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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 Orange Surrounds is $690k, with units at $600k. House values have moved 1.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Orange Surrounds has an estimated 12,296 residents, up from 11,830 at the 2021 Census — a change of 466 people, or 3.9%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 419 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to demographic research by AreaSearch, the population across Orange Surrounds reaches approximately 12,296 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 11,830 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 466 people (3.9%). This net adjustment incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 12,138 as of June 2025 alongside 419 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. Spatially, this corresponds to a density of 2.7 persons per square kilometer, ensuring spacious living conditions throughout the district. Expanding by 3.9% since the 2021 census, Orange Surrounds outpaced the wider SA4 region (2.3%) and the SA3 area, positioning it at the forefront of local regional expansion.
Natural increase served as the primary growth engine, accounting for roughly 44.1% of recent net population additions, while overseas migration and interstate migration both registered positive inflows as well. SA2 geographic projections prepared by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 with 2022 as the base year) are utilized by AreaSearch, while SA2 territories not covered by these datasets rely on NSW State Government projections (released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year). Age-cohort specific growth trends from these datasets are applied across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking toward long-term demographic trajectories, expansion is projected to sit slightly under the median benchmark for Australian non-metropolitan areas, with the locality slated to add 1,376 persons to 2041 under the most recent annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 9.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
374 new dwellings have been approved in Orange Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 74 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 75 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Orange Surrounds have maintained a yearly pace of roughly 74 new dwellings, accumulating to 374 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an inflow rate of only 0.8 new residents per year per newly approved dwelling throughout the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local additions are matching or outpacing demand. This dynamic ensures plentiful options for prospective purchasers and establishes headroom for demographic expansion above existing expectations. Construction values for these new properties average $556,000, which sits higher than broader regional standards and underscores an emphasis on premium residential construction.
Furthermore, $6.1 million in commercial development approvals was logged during this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential orientation of the locality. When evaluated against Rest of NSW, building activity in Orange Surrounds tracks at a higher rate (standing 44.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), preserving healthy market choice while safeguarding existing real estate values. Recent residential construction is heavily weighted toward detached dwellings at 92.0%, with medium and high-density housing accounting for 8.0%, upholding the traditional low-density profile with freestanding homes tailored to buyers desiring extra space. A ratio of roughly 164 people per dwelling approval further underlines the low-density nature of the area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Orange Surrounds is projected to see an additional 1,218 residents through to 2041. Provided prevailing construction volumes persist, future residential supply appears fully capable of satisfying demand, creating favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating residential expansion beyond current population projections.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Orange Surrounds, worth an estimated $945 million. A further 103 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $31.1 billion. 30 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy 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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Urban development, public infrastructure upgrades, and key strategic planning initiatives exert a significant influence on district performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects that are poised to shape the surrounding area. Prominent developments include the Molong Road Entrance Candidate Area, Torulosa Rise, North Corridor Candidate Area, and Bingara Gardens Seniors Housing, with the key details for these priority initiatives outlined below.
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Alchemy Orange
Alchemy Orange is an exclusive masterplanned community designed around 40,000sqm of landscaped parkland, featuring a spring-fed lake and architectural residences. The project consists of 56 new homes, with the first 36 homes accelerated into construction in 2026 through the NSW Government's Pre-sale Finance Guarantee. The development emphasizes high-quality urban renewal with mountain views and integrated fitness loops.
Alchemy Orange
Alchemy Orange is a premium masterplanned residential estate in the Shiralee precinct. The development features architecturally designed, turnkey homes, including an exclusive over-60s enclave known as The Reserve Collection. The project integrates 40,000 square meters of landscaped parklands, a spring-fed lake, and walking trails. Construction is currently underway with civil works completed.
Mitchell Highway Safety Upgrade - Bathurst to Orange
A rolling program of safety and capacity improvements along approximately 50 kilometres of the Mitchell Highway between Bathurst and Orange. Works include flexible safety barriers, widened centrelines, overtaking lanes, intersection upgrades, shoulder sealing, rumble strips, and roadside guardrails. Multiple stages have been completed since 2019. The current active stage, Vittoria West, involves highway widening, a new westbound overtaking lane, a dedicated right-turn lane at Gardiners Road, and median safety barriers. The next stage, Dunkeld West, has been allocated $17.64 million under the Towards Zero Safer Roads Program.
Molong Road Entrance Candidate Area
Proposed development area at Molong Road entrance to Orange, one of eight candidate areas identified by Orange City Council for future residential and commercial development as part of comprehensive city growth strategy.
Kerrs Creek Wind Farm
RES Australia is proposing the Kerrs Creek Wind Farm between the communities of Kerrs Creek and Euchareena within the Dubbo and Cabonne LGAs. The project concept encompasses up to 55 wind turbines with associated hardstands, an electrical substation, switching station, overhead and underground cable reticulation, operations and maintenance facility, and temporary construction structures across approximately 8,800 hectares of farmland.
Bingara Gardens Seniors Housing
A $34.7 million co-living seniors housing development comprising 82 rooms across four buildings (two single-storey and two two-storey). The project features long-term rental accommodation to provide housing security, an ambulance bay, landscaped communal outdoor areas, and a 14-seat community bus. The site's existing dwelling will be converted into a residential clubhouse.
North Corridor Candidate Area
Future residential and mixed-use development area identified in Orange's northern corridor as part of the city's comprehensive housing strategy. One of eight candidate areas identified by Orange City Council for future urban growth and development.
Witton Place Candidate Area Development
Major residential development area providing approximately 300 new homes in Orange's western corridor. Development facilitated by Orange City Council with private developers delivering mixed housing types and community infrastructure.
7,006 residents of Orange Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 7,109. Unemployment sits at 1.4%, with participation at 73.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,568, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Orange Surrounds features a highly capable local workforce, marked by solid presence in key service industries and a low jobless rate of 1.4%. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 7,006, with the local unemployment rate tracking 2.7% below Regional NSW's figure of 4.1%. Workforce engagement is also elevated, standing at 73.0% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census findings indicate that 18.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors for area residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Specialization is exceptionally pronounced within agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the local workforce share reaches 2.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, accommodation & food demonstrates lower representation, engaging only 4.7% of workers in Orange Surrounds relative to 7.8% across Regional NSW. Comparing the Census count of local jobs to the resident workforce indicates a modest volume of employment opportunities within the immediate boundary. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS figures indicates that across the 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 1.2% while employment slipped by 1.6%, lifting the jobless rate by 0.4 percentage points. Across Regional NSW, employment contracted by 0.9%, the labor force decreased by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. Broader insight into future workforce demand in Orange Surrounds is provided by national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in Mar-26. These five-year and ten-year modeling horizons have been aligned with the area's industry profile to gauge future workforce trajectories. Across the nation, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge widely across individual sectors. Translating these sector-specific forecasts onto the local industry structure suggests employment in Orange Surrounds could grow by 5.6% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighted extrapolation for context and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Orange Surrounds is $1,799 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $855 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,693 a year against an average of $71,291. 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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Income levels in the Orange Surrounds SA2 outperform national benchmarks according to AreaSearch's review of ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023, showing a median taxable income of $55,693 alongside a mean of $71,291. These metrics exceed the Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $61,441 for median earnings and $78,648 for average earnings as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings across Orange Surrounds aligned near the 56th percentile nationwide.
In terms of earnings brackets, the single largest cohort is the 31.3% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,848 residents), comparable to the 29.9% observed across the surrounding region. After meeting accommodation expenses, households retain 88.8% of income, demonstrating healthy disposable capacity, while the district achieves a SEIFA income placement in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Orange Surrounds had 4,158 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,773 a month. Rent absorbs 14.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census shows that the housing stock in Orange Surrounds was composed of 93.8% houses alongside 6.3% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional NSW's distribution of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Furthermore, outright home ownership was notably elevated relative to Regional NSW, registering at 45.6%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 40.2% and rental accommodation comprised 14.2%. Monthly mortgage commitments averaged a median of $1,773 locally compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW, whereas weekly median rent stood at $260 against $330 regionally.
On a nationwide scale, mortgage repayments in Orange Surrounds sit below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Orange Surrounds counted 4,158 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 21% 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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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 77.5%, including 35.2% couples with children, 34.1% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. The remaining 22.5% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-person households representing 21.4% and group households making up 1.1%. The area records a median household size of 2.6 people, exceeding the Regional NSW figure of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.8% of adults in Orange Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 16.5% with a bachelor degree and 4.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. 14 schools serve the area, with 1,240 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 975 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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Tertiary educational attainment within Orange Surrounds sits below broader state averages, as 23.8% of residents aged 15+ hold a university degree relative to 32.2% in NSW, indicating scope for further academic upskilling. Bachelor qualifications represent the largest tertiary segment at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widely held, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 10.6% holding advanced diplomas and 29.7% holding certificates. Participation across formal learning programs is elevated throughout the community, with 31.3% of residents currently enrolled in study.
Among this group, 12.5% attend primary schooling, 9.7% participate in secondary education, and 2.9% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Orange Surrounds reaches 655 stops on 94 routes, timetabled for about 840 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Orange Surrounds encompasses 655 active transport stops featuring bus services. These points are connected by 94 distinct routes that deliver 842 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is well rated, with local residents generally situated 224 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the district's residential orientation, outward commuting is standard; private motor vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 94%, while 5% of trips are made by walking. Vehicle ownership stands at 2.1 per dwelling, exceeding regional averages, while 18.3% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings).
Transit services maintain an operational frequency of 120 trips per day across the combined network, which translates to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 nearest stops in relation to the centerpoint of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.7% of residents in Orange Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic health patterns indicate superior overall health outcomes in Orange Surrounds, where both younger and older demographics exhibit low occurrences of major medical conditions. Private health insurance adoption is substantial, covering roughly 54% of the population (~6,652 people), outpacing the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent long-term conditions recorded locally, affecting 8.7 and 8.2% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 68.7% of the community reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions, surpassing the Regional NSW rate of 63.3%. Health metrics for the working-age cohort remain standard.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 22.0% of the population (2,706 people), tracking beneath the Regional NSW share of 23.3%. Older cohorts in the area demonstrate particularly robust health metrics, securing higher national standings than the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Orange Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 93.5% of residents, with 2.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.0%) and English (31.9%). 3.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Orange Surrounds track beneath regional norms, with 92.0% of the community holding Australian citizenship, 93.5% born in Australia, and 97.9% speaking only English in their households. Christianity is the dominant religious faith, adhered to by 69.1% of people in Orange Surrounds, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage (country of birth of parents), the leading declared backgrounds in Orange Surrounds are Australian at 35.0% (markedly above the 30.0% regional average), English at 31.9%, and Irish at 9.8%. Additional ancestral representations show distinctive patterns, with Scottish backgrounds accounting for 8.3% of Orange Surrounds (vs 8.0% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 3.1% (vs 4.6%), and Maltese ancestry recorded at 0.4% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Orange Surrounds is 43. 20.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic age distribution in Orange Surrounds aligns closely with Regional NSW benchmarks, showing a maximum variance of only 4.4 percentage points. The median age is an estimated 43 as at August 2026, identical to the figure logged in the 2021 Census and matching the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census, while the national Census median stood at 38. Since that Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 and older has grown from 19.7% to an estimated 22.0%. Looking toward 2041, senior cohorts are projected to constitute the primary component of population gains, increasing by 569 residents (21%) to reach 3,275.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Orange Surrounds
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 4 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 Jun 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 — 419 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,830 at the 2021 Census → 12,296 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 (103041079). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.