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The median house price in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines is $910k, with units at $585k. House values have moved 4.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Wangi Wangi - Rathmines has an estimated 9,725 residents, up from 9,467 at the 2021 Census — a change of 258 people, or 2.7%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 75% of areas nationally. That puts 738 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, demographic assessments from AreaSearch place the population of Wangi Wangi - Rathmines at approximately 9,725 residents. Compared to the 9,467 people recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents a net gain of 258 people (2.7%). This calculation incorporates the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 9,710 along with 60 validated new addresses identified post-census. The local population density stands at 738 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader AreaSearch benchmark averages. Although Wangi Wangi - Rathmines's 2.7% post-census expansion trails the Rest of NSW rate of 5.1% by 2.4 percentage points, it continues to show resilient growth fundamentals.
Inward overseas migration served as the primary contributor by generating roughly 53.7% of recent population additions, while interstate migration and natural growth also registered positive gains. Projections for each SA2 area are sourced from ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 figures released in 2022 (using 2021 as the baseline) where gaps exist. Age-specific trajectory rates across these models have been integrated across all regions for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Looking ahead, the region is projected to track within the lower quartile of nationwide regional growth, adding an estimated 48 persons through to 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which amounts to a cumulative rise of 0.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
132 new dwellings have been approved in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% 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 Wangi Wangi - Rathmines have run at roughly 26 dwellings annually, generating 132 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years, an average of 2.3 people moved into the area per newly built dwelling, underpinning property market values through steady demand. Construction costs for new residential dwellings average $527,000, which sits slightly above regional figures and indicates an emphasis on premium builds. Concurrently, commercial development has maintained steady activity, registering $11.9 million in approved projects during this financial year.
Per capita residential construction in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines sits 69.0% below regional average metrics relative to the Rest of NSW. Such limited supply additions generally support pricing and heighten demand across the existing dwelling market. Development volume is also subdued relative to national figures, pointing toward market maturity and localized land or planning limitations. New residential approvals are heavily weighted toward detached dwellings at 85.0%, with attached dwellings representing 15.0%, preserving the quiet, low-density neighborhood fabric tailored for families seeking generous allotments. Overall, a ratio of 399 people per approved dwelling underscores the modest pace of local development. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Wangi Wangi - Rathmines is on track to expand by 33 residents by 2041. Ongoing building approval volumes appear well-positioned to satisfy this incoming demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating demographic growth above current expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wangi Wangi - Rathmines
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wangi Wangi - Rathmines, worth an estimated $9 million. A further 41 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.52 billion. 16 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and environmental & disaster management. 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 economic momentum and property dynamics are significantly steered by regional infrastructure developments, major capital works, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has highlighted 7 major undertakings with substantial local relevance. Prominent developments include the Wangi Shores Retirement Village - Stage 3B Block K, the Wangi Power Station Redevelopment, the 3 storey apartment building (13 residences) at 1 Kent Place, Wangi Wangi, and the Rathmines Park Transformation, with key project particulars outlined below.
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Wangi Shores Retirement Village - Stage 3B Block K
Stage 3B (Block K) at Wangi Shores Retirement Village is a new waterfront stage on Lake Macquarie, delivering eight over 55s villas (four upper and four lower) with two bedrooms, study, balconies and undercover parking, with residents enjoying access to the village pool, spa, community centre, gardens and other shared facilities; construction has commenced with completion expected in late 2026.
1 Kent Place, Wangi Wangi - 3 storey apartment building (13 residences)
A three storey residential building proposed at 1 Kent Place, Wangi Wangi in the Lake Macquarie City Council area. The project is planned to deliver 13 apartments above ground level parking, with 24 car spaces on a 933 square metre B1 Neighbourhood Centre corner site close to shops, services and the Wangi Wangi foreshore.
Rathmines Park Upgrade
Completed Lake Macquarie City Council upgrade of Rathmines Park, including a new youth hub, Lake Macquarie's largest skate park, pump track, multi-court, playground improvements and public recreation facilities. The upgrade strengthens Rathmines Park as a regional foreshore recreation destination while recognising the site's former RAAF seaplane base heritage.
Wangi Power Station Redevelopment
The former Wangi Power Station site, an iconic and historically significant 22.3-hectare coastal property, is earmarked for a substantial mixed-use redevelopment. The site has R3 Medium Residential and B4 Mixed Use zoning, allowing for residential, retail, commercial, or tourism developments. This project is supported by local authorities and special legislation, offering significant potential for urban renewal in the Lake Macquarie region.
Road Rehabilitation - South Parade, Blackalls Park
Council is rehabilitating the section of South Parade between Fassifern Road and Centre Avenue in Blackalls Park to improve safety and amenity for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. Works are funded as part of Lake Macquarie City Councils wider road improvements program and include resurfacing, drainage and footpath upgrades, as well as associated traffic and safety improvements. The project is valued at about $1.7 million and is expected to be completed by 2026.
Temporary works to reopen Fennell Crescent culvert, Blackalls Park
Temporary works to remove the collapsed culvert, install a temporary replacement and resurface the road so Fennell Crescent can reopen to traffic. The road was closed from late July 2025 and is being reopened with a 5 tonne load limit and heavy vehicles detouring via Railway Parade. Council plans a full culvert replacement and broader road rehabilitation, with detailed design in the 2026-2027 financial year and construction in 2027-2028.
Toronto Foreshore Revitalisation
A $10 million transformation of the Toronto foreshore featuring continuous waterfront pathway, expanded playground, new town green, improved connections, expanded cafe area, boardwalk connections, extended shared pathway, bike hub, new lookout locations, shade pavilion and barbecue facilities. The project is being delivered across four precincts with Town Green Precinct completed in 2022.
Swansea Channel Permanent Dredging Solution
A permanent dredging solution for Swansea Channel involving a Beaver 30 dredge vessel and a new sand transfer system to maintain safe navigation, pumping sand to Blacksmiths Beach. The project also includes upgrades to the Blacksmiths boat ramp.
4,571 residents of Wangi Wangi - Rathmines are employed, from a labour force of 4,772. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 57.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,077, 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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With an unemployment rate of 4.2%, Wangi Wangi - Rathmines maintains a qualified workforce and solid employment representation across vital service sectors. March 2026 data shows 4,571 employed local residents, alongside an unemployment rate that sits 0.1% higher than the Regional NSW mark of 4.1%. Labor force participation is slightly subdued at 57.6%, compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records indicate that 23.2% of workers operated from home, a figure that may reflect prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Leading fields of resident employment comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The local labor profile is heavily weighted toward construction, where local workforce representation is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.4% of resident workers, trailing the 5.3% seen across Regional NSW. Comparing resident totals against working populations in Census data indicates that internal job generation within the area remains relatively constrained. Over a recent 12-month period, AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that the local labor pool contracted by 0.4% while total employment fell by 2.4%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 2.0 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in employment alongside a 0.4% decrease in the labor force, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in joblessness. Further perspectives on prospective labor demand across Wangi Wangi - Rathmines emerge from Jobs and Skills Australia national projections released in Mar-26. Projected nationally at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry expansion rates vary considerably across sectors. Mapping these five-year and ten-year national trajectories against the local industry baseline suggests Wangi Wangi - Rathmines could experience employment growth of 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (calculated via weighted industry extrapolation without incorporating localized population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines is $1,553 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $732 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,143 a year against an average of $65,591. 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 in the Wangi Wangi - Rathmines SA2 sit marginally underneath the national benchmark according to AreaSearch aggregations of ATO figures for financial year 2023. Median taxable income within the Wangi Wangi - Rathmines SA2 was recorded at $50,143 alongside a mean of $65,591, whereas Regional NSW's benchmarks stood at $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in a Wage Price Index escalation of 10.32% since financial year 2023 lifts estimated values to approximately $55,318 (median) and $72,360 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings modestly between the 34th and 38th percentiles in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket accounts for 30.4% of the population (2,956 individuals), tracking near the broader metropolitan level of 29.9%. Households retain 85.3% of disposable income following housing costs, positioning the area within the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wangi Wangi - Rathmines had 3,638 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 2% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,888 a month. Rent absorbs 23.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, separate houses made up 93.3% of the housing stock in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other housing categories accounted for 6.7%, compared with 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW's broader landscape. Outright home ownership reached 45.3% in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines, significantly exceeding Regional NSW levels, with 37.9% of homes mortgaged and 16.9% rented. Typical housing overheads include a median monthly mortgage payment of $1,888 and a median weekly rent of $370, as against $1,733 and $330 in Regional NSW.
Nationally, local mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the countrywide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wangi Wangi - Rathmines counted 3,638 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 38% couples without children. 22% 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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Family units constitute 76.9% of all households in the community, encompassing couples without children (37.6%), couples with children (27.4%), and single parent families (11.2%). The remaining 23.1% are non-family residences, consisting of lone person households at 21.7% and group arrangements at 1.7%. An average household size of 2.5 persons is recorded, slightly exceeding the Regional NSW figure of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.2% of adults in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines hold a university qualification, including 13.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 656 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 984 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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Higher educational attainment presents clear opportunities for growth across the area, where 20.2% of residents possess a university degree compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 13.4%, postgraduate awards account for 4.2%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.6%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications are widespread, with 44.6% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising 32.4% with certificates and 12.2% with advanced diplomas. A significant 24.7% of local residents are actively engaged in formal study. Primary schooling accounts for 8.8% of the populace, secondary schooling involves 6.7%, and 3.5% are enrolled in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines reaches 116 stops on 35 routes, timetabled for about 270 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. 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 transit across Wangi Wangi - Rathmines is supported by 116 active bus stops. These stops connect to 35 separate transit routes, delivering a combined total of 270 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with households situated an average of 182 meters from their closest stop. Given the area's predominantly residential setting, outward commuting is standard and private vehicles serve as the main travel method at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per dwelling, higher than the regional norm, while 23.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit lines, scheduled service frequency averages 38 trips per day, translating to roughly 2 weekly trips per individual stop. The 100 transit stops nearest to the geographic centrepoint are displayed on the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
60.6% of residents in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines report no long-term health condition. 6.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.3 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses, Wangi Wangi - Rathmines achieves favorable health outcomes, featuring below-average rates of common medical ailments among the general community, even though incidence is elevated among older vulnerable groups relative to the national benchmark. Private health insurance coverage stands at roughly 52% of the population (~5,047 people), trailing the typical SA2 area slightly. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health diagnoses in the locality, recorded among 11.7 and 9.1% of residents respectively, while 60.6% reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Elevating chronic condition rates among the working-age cohort present ongoing challenges. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 29.2% of the local population (2,842 people), well above the 23.3% proportion across Regional NSW, though their chronic illness rate ranks lower when compared nationally against broader population cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wangi Wangi - Rathmines is largely Australian-born, at 88.6% of residents, with 3.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.4%) and Australian (30.1%). 3.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines sit below broader averages, with Australian-born citizens comprising 88.6% of the population, Australian citizenship standing at 92.7%, and 96.3% speaking solely English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 53.0% of residents in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Examining parental country of birth reveals the three most common ancestries in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines to be English at 33.4%, Australian at 30.1%, and Scottish at 9.2%. Other demographic groups exhibit specific representation patterns: Welsh ancestry accounts for 0.9% in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines versus 0.5% regionally, Dutch ancestry stands at 1.4% versus 1.0%, and Australian Aboriginal heritage represents 3.5% versus 4.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wangi Wangi - Rathmines is 48, older than 86% of areas nationally. 19.7% 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 Wangi Wangi - Rathmines skews older than Regional NSW. As at August 2026, seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 29.2% of residents compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise only 19.6% against a regional benchmark of 23.5%. The area maintains an estimated median age of 48, matching its 2021 Census level, which stands 5 years above the Regional NSW Census median of 43 and exceeds the national Census benchmark of 38. The 65+ cohort has expanded from 26.4% at the Census to an estimated 29.2%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the young to middle aged adults segment will see the largest expansion, growing by 235 residents (12%) to 2,137, while cohorts of children, young adults, middle-aged persons, and younger retirees are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wangi Wangi - Rathmines
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 | May 2026 4 months ago all 4 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 May 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 — 60 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,467 at the 2021 Census → 9,725 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 (111021220). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.