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The median house price in Nambucca Heads Surrounds is $800k. House values have moved 4.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Nambucca Heads Surrounds has an estimated 8,607 residents, up from 8,102 at the 2021 Census — a change of 505 people, or 6.2%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 139 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Analysis of the region by AreaSearch indicates that the population of Nambucca Heads Surrounds reaches approximately 8,607 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 505 residents (6.2%) from the 2021 Census count of 8,102 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 8,550 and incorporating 139 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such population levels result in a density of 6.3 persons per square kilometer, which ensures residents have substantial space. This 6.2% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA3 region (4.3%) and the Rest of NSW, establishing the area as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 66.0% of the population increase in recent times, though natural growth and overseas migration also made positive contributions. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for each SA2 region. In instances where this data is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. The age cohort growth rates from these sources are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, regional areas nationwide are anticipated to see above-median growth, with this specific territory projected to gain 1,455 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 16.2% overall expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
212 new dwellings have been approved in Nambucca Heads Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 42 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, well below 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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Approvals for new residential properties in Nambucca Heads Surrounds have averaged about 42 annually, totaling 212 approved dwellings during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 23 approved during the current FY-26. An average of 2.4 new residents per home during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to consistent demand that helps maintain real estate values, with construction costs for new dwellings averaging $315,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $4.6 million during the current financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential nature of the district.
Compared with the Rest of NSW, development volume per capita in Nambucca Heads Surrounds is very similar, indicating a stable market aligned with regional trends. The residential pipeline is heavily dominated by detached houses at 97.0%, with attached dwellings making up just 3.0%, thereby preserving the low-density, traditional family-focused environment. There are roughly 225 people for each dwelling approval, which is characteristic of a low-density property market. Projections indicate that Nambucca Heads Surrounds will add 1,398 residents by 2041, relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Residential construction is keeping a steady pace with this expected expansion, though buyers may face increasing rivalry for properties as the population climbs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Nambucca Heads Surrounds
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Nambucca Heads Surrounds, worth an estimated $28 million. A further 61 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.33 billion. 24 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Development, planning decisions, and major works are critical influences on local performance. AreaSearch has tracked 15 key projects that are expected to impact the local community. Important projects include Vista Apartments, Nambucca Heads Lifestyle Estate, Nambucca River Foreshore Walk and Cultural Way, and the Main Beach Protective Seawall and Bleachers, with the main initiatives detailed in the following list.
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Valla Urban Growth Area
The Valla Urban Growth Area is a long-planned mixed-use precinct near the Pacific Highway at Valla, intended to address residential and industrial land shortages on the NSW Mid North Coast. Stage One is under construction and will deliver 14 fully serviced industrial lots, with 13 lots expected to be released from mid to late 2026. Current works include the first internal road, water, sewer, stormwater, electrical, lighting and communications infrastructure. Future stages are planned to include about 700 homes, a town centre, further industrial land, schools, open space and public amenities.Council expects the completed precinct to support up to 2800 jobs and add about AUD 380 million per year to the local economy.
14-22 Boundary Street Macksville - Serviced Apartments Conversion
Proposed adaptive re-use of the former Macksville Community Health Centre into tourism and visitor accommodation. DA2023/067 (Romsen Pty Ltd) seeks to convert the existing low-rise hospital buildings into 80 self-contained serviced apartments and a 9-room staff residence, with a new 25 m swimming pool, private restaurant, gym conversion, multi-purpose sports court and upgraded landscaping. The site is zoned R1 General Residential and is bounded by Giinagay Way to the east and Nancye Roberts Drive to the west.As at the latest available council reporting the application remained under assessment with additional information requested; no public evidence of final determination has been identified as of mid-2026.
Nambucca Heads Lifestyle Estate
Over 50s land lease community by Lincoln Place with no entry, exit or deferred management fees. Amenities include community hall, BBQ area and access to medical services and supermarkets. Ongoing home releases; new homes coming soon with enquiries handled by the on-site team.
TAFE NSW Nambucca Heads Connected Learning Centre
State-of-the-art facility providing greater access to skills training and employment outcomes through a mix of online, face-to-face, and blended learning options. The CLC offers digital technologies like simulations and virtual learning experiences, and a range of courses including education support, business, visitor information services, and hospitality. Features include collaboration pods, computer hub, connected learning classrooms, maker space, media lounge, mobile training units, print shop, tech bar, virtual learner support space, workbooth, free parking, bike racks, digital library services, guest Wi-Fi, student kitchenette, vending machines, student lounge, laptop borrowing, and an outdoor learning area.
Vista Apartments
Five three-bedroom luxury apartments offering breathtaking views of the Nambucca River and coastline, with high-end finishes, spacious open-plan layouts, secure access, internal lift to all levels, and two undercover parking spaces per apartment.
Nambucca River Foreshore Walk and Cultural Way
Improvements to the foreshore walk from the Visitor Information Centre to the V-Wall, including boardwalk replacement, signage, and art installations to promote cultural, historical, and environmental awareness of the Nambucca River. The project includes the addition of public art elements as part of ongoing enhancements.
Main Beach Protective Seawall and Bleachers
Construction of a 180-metre coastal protection wall including 40 metres of bleacher steps, new pedestrian footpath, beach stairs, ramps, shower, and viewing platform at Main Beach, Nambucca Heads, to protect against coastal erosion and enhance public amenities.
Black Wattle Estate - Urunga
Black Wattle Estate is a six stage master planned residential land subdivision within the South Urunga Development Precinct, delivering about 320 housing lots from roughly 600 sqm up to 1,450 sqm. Stage 1 civil works and registration are complete with most lots sold, while later stages will add local parks, walking and cycle paths and bushland buffers. The estate is promoted as an environmentally and socially sustainable coastal community close to Urunga township, beaches, the Kalang River and regional centres such as Coffs Harbour and Bellingen.
3,731 residents of Nambucca Heads Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 3,928. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 55.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,359, about 86% 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 workforce in Nambucca Heads Surrounds exhibits strong skills, particularly in vital services, alongside a 5.0% unemployment rate. As of March 2026, employed residents number 3,731, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.9% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation is considerably lower at 55.2% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a moderate 18.7% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns. The local labor force is primarily employed in health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and education & training.
The agricultural, forestry & fishing sector shows a strong local concentration, employing residents at 2.2 times the rate seen across the region. Conversely, public administration & safety is underrepresented, employing 4.6% of workers compared to 7.5% regionally. The balance between local working population and resident workers suggests that immediate local job opportunities are somewhat constrained. According to SALM and ABS statistics analyzed by AreaSearch, the local labor pool contracted by 3.4% and total employment fell by 3.8% during the year ending March 2026, leading to a 0.4 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This differed from Regional NSW, where employment shrank by 0.9%, the workforce decreased by 0.4%, and unemployment climbed by 0.5 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on future employment trends. These five and ten-year projections have been integrated with local industry structures to model regional trends. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but individual sectors show highly variable growth rates. Applying these national sector forecasts to the local industry mix suggests employment for residents could grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for specific local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Nambucca Heads Surrounds is $1,111 a week (about $58,000 a year), with median personal income at $554 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,799 a year against an average of $51,318. 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 compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that income levels in the Nambucca Heads Surrounds SA2 remain below national standards. Taxpayers in the SA2 recorded a median income of $39,799 and an average income of $51,318, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $43,906 for the median and $56,614 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all ranked between the 7th and 8th percentiles nationally.
The most common household income bracket is $800 - 1,499, accounting for 28.5% of residents (2,452 people), whereas the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the leader across the wider region at 29.9%. Post-housing disposable income stands at 86.6%, placing the area in the 11th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Nambucca Heads Surrounds had 3,069 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 53% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,400 a month. Rent absorbs 27.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Nambucca Heads Surrounds consists of 97.0% detached houses and 3.1% alternative formats (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), which compares to 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership is high, with 52.9% of homes owned outright, while 33.4% are mortgaged and 13.6% are rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,400 sits below the Regional NSW median of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $300 is also lower than the regional figure of $330. Compared to national benchmarks, local mortgage payments are significantly below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nambucca Heads Surrounds counted 3,069 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,260 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 27% 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 comprise the majority of local households at 69.7%, consisting of couples with children (24.0%), couples without children (33.6%), and single-parent households (11.3%). The remaining 30.3% are non-family households, which are dominated by lone persons (26.9%) and group households (3.5%). The typical household size is 2.4 individuals, matching the Regional NSW standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.3% of adults in Nambucca Heads Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 13.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 75% of areas nationally. A further 33.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 367 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 935 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 present developmental hurdles, as university graduation rates (18.3%) trail the state average of 32.2% by a significant margin. This gap provides opportunities for targeted educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees comprise 13.3% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational and technical training is very common, with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (33.2%). Enrolment in education is strong, with 28.3% of local residents actively participating in formal studies. This population consists of 10.3% in primary schools, 9.1% in high schools, and 2.4% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Nambucca Heads Surrounds reaches 276 stops on 52 routes, timetabled for about 700 services a week. The typical home sits about 350 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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Analysis of transit options indicates 276 active bus and train stops in Nambucca Heads Surrounds. These stops are served by 52 distinct routes that provide 698 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 348 meters from their closest stop. As the area is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles being the primary mode of transport at 96%. Households average 1.6 vehicles. Approximately 18.7% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related adjustments.
Transit routes average 99 trips per day, which translates to about 2 weekly services per individual stop. The associated map highlights the 100 closest stops to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.5% of residents in Nambucca Heads Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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 in Nambucca Heads Surrounds are close to national standards, with standard rates of typical illnesses across all age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is low, with only about 46% of the population (~3,967 people) holding policies, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues locally, affecting 11.4% and 8.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 62.5% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age segment of the population shows higher rates of chronic health issues.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 27.9% of the population (2,403 people), which is higher than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Senior citizens in the area register above-average health outcomes, ranking higher than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Nambucca Heads Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 89.4% of residents, with 3.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.4%) and Australian (31.0%). 4.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Nambucca Heads Surrounds is below average, with citizens making up 89.3% of the population, Australian-born individuals representing 89.4%, and English-only speakers at home accounting for 96.8%. The dominant religious affiliation is Christianity at 48.6%. The category of Other represents 1.0% of the population, showing an overrepresentation compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Parental birthplace data shows that English ancestry is the most common at 33.4%, followed by Australian at 31.0% and Scottish at 9.0%. Other notable groups include Australian Aboriginal at 4.4% of the population (compared to 4.6% regionally), Irish at 8.9% (compared to 8.8% regionally), and Welsh at 0.5% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nambucca Heads Surrounds is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 17.0% 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 50 in Nambucca Heads Surrounds is higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 16.6% compared to regional figures, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 7.3%. This 65 - 74 group is also larger than the national average of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 7.0% to 9.1% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 9.3% to 10.4%, while the 55 to 64 group declined from 18.6% to 16.0%.
Projections indicate the age structure will continue to change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 277 people (36%) from 780 to 1,058, while the 15 to 24 group will grow by 1% (10 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Nambucca Heads 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) | 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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 139 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,102 at the 2021 Census → 8,607 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 (108021159). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.