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The median house price in Parkes (NSW) is $475k, with units at $410k. House values have moved 5.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Parkes (NSW) has an estimated 11,007 residents, up from 10,919 at the 2021 Census. Density is about 47 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 Parkes is approximately 11,007 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 88 residents (0.8%) compared to the 10,919 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated figure is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,998, combined with 92 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level yields a density of 46 persons per square kilometer, which ensures residents have plenty of personal space. Although this 0.8% increase since the 2021 census is small, it outperformed the SA3 region which experienced a decline of -0.6%.
The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 76.8% of the total demographic gains in recent times. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch uses projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as the base year. Where these figures are unavailable, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government's 2022 release (with a 2021 base year) are applied. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are extended to project figures from 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transformations, population expansion is projected to run slightly below the median for non-metropolitan Australian localities, with the region expected to grow by 753 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 6.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
215 new dwellings have been approved in Parkes (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That is 3.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 64% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 15, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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In Parkes, residential building approvals have averaged approximately 43 per annum, totaling 215 dwelling approvals over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) alongside 14 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Amidst recent population declines, the supply of housing has successfully aligned with demand to maintain a balanced market offering favorable options for purchasers, with newly constructed residences averaging a cost of $367,000. Additionally, commercial development shows strong upward momentum, evidenced by $38.0 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year. Compared to the Rest of NSW, development activity in Parkes is slightly elevated, running 38.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which supports local property values while preserving options for purchasers.
The mix of recent building approvals consists of 64.0% freestanding houses and 36.0% townhouses or multi-family units, indicating a growing diversity of attached dwellings that provide varied choices across different price points, ranging from large family residences to compact, affordable properties. This represents a notable shift from the established housing profile, which is currently 88.0% standalone houses, reflecting a scarcity of development sites as well as evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. The area displays about 294 people for every residential approval, pointing to a low density development landscape. Projections for the future indicate that Parkes will add 744 residents by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. In light of prevailing building trends, the supply of new housing is anticipated to easily satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for population gains that outpace current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Parkes (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Parkes (NSW), worth an estimated $1.01 billion. A further 89 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $42.3 billion. 32 are already under construction and 34 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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Local performance is strongly shaped by modifications to infrastructure, major projects, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 16 projects expected to influence the local area. Key initiatives include the Parkes Special Activation Precinct, the Parkes National Logistics Hub Infrastructure Extension, the Middleton Urban Masterplan, and the Parkes Arbour Shopping Centre Redevelopment, with the most relevant developments detailed in the list below.
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Parkes Special Activation Precinct
A 4,800-hectare master-planned industrial estate and inland port precinct at Parkes, focused on freight and logistics, advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, energy and resource recovery. The NSW Government-led precinct has completed planning and is in the delivery phase, with development-ready serviced land, streamlined planning support and business concierge services available. Current works and related approvals include enabling infrastructure, road and utility upgrades, the determined 132kV and 66kV powerline augmentation works, and private developments such as Parkes Gateway retail and light industrial space.
Parkes Water Security Program
An $80 million water infrastructure program upgrading Parkes Shire's ageing water supply network. Works include duplication of 35 kilometres of raw water transfer pipeline, two new pump stations (Eugowra Road and Akuna Road), augmentation of the Lachlan River pump station, a new pre-treatment plant, a new 20ML raw water storage lagoon, bore refurbishments, and solar energy systems. The program will more than double Parkes' current water transfer capacity and future-proof supply for residential and industrial growth linked to the Parkes Special Activation Precinct.
Parkes Wetlands
Parkes Shire Council is transforming the former sewage treatment ponds on Akuna Road into the Parkes Wetlands, a major biodiversity, recreation and ecotourism destination. Stage 1 earthworks were completed in 2023 and the 2.5 km all-abilities walking track was completed in early 2025. Current works include boardwalks, bird hides, viewing platforms, habitat creation, revegetation, interpretive signage, public art and an outdoor learning shelter. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.
Middleton Urban Masterplan
A long term strategic framework to transform Middleton from rural residential to urban residential land. The plan facilitates approximately 500 new dwellings and includes upgrades to water, sewer, stormwater, and transport infrastructure. It ensures connectivity to Parkes Hospital and integrates new open spaces and active transport networks to support sustainable population growth in southern Parkes.
East Parkes Master Plan and Servicing Strategy
Comprehensive urban framework guiding the development of the Tanks Road and Harrowvale precincts. The strategy integrates updated 2022 flood modelling to deliver sustainable infrastructure for water, sewer, and electricity, ultimately supporting approximately 3,480 new dwellings to address regional housing shortages.
Parkes National Logistics Hub Infrastructure Extension
Infrastructure servicing works to extend water, sewer, roads and other essential services supporting expansion of the Parkes National Logistics Hub within the Parkes Special Activation Precinct. The works enable further industrial and freight developments associated with the National Logistics Hub and support major logistics operators and intermodal freight growth.
Wiradjuri Indigenous Cultural Garden
A value-add component of the Recycled Water Rising Main Project aimed at increasing community awareness of local Aboriginal heritage and culture. Part of efforts to preserve and celebrate Wiradjuri language and traditions in Parkes.
Rose Street Subdivision (Former Parkes Hospital Site)
32-lot residential subdivision on the former Parkes Hospital site. Stage 1 will create 9 initial lots with completion scheduled for March 30, 2026. Project includes bulk earthworks, retaining walls, two new roads, and full servicing infrastructure. Development application was unanimously approved by Council in September 2023.
5,602 residents of Parkes (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 5,844. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 66.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce in Parkes is evenly distributed between white and blue collar occupations, with a strong presence of essential services and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. In March 2026, the employed resident population stood at 5,602, matching the Regional NSW unemployment rate of 4.1%, while the participation rate of 66.2% significantly exceeded the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a modest 8.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and mining.
The region displays a high concentration of mining jobs, with a employment share that is 3.9 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a smaller footprint, employing 13.2% of the local workforce compared to 16.9% across the region. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are somewhat limited. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12-month period, the total labour force shrank by 1.2% and overall employment fell by 2.4%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labour force decrease by 0.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.5 percentage points. Future local demand trends can be evaluated using national employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five-year and ten-year national projections have been combined with the local workforce composition to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but individual sectors show highly variable trajectories. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the current employment structure of Parkes indicates that local jobs could grow by 5.7% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though this calculation represents a simple extrapolation and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Parkes (NSW) is $1,389 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $728 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,484 a year against an average of $62,998. 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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According to the most recent Australian Taxation Office data compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, the income level in Parkes SA2 falls below the national average. The median income for taxpayers in this area is $53,484 while the average income reaches $62,998. These figures contrast with those for Regional NSW, which are $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. When adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates place the median at approximately $59,004 and the average at approximately $69,499 as of March 2026.
Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Parkes occupy a modest position, falling between the 27th and 34th percentiles. The earnings distribution reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band accounts for 30.2% of the community, representing 3,324 individuals. This rate closely mirrors regional levels, where 29.9% of people fall into the same bracket. Housing affordability remains relatively strong with 86.8% of income retained, although disposable income ranks below average at the 31st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Parkes (NSW) had 4,148 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 7% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the housing stock in Parkes consisted of 88.5% standalone houses and 11.4% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to Regional NSW averages of 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in Parkes stood at 34.9%, trailing Regional NSW, with the remaining residences being held under a mortgage (34.1%) or rented (31.0%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $1,300 per month, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $260, compared to $330 in Regional NSW.
Nationally, the monthly mortgage commitments in Parkes are substantially lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Parkes (NSW) counted 4,148 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the majority of households at 66.6%, consisting of couples with children at 25.5%, couples without children at 27.2%, and single parent households at 12.9%. The remaining 33.4% are non-family households, which are made up of single-person households at 30.9% and group households at 2.6%. The median household size is 2.4 people, matching the average across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.3% of adults in Parkes (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 10.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 31.6% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,858 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 932 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 presents an area for improvement, with only 14.3% of residents holding a university qualification, which is lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap highlights opportunities for focused educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical and vocational qualifications are highly prevalent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational training, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.1% and certificates at 31.6%. Engagement in learning is high, with 28.9% of the population currently participating in formal studies.
This enrollment consists of 11.4% in primary schools, 9.0% in secondary schools, and 2.0% in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Parkes (NSW) reaches 499 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 680 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 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 statistics show 499 active transit stops in Parkes, consisting of bus and train options. These stops are served by 40 distinct routes that together provide 683 passenger trips weekly. Transit access is high, with residents living an average of 126 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 93% and walking accounting for 5%. The average rate of vehicle ownership is 1.4 per household. Working from home is relatively uncommon at 8.5% of residents, as recorded in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 97 trips per day, which represents approximately 1 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.8% of residents in Parkes (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 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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Analysis by AreaSearch regarding mortality and the occurrence of long-term illnesses suggests that Parkes faces significant health challenges. Chronic health conditions are prevalent in both older and younger demographics, and the rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 50% of the population (~5,547 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common chronic illnesses reported by residents are arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.7 and 9.7% of the population respectively, while 62.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic disease rates are elevated among the working-age cohort.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 20.2% of the local population (representing 2,224 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Senior health outcomes show some challenges, with national comparative ranks generally mirroring those of the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Parkes (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 93.5% of residents, with 4.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.0%) and English (31.1%). 9.1% 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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Parkes displays lower levels of cultural diversity compared to wider averages, with citizens making up 90.8% of the population, 93.5% of residents born in Australia, and 95.8% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 68.2% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in Parkes are Australian at 34.0%, English at 31.1%, and Australian Aboriginal at 9.1%. There are minor differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Irish heritage accounting for 8.0% of the population (compared to 8.8% regionally), French heritage at 0.4% (compared to 0.4%), and South Australian heritage at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Parkes (NSW) is 39. 26.0% 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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The median age in Parkes is 39 years, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and close to the Australian average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, Parkes has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (13.3%) but a smaller proportion aged 65 - 74 (10.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 11.9% to 13.3% of the population, while the 55 to 64 bracket has decreased from 12.4% to 11.3%. Demographic forecasts for 2041 indicate notable changes in the age profile, led by a 20% expansion in the 25 to 34 age group (adding 289 people to grow from 1,469 to 1,759), while the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 cohorts are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Parkes (NSW)
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
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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 15 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 — 92 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,919 at the 2021 Census → 11,007 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 (103021067). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.