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Wattle Range has an estimated 3,695 residents, up from 3,470 at the 2021 Census — a change of 225 people, or 6.5%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 40.0% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Wattle Range is close to 3,695 around May 2026. This represents a growth of 225 residents (6.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 3,470 people. This adjustment is calculated based on the ABS estimated resident population of 3,676 recorded in June 2025 and 53 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1.6 persons per square kilometer, which ensures plenty of space for each resident. The growth rate of 6.5% since the 2021 census paced ahead of the SA3 area (4.9%) and the Rest of SA, positioning the locality as a leader in regional growth.
The expansion of the local population was mostly fueled by natural increase, which was responsible for roughly 40.0% of the total demographic growth in recent times, though other elements like interstate and overseas migration also made positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline for each SA2 area. In cases where SA2 data is unavailable or for periods past 2032, regional and LGA age-cohort projections published by the SA State Government in 2023 (utilizing 2021 numbers) are implemented, adjusted through a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA down to SA2 scales. Based on these projected demographic changes, growth is expected to align with the lower quartile of non-metropolitan areas across the country, with the local population projected to rise by 99 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a net gain of 2.2% over the course of 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
81 new dwellings have been approved in Wattle Range over the past five years, an average of 16 a year. That is 4.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, 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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Wattle Range averages approximately 16 building approvals for dwellings annually, resulting in a total of 81 residential permits over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, there have been 12 approvals registered. The average increase of 2.5 new occupants per year for every home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 points to a robust demand that is likely to bolster property values, with new residential projects carrying an average building cost of $271,000. Furthermore, commercial permits valued at $2.3 million have been filed during the current financial year, underlining the predominantly residential nature of the district.
Wattle Range exhibits development levels per resident that are comparable to the Rest of SA, which helps maintain market equilibrium in line with regional trends. Additionally, all new residential construction has consisted of standalone houses, preserving the classic low-density environment of the area and focusing on family-oriented layouts that attract buyers desiring extra space. The district has a ratio of roughly 297 individuals for every residential building approval, suggesting potential for further expansion. Demographic projections indicate that Wattle Range will add 80 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. At the current pace of building activity, the incoming supply of housing is expected to satisfy demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wattle Range, worth an estimated $100 million. A further 60 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.5 billion. 11 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, energy and residential development. 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, major developments, and urban planning changes have a significant influence on the performance of a region. AreaSearch has identified a total of 5 projects that are expected to influence the local area. The main developments include the Stringy Bark Drive Residential Subdivision, the Wattle Range Council General Code Amendment, the Limestone Coast Hydrogen Hub (LCH2), and the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan, with details provided below for the projects most likely to be relevant.
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Stringy Bark Drive Residential Subdivision
A 32-block rural living residential subdivision located west of Millicent racecourse between Stringybark Drive and Kent Drive. Stage 1 comprises 8 allotments of approximately 2.15 acres each, set for release in Spring 2025. Each lot features bitumen road frontage, full fencing with post and wire including farm gate, and power connection to the boundary. The development offers flexible settlement terms with no building encumbrance timelines, making it ideal for those seeking rural lifestyle living within minutes of Millicent township amenities.
Wattle Range Council General Code Amendment
Comprehensive rezoning initiative affecting 9 sites across the Wattle Range Council area in South Australia. The amendment proposes rezoning at the Millicent Railway Precinct, Southern Ports Highway, and Employment Zones on Mount Gambier Road in Millicent, plus sites in Penola, Beachport, and Glencoe. Objectives include recognising existing land uses where zoning does not reflect prevailing development, intensifying residential supply in Beachport and Glencoe, and protecting productive agricultural land. The amendment aligns with the Council's 25-year Strategic Land Use Plan endorsed in August 2022.Public consultation ran from 29 August to 26 October 2025, with community drop-in sessions held across Millicent, Beachport, Penola, and Glencoe throughout September 2025. As of early 2026, the amendment is awaiting completion of the post-consultation review stage on PlanSA before a final decision is made.
Limestone Coast Hydrogen Hub (LCH2)
The Limestone Coast Hydrogen Hub (LCH2) is a first-of-its-kind industrial decarbonisation project co-located at Kimberly-Clark Australia's Millicent Mill in South Australia's South-East. The hub will produce green hydrogen via electrolysis powered by renewable wind energy from the South Australian Renewable Energy Zone, with KCA secured as the Tier 1 anchor offtake customer from day one. The project is planned in two stages: Stage 1 will blend 20 percent green hydrogen by volume into the existing natural gas supply feeding the mill's co-generation turbine, with first hydrogen production targeted for Q3 2027; Stage 2 will see the mill transition to 100 percent green hydrogen for all process heat by 2029.A 60MW electrolyser is planned, with feasibility study completed in August 2024 by WGA and Linde Engineering. energy south Pty Limited acquired the operating rights from entX in April 2025; project partners include DGA (a Mitsubishi Corporation subsidiary), with binding offtake agreement and FEED commencement expected to follow. Long-term plans include expansion into hydrogen export and derivative products such as green methanol and ammonia.
Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan
A water allocation plan setting rules for groundwater management in the Lower Limestone Coast, ensuring long-term sustainability and security of the water resource for environmental, social, cultural, and economic needs.
Mount Gambier Regional Airport Master Plan 2025-2035
Endorsed District Council of Grant master plan guiding Mount Gambier Regional Airport improvements from 2025 to 2035. Short-term actions include a small playground, renewable energy systems, carpark extension and an investment prospectus. Longer-term actions include runway extensions and resurfacing, an onsite commercial precinct and public toilet refurbishment, with advocacy for a flying school, airport history display and tourism growth across the Limestone Coast.
Springview Estate
Mount Gambier's premier residential development currently in Stage 11 of its popular and thriving subdivision. Located on the western edge of Mount Gambier, this family-friendly estate offers allotment sizes ranging from 855m2 to 1,210m2. All allotments include essential infrastructure (power, water, sewer, NBN) and colorbond fencing. The estate features quality built homes and is positioned with close links to Mount Gambier's Rail Trail, Basketball Stadium and local amenities. Titles for Stage 11 to be issued July 2025.
Berrin Meadows Estate
A modern residential development by LandX Capital comprising 80 lots across 16.46 acres. Each lot spans 500 square meters, valued at $190,000. The estate blends urban conveniences with natural beauty, featuring smart layouts and sustainable design for long-term living value. Settlement has been completed and Stage 1 titles were delivered in Q1 2025.
Limestone Estate
Large residential land estate on the western fringe of Mount Gambier, planned for more than 350 residential allotments with a commercial complex, childcare centre, medical centre and retail facilities. The estate is less than 5 minutes drive from the Mount Gambier CBD and is being delivered by Capital Investments & Developments.
1,953 residents of Wattle Range are employed, from a labour force of 1,995. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 64.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,383, about 92% 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 labor force in Wattle Range is evenly split between white-collar and blue-collar roles across diverse industries, featuring an unemployment rate of only 2.1% and an estimated employment growth of 3.6% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 1,953 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 3.4% below the 5.5% recorded for Regional SA, while workforce participation is notably high at 64.2% compared to the 58.4% average for Regional SA. Census records show that a modest 16.1% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The workforce shows a strong concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the employment proportion is 2.2 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is less prevalent, employing just 11.5% of Wattle Range workers compared to 13.9% across Regional SA. The relationship between the count of working residents and the local jobs recorded in the Census indicates that the area offers relatively few local employment positions. According to AreaSearch's assessment of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.6% and the total labor force grow by 4.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional SA experienced employment growth of 1.2%, labor force growth of 2.6%, and an unemployment increase of 1.4 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 compiled by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand trends for Wattle Range. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce mix in Wattle Range suggests that employment in the area could grow by 4.8% over five years and 11.1% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wattle Range is $1,351 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $690 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,442 a year against an average of $57,302. 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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The latest postcode-level ATO information compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that individual incomes in the Wattle Range SA2 are lower than national averages, with a median of $47,442 and an average of $57,302. In comparison, Regional SA registered a median income of $48,920 and an average of $58,933. Accounting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $52,267 for the median and $63,130 for the average. Census records show that household, family, and individual incomes in Wattle Range are positioned modestly, ranging from the 24th to the 26th percentiles.
Specifically, 31.1% of the local population (1,149 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the metropolitan region where 27.5% are in this bracket. Housing expenses are manageable, with residents keeping 92.2% of their income, though overall disposable income is lower than typical, placing in the 35th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wattle Range had 1,293 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $177 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,006 a month. Rent absorbs 13.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.2%. 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, the mix of housing types in Wattle Range consisted of 99.2% standalone houses and 0.8% other dwelling types like semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings in Regional SA. The rate of home ownership in Wattle Range was significantly higher than the regional average, standing at 51.8%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (36.8%) or rented (11.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,006 was well below the Regional SA average, and the median weekly rent was $177, compared to regional figures of $1,153 and $220.
Nationally, the mortgage payments in Wattle Range are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wattle Range counted 1,293 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,377 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 38% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the majority of homes at 72.2%, which is made up of 26.8% couples raising children, 37.8% couples without children, and 7.1% single-parent homes. The remaining 27.8% of households are non-family arrangements, with single-person households accounting for 26.4% and group shared houses representing 1.2% of the total. The median size of local households is 2.4 residents, which exceeds the Regional SA average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.6% of adults in Wattle Range hold a university qualification, including 10.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 269 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 992 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 region presents educational opportunities for improvement, as the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (13.6%) is significantly lower than the national average of 30.4%. This represents both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.6%) and certificates (31.1%). Enrolment rates in education are quite high, with 26.5% of the local population engaged in some form of formal study.
Within this group, 12.2% are attending primary school, 7.7% are in secondary school, and 1.4% are enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Wattle Range means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.6% of residents in Wattle Range report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 indicators demonstrate generally positive conditions for residents of Wattle Range, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and medical conditions showing results that align with national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses remains low in both younger and older populations, and the proportion of people with private health insurance is very low at roughly 48% of the population (~1,758 people), compared to a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent medical diagnoses in the region are arthritis and asthma, which affect 10.8% and 8.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 65.6% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 62.5% across Regional SA.
Working-age residents experience chronic health issues at rates above the average. The region has 27.6% of its population aged 65 and older (1,018 people), and health measurements for these seniors are particularly positive, ranking higher relative to national benchmarks than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wattle Range is largely Australian-born, at 91.7% of residents, with 2.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.9%) and Australian (33.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wattle Range exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 89.6% of the population, 91.7% of residents born in Australia, and 97.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 40.1% of the local population. However, the most distinct deviation in religious representation is Islam, which accounts for 0.3% of local residents, compared to 0.5% across Regional SA. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the three largest groups in Wattle Range are English at 33.9% of the population, Australian at 33.2%, and Scottish at 9.5%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: German ancestry is recorded at 6.5% in Wattle Range (compared to 8.2% across the region) and Dutch ancestry at 2.0% (compared to 1.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wattle Range is 49, older than 89% of areas nationally. 18.2% 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 of residents in Wattle Range is 49, which is slightly older than the Regional SA average of 47 and substantially older than the national median of 38. Compared to Regional SA, Wattle Range has a higher proportion of people aged 55 - 64 (17.5%) but fewer people aged 25 - 34 (7.5%). The concentration of residents aged 55 - 64 is also higher than the national share of 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 8.8% to 10.7%, and the group aged 75 to 84 increased from 6.4% to 8.2%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.7% to 11.2%, and children aged 0 to 4 declined from 5.6% to 4.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic forecasts project major changes in the local age distribution. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to expand by 34% (103 people), rising from 301 to 405. The general aging trend is clear, with individuals aged 65+ making up 86% of the projected population growth, while both the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wattle Range
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 | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 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) | Aug 2026 this 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 — 53 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,470 at the 2021 Census → 3,695 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 (407021158). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.