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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 - South is $940k, with units at $670k. House values have moved 4.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Port Macquarie - South has an estimated 17,489 residents, up from 17,284 at the 2021 Census — a change of 205 people, or 1.2%. 126 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 500 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation, the population of Port Macquarie - South stands at approximately 17,489 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 205 people (1.2%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 17,284 people. This shift is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 17,470 from June 2025 combined with 126 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level yields a density of 499 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and room for potential expansion. Recent population gains were mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up roughly 56.5% of the total increase.
AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are applied. Age bracket growth rates from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Demographic outlooks suggest the area will experience population growth slightly below the regional national median, with a projected expansion of 1,162 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 6.5% increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
198 new dwellings have been approved in Port Macquarie - South over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 78% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, 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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Approximately 39 residential building permits are issued annually in Port Macquarie - South, yielding 198 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 28 approvals have been logged. The local market appears well-balanced regarding supply and demand, with an average of 1.1 individuals moving to the location per constructed dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, helping maintain steady conditions. The average valuation of these new builds is $355,000. Additionally, commercial building permits during the current financial year total $2.4 million, suggesting a quiet commercial construction sector.
Port Macquarie - South exhibits low levels of building activity when contrasted with the Rest of NSW, sitting 71.0% below the regional average on a per capita basis. Such limited construction typically supports demand and valuations for established housing. This rate also lags behind the national average, pointing to a mature market or potential geographical constraints on development. Detached houses comprise 78.0% of new builds, while attached dwellings account for 22.0%, preserving the low-density, family-oriented environment that favors spacious living. The ratio of 759 people in the community per single residential permit underscores the slow pace of local construction. Projections indicate that Port Macquarie - South will add 1,143 residents by 2041, calculated from the latest quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Current building volumes are keeping pace with this growth trajectory, though home buyers might encounter increased competition as the local population increases.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Port Macquarie - South, worth an estimated $10 million. A further 102 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10 billion. 34 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies significantly impact regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 15 projects expected to influence the local area. Among the most significant are Ocean Estate Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie Base Hospital Mechanical and Clinical Infrastructure Upgrade, Port Macquarie Aquatic Facility, and Hastings Residences Port Macquarie, with key details provided in the list below.
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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.
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.
Port Macquarie Base Hospital Mechanical and Clinical Infrastructure Upgrade
The NSW Government is investing $265 million to upgrade Port Macquarie Base Hospital. The project is in master planning and concept design and will deliver a new four-storey inpatient unit building, an expanded and refurbished Emergency Department, new maternity and neonatal units, link bridges, a landscaped courtyard and essential mechanical system upgrades across existing hospital buildings. Survey works have been undertaken to support planning, with community feedback invited on the proposed designs.
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.
Akoya Apartments
A boutique development of 40 premium two and three-bedroom apartments over four levels at 28-30 Waugh Street, Port Macquarie. Designed by Stewart Architecture, Akoya occupies a natural rise directly opposite Westport Park and the Hastings River, with upper-level apartments capturing panoramic views across the marina, harbour foreshores and far northern waterways. Each apartment features floor-to-ceiling windows, engineered timber flooring, ducted air conditioning, stone kitchens with Bosch appliances and opulent ensuites. Now under construction.
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.
Hastings Residences Port Macquarie
Boutique development featuring 16 residential apartments with high-quality finishes, engineered timber floors, premium Miele appliances, and Davinci Blanco Smartstone benchtops. Only 5 residences remain available for sale. Mix of 2 and 3-bedroom apartments designed for relaxed coastal living with leafy park outlook and Hastings River views.
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.
7,912 residents of Port Macquarie - South are employed, from a labour force of 8,089. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 55.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,386, about 88% 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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Port Macquarie - South is characterized by a skilled resident workforce with strong representation in essential services, alongside a low unemployment rate of 2.2%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,912, while the local unemployment rate was 1.9% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is below average, standing at 55.8% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a moderate 15.8% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
Health care & social assistance is particularly dominant, with local employment concentration reaching 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing only 0.4% of residents compared to the regional average of 5.3%. A comparison between the local working population and resident workers suggests the area provides limited job opportunities within its own borders. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labour force contracted by 3.4% during the twelve months ending March 2026, matching a 3.4% drop in employment and leaving the unemployment rate steady. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9% and its labour force shrink by 0.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future labour demand. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by industry. Adjusting these national rates to reflect the specific industry mix of Port Macquarie - South indicates local employment could rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, representing a simple weighted model that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Port Macquarie - South is $1,385 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $691 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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Port Macquarie - South SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $49,519 and an average income of $62,880, based on financial year 2023 postcode data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures fall below national benchmarks and are lower than the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be roughly $54,629 for the median and $69,369 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes in the lower bands, tracking between the 26th and 27th percentiles.
In terms of earnings brackets, 28.2% of residents (4,931 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns with the broader regional figure of 29.9% for this group. Housing affordability remains a significant challenge, with residents retaining only 84.1% of their income, placing the area in the 27th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the community in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Port Macquarie - South had 6,855 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 3% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,814 a month. Rent absorbs 30.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential properties in Port Macquarie - South consisted of 80.0% standalone houses and 20.0% alternative housing formats such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Outright home ownership in Port Macquarie - South was high at 47.5%, exceeding the Regional NSW rate, while the remaining homes were occupied by buyers with a mortgage (30.2%) or tenants renting (22.3%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $1,814 per month, and the median weekly rent was $420, both higher than the Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Port Macquarie - South are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are notably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Port Macquarie - South counted 6,855 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 71.1% of households in the area, consisting of couples with children at 26.2%, couples without children at 33.8%, and single parent households at 10.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.9% of households, with single-person homes making up 26.3% and group housing comprising 2.6%. The median household occupancy is 2.4 persons, matching the Regional NSW average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.4% of adults in Port Macquarie - South hold a university qualification, including 16.1% with a bachelor degree and 4.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,759 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,056 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 - South are lower than regional averages, with 23.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university qualification compared to 32.2% across NSW. This suggests opportunities for further academic and skills development. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 16.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 27.6%. Participation in study is high, with 26.1% of the population enrolled in formal learning.
This group is composed of 9.4% in primary schools, 8.5% in secondary schools, and 3.0% in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Port Macquarie - South reaches 148 stops on 91 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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An analysis of public transport reveals 148 active stops within Port Macquarie - South, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 91 distinct routes, offering a combined 1,461 passenger trips per week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 180 meters from their nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home, which is below the regional average.
Approximately 15.8% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements. Route schedules show an average of 208 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 9 weekly services per transit stop. The map highlights the location of the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.1% of residents in Port Macquarie - South report no long-term health condition. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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An assessment of mortality figures and chronic illness rates by AreaSearch indicates that Port Macquarie - South faces notable health issues, with common ailments affecting both younger and older residents. The rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 50% of the population (~8,814 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 11.7% and 9.1% of residents. Meanwhile, 61.1% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are higher than average among working-age residents.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.9% of the community (4,886 people), exceeding the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Health profiles for older residents show some difficulties, with national rankings aligning generally with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Port Macquarie - South is largely Australian-born, at 85.7% of residents, with 4.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (29.1%). 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 in Port Macquarie - South is lower than average, with 85.7% of residents born in Australia, 93.2% holding citizenship, and 95.5% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, practiced by 60.2% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 33.3% of the population, Australian at 29.1%, and Irish at 10.3%. There is also higher representation of certain other groups relative to the region, with Scottish ancestors at 8.5% of the population (compared to 8.0% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%), and Dutch at 1.4% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Port Macquarie - South is 48, older than 89% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 19.2% 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 of 48 years in Port Macquarie - South is higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of residents in the 75 - 84 cohort (10.9%), while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller (8.0%) than in Regional NSW. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 15 to 24 age bracket expanded from 9.5% to 11.2% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 10.6% to 11.8%. In contrast, the 65 to 74 group declined from 13.7% to 12.4%.
Projections to 2041 suggest significant changes in the age profile, with the 35 to 44 cohort expected to grow by 545 people (26%) from 2,068 to 2,614, while the 15 to 24 and 75 to 84 cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Port Macquarie - South
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 2 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 — 126 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,284 at the 2021 Census → 17,489 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 (108041620). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.