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The median house price in Wagga Wagga - East is $725k, with units at $542k. House values have moved 9.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Wagga Wagga - East has an estimated 17,152 residents, up from 16,921 at the 2021 Census — a change of 231 people, or 1.4%. 266 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 317 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 Wagga Wagga - East stands at approximately 17,152 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 231 people (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 16,921 people were recorded. Such demographic movement is deduced using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 17,035 as of June 2025 alongside 266 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With a density of 317 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers substantial living space per resident and capacity for ongoing expansion.
Matching closely with broader trends, the 1.4% gain recorded since census sits within 1.0 percentage points of the SA4 region (2.4%), demonstrating sound underlying momentum. Natural growth served as the chief contributor to expansion in the locality, generating roughly 50.3% of the total demographic increase across recent periods. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as the base year, form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. Where specific SA2 boundaries lack coverage within this series, SA2 projections issued by the NSW State Government in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are incorporated. Age-specific expansion rates derived from these datasets are further applied across all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic patterns, net headcount is anticipated to contract over the timeframe, decreasing by 1,195 persons by 2041 under the stated methodology. In contrast, several individual age brackets are forecast to expand, most notably the 85 and over age group with an anticipated increase of 453 people.
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341 new dwellings have been approved in Wagga Wagga - East over the past five years, an average of 68 a year. That is 4.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 68 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% 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 in Wagga Wagga - East have averaged approximately 68 dwellings annually, amounting to 341 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With the local population contracting during the recent period, this ongoing pipeline has accommodated buyer demand effectively, presenting ample options across the market. Approved homes reflect an average expected construction cost of $551,000, sitting moderately above regional benchmarks and highlighting a preference for higher-specification builds. In addition, non-residential activity remains steady, with $17.5 million in commercial approvals lodged during this financial year. On a per-person basis, Wagga Wagga - East generates 18.0% less building activity compared to Rest of NSW, though it ranks within the 69th percentile across Australia, supported by an acceleration in building approvals in recent times.
Separate houses make up 88.0% of recent approvals, while medium and high-density housing accounts for 12.0%, reinforcing the low-density urban form and catering to purchasers seeking standalone blocks. A metric of roughly 194 people per dwelling approval further underlines the low-density development profile of Wagga Wagga - East. Given that demographic modeling points toward a steady or shrinking population base, housing demand pressures across Wagga Wagga - East are expected to soften, creating favorable conditions for prospective property purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wagga Wagga - East
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wagga Wagga - East, worth an estimated $821 million. A further 108 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.6 billion. 40 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and energy. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, major development schemes, and strategic planning decisions play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. A total of 39 projects likely to influence the district have been identified by AreaSearch. Significant undertakings include the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub, Lake Albert Manors, Bourkelands Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, as well as the Lake Albert Pipeline and Precinct Renewal, with the principal developments detailed below.
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Lake Albert Pipeline and Precinct Renewal Project
A $9 million initiative to revitalise the Lake Albert precinct through foreshore remediation, upgrades to stormwater infrastructure, replacement of the existing ageing weir structure at the northern end of the lake, and the construction of an approximately 6.4-kilometre pipeline from the Murrumbidgee River to maintain consistent lake water levels and improve overall water quality.
Lake Albert Pipeline and Precinct Renewal Project
An 8.9 million dollar environmental and recreational precinct infrastructure project comprising a 6.2km underground pipeline from the Murrumbidgee River to deliver up to 1,800ML of annual water inflows, dual pump stations, foreshore stabilization, and replacement of the northern weir structure.
Plumpton Road Upgrade Project
Wagga Wagga City Council, in partnership with Transport for NSW, is delivering the major reconstruction and widening of Plumpton Road in southern Wagga Wagga. The project upgrades road pavements, installs new roundabouts and stormwater drainage, widens traffic lanes, and adds dedicated off-road shared pedestrian and cycle paths. Construction works are actively underway across staged work zones.
Belhaven BESS
A proposed 400 MW / 3,985 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and associated transmission infrastructure located on Boiling Down Road near the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre to provide energy reliability to the National Electricity Market.
Lake Albert Manors
Lake Albert Manors is a masterplanned residential estate by DevCore Property Group at Lake Albert, Wagga Wagga. The project comprises approximately 131 large residential lots ranging from around 1,500sqm to 4,000sqm across multiple stages. Construction is progressing with homes completed in earlier stages, Stage 3 infrastructure and housing underway, and the final stage now being released for sale.
Lake Albert Plan of Management 2025-2035
A 10-year comprehensive plan adopted by Wagga Wagga City Council to guide the strategic management, use, and future development of the Lake Albert precinct. The framework focuses on amenity improvements, recreational infrastructure, Aboriginal cultural values, biodiversity conservation, and managing water quality.
Brunslea Park Estate, Forest Hill
Brunslea Park Estate is a major masterplanned residential community in Forest Hill delivering over 850 residential home sites. Developed across multiple stages by Wakefield Ashurst Developments, the estate incorporates landscaped parklands, wetlands, high-speed NBN, and convenient access to the Forest Hill shopping precinct, RAAF Base Wagga, and Wagga Wagga CBD.
Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub
The multi-million dollar Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub, a core feature of the Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct, officially opened in December 2022. The hub features a 4.9 kilometre rail master siding connecting to the main southern railway, shifting freight from road to rail, and a 60-hectare industrial subdivision offering fully serviced lots for agribusiness and advanced manufacturing.
8,395 residents of Wagga Wagga - East are employed, from a labour force of 8,667. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 63.0%. 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. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Wagga Wagga - East is characterized by a proficient workforce, solid representation across essential services, and a low unemployment rate of 3.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,395, with local unemployment tracking 1.0% beneath the 4.1% registered across Regional NSW. Labour force engagement is standard at 63.0%, outperforming the Regional NSW rate of 60.6%. Census findings indicated that 9.0% of workers performed their duties from home, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is concentrated primarily within health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
The community displays a marked specialisation in education & training, where local employment concentration is 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a smaller footprint, employing 2.4% of working residents in Wagga Wagga - East versus 5.3% in Regional NSW. Comparing Census journey-to-work data against the resident base suggests that while local roles exist, a significant proportion of the workforce commutes outside the district for employment. AreaSearch assessment of data from SALM and the ABS indicates that over the 12-month period, the local labour force contracted by 3.6% alongside a 3.4% reduction in employment, yielding a 0.2 percentage points decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe across Regional NSW, employment retreated by 0.9%, the labour supply dropped by 0.4%, and joblessness rose by 0.5 percentage points. Broadening the outlook, national forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context on structural workplace shifts relevant to Wagga Wagga - East. Across nationwide benchmarks, employment is modeled to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although performance varies by sector. Overlaying these industry growth trajectories onto the local industry distribution suggests that resident employment could rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on a proportional industry weighting that does not factor in specific local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wagga Wagga - East is $1,699 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $851 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,619 a year against an average of $68,538. 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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According to financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayer earnings in the Wagga Wagga - East SA2 sit slightly above national figures. Median individual income reaches $56,619 while the mean is $68,538, both exceeding the corresponding Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 indicates updated figures of roughly $62,462 (median) and $75,611 (average) as of March 2026. Across national income distributions, Census measures of household, family, and individual earnings place the area around the 53rd percentile.
Furthermore, 33.2% of local residents (5,694 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, compared to 29.9% across the surrounding region. Discretionary financial capacity is supported by residents retaining 87.7% of income post-housing costs, with the locality positioned in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wagga Wagga - East had 6,309 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 11% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 17.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records reveal that separate houses constitute 88.0% of the dwelling landscape in Wagga Wagga - East, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other housing formats represent 12.0%, compared with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Fully owned properties account for 36.3% of tenures, tracking marginally below regional levels, with mortgaged homes representing 36.9% and private rentals making up 26.8%. The typical monthly mortgage cost of $1,517 is notably lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rental charge of $300 sits below the regional standard of $330.
Against nationwide figures, local mortgage obligations remain substantially under the Australian median of $1,863, with rents also well beneath the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wagga Wagga - East counted 6,309 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 28% 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.
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Families constitute 72.1% of all households in the area, made up of couples with children at 30.7%, couples without children at 28.4%, and single parent families at 12.0%. The remaining 27.9% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households at 25.2% alongside group households at 2.8%. With an average of 2.6 people per home, typical household size exceeds the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.9% of adults in Wagga Wagga - East hold a university qualification, including 15.6% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.4% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 4,300 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,016 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 levels in Wagga Wagga - East sit below broader state metrics, with 22.9% of inhabitants aged 15+ possessing a higher education degree compared with 32.2% across NSW, pointing to scope for further upskilling. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 15.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational qualifications are widespread, with 38.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (28.4%). Participation in study is strong throughout the district, with 30.3% of the populace currently enrolled in an educational program.
By sector, 11.3% attend primary school, 8.9% are in secondary schooling, and 3.6% are engaged in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Wagga Wagga - East reaches 115 stops on 95 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 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.
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The public transit network in Wagga Wagga - East features 115 active transport stops, providing local bus services across 95 individual routes that generate 1,422 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is convenient, with dwellings typically situated 262 meters from their closest stop. As an established residential community, outbound commuting is widespread, with private vehicles serving as the primary choice for 95% of trips. Households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles. A modest 9.0% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across the entire network, services operate at an average rate of 203 trips per day, delivering approximately 12 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest stops relative to the geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
64.8% of residents in Wagga Wagga - East report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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 indicators across Wagga Wagga - East remain generally positive, with mortality statistics and diagnostic rates evaluated by AreaSearch tracking close to national baselines. While chronic ailments are uncommon among the wider population, higher rates are observed among older vulnerable groups. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is slightly ahead of the typical SA2, encompassing approximately 53% of the resident population (~9,142 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses, diagnosed in 10.0 and 8.9% of the local population respectively, whereas 64.8% of inhabitants report having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Regional NSW rate of 63.3%.
An elevated occurrence of long-term health issues is evident among working-age cohorts. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 21.2% of the population (3,643 people), which sits below the 23.3% share seen across Regional NSW, with senior health indicators presenting certain challenges despite overall national rankings remaining moderate.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wagga Wagga - East is largely Australian-born, at 89.6% of residents, with 7.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.5%) and English (30.0%). 4.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Wagga Wagga - East trend below Australian averages, with Australian citizens making up 91.1% of residents, 89.6% born in Australia, and 92.7% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious faith, practiced by 64.0% of the population in Wagga Wagga - East compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Examining parental heritage, the most frequently cited ancestries among Wagga Wagga - East residents are Australian at 30.5%, English at 30.0%, and Irish at 10.1%. Several specific demographic groups show distinct regional variations, including Australian Aboriginal representation at 4.0% of Wagga Wagga - East (vs 4.6% regionally), Scottish ancestry at 8.4% (vs 8.0%), and German background at 3.8% (vs 3.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wagga Wagga - East is 38. 26.4% 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 Wagga Wagga - East differs from Regional NSW across key life stages. Updated estimates to August 2026 show that children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 32.5% of the community, higher than the 29.3% recorded in Regional NSW, whereas middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) represent 21.2% compared to a 23.8% regional proportion. The median age is estimated at 38, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 5 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census. The proportion of middle aged and young retiree cohorts has reduced from 23.3% at the Census to 21.2% currently.
Looking toward 2041, the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) are projected to experience the greatest expansion, rising by 594 residents (16%) to reach 4,237, whereas children and young adults together with middle aged and young retiree cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wagga Wagga - East
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | 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 15 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 — 266 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,921 at the 2021 Census → 17,152 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 (113031267). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.