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The median house price in North Nowra - Bomaderry is $780k, with units at $584k. House values have moved 2.6% a year compounded over five years.
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North Nowra - Bomaderry has an estimated 16,557 residents, up from 16,098 at the 2021 Census — a change of 459 people, or 2.9%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 706 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 166 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 assessments conducted by AreaSearch, the population of North Nowra - Bomaderry is approximately 16,557 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 459 individuals (2.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 16,098 people. This shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 16,548 recorded in June 2025 alongside 706 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. Such population levels result in a density of 166 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample room per resident and capacity for prospective expansion. The area's 2.9% post-census growth rate is within 0.2 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (3.1%), showing competitive expansion dynamics.
Population increases were primarily driven by overseas migration, which was responsible for roughly 81.5% of the total population growth in recent times, though all components including interstate migration and natural growth registered positive gains. AreaSearch applies projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 areas, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 areas lack this data, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are substituted. Age bracket growth rates derived from these sources are also projected for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, population expansion is projected to register slightly below the median of national non-metropolitan zones, with the resident count expected to rise by 1,775 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall rise of 10.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
595 new dwellings have been approved in North Nowra - Bomaderry over the past five years, an average of 119 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 114 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 47% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 326, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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North Nowra - Bomaderry registers approximately 119 residential building approvals annually, with a total of 595 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 299 during the current FY-26 period. Because the ratio of new residents to constructed dwellings averaged only 0.7 people per year over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), supply matches or exceeds local demand, increasing options for purchasers and allowing for potential population growth above expectations, while new homes carry an average construction value of $408,000—moderately higher than regional averages—pointing to a focus on quality builds.
Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $50.6 million this financial year, demonstrating healthy investment in the local business sector. In comparison to the Rest of NSW, development activity per person in North Nowra - Bomaderry is similar, maintaining market balance in line with adjacent regions. Recent building activity consists of 47.0% detached houses and 53.0% apartments or townhouses. This shift toward denser housing formats provides more affordable points of entry and holds appeal for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major departure from the existing housing profile (which stands at 86.0% houses), reflecting a decline in available development parcels alongside changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. With roughly 81 people per approved dwelling, North Nowra - Bomaderry remains characterized as a low density region. Future forecasts indicate that North Nowra - Bomaderry will add 1,766 inhabitants by 2041 (calculated from the latest quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Under current construction trends, new dwelling additions are expected to comfortably satisfy demand, supporting favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling population growth that outpaces current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside North Nowra - Bomaderry, worth an estimated $3.66 billion. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.1 billion. 22 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, major construction projects, and planning changes have a significant influence on regional outcomes. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 19 projects that are expected to affect this locality. Key developments include The Yards, Bomaderry, the Bomaderry High School Upgrade, the Landcom Bomaderry Build-to-Rent Apartments, and the SCaRP - Bomaderry Sporting Complex Redevelopment, with the following list highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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The Yards, Bomaderry
The Yards Bomaderry is a masterplanned commercial, light industrial, and trade services business park situated along the Princes Highway corridor in Bomaderry. The development provides highway-fronting trade showrooms, light industrial units, commercial warehouses, and logistics storage facilities supporting local employment. Civil subdivision and building construction are actively underway.
Moss Vale Road South Urban Release Precinct
The Moss Vale Road South Urban Release Area is a major strategic residential expansion precinct masterplanned by Shoalhaven City Council along Moss Vale Road in Cambewarra. The precinct delivers approximately 2,200 residential dwellings, a local neighbourhood commercial centre, a planned primary school site, sports grounds, and integrated stormwater wetlands. Staged civil infrastructure and subdivision works are underway.
Bomaderry High School Upgrade
Major upgrade of Bomaderry High School including a new building with administration facilities and Technological and Applied Studies (TAS) workshops and classrooms, an upgrade of the existing kitchen to VET standard, and refurbishment of 46 existing classrooms and staffrooms. Two buildings have already been refurbished including new lifts for accessibility, and the new TAS building opened in Term 4 2025, three months ahead of schedule. Remaining works include the VET kitchen, internal refurbishment of Building A, sports field remediation, and entry gate upgrades.
Badagarang Open Space Stage 3 (Runway Street Park)
Construction of a new local public recreation reserve within the Moss Vale Road South Urban Release Area. The scope includes a fully fenced dog off-leash park, open grassed kick-about lawn, picnic shelter, accessible seating, sealed pathways, and native landscaping.
SCaRP - Bomaderry Sporting Complex Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Bomaderry Sporting Complex as the northern section of the Shoalhaven Community and Recreation Precinct (SCaRP) Master Plan. The project delivers upgraded sporting grounds, amenities, and community recreation infrastructure funded by Shoalhaven City Council and government grants.
The Yards, Bomaderry
The Yards is a mixed-use master-planned community on an 8.2-hectare site at 25 Moss Vale Road, Bomaderry, led by Southern Cross Community Housing in partnership with EG Funds Management. The State Significant Development (SSD-69257218) proposes 196 dwellings including attached dwellings, six residential flat buildings, shop-top housing, and a boarding house, with a focus on affordable and social housing. A central Village High Street will feature a medical centre, childcare centre, and retail and commercial tenancies.The project is currently under assessment by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure following a public exhibition period, with submissions received from council, government agencies, and community members.
Millbray Land Lease Community Badagarang
A proposed 201-home resort-style land lease lifestyle community featuring a clubhouse, lap pool, pickleball courts, cinema, wellness hub, and recreational facilities.
Moss Vale Road North Urban Release Area (Badagarang)
A 266-hectare master planned community in the new suburb of Badagarang, designed to deliver between 2,000 and 2,500 new homes. The project features a local shopping centre, diverse housing types ranging from 300sqm to 1,000sqm lots, and a network of open spaces including 'Runway Street Park'. Infrastructure works include new wastewater systems, a water reservoir at Cambewarra, and the Far North Collector Road. Detailed planning via Shoalhaven DCP 2014 Chapter NB4 was finalized in late 2025, with early-stage infrastructure and residential delivery extending through 2035-2041.
7,175 residents of North Nowra - Bomaderry are employed, from a labour force of 7,465. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 54.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,216, about 92% 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 workforce in North Nowra - Bomaderry is highly capable, featuring strong representation in essential services fields, and an unemployment rate of just 3.9%. As of March 2026, there are 7,175 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 0.2% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while the participation rate is notably lower (54.7% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW). According to Census details, a modest 12.0% of the working population performed their duties from home, though the influence of COVID-19 restrictions during that period should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and public administration & safety. The region displays a particularly high concentration in public administration & safety, with an employment share that is 1.4 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing is less represented at 1.7% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The area appears to have a deficit of local jobs relative to its workforce, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident labor force. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch, the labor force expanded by 1.1% during the year ending March 2026, while employment fell by 0.8%, leading to a 1.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW recorded an employment drop of 0.9% and a labor force reduction of 0.4%, with the unemployment rate rising by 0.5 percentage points. Future labor demand dynamics in North Nowra - Bomaderry can be analyzed using Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by industry. Applying these industry-level projections to the employment profile of North Nowra - Bomaderry suggests local jobs will grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this utilizes a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North Nowra - Bomaderry is $1,363 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $679 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,405 a year against an average of $59,976. 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 most recent ATO postcode data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in the North Nowra - Bomaderry SA2 are below the national standard, reporting a median of $50,405 and an average of $59,976. This is lower than the Regional NSW figures, which show a median income of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $55,607 (median) and $66,166 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in North Nowra - Bomaderry are positioned between the 24th and 25th percentiles nationally.
Regarding income cohorts, 30.0% of the population (4,967 people) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring regional trends where 29.9% are in this bracket. Housing cost burdens are high, leaving only 83.5% of income available, which ranks at the 25th percentile, while the SEIFA income measure places the area in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Nowra - Bomaderry had 6,248 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 3% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $346 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 25.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in North Nowra - Bomaderry, according to the most recent Census, consists of 86.4% separate houses and 13.6% other options (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional NSW where houses make up 82.6% and other dwellings comprise 17.4%. Home ownership rates in North Nowra - Bomaderry are comparable to the Regional NSW average at 40.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (31.7%) or rented (28.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality is equal to the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent is recorded at $346, compared to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
On a national level, North Nowra - Bomaderry's mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Nowra - Bomaderry counted 6,248 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 28% 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 represent the majority of households at 69.4%, consisting of couples with offspring at 25.6%, couples without offspring at 30.2%, and single parent structures at 12.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.6% of homes, with lone person households representing 27.7% and group homes making up 2.9%. The median household occupancy is 2.4 persons, which is identical to the Regional NSW average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.3% of adults in North Nowra - Bomaderry hold a university qualification, including 13.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 3,296 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 961 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 region experiences educational gaps, with the university completion rate (20.3%) falling considerably below the statewide NSW rate of 32.2%. This situation presents a challenge as well as a chance for focused educational policies. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 13.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational skills are highly represented, with 42.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (30.6%). Enrollment rates in educational institutions are high, with 27.1% of the population actively participating in study. This includes 10.0% of residents in primary schooling, 7.5% in secondary education, and 2.8% undertaking higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in North Nowra - Bomaderry reaches 279 stops on 55 routes, timetabled for about 3,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit assessment shows 279 active stops in North Nowra - Bomaderry, consisting of train stations and bus stops. These locations are served by 55 separate routes, supporting 3,517 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is classified as excellent, with average distances to the nearest stop standing at 144 meters. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary commuting choice at 94%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. A low proportion of residents (12.0%) worked from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.
Service frequency averages 502 runs per day across all transit options, which translates to roughly 12 weekly trips per individual stop. The associated map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central geographic point of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.8% of residents in North Nowra - Bomaderry report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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 point to prominent challenges in North Nowra - Bomaderry, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and the occurrence of chronic illnesses across young and old age groups, with the rate of private health insurance being very low at approximately 49% of the population (~8,096 people). This is lower than the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the region are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.0% and 10.1% of the population, respectively, while 60.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
The working-age cohort experiences elevated rates of chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 23.7% of the population (3,919 people), and health outcomes for this senior group show some difficulties, with national performance comparisons generally aligning with the broader public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
North Nowra - Bomaderry is largely Australian-born, at 85.4% of residents, with 5.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.1%) and Australian (30.4%). 4.7% 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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North Nowra - Bomaderry displays lower levels of cultural diversity, with 85.4% of residents born in Australia, 90.4% holding citizenship, and 94.5% speaking only English in domestic settings. The primary religious affiliation in North Nowra - Bomaderry is Christianity, representing 52.1% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral lines in North Nowra - Bomaderry are English at 32.1%, Australian at 30.4%, and Irish at 8.2%. There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: Australian Aboriginal residents represent 4.7% of the North Nowra - Bomaderry population (compared to 4.6% in the wider region), Welsh ancestry is at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%), and Hungarian is at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Nowra - Bomaderry is 43. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.7% 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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Recording a median age of 43, North Nowra - Bomaderry aligns with the Regional NSW median of 43 and sits well above the national median of 38. The age structure reveals a high proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds (12.1%), while the 55 - 64 cohort is smaller (11.9%) than typically seen in Regional NSW. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket expanded from 10.5% to 11.6% of the population. In contrast, the 55 to 64 bracket decreased from 13.4% to 11.9% and the 65 to 74 group went from 13.3% to 12.2%.
Looking forward to 2041, long-term projections show notable changes in the age profile of North Nowra - Bomaderry. The 25 to 34 age bracket is expected to experience the most growth, rising by 27% (531 people) to reach 2,530 from 1,998, while declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Nowra - Bomaderry
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 19 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 Aug 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 — 706 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,098 at the 2021 Census → 16,557 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 (114011277). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.