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The median house price in Mudgee Surrounds - West is $570k. House values have moved 1.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Mudgee Surrounds - West has an estimated 11,611 residents, up from 11,072 at the 2021 Census — a change of 539 people, or 4.9%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 312 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 by AreaSearch, the resident count in Mudgee Surrounds - West stands at roughly 11,611 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 539 people (4.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 11,072 people were counted. Such growth is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 11,482 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 312 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With this population, the locality records a density of 1.4 persons per square kilometer, offering spacious living conditions. Outpacing both the broader SA4 region and the SA3 area (1.9%), Mudgee Surrounds - West's 4.9% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as an area pacesetter.
Overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 36.6% of recent net additions, though natural growth and interstate arrivals likewise delivered positive contributions. Projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, while locations excluded from that release utilize NSW State Government SA2 modeling published in 2022 from a 2021 baseline. Age-bracket expansion patterns drawn from these datasets are further applied across all localities spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts indicate expansion exceeding the regional Australian median, with an anticipated rise of 2,219 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP statistics, translating to an overall growth rate of 18.0% across the 16 years.
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166 new dwellings have been approved in Mudgee Surrounds - West over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% 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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Dwelling approval volumes in Mudgee Surrounds - West have averaged approximately 33 homes annually, accumulating to 166 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. With an inflow of 3.2 new residents per annum for each residence constructed across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to housing stock fall noticeably behind demand, typically generating stronger competition among purchasers and upward pressure on prices. Furthermore, newly constructed residences carry an average value of $542,000—slightly higher than broader regional benchmarks—reflecting a focus on superior build standards. Commercial development approvals reached $39.8 million during this financial year, demonstrating healthy enterprise investment in the community.
In comparison to Rest of NSW, per capita residential approvals in Mudgee Surrounds - West run at roughly two-thirds the state benchmark, placing the district in the 44th percentile across the country; such constrained new supply limits buyer options while reinforcing interest in established properties. This approval rate also sits below the national norm, highlighting the community's mature profile and potential planning constraints. The construction pipeline comprises 88.0% detached houses and 12.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the historic low-density landscape and catering to families prioritizing living space. A metric of 404 people per approved dwelling underscores the tranquil, restrained pace of local development. According to demographic projections based on the newest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Mudgee Surrounds - West is slated to expand by 2,090 residents up to 2041. Should current construction levels persist, new residential supply could trail population expansion, intensifying competition between purchasers and driving firmer price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mudgee Surrounds - West
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 26 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mudgee Surrounds - West, worth an estimated $11.3 billion. A further 93 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $59.5 billion. 30 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning initiatives, major works, and local infrastructure developments exert a significant bearing on regional outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 56 active or planned projects with potential local effects, notable examples being Proposed Subdivision 1 into 6 Lots, Flirtation Hill Lane, Millennium Estate, DA0242/2024 Proposed Caravan Park, 313 Magpie Lane, Galambine, and Improving Water Security for Mudgee and Gulgong, with the key projects itemized below.
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Proposed Subdivision 1 into 6 Lots, Flirtation Hill Lane
Proposed subdivision of 1 lot into 6 residential lots. The development application DA0258/2024 is currently under assessment by the Mid-Western Regional Council.
DA0242/2024 Proposed Caravan Park, 313 Magpie Lane, Galambine
Proposed Mudgee Gardens caravan park and lifestyle resort on a 75.4 hectare site, featuring 147 short-term sites and 240 long-term sites. The development includes amenities buildings, community centres, recreation areas, internal road networks, and infrastructure upgrades.
Millennium Estate
A residential land subdivision project. Development Application DA0333/2022 proposes the subdivision of 1 lot into 41 residential lots. Located in a sought-after area of Gulgong.
Improving Water Security for Mudgee and Gulgong
A $330,000 partnership between the NSW Government and Mid-Western Regional Council aimed at bolstering water security for Mudgee and Gulgong. This project focuses on early planning works, assessing water availability, usage, and the impact of population growth to inform future water infrastructure.
Bellambi Heights Battery Energy Storage System
The Bellambi Heights Battery Energy Storage System by Vena Energy features a 408-MW/816-MWh battery in Beryl, NSW, 85 km east of Dubbo, delivered in two stages in Central West Orana REZ.
Stubbo Solar Farm
400 MWac (520 MWdc) solar farm with 200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) located 10 km north of Gulgong in the Central-West Orana REZ. The project reached full commercial operations in November 2025, powering approximately 185,000 homes and creating up to 400 construction jobs.
Ulan Coal Mine Complex Continued Operations (Modification 6)
Modification 6 (MOD 6) is a proposed extension of underground longwall mining operations at Glencore's Ulan Coal Complex, located about 45 kilometres north-east of Mudgee in central-west NSW. The modification would extend the mine's life by approximately two years, from 2033 to August 2035, allowing the extraction of an additional 18.8 million tonnes of run-of-mine thermal coal (about 16.3 million tonnes of product coal). The works include extending six existing longwall panels (LWW9 to LWW11 and LW10 to LW12), widening one panel by around 30 metres, and supporting surface infrastructure such as a new ventilation shaft, two dewatering bores, and a service borehole infrastructure corridor.Existing extraction limits of up to 20 million tonnes per year remain unchanged. The proposal was approved by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in May 2025 and received federal EPBC Act approval in late August 2025. However, in mid-November 2025 the NSW Land and Environment Court set aside the state approval by consent orders following the Court of Appeal's Denman v MACH Energy ruling, which made local climate impacts a mandatory consideration for greenhouse-gas-emitting projects. Glencore has stated it will amend the application to address the assessment gap and seek re-approval. The project, when operating, supports about 730 employees and contractors and contributed around 846 million dollars to the Australian economy in 2024.
Narragamba Solar Farm
The Narragamba Solar Farm, with a proposed 320-megawatt capacity, aims to be established 20 km North of Gulgong in Central-West Orana REZ, including transmission links. ACEN Australia will oversee its delivery.
5,990 residents of Mudgee Surrounds - West are employed, from a labour force of 6,158. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 65.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.2% 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 market in Mudgee Surrounds - West incorporates an even distribution of blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by prominent industrial and manufacturing activity and an unemployment rate of only 2.7%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,990, while joblessness sat 1.4% below the 4.1% seen in Regional NSW, accompanied by a strong participation rate of 65.7% (compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW). Findings from the Census showed that 16.2% of workers operated from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions may have influenced this proportion. The primary employment sectors for area residents comprise agriculture, forestry & fishing, mining, and health care & social assistance.
Local workforce representation in mining is particularly pronounced, tracking at 5.7 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 10.2% of the local workforce, trailing the 16.9% figure found in Regional NSW. Evaluating Census working population counts against resident worker tallies indicates a relatively constrained volume of jobs situated directly within the district. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM figures shows that across the twelve months to March 2026, a 1.2% reduction in the labour force alongside a 2.1% contraction in total employment resulted in a 0.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment and a 0.4% decline in its labour force, yielding a 0.5 percentage point increase in joblessness. Broader outlook trends can be drawn from Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections published in Mar-26, which assess five- and ten-year employment trajectories mapped to the local industry base. Nationally, overall jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with marked variance by industry. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the industry profile of Mudgee Surrounds - West suggests local job growth of 5.2% over five years and 11.6% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighting calculation and excludes local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mudgee Surrounds - West is $1,414 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $664 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,891 a year against an average of $65,070. 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 postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in the Mudgee Surrounds - West SA2 generated a median income of $50,891 alongside an average income of $65,070. These levels fall below national figures and compare to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $56,143 for median earnings and $71,785 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household categories, Census income levels place between the 21st and 29th percentiles.
In terms of earnings brackets, 28.9% of local earners (3,355 individuals) sit within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the 29.9% share seen across the wider region. While local accommodation costs remain manageable with 87.0% of earnings retained, overall disposable income sits below average in the 34th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mudgee Surrounds - West had 3,975 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 1% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,651 a month. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Mudgee Surrounds - West consisted of 97.5% houses and 2.6% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached residences, and alternative dwelling forms), contrasting with Regional NSW where houses accounted for 82.6% and other dwellings made up 17.4%. Outright home ownership reached 47.5%, considerably higher than the Regional NSW standard, while 37.0% of properties were mortgaged and 15.5% were occupied by renters. For households paying a mortgage, the median monthly repayment stood at $1,651, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW, whereas weekly median rent was $280 compared to $330 regionally.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage commitments fall well beneath the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and median rental charges sit far below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mudgee Surrounds - West counted 3,975 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 26% 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 vast majority of local living arrangements, accounting for 71.8% of households; this includes 32.7% couples without children, 29.5% couples with children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family residences make up the remaining 28.2%, primarily consisting of lone person households (26.0%) alongside group households (2.2%). The average household size stands at 2.5 people, exceeding the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.4% of adults in Mudgee Surrounds - West hold a university qualification, including 11.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 36.8% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 912 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 896 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 present local hurdles, as tertiary degree holders represent 14.4% of the population, well below the 32.2% NSW benchmark—a dynamic highlighting a target area for educational development. Bachelor degrees constitute 11.0% of qualifications, with postgraduate qualifications at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are widely held, with 46.0% of people aged 15+ possessing vocational training, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (36.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 30.8% of the community undertaking educational programs. This cohort features 12.9% attending primary school, 9.3% in secondary schooling, and 1.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mudgee Surrounds - West reaches 666 stops on 56 routes, timetabled for about 460 services a week. The typical home sits about 530 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 services in Mudgee Surrounds - West incorporate 666 active train and bus stops across the district. A network of 56 distinct routes operates across these facilities, delivering 458 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is moderate, with residents residing an average of 532 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the predominantly residential environment, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles account for 93% of journeys, while 6% travel on foot. Household vehicle access stands at an average of 1.9 cars per dwelling, higher than regional figures. Census data from 2021 indicated that 16.2% of employed locals worked remotely, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Combined network activity provides an average of 65 departures per day across the collective routes, resulting in no weekly trips on average for any individual boarding point. The accompanying graphic displays the 100 nearest transit locations relative to the geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.7% of residents in Mudgee Surrounds - West report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments conducted by AreaSearch, evaluating chronic ailment prevalence and mortality statistics, point to notable health challenges across both younger and older cohorts, while private healthcare membership is limited, encompassing roughly 51% of residents (~5,944 people). Among recorded conditions, arthritis affects 9.8% of the population and asthma impacts 8.5%, while 65.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are higher than average among residents of working age. The community includes 2,629 people aged 65 and over, making up 22.6% of the population, with older residents registering above-average health results and stronger national rankings than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mudgee Surrounds - West is largely Australian-born, at 91.9% of residents, with 2.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.5%) and English (32.7%). 4.7% 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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Measures of cultural diversity in Mudgee Surrounds - West sit beneath broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 88.5% of residents, 91.9% born in Australia, and 97.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 63.9% of the local community, in comparison to 55.9% observed across Regional NSW. Parental birthplace figures indicate that the most common ancestries across Mudgee Surrounds - West are Australian (34.5%), English (32.7%), and Irish (8.9%). Variations appear across other heritage backgrounds: Australian Aboriginal identity is recorded at 4.7% (compared to 4.6% across the region), Maltese ancestry represents 0.7% (versus 0.4%), and Scottish heritage accounts for 7.6% (versus 8.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mudgee Surrounds - West is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 20.0% 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 age distribution in Mudgee Surrounds - West closely aligns with Regional NSW across all main cohorts, remaining within 3.2 percentage points of regional proportions in every broad category. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 45, matching the 2021 Census baseline, which sat 2 years higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and above the national median of 38 at that Census. Since the Census, the mature working-age and pre-retirement demographic (45 - 64) has decreased from 29.9% to an estimated 27.0%. Looking toward 2041, older cohorts (65+) will drive most demographic gains, increasing by 633 residents (24%) to a total of 3,263.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mudgee Surrounds - West
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 · Jun 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 26 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 — 312 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,072 at the 2021 Census → 11,611 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 (103031074). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.