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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 Mullumbimby is $1.27m, with units at $795k. House values have moved -2.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Mullumbimby has an estimated 9,699 residents, up from 8,896 at the 2021 Census — a change of 803 people, or 9.0%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. 227 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 48.4% of that increase. Density is about 36 people per 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 research from AreaSearch, the resident count of Mullumbimby stands at approximately 9,699 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 8,896 people, this represents an addition of 803 people (9.0%). This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 9,662 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 227 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With a density of 36 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space for its inhabitants. Expanding by 9.0% since the 2021 census, Mullumbimby outpaced both the SA4 region (3.8%) and the Rest of NSW, establishing itself as a standout performer for regional expansion.
Inward interstate migration served as the primary contributor to local growth, generating roughly 48.4% of total population increases over recent periods, though overseas migration and natural growth also delivered positive contributions. SA2 projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as their baseline year, are incorporated across AreaSearch modelling. Where SA2 localities lack coverage in this release, NSW State Government projections issued in 2022 with a 2021 base year are applied. Furthermore, age-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are projected across all districts from 2032 to 2041. In line with broader demographic patterns, regional growth running above the national median is anticipated, with the area forecasted to expand by 1,743 persons to 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, denoting an overall rise of 17.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
259 new dwellings have been approved in Mullumbimby over the past five years, an average of 51 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 51 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% 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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Over the past 5 financial years, residential building approvals in Mullumbimby have averaged approximately 51 new dwelling approvals annually, amounting to 259 homes. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the area saw an influx of 3.4 people per year for every home constructed across the past 5 financial years, causing demand to run well ahead of supply and placing upward pressure on property values alongside heightened buyer competition, with new residential projects carrying an average construction value of $434,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $12.0 million this financial year, reflecting a moderate level of non-residential construction activity.
Per capita residential building rates in Mullumbimby mirror those across Rest of NSW, reinforcing market balance in accordance with broader regional benchmarks. Current building approvals comprise 76.0% detached houses and 24.0% townhouses or apartments, upholding a low-density urban form centered on standalone homes that cater to buyers seeking space. This breakdown marks a notable shift from the established housing stock (currently 93.0% houses), driven by declining development site availability, evolving lifestyle preferences, and housing affordability pressures. Generating around 180 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical features of an expanding market. Long-term demographic forecasts indicate Mullumbimby will gain 1,706 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Although current residential construction is keeping pace with demographic projections, prospective purchasers could encounter increased competition as the local population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mullumbimby
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mullumbimby, worth an estimated $87 million. A further 121 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.2 billion. 31 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 infrastructure developments and urban planning initiatives play a crucial role in shaping local growth and economic performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 14 projects expected to influence the community. Significant developments include the Mullumbimby Hospital Redevelopment, Mullumbimby Rail Corridor Housing, Mullumbimby Road Upgrade, and Gulgan Village, with prominent projects summarized in the schedule below.
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Mullumbimby Hospital Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the remediated former hospital site into a diverse precinct featuring affordable housing, social housing, and community facilities. The project focuses on utilizing flood-free land to address local housing shortages through a mix of dwelling types and building heights up to 11.5 meters. Current efforts involve finalizing a site-specific Development Control Plan (DCP) and Masterplan funded by the Housing Support Program.
Mullumbimby Road Upgrade
Three-stage $5.3 million upgrade of Mullumbimby Road including road reconstruction, shoulder widening, intersection safety improvements, drainage upgrades, culvert works, new pavement, signage, guardrails and line marking. Stages 1 and 2 were completed during 2025, with the final stage commencing in February 2026 between Kings Creek Bridge and James Street. Final sealing and line marking are being programmed.
Mullumbimby Rail Corridor Affordable Housing Project
Proposed affordable housing development on government-owned former rail corridor land near Mullumbimby Station. The project is a partnership between Transport Asset Holding Entity (TAHE) and Byron Shire Council. Planning remains at the concept and community engagement stage while site constraints including flooding, future rail corridor use and environmental considerations continue to be assessed.
Station Street Affordable Housing
A collaborative mixed-use affordable housing development by Landcom and Byron Shire Council, proposing a two-storey building with around 32 affordable rental homes for workers on low to moderate incomes, a ground floor boarding house, and retail space.
Mullumbimby Affordable Housing / Mixed-Use (57 Station Street)
Joint Landcom and Byron Shire Council development of the Mullumbimby entrance carpark into an affordable rental, mixed-use project delivered with the NSW Reconstruction Authority. An amended DA (10.2025.212.1) for a two-storey building with 28 one- and two-bedroom units, a ground-floor boarding house, retail tenancies and 19 resident car spaces is on public exhibition from 22 June 2026 to 16 August 2026, following changes to setbacks, flood/drainage design and building materials made in response to the 2025 exhibition.The overall program remains framed as around 32 affordable rental homes for workers on low to moderate incomes, to be managed by a community housing provider in perpetuity. Subject to approval and financing, construction is expected to start late 2027 and run about 18 months, with residents moving in from 2029.
Change of Use - Liquor Shop, 78-82 Burringbar Street
Development Application 10.2025.205.1 to change part of existing retail premises to a retail liquor shop with associated works at 78-82 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby. Council approved the DA on 31 July 2025 with an estimated cost of AUD 170,500.
Gulgan Village
A proposed medium-density eco-village masterplanned development spread across a 73-hectare site. The project aims to provide diverse housing options for up to 1,400 residents across around 450 dwellings, including affordable units, co-housing, apartments, and townhouses, integrated with light industrial spaces, community facilities, retail, and open green space.
Subdivision of Byron Shire Council HQ / rail-adjacent lots
Byron Shire Council has lodged DA 10.2025.180.1 to subdivide two lots from the southern end of its Mullumbimby headquarters/car park land along the rail corridor. One proposed lot is intended for the Mullumbimby Community Pre-school, and the other would formalise access for NSW Transport Asset Holdings Entity (TAHE) to adjoining rail land.
4,455 residents of Mullumbimby are employed, from a labour force of 4,803. Unemployment sits at 7.2%, with participation at 59.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% 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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Mullumbimby is supported by an educated labour pool with strong participation in essential services, registering an unemployment rate of 7.2% and annual employment growth of 2.5%. As of March 2026, 4,455 residents are actively employed, though the local jobless rate sits 3.1% above the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, indicating potential for improvement, while the participation rate aligns closely with the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census data also revealed that 30.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown measures. Major employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
The community demonstrates pronounced strength in professional & technical fields, where the local workforce share reaches 1.7 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, public administration & safety accounts for just 3.5% of local employment against 7.5% regionally. Despite local employment opportunities, Census comparisons between the resident workforce and locally based jobs suggest a significant proportion of workers travel to other areas for employment. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the year to March 2026, local employment grew by 2.5% while the labour force expanded by 3.9%, leading to an increase of 1.3 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Conversely, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term labour outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future hiring demand across Mullumbimby. When these five and ten-year national industry forecasts—which project overall job gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—are weighted against the area's sectoral distribution, Mullumbimby is estimated to see employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this extrapolation uses simple weighting for illustrative purposes without adjusting for local population projections).
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Median household income in Mullumbimby is $1,364 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $654 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $37,837 a year against an average of $62,160. The average runs 64% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 shows taxpayers in the Mullumbimby SA2 earning a median income of $37,837 and an average income of $62,160, trailing nationwide figures as well as Regional NSW averages 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 as of March 2026 reach approximately $41,742 for the median and $68,575 for the average. In the 2021 Census, Mullumbimby personal, family, and household earnings all placed between the 20th and 25th percentiles nationally.
The dominant weekly individual earnings bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 28.3% of residents (2,744 people), consistent with the broader region where 29.9% fall into this category. Local housing affordability is highly constrained, leaving only 81.2% of income remaining and ranking at the 22nd percentile, while the SEIFA income index places the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mullumbimby had 3,076 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 3% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 33.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the residential landscape in Mullumbimby was made up of 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other residential types), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Fully owned properties accounted for 43.0% of local homes, exceeding the Regional NSW proportion, while mortgaged properties stood at 28.9% and rental properties represented 28.1%. Median housing costs were elevated, with monthly mortgage commitments at $1,950 and weekly rents at $450, tracking well above Regional NSW benchmarks of $1,733 and $330.
On a national scale, local housing expenses also surpass Australian averages of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mullumbimby counted 3,076 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,354 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of living arrangements in the area at 65.1% of all households, consisting of 25.5% couples without children, 25.3% couples with children, and 13.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the other 34.9%, comprising single-person households at 27.5% and group households at 7.3%. The typical household size sits at 2.5 people, slightly higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.5% of adults in Mullumbimby hold a university qualification, including 24.4% with a bachelor degree and 7.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 22.1% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 1,805 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,036 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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Academic qualifications in Mullumbimby substantially exceed broader standards, with 35.5% of residents aged 15+ holding higher education degrees, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 24.3% across the SA4 region. This high level of educational attainment positions the local workforce well for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 24.4% of the population, postgraduate qualifications by 7.9%, and graduate diplomas by 3.2%. Technical training is also widespread, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.5%) and certificates (22.1%). Participation in study is elevated throughout the locality, with 32.6% of the population actively enrolled in education.
Among those studying, 11.7% attend primary school, 9.5% are in secondary education, and 4.0% are engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mullumbimby reaches 256 stops on 61 routes, timetabled for about 660 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Mullumbimby is serviced by an active network of 256 public transport stops consisting of bus connections. These locations are connected via 61 routes that deliver a combined 658 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is favorable, with residents generally residing within 200 meters of their closest stop. Given the area's predominantly residential character, most working residents travel outward, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of journeys to work, while 5% walk and 3% travel by bicycle. Households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles. A significant 30.4% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which coincided with COVID-19 restrictions.
Across all transit routes, scheduling averages 94 trips per day, translating to roughly 2 weekly trips per transit stop. The accompanying geographical layout displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.1% of residents in Mullumbimby report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 metrics across Mullumbimby trend positively based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, showing minimal prevalence of common conditions among both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance uptake is comparatively low, covering roughly 50% of the population (~4,888 people), against the national rate of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded locally are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 7.7 and 7.0% of residents, respectively, whereas 73.1% of individuals reported no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Regional NSW average of 63.3%. Working-age inhabitants exhibit excellent general health with low chronic illness rates.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 20.8% of the community (2,021 people), below the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%, and seniors in the area achieve exceptional health outcomes that rank even higher nationally than the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mullumbimby is largely Australian-born, at 76.8% of residents, with 9.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.1%) and Australian (22.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Mullumbimby is above average, with 23.2% of residents born abroad and 9.8% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most commonly practiced religion, accounting for 24.1% of residents. A distinct demographic characteristic is the proportion of residents identifying with Judaism, which reaches 2.1% locally compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parental country of birth, the primary groups in Mullumbimby are English at 30.1%, Australian at 22.8% (tracking below the regional level of 30.0%), and Irish at 11.2%. Other distinct community representations include German ancestry at 5.3% (versus 3.1% regionally), French at 1.3% (versus 0.4%), and Russian at 0.6% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mullumbimby is 45, older than 81% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 20.2% 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 profile of Mullumbimby is oriented toward post-family life stages. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 28.0% of the community falls into the mature adult and young retiree bracket (45 - 64), compared to 23.8% across Regional NSW, while youth and younger adults (0 - 24) make up 26.0% against 29.3% regionally. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 45, decreasing from 46 at the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at the same Census, while the Australian Census median stood at 38.
Since the Census, the cohort aged 45 - 64 has declined from 31.0% to 28.0%. By 2041, individuals aged 25 - 44 are projected to experience the largest numerical increase, rising by 668 (27%) to reach 3,110.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mullumbimby
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 8 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 — 227 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,896 at the 2021 Census → 9,699 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 (112011243). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.