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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Swansea - Caves Beach is $1.20m, with units at $830k. House values have moved 5.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Swansea - Caves Beach has an estimated 13,168 residents, up from 12,559 at the 2021 Census — a change of 609 people, or 4.8%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 226 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 406 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 resident count in Swansea - Caves Beach stands at approximately 13,168 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 609 people (4.8%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 12,559 people. That net movement is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 13,152 as of June 2025 alongside 226 validated new addresses documented following the Census date. With 406 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains generous open space and capacity for prospective development. Outpacing the broader SA3 area (3.3%), Swansea - Caves Beach's 4.8% growth since the 2021 census positions it as a regional growth outperformer.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion has been net interstate migration, which accounted for around 63.7% of recent overall population additions. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, form the primary baseline for AreaSearch's SA2 figures, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year where required. Age-cohort expansion trajectories from these datasets are further applied across all geographies for 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic trends, the locality is forecast to exceed the national regional median expansion, gaining 2,412 persons to 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 18.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
461 new dwellings have been approved in Swansea - Caves Beach over the past five years, an average of 92 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 93 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 89% 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 authorisations in Swansea - Caves Beach have run at approximately 92 new homes annually, accumulating to 461 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Matching roughly 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-22 and FY-26, local supply and demand appear well aligned, supporting sound property market conditions. Approved residential builds carry an average value of $597,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on higher-end, premium residential construction. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $8.2 million this financial year underline the precinct's predominantly residential character. When measured against Rest of NSW on a per-capita basis, Swansea - Caves Beach generates 88.0% more new home approvals, affording prospective purchasers greater variety.
Standalone houses represent 89.0% of recent approvals, with attached dwellings accounting for 11.0%, reinforcing a low-density urban footprint tailored to households prioritising spacious living. The current approval density of around 177 people per approval highlights the district's low density setting. Demographic projections indicate that Swansea - Caves Beach will add 2,391 residents through to 2041, measured against the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction trajectories appear sufficient to satisfy anticipated demand, facilitating orderly market conditions without triggering substantial pricing tension.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Swansea - Caves Beach, worth an estimated $41 million. A further 40 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.25 billion. 17 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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 economic and social trajectories are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, public works, and regional capital projects. AreaSearch has pinpointed 12 key infrastructure undertakings positioned to influence the area, highlighted by the Caves Beach Ambulance Station, the Swansea Channel Permanent Dredging Solution, the 42-44 Lake Road Residential Development, and the South East Growth Area Plan.
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Caves Beach Ambulance Station
A new purpose-built ambulance station featuring internal parking for emergency vehicles, a dedicated wash bay, multipurpose paramedic areas, gym, and training rooms. It is part of the $615.5 million NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program designed to optimize response times for the Caves Beach, Swansea, and Nords Wharf communities. Artist impressions were officially unveiled in January 2026, with construction expected to commence later in the year following contractor appointment.
Swansea Channel Permanent Dredging Solution
A permanent dredging solution for Swansea Channel involving a Beaver 30 dredge vessel and a new sand transfer system to maintain safe navigation, pumping sand to Blacksmiths Beach. The project also includes upgrades to the Blacksmiths boat ramp.
42-44 Lake Road Residential Development
A 3-storey residential building comprising 20 apartments (3 one-bedroom and 17 two-bedroom), a 27 square metre commercial kiosk, 21 car parking spaces, and 1,012 square metres of landscaping. The development received approval from Lake Macquarie Council in April 2024 despite community concerns regarding traffic, drainage, and overshadowing. The building height of 12.22 metres exceeds the development standard by 2.2 metres to accommodate flood-level requirements for ground-floor apartments. The project includes communal open space and additional setbacks to southern boundaries to maintain solar access and privacy for neighbouring properties.
Swansea Seawall Stabilisation
Stabilisation and repair of a 50-metre section of seawall at Belmont Street, Swansea, near Swansea Wharf. The seawall has been closed since 2021 due to instability caused by over-steepening of the underwater slope in Swansea Channel, with water velocity scouring beneath the wall creating a safety risk. The wall was found to be cracked and slumping during wharf and pontoon replacement work. Lake Macquarie City Council has submitted a budget proposal to the NSW Government for the estimated 8 million dollar repair project.
Swansea foreshore enhancement project
The construction of a new boardwalk, installation of public art, revegetation works, landscaping, new wayfinding and interpretive signage and an upgrade to the western car park.
Salts Bay Littoral Rainforest Protection and Enhancement Works
Rehabilitation of endangered littoral rainforest ecosystem at Swansea Heads through targeted weed control, erosion management, and revegetation. The project addressed invasion of transformer weeds, urbanization impacts including rubbish dumping, and track erosion from unauthorized public access. Works included planting over 1,000 native species, installation of fencing to formalize access points, and comprehensive bush regeneration to protect this rare coastal ecological community. The project was supported by the NSW Coast and Estuary Grant Program and involved collaboration with OzFish Unlimited, Landcare NSW, and Bahtabah Local Aboriginal Land Council.Supporting infrastructure improvements included sealing of Salts Bay Road and construction of a car park to improve controlled access while protecting the sensitive ecosystem.
South East Growth Area Plan
A strategic plan by Lake Macquarie City Council to manage and guide growth in the South East area of the LGA, including Swansea, Caves Beach, and Catherine Hill Bay. The plan focuses on leveraging the area's natural assets to become a tourism hub, while also accommodating population growth through appropriate development and infrastructure upgrades.
Swansea Channel Dredging and Sand Transfer System
Multi-agency program to maintain safe navigation in Swansea Channel and deliver a permanent dredge and sand transfer system for Lake Macquarie. Funded by $10 million from the Australian Government and $6 million from the NSW Government, Lake Macquarie City Council has contracted Birdon Pty Ltd to supply a Beaver 30 dredge and associated sand transfer system. Stage 4 maintenance dredging is underway as of April 2026, removing approximately 10,000 cubic metres from the Dog Leg section.The permanent Beaver 30 dredge is being commissioned by mid-2026, with Transport for NSW to own and operate the system. Dredged sand will be pumped via an overland pipeline to nourish the northern end of Blacksmiths Beach. A 10-year Review of Environmental Factors has been prepared to support ongoing dredging approvals through to 2035.
5,915 residents of Swansea - Caves Beach are employed, from a labour force of 6,168. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 55.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,295, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Swansea - Caves Beach features a qualified local labor pool, strong representation across key essential service sectors, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. By March 2026, employed locals reached 5,915 residents, with the jobless rate matching Regional NSW at 4.1%, though local workforce participation sits lower at 55.2% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census figures showed that 28.0% of workers operated from home, though this metric was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment drivers for local residents include health care & social assistance, construction, alongside education & training.
Construction represents a distinct area of local specialisation, engaging a workforce share 1.4 times higher than the regional benchmark. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.4% of local workers, compared with 5.3% regionally. Comparing the Census working population against resident workforce numbers indicates relatively constrained local job availability within the immediate boundary. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that across the 12 months to March 2026, local labor supply fell by 0.4% while total employment dropped by 2.2%, lifting the unemployment rate by 1.7 percentage points. Over the same period, Regional NSW posted a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% labor force decline, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in joblessness. Looking ahead, national forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context on local workforce prospects. While Australian employment is projected to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years overall, variations across sectors mean that applying these weightings to Swansea - Caves Beach's specific industry composition points to potential local employment gains of 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Swansea - Caves Beach is $1,419 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $686 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,858 a year against an average of $68,743. 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 for financial year 2023 analysed by AreaSearch indicate that Swansea - Caves Beach SA2 income levels slightly outpace the national baseline, recording a median of $52,858 and an average of $68,743, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Adjusting for a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023, modeled earnings sit at around $58,313 (median) and $75,837 (average) as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census data, personal, family, and household earnings placed modestly between the 25th and 30th percentiles. Income distributions show the largest group earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, representing 27.3% (3,594 residents), comparable to the 29.9% share recorded regionally.
Housing cost pressures remain elevated, leaving 83.4% of income remaining (placing in the 29th percentile), while the area sits within the 5th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Swansea - Caves Beach had 4,968 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 11% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,080 a month. Rent absorbs 25.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential stock across Swansea - Caves Beach comprised 79.9% houses alongside 20.2% semi-detached, apartment, and other dwelling formats, versus 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Unencumbered home ownership in Swansea - Caves Beach stood well above the regional standard at 45.5%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 32.5% and rental tenures comprised 22.0%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments of $2,080 considerably exceeded the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while the weekly rent median of $360 sat above the regional figure of $330.
In the national context, local mortgage servicing costs are notably higher than Australia's $1,863 average, whereas typical rents remain below the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Swansea - Caves Beach counted 4,968 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 26% 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.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement in the area at 72.0%, consisting of couples with children (26.6%), couples without children (32.2%), and single parent families (12.1%). The remaining 28.0% comprises non-family dwellings, dominated by lone person households at 26.1% and group households at 1.9%. Average household occupancy of 2.4 people mirrors the Regional NSW standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.3% of adults in Swansea - Caves Beach hold a university qualification, including 13.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,606 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,001 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment profiles show that 19.3% of the local population holds higher education degrees, trailing the NSW statewide benchmark of 32.2% and highlighting scope for further educational engagement. Bachelor qualifications represent 13.7% of residents, while postgraduate qualifications account for 3.4% and graduate diplomas make up 2.2%. Vocational education constitutes a major strength, with 42.1% of community members aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, including 11.1% holding advanced diplomas and 31.0% holding certificates. Community engagement in learning is robust, with 25.2% of locals participating in structured study programs. Across this enrolled cohort, 9.4% attend primary schools, 7.2% are in secondary schooling, and 3.3% are enrolled in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Swansea - Caves Beach reaches 170 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 670 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 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 public transit network serving Swansea - Caves Beach incorporates 170 operational transit stops providing bus connections across 25 dedicated routes, delivering 673 weekly passenger trips in aggregate. Accessibility is strong, with typical walking distances to a boarding point averaging 190 meters. Reflecting the area's dormitory residential nature, outward commuting is standard and private motor vehicle travel accounts for 95% of journeys, with households averaging 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home participation was recorded at 28.0% in the 2021 Census, a figure shaped in part by COVID-19 conditions. Bus services run at an average rate of 96 trips per day over the broader network, translating to roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop across the system.
The 100 nearest stops to the geographical central point are displayed on the accompanying transit map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
60.7% of residents in Swansea - Caves Beach report no long-term health condition. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 and wellness metrics evaluated by AreaSearch indicate below-average outcomes across Swansea - Caves Beach when assessing chronic disease rates and mortality metrics. While chronic illness among the broader public is relatively consistent with typical patterns, incidence rates are elevated among senior age brackets, and private health insurance coverage marginally leads the standard SA2 benchmark at roughly 53% of all residents (~7,018 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, impacting 12.2 and 8.6% of residents respectively, while 60.7% of the populace reported having no chronic medical conditions, below the 63.3% figure for Regional NSW.
Working-age cohorts experience elevated chronic condition burdens, and seniors aged 65 and over comprise 29.1% of the population (3,827 people), surpassing the 23.3% regional benchmark. While health outcomes for older residents present ongoing care demands, their relative national ranking is slightly more favorable than that of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Swansea - Caves Beach is largely Australian-born, at 88.5% of residents, with 3.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.1%) and Australian (29.9%). 3.3% 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 indicate a largely homogeneous population profile in Swansea - Caves Beach, where 88.5% of residents were born in Australia, 93.4% hold citizenship, and 96.3% speak only English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 55.1% of local residents, closely tracking the 55.9% proportion across Regional NSW. Examining parental heritage, English ancestry leads locally at 33.1%, followed by Australian ancestry at 29.9% and Irish ancestry at 8.8%. Specific European heritages also show notable representation, with Welsh background standing at 1.0% (against 0.5% regionally), Scottish ancestry at 8.6% (compared to 8.0%), and Maltese background at 0.6% (versus 0.4% across the broader region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Swansea - Caves Beach is 49, older than 89% of areas nationally. 18.6% 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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Demographically, Swansea - Caves Beach leans heavily toward mature age groups. As at August 2026, seniors and retirees aged 65+ comprise 29.1% of the community compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 account for 17.6% relative to 23.5% regionally. The estimated median age of 49 remains unchanged from the 2021 Census, sitting 6 years above the Regional NSW figure of 43 and well above the nationwide Census median of 38. The 65+ cohort has expanded its proportion from 27.0% at the Census to an estimated 29.1% currently, and is forecast to see the largest net growth to 2041, increasing by 1,128 residents (29%) to reach 4,956.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Swansea - Caves Beach
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 | May 2026 4 months ago all 9 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 May 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 — 226 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,559 at the 2021 Census → 13,168 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 (111011212). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.