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The median house price in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra is $929k, with units at $790k. House values have moved 4.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Woolgoolga - Arrawarra has an estimated 15,246 residents, up from 14,463 at the 2021 Census — a change of 783 people, or 5.4%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. 251 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 76.8% of that increase. Density is about 56 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the resident population of Woolgoolga - Arrawarra stands at approximately 15,246 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 783 individuals (5.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 14,463 residents. This population shift is calculated using the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 15,229 combined with 251 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The region maintains a density of 56 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and generous personal space. The 5.4% expansion rate of Woolgoolga - Arrawarra since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (3.7%) and the SA4 territory, positioning it as a local growth hub.
This demographic expansion was primarily fueled by international migration, which accounted for roughly 76.8% of the total population increase during the recent timeframe. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which use 2022 as their starting point. In instances where SA2 regions lack this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are substituted. Age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modeling indicates that this locality will experience growth exceeding the median of national non-metropolitan zones, with an estimated gain of 2,895 individuals by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing an overall increase of 18.9% over the 16 years.
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363 new dwellings have been approved in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra over the past five years, an average of 72 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 68, 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 72 residential development approvals are registered annually in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra, yielding a total of 363 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 63 approvals recorded. Given that 3.6 people moved to the locality for every new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand remains ahead of building rates, which typically drives up local prices and intensifies buyer competition. Meanwhile, the mean value of new residential construction stands at $236,000, which is below the wider regional standard and indicates relatively accessible price points for buyers.
Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $32.5 million during the current financial year, pointing to strong local business investment. In comparison to the Rest of NSW, development activity in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra is slightly elevated (running 22.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), which helps maintain healthy property values while offering options for buyers, despite a recent slowdown in building speed. Detached houses comprise 85.0% of the new construction projects, while attached housing represents 15.0%, preserving the low-density characteristics of the neighborhood and catering to buyers seeking spacious lots. The ratio of 402 people per dwelling approval reflects a relatively quiet and slow-paced development market. Looking forward, the population of Woolgoolga - Arrawarra is projected to rise by 2,878 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Residential building activity is presently aligned with these growth forecasts, although incoming residents may face increased competition for properties as the local population expands.
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 47 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.94 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major works are critical drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 11 projects that are likely to influence this locality. Prominent initiatives include the Plantations by Ingenia Lifestyle Extension, the Woolgoolga North West and West Growth Plans, the Woolgoolga Town Centre Masterplan, and the residential building at 34 Trafalgar Street, with details on the most significant projects listed below.
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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 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 risks, impacts on coastal wetlands/Hearnes Lake and unresolved design and servicing issues.
6,637 residents of Woolgoolga - Arrawarra are employed, from a labour force of 6,862. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 54.5%. 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 13,712, 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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Woolgoolga - Arrawarra is characterized by a skilled labor force with strong representation in essential service industries, an unemployment rate sitting at just 3.3%, and an estimated employment expansion of 0.8% over the prior year. In March 2026, there were 6,637 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate was 0.8% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. However, participation in the workforce is notably lower, standing at 54.5% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a modest 11.2% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by lockdown measures during the pandemic.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction. The agricultural, forestry & fishing sector has a particularly high density in the area, employing workers at 2.8 times the regional standard. Conversely, manufacturing is less prominent, employing only 2.3% of the Woolgoolga - Arrawarra workforce compared to 5.8% in Regional NSW. Comparing the size of the local working population with the resident labor force suggests that the area has a limited supply of jobs within its immediate boundaries. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 0.8% and the labor force grew by 0.2%, leading to a drop in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. This performance contrasted with Regional NSW, which saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labor force decrease by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective employment trends in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate future local job patterns. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with wide variation between sectors. Extrapolating these national industry trends to the local workforce profile suggests employment in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra could rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in 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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Based on the latest ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Woolgoolga - Arrawarra SA2 recorded a median income of $46,119 and an average of $55,750. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to a median of $52,390 and average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusted for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to a median of $50,878 and an average of $61,503 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census records place the household, family, and individual incomes of Woolgoolga - Arrawarra at the 23rd and 23rd percentiles on a national scale.
The local income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, containing 30.7% of residents (4,680 people), which is similar to metropolitan patterns where this group constitutes 29.9% of the total. Financial pressures relating to housing costs are significant, with residents retaining only 83.6% of their income, which ranks in the 23rd percentile.
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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The housing landscape of Woolgoolga - Arrawarra at the time of the last Census consisted of 90.0% standalone houses and 10.0% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, and other housing types, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership was higher than the regional average, with 43.7% of homes owned outright, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (30.6%) or occupied by renters (25.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,733, matching the Regional NSW average, while the median weekly rent stood at $380, compared to regional averages of $1,733 and $330.
On a national level, monthly mortgage costs in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra are below the Australian median of $1,863, whereas weekly rents run higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woolgoolga - Arrawarra counted 5,365 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,655 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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Family units constitute the majority of local households at 70.7%, which includes couples with children at 26.3%, couples without children at 31.6%, and single parents at 11.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.3%, consisting of single-person households at 25.2% and share houses at 4.1%. The median household occupancy is 2.5 persons, which exceeds 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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Academic attainment in the area presents some challenges, as university graduation rates stand at 20.9%, which is lower than the NSW rate of 32.2%. This dynamic highlights potential for targeted local educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher education qualification at 15.1%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (27.7%). Enrolment rates are strong, with 26.0% of the local population actively participating in some form of study.
This cohort is divided into 10.2% in primary schools, 6.8% in high schools, and 2.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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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Analysis of the local transit network shows 223 transport stops operating in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra, consisting of bus services. These stops support 40 distinct routes, which provide a total of 387 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with the average distance from a home to the nearest transit point being 188 meters. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers commute to other districts, and cars remain the primary transit mode at 93%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. A relatively low proportion of residents, 11.2%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Service frequency across all local routes averages 55 trips per day, which translates to roughly 1 weekly departure per stop. The map highlights the 100 closest stops to the geographic center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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An analysis of mortality figures and the prevalence of long-term illnesses by AreaSearch indicates that Woolgoolga - Arrawarra faces notable health challenges, with chronic health conditions present across both younger and older demographic segments. Private health insurance coverage is low, with only about 47% of residents (~7,226 people) holding policies, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, affecting 10.6 and 8.7% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 65.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Chronic health conditions are more common than average among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 25.2% of the local population (3,837 people), higher than the Regional NSW share of 23.4%, with nationwide health rankings generally matching the broader population.
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 exhibits a higher level of cultural diversity than the regional average, with 19.5% of the population born outside Australia and 15.6% of residents using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 40.7% of the population. A notable divergence from regional norms is seen in the Other religious category, which accounts for 10.4% of residents, compared to the Regional NSW average of 0.8%. Regarding family backgrounds and parental birthplaces, the most common ancestries in Woolgoolga - Arrawarra are English at 30.0%, Australian at 26.6%, and Other at 9.0%.
There are also distinct differences in the representation of other backgrounds: Indian ancestry is notably higher at 3.5% of the population (compared to 0.6% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry stands at 4.0% (compared to 4.6% regionally), and French ancestry is recorded at 0.5% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woolgoolga - Arrawarra is 43. 21.4% 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 Woolgoolga - Arrawarra is 43, matching the Regional NSW median of 43 and tracking higher than the national median of 38. The age distribution reveals that the 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 14.4%, whereas the 15 - 24 age bracket is relatively small at 9.8% compared to Regional NSW. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased its share of the population from 6.4% to 8.2%, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 12.0% to 13.5%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group contracted from 13.5% to 11.5%, and the 25 to 34 bracket decreased from 13.0% to 11.7%.
Projections for 2041 indicate shifting demographics, with the 75 to 84 group forecast to grow by 46% (571 people) to reach 1,814 from 1,242. In contrast, the number of residents in the 65 to 74 range is expected to decrease by 31.
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 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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago 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 Jun 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 — 251 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,463 at the 2021 Census → 15,246 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 (104021091). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.