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The median house price in Aberdare is $722k, with units at $550k. House values have moved 8.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Aberdare has an estimated 2,457 residents, down from 2,542 at the 2021 Census — a change of 85 people, or 3.3%. The population has thinned by an average 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. That puts 745 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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Following assessment of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region and recent residential locations confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Aberdare has an estimated residency of approximately 2,457 in May 2026. This indicates a contraction of 85 individuals (3.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,542 people. This shift is calculated from a local population of 2,441, projected by AreaSearch after reviewing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) combined with 12 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. Such population levels represent a density of 744 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages recorded across regions evaluated by AreaSearch.
Inward migration from other states was the main driver of population growth, accounting for roughly 60.0% of the overall population gains during recent times. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas is forecast, with the suburb of Aberdare expected to grow by 557 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 22.0% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
39 new dwellings have been approved in Aberdare over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch reviews of ABS building permits assigned from statistical area datasets, the suburb of Aberdare has averaged approximately 7 new home approvals annually, with an estimated total of 39 homes approved during the last 5 financial periods (from FY-21 to FY-25) and none so far in FY-26. With local population numbers shrinking in recent years, building activity has been relatively sufficient, which presents a favorable condition for buyers. Additionally, commercial development approvals valued at $2.6 million have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to a quiet commercial development sector.
Compared against the Rest of NSW, the suburb of Aberdare exhibits far less construction activity, running at 70.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited volume of new construction typically supports demand and valuations for pre-existing houses. This rate is also lower than the national average, showcasing a mature market and highlighting potential barriers to development. New building approvals are split between 70.0% detached homes and 30.0% medium and high-density options, offering a growing mix of attached housing formats that provide options across different price ranges, from large family residences to more affordable compact dwellings. An estimated ratio of 1629 people residing in the area for every single dwelling approval underscores the calm, low-intensity building landscape. Looking forward, the suburb of Aberdare is projected to add 541 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not accelerate, residential supply could fall behind population expansion, likely heightening competition among buyers and supporting price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Aberdare
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 40 current infrastructure and development projects close to Aberdare, worth an estimated $8.67 billion. 18 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. 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 performance is highly connected to adjustments in regional infrastructure, major developments, and zoning adjustments. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 6 projects that are expected to influence the suburb of Aberdare. Prominent developments include the Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment, North Ridge Estate, the Wollombi Road Upgrade Project, and Mount View Grange Estate, with details on the most significant works provided below.
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Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment
A 138 million dollar redevelopment delivering a new two-storey Acute Services Building. Features include an expanded Emergency Department, new operating theatres, day surgery spaces, two inpatient wards with ensuites, medical imaging, a Central Sterilising Services Department, and a modern pharmacy. As of May 2026, foundations are being laid with concrete pouring for the ground floor slab underway. The project includes the demolition of the Drinkwater Building, former View Street Clinic, and engineering workshops to facilitate the new clinical footprint.The hospital remains fully operational throughout works.
Wollombi Road Upgrade Project
Major staged upgrade of approximately 4km of Wollombi Road between Abbotsford Street, Bellbird and Allandale Road, Cessnock. The project includes road duplication, intersection upgrades, new traffic signals, shared paths, stormwater and utility works, and improved public transport infrastructure. The project supports the Bellbird North Urban Release Area and is expected to unlock around 3,500 future homes. Following termination of the original Stage 1 contract, Daracon was appointed in April 2026 to deliver the full project under a single construction program, with works continuing through 2027.
Apex Park Precinct Transformation
Transformation of the underutilised Apex Park into a thriving community and tourism precinct serving as an iconic gateway to the Hunter Valley vineyards. Funded by a $14 million Australian Government Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program grant secured in February 2025, the project involves naturalisation of Black Creek (currently concreted), all-abilities park features, Aboriginal storytelling and interpretive art developed with Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council, red cedar elements, meeting circles with water misting, a fishing net bridge, EV parking, upgraded disabled facilities, a kiosk building with kitchenette, and improved connectivity to the Cessnock Pool recreation area.Council issued a tender for a Principal Design Consultant in August 2025 to develop detailed design documentation.
North Ridge Estate
North Ridge Estate is a master planned residential community on the top of Bellbird Ridge in Cessnock, in the Hunter Valley. The estate is planned to deliver over 350 residential lots, with lot sizes typically ranging from around 450 m2 up to more than 2,000 m2, many with views over surrounding bushland and the Hunter Valley. Construction of the subdivision has commenced, early stages are sold out and new land releases and house and land packages continue to be brought to market, offering buyers the flexibility to choose their own builder and design within a bushland setting a short drive from Cessnock CBD.
Vineyard Grove Estate
A boutique house and land estate in Cessnock set amongst scenic bushland and nearby Hunter Valley vineyards. Developed by Landlink Property Group, the estate offered land lots from 581m2 with proximity to the Hunter Expressway, Newcastle CBD (45 mins), and John Hunter Hospital (40 mins). Home and land packages were delivered by builders including Mojo Homes and McDonald Jones. The estate is now listed as a completed development on the Landlink website.
Campbell Lifestyle Estate
A thriving land lease community in the heart of Hunter Valley offering 165 architect-designed homes with resort-style facilities including heated outdoor swimming pool, clubhouse, gym, theatrette, bowling green, community garden, and sports pavilion. Features no entry fees, exit fees, or deferred management fees with residents keeping 100% of capital gains.
Mount View Grange Estate
Mount View Grange Estate is a 240 hectare masterplanned residential community in Bellbird, located within the Hunter Valley region of NSW. The project is designed to deliver approximately 1,681 home sites along with a 3.11 hectare town centre site catering to supermarket, specialty retail, and community spaces. Staged civil and infrastructure works continue across the masterplan to supply ongoing releases for owner occupiers.
Weston Commercial Centre Masterplan
A masterplan to revitalise the Weston commercial centre through public domain improvements, enhanced pedestrian and cyclist connectivity, traffic calming, park upgrades, street tree planting, and heritage preservation. The plan aims to attract private redevelopment and activate the public domain for community and commercial uses, and forms part of the broader Kurri Kurri District Strategy adopted by Cessnock City Council in March 2018.
932 residents of Aberdare are employed, from a labour force of 1,027. Unemployment sits at 9.3%, with participation at 52.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,039, about 83% 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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Aberdare has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of 9.3%, and relative employment stability over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 932 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 5.1% above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (52.8% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 11.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The major employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The community displays a notable concentration in mining, with a share of employment that is 3.0 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of local employment, trailing the Regional NSW average of 5.3%. The mismatch between Census jobholders and the overall resident workforce suggests that local employment openings are limited. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, employment remained steady by showing no change while the labor force shrunk by 1.3% over the 12-month timeframe, leading to a 1.2 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. This differs from Regional NSW, where employment reduced by 0.9%, the workforce fell by 0.4%, and the jobless rate increased by 0.5 percentage points. Projections for national employment published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on future labor demand for the suburb of Aberdare. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future growth. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the current job mix in the suburb of Aberdare suggests local employment could rise by 5.9% in five years and 12.8% in 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 Aberdare is $1,251 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $640 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,292 a year against an average of $61,825. 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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Recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 show that incomes in the suburb of Aberdare are below the national benchmark, with a median of $49,292 and an average of $61,825. This compares to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the financial year 2023, current projections estimate figures of roughly $54,379 for the median and $68,205 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Aberdare are situated at the 17th percentile nationally.
The local wage distribution indicates that the largest segment, comprising 29.0% of residents (712 people), falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 29.9% are in the same bracket. Affordability pressures are high, with only 82.4% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 16th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Aberdare had 990 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 1% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $303 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,421 a month. Rent absorbs 24.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential composition in the suburb of Aberdare at the time of the last Census consisted of 80.1% standalone houses and 19.9% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other property types, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership levels in the suburb of Aberdare trailed the regional benchmark at 30.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (34.5%) or renting (35.3%). The median monthly home loan payment was significantly below the Regional NSW average at $1,421, while the median weekly rental cost was $303, compared to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in the suburb of Aberdare are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are notably below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Aberdare counted 990 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 67.2% of all households in the suburb of Aberdare, consisting of 25.3% couples with children, 22.2% couples without children, and 18.0% single parent arrangements. The remaining 32.8% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 30.3% and shared households accounting for 2.6% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.5 residents is slightly higher than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
6.6% of adults in Aberdare hold a university qualification, including 4.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 36.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 912 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 885 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 suburb of Aberdare shows lower levels of higher education, with university graduation rates of 6.6% sitting significantly below the NSW average of 32.2%. This scenario presents both a developmental hurdle and an opening for focused learning programs. Bachelor degrees represent 4.9% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.0% and graduate diplomas at 0.7%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 43.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.6% and certificate qualifications at 36.0%. Enrollment rates are high, with 27.5% of the local population engaged in structured study.
This includes 10.1% of residents attending primary schools, 7.6% in high schools, and 2.8% studying at tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Aberdare reaches 39 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 160 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 public transit options indicates 39 active stops are located within the suburb of Aberdare, consisting of bus services. These points are connected to 32 different routes, which offer 158 weekly passenger journeys in total. Transit access is high, with residents living an average of 130 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential profile, most workers travel out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary transit mode at 96%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. A low 11.7% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 regulations.
Transit services average 22 journeys daily across all routes, which translates to roughly 4 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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56.7% of residents in Aberdare report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.5 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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Significant health concerns are present in the suburb of Aberdare, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the presence of ongoing illnesses, which impact both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 51% of the population (~1,262 people). Psychological health concerns and arthritis represent the most widespread medical issues in the suburb of Aberdare, affecting 12.6% and 11.2% of citizens respectively, while 56.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The workforce-age cohort experiences notable health issues with higher rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 14.5% of the local population (356 people), which is lower than the 23.4% recorded across Regional NSW. Health trends among older residents present difficulties, with countrywide rankings aligning closely with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Aberdare is largely Australian-born, at 94.0% of residents, with 2.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.0%) and English (31.7%). 7.7% 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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The suburb of Aberdare has relatively low cultural diversity, with 94.0% of its residents born in Australia, 94.0% holding citizenship, and 97.2% speaking only English in a home setting. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 51.0% of residents in the suburb of Aberdare, compared to 55.9% in Regional NSW. Regarding family heritage based on parents' country of birth, the three largest groups in the suburb of Aberdare are Australian at 34.0% of the population, English at 31.7%, and Scottish at 9.4%. Significant differences in other heritage groups are present, with Australian Aboriginal residents making up 7.7% of the suburb of Aberdare (compared to 4.6% across the region), Russian heritage at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%), and Lebanese heritage at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Aberdare is 36. 28.9% 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 36 years in the suburb of Aberdare is below the Regional NSW average of 43 and younger than the Australian median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 15.7% relative to Regional NSW, while the 75 - 84 cohort is smaller at 4.9%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 35 to 44 age range grew from 11.2% to 12.5% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group rose from 14.6% to 15.7%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 12.5% to 11.2%.
Projections for 2041 show notable demographic adjustments for the suburb of Aberdare, led by a 35% growth (135 people) in the 25 to 34 cohort, which is expected to rise from 385 to 521.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Aberdare
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 Suburb (SAL) 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, 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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,542 at the 2021 Census → 2,457 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 (SAL10006). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.