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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 Wagga Wagga - South is $690k, with units at $545k. House values have moved 10.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Wagga Wagga - South has an estimated 23,319 residents, up from 22,522 at the 2021 Census — a change of 797 people, or 3.5%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 237 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 research from AreaSearch, the resident count for Wagga Wagga - South stands at approximately 23,319 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 797 people (3.5%) following the 2021 Census, when the recorded population was 22,522 people. This shift is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 23,259 as of June 2025 alongside 237 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With these numbers, population density sits at 792 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with typical levels across regions monitored by AreaSearch. Outpacing both the broader SA4 region (2.4%) and the SA3 territory, Wagga Wagga - South's 3.5% post-2021 Census rise establishes it as a regional frontrunner in population expansion.
Demographic additions across the locality were chiefly propelled by natural increase, accounting for roughly 50.9% of total gains in recent times. SA2 projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as a base year are applied by AreaSearch across each district. Wherever locations lack coverage within that dataset, AreaSearch relies on SA2-level modeling released by the NSW State Government in 2022 with a 2021 baseline. Age-specific expansion trajectories from these sources are likewise utilized across every locality for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Looking toward upcoming demographic patterns, growth is projected to track slightly below the national regional midpoint, with local numbers forecasted to climb by 1,462 persons to 2041 under current annual ERP statistics, amounting to an overall gain of 6.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
401 new dwellings have been approved in Wagga Wagga - South over the past five years, an average of 80 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 80 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 55% 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 approvals in Wagga Wagga - South have averaged approximately 80 per annum, accumulating to 401 homes across the prior 5 financial years. With an inflow averaging 1.6 new residents annually for every newly approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions appear well balanced against intake, supporting steady market conditions as new residences show an average construction value of $391,000, aligning with regional standards. Concurrently, commercial building permits totaled $5.9 million during this financial year, pointing to restrained non-residential construction. Per capita building approvals across Wagga Wagga - South track at roughly three-quarters of the pace recorded across Rest of NSW, positioning the locality in the 38th percentile across Australia and creating tighter purchasing stock that channels demand toward established homes.
Newly permitted builds consist of 55.0% detached dwellings alongside 45.0% attached dwellings, displaying a growing proportion of multi-unit designs that offer varied price points, spanning generous family residences to convenient compact formats. This marks a clear departure from the prevailing housing stock (which stands at 92.0% houses), reflecting a tightening supply of greenfield land alongside evolving household preferences and a requirement for varied, affordable living options. A metric of 381 people per dwelling approval underscores the subdued, low-volume construction pipeline. Moving forward, projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate Wagga Wagga - South will expand by 1,402 residents through to 2041. Given prevailing building trends, incoming residential development is positioned to absorb expected demand comfortably, generating favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling demographic expansion beyond baseline 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 28 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wagga Wagga - South, worth an estimated $5.04 billion. A further 101 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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Community performance is substantially shaped by strategic transport upgrades, capital programs, and public works. AreaSearch has pinpointed 35 total initiatives that will likely influence the district. Prominent developments include the Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct, Gissing Oval Amenities Upgrade, Lake Albert Water Sports and Event Precinct, alongside Glenfield Road Upgrades (Wagga Wagga), with core details outlined below.
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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 64.4%. 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 19,295, 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 local labour pool in Wagga Wagga - South features solid skill levels, substantial representation across essential service sectors, and an unemployment level of 4.2%. Employed persons numbered 11,363 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 0.1% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, accompanied by standard workforce engagement (64.4% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW). According to Census metrics, just 7.5% of working locals operated from home, though potential distortion from Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind. Local workers are predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in health care & social assistance, where the local employment share registers at 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minor footprint of 1.8% employment compared to 5.3% regionally. Comparing Census figures for the local working population against resident workers suggests this largely residential district provides relatively few local job positions. According to AreaSearch's examination of SALM and ABS figures, the labour force shrank by 3.6% while employment dropped by 3.0% in the twelve months leading to March 2026, which resulted in the unemployment rate declining by 0.6 percentage points. This trend diverges from the experience in Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, the labour force reduced by 0.4%, and unemployment climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from Mar-26 provide additional context for anticipated future demand in Wagga Wagga - South. These forecasts span both five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to gauge likely expansion trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over a five year span and by 13.7% over a ten year span, sectoral growth varies considerably. When these sectoral estimates are applied to the employment composition of Wagga Wagga - South, the area is expected to see employment rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.8% over ten years (this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not factor in localized 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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Taxpayer earnings across the Wagga Wagga - South SA2 sit slightly higher than the national standard based on financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch. In the Wagga Wagga - South SA2, median income among taxable residents reaches $57,731 while average remuneration is $69,984, compared against benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $63,689 (median) and $77,206 (average) as of March 2026. Data from Census 2021 places household, family, and individual incomes in a moderate tier, tracking between the 41st and 52nd percentiles.
Records indicate that 34.4% of residents (8,021 individuals) receive between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring broader regional benchmarks where 29.9% occupy this bracket. After meeting shelter costs, households retain 85.6% of earnings for other commitments, placing the district in the 4th decile on 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 most recent Census, residential stock across Wagga Wagga - South was dominated by separate houses at 91.6%, with semi-detached buildings, flats, and other configurations accounting for 8.4%, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Outright home ownership trailed the regional standard, recording 29.1%, while 37.0% of properties were being purchased with a mortgage and 33.9% were tenanted. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood well below the regional benchmark at $1,517, while median weekly leasing costs were $300, against Regional NSW benchmarks of $1,733 and $330.
Measured nationally, home loan repayments in Wagga Wagga - South sit substantially below the Australian figure of $1,863, with rental costs also tracking far below the nationwide mark 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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Families constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 69.5%, consisting of couples with children (29.9%), childless couples (25.2%), and single parent families (13.4%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.5%, comprising single-person dwellings at 27.1% and shared group households at 3.4%. The typical household size sits at 2.5 people, exceeding the 2.4 average found throughout Regional NSW.
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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Attainment figures highlight educational obstacles locally, as the proportion holding higher education degrees (20.6%) sits well below the 32.2% recorded statewide across NSW, highlighting key avenues for educational development. Among tertiary graduates, bachelor qualifications represent 14.7%, postgraduate awards account for 3.6%, and graduate diplomas comprise 2.3%. Vocational training forms a substantial foundation, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ holding practical trade credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (28.4%). Participation across learning institutions is strong, with 32.0% of the local population actively undertaking study. This cohort encompasses 10.9% attending primary schools, 8.7% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.1% engaged in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wagga Wagga - South reaches 159 stops on 114 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 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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Transit mapping identifies 159 active transit boarding points across Wagga Wagga - South spanning bus and rail services. These boarding points are connected by 114 separate routes that generate 1,796 weekly passenger trips. Network proximity is favorable, with locals generally living 233 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the area's residential profile, outbound travel is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary choice for 96% of commuters. Household car access averages 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home arrangements involved 7.5% of working residents during the 2021 Census, subject to potential COVID-19 influences.
Across all transit lines, scheduling frequency reaches an average of 256 trips per day, translating to roughly 11 weekly trips at each stop location. The included graphic displays the 100 nearest stops surrounding the geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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 indicators compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable hurdles across Wagga Wagga - South when evaluating mortality and long-term health burdens across younger and older age groups alike, while the uptake of private health insurance is slightly above typical SA2 standards at approximately 54% of the community (~12,568 people). This compares with a 51.9% coverage rate across Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health issues represent the two most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 10.3 and 9.5% of the population respectively, while 65.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age cohorts experience noticeable health pressures with heightened levels of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over account for 17.0% of the population (3,968 people), lower than the 23.3% regional benchmark. Health measures among older demographics show certain challenges, tracking in line with national averages for the broader public.
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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Cultural diversity within Wagga Wagga - South is comparatively subdued, with Australian citizens making up 88.0% of residents, 86.8% having been born in Australia, and 88.7% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 62.1% of the local populace. The clearest outlier in religious affiliation appears in the Other category, which captures 3.2% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary ancestries identified in Wagga Wagga - South are English (29.1%), Australian (28.7%), and Irish (9.5%).
Distinct variations are also evident across other backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal representation notably elevated at 5.6% (compared to 4.6% regionally), German ancestry at 3.8% (against 3.1%), and Samoan heritage at 0.2% (against 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wagga Wagga - South is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 28.6% 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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The demographic profile of Wagga Wagga - South leans younger than that of Regional NSW overall. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 34.7% of the populace belongs to the youth and young adult bracket (0 - 24) versus 29.3% regionally, whereas seniors aged 65+ make up 17.0% against a regional benchmark of 23.3%. This results in an estimated median age of 35, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 8 years beneath the Regional NSW figure of 43 from that Census. By age cohort, residents aged 45 - 64 have reduced their presence from 22.9% at the Census to an estimated 20.9%.
Projections out to 2041 show the strongest expansion among adults aged 25 - 44, increasing by 934 residents (15%) to reach 7,316, whereas younger cohorts are anticipated to contract.
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 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 | Aug 2026 last month all 33 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 — 237 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (22,522 at the 2021 Census → 23,319 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 (113031269). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.