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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 Nelson Bay Peninsula is $1.20m, with units at $732k. House values have moved 5.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Nelson Bay Peninsula has an estimated 22,194 residents, up from 21,972 at the 2021 Census — a change of 222 people, or 1.0%. 197 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 467 residents on each 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Nelson Bay Peninsula's population is around 22,194 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 222 people (1.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,972 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,157 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 197 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 467 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 92.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of Australia's regional areas is expected, with the area expected to expand by 1,837 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting recording a gain of 8.1% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
504 new dwellings have been approved in Nelson Bay Peninsula over the past five years, an average of 100 a year. That is 4.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 88 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 36% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 66, 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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Nelson Bay Peninsula has recorded around 100 residential properties granted approval per year, totalling 504 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 61 approvals have been recorded. At an average of just 0.4 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $561,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.
Also, $14.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Rest of NSW, Nelson Bay Peninsula has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person while it places among the 50th percentile of areas assessed nationally. New building activity shows 36.0% standalone homes and 64.0% townhouses or apartments. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 62.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. At around 342 people per approval, Nelson Bay Peninsula reflects a low density area. Looking ahead, Nelson Bay Peninsula is expected to grow by 1,799 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Nelson Bay Peninsula
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Nelson Bay Peninsula, worth an estimated $256 million. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $77.2 billion. 25 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 19 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include d'Albora Marina Nelson Bay Hotel, Nelson Bay Public Domain Plan, The Belvedere, and Kurrara Hill, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Nelson Bay Public Domain Plan
A 20-year vision by Port Stephens Council to revitalise the Nelson Bay town centre and foreshore. The plan focuses on upgrading streetscapes, improving pedestrian connectivity, and creating a greener, more attractive environment. Recent works include the Stockton Street stage upgrades and pedestrian wayfinding improvements, supported by smart parking revenue and government grants.
100 Salamander Way Residential Development
Council-led planning proposal to rezone 88 hectares of land to deliver approximately 110 residential lots with mixed-density housing including detached houses, townhouses and multi-dwelling units for over 300 residents. The development will retain 83% of the site (73 hectares) for environmental conservation through biobanking, with a 1-hectare tree planting buffer zone to support wildlife movement. Proceeds from land sales will fund the Roads Acceleration Program, intersection upgrades including a new roundabout at the Salamander Way entrance, footpath connections to the Salamander Bay Town Centre, and environmental management.Public exhibition and a public hearing are expected to commence early 2026.
d'Albora Marina Nelson Bay Hotel
Demolition of existing on-land structures at Nelson Bay Marina and construction of a four-storey 122-room waterfront hotel across three multi-storey buildings, along with upgraded restaurant and cafe facilities, enhanced retail spaces, a boat maintenance workshop, outdoor and rooftop terraces, a new foreshore public plaza, and multi-level car parking. A State Significant Development application (SSD-77938524) is being prepared for submission to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure following community engagement completed in October 2025.The precinct is owned and operated by d'Albora Marinas (MA Financial).
The Belvedere
An eight-storey luxury residential development comprising 56 apartments including two- and three-bedroom residences and penthouses, with rooftop amenities such as a pool, spa, gym, and sauna, along with communal green spaces, an office, and a coffee shop, aimed at addressing housing shortages in Port Stephens.
Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan
Port Stephens Council's adopted place plan for Salamander Bay Town Centre sets a long-term framework to strengthen the Tomaree Peninsula's key commercial and community hub. The plan supports public domain improvements, better pedestrian and traffic circulation, activation, public art, landscaping, protection of nearby wetland and koala habitat values, and future mixed-use outcomes. Current implementation includes council-owned development opportunities at 10 Central Avenue for a health facility, with expressions of interest closing 26 May 2026, and 155 Salamander Way for retail, local services and diverse low-rise to mid-rise housing, with the next step being lodgement of a development application.
Toboggan Hill Park
Established tourism attraction and redevelopment opportunity comprising approximately 2.6 hectares of freehold land and a 13.5 hectare Crown lease. The property is being marketed for sale with scope to revitalise the existing attraction, deliver an approved second toboggan track and pursue additional tourism development subject to approvals. The Crown lease has been secured to 2040.
Nelson Bay Apartments
High-end block of five residential apartments, six storeys, penthouse with pool, ocean views.
Kurrara Hill
A 10-storey mixed-use development featuring 48 modern apartments with a mix of one to four-bedroom units, two business premises, one retail space, premium landscaping, and secure on-site parking.
8,826 residents of Nelson Bay Peninsula are employed, from a labour force of 9,141. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 46.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Nelson Bay Peninsula possesses a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.4%, and 2.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 8,826 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.7% below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (46.8% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 24.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade.
The area has particular employment specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 1.0% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 5.3%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to March 2026, employment increased by 2.0% while labour force increased by 1.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional NSW, where employment contracted by 0.9%, the labour force fell by 0.4%, and unemployment rose 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Nelson Bay Peninsula. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Nelson Bay Peninsula's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Nelson Bay Peninsula is $1,267 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $648 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,391 a year against an average of $62,975. 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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The Nelson Bay Peninsula SA2's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The Nelson Bay Peninsula SA2's median income among taxpayers is $45,391 and the average income stands at $62,975, which compares to figures for Regional NSW's of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $50,075 (median) and $69,474 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Nelson Bay Peninsula all fall between the 18th and 19th percentiles nationally.
Income analysis reveals the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 27.2% of residents (6,036 people), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 18th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Nelson Bay Peninsula had 9,176 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 62% detached houses and 10% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,861 a month. Rent absorbs 30.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.9%. 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 structure within Nelson Bay Peninsula, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 62.3% houses and 37.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Nelson Bay Peninsula was well beyond that of Regional NSW, at 49.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (24.4%) or rented (26.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Regional NSW average at $1,861, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $390, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, Nelson Bay Peninsula's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nelson Bay Peninsula counted 9,176 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 37% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 67.7% of all households, comprising 19.9% couples with children, 37.2% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.3%, with lone person households at 29.9% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 people is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.9% of adults in Nelson Bay Peninsula hold a university qualification, including 13.5% with a bachelor degree and 4.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 2,920 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 978 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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The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (19.9%) substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 42.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (29.3%). A substantial 23.2% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 8.1% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Nelson Bay Peninsula reaches 257 stops on 84 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 analysis reveals 257 active transport stops operating within Nelson Bay Peninsula comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 84 individual routes, collectively providing 1,055 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 157 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 92%, with 4% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional average. Some 24.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 150 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.9% of residents in Nelson Bay Peninsula report no long-term health condition. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Nelson Bay Peninsula residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~11,185 people). The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 13.3 and 8.3% of residents, respectively, while 58.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 37.0% of residents aged 65 and over (8,222 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Nelson Bay Peninsula is largely Australian-born, at 81.6% of residents, with 6.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.7%) and Australian (26.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Nelson Bay Peninsula was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 81.6% of its population born in Australia, 90.2% being citizens, and 93.9% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Nelson Bay Peninsula was found to be Christianity, which makes up 58.8% of people in Nelson Bay Peninsula. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Nelson Bay Peninsula are English, comprising 33.7% of the population, Australian, comprising 26.9% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.6% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Nelson Bay Peninsula (vs 0.5% regionally), Scottish at 8.8% (vs 8.0%) and Maltese at 0.6% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nelson Bay Peninsula is 55, older than 96% of areas nationally. 17.3% 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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At 55 years, Nelson Bay Peninsula's median age is considerably higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and is considerably older than the national norm of 38. The age profile shows 65 - 74 year-olds are particularly prominent (18.1%), while the 25 - 34 group is comparatively smaller (7.2%) than in Regional NSW. This 65 - 74 concentration is well above the national 9.4%. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 12.5% to 13.8% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 8.8% to 10.1%.
Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 9.8% to 8.5% and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 15.7% to 14.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Nelson Bay Peninsula's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to rise substantially, expanding by 911 people (80%) from 1,136 to 2,048. Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 70% of anticipated growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Nelson Bay Peninsula
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 14 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 — 197 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (21,972 at the 2021 Census → 22,194 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 (106031121). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.