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The median house price in Warilla is $916k, with units at $784k. House values have moved 4.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Warilla has an estimated 20,744 residents, up from 20,397 at the 2021 Census — a change of 347 people, or 1.7%. 146 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,186 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Warilla is approximately 20,744 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 347 people (1.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 20,397 residents. This demographic shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 20,725 along with 146 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The local population density stands at 2,185 persons per square kilometer, a level exceeding the average of the national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 60.4% of the total gains in recent times.
Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a baseline year of 2022, are used by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Age cohort growth rates derived from these sources are extended to cover the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at these future trends, the methodology forecasts a population reduction for the area, with a projected loss of 137 persons by 2041. Conversely, expansion is predicted for certain age ranges, particularly the 25 to 34 age bracket, which is expected to grow by 445 people. Refer to the age section for further information.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
406 new dwellings have been approved in Warilla over the past five years, an average of 81 a year. That is 4.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 69 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 26% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 84, broadly in line with 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 about 81 residential approvals have been granted per year in Warilla, summing to 406 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, a total of 77 approvals have been logged. Against a backdrop of declining population in recent years, the rate of construction has been relatively sufficient, which is beneficial for buyers, with new homes carrying an average building cost of $296,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $5.7 million have been recorded in the current financial year, suggesting that commercial building projects are not a primary focus.
When compared to the Rest of NSW, Warilla exhibits a much lower volume of building activity, falling 55.0% below the regional per capita average. This constrained addition to housing supply generally helps sustain demand and prices for pre-existing properties. Recent construction approvals consist of 26.0% detached houses and 74.0% townhouses or apartments. The concentration on higher-density housing options provides lower-cost options for buyers and draws interest from downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear departure from the current housing stock, which is 78.0% houses, showing a reduction in available land for development alongside shifting lifestyle patterns and a demand for more varied, affordable housing. The ratio of residents to dwelling approvals is roughly 248 people per approval, reflecting a low-density construction market. Faced with forecasts of steady or shrinking population levels, Warilla is likely to see reduced housing demand, creating advantageous conditions for home 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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Warilla, worth an estimated $38 million. A further 98 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.7 billion. 28 are already under construction and 38 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are major influences on regional performance. A total of 13 key developments have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely impact on the locality. Notable examples include the Warilla Beach Seawall Renewal, the Playground Renewals & Upgrades Program (including Jilba Park and Collins Reserve), The Waterfront Shell Cove, and The Links Hotel, with the list below outlining the most relevant projects.
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Warilla Beach Seawall Renewal
Rebuilding a 930-meter seawall (revetment) to modern engineering standards to address coastal erosion and public safety. The project features improved beach access with a minimum of three formalised beach access points and an emergency access ramp.
Lake Illawarra Coastal Management Program
A comprehensive 10-year strategy (2020-2030) co-managed by Wollongong and Shellharbour City Councils. The Coastal Management Program targets estuary health, water pollution, and foreshore bank stabilization, featuring infrastructure works to manage entrance channel erosion and enhance the broader lake ecology.
Playground Renewals & Upgrades Program (Jilba Park, Collins Reserve)
A program to renew and upgrade existing playgrounds across the Shellharbour LGA to improve quality, safety, and inclusivity. Specifically, the playground renewal at **Collins Reserve (within Blackbutt Reserve)** has been upgraded with fencing and was undergoing construction in November 2024, now likely complete. The playground at **Jilba Park** is scheduled for renewal in the 2025/26 Capital Works Program, with an estimated completion around **February/March 2026** (based on a similar project timeline). The project focuses on multi-generational, inclusive, and nature play design elements.
The Links Hotel
Proposed hotel development on a 6,736 sqm parcel of Council-owned land (Lot 1 DP 1098888) beside The Links Golf Course at Shell Cove, around 300 metres from the new Shellharbour Hospital. Shellharbour City Council ran an Expressions of Interest process seeking an experienced hotel developer partner to design, build and operate the hotel. Concept plans prepared by Jackson Teece Architecture call for at least 140 rooms, a restaurant and bar, meeting and event spaces, a wellness and gym area, and dedicated parking.The project aims to address a local shortage of overnight accommodation, support tourism, business travel and visiting healthcare workers and patients, and create local jobs. EOI submissions closed in October 2025 and Council has not yet announced a selected developer as of mid-2026; the hotel remains targeted to open by the end of 2028.
Shellharbour Mobile Tiny Homes Pilot Program
A state-first two-year pilot program designed to allow mobile tiny homes (moveable dwellings on trailers) to be used as rental accommodation on existing residential lots without a development application. The program aims to address local housing affordability by creating a faster planning pathway through a Local Approvals Policy and amendments to the Shellharbour LEP 2013. The pilot applies to Torrens Title lots with one existing dwelling, excluding flood-prone, bushfire-prone, or heritage-affected land. Following a NSW Government Gateway Determination in March 2026, the proposal underwent public exhibition from 9 April to 8 May 2026, with final submissions accepted until 22 May 2026.
13 Benson Avenue Residential Development
Construction of an eight-storey residential flat building comprising 55 residential units, two levels of basement car parking, landscaping, drainage, a two-lot Torrens Title subdivision, and part public road and civil works in Shellharbour City Centre. The Development Application (DA0544/2021) was lodged in August 2021 and is currently still in the assessment/planning stage with Shellharbour City Council.
Calderwood Public School
New public primary school and co-located preschool at the corner of Calderwood Road and Escarpment Drive, Calderwood. The school will accommodate 576 students across 24 permanent classrooms, 3 support learning classrooms, a library, hall, covered outdoor learning area (COLA), canteen and administration areas. The co-located public preschool will have 60 places. Construction awarded to ADCO Constructions with main works commencing June 2026, targeting Day 1 Term 1 2028 opening. Part of the NSW Government's $9 billion school infrastructure investment including $2.1 billion for regional NSW.
The Waterfront Shell Cove
The Waterfront Shell Cove is a 2.1 billion AUD master-planned coastal community developed by Frasers Property Australia in partnership with Shellharbour City Council. The project features a 270-berth marina, a vibrant town centre, and approximately 3,250 homes. Significant milestones in 2026 include the ongoing construction of the Vela Apartments (completion late 2026) and the official ground-breaking of the Shellharbour Boathouse in April 2026, which will provide dry-stack storage and marine maintenance services upon its scheduled opening in July 2027.
8,119 residents of Warilla are employed, from a labour force of 9,401. Unemployment sits at 13.6%, with participation at 54.9%. 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 18,057, about 87% 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 workforce is evenly divided between professional and manual occupations, with a notable presence of essential services, an unemployment rate of 13.6%, and estimated annual job growth of 2.9%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 8,119, while the unemployment rate of 9.5% sat above the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, indicating room for progress, and labor force participation was quite low at 54.9% compared to the 60.6% recorded for Regional NSW. According to Census details, a modest 17.1% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce displays a clear specialization in construction, with its employment share reaching 1.4 times the regional proportion. In contrast, the agricultural, forestry & fishing sector has a minimal footprint at 0.3% employment compared to the regional figure of 5.3%. This mostly residential community seems to provide few local jobs, as demonstrated by the discrepancy between the census-counted local workforce and the resident population. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the recent 12-month window experienced a 2.9% rise in employment and a 2.6% increase in the labor force, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This stands in contrast to Regional NSW, where employment contracted by 0.9%, the labor force fell by 0.4%, and the unemployment rate climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective employment demand in Warilla. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with the local industry breakdown to estimate future growth. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce structure indicates that employment in Warilla should rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Warilla is $1,191 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $587 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,106 a year against an average of $62,245. 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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Based on aggregate ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, personal incomes in the Warilla SA2 are below the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $52,106 and the average income is $62,245, compared to the Regional NSW averages of $52,390 and $65,215. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $57,483 for the median and $68,669 for the average as of March 2026. Census records indicate that household, family, and individual incomes in Warilla all rank between the 10th and 12th percentiles nationwide.
The income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band accounts for 27.9% of the population (5,787 individuals), mirroring the broader metropolitan trend where 29.9% fall into this bracket. Household budgets are highly stretched, with only 79.8% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 10th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Warilla had 7,993 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 9% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month. Rent absorbs 29.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 35.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the distribution of housing types in Warilla was 78.3% separate houses and 21.7% other dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership in Warilla stood slightly below the Regional NSW rate at 36.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (25.9%) or renters (37.7%). The median monthly cost for mortgaged households was higher than the Regional NSW average at $1,820, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $350, compared to regional averages of $1,733 and $330.
From a national perspective, mortgage costs in Warilla are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Warilla counted 7,993 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the majority of households at 68.3%, consisting of couples with children (23.6%), couples without children (25.7%), and single parent households (17.9%). The remaining 31.7% are non-family households, with single person households accounting for 29.2% and group households making up 2.5%. The median household occupancy is 2.4 individuals, matching the Regional NSW average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.3% of adults in Warilla hold a university qualification, including 8.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 2,688 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 920 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 locality experiences low rates of higher education, with university qualification levels (11.3%) falling far short of the NSW average of 32.2%. This situation presents a challenge as well as a target for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the main qualification at 8.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Practical and vocational qualifications are common, with 41.6% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (32.1%). Enrolment rates are high, with 27.1% of local residents participating in formal study.
Within this group, 10.1% are in primary school, 7.6% are in high school, and 2.5% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Warilla reaches 192 stops on 48 routes, timetabled for about 900 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 services in Warilla include 192 active transit stops, consisting of bus services. These locations are served by 48 distinct routes, which combine to offer 896 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is highly rated, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 124 meters. Because the area is mostly residential, a large portion of the workforce travels outside the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 93% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.3 cars per home, which is below the regional average.
In the 2021 Census, 17.1% of residents worked from home, a figure that may reflect pandemic-era conditions. The average service frequency is 128 trips daily across all transport routes, representing roughly 4 weekly trips for each individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.8% of residents in Warilla report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 9.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Assessments of death rates and the prevalence of long-term illnesses by AreaSearch indicate that Warilla faces significant health challenges, with common medical conditions noted among both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 50% of the population (~10,454 people). This is below the Australian average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health conditions recorded in the locality were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 11.5% and 10.5% of the population, respectively, while 59.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Health issues are notable among working-age residents, who experience higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 23.5% of the population (4,870 people). Senior health outcomes show some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Warilla is largely Australian-born, at 80.7% of residents, with 11.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.3%) and Australian (28.0%). 5.1% 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 in Warilla is comparable to the regional average, with 80.7% of the population born in Australia, 88.8% holding citizenship, and 88.6% speaking only English in their households. The dominant religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 56.5% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in Warilla are English at 28.3% of the population, Australian at 28.0%, and Scottish at 6.4%. There are also distinct differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Spanish is highly represented at 1.3% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Macedonian at 2.1% (compared to 0.4%), and Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Warilla is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.3% 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 of 42 years in Warilla is close to the Regional NSW average of 43 years, but older than the Australian median of 38 years. The demographic breakdown shows a high concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 (12.7%), while the 45 - 54 age bracket is smaller (10.7%) than is typical for Regional NSW. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 grew from 11.6% to 12.7%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.1% to 10.7% and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 13.6% to 12.3%.
Projections for the year 2041 point to major demographic changes. The 25 to 34 age bracket is expected to see the largest increase of 14%, adding 366 people to reach a total of 2,993. Conversely, population declines are anticipated in the 5 to 14 and 65 to 74 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Warilla
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 2 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 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 146 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (20,397 at the 2021 Census → 20,744 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 (107031143). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.