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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 $1.21m, with units at $743k. House values have moved 6.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Nelson Bay Peninsula has an estimated 22,196 residents, up from 21,972 at the 2021 Census — a change of 224 people, or 1.0%. 207 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 468 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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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Nelson Bay Peninsula stands at roughly 22,196 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 224 people (1.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which tallied 21,972 people. This shift is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 22,157 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 207 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. Such demographic volume yields a density of 467 persons per square kilometer, ensuring ample room per inhabitant and substantial capacity for future development. Inward overseas migration served as the primary growth engine, driving roughly 92.6% of recent net population additions.
Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024, established on a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For SA2 territories where these figures are unavailable, AreaSearch relies on NSW State Government SA2 projections issued in 2022 using 2021 as a base year. Age-specific growth trajectories from these models are likewise extended across all geographies between 2032 and 2041. Considering broader demographic patterns, future expansion is projected to track marginally below the national non-metropolitan median, with Nelson Bay Peninsula anticipated to gain 1,856 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to an overall gain of 8.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
513 new dwellings have been approved in Nelson Bay Peninsula over the past five years, an average of 102 a year. That is 4.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 101 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 39% 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 planning approvals across Nelson Bay Peninsula have averaged approximately 102 dwellings annually, totaling 513 homes over the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because construction delivered an average of merely 0.4 new residents per year per dwelling built across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to the housing stock have matched or outpaced local requirements, providing prospective buyers with extensive options and creating head-room for population gains beyond current expectations. Meanwhile, approved dwellings average a construction value of $650,000, illustrating an orientation among developers toward higher-end, upmarket developments.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $14.4 million during this financial year, pointing to a moderate volume of non-residential development activity. Per capita building activity in Nelson Bay Peninsula sits at approximately 75% of the level recorded across Rest of NSW, positioning the locality in the 49th percentile across all assessed areas throughout Australia, a standing that restricts purchasing choices while bolstering demand across established real estate. Recent building approvals comprise 39.0% detached houses and 61.0% townhouses or apartments. This prevailing concentration on medium- and high-density housing provides more accessible price thresholds, attracting first-time purchasers, property investors, and downsizers. It denotes a marked departure from the prevailing housing stock (which stands at 62.0% houses), signaling fewer available greenfield sites alongside evolving household needs for accessible, diverse living arrangements. With roughly 298 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical low-density traits. Over the projection horizon, population numbers across Nelson Bay Peninsula are forecasted to expand by 1,816 residents through to 2041 according to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. At prevailing rates of residential building, new housing supply appears well placed to satisfy demographic demand, fostering buyer-friendly conditions and supporting population gains above current 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 92 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $79.6 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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Civic infrastructure enhancements, development strategies, and major capital works play a defining role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 19 distinct local initiatives that are poised to influence the district. Prominent undertakings among these include Kurrara Hill, The Belvedere, d'Albora Marina Nelson Bay Hotel, and the Nelson Bay Public Domain Plan, with detailed summaries below highlighting the most consequential works.
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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 46.7%. 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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The local labour pool in Nelson Bay Peninsula is well qualified, showing solid participation in essential services, a low unemployment rate of 3.4%, and an estimated 2.0% expansion in employment during the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,826, while local unemployment sits 0.7% under the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW; however, the local labour participation rate of 46.7% remains substantially below the Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. Census figures indicated that 24.3% of the resident workforce worked remotely from home, a metric potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors supporting local resident employment are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Specialisation is especially pronounced in accommodation & food, where the local employment proportion reaches 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.0% of local jobs, below the 5.3% observed across Regional NSW. A comparison between the Census working population count and the total resident population suggests a restricted volume of employment options within the immediate district. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures show that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, total employment grew by 2.0% as the workforce expanded by 1.5%, driving a 0.5 percentage points drop in unemployment. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour pool, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in joblessness. Longer-term employment expectations from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in Mar-26 give additional perspective on potential future hiring trends within Nelson Bay Peninsula. These five- and ten-year projections have been applied to local workforce distributions to model future employment change. Nationally, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct differences across specific industries. Mapping these sector projections against the local industry base suggests employment in Nelson Bay Peninsula will rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this reflects a baseline industry weighting extrapolation for context rather than a localized population forecast).
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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Taxation statistics compiled by AreaSearch at the postcode level for financial year 2023 reveal that Nelson Bay Peninsula SA2 recorded a median individual taxpayer income of $45,391 alongside a mean income of $62,975. These figures track under national benchmarks and sit below the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated earnings are estimated at roughly $50,075 (median) and $69,474 (average) as of March 2026. Census records place personal, family, and household income distributions for the area between the 18th and 19th percentiles across Australia.
Income tier analysis indicates that 27.2% of individuals (6,037 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the broader regional proportion of 29.9% in this bracket. Housing affordability remains constrained, with residents retaining only 83.5% of income after shelter costs (18th percentile nationally), placing the area within the 4th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
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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Residential profiles from the most recent Census indicate that Nelson Bay Peninsula was made up of 62.3% houses and 37.6% other dwellings (incorporating townhouses, flats, and alternative dwelling types), differing from Regional NSW where houses accounted for 82.6% and other dwellings made up 17.4%. Outright home ownership stood at 49.0%, well above the regional norm, while remaining properties were mortgaged (24.4%) or occupied by tenants (26.6%). The median monthly mortgage commitment was $1,861, higher than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while weekly rental outlays sat at $390 compared to $330 regionally.
Relative to national figures, local mortgage payments sit slightly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas local rental costs outstrip the national level 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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Families constitute 67.7% of all local households, divided between couples without children at 37.2%, couples with children at 19.9%, and single parent families at 10.0%. The remaining 32.3% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households at 29.9% alongside group households at 2.3%. The median household occupancy of 2.2 people sits below 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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Educational attainment levels within the locality highlight specific disparities, as tertiary degree holders represent 19.9% of the population, trailing the NSW statewide benchmark of 32.2%. This structural gap outlines opportunities for targeted educational programs. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 13.5%, postgraduate awards comprise 4.0%, and graduate diplomas account for 2.4%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational pathways are strongly represented, with 42.2% of persons aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between certificates (29.3%) and advanced diplomas (12.9%). Formal study engages 23.2% of the local population. Breaking this down by level, primary schooling accounts for 8.1%, secondary education represents 7.4%, and tertiary programs involve 2.9% of residents.
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 transit networks in Nelson Bay Peninsula comprise 257 operational bus stops. These transit points are linked by 84 distinct routes delivering 1,050 passenger journeys each week. Physical access to public transit is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 157 meters to the nearest stop. Given the district's largely residential footprint, commuting is predominantly outbound, with private vehicles serving as the main travel method for 92% of commuters and 4% travelling on foot. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 per dwelling, trailing the regional benchmark. Additionally, 24.3% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census, a figure subject to pandemic influences.
Across all transit lines, timetable frequencies deliver an average of 150 daily services, providing roughly 4 weekly trips for each designated stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest transit stops relative to the area centerpoint.
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 indicators across Nelson Bay Peninsula demonstrate generally positive results, with AreaSearch research into health conditions and mortality rates aligning closely with national averages. Standard prevalence of common ailments is observed across younger and older demographics alike, while private health insurance membership encompasses approximately 50% of the population (~11,186 people), trailing the Australian average of 55.7%. The two most prevalent health issues recorded across the area are arthritis (13.3%) and mental health conditions (8.3%), while 58.9% of residents reported no long-term illnesses, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Among working-age cohorts, chronic conditions are present at rates exceeding regional averages.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 37.5% of the local population (8,314 people), higher than the 23.3% share seen across Regional NSW. Wellness indicators among local retirees tracking above average, matching national distributions for the wider community.
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 exhibits below-average levels of cultural heterogeneity, with Australian-born individuals accounting for 81.6% of residents, 90.2% holding citizenship, and 93.9% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 58.8% of the community, relative to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental ancestry backgrounds, the leading heritages identified across Nelson Bay Peninsula are English (33.7%), Australian (26.9%), and Irish (9.6%). Notable representation variations also exist for several other heritages, including Welsh at 0.8% locally (versus 0.5% across the region), Scottish at 8.8% (versus 8.0%), and Maltese at 0.6% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nelson Bay Peninsula is 55, older than 96% of areas nationally. 17.4% 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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Nelson Bay Peninsula features an older demographic structure compared to surrounding districts. As at August 2026, seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 37.5% of all residents, compared to 23.3% throughout Regional NSW, whereas young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 represent only 15.5%, trailing the regional level of 23.5%. The estimated median age stands at 55 as at August 2026, matching the figure from the 2021 Census, which sat 12 years above the Regional NSW median of 43 and well above the nationwide Census median of 38. Since that Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ increased from 34.8% to an estimated 37.5%.
Through to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated within the 65+ cohort, projected to grow by 1,573 residents (19%) to reach 9,888, while numbers of young adults and children are forecast to decline.
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 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 | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 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 — 207 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (21,972 at the 2021 Census → 22,196 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 (106031121). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.