Chart Color Schemes
This analysis uses ABS Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2) boundaries, which can materially differ from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) even when sharing similar names.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
est. as @ -- *
ABS ERP | -- people | --
2021 Census | -- people
The median house price in Singleton is $765k, with units at $515k. House values have moved 9.1% a year compounded over five years.
Curious about local property values? Filter the chart to assess the volume and appreciation (including resales) trends and regional comparisons, or scroll to the map below view this information at an individual property level.
Find a Recent Sale
Sales Detail
Singleton has an estimated 17,541 residents, up from 17,018 at the 2021 Census — a change of 523 people, or 3.1%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 178 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 138 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.
Detail
According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Singleton stands at approximately 17,541 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 523 people (3.1%) compared to the 17,018 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an ABS estimated resident population figure of 17,396 as of June 2025 alongside 178 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The local population density reaches 137 persons per square kilometer, indicating generous living space and capacity for additional development. Expanding by 3.1% post-Census, Singleton sits within 2.0 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (5.1%), highlighting solid comparative momentum.
Inbound overseas migration served as the core growth catalyst, contributing roughly 52.2% of total recent demographic gains. Projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as the baseline) by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 regions, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government releases (utilizing a 2021 baseline) for any unmapped SA2 locations. Cohort growth rates from these datasets guide forecasts between 2032 and 2041. Factoring in anticipated demographic changes, expansion is projected to track slightly underneath the non-metropolitan Australian median. The locality is slated to gain 1,504 persons to 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall rise of 7.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
220 new dwellings have been approved in Singleton over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 43 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% 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.
Detail
Dwelling building approvals in Singleton have tracked at roughly 44 per annum, accumulating to 220 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. With an inflow rate of 1.9 new residents per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years between FY-22 and FY-26, supply has matched demand effectively to support market stability, while the trailing 2 financial years averaged -1.1 people per dwelling, indicating an even healthier equilibrium. The mean construction cost for these new residences is $443,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $11.5 million during the ongoing financial year, pointing to a moderate commercial development pipeline.
Relative to the Rest of NSW, building activity in Singleton is markedly subdued, trailing the per-capita regional benchmark by 74.0%. This limited volume of additions generally underpins demand and pricing across the existing residential stock. Volumes also trail nationwide figures, underscoring the established nature of the market and potential statutory planning constraints. Free-standing houses represent 84.0% of recent approvals while attached properties comprise 16.0%, preserving the low-density neighborhood fabric tailored to family living. A ratio of 651 people per dwelling approval demonstrates a subdued, tranquil construction setting. Over the period to 2041, forecasts based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate anticipate an influx of 1,359 residents into Singleton. While housing delivery is tracking in line with demographic projections, prospective purchasers could encounter tighter market conditions as the local population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Singleton
Loading development applications…
| Lodged | Address | Description | Type | Distance | Status |
|---|
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Singleton, worth an estimated $3.24 billion. A further 151 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $37.1 billion. 70 are already under construction and 97 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.
Detail
Capital investments, town planning strategies, and infrastructure initiatives significantly influence regional outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 18 local projects with likely community impacts, including the Hunter Gas Pipeline, Bridgman Ridge Estate, Singleton Centre Redevelopment, and the New England Highway - Singleton Bypass, with key developments outlined below.
Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE SEARCH
Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.
Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
New England Highway - Singleton Bypass
The Singleton Bypass is an 8 km realignment of the New England Highway around Singleton, running from near Newington Lane in the south to just past Magpie Street in the north, with a full interchange at Putty Road and connections at the southern and northern ends. The project includes six bridges, including a 1.6 km bridge across the Hunter River floodplain, and is intended to remove up to 15000 vehicles a day from Singleton's main street, improve travel times, freight efficiency and road safety.In April 2026 traffic was switched onto the first newly built section at the Southern Connection, with all six bridges nearing completion and pavement, interchange and final works continuing. The bypass remains on track to open to traffic in late 2026, weather permitting.
Hunter Gas Pipeline
The Hunter Gas Pipeline is a high-pressure underground natural gas transmission pipeline linking Wallumbilla in Queensland with Newcastle in New South Wales. Santos has commenced staged works under existing approvals and is progressing detailed route refinement, landholder consultation and survey activities ahead of broader pipeline construction. The approved alignment remains within a 200 metre corridor while final easement locations are being confirmed.
Alroy Oval Sports Precinct Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Alroy Oval delivering around 95% of the adopted masterplan. The project includes three full-sized irrigated and floodlit football fields, a new accessible gender-neutral amenities building, upgraded lighting, footpaths, drainage, landscaping and expanded parking. Building works have been completed, with the playing surface undergoing an establishment period before public reopening.
Bridgman Ridge Estate
A major residential land development offering approximately 650 residential lots across 30 stages on 250 hectares. The masterplanned community features panoramic valley views, extensive open spaces, parklands, walking paths, cycle ways, NBN fibre optic cabling to all homes, and a proposed Neighbourhood Commercial Centre at the corner of Pioneer Road and Bridgman Road.
McDougall Business Park
A 65-hectare industrial estate at McDougalls Hill on the northern edge of Singleton, developed by Hunter Land in joint venture with the Bloomfield Group. The estate was approved as a 128-lot industrial subdivision and has direct access and highway exposure to the New England Highway (A15), roughly 70km from Newcastle and 200km from Sydney. Established occupiers include Bunnings, Singleton Toyota, CBC Bearings, Kennards Hire, TNT, Ausgrid and Hunter Valley Buses, with the estate targeting mining support, engineering, transport, agriculture and tertiary service businesses.Lots are offered for sale or lease, ranging from about 2,200sqm to 45,000sqm, and are fully serviced with power, sewer, town water, telecommunications and NBN. The estate is around 60 per cent built out. Stages 4 and 5 were released in January 2024, however both remaining stages were paused in December 2024 after the Australian Conservation Foundation alleged that approximately nine hectares of critically endangered Central Hunter Valley eucalypt forest and woodland had been cleared under Stage 4 without approval under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. A further 28.6 hectares had been earmarked for clearing under Stage 5. The Commonwealth department and Singleton Council both commenced enquiries and, as at the most recent public reporting, the two final stages remain paused with only erosion control and civil finishing works proceeding on Stage 4. The estate is expected to benefit from the $700 million New England Highway Singleton bypass, which passes to the south of the site.
Singleton Centre
The transformation of the former Singleton Town Square into the region's largest healthcare-led retail and service precinct. The 5,499 sqm facility is 96 percent occupied and serves as a key medical hub for the Upper Hunter. Key tenants include Alto Imaging (featuring the region's only publicly accessible MRI), Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation GP services, Australian Clinical Labs pathology, and Happy Health occupational services. The centre also features a 1,750 sqm World Gym, Wattaka Cafe, and 144 undercover basement car spaces.
Singleton Town Centre Master Plan
A master plan adopted by Singleton Council to guide the revitalisation and public domain improvements of the Singleton town centre. The plan aims to enhance amenity, sustainability, and attractiveness to support visitation and liveability. It includes upgrades to streets, footpaths, lighting, and public spaces.
The Fairways
A boutique 35-hectare masterplanned residential community developed by McCloy Group on the former Singleton Golf Club site off Maison Dieu Road. The estate offers 214 residential, rural residential and medium density homesites ranging from approximately 550 to over 7000 square metres, with parklands, a playground and picnic areas. Construction has commenced with roads, earthworks and a statement entry feature underway, and land is currently selling in the Stage 3 Redgum Release.
8,861 residents of Singleton are employed, from a labour force of 9,167. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 66.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
Detail
A well-rounded occupational base characterizes Singleton across blue-collar and white-collar roles, anchored by prominent industrial and manufacturing operations. The local jobless rate sits at a modest 3.3%, while jobs expanded by an estimated 2.0% during the trailing twelve months. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 8,861, with unemployment tracking 0.8% below the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Labor force participation is exceptionally strong at 66.3% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records indicated that 12.2% of workers operated from home, a metric potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors supporting local workers are mining, health care & social assistance, as well as public administration & safety.
Mining demonstrates significant concentration, employing workers at a rate 9.3 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, health care & social assistance represents an employment share of 9.5% in Singleton compared to 16.9% regionally. Although internal jobs are present, the ratio of local working individuals to residents implies a substantial volume of outbound commuting. SALM and ABS metrics compiled by AreaSearch show local employment expanding by 2.0% alongside a 1.4% rise in the labor pool across the 12-month period, reducing the jobless rate by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% decline in its labor force, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Long-term outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for local employment demand across five-year and ten-year horizons. Nationally, jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% across ten years, with trajectories varying markedly across sectors. Weighting these projections against Singleton's industry composition points to potential local employment gains of 5.1% across five years and 11.6% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting without incorporating local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Singleton is $1,935 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $823 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,673 a year against an average of $78,852. 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.
Detail
Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place earnings in the Singleton SA2 well above country-wide benchmarks, recording a median of $58,673 and an average of $78,852. These figures compare favorably to Regional NSW averages of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index escalation of 10.32% from financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $64,728 for median income and $86,990 for mean earnings. Data from the 2021 Census situates personal, family, and household earnings near the 57th percentile nationally.
The single largest earnings bracket comprises 32.5% of workers (5,700 residents) making between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, aligning with the 29.9% seen across the surrounding region. Discretionary funds remain healthy, with 86.4% of income unencumbered by housing commitments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Singleton had 6,020 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 4% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,760 a month. Rent absorbs 17.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
Detail
The latest Census data for Singleton shows that 84.6% of dwelling structures are houses, while 15.4% consist of other dwelling types such as semi-detached units, apartments, and other categories, whereas Regional NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Singleton stood at 29.7%, which was lower than the Regional NSW rate, with the remaining dwellings split between mortgaged properties at 40.8% and rented units at 29.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Singleton was $1,760, exceeding the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent was $330, matching the Regional NSW figure of $330.
On a national scale, Singleton's median monthly mortgage repayments fall below the Australian average of $1,863, and its median weekly rent is significantly lower than the national rate of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Singleton counted 6,020 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement at 72.2% of households, consisting of couples with children (32.9%), couples without children (26.0%), and single parent families (12.3%). The remaining 27.8% comprise non-family living situations, led by single-person residences at 25.3% and group households at 2.5%. The average household accommodates 2.6 people, exceeding the Regional NSW figure of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.1% of adults in Singleton hold a university qualification, including 9.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 81% of areas nationally. A further 36.1% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,533 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 945 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
Detail
Tertiary attainment poses a development challenge for the locality, with 13.1% holding university degrees compared to 32.2% across NSW as a whole, highlighting scope for educational enhancement. Bachelor degrees represent 9.6% of qualifications, ahead of postgraduate degrees at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. In contrast, vocational and technical credentials are widespread, with 44.6% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, broken down into certificates (36.1%) and advanced diplomas (8.5%). A substantial 29.9% of the local population participates in formal study. This cohort includes 11.7% attending primary schools, 8.1% enrolled in secondary institutions, and 2.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Singleton reaches 235 stops on 73 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 1.6 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.
Detail
The public transit network across Singleton incorporates 235 active stops spanning bus and rail services. Across 73 distinct transit routes, the network delivers 1,495 weekly passenger trips. Local accessibility is strong, with the average distance to a stop measuring 175 meters. Given the residential orientation, outbound travel is common; private vehicles account for 90% of travel, while 7% of trips are made on foot. Households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles. A comparatively low 12.2% of employees worked from home during the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings. Network operations average 213 trips per day across all available routes, delivering roughly 6 weekly trips per individual stop location.
The top 100 closest stops relative to the central coordinate are displayed on the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
67.2% of residents in Singleton report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
Detail
Assessments by AreaSearch regarding mortality and illness indicate notable health challenges in Singleton, with prevalent conditions evident in younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance participation is pronounced, covering roughly 58% of the populace (~10,243 people), compared to 51.9% for Regional NSW. Mental health conditions (9.3%) and arthritis (9.0%) represent the most widely reported medical diagnoses among residents, though 67.2% reported having no diagnosed conditions, outperforming the Regional NSW rate of 63.3%. Working-age adults display higher-than-average rates of chronic ailments. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 15.1% of the population (2,652 people), below the 23.3% regional benchmark, with senior health indicators broadly mirroring nationwide patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Singleton is largely Australian-born, at 90.3% of residents, with 4.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.3%) and English (30.7%). 6.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Cultural diversity metrics in Singleton track below broader averages, with Australian citizens making up 90.2% of the populace, 90.3% born domestically, and 95.6% speaking only English within their households. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 59.0% of the community compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage, the primary ancestries reported are Australian (33.3%), English (30.7%), and Irish (7.7%). Distinct ethnic representations include Australian Aboriginal residents at 6.1% (compared to 4.6% regionally), New Zealand ancestry at 0.8% (versus 0.4%), and Maori background at 0.6% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Singleton is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 27.7% 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.
Detail
The demographic structure of Singleton centers heavily around family-forming cohorts. As of August 2026 estimates, adults aged 25 - 44 account for 28.5% of the community, compared to 23.5% regionally, while seniors aged 65+ comprise only 15.1% against 23.3% for Regional NSW. The estimated median age sits at 34 as at August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census and sitting 9 years lower than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census. Young individuals aged 0 - 24 have decreased from 35.3% at the Census to 33.5%. By 2041, adults aged 25 - 44 are projected to drive net population increases by adding 971 residents (19%) to total 5,975, while retirement-age brackets will expand by 26% to reach 3,345 residents.
In contrast, older working cohorts, young retirees, and youth segments are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Singleton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 17 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 178 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,018 at the 2021 Census → 17,541 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 (106011112). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.