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The median house price in Wamberal - Forresters Beach is $1.67m, with units at $1.12m. House values have moved 1.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Wamberal - Forresters Beach has an estimated 10,899 residents, up from 10,675 at the 2021 Census — a change of 224 people, or 2.1%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 80% of areas nationally. That puts 794 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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As of Aug 2026, the population residing in Wamberal - Forresters Beach is estimated at approximately 10,899 according to analysis by AreaSearch. Compared to the 10,675 people counted during the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 224 people (2.1%). This demographic trajectory is derived from ABS June 2025 estimated resident population figures of 10,897 alongside 6 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The locality exhibits a population density of 794 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch. Over the preceding ten years, the district experienced consistent demographic expansion with a 1.0% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the wider SA3 area.
Inbound overseas migration served as the core driver of recent expansion, accounting for roughly 71.0% of all population additions. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 areas, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections (based on 2021) for locations without federal coverage. Age cohort growth rates across these models are extended across all areas for the period covering 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic patterns and current annual ERP figures, local growth is anticipated to track slightly under the national median, with the community expanding by 867 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 7.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
119 new dwellings have been approved in Wamberal - Forresters Beach over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 66% 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 across Wamberal - Forresters Beach have averaged roughly 23 new dwellings annually, amounting to 119 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the area added an average of 2.2 new residents per dwelling each year, demonstrating solid underlying demand supportive of local property values. Newly approved dwellings carry an average estimated construction cost of $646,000, exceeding regional averages and indicating a focus on higher-specification residential construction. Meanwhile, non-residential building approvals reached $4.8 million this financial year, underscoring the area's overwhelmingly residential urban character.
Per capita building approval rates in Wamberal - Forresters Beach sit at roughly two-thirds the level of Greater Sydney, positioning the locality in the 26th percentile across the country. This restrained supply pipeline limits new-build stock while bolstering demand for established dwellings, reflecting both local market maturity and potential planning or land constraints. Of all newly approved dwellings, 66.0% are detached houses and 34.0% are semi-detached townhouses or apartments, introducing higher-density housing formats alongside traditional family residences across diverse price points. This pattern contrasts with the current housing stock comprising 85.0% separate houses, signaling changing lifestyle preferences, a need for housing affordability, and dwindling greenfield development land. The presence of 576 people per approved dwelling highlights an area characterized by subdued construction volumes. Longer-term demographic forecasts indicate Wamberal - Forresters Beach will gain 865 residents by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction rates generally match this projected pace of demographic expansion, though incoming buyers could face intensifying competition as population numbers grow.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wamberal - Forresters Beach
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wamberal - Forresters Beach, worth an estimated $102 million. A further 97 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.15 billion. 17 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Capital investments, planning strategies, and public infrastructure programs play an essential role in shaping regional property performance. A total of 22 significant infrastructure projects have been catalogued by AreaSearch as having direct relevance to the area, including the Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay, the Wamberal Beach Coastal Protection Works, the Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay, and the Terrigal Public School Upgrade.
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Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay
NSW Government program to widen approximately 3.6-3.8km of Central Coast Highway between Wamberal and Bateau Bay to two lanes each way, improve intersections, and enhance active transport and bus facilities. Current works are focused on the Central Coast Highway and Tumbi Road intersection, replacing the roundabout with traffic lights and widening approaches to address congestion and improve safety.
Tumbi Road Shared Pathway Priority Connection
Construction of a 3-metre wide off-road active transport shared pathway connecting the Central Coast Highway at Wamberal to Eastern Road in Tumbi Umbi. The project aims to improve safety, regional connectivity, and active travel options for pedestrians and cyclists across the Central Coast. Delivered by Central Coast Council as part of its long-term active transport strategic network.
Terrigal Public School Upgrade
Upgrade to provide the latest education facilities and accommodate the growing community, including a new building with 10 flexible learning spaces, upgraded administration facilities, disability car park with ramp access, and lift installation.
Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific Hotel Refurbishment
Major refurbishment of the iconic Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific including guest room renovations, restaurant and bar upgrades, conference facilities enhancement, and exterior improvements.
Terrigal CBD Traffic Flow Improvements
Traffic flow improvements in Terrigal CBD including intersection upgrades, new traffic signals, improved pedestrian crossings, and enhanced parking arrangements to reduce congestion. Stage 1 completed in October 2018; Stage 2 funding not secured.
Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay
Transport for NSW is planning a major upgrade of the Central Coast Highway between Wamberal and Bateau Bay to improve traffic flow, safety and network resilience. The project includes corridor upgrades and has been prioritised in stages, with the Central Coast Highway and Tumbi Road intersection being delivered first under a separate construction package while planning continues for the broader corridor upgrade.
Central Coast Highway and Tumbi Road Intersection Upgrade
A $65.5 million infrastructure project jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments replacing the existing roundabout with a signalised intersection, widening the Central Coast Highway north of the intersection to two lanes in each direction, adding dedicated turning lanes, and upgrading footpaths, active transport, and bus stop infrastructure.
Wamberal Beach Coastal Protection Works
Long-term coastal erosion protection strategy for Wamberal Beach on the NSW Central Coast, developed under Central Coast Council's Open Coast Coastal Management Program (CMP). Three development applications for a continuous 1.3km whole-of-embayment seawall were lodged by the Wamberal Protection Association and beachfront landowners, but were unanimously refused by the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel on 16 June 2026 due to unresolved landowner consent issues and inadequate provision for sand nourishment. Council has directed the CEO to work with consultants and landowners on an alternative medium to long-term design.Separately, the broader Open Coast CMP, which covers engineering design requirements, sand nourishment, and land transfer actions for Wamberal, was adopted by Council in April 2026 and certified by the NSW Minister for the Environment in June 2026. Temporary emergency protection works continue to be carried out periodically by Council in response to storm events.
5,920 residents of Wamberal - Forresters Beach are employed, from a labour force of 6,017. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 68.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,850, about 81% 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 market in Wamberal - Forresters Beach features a highly qualified workforce with heavy involvement in essential service industries, a jobless rate of only 1.6%, and annual employment growth estimated at 3.1%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,920, with local unemployment sitting 2.5% under the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while workforce participation tracks in line with Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records indicate that 36.7% of working residents operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The community shows a pronounced concentration of workers in health care & social assistance, exceeding regional averages by 1.3 times. Conversely, finance & insurance represents an undersized segment, engaging only 3.7% of workers in Wamberal - Forresters Beach relative to 7.3% throughout Greater Sydney. Comparing resident workers to local workplace destinations highlights that this residential enclave generates limited local jobs. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures over the 12 months leading to March 2026 shows that local employment expanded by 3.1% alongside a 3.4% rise in the labour pool, which nudged the unemployment rate up by 0.3 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney saw both employment and labour force increase by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor reduction in unemployment. Looking ahead, national occupational projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide insights into prospective labour demand. Nationally, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry variations remain substantial. Extrapolating these industry trends against the workforce composition of Wamberal - Forresters Beach projects resident employment to climb by 7.0% in five years and 14.4% in ten years.
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Median household income in Wamberal - Forresters Beach is $2,188 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $897 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,124 a year against an average of $86,314. The average runs 48% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 aggregated ATO tax records for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income within the Wamberal - Forresters Beach SA2 reached $58,124, while the average stood at $86,314. These figures sit at elevated levels nationally, comparing with Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 adjusts estimated median earnings to $64,122 and average earnings to $95,222 by March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets in the 2021 Census, local incomes sit around the 71st percentile nationally.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly wage bracket includes 28.3% of workers (3,084 individuals), closely mirroring the 30.9% regional proportion. Affluence is pronounced, with 35.2% of earners generating more than $3,000 weekly, fostering demand for high-end retail and services. Housing expenses absorb 15.1% of income, yet strong earnings maintain disposable income in the 78th percentile, placing the district in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wamberal - Forresters Beach had 3,653 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 6% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,434 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.7%. 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 residential make-up of Wamberal - Forresters Beach, according to the latest Census, showed that houses accounted for 84.9% of dwellings, whereas other types of dwellings, such as semi-detached units, apartments, and other categories, made up 15.1%. This distribution contrasts with the Sydney metro area, where houses represent 55.9% and other dwellings account for 44.1%. Home ownership rates in Wamberal - Forresters Beach are notably higher than those in the Sydney metro, standing at 39.0%, while the remaining dwellings are either mortgaged (43.7%) or rented (17.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in this locality exceeds the Sydney metro average of $2,434, and the median weekly rent is $500, compared to Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Wamberal - Forresters Beach are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are also significantly above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wamberal - Forresters Beach counted 3,653 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 78.9%, broken down into couple families with children at 39.1%, couples without children at 29.7%, and single-parent arrangements at 9.6%. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 21.1%, consisting of single-person households at 18.7% and group households at 2.4%. With a median of 2.8 people per household, family sizes exceed the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.8% of adults in Wamberal - Forresters Beach hold a university qualification, including 20.8% with a bachelor degree and 6.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,390 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,013 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 educational standing of the local population is strong across the broader region, with tertiary degree attainment among individuals aged 15+ reaching 29.8%, above the SA4 rate of 20.8%. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 20.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Technical and vocational credentials are held by 37.5% of residents aged 15+, consisting of 12.9% holding advanced diplomas and 24.6% holding certificates. A substantial 31.4% of the population is actively engaged in formal study. Within this student cohort, primary education accounts for 10.8%, secondary schooling comprises 9.3%, and tertiary studies encompass 4.7% of all residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wamberal - Forresters Beach reaches 143 stops on 122 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 transportation networks across Wamberal - Forresters Beach include 143 active transport stops primarily served by bus networks. These facilities connect 122 distinct routes, providing a collective total of 1,490 weekly passenger trips. Access to local services is strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 158 meters. Given the residential orientation of the area, outbound vehicle commuting dominates, with private cars accounting for 94% of trips. Average motor vehicle ownership is 1.8 vehicles per private dwelling, higher than regional figures, while 36.7% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census amid COVID-19 settings.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 212 daily trips across the transit network, representing roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 nearest transit stops relative to the centre of the catchment.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.2% of residents in Wamberal - Forresters Beach report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 92% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Wamberal - Forresters Beach reveal favourable outcomes based on AreaSearch assessments of chronic illness and mortality, with low incidences of major ailments across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally prevalent, extending to roughly 62% of all residents (6,757 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 59.9% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread chronic conditions locally, recorded among 8.0 and 7.3% of the community, respectively, while 71.2% of residents reported having no diagnosed long-term health ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes remain robust among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and above account for 22.7% of residents (2,469 people), noticeably higher than the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney, maintaining positive health metrics though somewhat lower in national rankings than younger local cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wamberal - Forresters Beach is largely Australian-born, at 84.4% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.8%) and Australian (29.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity within Wamberal - Forresters Beach tracks below metropolitan benchmarks, with Australian-born residents accounting for 84.4% of the population, Australian citizens comprising 92.5%, and English being the sole language spoken at home for 94.9%. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 53.9% of residents in Wamberal - Forresters Beach compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the leading ancestral lines in Wamberal - Forresters Beach are English (31.8% versus 19.0% regionally), Australian (29.4% versus 17.8% regionally), and Irish (9.9%). Other lineages present notable variations from wider regional averages, with Welsh ancestry representing 0.9% locally (against 0.4% regionally), Maltese comprising 0.7% (compared to 1.0%), and South Australian background recorded at 0.6% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wamberal - Forresters Beach is 42. 20.1% 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 age profile of Wamberal - Forresters Beach skews older than that of Greater Sydney. Demographic estimates updated to August 2026 indicate that retirement-aged and senior cohorts (65+) account for 22.7% of residents, compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while younger working adults aged 25 - 44 represent 20.2% locally versus 31.4% regionally. The median age is estimated at 42, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 5 years older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during that Census. Since that Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ expanded from 19.8% to 22.7%.
Looking ahead to 2041, senior demographics are projected to drive growth, adding 921 residents (37%) to reach 3,391, while youth and younger adult cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wamberal - Forresters Beach
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 5 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 — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,675 at the 2021 Census → 10,899 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 (102011041). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.