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Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn has an estimated 20,659 residents, up from 17,730 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,929 people, or 16.5%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. 1,404 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 67.2% of that increase. That puts 152 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the resident count for Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn is approximately 20,659 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,929 people (16.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 17,730 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 19,955 and 1,404 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 151 persons per square kilometer, indicating low crowding and capacity for future construction. The 16.5% population expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and the broader state, making the locality a regional growth leader.
This growth was mostly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 67.2% of the total population gains, with natural increase and overseas migration also playing positive roles. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline. For locations missing from this dataset, figures from the NSW State Government projections released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are extended to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the population is projected to rise substantially, placing it in the top quarter of non-metropolitan zones nationwide, with the resident count expected to grow by 8,475 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 37.6% overall increase across 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,665 new dwellings have been approved in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn over the past five years, an average of 333 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 16 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 273 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 66% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 389, 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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Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn has averaged approximately 333 residential building approvals annually, summing to 1,665 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 357 approvals have been logged. With construction supporting an average of 1.5 new residents per completed dwelling annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, supply and demand remain well proportioned, fostering stable market conditions. Meanwhile, new residential construction exhibits an average building cost of $289,000, which matches wider regional trends. Furthermore, commercial building approvals total $658,000 this financial year, pointing to a predominantly residential orientation.
Relative to the Rest of NSW, new home approvals in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn are moderately elevated, running 48.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year period, which maintains choice for buyers while preserving the value of existing homes. Developer engagement is strong, with activity levels significantly exceeding the national average. Recent approvals consist of 66.0% detached houses and 34.0% multi-dwelling units or townhouses, providing a broader selection of medium-density properties across different price levels, ranging from family homes to compact, budget-friendly options. This marks a clear shift from the current housing landscape which is 90.0% houses, showing that vacant building land is becoming scarcer and reflecting a preference for varied, cost-effective housing options. The area registers roughly 44 people for every home approval, pointing to a growing market. Demographic projections suggest that Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn will add 7,770 residents through to 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear sufficient to satisfy this demand, which should keep conditions favourable for buyers and potentially support growth beyond the baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn, worth an estimated $1.54 billion. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $29.8 billion. 48 are already under construction and 61 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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Local infrastructure updates, development schemes, and planning decisions are key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has tracked 42 projects expected to influence the local area. Primary initiatives include the Max McMahon Oval Amenities Redevelopment, the Melville Ford Bridge Replacement (Milton Morris Bridge), the Dalmore Park Employment Hub, and the Truegain Site Remediation, with the most significant items listed below.
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Dalmore Park Employment Hub
Dalmore Park is a 150-hectare master-planned employment and innovation precinct in Rutherford, serving as a major economic driver for the Hunter Region. The development is designed to integrate advanced manufacturing, logistics, health, education, and retail services. As of May 2026, the project is progressing through the strategic planning phase with the 'Draft Dalmore Business and Innovation Precinct Development Control Plan (DCP)' currently on public exhibition by Maitland City Council to guide the site's future layout and sustainable infrastructure.
Melville's Milton Morris Bridge
Replacement of the former one-lane timber Melville Ford Bridge with a new dual-lane elevated concrete bridge approximately 6.7 metres higher to improve flood resilience, safety and connectivity. Following flood damage during 2025, repairs were completed and construction progressed through late 2025. As of February 2026, barrier works, approach road earthworks and final roadworks are underway with the project reported back on track for completion by mid-2026.
Lochinvar Shopping Village
A $30 million staged commercial development to be known as Lochinvar Shopping Village. Stage 1 features a 4,641m2 supermarket building anchored by a 3,000m2 Woolworths, specialty retail, and a bottle shop. Stage 2 includes a 3,422m2 commercial building for retail, food, or medical services. Stage 3 consists of a 1,140m2 Tavern/Pub. The project supports the rapidly growing Lochinvar Ridge and Lochinvar Downs residential estates.
Lochinvar Ridge
Lochinvar Ridge is a premium masterplanned residential community in the Hunter region, delivering generous 700 m2 plus lots with wide 20 m frontages. The estate provides fully serviced, registered land ready to build, with delayed settlement options to mid 2026, protective design guidelines, and easy access to Maitland, Newcastle and Sydney CBDs, local schools, shops, transport and future town centre.
Max McMahon Oval Amenities Redevelopment
A new $3.1 million amenities building has been completed at Max McMahon Oval, Rutherford, replacing a facility dating from the early 1970s. Funded by a $3 million grant from the Australian Government's Investing in Our Communities Program with a $100,000 contribution from Maitland City Council, the building includes four unisex changerooms, accessible public amenities, a canteen, first aid and referee rooms, a timekeeping room, tiered seating with an outdoor covered area, and accessible entries and pathways.The upgrade primarily benefits Maitland Saints AFL Club and Western Suburbs Cricket Club, both of which were consulted throughout design and helped secure the grant funding. The building officially opened in early 2026.
Chisholm 143-Lot Residential Development
143-lot residential development on 16-hectare site at McFarlanes Road, Chisholm. Includes native vegetation retention, stormwater management and community recreational facilities.
Hillcrest Lochinvar
Hillcrest Lochinvar is a 237 lot residential land estate at 259 Windermere Road, Lochinvar in the Hunter Valley[cite: 1]. The project provides serviced lots generally between 450 and 800 sq metres on elevated, relatively flat land with views to the surrounding hills[cite: 1]. The masterplanned estate includes a central park and playground and is located on the northern side of the New England Highway, about 5 minutes from the Hunter Expressway and local schools, shops and sporting facilities[cite: 1].Newquest Property is delivering the development, with Peters Real Estate marketing Stage 2 and Stage 3, which are now selling with Stage 2 registered in early 2026 and Stage 3 expected to register in late 2026 or early 2027 while housing construction progressively follows[cite: 1].
Heritage Parc Estate
Heritage Parc is an award-winning residential land estate featuring 394 lots across 102 hectares with over 50% dedicated to open space, lakes, and recreational facilities. The completed development includes 11 parks and playgrounds, cycleways, sporting fields, community gardens, and an outdoor art gallery. Winner of the 2014 UDIA NSW Award for Excellence in Residential Development. Now includes Oak Tree retirement village and Stonybrook Village over-50s community.
9,186 residents of Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn are employed, from a labour force of 9,496. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 61.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 17,687, 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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The local workforce is evenly distributed between professional and industrial roles, with manufacturing and industrial sectors playing a major part, alongside an unemployment rate of just 3.3% and an estimated 1.9% increase in jobs over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,186, while the jobless rate was 0.8% lower than the 4.1% rate seen in Regional NSW, and the participation rate was generally in line with the Regional NSW level of 60.6%. According to Census data, a moderate 17.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.
The major employment industries for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and mining. Mining is especially prominent, with local employment share reaching 4.1 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 1.5% compared to 5.3% across the region. Local job opportunities appear limited relative to the size of the resident workforce, as shown by comparing the Census local job numbers against the working resident population. According to analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the year ending March 2026 saw a 1.9% rise in employed individuals and a 1.5% expansion of the labor force, leading to a 0.4 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in jobs, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends for Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate future patterns. Nationally, jobs are expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by industry. Projecting these industry-level patterns onto the local workforce mix suggests employment in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn could grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, noting that this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn is $1,835 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $788 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,237 a year against an average of $74,140. 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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Tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that income levels in the Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn SA2 are above the national average. Local taxpayers recorded a median income of $58,237 and an average income of $74,140, compared to regional averages of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $64,247 for the median and $81,791 for the average. Census records indicate that household, family, and individual incomes are positioned around the 50th percentile nationally.
Looking at income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket contains 36.3% of the population, representing 7,499 people, which is higher than the metropolitan rate of 29.9%. Residential costs account for 16.7% of household earnings, but healthy wages keep disposable income levels at the 55th percentile, with the SEIFA index ranking the area in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn had 6,140 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 1% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,869 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data shows that detached houses made up 89.7% of the residential options in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn, with apartments, townhouses, and other structures accounting for the remaining 10.3%, compared to Regional NSW where houses comprised 82.6% and other dwellings made up 17.4%. Outright home ownership stood at 26.9%, which is lower than the Regional NSW average, with remaining properties being either mortgaged (42.0%) or rented (31.1%). The median monthly payment for mortgages was $1,869, which is higher than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, and the median weekly rent was $400 compared to $330 regionally.
On a national level, monthly mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn counted 6,140 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,154 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 20% 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 the vast majority of households at 77.9%, consisting of couples with children at 36.4%, couples without children at 26.7%, and single parent families at 13.9%. Non-family households account for 22.1%, which includes single person households at 19.8% and group living situations at 2.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the regional average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.4% of adults in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn hold a university qualification, including 9.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,998 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 963 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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The region shows relatively low rates of higher education, with university qualification rates at 13.4% compared to the state average of 32.2%. This gap presents an opportunity for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical and vocational skills are highly prevalent, with 44.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 34.5%. A high proportion of the population is actively engaged in study, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in an educational program.
This group includes 12.3% in primary schools, 8.0% in secondary schools, and 3.3% in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn reaches 198 stops on 92 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 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 1.7 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 transport networks in the area include 198 active stops, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops are linked by 92 separate routes, which provide a combined 2,139 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 180 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the district, and private vehicles are the primary mode of travel for 96% of commuters. Average car ownership is 1.7 vehicles per household, which is above the regional average. Additionally, 17.7% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Routes average 305 trips daily, which represents roughly 10 weekly trips for each individual stop. The corresponding map highlights the 100 closest transport stops to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.1% of residents in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.6 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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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends shows notable health challenges within Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn, impacting both young and old cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 56% of the population, representing around 11,589 people, compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most common diagnoses in the region are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.6% and 9.3% of residents respectively, while 64.1% of the population reported no chronic health issues compared to 63.3% for Regional NSW. The working-age group exhibits elevated rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.6% of the population, representing 3,020 people, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Senior health metrics are generally in line with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn is largely Australian-born, at 90.4% of residents, with 5.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.3%) and English (30.6%). 5.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 90.4% of residents born in Australia, 92.6% holding citizenship, and 94.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 59.2% of residents, which is higher than the 55.9% average across Regional NSW. Regarding parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries are Australian at 33.3%, English at 30.6%, and Scottish at 7.4%. There are also key differences in representation for other backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal residents making up 5.5% of the population compared to 4.6% regionally, Polish at 0.8% compared to 0.5% regionally, and Welsh at 0.6% compared to 0.5% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 28.5% 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 35 years in Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn is lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is overrepresented at 15.2% locally compared to the region, while the 65 - 74 bracket is underrepresented at 7.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.0% to 13.3% of the total population, while the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 8.9% to 7.7%. Projections suggest the age profile will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 bracket experiencing the largest growth at 47%, adding 1,487 people to total 4,632.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rutherford (North) - Aberglasslyn
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 23 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 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 — 1,404 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,730 at the 2021 Census → 20,659 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 (106021615). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.