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The median house price in Nambucca Heads Surrounds is $795k. House values have moved 4.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Nambucca Heads Surrounds has an estimated 8,619 residents, up from 8,102 at the 2021 Census — a change of 517 people, or 6.4%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 146 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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As of Aug 2026, demographic assessments from AreaSearch place the population of Nambucca Heads Surrounds at roughly 8,619 residents. This represents an addition of 517 people (6.4%) compared to the 8,102 people documented in the 2021 Census. This growth is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 8,550 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 146 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With 6.4 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a spacious environment for its community. Outpacing both the SA3 area (4.5%) and the Rest of NSW, the district's 6.4% expansion since the 2021 census establishes it as a key driver of regional growth.
Inward interstate migration served as the primary catalyst, delivering around 66.0% of total demographic gains in recent times, supplemented by positive additions from overseas arrivals and natural increase. Projections for each SA2 region rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline), with unlisted SA2 districts utilizing NSW State Government releases from 2022 (benchmarked to 2021). Age cohort growth rates from these series are extended across all territories for 2032 through 2041. Projections indicate future population growth will track above the median for non-metropolitan Australian localities, expanding by 1,468 persons through to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to an overall rise of 16.2% across the 16 years.
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177 new dwellings have been approved in Nambucca Heads Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Nambucca Heads Surrounds have tracked at approximately 35 dwellings each year, amounting to 177 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years, the area averaged 2.9 new residents annually per approved home, reflecting sustained demand supportive of local real estate. Newly constructed dwellings carry an estimated build value averaging $438,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $4.6 million during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the locality. Per capita residential construction in Nambucca Heads Surrounds reaches approximately three-quarters of the pace recorded across Rest of NSW, placing the district at the 48th percentile across all assessed Australian regions and constraining housing choice to the benefit of the established market.
Detached houses account for 94.0% of recent approvals, with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 6.0%, reinforcing a low-density suburban landscape oriented toward freestanding properties. Generating one dwelling approval per roughly 307 people, the district sustains a distinctly spacious urban profile. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, demographic forecasts anticipate an influx of 1,399 residents into Nambucca Heads Surrounds through to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could fall short of demographic growth, creating heightened competition among buyers and encouraging upward movement in property values.
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 $6.32 billion. 24 are already under construction and 17 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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Capital investments, public works, and planning frameworks play a fundamental role in shaping community growth. A review by AreaSearch has highlighted 15 projects likely to impact the locality. Prominent developments include Vista Apartments, Nambucca Heads Lifestyle Estate, Nambucca River Foreshore Walk and Cultural Way, alongside the Main Beach Protective Seawall and Bleachers, with the key schemes detailed in the following overview.
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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 7,372, 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 labour market in Nambucca Heads Surrounds features a skilled workforce with strong representation in core services, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 5.0%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 3,731, while joblessness sits 0.9% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is notably lower at 55.2% against 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records indicate that 18.7% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. Workforce participation among residents is largely concentrated across health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and education & training.
The agricultural, forestry & fishing sector shows pronounced local specialization, employing 2.2 times the proportion observed regionally. Conversely, public administration & safety accounts for a modest 4.6% of local jobs compared to 7.5% across the broader region. Comparisons between the resident workforce and locally situated positions recorded in the Census indicate that local employment opportunities remain constrained. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the year to March 2026, the area saw a 3.4% contraction in the labour force alongside a 3.8% decline in total employment, pushing the jobless rate up by 0.4 percentage points. Across Regional NSW, employment contracted by 0.9% and the labour force by 0.4%, with an uptick in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. Broader hiring trends can be evaluated using national industry projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Over five and ten-year intervals, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though sectoral performance varies widely. Weighting these projections against the industry structure of Nambucca Heads Surrounds suggests local employment could grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (a basic proportional extrapolation that does not incorporate sub-regional population forecasts).
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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ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings in the Nambucca Heads Surrounds SA2 sit lower than national standards, recording a median of $39,799 and a mean of $51,318. These earnings trail Regional NSW benchmarks, where the median is $52,390 and the average reaches $65,215. Incorporating cumulative Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023 projects March 2026 levels at approximately $43,906 for median earnings and $56,614 on average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes across Nambucca Heads Surrounds all fall between the 7th and 8th percentiles across Australia.
Among local earners, 28.5% (2,456 individuals) report weekly earnings in the $800 - 1,499 bracket, whereas the broader benchmark is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 tier at 29.9%. Disposable income remaining after housing costs stands at 86.6%, placing the area at 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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Dwelling stock recorded in Nambucca Heads Surrounds at the most recent Census consisted of 97.0% standalone houses and 3.1% other residences such as apartments and townhouses, diverging from Regional NSW distributions of 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternate configurations. Outright property ownership reached 52.9%, significantly above regional norms, while mortgaged homes accounted for 33.4% and rental properties made up 13.6%. Financing costs and rents remain comparatively modest: the median monthly mortgage payment was $1,400 against $1,733 in Regional NSW, while the median weekly rent stood at $300 versus $330 regionally.
On a nationwide basis, local mortgage commitments sit substantially below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nambucca Heads Surrounds counted 3,069 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,265 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 constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 69.7%, comprising childless couples at 33.6%, couples with offspring at 24.0%, and single parent households at 11.3%. Non-family domestic arrangements make up the remaining 30.3%, consisting of solo occupants (26.9%) and shared residences (3.5%). The typical household comprises a median of 2.4 people, aligning directly with the Regional NSW norm.
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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Higher educational attainment presents an area for development, with university qualifications held by 18.3% of residents compared to the 32.2% NSW benchmark. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 13.3%, while postgraduate qualifications account for 2.8% and graduate diplomas represent 2.2%. Vocational and technical pathways are prominent, with 43.5% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (33.2%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 28.3% of all residents actively participating in education. Primary schooling accounts for 10.3% of residents, secondary education represents 9.1%, and 2.4% are undertaking higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Nambucca Heads Surrounds reaches 276 stops on 54 routes, timetabled for about 820 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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Public transit infrastructure in Nambucca Heads Surrounds encompasses 276 operational stops serving both bus and train networks. These access points are integrated across 54 individual routes delivering 818 weekly passenger trips. Network connectivity is well distributed, with the typical resident situated 348 meters from their nearest transit point. Given the residential nature of the district, outward travel is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 96% of trips and private ownership averaging 1.6 vehicles per household. Working from home was recorded for 18.7% of the workforce (2021 Census; potentially impacted by COVID-19).
Transit services maintain an overall scheduling volume of 116 trips per day, translating to roughly 2 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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 generally track national averages across mortality and chronic illness incidence, displaying typical rates of general medical conditions across demographic cohorts. Membership in private health insurance is particularly subdued, covering approximately 46% of the population (~3,973 people), compared to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW and 55.7% across Australia. The most widely diagnosed health conditions among local residents are arthritis and mental health disorders, affecting 11.4% and 8.9% of the population respectively, while 62.5% report no chronic ailments (against 63.3% across Regional NSW). Working-age residents experience elevated rates of ongoing health conditions.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 28.7% of the locality (2,476 people), exceeding the 23.3% level recorded in Regional NSW. Health measures among older age groups perform above the average, achieving higher relative standings nationally than the community as a whole.
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 homogeneity is prominent in Nambucca Heads Surrounds, where 89.3% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 89.4% were born domestically, and 96.8% converse exclusively in English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 48.6% of residents. The category of Other shows the most noticeable proportional overrepresentation, encompassing 1.0% of local inhabitants compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Parental heritage records indicate the primary ancestral origins across Nambucca Heads Surrounds are English (33.4%), Australian (31.0%), and Scottish (9.0%). Minor variations exist among other lineages, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry recorded at 4.4% locally (versus 4.6% across the region), Irish descent at 8.9% (versus 8.8%), and Welsh background at 0.5% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nambucca Heads Surrounds is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 16.8% 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 demographic profile of Nambucca Heads Surrounds displays an older age distribution, with retirees and seniors (65+) comprising 28.7% of the community as at August 2026, compared to 23.3% regionally, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 17.3% against a regional benchmark of 23.5%. The median age is estimated at 50 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census outcome and exceeding the Regional NSW figure of 43 at that Census by 7 years, compared to a national median of 38 at that Census. Since the Census, the mature adult group (45 - 64) has decreased from 31.2% to an estimated 27.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, the senior and retiree demographic is forecast to register the largest numerical growth, increasing by 552 residents (22%) to reach 3,028.
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 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 — 146 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,102 at the 2021 Census → 8,619 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 (108021159). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.