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The median house price in Wagga Wagga - South is $685k, with units at $540k. House values have moved 10.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Wagga Wagga - South has an estimated 23,306 residents, up from 22,522 at the 2021 Census — a change of 784 people, or 3.5%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 233 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 792 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the resident count for Wagga Wagga - South stands at approximately 23,306 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 22,522 residents, the population has expanded by 784 individuals, or 3.5%. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 23,259 from June 2025 alongside 233 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The region has a density of 791 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values observed across comparable areas studied by AreaSearch. With its 3.5% population rise since the 2021 census, the area outpaced the SA4 region (2.2%) and the SA3 area, establishing itself as a local growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was natural increase, accounting for roughly 50.9% of the overall population rise in recent times. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch relies on the projections published by ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 localities missing from this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age group growth rates derived from these figures are also applied across all areas from 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, population expansion is projected to run just under the median rate for national non-metropolitan zones, with the locality expected to add 1,476 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, which translates to a total increase of 6.1% over the 16 years.
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461 new dwellings have been approved in Wagga Wagga - South over the past five years, an average of 92 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 67 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 51% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 59, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Wagga Wagga - South has registered an average of approximately 92 new home approvals annually, resulting in a total of 461 residences over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 55 approvals have been logged. Supply and demand appear well-aligned, fostering steady market conditions, as an average of 1.4 individuals moved to the locality for every new residence constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25). New builds carry an average estimated construction cost of $280,000, which corresponds to broader regional trends. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $5.9 million during the current financial year, underlining the heavily residential character of the locality.
Wagga Wagga - South demonstrates 19.0% less building activity per capita than the Rest of NSW, positioning it in the 50th percentile among all locations analyzed nationwide. The breakdown of new construction consists of 51.0% detached houses and 49.0% attached dwellings, showing a rising proportion of attached structures that offer diverse options across different price points, ranging from large family homes to smaller, more affordable dwellings. This marks a major shift from the current property composition (which stands at 92.0% houses), driven by a decline in available building sites and responding to changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. Having roughly 330 residents per approved dwelling, Wagga Wagga - South displays the structural attributes of a low density area. Long-term forecasts indicate that Wagga Wagga - South will welcome an additional 1,429 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of new housing is anticipated to easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling expansion that outstrips current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wagga Wagga - South
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 29 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wagga Wagga - South, worth an estimated $5.15 billion. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.9 billion. 41 are already under construction and 38 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 infrastructure updates, major construction projects, and zoning plans are key determinants of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 35 projects that are anticipated to influence this locality. Prominent projects include the Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct, the Gissing Oval Amenities Upgrade, the Lake Albert Water Sports and Event Precinct, and the Glenfield Road Upgrades (Wagga Wagga), with the details below focusing on those of greatest significance.
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Bourkelands Neighbourhood Retail Centre
Planned neighbourhood commercial shopping centre located at the primary entry of Bourkelands, featuring a supermarket, specialty retail tenancies, internal mall access, 73 car parking spaces, and service delivery facilities.
Pinaroo Village
Construction of a 103-unit master-planned village comprising 88 affordable seniors living units and 15 NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) units delivered across three stages adjacent to Southcity Shopping Centre in Glenfield Park.
Mount Austin Social Housing Renewal Project
Renewal and replacement of aged social housing stock across Mount Austin by Homes NSW. The program delivers modern, accessible low-to-medium density housing including Manor Houses to support local community demand.
Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct
A 4,500-hectare sustainable hub focused on high-value agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics. The NSW Government has committed over $212 million to deliver core infrastructure, including the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub. Current 2026 works include the $4.5 million Pomeroy Drive roundabout and ongoing road reconstructions to support business expansion. The precinct features streamlined 30-day planning approvals and a business concierge service, aiming to create up to 6,000 jobs by 2040.
Lake Albert Water Sports and Event Precinct
Redevelopment of the Lake Albert foreshore and water infrastructure in Wagga Wagga, delivered by Council as the Lake Albert Pipeline and Precinct Renewal Project. Works include remediation of 2.7km of eroding foreshore, replacement of the Lake Albert weir with an operable gate structure, and installation of a 6.2km pipeline and pump station to transfer up to 1800 megalitres of water annually from the Murrumbidgee River to the lake. The upgrades aim to maintain consistent water levels and quality to support boating, sailing and other water sports and community events.Foreshore remediation and Lake Albert Road culvert installation are complete, weir replacement design is underway, and pipeline construction and the river pump station are still to come.
Bourkelands Neighbourhood Shopping Centre
Approved neighbourhood shopping centre designed to feature a supermarket and five specialty retail shops. The development includes 73 parking spaces and is situated on the corner of Bourkelands Drive and Bourke Street. Originally approved by the Wagga Wagga Interim Joint Planning Panel in June 2011, the project has faced delays but remains zoned for retail development.
Former CSU South Campus Residential Masterplan
Planning proposal and urban renewal masterplan for the former Charles Sturt University South Campus adjacent to Mount Austin, delivering residential housing lots, independent living options, and integrated open space.
Sunnyside Estate
Sunnyside Estate is a masterplanned residential subdivision situated along Lloyd Road and Holbrook Road in the southern growth suburb of Lloyd, Wagga Wagga. The estate provides 180 fully serviced residential homesites ranging from 600 sqm to 1,200 sqm, linear parklands, shared walking/cycle connections, and scenic valley views. Staged civil roadworks and dwelling construction are actively progressing.
11,363 residents of Wagga Wagga - South are employed, from a labour force of 11,862. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 64.5%. 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 19,281, about 83% 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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The workforce in Wagga Wagga - South is highly skilled, with strong representation in critical service industries, and exhibits an unemployment rate of 4.2%. As of March 2026, the employed resident population counts 11,363 individuals, with the unemployment level sitting 0.1% higher than the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%. The workforce participation rate is relatively typical, standing at 64.5% compared to the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a modest 7.5% of the local workforce worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by the effects of pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The locality shows a distinct concentration of jobs in health care & social assistance, where the employment share is 1.2 times higher than the regional average. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing only 1.8% of residents compared to the regional figure of 5.3%. Given the difference between the Census working population and the resident population, this heavily residential area appears to provide few local employment opportunities. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 3.6% and employment fell by 3.0%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 compiled by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future labor demand in Wagga Wagga - South. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future employment patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the employment profile of Wagga Wagga - South suggests that local employment will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wagga Wagga - South is $1,609 a week (about $84,000 a year), with median personal income at $818 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,731 a year against an average of $69,984. 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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The median taxpayer income in the Wagga Wagga - South SA2 stands at $57,731, with the average income recorded at $69,984, according to recent postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures sit slightly above the national average, contrasting with a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $63,689 for the median and $77,206 for the average. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Wagga Wagga - South are all moderate, placing between the 41st and 52nd percentiles.
Income distribution data shows that the largest cohort, comprising 34.4% of residents (8,017 people), falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the broader region where 29.9% of the population falls into this category. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 85.6% of their income for other living expenses, and the area is positioned in the 4th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wagga Wagga - South had 8,358 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 5% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. 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, the housing stock in Wagga Wagga - South was composed of 91.6% houses and 8.4% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing options), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership levels in Wagga Wagga - South lagged behind Regional NSW at 29.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (37.0%) or rented (33.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 was significantly lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $300, compared to $330 regionally.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Wagga Wagga - South are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wagga Wagga - South counted 8,358 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 27% 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 majority of local households at 69.5%, which includes couples with children at 29.9%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single parent households at 13.4%. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.5%, with single-person households representing 27.1% and group households making up 3.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 residents is slightly higher than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.6% of adults in Wagga Wagga - South hold a university qualification, including 14.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.4% hold a vocational qualification. 12 schools serve the area, with 4,115 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 932 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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The region exhibits lower rates of higher education, with university qualification rates at 20.6%, which is considerably below the NSW average of 32.2%. This discrepancy highlights a key area for targeted educational programs and improvement. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 28.4%. There is a high level of academic enrollment in the area, with 32.0% of the population currently participating in formal education.
This group is distributed across primary education at 10.9%, secondary education at 8.7%, and tertiary studies at 4.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Wagga Wagga - South reaches 157 stops on 111 routes, timetabled for about 2,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 transport data shows 157 active train and bus stops within Wagga Wagga - South. These stops are served by 111 separate routes that provide a total of 2,893 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 254 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the area is predominantly residential, most workers commute out of the district, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 96%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. A low proportion of residents (7.5%) worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency averages 413 trips per day across all transit routes, which translates to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
65.1% of residents in Wagga Wagga - South report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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 indicate notable public health issues in Wagga Wagga - South, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and the prevalence of chronic health conditions. These conditions are prominent across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of the population with private health insurance is slightly higher than the average SA2 area at approximately 54% (~12,561 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 10.3% and 9.5% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 65.1% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age cohort faces notable health challenges, with elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.8% of the population (3,908 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Health outcomes for seniors present some challenges, with national health rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wagga Wagga - South is largely Australian-born, at 86.8% of residents, with 11.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.1%) and Australian (28.7%). 5.6% 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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Wagga Wagga - South displays low cultural diversity, with citizens making up 88.0% of the population, Australian-born individuals representing 86.8%, and English-only speakers at home accounting for 88.7%. Christianity is the primary religion in Wagga Wagga - South, practiced by 62.1% of the population. The most notable statistical divergence is in the Other category, which accounts for 3.2% of local residents compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding parents' country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Wagga Wagga - South are English at 29.1%, Australian at 28.7%, and Irish at 9.5%.
There are also notable differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal residents overrepresented at 5.6% of the population (compared to 4.6% in the wider region), German ancestry at 3.8% (compared to 3.1%), and Samoan ancestry at 0.2% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wagga Wagga - South is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 29.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 35 years, Wagga Wagga - South is significantly younger than the Regional NSW median of 43, and also younger than the Australian median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented locally at 15.1% of the population compared to the Regional NSW average, whereas the 65 - 74 bracket is underrepresented at 9.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 14.1% to 15.1% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.7% to 10.3%, and the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.4% to 13.4%.
Demographic models project that the age distribution of Wagga Wagga - South will change significantly by 2041, with the 25 to 34 group growing the fastest at 18%, adding 639 residents to reach 4,152, while the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wagga Wagga - South
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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 34 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 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 233 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (22,522 at the 2021 Census → 23,306 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 May 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 (113031269). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.