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Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head has an estimated 13,516 residents, up from 12,476 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,040 people, or 8.3%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years. 501 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 90.0% of that increase. Density is about 65 people per 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 population of Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head is estimated at 13,516 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 1,040 people (8.3%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 12,476 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 13,450 and 501 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. The density stands at 64 persons per square kilometer, which represents a spacious distribution of residents. The area's 8.3% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (3.6%) as well as the Rest of NSW, making it a key regional growth hub.
The expansion was largely propelled by arrivals from other states, who represented roughly 90.0% of the total population growth in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates regional projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In instances where these are unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are substituted. Age bracket growth velocities derived from these sources are applied to project demographic changes from 2032 to 2041. Future expectations point to significant expansion within the upper tier of regional locations nationwide, with this specific territory projected to grow by 5,020 persons by 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP figures, representing an overall increase of 36.6% over the 16 years.
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664 new dwellings have been approved in Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head over the past five years, an average of 132 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 100 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 79% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 102, broadly in line with 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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In Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head, development approvals average approximately 132 dwellings annually, with 664 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 94 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. With an average of 2 new residents per year added for each newly approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the relationship between housing supply and demand is balanced, supporting stable local market trends. The average estimated cost of these new dwellings is $333,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $7.3 million during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential focus of local development.
Compared against the Rest of NSW, building activity on a per-capita basis is 101.0% higher in Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head, offering prospective purchasers a wide range of options. Recent construction projects consist of 79.0% detached houses and 21.0% attached dwellings, which preserves the historically low-density profile of the community and caters to families looking for spacious properties. There are roughly 114 people per dwelling approval, which reflects a growing property sector. Demographic projections indicate that Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head will add 4,954 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Although building activity is progressing at a level consistent with this forecasted growth, incoming residents may face rising competition for housing as the local population increases.
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head, worth an estimated $1.94 billion. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.72 billion. 27 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, transport & logistics and residential development. 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 projects, planning choices, and development schemes are significant drivers of regional change. AreaSearch has tracked 27 projects expected to influence the local area. Key initiatives include the Precinct 3 Concept Plan - Old Bar, Old Bar Growth Areas, Old Bar Multi Dwelling Housing, and Emerald Fields, with details of the most significant works listed below.
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Old Bar Growth Areas
A strategic long-term expansion of Old Bar involving four growth precincts designed to accommodate approximately 1,900 new residential lots. The project includes a new town centre on Old Bar Road, neighborhood parks, and a network of walking paths linking Mudbishops Park to Wallabi Point. Major infrastructure works, such as the Old Bar Road roundabout and road upgrades, are supported by the NSW Accelerated Infrastructure Fund. Key residential components include the Clifton Old Bar over-55s resort and multi-dwelling developments by Oatrain Pty Ltd.
Palm Lake Resort Old Bar
Large-scale over-55s land lease community and golf course resort spanning two adjoining lots at Old Bar Beach, NSW Mid North Coast. Lot 1 (Lewis Street) received Development Consent and Construction Certificate for 147 homes with Stage 1 now in pricing and programming. Lot 2 includes an approved 18-hole golf course and a final-stage DA on public exhibition for 204 homes (reduced from 244), bringing the combined masterplan to approximately 351 dwellings. The gated beachside resort will feature resort-style country club facilities with internal traffic via Wyden Street and Forest Lane.
Emerald Fields
Emerald Fields is a masterplanned coastal community in Old Bar featuring multiple stages of residential land lots ranging from 450m2 to 800m2. Located in a picturesque pocket of the Mid North Coast, the estate offers an enviable beachside lifestyle with level allotments flanked by established trees and lush reserves. Stage 1 delivered 32 lots, with Stage 2 currently selling remaining allotments. The development provides convenient access to Old Bar beaches, local amenities, and is within 15 minutes of Taree and 30 minutes of Forster and Tuncurry.
Emerald Fields Estate - Old Bar
Emerald Fields Estate is a major masterplanned residential community in Old Bar developed by Winten Property Group. The project proposes 526 residential lots rolled out across multiple stages. Early stages have already been constructed, with lots registered and new homes built. Further modification and subdivision applications, including a recent 87-lot stage, are progressing through MidCoast Council.
Old Bar Multi Dwelling Housing
Approved subdivision and staged construction of 88 dwellings comprising 8 single dwelling houses, 56 two-storey townhouses (3-4 bedrooms) and a four-storey apartment building with 24 two-bedroom apartments. The development includes 170 parking spaces with townhouses featuring two-car garages and apartments with semi-basement parking. The project involves subdivision of 3.23 hectares of land with development entrance through Noroy Place.
Old Bar Park Master Plan
The Old Bar Park Master Plan was adopted by MidCoast Council on 24 July 2024 and provides a long-term framework for improving one of the town's primary recreation precincts. Planned works include safer road alignments, expanded parking, upgraded pedestrian connections, improved stormwater management, enhanced sporting and recreation facilities, additional shaded seating, BBQ and picnic areas, irrigation, landscaping and public art. As of the latest update, implementation remains dependent on securing external grant funding, with Council actively seeking funding for staged delivery.
Old Bar Manning Point Coastal Management Program
A 10-year strategic program developed by MidCoast Council to manage coastal hazards including erosion and shoreline recession along the coastline between Wallabi Point and Crowdy Head. Adopted by Council on 10 December 2025, the program identifies 73 actions categorised by feasibility and cost, centred on a managed retreat philosophy alongside low-impact, buy-time protection measures. The Manning coastal compartment is sediment-deficient, accelerating shoreline recession and increasing risk to private and public assets. The program has been submitted to the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for state certification, with key actions including amendments to the MidCoast Local Environmental Plan, preparation of Local Adaptation Plans for Manning Point and Old Bar, and support for sand scraping and trapping measures for affected landowners.
Old Bar Road Mixed Housing Development
A $33.3 million staged residential development on 3.23 hectares on the south side of Old Bar Road, approved by MidCoast Council in December 2023. The project delivers 88 dwellings comprising 56 two-storey townhouses (3-4 bedrooms), 24 apartments in a four-storey building (2 bedrooms), and 8 housing lots. Townhouses include two-car garages; apartments have semi-basement parking with 170 total parking spaces. Site access via Noroy Place.
5,608 residents of Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head are employed, from a labour force of 5,774. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 50.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,544, about 85% 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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A highly trained workforce characterizes Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head, with significant employment in essential services and a low unemployment rate of 2.9%. In March 2026, there were 5,608 employed residents, representing an unemployment rate 1.2% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. However, the local participation rate of 50.5% is lower than the 60.6% recorded across Regional NSW. Census data indicates a moderate 14.1% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
The local labor market displays a distinct concentration in health care & social assistance, employing residents at 1.2 times the average regional rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.8% of local employment, compared to 5.3% regionally. The ratio of the working population counted in the Census relative to the resident population suggests a limited volume of local jobs within the immediate area. According to an analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the local workforce shrank by 3.4% and total employment fell by 3.9% during the twelve months leading to March 2026, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a broader context for future employment trends in Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head. These five- and ten-year projections have been applied to local workforce data to model future growth. While nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the local occupational mix indicates that employment in Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head is projected to rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for specific local population dynamics.
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Median household income in Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head is $1,243 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $634 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,464 a year against an average of $59,429. 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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Postcode-level tax data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that the median taxpayer income in the Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head SA2 was $49,464, with an average of $59,429. These figures are below the national average and compare to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated income levels as of March 2026 would be roughly $54,569 for the median and $65,562 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the area were located between the 16th and 16th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution is dominated by the $800 - 1,499 bracket, which contains 28.8% of residents (3,892 people), whereas the wider region is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 29.9%. Post-housing disposable income stands at 85.1%, placing the area in the 18th percentile nationally, while the SEIFA index ranks the local area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head had 5,019 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 2% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 29.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that the housing stock in Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head is composed of 87.6% houses and 12.5% other dwelling types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership is high, with 51.6% of homes owned outright, while 28.2% are mortgaged and 20.2% are rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 matches the Regional NSW average, whereas the median weekly rent of $360 is slightly higher than the regional median of $330. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the area are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head counted 5,019 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,437 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 39% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 71.0% of all households in the area, consisting of couples without children at 39.0%, couples with children at 21.8%, and single parents at 9.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.0%, which is comprised of lone person households at 26.1% and group households at 3.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.6% of adults in Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head hold a university qualification, including 14.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 832 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 979 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels present developmental opportunities, with 20.6% of residents holding a tertiary qualification compared to the NSW state average of 32.2%. Among those with higher education degrees, bachelor degrees account for 14.4%, postgraduate degrees represent 3.7%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 44.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a credential, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (32.1%). Enrolment rates are strong, with 25.2% of the local population engaged in some form of structured education. Within this student group, 10.0% are in primary school, 7.1% attend secondary school, and 2.4% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head reaches 262 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 340 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the public transport network shows 262 bus stops operating in Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head. These stops are served by 25 separate routes, providing 335 passenger trips each week. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 174 meters from their nearest stop. The area is largely residential with a high rate of outward commuting; private vehicles are the primary mode of transport for 95% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. Around 14.1% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect temporary pandemic conditions.
Bus services run at an average frequency of 47 trips per day across the network, representing roughly 1 weekly trip per individual stop. The corresponding map displays the 100 closest transport stops to the geographical center of the area.
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59.7% of residents in Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head report no long-term health condition. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Local health profiles suggest below-average outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic disease trends. Common ailments are slightly elevated across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance coverage is low, held by approximately 49% of the population (~6,609 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 12.6% and 8.4% of residents, respectively. A total of 59.7% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Chronic conditions are elevated among the working-age population. Residents aged 65 and over make up 35.1% of the community (4,745 people), exceeding the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Seniors in the area experience positive health outcomes, with national rankings for this cohort higher than the local average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head is largely Australian-born, at 88.0% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.6%) and Australian (31.4%). 3.9% 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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The local population displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 88.0% of residents born in Australia, 91.8% holding citizenship, and 96.5% speaking only English in the home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 56.7% of the population, which is comparable to the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Regarding family heritage, the primary ancestries reported are English at 32.6%, Australian at 31.4%, and Irish at 8.9%. Variations from regional averages include Australian Aboriginal representation at 3.9% (compared to 4.6% regionally), Scottish ancestry at 8.3% (compared to 8.0%), and Maltese ancestry at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head is 53, older than 95% of areas nationally. 15.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 53, the area is older than Regional NSW (median age of 43) and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, there is a larger proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (20.1% vs 9.4% nationally) and a smaller proportion aged 25 - 34 (7.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 demographic increased from 9.8% to 11.8% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group decreased from 16.0% to 14.6%, and the 45 to 54 group fell from 12.0% to 10.9%.
Looking forward to 2041, projections suggest shifting age patterns, with the 65 to 74 group expected to grow by 26% (an increase of 716 people) to reach 3,426, up from 2,709.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head
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 13 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 — 501 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,476 at the 2021 Census → 13,516 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 (108051168). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.