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West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth has an estimated 7,585 residents, up from 7,254 at the 2021 Census — a change of 331 people, or 4.6%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 174 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth stands at approximately 7,585 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 331 residents (4.6%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 7,254 individuals. This growth is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 7,583 from June 2025 and 174 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 104 persons per square kilometer, offering ample space per resident and room for future expansion. Over the last ten years, West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth has shown steady growth with a compound annual rate of 1.5%, which is faster than the wider SA4 region.
This demographic expansion was mostly driven by natural increase, accounting for roughly 78.0% of the population rise, though other components such as overseas and interstate migration also made positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 sectors, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 sectors lacking this data, AreaSearch utilizes projections from the NSW State Government published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. Age group growth rates derived from these sources are applied to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these expected demographic transitions, the locality is projected to experience population growth exceeding the median for regional Australia, adding 1,351 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which is an overall rise of 17.8% over the 16 years.
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Residential SupplyHousing Development & Building Approvals in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth
201 new dwellings have been approved in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth over the past five years, an average of 40 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 75% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 44, 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 approximately 40 new residential building approvals has been recorded annually in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth, totaling 201 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 41 approvals. Over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the area saw an average of 2 people moving in per new home built, indicating strong demand that supports local property values, with the average construction cost of new dwellings sitting at $352,000. Furthermore, commercial developments worth $13.4 million have been approved during the current financial year, representing steady investment in local business infrastructure.
In comparison to the Rest of NSW, West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth registers about 62% of the per capita construction volume, putting it in the 87th percentile of all examined locations across the nation, despite a recent uptick in building activity. Modern residential construction consists of 75.0% separate houses and 25.0% semi-detached properties or apartments, which helps preserve the established low-density profile centered around family residences for buyers wanting space. This is a clear shift from the existing residential stock (which stands at 98.0% houses), pointing to a shrinking supply of vacant buildable land alongside evolving resident demands for varied and cheaper housing types. With approximately 101 people per approval, West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth remains characterized by low density. Moving forward, the population of West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth is projected to rise by 1,349 people by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). Residential construction is keeping up with these demographic expectations, though prospective purchasers might encounter more competitive market conditions as the local population increases.
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth, worth an estimated $545 million. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.67 billion. 21 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. 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 updates, major construction projects, and planning changes have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 19 projects that are expected to influence the area. Prominent developments include the West Wallsend Swim Centre Expansion, BlackRock Motor Resort, Cameron Grove Estate, and the West Wallsend and Holmesville Heritage Conservation Area Amendment, with the primary projects detailed below.
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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 6,092, 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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The workforce of West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth is evenly distributed between professional and manual occupations, with a strong presence in vital service industries and a low unemployment rate of 3.5%. In March 2026, there were 4,039 employed local citizens, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.6% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, and participation in the labor market remaining elevated (67.5% relative to 60.6% across Regional NSW). According to Census statistics, a moderate 15.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The locality shows a distinct concentration of jobs in the construction sector, where the employment proportion is 1.4 times that of the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of local employment, which is lower than the 5.3% average for Regional NSW. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are limited. An analysis by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS data shows that during the 12-month period, the size of the local workforce contracted by 0.4% while overall employment fell by 1.6%, leading to an increase in the unemployment rate of 1.1 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding future employment trends in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although the total national workforce is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by industry sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth points to a potential local employment increase of 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local 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 the latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth SA2 registered a median income of $56,691 and an average income of $64,130. These figures are below the national averages and compare to $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) recorded across Regional NSW. Adjusting these numbers for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year gives estimated current figures of approximately $62,542 for median income and $70,748 for average income as of March 2026.
Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth are moderate, positioning between the 43rd and 51st percentiles. The largest income bracket consists of the 37.0% of households earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (representing 2,806 residents), which is similar to the wider region where 29.9% of households fall into the same bracket. High housing costs account for 15.4% of earnings, yet strong overall income levels keep disposable income at the 53rd percentile.
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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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Residential property types in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth at the time of the latest Census consisted of 97.9% separate houses and 2.1% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties, units, and other structures), compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership rates in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth were lower than the Regional NSW average, standing at 33.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (50.8%) or renting (15.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Regional NSW average at $1,798, and the median weekly rent was $390, compared to $1,733 and $330 in Regional NSW.
Across the nation, mortgage payments in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national average of $375.
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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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Families make up the majority of households at 79.3%, consisting of couples with children at 35.9%, couples without children at 29.1%, and single-parent households at 13.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.7%, with single-person households representing 17.9% and group households making up 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 residents is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
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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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The locality presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates at 11.1%, which is significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This situation presents both a difficulty and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 8.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 47.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade credential, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 38.1%. Enrolment in education is notably strong, with 27.3% of local residents currently participating in formal study.
This student population includes 9.8% in primary schools, 7.3% in secondary schools, and 3.1% enrolled in higher education courses.
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Public transport in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth reaches 98 stops on 38 routes, timetabled for about 630 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 transport analysis shows 98 active stops operating in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 38 separate routes, providing a total of 630 passenger trips each week. Transport access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 159 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mainly residential, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 96% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.9 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
A proportion of 15.7% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic-related conditions. Bus services run at an average frequency of 90 trips per day across all routes, which averages out to approximately 6 trips per week for each individual transit 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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West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth presents notable health needs, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the frequency of chronic illnesses, which are present across the population and slightly more concentrated in older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at about 51% of the population (approximately 3,883 people). Mental health conditions and asthma are the most frequently reported medical issues in the area, affecting 11.2% and 9.7% of the population respectively, while 62.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
The working-age population shows elevated rates of chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.4% of the population (1,399 people), which is lower than the 23.4% average for Regional NSW. Health profiles for senior residents show some areas of concern, though they rank more favorably on a national scale than the general local 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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West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth displays a lower level of cultural diversity, with 94.1% of residents born in Australia, 94.7% holding citizenship, and 97.7% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 50.6% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (based on parents' country of birth), the three most common heritages in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth are Australian at 34.4%, English at 32.3%, and Scottish at 8.3%. There are also distinct variations in the proportions of other ancestral groups: Australian Aboriginal residents are represented at a higher rate of 5.3% (compared to 4.6% across the region), Macedonian ancestry stands at 0.3% (compared to 0.4%), and Welsh ancestry is at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth is 38. 27.3% 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 in West Wallsend - Barnsley - Killingworth is 38, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 but matches the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is well represented at 15.4% compared to Regional NSW, while the 85+ bracket is less common at 1.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.3% to 6.5%, and the 25 to 34 age group rose from 14.4% to 15.4%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.3% to 11.6%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 12.8% to 11.7%.
Future demographic modeling suggests that the age distribution of the area will change by 2041. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 30% (an increase of 356 people), rising from 1,170 to 1,527, while the number of residents in the 65 to 74 age bracket is expected to decrease by 38.
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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 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 | Aug 2026 this 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 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 174 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,254 at the 2021 Census → 7,585 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 (111021221). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.