800 square metres with prices starting from $238,000.
Mudgee Hospital Redevelopment
State-of-the-art $70.7 million hospital redevelopment completed in 2020, featuring emergency department, maternity unit, general medical and surgical units, oncology services, renal dialysis, and dental services. Opened ahead of schedule with new CT scanner.
Mudgee Ambulance Station Upgrade
Upgrade and expansion of existing ambulance station to improve emergency response capabilities for Mudgee and surrounding regions. Enhanced facilities for paramedic operations and vehicle maintenance.
6,801 residents of Mudgee are employed, from a labour force of 7,016. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 69.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.5% 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 workforce in Mudgee is highly skilled, featuring strong participation in industrial and manufacturing sectors alongside a low unemployment rate of 3.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,801, keeping the local unemployment rate 1.0% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while the participation rate is high at 69.3% compared to the regional figure of 60.6%. Census data indicates that only 7.8% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure reflects conditions during pandemic lockdowns. The primary sectors employing local residents are mining, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The region exhibits an exceptionally high concentration of mining jobs, with local representation reaching 7.4 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented, employing 12.2% of the workforce compared to 16.9% across the region. Although local employment is available, the comparison between the Census working population and the local resident population indicates a significant portion of residents travel outside the area for employment. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the workforce decreased by 1.2% and total employment fell by 2.2% over the 12-month period, leading to a 1.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe in Regional NSW, employment dropped by 0.9%, the labor force fell by 0.4%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.5 percentage points. Future labor demand in Mudgee can be analyzed using the May-25 national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year national projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. Although the national workforce is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment composition of Mudgee indicates local jobs could grow by 5.5% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, representing a basic weighted calculation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mudgee is $1,742 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $786 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,432 a year against an average of $70,050. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year show that incomes within the Mudgee SA2 sit slightly above the national average, with a median of $53,432 and an average of $70,050. This is higher than the Regional NSW median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would stand at roughly $58,946 for the median and $77,279 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census records, household, family, and individual incomes are moderate, placing between the 46th and 49th percentiles.
Income distribution data indicates that the largest cohort, representing 33.1% of the population (4,306 residents), earns between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the regional distribution where 29.9% fall into this bracket. Once housing costs are met, residents retain 85.1% of their income for other living expenses, placing the area in the 4th decile of the SEIFA index for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mudgee had 4,727 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 1% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $363 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. 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 housing stock in Mudgee at the time of the latest Census consisted of 85.7% detached houses and 14.3% alternative dwelling types like semi-detached properties, units, and other structures, compared to Regional NSW where detached houses accounted for 82.6% and alternative dwellings made up 17.4%. Home ownership rates in Mudgee lagged behind the wider region at 31.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (33.5%) or tenants (34.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 matched the Regional NSW median of $1,733, whereas the median weekly rent was $363, compared to the regional figure of $330.
In comparison to national averages, Mudgee's monthly mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mudgee counted 4,727 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 69.1%, which includes couples with children at 28.6%, couples without children at 27.9%, and single-parent households at 11.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.9%, with single-person households representing 27.6% and shared households making up 3.4%. The median household occupancy is 2.5 persons, which exceeds the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.4% of adults in Mudgee hold a university qualification, including 13.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,110 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 957 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 region experiences educational disparities, with university graduation rates at 18.4%, which is notably lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap highlights both a difficulty and a potential focus area for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher education qualification at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 42.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade qualification, comprising advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 33.2%. Enrollment rates in education are high, with 28.9% of the population currently engaged in study.
This group is distributed across primary education at 11.5%, secondary schools at 7.5%, and tertiary institutions at 2.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mudgee reaches 236 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 410 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. 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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Public transport networks in Mudgee feature 236 active transit stops utilizing a combination of rail and bus infrastructure. These facilities are served by 39 distinct routes, which provide a total of 410 passenger departures each week. Access to transport is ranked as excellent, with residents living an average of 141 meters from their nearest stop. Because Mudgee is primarily a residential community, the majority of working residents travel out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary commute mode at 93%, and walking accounting for 5%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles.
A relatively small proportion of residents (7.8%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures. The average service frequency across all transit routes is 58 departures per day, which translates to approximately 1 weekly departure per stop. The map shows the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the location.
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66.8% of residents in Mudgee report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the frequency of chronic illnesses, Mudgee faces notable health challenges, with common medical issues prevalent among both younger and older cohorts. The rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 region, representing about 54% of the population (~7,013 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. Psychological health conditions and asthma were identified as the most prevalent medical issues locally, affecting 9.0% and 8.7% of the community, respectively, while 66.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age individuals experience chronic illnesses at rates higher than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.6% of the population (2,422 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%, with national rankings for chronic conditions in this demographic exceeding the general public averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mudgee is largely Australian-born, at 91.2% of residents, with 4.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.2%) and English (32.2%). 5.0% 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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Mudgee exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 90.7% of the population, 91.2% of residents born in Australia, and 95.4% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 58.2% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding family heritage based on parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Mudgee are Australian at 32.2%, English at 32.2%, and Irish at 9.4%. Significant differences in representation are visible in other demographics: Australian Aboriginal residents account for 5.0% of the Mudgee population (compared to 4.6% across the region), while Maltese ancestry stands at 0.4% (matching the regional 0.4%) and German ancestry is represented at 3.1% (matching the regional 3.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mudgee is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.5% 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 36 years in Mudgee is much younger than the Regional NSW average of 43 and slightly below the Australian median of 38 years. The 25 to 34 age bracket is highly represented at 13.9% relative to Regional NSW, while the 65 to 74 demographic is less common at 9.2%. Data collected since the 2021 Census reveals the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 12.4% to 14.5% of the total population, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.7% to 9.9%. Long-term population projections to 2041 point to major shifts, led by a 26% increase in the 35 to 44 age group, which is expected to grow by 494 people from 1,884 to 2,379, whereas the 15 to 24 demographic is projected to remain virtually flat with a 2% rise of 26 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mudgee
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 11 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 646 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,563 at the 2021 Census → 13,012 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 (103031072). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.