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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 Walcha is $510k, with units at $415k. House values have moved 7.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Walcha has an estimated 3,139 residents. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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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Based on analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Walcha stands at approximately 3,139 in May 2026. This represents a reduction of 5 people (0.2%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 3,144 residents. The estimate is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 3,131 combined with 34 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This population level yields a density of 0.50 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment. While Walcha recorded a 0.2% decrease since the census, the broader SA3 region grew by 2.3%, demonstrating contrasting demographic developments.
Local population changes were mostly driven by overseas migration, which served as the primary source of population increase in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this data, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Estimated growth rates by age group from these sources are projected forward to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on this methodology, the overall population is projected to decrease, shrinking by 146 persons by 2041. Conversely, expansion is projected in certain age cohorts, particularly the 5 to 14 age group, which is expected to grow by 67 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
41 new dwellings have been approved in Walcha over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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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An average of approximately 8 new dwelling approvals are registered in Walcha each year, amounting to 41 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 4 approvals have been documented. Given the recent population declines, the supply of new housing has likely matched local demand, providing suitable options for buyers, with new homes constructed at an average value of $366,000. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $1.3 million have been recorded this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality. Walcha records about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per capita compared to the Rest of NSW and ranks in the 30th percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, leading to a relatively restricted supply of new homes that supports demand for existing properties.
This level falls below the national average, indicating a mature residential market and potential planning limitations. Construction activity is dominated by standalone homes at 86.0%, with townhouses or apartments comprising the remaining 14.0%, preserving the traditional low-density profile centered on spacious family living. The ratio of 718 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights a quiet development sector with low construction activity. Given that the population is projected to decline or remain stable, Walcha is likely to experience less pressure on its housing market, which may open up favorable options for prospective buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Walcha. A further 77 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $36.8 billion. 17 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning developments are major determinants of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 key projects expected to influence the region. Notable projects include the Skye Ridge Wind Farm, the Walcha Drought Security Project and Sewerage Network Upgrade, the Winterbourne Wind Farm, and the Thunderbolt Energy Hub (Thunderbolt Wind Farm), with details of the most significant initiatives provided below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Skye Ridge Wind Farm
The Skye Ridge Wind Farm is a proposed wind farm located 10km west of Walcha, NSW, in the New England REZ. Acquired by Origin Energy from Walcha Energy in 2024, it has a potential maximum output of 870 MW. Current activities include community engagement and technical studies for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Walcha Drought Security Project and Sewerage Network Upgrade
An $11 million drought-security project at Walcha, funded by the Albanese Labor Government and NSW Government, is complete with the delivery of a 300 megalitre (ML) off-stream storage dam, pump station and pipelines, significantly boosting the town's water supply. Separately, a $1.8 million sewerage network upgrade, jointly funded by the NSW Government and Walcha Council, was also completed, including a new 20 megalitre storage pond and upgrades to existing infrastructure. These projects enhance Walcha's resilience to drought and support future growth.
Winterbourne Wind Farm
The Winterbourne Wind Farm is a proposed renewable energy project near Walcha, NSW, featuring up to 118 wind turbines with a capacity of 732 MW, a 100 MW / 200 MWh battery, transmission lines, substations, and infrastructure upgrades. It aims to generate approximately 2,100,000 MWh per year, powering over 375,000 homes, and contribute to NSW's net-zero emissions by 2050.
Deeargee Solar And Battery Project
ACEN Australia Pty Ltd (ACEN) proposes to develop the Deeargee Solar and Battery Project, a large-scale grid connected solar and battery energy storage system. The project involves the development, construction, commissioning and operation of a solar PV electricity generation facility and BESS, which consists of PV modules, mounting structures, inverter stations, internal access tracks, cabling, a substation, switchyard, O&M facilities, site access points, internal road network, and temporary construction infrastructure. The solar farm has a capacity of up to 320 MW, and the BESS up to 1,400 MW / 2,800 MWh.
Thunderbolt Energy Hub (Thunderbolt Wind Farm)
Neoen's Thunderbolt Energy Hub Stage 1 (Thunderbolt Wind Farm) is an approved wind farm with up to 32 turbines in the New England REZ near Kentucky and Bendemeer, NSW. The approved wind component has a capacity of approximately 192-230 MW.
Thunderbolt Energy Hub - Stage Two
Stage Two of the Thunderbolt Energy Hub is a proposed wind energy expansion located south-east of the New England Highway. The project is expected to consist of approximately 150 MW of wind generation, comprising roughly 25 turbines. It follows Stage One, which received development consent in May 2024 and was selected for the Federal Government Capacity Investment Scheme in late 2024. While a solar component was previously considered, the current focus for Stage Two is dedicated wind capacity to support the New England Renewable Energy Zone.
Bendemeer Renewable Energy Hub
A co-located renewable energy hub by Athena Energy Australia comprising a 257 MW DC (200 MW AC) solar farm with a 150 MW / 300 MWh battery energy storage system, plus a proposed 360 MW wind farm (51 turbines). The solar and BESS component is a NSW State Significant Development (SSD-36651552) and has received more than 234 public submissions. Following community feedback, considerable design amendments were made in April 2025, reducing the DC capacity from 280 MW to 257 MW, cutting the project footprint by 23% to 369.2 ha, and updating the BESS from NMC to LFP technology.The amended Response to Submissions is currently under assessment by the NSW Department of Planning. The wind farm component (SSD) is progressing on a separate approval pathway, with a scoping report submitted in late 2024 within the New England Renewable Energy Zone. The hub is expected to generate approximately 577,000 MWh of clean energy annually, enough to power around 74,000 NSW homes, and create up to 307 construction jobs.
New England Solar Farm
The New England Solar Farm is a 720 MW energy generation project developed in two stages: Stage One delivers 400 MW of generation capacity, and Stage Two delivers 320 MW of generation capacity and 200 MW / 400 MWh of storage. An additional 1,400 MW / 2,800 MWh of storage capacity has been approved, likely to be constructed post-completion of Stage One and Two. The project connects to TransGrid's existing 330-kilovolt transmission line that runs across the development site.Stage 1 is operational, generating clean electricity since 2023, with agrivoltaic practices including sheep grazing. Stage 2 construction is expected to commence in 2025.
1,769 residents of Walcha are employed, from a labour force of 1,812. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 70.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.8% 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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Walcha has a skilled labour force representing a variety of industries, alongside a low unemployment rate of 2.4%. In March 2026, there are 1,769 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 1.7% lower than the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%. Furthermore, workforce participation is exceptionally high at 70.7% compared to the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 31.5%, worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors for residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The local economy has a particularly strong concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with employment rates 7.9 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 9.3% of local employment, which is below the Regional NSW average of 16.9%. Although there are local jobs available, the ratio of Census working population to the local population suggests a significant number of residents travel outside the area for employment. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 2.2% and total employment fell by 3.4%, resulting in a 1.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9% and the labour force decrease by 0.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand trends in Walcha. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment profile of Walcha indicates local employment could rise by 4.8% over five years and 10.9% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Walcha is $1,211 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $683 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,439 a year against an average of $48,432. 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 data compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayer income levels in the Walcha SA2 are below the national average. The median income for taxpayers in the Walcha SA2 is $42,439, while the average income is $48,432, compared to $52,390 and $65,215 respectively for Regional NSW. Adjusting for a 10.32% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 are approximately $46,819 for median income and $53,430 for average income. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Walcha fell within the 14th to 25th national percentiles.
The income distribution shows that 28.6% of the population (897 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the metropolitan average of 29.9%. Although low housing costs allow residents to retain 91.4% of their income, total disposable income sits in the 22nd national percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Walcha had 1,226 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 3% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 53% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,056 a month. Rent absorbs 16.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing profile in Walcha at the time of the latest Census consisted of 95.7% detached houses and 4.2% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other housing formats, compared to Regional NSW where detached houses made up 82.6% and other formats comprised 17.4%. Home ownership in Walcha was high at 53.1%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 25.1% and rental properties making up 21.7%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,056 was significantly lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $200 was below the Regional NSW average of $330.
On a national level, Walcha's mortgage repayments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Walcha counted 1,226 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 39% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 68.6%, consisting of couples without children at 38.7%, couples with children at 22.9%, and single parent families at 5.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.4%, with single-person households representing 30.2% and group households making up 1.5%. The median household size of 2.2 people is below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.8% of adults in Walcha hold a university qualification, including 12.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 373 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 934 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 levels at 16.8%, which is notably below the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among those with degrees, bachelor qualifications are most common at 12.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 30.6%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in education, with 27.2% of residents enrolled in a formal learning institution.
This group comprises 10.9% in primary schooling, 7.8% in secondary schooling, and 2.7% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Walcha reaches 245 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 640 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 infrastructure in Walcha consists of 245 active stops, including both rail and bus services. These stops support 22 routes that deliver 640 passenger trips per week. Transport links are highly accessible, with residents living an average of 143 meters from the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, and most workers commute outside the region, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode at 85% and walking accounting for 12%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.7 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents (31.5%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency across all local routes averages 91 trips daily, representing about 2 weekly passenger trips per individual stop. The linked map details the 100 transport stops nearest to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.3% of residents in Walcha report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Walcha presents notable health issues based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with health conditions distributed across younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is particularly low, covering about 46% of the population (~1,447 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health conditions recorded in the region are arthritis and asthma, affecting 12.0% and 7.9% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 63.3% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, matching the 63.3% rate across Regional NSW.
Chronic conditions among working-age residents are higher than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 31.1% of the local population (975 people), compared to 23.4% in Regional NSW. Senior citizens in the area experience above-average health outcomes, ranking higher nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Walcha is largely Australian-born, at 93.9% of residents, with 2.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.3%) and English (31.4%). 4.6% 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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Walcha has a low level of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 88.6% of the population, 93.9% of residents born in Australia, and 98.0% of households speaking only English. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 69.6% of the population, compared to 55.9% in Regional NSW. Regarding parental birthplace and heritage, the three largest ancestry groups are Australian at 34.3%, English at 31.4%, and Scottish at 9.7%. There are notable variations in other ethnic backgrounds, with New Zealanders overrepresented at 1.0% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Irish at 9.4% (compared to 8.8%), and Aboriginal Australians at 4.6% (compared to 4.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Walcha is 49, older than 91% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 17.0% 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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The median age in Walcha is 49 years, which is higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 years and the national median of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, there is a higher concentration of residents in the 65 - 74 age group (15.9% locally vs 9.4% nationally) and a lower concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 (7.3%). Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 85 and over has increased from 2.7% to 4.4%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 8.5% to 10.2%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 15.6% to 13.3%, and the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 9.0% to 7.3%.
Projections for 2041 indicate shifts in the age structure, with the 5 to 14 age group expected to expand by 49 people (13%) from 372 to 422, while the 0 to 4 and 45 to 54 groups are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Walcha
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 3 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 34 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,144 at the 2021 Census → 3,139 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 (110011189). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.