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The median house price in Shellharbour - Oak Flats is $1.05m, with units at $829k. House values have moved 4.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Shellharbour - Oak Flats has an estimated 11,115 residents, up from 10,590 at the 2021 Census — a change of 525 people, or 5.0%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 288 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 52.2% of that increase. That puts 1,837 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 population residing in Shellharbour - Oak Flats stands at roughly 11,115 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 525 people (5.0%) compared to the 10,590 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such demographic movement is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 11,008 alongside 288 validated new addresses registered following the Census. Density sits at 1,837 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality ahead of national benchmark levels evaluated by AreaSearch. The post-census expansion of 5.0% trails Rest of NSW (5.1%) by merely 0.1 percentage points, highlighting solid local momentum.
Inflow from abroad served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 52.2% of recent net gains, while interstate relocation and natural increase likewise delivered positive contributions. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as baseline data have been incorporated by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries. Where local coverage is absent, state government figures issued in 2022 using 2021 as a base year are applied instead. Age-specific growth trajectories derived from these series are additionally projected forward across all localities between 2032 to 2041. Long-term modeling places the area among the top quartile of regional Australian locations for expansion, with forecasts anticipating an influx of 2,361 persons by 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to an overall gain of 20.3% across the 16 years.
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367 new dwellings have been approved in Shellharbour - Oak Flats over the past five years, an average of 73 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 73 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 19% 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 activity across Shellharbour - Oak Flats has generated an average of roughly 73 approved dwellings annually, amounting to 367 homes across the past 5 financial years. With 1.4 new residents arriving annually per newly approved dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local supply and demand dynamics remain healthy and stable, while the average expected construction cost for new residences sits at $377,000, aligning with regional standards. Concurrently, non-residential building activity registered $22.3 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year, signaling moderate non-residential investment.
On a per-capita basis, Shellharbour - Oak Flats generates roughly 75% of the building volume seen across Rest of NSW, ranking within the 74th percentile among national statistical divisions. Recent building approvals show 19.0% allocated to detached houses and 81.0% focused on attached formats. This shift toward medium-density housing introduces more accessible price brackets for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also represents a clear structural pivot from established residential stock (where separate houses make up 76.0%), reflecting tighter supplies of greenfield land alongside changing lifestyle needs and affordability considerations. With roughly 160 people per approval, the district retains a low-density character. Longer-term demographic modeling indicates that Shellharbour - Oak Flats will expand by 2,253 residents through to 2041 (benchmarked against the newest quarterly release from AreaSearch). Residential building rates are tracking steadily alongside demographic demand, though prospective purchasers may face heightened market competition as the local community grows.
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Development applications around Shellharbour - Oak Flats
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Shellharbour - Oak Flats, worth an estimated $101 million. A further 105 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.7 billion. 33 are already under construction and 58 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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Community development and local market trajectories are heavily guided by strategic planning, capital works, and civic infrastructure delivery. AreaSearch has highlighted 6 key initiatives with significant local relevance. Prominent among these are the Playground Renewals & Upgrades Program (Jilba Park, Collins Reserve), The Links Hotel, Albion Park Quarry Extraction Area Stage 7 Extension, and the Blackbutt Dam Modification, with further details on top projects outlined below.
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Shellharbour City Centre Masterplan
The Shellharbour City Centre Masterplan establishes the overarching urban design and development framework across 14 precincts within the Shellharbour central business area. Formally incorporated into the Shellharbour Development Control Plan by Shellharbour City Council, the masterplan regulates building heights, active street frontages, and public realm improvements. It provides clear statutory guidance for major commercial, retail, and medium-to-high-density residential proposals.
The Links Hotel
Proposed hotel development on a 6,736 sqm parcel of Council-owned land (Lot 1 DP 1098888) beside The Links Golf Course at Shell Cove, around 300 metres from the new Shellharbour Hospital. Shellharbour City Council ran an Expressions of Interest process seeking an experienced hotel developer partner to design, build and operate the hotel. Concept plans prepared by Jackson Teece Architecture call for at least 140 rooms, a restaurant and bar, meeting and event spaces, a wellness and gym area, and dedicated parking.The project aims to address a local shortage of overnight accommodation, support tourism, business travel and visiting healthcare workers and patients, and create local jobs. EOI submissions closed in October 2025 and Council has not yet announced a selected developer as of mid-2026; the hotel remains targeted to open by the end of 2028.
Playground Renewals & Upgrades Program (Jilba Park, Collins Reserve)
Shellharbour City Council program renewing and upgrading local community playgrounds to enhance safety, accessibility, and multi-generational play. The program includes fence additions, updated inclusive play equipment, and nature play spaces across sites such as Collins Reserve and Jilba Park.
Stockland Shellharbour Retail Park Expansion
Retail park expansion and tenant remix adjacent to the main Stockland Shellharbour centre. Works since 2013 have established a major regional retail destination anchored by Myer in the mall and, at the retail park, large-format tenancies including Woolworths, Dan Murphys, Chemist Warehouse, Baby Bunting, Petbarn, Rebel, Ronis and TK Maxx. In 2025 the site added 10 Ampol AmpCharge EV bays, indicating ongoing operational upgrades.
Blackbutt Dam Modification
Modifications to Blackbutt Dam by Shellharbour City Council, including lowering the water level, reconstructing the embankment and spillway, and site restoration. The project was undertaken to improve safety, meet compliance requirements from Dams Safety NSW, and resulted in the dam being de-prescribed as a declared dam in 2022. Final landscaping works were scheduled for Spring 2022.
13 Benson Avenue Residential Development
Construction of an eight-storey residential flat building comprising 55 residential units, two levels of basement car parking, landscaping, drainage, a two-lot Torrens Title subdivision, and part public road and civil works in Shellharbour City Centre. The Development Application (DA0544/2021) was lodged in August 2021 and is currently still in the assessment/planning stage with Shellharbour City Council.
Calderwood Public School
New public primary school and co-located preschool at the corner of Calderwood Road and Escarpment Drive, Calderwood. The school will accommodate 576 students across 24 permanent classrooms, 3 support learning classrooms, a library, hall, covered outdoor learning area (COLA), canteen and administration areas. The co-located public preschool will have 60 places. Construction awarded to ADCO Constructions with main works commencing June 2026, targeting Day 1 Term 1 2028 opening. Part of the NSW Government's $9 billion school infrastructure investment including $2.1 billion for regional NSW.
New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services
A $828.9 million regional acute healthcare facility serving the Illawarra region, featuring a 7-storey building with an expanded emergency department, elective surgical center, mental health unit, rooftop helipad, and acute medical services.
5,350 residents of Shellharbour - Oak Flats are employed, from a labour force of 5,729. Unemployment sits at 6.6%, with participation at 62.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,154, about 109% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 labour market in Shellharbour - Oak Flats displays an even distribution between professional and vocational roles, supported by a healthy presence of essential service workers, an unemployment rate of 6.6%, and 2.5% job growth across the preceding twelve months. Employment was recorded at 5,350 residents as of March 2026, while local joblessness exceeds the 4.1% figure in Regional NSW by 2.5%, and labour force participation mirrors the wider Regional NSW mark of 60.6%. At the Census, roughly 21.1% of local workers reported working remotely, a statistic influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
Health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade constitute the primary sources of employment for local workers. In particular, the construction industry displays strong local concentration, employing residents at 1.3 times the regional rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minimal share, absorbing just 0.4% of the workforce in Shellharbour - Oak Flats relative to 5.3% across Regional NSW. A local balance of 0.7 jobs per resident worker at the Census demonstrates an above-average availability of nearby positions. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM indicators shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, resident employment rose by 2.5% while the local workforce expanded by 2.6%, resulting in an uptick of 0.1 percentage points in the jobless rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% contraction in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage points increase in unemployment. Future labour demand can also be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia national projections from Mar-26. These five and ten-year models have been calibrated against local industry compositions. Across Australia, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Weighting these sectoral expectations against the workforce structure of Shellharbour - Oak Flats implies local employment gains of 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (representing an illustrative proportional extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Shellharbour - Oak Flats is $1,478 a week (about $77,000 a year), with median personal income at $692 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,449 a year against an average of $71,494. 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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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place earnings in the Shellharbour - Oak Flats SA2 above national benchmarks, registering a median of $57,449 alongside an average of $71,494. These results surpass Regional NSW, where median and average figures stand at $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings current indexed estimates to approximately $63,378 (median) and $78,872 (average) as of March 2026. Looking back at the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings occupy moderate percentiles nationally, ranging from the 26th to the 34th percentiles.
The single largest earnings bracket accounts for 30.4% of earners making $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,378 residents), closely aligning with the broader region where 29.9% fall into this range. Housing cost burdens are pronounced, leaving 82.7% of income disposable after housing expenses, which places the district in the 33rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Shellharbour - Oak Flats had 3,967 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 4% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 28.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing composition in Shellharbour - Oak Flats at the most recent Census comprised 75.5% separate houses and 24.5% semi-detached, apartment, and other property types, compared to 82.6% standalone houses and 17.4% alternate dwelling formats throughout Regional NSW. Fully owned properties accounted for 41.6% of homes, exceeding regional levels, while remaining residences were under a mortgage (31.2%) or tenanted (27.2%). Monthly median mortgage costs reached $1,950, notably higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,733, while median weekly rent stood at $425 against $330 regionally. Relative to national figures, local mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably higher than the $375 recorded nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Shellharbour - Oak Flats counted 3,967 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 24% 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 constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 73.3%, consisting of couples with children (29.1%), couples without children (28.8%), and single parent households (13.8%). The balance of 26.7% consists of non-family living situations, led by single-person residences at 24.1% alongside group accommodations at 2.6%. The typical household comprises 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional NSW median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.2% of adults in Shellharbour - Oak Flats hold a university qualification, including 10.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,879 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 989 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment levels present an area for development locally, as university degree holders make up 15.2% of the populace, lagging the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 10.6%, postgraduate degrees account for 3.0%, and graduate diplomas stand at 1.6%. In contrast, technical and vocational training is widespread, with 43.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (32.1%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 26.0% attending an educational institution. This enrollment base comprises 8.9% in primary schooling, 7.4% in high school, and 3.7% in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Shellharbour - Oak Flats reaches 100 stops on 56 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 local transit framework across Shellharbour - Oak Flats features 100 active transport stops encompassing both bus and rail networks. These points are connected across 56 individual routes that provide a total of 2,972 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 157 meters to reach the closest boarding point. Reflecting the area's predominantly residential footprint, commuting is heavily outward-focused, with private vehicles accounting for 93% of journeys. Vehicle availability sits at 1.5 per dwelling. At the 2021 Census, 21.1% of residents indicated they worked from home, which may capture the effect of pandemic measures.
Transit services run at a combined rate of 424 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 29 weekly trips per individual stop.
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62.3% of residents in Shellharbour - Oak Flats report no long-term health condition. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Health assessments by AreaSearch based on mortality figures and long-term illness rates reveal notable health considerations in Shellharbour - Oak Flats, with medical conditions evident across the broader community and concentrated more heavily among mature demographics. Private hospital and health insurance uptake is comparatively robust, covering roughly 55% of the populace (~6,102 people), outperforming the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Arthritis and mental health conditions emerge as the most widely reported chronic diagnoses, recorded by 10.9 and 9.5% of the local populace respectively, whereas 62.3% of residents stated they had no long-term illnesses, comparable to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age residents experience an elevated incidence of long-term health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 24.3% of the community (2,696 people), exhibiting some specific health needs while ranking below national benchmarks for elderly health challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Shellharbour - Oak Flats is largely Australian-born, at 79.4% of residents, with 13.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.8%) and Australian (26.7%). 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 Shellharbour - Oak Flats tracks above broader benchmarks, with overseas-born individuals comprising 20.6% of residents and 13.1% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the dominant faith tradition, embraced by 56.7% of the community in Shellharbour - Oak Flats, relative to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Examining parental heritage, the most prevalent ancestral lineages identified across Shellharbour - Oak Flats include English (27.8%), Australian (26.7%), and Other backgrounds (7.1%). Several specific ancestral communities show elevated concentrations compared to regional figures, including Macedonian at 3.4% (vs 0.4%), Spanish at 1.6% (vs 0.3% regionally), and Serbian at 0.6% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Shellharbour - Oak Flats is 43. 25.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure of Shellharbour - Oak Flats aligns closely with Regional NSW benchmarks, showing a maximum variance of only 1.2 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 43 as at August 2026, matching both its 2021 Census figure and the Regional NSW Census benchmark of 43, while sitting above the national median of 38. Since the Census, the share of residents aged 45 - 64 has dropped from 26.7% to an estimated 23.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, adults aged 25 - 44 will drive the bulk of local population expansion, gaining 870 residents (32%) to reach a total of 3,556.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Shellharbour - Oak Flats
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 6 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 — 288 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,590 at the 2021 Census → 11,115 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 (107031142). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.