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Nhulunbuy has an estimated 3,806 residents, up from 3,267 at the 2021 Census — a change of 539 people, or 16.5%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 66.5% of that increase. That puts 498 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Nhulunbuy stands at approximately 3,806 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 539 people (16.5%) compared to the 3,267 people counted during the 2021 Census. This calculation incorporates the ABS estimated resident population of 3,806 as of June 2025 alongside 5 validated new addresses added following the Census. Consequently, population density is estimated at 497 persons per square kilometer, indicating low crowding and considerable capacity for future expansion. Outperforming both the broader territory and the national average (9.5%), Nhulunbuy's 16.5% growth rate since the 2021 census positions it as an exceptional growth performer regionally.
Natural increase served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 66.5% of overall population gains across recent measurement periods. Projections for each individual SA2 utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In locations lacking this coverage, as well as for all territory-wide projections beyond 2032, AreaSearch integrates age-cohort growth estimates derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region release (published in 2023 using 2022 data). Looking forward, demographic forecasts indicate that the locality will outperform median growth figures for non-metropolitan Australia, expanding by 528 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP population statistics, which equates to an overall rise of 13.9% across the 16 years.
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40 new dwellings have been approved in Nhulunbuy over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. 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 in Nhulunbuy have averaged approximately 8 residential properties annually, culminating in 40 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an influx of 7.8 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing demand heavily outpaces new supply, typically fostering upward pressure on prices and intensifying buyer demand, with new dwellings carrying an expected construction value of $556,000. Additionally, non-residential activity has seen $10.1 million in commercial approvals this financial year, reflecting a steady pace of commercial investment.
Relative to Rest of NT, construction in Nhulunbuy is somewhat elevated (41.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), which helps maintain healthy market options while sustaining existing property values. However, development levels remain below nationwide figures, pointing to a well-established urban footprint and potential town planning constraints. Current residential approvals comprise 62.0% detached houses and 38.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating an increasing provision of medium-density formats that diversify price points between standalone houses and more budget-friendly dwellings. This represents a noticeable shift from historical building stock (presently 86.0% houses), signaling tighter land availability alongside shifting lifestyle needs and affordability considerations. Recording roughly 307 people per dwelling approval, Nhulunbuy demonstrates an evolving property environment. Long-term demographic forecasts project that Nhulunbuy will gain 528 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Should construction rates remain at current levels, residential additions could fall behind population growth, compounding buyer competition and reinforcing upward price momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Nhulunbuy, worth an estimated $16 million. A further 20 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.1 billion. 9 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, environmental & disaster management 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 economic momentum is heavily shaped by major civic infrastructure, public capital works, and planning developments. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects positioned to impact the community. Notable undertakings include the Bunggulwuy Close Housing Development, Nhulunbuy Master Plan, Northern Territory Freight Rail And Logistics Capacity Improvements, and Network Optimisation Program - Rail, with the most pertinent projects summarized below.
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Nhulunbuy Master Plan
A strategic roadmap guiding the redevelopment and renewal of Nhulunbuy as it transitions from a mining town to a sustainable regional hub. The plan translates the Yolngu Traditional Owners' Vision into a framework for future land tenure, essential services, and infrastructure, ensuring long-term liveability post-2029 mine closure.
Bunggulwuy Close Housing Development
A landmark $7 million community-led housing initiative to deliver 11 new two-bedroom units (four duplexes and a triplex) in Nhulunbuy. The homes are designed to meet long-term accommodation needs for essential service providers like St John NT and Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation, and the project includes a strong commitment to Aboriginal employment and training opportunities, supporting the post-mining economic transition of the region.
Gunyangara (Gove Port) Tourism Precinct
A $9.3 million upgrade of marine and land tourism infrastructure at Inverell Bay, Gunyangara, near Nhulunbuy, to support tourism and marine industry growth in East Arnhem as the region diversifies away from mining. Works delivered over three packages included a new 100 metre extended rock groyne, careening facilities for vessel maintenance, a 60 metre detachable floating pontoon, a washdown bay, sealed car park and lighting upgrades, a new entry structure, toilet facilities, and shade and seating at Gove Boat Club.Early works were completed in 2022, with the main $6.9 million construction package running from September 2024 to August 2025. The project achieved 28 percent Aboriginal employment and was officially opened in December 2025. Gove Boat Club now operates the facilities in collaboration with the Ngarrariyal Aboriginal Corporation and Gumatj Corporation.
Growing Tourism in Kakadu Infrastructure Upgrades
Australian Government program to upgrade visitor infrastructure across Kakadu National Park and support Jabiru's transition to a tourism-based economy after the Ranger Uranium Mine closure. The package includes road and access upgrades, campground and visitor facility improvements, communications works, Jabiru remediation, and up to $60 million toward a new Indigenous-led World Heritage Visitor Centre. Current works include road upgrades to Kubara, Maguk and Jim Jim Falls roads, with further works planned for Gimbat and Gunlom roads, plus boardwalk, accessibility and amenity upgrades at key visitor areas including Twin Falls, Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Yellow Water and multiple campgrounds.
Jabiru Masterplan
The Jabiru Masterplan is a 446 million dollar redevelopment transforming the former uranium mining town into a sustainable tourism and regional services hub within Kakadu National Park. Governed by the Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation Jabiru Town (GACJT) on behalf of the Mirarr Traditional Owners, the project includes the Jabiru Lakeside Precinct, a new World Heritage Visitor Centre, and the Bininj Resource and Development Centre. Following the 2021 land hand back, the project focuses on reorienting the town towards the lake, upgrading essential infrastructure, and implementing renewable energy solutions to ensure a vibrant post-mining future for the community.
Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Power Station
Hybrid microgrid supplying Jabiru with at least 50% renewable energy over the long term, integrating a 3.9 MW solar farm, a 3 MW/5 MWh battery, and 4.5 MW of diesel generation. Operations commenced in February 2022.
Jabiru Housing Remediation
Refurbishment of over 160 residential properties in Jabiru to ensure they meet government standards prior to handover to Traditional Owners. The project included a range of works from minor refurbishments to extensive overhauls, including asbestos removal.
RAAF Base Tindal Redevelopment
Major upgrade program at RAAF Base Tindal near Katherine, NT, to enhance airbase capacity and resilience. Scope includes runway and taxiway upgrades, new air movements terminal and parking apron, expanded fuel storage, facilities for the new Triton remotely piloted drone fleet, power, water, and sewer upgrades, and 108 new live-in units for personnel. Works are being delivered under Stage 6 Redevelopment and the US Force Posture Initiatives, managed by Lendlease with packages led by contractors including BMD.
3,041 residents of Nhulunbuy are employed, from a labour force of 3,060. Unemployment sits at 0.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,057, 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 local labour market in Nhulunbuy features high qualification levels, substantial representation in core public and essential industries, an unemployment rate of merely 0.6%, and 2.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, employed locals number 3,041 residents, keeping the jobless rate 5.3% below the 5.9% recorded across Regional NT, while workforce engagement is extraordinarily elevated (106.2% compared to Regional NT's 69.8%). Census figures recorded just 2.6% of workers based at home, though potential distortions from Covid-19 lockdown measures should be noted. Key industries employing the local workforce comprise mining, health care & social assistance, and public administration & safety.
Mining represents an exceptionally prominent pillar of local employment, registering at 6.9 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety holds a comparatively small footprint, accounting for 10.9% of Nhulunbuy's workforce relative to 17.9% in Regional NT. Despite jobs being present locally, comparison between resident worker tallies and local workplace counts suggests a substantial portion of workers travel out of the immediate area for employment. Evaluation of SALM and ABS figures by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, jobs expanded by 2.7% while the labour pool grew by 2.8%, preserving a very steady unemployment rate. Across Regional NT over the same timeframe, jobs increased by 2.8%, the labour pool increased by 2.7%, and unemployment edged slightly lower. Medium and long-term outlooks can be evaluated using national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. These five- and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industrial makeup. Nationally, employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these sectoral trajectories to Nhulunbuy's industry profile suggests local job growth of 6.0% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this represents an unadjusted proportional weighting for indicative purposes and excludes local population forecasting).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Nhulunbuy is $2,799 a week (about $146,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,506 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,696 a year against an average of $80,965. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation statistics from the ATO at postcode level for financial year 2023 highlight that personal earnings in the Nhulunbuy SA2 rank among the top tiers nationally, with median earnings reaching $63,696 and average earnings recorded at $80,965. These figures notably outpace Regional NT, where the median is $53,572 and the average is $63,776. Adjusting for a 9.41% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates stand at roughly $69,690 (median) and $88,584 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual earnings in Nhulunbuy sit in the upper percentiles nationwide, placing between the 95th and 97th percentiles nationally.
Regarding the earnings spread, 39.6% of the population (1,507 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, matching regional trends where 33.6% fall into the same tier. High-income earners form a large cohort, with 45.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly, underscoring substantial household spending capacity. Residual earnings after mortgage or rent expenses sit at 96.0%, highlighting considerable discretionary funds, while the SEIFA economic index ranks the locality in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Nhulunbuy had 840 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 5% apartments. 3% are owned with a mortgage, 91% rented and 6% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $110 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,741 a month. Rent absorbs 3.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 14.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing mix in Nhulunbuy consisted of 86.3% houses alongside 13.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional NT where 75.6% are houses and 24.5% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Nhulunbuy remains lower than the broader territory at 6.0%, with the balance occupied under a mortgage (3.3%) or rented (90.8%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood higher than the regional benchmark at $1,741, whereas typical weekly rental payments were $110, compared to $1,733 and $150 across Regional NT. When contrasted with Australia-wide figures, mortgage costs in Nhulunbuy sit below the national level of $1,863, while local rent levels are far lower than the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nhulunbuy counted 840 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 979 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the bulk of local living arrangements at 74.6% of households, consisting of 46.3% couples with children, 22.2% couples without children, and 6.3% single parent families. The remaining 25.4% comprises non-family setups, where lone person households represent 21.4% and group shared accommodations account for 3.2%. The area's median household size is 2.8 people, which is slightly smaller than the 3.1 recorded across Regional NT.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.0% of adults in Nhulunbuy hold a university qualification, including 19.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 35.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 758 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 974 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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Qualifications among residents in Nhulunbuy significantly exceed regional standards, with 30.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing a higher education degree, compared to 14.9% in SA3 area and 20.1% in SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary education supports a competitive professional environment. Within this cohort, bachelor degrees comprise 19.0%, postgraduate qualifications represent 6.3%, and graduate diplomas account for 4.7%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 45.2% of persons aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (35.3%). Study engagement is very high across the community, with 48.2% of the local population actively participating in educational courses.
Breaking down this cohort, 21.7% attend primary school, 12.8% are in secondary schooling, and 5.8% are enrolled in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Nhulunbuy means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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83.3% of residents in Nhulunbuy report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 1.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.5% 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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Health metrics across Nhulunbuy show very favorable results based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease data, displaying minimal disease incidence across all demographics, while private health membership is uncommonly widespread at around 60% of the total population (2,264 people), compared to 51.6% across Regional NT. The two primary chronic health diagnoses reported by residents were asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.8 and 5.3% of the community respectively, while 83.3% indicated having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions, compared to 78.4% across Regional NT. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 5.7% of the population (216 people), which is below the 8.5% share in Regional NT.
Health indicators for the older demographic are exceptionally positive, ranking higher nationally than the local overall average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Nhulunbuy is largely Australian-born, at 80.8% of residents, with 14.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.3%) and English (25.3%). 6.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Nhulunbuy registers above standard benchmarks, with 19.2% of residents born abroad and 14.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary declared religious faith, adhered to by 43.0% of the local populace. However, the most pronounced difference against regional norms is in the Other category, which represents 0.8% of residents locally versus 5.2% across Regional NT. Assessing parental heritage, the most frequently reported backgrounds in Nhulunbuy are Australian (28.3% of residents, notably above the regional standard of 14.9%), English (25.3% of residents, well above the 14.3% regional benchmark), and Other (accounting for 8.9%).
Other ethnic groups show marked variance from territory averages: Maori backgrounds account for 1.8% in Nhulunbuy (vs 0.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry accounts for 6.6% (vs 43.6%), and South Australian heritage stands at 0.7% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nhulunbuy is 34, younger than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 26.1% 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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Age distributions in Nhulunbuy align very closely with Regional NT across all major life stages, with the greatest variance across the four broad bands being just 2.8 percentage points. The median age is calculated at 34 as at August 2026, rising from 33 at the 2021 Census and exceeding the Regional NT median of 31 from that same Census by 3 years. Looking at specific age brackets, residents aged 25 - 44 have decreased from 36.1% at the Census to an estimated 34.0%. Projections to 2041 indicate that mature adults and pre-retirees aged 45 - 64 will drive the largest nominal increase, adding 258 residents (28%) to reach 1,170.
Meanwhile, the senior cohort aged 65+ is projected to experience the highest rate of expansion, increasing 58% to 343 residents, whereas the young-to-middle-aged adult demographic is forecast to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Nhulunbuy
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 2 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 — 5 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,267 at the 2021 Census → 3,806 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 (702041064). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.