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The median house price in Warnervale - Wadalba is $1.02m, with units at $800k. House values have moved 5.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Warnervale - Wadalba has an estimated 23,176 residents, up from 20,051 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,125 people, or 15.6%. Growth has averaged 3.6% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. 821 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 71.4% of that increase. That puts 540 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, research by AreaSearch places the population of Warnervale - Wadalba at roughly 23,176 residents. This marks an expansion of 3,125 people (15.6%) above the 20,051 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is deduced from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 23,023 alongside 821 validated new addresses identified since the Census benchmark. With a density of 540 persons per square kilometer, the locality affords ample space for its inhabitants and substantial scope for future expansion. Outperforming both the broader SA4 region (3.4%) and the SA3 area, the district's 15.6% post-2021 Census gain establishes it as a regional frontrunner in population growth.
While overseas arrivals and natural increase both contributed positively, interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 71.4% of total population additions over recent intervals. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (anchored to 2022) form the basis of AreaSearch's SA2 modelling, supplemented where unavailable by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. These combined datasets also supply age-cohort growth trajectories applied across all districts from 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, demographic forecasts indicate exceptional momentum that places the area within the nation's top 10 percent of statistical areas, with population expected to surge by 14,808 persons by 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, representing a cumulative 16-year increase of 63.2%.
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1,057 new dwellings have been approved in Warnervale - Wadalba over the past five years, an average of 211 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 211 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 73% 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 planning activity in Warnervale - Wadalba has yielded an annual average of about 211 dwelling approvals, summing to 1,057 homes over the prior 5 financial years. Across the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), roughly 3.5 people have migrated into the locality for every single residence constructed, creating an environment where residential supply significantly trails inbound demand; this disparity typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on real estate prices, even as incoming homes show an average construction cost of $363,000—a figure below broader regional benchmarks that delivers relatively accessible price points.
Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $160.2 million during the present financial year, underscoring vibrant momentum in non-residential development. Per capita building activity in Warnervale - Wadalba surpasses Greater Sydney by 126.0%, giving prospective purchasers a wide spectrum of newly built options. Recent building approvals consist of 73.0% detached houses alongside 27.0% attached dwellings, preserving the community's established low-density setting with family dwellings oriented toward buyers seeking generous space. Nonetheless, this mix deviates from the district's existing residential inventory (currently 94.0% houses), reflecting tightening availability of subdividable land together with shifting lifestyle preferences and an escalating requirement for diverse, affordable dwelling typologies. Generating about 96 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth-corridor dynamics. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, long-range forecasts anticipate Warnervale - Wadalba welcoming an additional 14,655 residents by 2041. In the event that current rates of residential building continue without acceleration, housing construction could lag population expansion, likely heightening competitive conditions for buyers and reinforcing asset valuations.
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Development applications around Warnervale - Wadalba
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 41 current infrastructure and development projects inside Warnervale - Wadalba, worth an estimated $5.47 billion. A further 62 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17.6 billion. 23 are already under construction and 48 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 investment, capital works, and planning developments exert a fundamental influence on district growth. A total of 35 projects with potential local relevance have been catalogued by AreaSearch, highlighted by initiatives such as Hamlyn View Estate, Cedarwood Estate, Yeramba Estates Central Coast Development, and The Sanctuary Estate Hamlyn Terrace, with prominent undertakings outlined below.
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Warnervale Town Centre - Woolworths
Approved modification for construction and operation of Warnervale Shopping Centre within the Parklands Central Coast masterplanned community. The project includes a Woolworths neighbourhood shopping centre with retail, commercial, medical centre and e-commerce facilities, 489 at-grade car parking spaces, earthworks, road works and supporting infrastructure.
Madison Rise Estate
Madison Rise is a premium residential estate by Allam Property Group situated on elevated land in Woongarrah, Central Coast. The development features 177 turnkey homes with modern inclusions, located near Mackillop Catholic College, Warnervale train station, and the M1 Pacific Motorway. The final stage is scheduled for release in early 2026.
Yeramba Estates Hamlyn Terrace Development
A residential land subdivision located in the Hamlyn Terrace precinct of the Central Coast. The project involves the creation of low-density residential lots designed for family homes, leveraging proximity to the Wyong Hospital and local educational facilities. The estate is part of the broader North Wyong Shire Structure Plan to manage population growth in the region.
Charmhaven Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
A $144 million major upgrade to the Charmhaven Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) on the northern Central Coast, the largest contract ever awarded by Central Coast Council. Delivered by BMD Constructions, the project will increase treatment capacity to service 75,000 Equivalent Persons (EP) with provisions for future expansion to 150,000 EP. Works encompass structural, mechanical, electrical and civil upgrades, plus integration of advanced control and monitoring systems. Construction commenced March 2026 with completion anticipated by mid-2028.The existing plant continues operating safely throughout construction.
Warnervale Town Centre Early Childhood Education Facility
The Warnervale Early Childhood Education Facility is a purpose-built 120-place childcare and early learning centre developed at 144-146 Warnervale Road in Hamlyn Terrace. The development includes modern indoor activity rooms, shaded outdoor nature play gardens, staff training amenities, and dedicated on-grade customer parking. Construction works are actively progressing.
Ridge Park Estate Woongarrah
Ridge Park Estate is a masterplanned residential subdivision located in Woongarrah on the NSW Central Coast, delivering 65 residential lots including single-dwelling Torrens title allotments and strata duplex development sites in close proximity to local schools and Warnervale railway station.
Warnervale Town Centre Woolworths Retail Precinct
Development of a 12,905 sqm neighbourhood shopping precinct featuring a Woolworths supermarket, specialty retail stores, commercial space, 492 car parking spaces, and associated access road infrastructure.
Jensen Rise Estate Wadalba
Jensen Rise is a residential land estate comprising 81 residential lots and house-and-land packages, situated in the Central Coast growth corridor with close proximity to Wadalba Community School and village amenities.
11,835 residents of Warnervale - Wadalba are employed, from a labour force of 12,210. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 67.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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 Warnervale - Wadalba is characterized by a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of merely 3.1%, and annual employment expansion estimated at 3.4%. There were 11,835 employed residents as of March 2026, while the jobless rate stood 1.1% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, and workforce participation tracked closely alongside the metropolitan benchmark of 68.9%. Census figures also indicate that 25.7% of local workers were based at home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures during that period must be noted. Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction constitute the primary fields of employment for residents.
Concentration in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, tracking at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are underrepresented locally, engaging only 4.4% of Warnervale - Wadalba's working population relative to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. Comparing Census figures for locally based jobs versus resident workers suggests that nearby employment opportunities within the district remain relatively constrained. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, both employment and the labour force expanded by 3.4%, keeping local joblessness steady. Across Greater Sydney, employment and the labour force each expanded by 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decrease in the unemployment rate. Future workforce demand can be evaluated using national industry projections issued by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26, mapped against the local industry distribution over five- and ten-year horizons. Across the country, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with considerable variation across sectors. Applying these sectoral growth trajectories to Warnervale - Wadalba's industry profile indicates potential local job expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Warnervale - Wadalba is $2,022 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $790 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,494 a year against an average of $63,640. 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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Taxation statistics from the ATO aggregated at postcode level by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 at $53,494 and the mean at $63,640, trailing nationwide figures as well as Greater Sydney equivalents of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $59,015 (median) and $70,208 (average) as of March 2026. Based on Census findings, median household earnings place at the 66th percentile ($2,022 weekly), whereas personal earnings sit at the 47th percentile.
A substantial 38.0% share of residents (8,806 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning with metropolitan patterns where 30.9% occupy this band. Although housing expenses claim 18.4% of income, overall purchasing power sustains disposable income at the 63rd percentile, while the SEIFA income metric ranks the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Warnervale - Wadalba had 6,322 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $495 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the housing stock in Warnervale - Wadalba consisted of 94.4% houses and 5.7% other dwellings, which included semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwelling types, whereas Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Warnervale - Wadalba were lower than those in Sydney metro, standing at 25.4%, with 42.6% of dwellings being mortgaged and 32.0% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment in this area was notably lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,167, and the median weekly rent was $495, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Warnervale - Wadalba are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are also significantly above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Warnervale - Wadalba counted 6,322 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,307 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 15% 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 82.5%, divided into couples with children (42.2%), childless couples (23.7%), and single parent families (15.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.5%, encompassing lone person households at 15.2% and group households at 2.3%. Average household occupancy sits at 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney norm of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.9% of adults in Warnervale - Wadalba hold a university qualification, including 12.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.8% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 4,986 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,002 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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Tertiary attainment in the locality is comparatively subdued, with university qualification rates at 16.9% compared to the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%, highlighting key avenues for educational advancement. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 12.0%, postgraduate degrees account for 3.2%, and graduate diplomas comprise 1.7%. Technical and vocational training is widely held, with 42.8% of inhabitants aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, broken down into advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (30.8%). Engagement in formal study is considerable, with 34.1% of local inhabitants participating in education. This proportion comprises 12.6% attending primary schools, 10.2% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Warnervale - Wadalba reaches 177 stops on 97 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Warnervale - Wadalba is supported by 177 active transport stops across train and bus networks, accommodating 97 routes that deliver a combined 2,837 weekly passenger trips. Network access is very strong, with the typical resident residing 194 meters from a public stop. Given the area's suburban character, outward commuting is standard and private cars serve as the primary transit choice for 94% of trips. Households maintain an average of 1.7 motor vehicles, tracking above regional levels. Additionally, 25.7% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a metric influenced by prevailing COVID-19 circumstances.
Transit services maintain an average volume of 405 trips per day across all available routes, providing approximately 16 weekly trips per stop. The surrounding map displays the 100 nearest stops relative to the geographical centrepoint.
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66.3% of residents in Warnervale - Wadalba report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.4 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness rates and mortality statistics, Warnervale - Wadalba faces notable health hurdles, with common ailments prevalent across both younger and senior demographics. Private health insurance membership is comparatively restrained, covering approximately 50% of residents (~11,703 people), below the Greater Sydney level of 59.9% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, recorded at 8.6% and 10.0% respectively, while 66.3% of inhabitants reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Chronic illnesses appear at elevated levels among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.6% of the population (3,161 people), a lower share than the 15.5% observed across Greater Sydney, with older residents experiencing health outcomes that align broadly with national general population benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Warnervale - Wadalba is largely Australian-born, at 82.3% of residents, with 10.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.6%) and English (28.9%). 4.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Warnervale - Wadalba track below metropolitan norms, with 82.3% of residents born in Australia, 89.8% holding citizenship, and 89.2% using only English in their households. Christianity is the dominant faith, observed by 57.6% of the community compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage, the leading reported ancestries in Warnervale - Wadalba are Australian at 29.6% (exceeding the regional benchmark of 17.8%), English at 28.9% (above the 19.0% regional level), and Irish at 6.6%. Distinct patterns also emerge across other heritages, with Maltese background at 1.2% versus 1.0% regionally, Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 4.6% compared to 1.3%, and Maori background at 0.7% against 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Warnervale - Wadalba is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 27.7% 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 Warnervale - Wadalba is younger than that of Greater Sydney. Inhabitants aged 0 - 24 represent 37.0% of the community as at August 2026 versus 30.4% across Greater Sydney, while individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 27.0% compared to 31.4% regionally. The median age is estimated at 35 as at August 2026 by AreaSearch, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 2 years below the Greater Sydney Census benchmark of 37. Projections to 2041 indicate that the largest absolute population increase will occur in the 0 - 24 cohort, rising by 4,200 residents (49%) to 12,773, whereas the retiree and elderly group (65+) will experience the quickest proportional expansion, doubling by 100% to 6,334 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Warnervale - Wadalba
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 · 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 | Sep 2026 this month all 46 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 Sep 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 — 821 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (20,051 at the 2021 Census → 23,176 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 (102021056). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.