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The median house price in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra is $935k, with units at $795k. House values have moved 4.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Woolgoolga - Arrawarra has an estimated 15,349 residents, up from 14,463 at the 2021 Census — a change of 886 people, or 6.1%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. 296 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 76.8% of that increase. Density is about 57 people per 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Woolgoolga - Arrawarra stands at approximately 15,349 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 886 people (6.1%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 14,463 people. This demographic expansion is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 15,229 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 296 validated new addresses documented following the Census date. With a density of 56 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers a spacious living environment. The community's 6.1% rate of expansion since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA3 area (4.0%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as an regional outperformer.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary driver of this demographic growth, accounting for roughly 76.8% of recent population additions. SA2 geographic projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to a 2022 baseline) have been incorporated by AreaSearch, supplemented by SA2-level figures from the NSW State Government released in 2022 (using a 2021 base year) for localities not covered in the federal series. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these datasets are projected across all locations between 2032 and 2041. Based on expected demographic trends, the district is slated for higher growth than the national non-metropolitan median, with an anticipated increase of 2,899 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, amounting to a cumulative gain of 18.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
231 new dwellings have been approved in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Woolgoolga - Arrawarra have averaged roughly 46 dwellings annually, generating 231 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. With an influx of 5.6 new residents per constructed residence over the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing output significantly trails population intake, which typically heightens buyer competition and drives upward pressure on real estate values. New residential construction costs average $512,000—a figure above typical regional benchmarks—pointing toward high-spec building standards. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $32.5 million during this financial year, underscoring solid private sector commitment.
On a per-capita basis, building activity in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra sits 19.0% below the level observed across Rest of NSW, positioning the locality in the 48th percentile across all Australian markets and resulting in restricted stock availability that bolsters interest in existing properties. This underperformance relative to the national benchmark highlights the mature profile of the district as well as possible town planning constraints. Detached houses account for 83.0% of total residential construction, while medium and high-density housing makes up 17.0%, preserving the traditional suburban density suited to families seeking larger allotments. An estimated ratio of 343 people per residential approval illustrates the modest pace of local development. Demographic projections indicate that Woolgoolga - Arrawarra is positioned to expand by 2,779 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Should current building approval trajectories persist, residential construction could struggle to satisfy incoming demand, potentially intensifying market competition among purchasers and sustaining upward momentum in property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Woolgoolga - Arrawarra
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Woolgoolga - Arrawarra, worth an estimated $595 million. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.97 billion. 19 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Capital investments, town planning updates, and regional development initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has documented 11 projects positioned to influence the district. Prominent undertakings encompass the Plantations by Ingenia Lifestyle Extension, Woolgoolga Town Centre Masterplan, Woolgoolga North West and West Growth Plans, as well as the 34 Trafalgar Street Residential Flat Building.
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Plantations by Ingenia Lifestyle Extension
Expansion of the existing Plantations by Ingenia Lifestyle land lease community in Woolgoolga delivering approximately 178-180 new homes for over 55s together with a second clubhouse, wellness facilities, community spaces and associated road infrastructure. Construction officially commenced in February 2026 following development approval.
Woolgoolga North West and West Growth Plans
A major rezoning and development program delivering approximately 1,130 new homes across three large growth precincts in Woolgoolga - Newmans Road (Swell), Barkhut Road, and Tramway Drive. Local planning controls took effect from 1 February 2024. Clarence Property has commenced construction at Swell Woolgoolga (Newmans Road precinct), a $130 million masterplanned community of over 210 homesites. The Bark Hut Road precinct has lodged development applications for staged residential subdivision. The plans also include open space, infrastructure contributions, and streetscape upgrades aligned with the Woolgoolga Movement and Place Plan.
Woolgoolga Town Centre Masterplan
A vision and strategic planning framework adopted by Coffs Harbour City Council in February 2018 to guide growth and change in Woolgoolga's town centre to 2036. Comprising three parts - a Town Centre Framework, Precincts and Implementation Plan, and Supporting Information - the Masterplan outlines over 24 actions spanning immediate to long-term timeframes. New local planning controls stemming from the Masterplan came into effect in February 2024, alongside an approved Woolgoolga Movement and Place Plan addressing transport, streetscape improvements and road networks around the beachside town centre.
34 Trafalgar Street Residential Flat Building
Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of a 5-storey residential flat building containing 10 luxury apartments, and strata subdivision.
Woolgoolga Whale Trail Project
Upgrade of the walkway between Woolgoolga Beach Reserve and the Solitary Islands Coastal Walk, including new 1.8m-wide pathway, elevated boardwalks, formalised parking with accessible bays, kerb works, added seating and ocean lookouts. Project completed June 2024.
Wiigulga Sports Complex
A $28.8 million world-class sports facility featuring a competition pool, warm-up pool, learn-to-swim pool, gymnasium, fitness centre, and community spaces. Serves as a regional aquatic and fitness hub with modern facilities.
Woolgoolga Beach Reserve Project
Stage 1 completed in 2021 with improvements including a new playground, amenities building with Changing Places facility, pathways, picnic tables, shelters, and fencing. Stage 2 is proposed for 2026/27 and will include new pathways, a viewing deck, showers, seating, picnic facilities, and other amenities in accordance with the Detailed Concept Plan.
15-17 Pine Crescent & Ti-Tree Road Residential Subdivision
Development application to subdivide land at Ti-Tree Road and Pine Crescent, Sandy Beach, to create 113 low-density residential lots, 1 biodiversity stewardship lot and associated roads, bulk earthworks and services. The Northern Regional Planning Panel refused the DA (0220/25DA; Panel Ref PPSNTH-367) on 29 April 2025, citing flood and stormwater risk, impacts on coastal wetlands and Hearnes Lake, and unresolved design and servicing issues. The applicant, Elite Constructions NSW, has since lodged a Class 1 appeal against the refusal in the NSW Land and Environment Court.An amended proposal was placed on public exhibition by Coffs Harbour City Council, drawing more than 800 objections and one submission in support.
6,637 residents of Woolgoolga - Arrawarra are employed, from a labour force of 6,862. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 54.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,828, about 90% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour pool in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra is characterized by a strong presence across essential services, a low jobless rate of 3.3%, and annual workforce expansion estimated at 0.8%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,637, with unemployment tracking 0.8% beneath the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, whereas labour force engagement remains subdued (54.6% against 60.6% for Regional NSW). Census records indicate that only 11.2% of workers performed their duties from home, though historical Covid-19 health directives should be taken into account. The primary employment generators for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction.
The district demonstrates a heavy workforce concentration within agriculture, forestry & fishing, where its employment proportion exceeds the wider regional rate by 2.8 times. Conversely, manufacturing jobs are relatively scarce, engaging only 2.3% of the local working population compared with 5.8% across Regional NSW. Comparing resident worker counts with local Census jobs indicates a relatively constrained domestic job market. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the twelve months to March 2026, total employment grew by 0.8% while the local workforce expanded by 0.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, across Regional NSW employment contracted by 0.9%, the overall labour pool diminished by 0.4%, and joblessness climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Broader national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context on potential future demand in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra. When these five- and ten-year national estimates—forecasting overall gains of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively—are mapped to the local industry distribution, projected local employment rises by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this reflects a weighted sectoral model for illustrative context and excludes localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra is $1,346 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $674 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,119 a year against an average of $55,750. 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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers within the Woolgoolga - Arrawarra SA2 recorded a median earnings figure of $46,119 alongside an average of $55,750. These figures track below the Australian standard, as well as the respective Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index inflation of 10.32% since financial year 2023, indexed values reach approximately $50,878 (median) and $61,503 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, local personal, family, and household income distributions uniformly sit between the 23rd and 23rd percentiles nationwide.
Roughly 30.7% of local taxpayers (4,712 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely mirroring the 29.9% observed across the capital city area. Income retained after housing costs stands at only 83.6%, placing the area in the 23rd percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Woolgoolga - Arrawarra had 5,365 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 2% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 28.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, standalone houses constituted 90.0% of the residential fabric in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra, with medium/high density and alternative dwellings accounting for 10.0%, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwelling types across Regional NSW. Unencumbered property ownership was prominent locally at 43.7%, substantially higher than regional averages, while mortgaged properties represented 30.6% and tenanted homes comprised 25.7%. Median monthly mortgage costs aligned with the Regional NSW norm at $1,733, while typical weekly rent reached $380, compared to $1,733 and $330 regionally. On a national scale, local mortgage obligations sit below the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the wider country benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woolgoolga - Arrawarra counted 5,365 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,694 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 25% 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 form the primary household structure across the area, making up 70.7% of residences, with couples without children representing 31.6%, couples with children comprising 26.3%, and single parent families accounting for 11.9%. Non-family domestic arrangements account for 29.3% of dwellings, including lone person households at 25.2% and group shared accommodations at 4.1%. The typical local household comprises 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.9% of adults in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra hold a university qualification, including 15.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.7% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,284 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 993 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 educational attainment within the locality is subdued, with 20.9% of residents possessing a university qualification relative to the NSW state benchmark of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share of higher credentials at 15.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Conversely, technical and trade credentials are widespread, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational certifications—split between certificates (27.7%) and advanced diplomas (11.9%). A significant 26.0% of the resident populace is actively undertaking educational coursework. This cohort comprises 10.2% enrolled in primary education, 6.8% attending secondary schools, and 2.6% engaged in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra reaches 223 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 390 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 within Woolgoolga - Arrawarra incorporates 223 active stops utilizing bus networks. Across these stops, 40 separate routes deliver a combined 387 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is favorable, with local dwellings averaging 188 meters to the closest transit stop. The district maintains a strong commuter orientation where private vehicle travel accounts for 93% of journeys to work, with vehicle ownership averaging 1.5 per dwelling. Census data indicates 11.2% worked from home (under 2021 Census conditions that may reflect COVID-19). Public transport services operate at a frequency of 55 daily trips across the combined transit network, which translates to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
The accompanying diagram displays the 100 closest transit points relative to the centroid of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
65.1% of residents in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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Analysis of chronic illness and mortality statistics by AreaSearch demonstrates noticeable health challenges across Woolgoolga - Arrawarra, with common medical issues evident across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a subdued private health insurance coverage rate of approximately 47% (~7,275 people). This uptake tracks below the Regional NSW benchmark of 51.9% and the Australian national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading reported diagnoses locally, recorded among 10.6 and 8.7% of the populace respectively, while 65.1% of community members reported an absence of medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age cohorts display an above-average incidence of chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 25.6% of the population (3,927 people), tracking above the 23.3% proportion found across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Woolgoolga - Arrawarra is largely Australian-born, at 80.5% of residents, with 15.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.0%) and Australian (26.6%). 4.0% 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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Woolgoolga - Arrawarra displays elevated cultural diversity, with 19.5% of community members born overseas and 15.6% utilizing a language other than English in their residences. Christianity forms the largest religious denomination at 40.7% of the populace. A notable demographic feature is the Other religious category, which encompasses 10.4% of residents, substantially exceeding the Regional NSW level of 0.8%. Examining parental heritage, English ancestry constitutes the largest group at 30.0%, followed by Australian at 26.6% and Other at 9.0%. Distinct variations emerge across specific backgrounds: Indian ancestry accounts for 3.5% (against 0.6% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry represents 4.0% (against 4.6%), and French ancestry comprises 0.5% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woolgoolga - Arrawarra is 43. 21.1% 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 age distribution of Woolgoolga - Arrawarra closely aligns with Regional NSW benchmarks, showing a maximum divergence of 2.2 percentage points. The estimated median age stood at 43 as at August 2026, matching both the 2021 Census figure and the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census, while remaining above the Australian Census median of 38. The 45 - 64 demographic cohort has contracted from 25.0% at the Census to an estimated 22.4%. By 2041, senior cohorts (65+) are projected to drive local demographic expansion, gaining 1,011 residents (26%) to reach 4,939.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Woolgoolga - Arrawarra
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 12 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 — 296 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,463 at the 2021 Census → 15,349 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 (104021091). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.