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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Mudgee Surrounds - East is $515k. House values have moved 7.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Mudgee Surrounds - East has an estimated 3,392 residents. 135 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the population residing in Mudgee Surrounds - East stands at approximately 3,392 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 3,398 people, this represents a minor contraction of 6 people (0.2%). This figure is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 3,369 alongside 135 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With a low population density of 1.2 persons per square kilometer, residents enjoy substantial physical space. This 0.2% post-census reduction in Mudgee Surrounds - East contrasts sharply with the broader SA3 area, which recorded 1.9% growth over the same timeframe.
Inward movement from other states served as the primary growth catalyst, generating around 72.9% of total recent population gains. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to a 2022 baseline) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, while NSW State Government projections from 2022 (using a 2021 base year) are referenced for any unlisted SA2 districts. For the years 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific age expansion rates from these datasets are applied across all territories. Looking forward, demographic growth is slated to sit marginally beneath the national non-metropolitan median, with AreaSearch projecting an increase of 277 persons by 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall expansion of 7.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
33 new dwellings have been approved in Mudgee Surrounds - East over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 planning permissions in Mudgee Surrounds - East have averaged approximately 6 dwellings annually, culminating in 33 homes approved throughout the 5 financial years from FY-22 to FY-26. Against a backdrop of recent population shrinkage, this rate of building approval has remained comparatively balanced—providing favorable conditions for purchasers—with approved dwellings recording an average value of $483,000. In addition, $1.1 million of commercial development approvals were logged in the current financial year, underlining the largely domestic setting of the precinct. Construction intensity across Mudgee Surrounds - East is substantially subdued relative to Rest of NSW, tracking 60.0% below regional average per person.
A constrained pipeline of new stock often bolsters pricing power and interest across existing homes. This volume also trails the broader Australian average, illustrating the established nature of the locality and potential town planning constraints. Furthermore, all recent building activity has centered exclusively on freestanding houses, reinforcing a low-density, family-oriented neighborhood fabric favored by lifestyle seekers. An estimated ratio of 550 people per approved dwelling underscores the peaceful, low-scale development environment. Demographic forecasts indicate that Mudgee Surrounds - East will welcome 254 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at current levels, the addition of new dwellings may fail to match population intake, potentially heightening competition among homebuyers and placing upward pressure on home values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mudgee Surrounds - East
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Mudgee Surrounds - East, worth an estimated $246 million. A further 104 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.1 billion. 17 are already under construction and 30 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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Major planning frameworks, capital works, and local infrastructure projects play a pivotal role in shaping district growth. AreaSearch has outlined 11 total developments anticipated to influence the locality. Prominent initiatives include the Bowdens Silver Project, Crudine Ridge Wind Farm, Bylong Coal Mine Project, and the Kandos to Gulgong Rail Line Reinstatement, with key undertakings highlighted below.
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Bowdens Silver Project
Australia's largest undeveloped silver deposit comprising an open-cut mine and processing plant. It will produce an average of 3.4 million ounces of silver annually over a 16-year life, along with zinc and lead by-products. The project is currently undergoing development application redetermination.
Crudine Ridge Wind Farm
Crudine Ridge Wind Farm is a 134MW wind farm consisting of 37 GE wind turbines, producing enough electricity to power more than 75,000 homes and prevent 266,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The project became fully operational in 2022 and supplies clean energy to corporate partners including Nestle Australia and Sydney Airport.
Bylong Coal Mine Project
A major proposed open-cut and underground thermal coal mine designed to extract 6.5 million tonnes per annum over 25 years, with an estimated capital investment of $2.0 billion AUD. Following refusal by the NSW Independent Planning Commission in 2019 and the ultimate dismissal of legal appeals by the High Court in February 2022, the development application stands refused and cancelled. Despite this, exploration licenses have seen intermittent renewals, while community advocates continue to push for the permanent protection of the Bylong Valley agricultural land.
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.
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.
Social Housing Development - Mulgoa Way/Winbourne Street
Affordable social housing development providing modern residential units to support local community housing needs. Part of NSW Government social housing expansion program in regional areas.
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.
1,368 residents of Mudgee Surrounds - East are employed, from a labour force of 1,462. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 51.1%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 3,114, about 92% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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 market across Mudgee Surrounds - East exhibits an even distribution between blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by notable industrial and manufacturing activity, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,368, whereas joblessness sits 2.3% above the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW, and workforce engagement is notably lower (51.1% versus 60.6% in Regional NSW). Census records indicated that 19.9% of workers conducted their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors supporting local employment include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
There is marked industrial concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where local representation is 3.0 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 12.3% of the Mudgee Surrounds - East working population, underperforming the 16.9% benchmark across Regional NSW. Comparing the Census working population against resident totals suggests a relatively restrained volume of jobs located within the immediate area. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM statistics shows that in the twelve months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 1.2% while total employed persons dropped by 4.1%, resulting in a 2.8 percentage points increase in joblessness. Over the identical timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labour pool shrink by 0.4%, and unemployment climb by 0.5 percentage points. Broad national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future hiring trajectories for Mudgee Surrounds - East. These five-year and ten-year industry forecasts were applied to the area's current workforce structure to assess upcoming expansion. Nationally, job numbers are modeled to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though outcomes vary across sectors. Applying these national sector benchmarks to the industry profile of Mudgee Surrounds - East yields estimated local employment gains of 5.5% over five years and 12.1% over ten years (note that this weighting model serves an illustrative purpose and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mudgee Surrounds - East is $890 a week (about $46,000 a year), with median personal income at $494 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,327 a year against an average of $55,073. 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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ATO taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that the Mudgee Surrounds - East SA2 recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $43,327 and an average of $55,073. These amounts trail national benchmarks as well as Regional NSW, where median income reached $52,390 and average earnings stood at $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $47,798 (median) and $60,757 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household earnings, the 2021 Census places the locality within the 1st to 3rd percentiles across the country.
The most common weekly earnings band is $400 - 799, capturing 33.6% of residents (1,139 people), which contrasts with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is dominant at 29.9%. A heavy concentration of lower-earning individuals (46.6% under $800/week) highlights budget limitations for local households. Even though residential outlays are manageable—leaving 87.9% of income retained—overall net disposable income occupies just the 4th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mudgee Surrounds - East had 1,459 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 55% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $230 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 25.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. 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 data from the most recent Census, the housing inventory in Mudgee Surrounds - East consisted of 96.4% separate houses and 3.6% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative housing forms), whereas Regional NSW registered 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership was significantly more prevalent locally than across Regional NSW, standing at 55.1%, while 22.3% of homes carried a mortgage and 22.6% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage outlays were $1,083, substantially below the Regional NSW figure of $1,733, while median weekly rent was $230 compared to $330 regionally.
Against nationwide figures, mortgage costs in Mudgee Surrounds - East are vastly lower than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with weekly rental rates sitting well beneath the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mudgee Surrounds - East counted 1,459 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 59.2% of total households, consisting of couples without children (30.8%), couples with children (16.9%), and single parent families (10.7%). The remaining 40.8% comprises non-family domestic setups, where lone person households represent 38.5% and group households make up 2.5%. The typical household size sits at 2.1 people, tracking below the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.1% of adults in Mudgee Surrounds - East hold a university qualification, including 9.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 89% of areas nationally. A further 32.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 396 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 929 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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Educational attainment levels in the district highlight ongoing challenges, as only 13.1% of residents hold university credentials compared to 32.2% across NSW, identifying a key area for educational development. Among higher degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 9.0%, postgraduate qualifications account for 3.1%, and graduate diplomas comprise 1.0%. Technical and vocational training is widely represented, with 42.4% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational awards, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (32.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 26.6% of the population attending an educational institution. This proportion encompasses 10.9% enrolled in primary education, 7.4% attending secondary education, and 1.8% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mudgee Surrounds - East reaches 151 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 160 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 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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An evaluation of local public transit networks identifies 151 operational boarding points across Mudgee Surrounds - East, spanning both train and bus options. These points are connected by 25 distinct routes that generate 160 weekly passenger trips in total. Accessibility is strong, with typical walking distances of 145 meters to the nearest transit point. Due to the area's predominantly residential makeup, outbound travel is common, with private cars accounting for 90% of journeys and 7% of trips completed by walking. Household motor vehicle availability averages 1.5 per dwelling. At the 2021 Census, 19.9% of workers operated from home, a figure potentially affected by COVID-19 settings.
Network operations generate an average of 22 daily trips across the combined route schedule, representing roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop. The mapped display presents the 100 closest transit stops relative to the area's geographic center.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
56.2% of residents in Mudgee Surrounds - East report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% 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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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable health difficulties in Mudgee Surrounds - East, reflected in mortality patterns and the presence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older age brackets. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is subdued, covering roughly 47% of the total population (~1,607 people). This compares to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW and an Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions rank as the most widespread diagnosed ailments locally, affecting 14.2 and 8.4% of the community respectively, whereas 56.2% of residents reported having no medical conditions, below the Regional NSW level of 63.3%.
Working-age individuals experience elevated rates of ongoing health disorders. Residents aged 65 and over make up 33.0% of the local population (1,118 people), outstripping the 23.3% share in Regional NSW. Health measures among older age cohorts reflect noticeable challenges, recording higher national incidence rankings than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mudgee Surrounds - East is largely Australian-born, at 89.6% of residents, with 3.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.3%) and English (32.5%). 4.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures for Mudgee Surrounds - East sit below broader benchmarks, with Australian citizenship recorded at 87.8%, Australian-born residents making up 89.6%, and 96.8% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, practiced by 63.2% of the local population in Mudgee Surrounds - East, compared to 55.9% observed across Regional NSW. Evaluating parental country of birth, the primary ancestries across Mudgee Surrounds - East are Australian (33.3%), English (32.5%), and Irish (8.1%). Other specific cultural backgrounds show notable differences in local concentration: Maltese representation reaches 1.1% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry accounts for 4.8% (versus 4.6%), and Welsh background stands at 0.6% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mudgee Surrounds - East is 53, older than 95% of areas nationally. 16.1% 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 Mudgee Surrounds - East is among the most mature within the region. Based on data updated to August 2026, 33.0% of the local population belongs to senior and retiree demographics (65+), surpassing the Regional NSW share of 23.3%, while individuals aged 25 - 44 represent 13.9% locally versus 23.5% across the region. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 53, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 10 years above the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census, while the Australian median at that Census was 38.
Since the Census, the cohort aged 45 - 64 has declined from 30.5% to an estimated 28.2%. Projections to 2041 indicate that older residents will see the largest expansion, growing by 207 residents (19%) to reach 1,325, while youth and young adult demographics are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mudgee Surrounds - East
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 | May 2026 4 months ago all 1 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 May 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 — 135 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,398 at the 2021 Census → 3,392 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 (103031073). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.