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West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth has an estimated 7,588 residents, up from 7,254 at the 2021 Census — a change of 334 people, or 4.6%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 175 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 105 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 demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident count in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth stands at approximately 7,588 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 7,254 people, this indicates an expansion of 334 people (4.6%). This adjustment is based on ABS estimated resident population data showing 7,583 individuals as of June 2025 alongside 175 validated new addresses documented since the Census date. With 104 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a low density profile that offers generous open space alongside capacity for upcoming expansion.
The region has displayed steady gains over the preceding ten years, recording a 1.5% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the broader SA4 region. Natural increase served as the principal demographic engine, generating around 78.0% of overall population gains in recent times, though net inflows from interstate migration as well as overseas migration also remained in positive territory. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 as their starting baseline) are applied across SA2 localities by AreaSearch, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 modelling (based on 2021) for locations omitted from the primary dataset. These models also inform age-specific growth trajectories across every district from 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic trends, the district is projected to achieve population growth exceeding the regional benchmark across Australia. From the latest annual ERP population figures through to 2041, the community is slated to gain 1,360 persons, representing an overall expansion of 17.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Residential SupplyHousing Development & Building Approvals in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth
230 new dwellings have been approved in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% 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 permissions in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth have maintained an average volume of roughly 46 new homes annually, amounting to 230 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With new dwellings absorbing an average of 1.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to housing stock appear closely aligned with demand to maintain balanced property conditions. Over this timeframe, residential builds averaged an anticipated construction cost of $397,000, aligning with wider regional averages. Furthermore, non-residential construction activity has remained steady, supported by $13.4 million in commercial development approvals recorded this financial year.
Per capita building activity across West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth equates to approximately three-quarters of the level observed across Rest of NSW, though recent construction rates have accelerated, placing the precinct within the 80th percentile of districts monitored nationwide. Approved dwelling construction comprises 76.0% standalone homes and 24.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving a predominantly low-density neighborhood fabric tailored to family living and open space. However, because established dwellings consist of 98.0% houses, this mix signals a structural evolution driven by land constraints, shifting resident lifestyles, and the necessity for more affordable housing choices. With roughly 128 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood firmly retains its low-density urban footprint. According to the latest quarterly forecasts from AreaSearch, West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth is set to expand by 1,355 residents by 2041. While incoming residential construction is tracking reasonably well against this forward growth, prospective purchasers might encounter tighter market competition as total inhabitants increase.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth, worth an estimated $545 million. A further 77 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.08 billion. 23 are already under construction and 31 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 economic momentum and property trends are heavily shaped by civil infrastructure works, master planning, and capital projects. AreaSearch has pinpointed 19 projects positioned to influence the district. Prominent initiatives include Cameron Grove Estate, BlackRock Motor Resort, West Wallsend Swim Centre Expansion, and West Wallsend and Holmesville Heritage Conservation Area Amendment, with key developments highlighted in the subsequent summary.
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West Wallsend Swim Centre Expansion
Lake Macquarie City Council is expanding West Wallsend Swim Centre with a new heated indoor three-lane learn-to-swim pool, accessible ramp entry, accessible bathrooms and change rooms, lifeguard workspace, reception area and associated site improvements including additional parking. The project supports growing demand from West Wallsend and Cameron Park and aligns with Council's Aquatic Facilities Strategy. Construction remains underway with completion expected in 2026.
BlackRock Motor Resort
A $95 million motorsport park and resort being developed via the adaptive reuse of a 252-hectare former coal mine site. The project features driver training facilities, public track days, performance car experiences, go-kart track, luxury accommodation, function centre, and a cafe situated in the former mine's horse stable building. Circuits are designed by the renowned Tilke Group.
Black Rock Motor Resort
A $95 million world-first adaptive reuse motorsport resort built on former colliery land, featuring a 5.4 km driving circuit, 117 trackside luxury villas and cabins, driver training facility, 100-seat restaurant, and function venue.
Macquarie Coal Complex Transformation Precinct
State significant post-mining transformation pilot project converting 1,160 hectares of former colliery land near Glendale into over 500 hectares of employable industrial, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing land, alongside 36 hectares of open space.
Cameron Grove Estate - Cameron Grove South
Final stages of the Cameron Grove Estate masterplanned community at Cameron Park. The broader 300 hectare estate will ultimately deliver around 2,000 dwellings together with retail, parks, community facilities and supporting infrastructure. The Cameron Grove South stage comprises approximately 381 residential lots, with registered land and house and land packages actively being marketed, indicating the project is under construction.
Cameron Grove Estate
300-hectare master-planned residential community accommodating approximately 2000 dwellings across house-and-land, medium-density and townhouse products. The estate includes a Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood centre, Harrigans Irish Pub, a large local park, lake system seamlessly integrated into natural surroundings, and an historic tramway corridor.
West Wallsend and Holmesville Heritage Conservation Area Amendment
A local planning proposal and Development Control Plan amendment that expands the West Wallsend Heritage Conservation Area to include parts of Holmesville, reduces maximum building heights from 10 m to 8.5 m in key centres, and updates heritage controls to better protect the historic mining towns. The LEP amendment (EPI 2025-250) has been made and the revised DCP area plan was adopted by Lake Macquarie City Council on 10 March 2025.
Cameron Grove Estate
Master-planned residential community spanning 300 hectares accommodating approximately 2,000 dwellings. Features full turn-key homes and vacant land with easy access to Cameron Park Plaza, parks, and the M1 motorway. Developed by Roche Group in partnership with RIBA Homes.
4,039 residents of West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth are employed, from a labour force of 4,187. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 67.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,095, about 80% 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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A well-rounded labor profile characterizes West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth, featuring balanced representation across blue-collar and white-collar roles along with vital services sectors and an unemployment rate of only 3.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents number 4,039, with unemployment sitting 0.6% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW. Overall economic engagement is notably elevated, displaying a participation rate of 67.5% versus 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census records further indicate that 15.7% of working residents performed their duties remotely, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Building trades show exceptional concentration in the area, engaging workers at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, primary production is minimal, with agriculture, forestry & fishing accounting for only 0.5% of local employment relative to 5.3% across Regional NSW. A comparison between the count of local jobs and resident workers indicates that on-site employment opportunities within the boundary remain constrained. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures, the workforce shrank by 0.4% during the year to March 2026, and job numbers dropped by 1.6%, which pushed unemployment up by 1.1 percentage points. This pattern differs from Regional NSW, where job losses stood at 0.9%, the workforce also fell by 0.4%, yet unemployment climbed only 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context for anticipated future demand in the West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth region. These outlooks, which span five and ten year horizons, have been overlaid onto the local job composition to gauge likely expansion trends. Although the national market is projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, sectoral growth varies considerably. Translating these sector-level estimates onto the West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth employment structure implies that local jobs should rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth is $1,769 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $774 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,691 a year against an average of $64,130. 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 AreaSearch's review of ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023, personal earnings across the West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth SA2 fall below the broader Australian standard, featuring a median income of $56,691 and an average income of $64,130. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median of $52,390 alongside an average of $65,215. Incorporating cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 brings estimated current figures to around $62,542 (median) and $70,748 (average) as of March 2026. Census findings from 2021 place local family, household, and personal earnings within moderate bands, spanning the 43rd to 51st percentiles nationally.
A substantial 37.0% of local earners (2,807 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket, closely mirroring the wider regional proportion of 29.9%. Accommodation overheads absorb 15.4% of income, yet favorable earning levels support a disposable income standing at the 53rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth had 2,579 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,798 a month. Rent absorbs 22.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. 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, the residential landscape of West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth was comprised of 97.9% houses alongside 2.1% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), contrasting with Regional NSW where the breakdown was 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stood at 33.4%, tracking below the regional level, while 50.8% of residences were paying off a mortgage and 15.8% were occupied by tenants. Typical housing payments included a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,798 and a median weekly rent of $390, both sitting above the respective Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
In a nationwide context, local monthly mortgage obligations are lower than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, whereas local rent rates exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth counted 2,579 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic landscape is heavily weighted toward family structures, which make up 79.3% of households; these consist of 35.9% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 13.1% single parent families. The remaining 20.7% comprises non-family living arrangements, with lone person households representing 17.9% and group households accounting for 2.9%. The area records a median household size of 2.7 people, exceeding the 2.4 average found throughout Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.1% of adults in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth hold a university qualification, including 8.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 38.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,262 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 936 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 in the district presents a key area for development, as university qualification rates stand at 11.1%, significantly trailing the statewide NSW average of 32.2%. Among formal degrees, bachelor qualifications represent 8.0% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. In contrast, vocational and trade education is highly prevalent, with 47.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing practical accreditations, comprising certificates at 38.1% and advanced diplomas at 9.2%. Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 27.3% of all residents actively participating in education.
This proportion includes 9.8% attending primary education, 7.3% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth reaches 99 stops on 38 routes, timetabled for about 620 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 1.9 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 infrastructure across West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth includes 99 active transport stops primarily accommodating bus services. These facilities connect 38 individual routes that provide an aggregate of 620 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with local residents situated an average of 159 meters from the closest stop. Given its residential orientation, daily commuting is largely directed outward, with private vehicles dominating transit choices at 96%. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.9 per dwelling, above the regional average. Remote employment was reported by 15.7% of residents in the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Across all transit lines, transit frequency totals an average of 88 trips per day, translating to roughly 6 weekly trips per individual stop.
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62.3% of residents in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness rates and mortality patterns indicate notable health considerations for West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth. While typical health conditions are observed across all cohorts, their incidence rises slightly among older residents. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is comparatively constrained, covering approximately 51% of the total population (~3,885 people). Asthma and mental health issues represent the two most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 9.7% and 11.2% of residents respectively, whereas 62.3% of the community reported having no long-term medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age residents experience distinct health pressures with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over account for 18.6% of the population (1,412 people), a lower share than the 23.3% seen regionally. Senior health outcomes present specific challenges, although they rank lower nationwide than the metrics observed across the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth is largely Australian-born, at 94.1% of residents, with 2.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.4%) and English (32.3%). 5.3% 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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Indicators of cultural diversity in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth track below broader benchmarks, with 94.1% of residents being Australian-born, 94.7% holding Australian citizenship, and 97.7% communicating exclusively in English at home. The most widely practiced faith is Christianity, accounting for 50.6% of community members in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth, compared with 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding reported heritage (based on parental place of birth), the most widespread backgrounds among residents in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth are Australian at 34.4%, English at 32.3%, and Scottish at 8.3%.
Specific divergences also appear across several demographic groups: Australian Aboriginal representation stands noticeably higher at 5.3% locally (compared to 4.6% regionally), Welsh heritage represents 0.6% (against 0.5%), and Macedonian heritage accounts for 0.3% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth is 38. 26.7% 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 West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth leans younger than the upper age brackets of Regional NSW. Based on updated figures to August 2026, 28.5% of inhabitants belong to the young to middle aged adults category (25 - 44), compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) comprise 18.6% locally against 23.3% across the wider region. Consequently, the estimated median age remains at 38, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 5 years below the regional median of 43 recorded at that Census.
Since the Census, the retiree and elderly segment has expanded from 16.4% to an estimated 18.6% of the population. Looking forward to 2041, the largest demographic growth is forecast among young to middle aged adults, with an expected increase of 641 residents (30%) reaching 2,807.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth
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 | Aug 2026 last month all 6 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 — 175 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,254 at the 2021 Census → 7,588 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 (111021221). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.