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The median house price in Stockton - Fullerton Cove is $1.20m, with units at $850k. House values have moved 5.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Stockton - Fullerton Cove has an estimated 9,728 residents, up from 8,824 at the 2021 Census — a change of 904 people, or 10.2%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years. 192 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 74.2% of that increase. That puts 319 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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Stockton - Fullerton Cove has an estimated community size of approximately 9,728 as of Aug 2026 according to research by AreaSearch. In comparison with the 2021 Census tally of 8,824 people, this represents an expansion of 904 people (10.2%). This figure is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population count of 9,709 along with 192 validated new addresses recorded following the census count. With 318 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a density level that offers ample personal space alongside opportunities for prospective development. The local expansion rate of 10.2% outpaced both Rest of NSW (5.1%) and the wider SA4 region, establishing it as a primary regional growth hub.
The main catalyst for this population increase was interstate migration, which generated around 74.2% of the recent net demographic expansion. Projections compiled by the ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (anchored to 2022 as the base year) serve as the benchmark for SA2 analysis by AreaSearch, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 modeling released in 2022 (benchmarked to 2021) wherever gaps exist. Between 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are further utilized. Demographic indicators project outstanding future growth that ranks within the upper 10 percent of regional Australian markets, as the population is slated to grow by 4,726 persons by 2041 under latest ERP baselines, translating into an overall expansion of 48.4% across the 16 years.
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296 new dwellings have been approved in Stockton - Fullerton Cove over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 60 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 87% 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 planning permissions across Stockton - Fullerton Cove have maintained an annual pace of roughly 59 new dwelling approvals, totaling 296 homes throughout the prior 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same period (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 3.8 people per year arrived per completed residence, illustrating that new dwelling completions fall markedly short of incoming demand, a dynamic that typically fuels purchaser competition and drives upward price momentum. The mean construction value per new residence stands at $366,000, aligning with regional standards. Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $7.9 million during this financial year, underscoring that development remains overwhelmingly focused on the residential sector.
Per capita residential development in Stockton - Fullerton Cove exceeds the Rest of NSW benchmark by 23.0% over the 5 year period, offering incoming buyers choice while underpinning prevailing asset valuations. The composition of approved residential construction consists of 87.0% detached houses alongside 13.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving a low-density neighborhood fabric centered around spacious family residences. Factoring in roughly 279 people per dwelling approval, the local property sector exhibits characteristics of an expanding market. Based on recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Stockton - Fullerton Cove is forecast to expand by 4,707 residents up to 2041. Should building volumes persist at current speeds, residential completions could lag population gains, which may intensify competition among property seekers and place upward pressure on values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Stockton - Fullerton Cove
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Stockton - Fullerton Cove, worth an estimated $320 million. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $75.3 billion. 22 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning policies, and public works carry a substantial impact on local community performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 33 projects situated to influence the area, with prominent undertakings including Fullerton Cove Shopping Centre, Rifle Range, Fern Bay, Bayway Village, and Fern Bay and North Stockton Strategy, with the accompanying catalog highlighting the developments of greatest significance.
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Fullerton Cove Shopping Centre
A neighbourhood shopping centre under construction at 42 Fullerton Cove Road, serving the fast-growing communities of Fullerton Cove, Fern Bay, North Stockton, and the Seaside Estate. The centre features a full-line Woolworths supermarket (3,800 sqm), a BWS liquor store, approximately 2,500 sqm of specialty retail tenancies, a medical centre, and over 300 car parking spaces. The development sits on a 2.5-hectare B1 Neighbourhood Centre-zoned site with a 7,000 sqm maximum gross floor area and a 9-metre height limit.Approved by the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel in January 2025, construction commenced in late March 2026 with Collaborative Construction Solutions engaged as early contractor.
Fullerton Cove Shopping Centre
A new B1 Neighbourhood Centre featuring a 3,800sqm full-line Woolworths supermarket and a BWS liquor store. The development includes approximately 2,500sqm of specialty retail space, a medical centre, and over 300 car parking spaces. The project is designed to serve the growing residential communities of Fullerton Cove and Fern Bay while adhering to a 9-metre height limit and preserving surrounding environmental conservation zones.
Stockton Rifle Range Development - Fern Bay
Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is developing the former 111-hectare Stockton Rifle Range into a coastal residential community of approximately 232 land lots. The site was rezoned to Medium Density Residential (R3) in May 2022. A Development Application was lodged with Port Stephens Council in early 2024 and remains under assessment. The proposed development includes a central park, scenic walkways to nearby bushland and Stockton Beach, and a range of lot sizes for single and double storey dwellings.DHA will retain a portion of lots to build homes for Defence members, while surplus land will be sold to the public. Vacant land lot settlements are projected to commence from 2026.
Bayway Village
An over 50s land lease community with resort-style facilities and a variety of social activities, offering modern, low-maintenance homes for relaxed coastal living. The village is pet-friendly and features a new indoor pool, gym, bowling green, and community hall.
Stockton Beach Repair Project
NSW Government program addressing severe coastal erosion at Stockton Beach through mass sand nourishment. Following the finalisation of the environmental review (REF) in May 2026, the project is advancing to secure offshore sand mining licences to source approximately 2.4 million cubic metres of sand for beach restoration and long-term asset protection.
Rifle Range, Fern Bay
A coastal residential redevelopment of the former Stockton Rifle Range featuring 232 land lots, a 1.5-hectare central park, and scenic walkways linking to Stockton Beach and local bushland. The masterplan includes 97 service residences for Defence families and 135 lots for the public. The project incorporates heritage stabilization of a former Anti-Aircraft Battery and extensive environmental conservation zones covering approximately 50% of the 105-hectare site.
Fern Bay and North Stockton Strategy
A joint 20-year land use strategy led by Port Stephens Council and the City of Newcastle to guide future growth across Fern Bay, North Stockton and Fullerton Cove. The strategy supports a mixed-use town centre, diverse housing, open space, active transport, improved road and public transport links, and coordinated precinct planning. Implementation is progressing through individual planning proposals and development applications, including the Defence Housing Australia Rifle Range redevelopment and the approved Fullerton Cove neighbourhood shopping centre.
Stockton Centre Repurposing
Repurposing the former Stockton Centre to provide transitional housing for vulnerable families. The upgraded site will offer short-term accommodation for up to 25 people per night.
4,298 residents of Stockton - Fullerton Cove are employed, from a labour force of 4,479. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 55.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,165, about 84% 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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Stockton - Fullerton Cove features a capable local workforce with strong representation in vital services and an overall jobless rate of 4.0%. As of March 2026, employed locals number 4,298 while the local unemployment rate closely tracks the Regional NSW level of 4.1%, though the local participation rate of 55.2% remains considerably below the 60.6% recorded across Regional NSW. According to Census findings, 27.8% of employed persons conducted their jobs from home, an outcome that may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. Major sectors of employment for local workers comprise health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training.
The area exhibits a distinct concentration in public administration & safety, where local staffing shares reach 1.6 times the regional norm. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.7% of local employment relative to the regional benchmark of 5.3%. A comparison between local resident worker counts and Census working population figures indicates that on-site employment within the boundary is relatively limited. An examination of SALM and ABS figures by AreaSearch reveals that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 0.4% alongside an employment drop of 2.1%, causing the jobless rate to climb by 1.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labor force drop by 0.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.5 percentage points. Broader national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide an outlook on future local labor demand across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying across sectors. Applying these industry weighting assumptions to Stockton - Fullerton Cove's local job composition projects an employment uplift of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a simple structural extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Stockton - Fullerton Cove is $1,419 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $719 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,615 a year against an average of $72,274. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in Stockton - Fullerton Cove SA2 was $59,615 and the average stood at $72,274, exceeding nationwide benchmarks and outperforming Regional NSW figures of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $65,767 for median earnings and $79,733 for average earnings. According to 2021 Census records, household, family, and personal income tiers placed modestly between the 30th and 32nd percentiles.
The primary earnings cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 band, covering 27.2% of residents (2,646 people), mirroring the regional share of 29.9%. Local households experience noticeable financial strain, retaining only 82.4% of earnings after housing costs (ranking at the 28th percentile), while the broader SEIFA income score positions the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Stockton - Fullerton Cove had 3,545 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 5% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 30.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 35.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing stock in Stockton - Fullerton Cove comprised 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. The proportion of residents who own their property outright reached 46.5%, considerably higher than the regional level, while 28.2% held a mortgage and 25.3% were renting. Typical monthly home loan repayments were $2,167 compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW and $1,863 nationally. Median weekly rental costs were $430, above the Regional NSW figure of $330 and the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Stockton - Fullerton Cove counted 3,545 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,908 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 30% 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 majority of local living arrangements at 68.0%, comprising 32.8% couples without children, 25.1% couples with children, and 9.4% single parent families. The remaining 32.0% are non-family residences, consisting of single-person households at 29.5% and group arrangements at 2.4%. Typical household occupancy is 2.3 people, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.5% of adults in Stockton - Fullerton Cove hold a university qualification, including 14.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 587 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,008 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 in Stockton - Fullerton Cove sits below statewide figures, as 22.5% of people aged 15+ hold a university degree compared to 32.2% across NSW, pointing to room for continued educational progression. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 14.9%, postgraduate awards account for 5.0%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.6%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 40.4% of the population aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (28.8%) and advanced diplomas (11.6%). A significant proportion of the local population is engaged in learning, with 26.5% of community members attending an educational institution.
Specifically, 10.1% are in primary school, 6.8% attend secondary school, and 3.8% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Stockton - Fullerton Cove reaches 91 stops on 38 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Stockton - Fullerton Cove includes 91 active transport stops encompassing ferry and bus operations. These facilities are connected by 38 separate transit routes that together deliver 1,456 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with typical residences situated 180 meters from their nearest boarding point. As an outward-commuting residential community, private vehicles dominate travel choices at 91%, with average vehicle ownership recorded at 1.3 per dwelling, below regional norms. At the 2021 Census, 27.8% of workers worked from home, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Local public transit routes deliver a combined average of 208 trips per day, which corresponds to roughly 16 weekly departures per transit stop.
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60.3% of residents in Stockton - Fullerton Cove report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 80% of areas nationally. 7.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch based on mortality and chronic illness statistics indicate notable challenges within Stockton - Fullerton Cove, with chronic conditions prevalent among both younger and older residents. Private health insurance membership is relatively strong, covering approximately 55% of residents (~5,340 people), compared to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading diagnosed medical issues locally, affecting 11.9 and 8.6% of residents respectively, while 60.3% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age locals show an elevated incidence of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 29.9% of the population (2,904 people), outpacing the 23.3% mark in Regional NSW, with senior health indicators showing results comparable to nationwide patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Stockton - Fullerton Cove is largely Australian-born, at 88.6% of residents, with 4.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.9%) and Australian (29.5%). 3.4% 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 measures in Stockton - Fullerton Cove sit below broader averages, with 88.6% of residents born in Australia, 91.4% holding Australian citizenship, and 95.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, accounting for 56.5% of the local population compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parentage and heritage, the leading reported ancestries across Stockton - Fullerton Cove are English (32.9%), Australian (29.5%), and Irish (9.2%). Specific ancestral backgrounds show distinctive representation, with Welsh accounting for 1.1% of the community (compared to 0.5% regionally), Scottish at 8.6% (versus 8.0%), and Australian Aboriginal heritage representing 3.4% (against 4.6% across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Stockton - Fullerton Cove is 47, older than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 20.4% 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 profile of Stockton - Fullerton Cove leans older than Regional NSW, with individuals aged 65+ making up 29.9% of the populace as at August 2026 versus 23.3% regionally, while those aged 45 - 64 represent 21.2% locally compared to 23.8% across the broader region. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 47, down from 48 at the 2021 Census, yet above the Regional NSW Census median of 43 and the nationwide Census figure of 38. The share of residents aged 45 - 64 has contracted from 23.6% at the Census to an estimated 21.2%.
Within this span, the 65 to 74 group decreased from 17.3% to an estimated 15.1%, while the 75 to 84 bracket expanded from 9.7% to 11.9%, indicating the aging of established residents. Projections out to 2041 indicate the largest absolute growth among residents aged 65+, adding 1,487 residents (51%) to reach 4,392, while the 25 - 44 cohort is expected to record the highest percentage surge, growing 52% to 3,163 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Stockton - Fullerton Cove
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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 last month all 13 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 — 192 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,824 at the 2021 Census → 9,728 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 (111031232). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.