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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 Port Macquarie - East is $1.05m, with units at $640k. House values have moved 3.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Port Macquarie - East has an estimated 11,916 residents, up from 11,764 at the 2021 Census — a change of 152 people, or 1.3%. 170 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,681 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Port Macquarie - East stands at approximately 11,916 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 11,764 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 152 people (1.3%). This net movement is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 11,908 as of June 2025 alongside 170 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With these numbers, the local population density reaches 1,680 persons per square kilometer, placing it above the typical benchmark across nationwide areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 80.4% of total population expansion over recent timeframes. Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 as a baseline year are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 regions, whereas localities excluded from that dataset adopt NSW State Government SA2 projections issued in 2022 using 2021 as a base. Age-specific expansion trajectories derived from these models are subsequently carried forward across all localities between 2032 and 2041. Looking toward long-term demographic patterns, overall growth is forecast to track slightly under the median benchmark for regional Australia, with local headcounts expected to expand by 1,021 persons leading into 2041 under prevailing annual ERP statistics, equating to an 8.5% total increase over the 16 years.
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156 new dwellings have been approved in Port Macquarie - East over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 40% 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 across Port Macquarie - East have averaged approximately 31 dwellings per year, totaling 156 homes consented across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because the area welcomed an average of only 1 people each year for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to housing stock are matching or exceeding local demand, widening options for purchasers and facilitating higher population expansion than forecast models indicate. The average construction value of new builds sits at $615,000, illustrating an emphasis by builders on upscale, higher-end stock.
Concurrently, non-residential activity remains subdued, with commercial building consents totaling $2.0 million during the ongoing financial year. Residential building activity in Port Macquarie - East tracks significantly below the broader regional standard, falling 64.0% below regional average per person recorded across Rest of NSW. Constrained additions of new housing typically reinforce buyer demand and preserve values among established dwellings. Construction volumes similarly trail nationwide benchmarks, highlighting the established character of the suburb alongside possible planning constraints. Of the pipeline of new dwellings, 40.0% comprise detached dwellings while 60.0% consist of townhouses or apartments, delivering medium-density alternatives suited to downsizers, newcomers, and property investors. Indicative of a mature housing market, the suburb maintains roughly 739 people per dwelling approval. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, Port Macquarie - East is forecast to gain an additional 1,013 residents by 2041. Although local building activity is tracking at a sustainable rate relative to anticipated growth, prospective home buyers could face heightened competition as the local community continues to expand.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Port Macquarie - East
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Port Macquarie - East, worth an estimated $616 million. A further 99 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.4 billion. 36 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Capital investments, public planning strategies, and infrastructure upgrades exert a major influence on regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 11 significant local initiatives positioned to influence the area. Among the most prominent developments are Ocean Estate Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie Aquatic Facility, Hastings Residences Port Macquarie, and the Port Macquarie Southern Breakwall Repair, with additional details provided on projects holding the highest direct local impact.
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Port Macquarie Aquatic Facility
The Port Macquarie Aquatic Facility (PMAF) is a planned regional sports hub intended to replace the ageing Port Macquarie War Memorial Olympic Pool. As of May 2026, the project remains the Council's highest priority recreational infrastructure project with full development consent from the Northern Regional Planning Panel. Stage 1 features a 10-lane 50m outdoor pool, a 25m pool with a transparent roof, a 20m indoor program pool with a moveable floor, a gym, and 128 parking spaces.Stage 2 includes a splash pad, water slides, and further gym and parking expansions. While construction was initially targeted for 2026, the project is currently in a funding-dependent holding phase following a declined federal grant in 2025. Council continues to actively advocate for State and Federal funding to commence works.
Ocean Estate Port Macquarie
Premium 19-lot residential estate positioned on the highest elevation in Port Macquarie known as Transit Hill. Luxury custom-designed family homes with uninterrupted ocean views, surrounded by 3 acres of protected rainforest with private walking trails. Features exclusive builder concierge service and council-approved designs.
Salt Town Beach
A luxury residential development featuring 15 three-bedroom plus study apartments. Designed by King + Campbell, the project emphasizes contemporary coastal architecture with curved forms and high-end finishes, situated directly opposite Town Beach.
Tara Town Beach
Tara Town Beach is a completed boutique luxury coastal development comprising 24 premium two and three-bedroom residences opposite Town Beach in Port Macquarie. The project has reached practical completion with apartments now occupied and remaining residences being marketed for sale.
29 Park Street Mixed-Use Development
A proposed 18-storey State Significant Development (SSD) featuring 210 dwellings, including 35 affordable housing units, alongside hotel, entertainment, and commercial space on the corner of Park and Warlters streets.
Town Beach Reserve Master Plan
A comprehensive council-led framework to upgrade the popular Town Beach Reserve precinct. Key scope elements include seawall reinforcement and coastal protection enhancements, realignment and widening of active shared pathways, increased native tree canopy coverage, and modernised park amenities and recreational facilities.
Port Macquarie City Heart Strategy and Master Plan
A long-term strategic planning framework and master plan aiming to transform Port Macquarie's CBD into a highly walkable, mixed-use civic, cultural, and economic hub. The plan identifies strategic considerations to enhance development, provide additional housing opportunities, and create a better-connected city centre.
Port Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion
A 10 million dollar expansion featuring a new seventh operating theatre, a new central sterilising department, onsite radiology, expanded day surgery admission areas, upgraded patient rooms, main reception, and additional parking to meet growing regional healthcare needs.
6,120 residents of Port Macquarie - East are employed, from a labour force of 6,304. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 62.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% 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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Port Macquarie - East is characterized by an educated labor pool, strong participation across essential services, and an unemployment rate standing at a modest 2.9%. Records from March 2026 indicate that 6,120 residents are actively employed, with the local jobless rate tracking 1.2% below Regional NSW's figure of 4.1%. Workforce engagement remains consistent with broader norms, registering a participation rate of 62.9% relative to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Furthermore, 15.7% of local workers reported working remotely during the Census, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be factored into historical interpretation.
Resident employment is primarily anchored by health care & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food. Representation within health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, registering at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.7% of the local workforce, trailing the 5.3% seen across Regional NSW. While there is a local employment base, comparison between Census working figures and the overall residential population points to a substantial proportion of workers traveling beyond the suburb boundaries for their jobs. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that over the preceding 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 3.4% as employment numbers declined by 3.1%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage points reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Regional NSW witnessed a 0.9% drop in total employment and a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, alongside a 0.5 percentage point increase in joblessness. Broader labor demand patterns within Port Macquarie - East can be assessed against nationwide industry forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Projected across five and ten-year intervals and weighted across the local sector composition, these models offer insight into future employment trends. While nationwide job growth is estimated at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectory variations between sectors suggest local employment could rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (noting this calculation represents a basic weighting extrapolation provided for context without factoring in localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Port Macquarie - East is $1,396 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $761 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,519 a year against an average of $62,880. 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023, taxpayers residing in the Port Macquarie - East SA2 recorded a median personal income of $49,519 and an average income of $62,880. These earnings sit below nationwide levels and compare to benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) across Regional NSW. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach roughly $54,629 for median earnings and $69,369 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local household, family, and individual income tiers in the 28th to 40th percentiles.
Specifically, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket accounts for 28.3% of local residents (3,372 individuals), which aligns with the 29.9% share found regionally. Housing costs absorb a substantial share of earnings, leaving 82.5% of income remaining and positioning the area at the 26th percentile for housing affordability, with an overall SEIFA income score within the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Port Macquarie - East had 4,990 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 55% detached houses and 30% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,753 a month. Rent absorbs 25.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.0%. 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 records indicate that the housing profile of Port Macquarie - East is made up of 54.6% houses and 45.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional NSW where the breakdown is 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands at 34.1%, trailing broader Regional NSW benchmarks, while remaining properties are held under mortgage (24.9%) or rented (41.0%). Median monthly mortgage obligations were recorded at $1,753, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,733, while median weekly rent was $350 compared to $330 regionally. On a national scale, local mortgage repayments fall below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track below the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Port Macquarie - East counted 4,990 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 62.2% of all households, consisting of couples without children (28.8%), couples with children (21.6%), and single parent families (11.1%). Non-family living situations represent 37.8% of the total, comprised of lone person households at 33.9% and group households at 3.9%. The median household size stands at 2.2 people, which is slightly below the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.8% of adults in Port Macquarie - East hold a university qualification, including 19.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.4% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,364 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 998 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 in Port Macquarie - East exceed broader regional averages, with 28.8% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 16.9% in the SA4 region and 19.8% across the SA3 area. This strong tertiary foundation supports engagement in skilled and professional sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest single qualification category at 19.9%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational qualifications are also widespread, with 37.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (25.4%). Community participation in learning programs is substantial, with 27.9% of local residents actively enrolled in study.
This proportion comprises 9.1% attending primary school, 7.6% engaged in secondary education, and 5.0% enrolled in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Port Macquarie - East reaches 114 stops on 103 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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The public transit network within Port Macquarie - East includes 114 active transport stops served by local buses. Commuters have access to 103 separate routes that collectively deliver 1,370 weekly passenger trips. Overall transit access is strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 148 meters. Reflecting the area's residential profile, outbound travel is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of journeys and 4% walking. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.2 per dwelling, trailing the regional standard. In addition, 15.7% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit services maintain an operational frequency of 195 trips per day across the collective route network, translating to roughly 12 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping shows the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the statistical area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.7% of residents in Port Macquarie - East report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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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Public health indicators compiled by AreaSearch demonstrate positive health outcomes across Port Macquarie - East, with low mortality rates and minimal chronic illness prevalence observed among both younger and older demographics. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 50% of the population (~6,005 people), which compares to the national average of 55.7%. The most widely reported chronic diagnoses across the locality are mental health conditions and arthritis, recorded among 9.6 and 9.4% of residents, respectively. A total of 64.7% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the 63.3% recorded across Regional NSW.
Among residents of working age, chronic disease rates sit above broader averages. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.0% of the community (3,099 people), exceeding the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%. Health metrics among older residents remain favorable, aligning closely with national averages across the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Port Macquarie - East is largely Australian-born, at 84.7% of residents, with 5.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.2%) and Australian (28.0%). 3.0% 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 within Port Macquarie - East is relatively subdued, with 84.7% of residents born in Australia, 90.2% holding Australian citizenship, and 94.6% using only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the predominant faith, accounting for 51.4% of the population in Port Macquarie - East, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parental heritage, the most prevalent ancestral backgrounds reported in Port Macquarie - East include English (32.2%), Australian (28.0%), and Irish (10.8%). Notable proportional differences also emerge across other heritage groups, including Scottish ancestry at 8.8% in Port Macquarie - East (compared to 8.0% regionally), French at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%), and Australian Aboriginal representation at 3.0% (compared to 4.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Port Macquarie - East is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 21.1% 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 structure of Port Macquarie - East aligns closely with broader regional benchmarks, displaying a maximum variation of 3.0 percentage points compared to Regional NSW. The median age is estimated at 46, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census, while the national median was 38. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 and over has increased from 22.8% to an estimated 26.0%. Looking toward 2041, senior demographics are projected to drive the greatest net increase, expanding by 335 residents (11%) to reach 3,434.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Port Macquarie - East
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
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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 · Jun 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 | Aug 2026 last month all 11 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 170 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,764 at the 2021 Census → 11,916 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 (108041619). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.