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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 Murwillumbah Surrounds is $1.18m. House values have moved 2.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Murwillumbah Surrounds has an estimated 10,850 residents, up from 10,352 at the 2021 Census — a change of 498 people, or 4.8%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Density is about 12 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 by AreaSearch, the resident population of Murwillumbah Surrounds reaches roughly 10,850 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 498 people (4.8%) compared to the 10,352 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment incorporates the ABS estimated resident population count of 10,835 as of June 2025 alongside 65 validated new addresses established following the Census. The resulting population density stands at 11.9 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space across the district. Expanding at 4.8% since the 2021 census, Murwillumbah Surrounds outpaced both the broader SA4 region (3.8%) and the SA3 territory, establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner.
Inward overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 44.1% of recent net additions, while interstate arrivals and natural increase also delivered positive contributions. For individual SA2 boundaries, AreaSearch relies on projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as a base point. Where such datasets are unavailable, SA2 modeling from the NSW State Government released in 2022 (benchmarked to 2021) is substituted. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these sources are subsequently projected across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic changes and the most current annual ERP totals, the district is slated for above-median expansion relative to national non-metropolitan benchmarks, expanding by 1,943 persons to 2041, which equates to an overall gain of 17.8% across the 16 years.
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73 new dwellings have been approved in Murwillumbah Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 1.4 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 building approvals across Murwillumbah Surrounds have averaged approximately 14 dwellings annually, accumulating to 73 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the arrival of roughly 8.5 people per year for every completed dwelling has left incoming demand substantially ahead of newly added stock, a dynamic that typically fuels price appreciation and heightens buyer competition. Concurrently, mean construction values sit at $562,000, outpacing regional standards and signaling a market oriented toward higher-end builds. Additionally, commercial building consents have reached $19.9 million during this financial year, reflecting steady non-residential investment.
When compared against the Rest of NSW, building volumes in Murwillumbah Surrounds are markedly subdued, trailing the per-capita regional benchmark by 57.0%. Such restrained additions typically bolster demand and elevate valuations for existing housing stock. Local building volumes also track below the national standard, highlighting the mature nature of the locality and pointing toward prospective regulatory constraints. Detached houses account for 93.0% of recent approvals while townhouses or apartments constitute 7.0%, preserving a low-density neighborhood fabric tailored to buyers seeking spacious family residences. A ratio of 721 people for each granted dwelling approval underscores the calm, subdued development conditions present in the locality. Projections indicate that Murwillumbah Surrounds will add 1,928 residents through to 2041, based on recent quarterly modeling from AreaSearch. Should current building rates persist, residential development could fall short of demographic expansion, intensifying market competition and providing continued upward support for property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Murwillumbah Surrounds
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Murwillumbah Surrounds, worth an estimated $318 million. A further 102 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $18.6 billion. 25 are already under construction and 41 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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Local economic and social outcomes are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, capital works, and major infrastructure initiatives. Across Murwillumbah Surrounds, AreaSearch has highlighted 24 projects positioned to influence the district, including prominent developments such as Murwillumbah Depot, Quarry Business Park, Animal Pound and Rehoming Centre, and Hundred Hills Estate, with significant schemes itemized in the accompanying record.
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Clarrie Hall Dam Raising
The Clarrie Hall Dam Raising project proposes to raise the existing dam wall by 8.5 metres to increase drinking water storage capacity from 16,000 megalitres to approximately 42,300 megalitres on Doon Doon Creek. Proposed by Tweed Shire Council, the $304 million infrastructure upgrade aims to secure long-term drinking water supply for the Tweed Shire through 2065. Following the completion of the Environmental Impact Statement public exhibition, the proposal awaits final planning determination by the NSW Minister for Planning.
Quarry Business Park
Quarry Business Park is a 6.65-hectare industrial land estate in South Murwillumbah, offering 19 freehold lots ranging from 2,006sqm to 6,799sqm and zoned E4 General Industrial. Located in a historically flood-free growth corridor of the Tweed region near the M1 Motorway, the estate has development approval and construction certificate secured, with civil works underway by contractor SEE Civil. Each lot includes a dedicated pad-mount substation and high-speed NBN access, with completion of civil works expected in late 2025 and title registration targeted for early 2026.The project is being delivered by Inca Property Group as part of its industrial land pipeline across South East Queensland and Northern NSW.
Industry Central Land Swap
A strategic land swap initiative by Tweed Shire Council to relocate businesses from flood-prone areas in South Murwillumbah to flood-free industrial land at Industry Central, enhancing economic resilience against future floods[cite: 1]. Infrastructure works completed in March 2025, with businesses now preparing to build and relocate[cite: 1].
Hundred Hills Estate
A residential estate offering 105 urban lots with panoramic views of Mount Warning and the Border Ranges, located 5 minutes from Murwillumbah town center. Stage 1 with 36 lots completed in 2022, next phase of 35 lots scheduled for 2025, and planning for the final stage to begin in 2026.
Northern Rivers Rail Trail - Tweed Section
A 24 km shared-use rail trail from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek along the former Casino-Murwillumbah railway corridor (Tweed Section). Part of the broader 132-134 km Northern Rivers Rail Trail. Features 18 restored railway bridges, 2 tunnels, accessible paths, and scenic rural views. Opened March 2023, developed by Tweed Shire Council to boost tourism, recreation, and the local economy. High usage has exceeded expectations with significant positive economic impact.
Numinbah Road, North Arm - Slope Stabilisation
Slope stabilisation and pavement repair works on sections of Numinbah Road between Murwillumbah and Chillingham to improve safety and network resilience. Delivered by Tweed Shire Council under the Australian Government Roads to Recovery Program.
Murwillumbah Schools Upgrades
Upgrades to four public schools in Murwillumbah, including refurbished classrooms, specialist spaces, libraries, canteens, and facilities, after cancelling a merger plan and returning separate identities to Murwillumbah High School, Wollumbin High School, Murwillumbah East Public School, and Murwillumbah Public School.
Budd Park Revitalisation
The revitalisation of Budd Park in Murwillumbah has transformed it into an inclusive, flood-resilient riverside park featuring accessible shelters, barbecues, picnic tables, pathways, bike racks, public art, landscaping, and improved drainage following the 2017 and 2022 floods.
5,166 residents of Murwillumbah Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 5,432. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 59.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,205, about 85% 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 pool in Murwillumbah Surrounds is characterized by strong skill levels across a broad spectrum of industries, featuring an unemployment rate of 4.9% and an estimated 3.0% annual lift in employment. As of March 2026, employed residents count 5,166, with local joblessness tracking 0.8% above the 4.1% seen across Regional NSW, while labour force participation closely tracks the regional benchmark of 60.6%. Census figures further indicate that 21.0% of the local workforce operates from home, though this metric was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors supporting local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and agriculture, forestry & fishing.
Concentration is especially pronounced within agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the area's workforce share reaches 1.8 times the broader regional proportion. On the other hand, public administration & safety represents just 4.6% of local employment compared to the regional benchmark of 7.5%. Comparing resident workers to the count of local operational positions recorded at the Census suggests that employment opportunities within the immediate catchment remain relatively constrained. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that employment levels rose by 3.0% and the labour force grew by 4.1% during the year to March 2026, which led to a 1.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend differs from that observed in Regional NSW, where employment shrank by 0.9%, the labour force declined by 0.4%, and unemployment climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Murwillumbah Surrounds. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, although expansion rates vary considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Murwillumbah Surrounds employment mix, local employment is expected to rise by 6.3% over five years and by 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Murwillumbah Surrounds is $1,387 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $634 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,617 a year against an average of $53,977. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the most recent postcode ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Murwillumbah Surrounds SA2 sit below the Australian standard, showing a median of $43,617 and a mean of $53,977. These figures compare against Regional NSW medians and averages of $52,390 and $65,215, respectively. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $48,118 (median) and $59,547 (average) as of March 2026. Across Census measures, personal, family, and household incomes within the district sit between the 16th and 27th percentiles nationally.
Looking at local brackets, 30.6% of residents (3,320 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, closely mirroring the Regional NSW share of 29.9%. Following housing expenditure, households retain 85.7% of their earnings, placing the district at the 30th percentile nationwide, while its overall SEIFA income score falls into the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Murwillumbah Surrounds had 3,520 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,745 a month. Rent absorbs 25.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.0%. 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 most recent Census, separate houses made up 98.5% of residential stock in Murwillumbah Surrounds, while semi-detached dwellings, units, and other property types constituted just 1.5%, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwelling forms throughout Regional NSW. Outright property ownership in the area reached 48.5%, significantly exceeding regional levels, while 35.6% of homes were held under a mortgage and 15.9% were occupied by renters. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,745, slightly above the Regional NSW figure of $1,733, while median weekly rent was recorded at $350 compared to $330 regionally.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage repayments sat below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents remained lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Murwillumbah Surrounds counted 3,520 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of dwellings at 74.4%, comprising 34.0% couples without children, 28.1% couples with children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.6%, consisting of 21.5% single-person households and 4.0% group households. The district records a median household size of 2.6 people, which sits above the Regional NSW norm of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.2% of adults in Murwillumbah Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 16.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.0% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 579 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 981 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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Tertiary attainment rates in Murwillumbah Surrounds sit below the wider state average, with 24.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding university-level credentials compared to 32.2% across NSW, pointing to opportunities for future skills development. Bachelor qualifications comprise the largest category at 16.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational training is strongly represented, with 42.1% of the population aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (30.0%). Participation in study is robust, with 30.9% of the local population actively undertaking structured education. Within this cohort, 11.2% attend primary school, 9.6% are in secondary schooling, and 3.6% are pursuing higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Murwillumbah Surrounds reaches 615 stops on 59 routes, timetabled for about 840 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit coverage across Murwillumbah Surrounds includes 615 active stops focused on bus transport. This infrastructure is served by 59 individual routes delivering 843 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is favorable, with residents situated an average of 161 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the predominantly residential setting, outward commuting is standard: private vehicles account for 93% of journeys, while 4% travel on foot. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding regional averages, while 21.0% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era conditions. Across all transit routes, service frequency reaches 120 trips per day, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
The accompanying mapping displays the 100 nearest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
68.3% of residents in Murwillumbah Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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Murwillumbah Surrounds records favorable health metrics across both older and younger demographics, marked by lower incidence rates for major chronic illnesses and reduced mortality. Conversely, private hospital coverage remains notably limited, taken up by approximately 47% of residents (~5,056 people). This falls short of the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW as well as the nationwide figure of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, reported by 9.4 and 7.9% of the population, respectively, while 68.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Regional NSW benchmark of 63.3%.
Health status across working-age cohorts remains typical, whereas senior residents—who make up 25.0% of the community (2,709 people) compared to 23.3% in Regional NSW—demonstrate exceptionally strong health profiles that outrank broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Murwillumbah Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 85.7% of residents, with 4.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.3%) and Australian (28.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Murwillumbah Surrounds sit below wider averages, with Australian citizens making up 85.5% of the community, 85.7% born in Australia, and 95.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, accounting for 42.2% of local residents. The most noticeable deviation from broader patterns occurs with Judaism, which is practiced by 0.2% of the local population relative to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Looking at parental heritage, the leading reported backgrounds in Murwillumbah Surrounds are English (32.3%), Australian (28.9%), and Irish (10.5%). Additional ancestral distinctions include an elevated representation of Scottish ancestry at 8.7% (compared to 8.0% across the region), French heritage at 0.6% (versus 0.4%), and Welsh ancestry at 0.6% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Murwillumbah Surrounds is 48, older than 86% of areas nationally. 18.8% 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 of Murwillumbah Surrounds generally aligns with Regional NSW benchmarks, showing a maximum category variance of 5.5 percentage points. As of August 2026, AreaSearch assesses the median age at 48, matching the 2021 Census level while sitting 5 years older than the Regional NSW median of 43 and above the national Census benchmark of 38. The 45 - 64 age bracket has decreased from 32.9% at the Census to an estimated 29.3%. Over the period to 2041, seniors aged 65+ are projected to drive the majority of growth by adding 623 residents (23%) to reach 3,332, while adults aged 25 - 44 are slated to expand at the fastest relative rate, climbing 25% to reach 2,529 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Murwillumbah Surrounds
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | 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 | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 4 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 — 65 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,352 at the 2021 Census → 10,850 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 (112031252). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.