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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 Muswellbrook is $610k, with units at $420k. House values have moved 10.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Muswellbrook has an estimated 12,605 residents, up from 12,272 at the 2021 Census — a change of 333 people, or 2.7%. 286 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 48 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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Muswellbrook has a population of approximately 12,605 as of May 2026, according to calculations by AreaSearch. This represents a 2.7% rise, or an additional 333 individuals, from the 12,272 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The estimate is derived from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 12,595, combined with 286 validated new addresses identified since the Census. This population size results in a density of 48 persons per square kilometer, which indicates low density and significant space per resident. With its 2.7% expansion rate since 2021, Muswellbrook outpaced the wider SA3 region's 2.4% rate, positioning it as a local growth leader.
Natural increase was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 58.5% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point, are adopted for each SA2. For locations lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base are utilized. Age bracket growth trends from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts suggest growth aligned with the lowest national quartile for regional locations, with the population expected to rise by 523 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, which translates to a total increase of 4.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
154 new dwellings have been approved in Muswellbrook over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 52, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 30 residential properties receive planning approval in Muswellbrook each year, with 154 approvals recorded across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 48 documented during FY-26 so far. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the ratio of population growth to new housing was only 0.9 people per constructed dwelling, demonstrating that construction is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand, providing buyers with options and creating headroom for growth beyond current estimates, with new dwellings showing an average construction value of $384,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $22.2 million this financial year, showing ongoing business investment.
Muswellbrook displays 13.0% less per-capita building activity than the Rest of NSW and ranks in the 44th percentile of all evaluated areas nationwide, which restricts choice for buyers and supports demand for existing housing. This level is also below the national average, indicating a mature market and potential development limits. New housing construction is concentrated in detached houses at 96.0% compared to 4.0% for attached dwellings, which preserves the traditional low-density profile dominated by spacious family properties. The presence of 396 residents for every single building approval underscores the quiet and low-key nature of the local construction sector. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures, Muswellbrook is projected to add 513 residents by 2041. At current rates of building activity, residential supply is expected to satisfy demand, resulting in favorable purchasing conditions and potentially allowing population gains to exceed current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Muswellbrook, worth an estimated $4.79 billion. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $29.2 billion. 44 are already under construction and 47 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in infrastructure, primary projects, and planning policies. A total of 19 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the area. Principal developments include Eastbrook Links Estate, Muswellbrook Solar Farm, Muswellbrook Clean Industries Precinct (MCIP), and the Muswellbrook Marketplace Redevelopment, with the details of the most significant projects provided below.
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Muswellbrook Marketplace Redevelopment
A multi-stage transformation of the primary shopping hub following Muswellbrook Shire Council's 34.25 million dollar acquisition. The project focuses on revitalizing the town centre by improving pedestrian flows, creating active street frontages, and enhancing accessibility. Works include the reconstruction of the Marketplace Laneway to connect with Bridge Street and internal renovations to modernize retail spaces.
Muswellbrook Clean Industries Precinct (MCIP)
A transformative clean energy hub on the rehabilitated Muswellbrook Coal Mine site. The precinct integrates the 135MW Muswellbrook Solar Farm and Battery (BESS), the 500MW Muswellbrook Pumped Hydro project, and facilities for green hydrogen and advanced manufacturing. It serves as a key post-mining transition project within the Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone, aiming to power approximately 79,000 homes and create over 850 construction jobs.
Muswellbrook Solar Farm
135MW solar farm and 135MW/270MWh battery energy storage facility (BESS) on the former Muswellbrook Coal Mine site. Approved by the NSW IPC in May 2025 and the Federal Government in August 2025. It will generate enough power for up to 79,000 homes. The expected construction completion date is early 2028.
Muswellbrook Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 3
Stage 3 of the NSW Government's $45 million Muswellbrook Hospital Redevelopment is under construction. The project includes a new operating theatre suite, central sterilising department and relocated community health facilities. The operating theatres opened in early 2026, the new community health space was completed in July 2026 and is preparing to open, while the new sterilising department remains under construction with overall completion expected in 2027.
Northview Estate
Premium residential community in the heart of the Upper Hunter featuring multiple stages with Stage 5B currently releasing 27 lots ranging from 750sqm to 1,463sqm. Previous stages 4A, 4B and 5A are sold out. Fully serviced lots with town water, sewer, underground power and NBN. Offers panoramic views to Bells Mountain and Hunter River flats.
New England Highway - Muswellbrook Bypass
A 9.1km bypass of Muswellbrook routing the New England Highway to the east of the township to improve freight efficiency, reduce travel times and improve road safety. The bypass will divert up to 20,000 daily vehicles (13% heavy vehicles) away from the town centre via a free-flow 100km/h alternative alignment. Key structures include four bridges over Muscle Creek Road, Muscle Creek, Coal Road, and Sandy Creek Road. Jointly funded by the Australian Government ($304.8M) and NSW Government, with total investment of approximately $452M.Utility relocation design work was contracted in July 2025, with relocation works expected from October 2025. An Expression of Interest for major construction was released in late 2025, with the main construction tender anticipated in late 2026 and major works commencing in 2027.
Muswellbrook Thermal Storage Facility
Installation and operation of a 4.99 MW concentrated solar thermal (CST) demonstration facility utilizing CSIRO's innovative particle-based technology. The project features approximately 7,600 heliostats and a 110-meter solar tower with 16-hour thermal storage capacity. It stores solar heat in ceramic particles to generate dispatchable electricity for the national grid, showcasing a zero-emissions alternative to traditional power cycles. The facility is a key component of the transitioning Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone.
Eastbrook Links Estate
A master-planned residential community spanning 230 hectares at the eastern gateway of Muswellbrook. The development comprises approximately 1,100 to 1,500 lots across 32 stages, featuring open space, walking trails, and cycle paths. It includes substantial infrastructure such as new road intersections with the New England Highway and a childcare center. Ongoing stages include construction and land registration through late 2024 and into 2026.
5,583 residents of Muswellbrook are employed, from a labour force of 5,987. Unemployment sits at 6.7%, with participation at 60.5%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 14,030, about 111% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce displays a balanced mix of professional and industrial roles, with strong representation in manufacturing and production, an unemployment rate of 6.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.3% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,583, while the unemployment rate was 2.6% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, and the participation rate matched the Regional NSW level of 60.6%. Census records indicate that just 9.1% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely affected by pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are mining, healthcare and social assistance, and retail.
Mining is a highly specialized sector locally, showing an employment concentration 9.2 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, healthcare and social assistance is underrepresented, employing 10.4% of the local workforce compared to 16.9% across Regional NSW. A ratio of 0.7 workers per resident at the time of the Census indicates a higher than average concentration of local jobs. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 3.3% and the labor force expanded by 1.4%, which reduced the unemployment rate by 1.7 percentage points. Meanwhile, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9% and its labor force contract by 0.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context for future demand trends in Muswellbrook. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Across the nation, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary. Applying these national industry trends to the local job mix indicates that employment in Muswellbrook could grow by 5.2% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Muswellbrook is $1,603 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $759 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,014 a year against an average of $73,960. 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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Taxpayer statistics at the postcode level from the ATO, compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, show Muswellbrook SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $59,014 and an average of $73,960. These figures sit above the national average, contrasting with Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at approximately $65,104 for the median and $81,593 for the average as of March 2026. In the Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Muswellbrook rank moderately, placing between the 40th and 41st percentiles.
Income distribution data indicates 32.6% of the population, or 4,109 people, earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which aligns with the broader regional average of 29.9% in the same category. After housing costs are met, 85.1% of income is available for other consumption.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Muswellbrook had 4,545 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 1% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. 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 latest Census, the housing mix in Muswellbrook consisted of 87.6% detached houses and 12.5% other dwelling types such as apartments, semi-detached homes, or alternative structures, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership in the area was lower than the Regional NSW rate, standing at 27.2%, with the remaining properties held under mortgages (33.9%) or rented (39.0%). The median mortgage payment of $1,517 per month was below the Regional NSW average, while the median weekly rent of $310 also sat below the Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
On a national level, Muswellbrook's mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Muswellbrook counted 4,545 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 67.5% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 27.7%, couples without children at 24.7%, and single parents at 14.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.5% of homes, consisting of single-person households at 29.6% and group households at 3.0%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.0% of adults in Muswellbrook hold a university qualification, including 8.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 36.5% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,090 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 916 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 show some challenges, with the university qualification rate of 11.0% sitting well below the NSW average of 32.2%. This situation presents opportunities for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees represent 8.0% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.0% and certificate level qualifications at 36.5%. Enrollment rates in education are high, with 32.6% of local residents participating in study programs. This includes 13.2% attending primary schools, 9.0% in secondary schools, and 2.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Muswellbrook reaches 377 stops on 46 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 options in Muswellbrook include 377 active stops covering bus and rail networks. These stops are served by 46 routes that run a combined 1,454 weekly services. Transport access is rated highly, with residents living an average of 116 meters from the nearest stop. The area is mostly residential, leading most workers to commute outside the community, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 95%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. A low 9.1% of residents worked from home at the time of the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic conditions.
Services run at an average frequency of 207 daily trips across all routes, which equals roughly 3 weekly trips per individual transit stop. The map shows the 100 closest stops to the central point of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.0% of residents in Muswellbrook report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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 indicators highlight significant issues in Muswellbrook, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illness across both younger and older age brackets, alongside a high rate of private health insurance covering roughly 56% of the population, or approximately 7,071 people. This compares to 51.9% coverage across Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health issues were the most frequently reported medical conditions, each affecting 10.3% of the population, while 64.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated among the working-age population.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 15.3% of the community, totaling 1,933 people, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Senior health outcomes show some challenges, with national rankings generally matching those of the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Muswellbrook is largely Australian-born, at 90.5% of residents, with 5.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.0%) and English (29.4%). 9.2% 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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Muswellbrook exhibits lower cultural diversity indicators than average, with citizens accounting for 88.3% of residents, 90.5% born in Australia, and 94.7% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 58.0% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The primary ancestries reported are Australian at 34.0%, English at 29.4%, and Australian Aboriginal at 9.2%. Notable variations in other ethnic groups include Maori representing 0.5% of the population compared to 0.3% regionally, Filipinos at 1.0% compared to 0.6% regionally, and Lebanese residents at 0.2% compared to 0.2% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Muswellbrook is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 27.0% 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 median age of 35 years in Muswellbrook is younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 and the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is overrepresented locally at 15.2% compared to Regional NSW, while the 65 - 74 bracket is underrepresented at 8.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 4.2% to 5.3%, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.3% to 14.2%. Demographic projections suggest the age distribution will change by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to see the fastest growth, rising 55% by adding 365 residents to reach 1,034.
Overall aging is expected to continue, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 59% of the growth. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Muswellbrook
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 16 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 286 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,272 at the 2021 Census → 12,605 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (106041126). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.