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The median house price in Albion Park Rail is $892k, with units at $744k. House values have moved 4.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Albion Park Rail has an estimated 6,903 residents. That puts 964 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates and post-Census verified addresses, the suburb of Albion Park Rail has an estimated population of approximately 6,903 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 17 people (0.2%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 6,920 people. This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population of 6,883 established by AreaSearch using the ABS release from June 2025, combined with 87 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 964 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with benchmark averages recorded across AreaSearch study locations.
Inward international migration served as the primary catalyst for demographic expansion, representing virtually all net population additions over recent timeframes. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across individual SA2 boundaries, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 modeling published in 2022 using 2021 as a base. Age-cohort growth trends derived from these sources are extended across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking forward, the suburb of Albion Park Rail is positioned in the lower quartile of nationwide regional expansion, with SA2 aggregate projections pointing to an increase of 87 persons through 2041, constituting an overall rise of 1.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
181 new dwellings have been approved in Albion Park Rail over the past five years, an average of 36 a year. That is 5.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 19% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 11, well below that longer-run average. 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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Drawing from ABS building approval data mapped by AreaSearch, Albion Park Rail averages approximately 36 residential consents each year, accumulating to roughly 181 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 11 approvals have been granted. Despite local population contractions, residential construction volumes remain balanced, supporting prospective purchasers, while newly approved homes reflect an average construction cost of $364,000, matching regional benchmarks. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $16.0 million during this financial year, demonstrating steady non-residential capital injection. Per capita residential building approvals in Albion Park Rail track at roughly two-thirds the level observed across Rest of NSW, ranking the locality in the 49th percentile nationally; this constrained pipeline tightens buyer selection and reinforces interest in established dwellings.
Approvals are distributed across 19.0% detached dwellings and 81.0% medium and high-density housing configurations. This heavy concentration of higher-density dwellings delivers accessible pricing options that appeal to downsizing households, investors, and entry-level buyers. This profile diverges markedly from the current stock composition of 78.0% houses, reflecting both finite land supplies and shifting preferences toward lower-maintenance, affordable living. With roughly 305 people per approval, the suburb maintains low-density characteristics. Projecting forward from AreaSearch's most recent quarterly assessment, Albion Park Rail is anticipated to expand by 67 residents by 2041. Given ongoing building rates, prospective housing supply appears well-calibrated to satisfy incoming requirements, fostering balanced conditions for purchasers and potentially accommodating population gains above baseline expectations.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Albion Park Rail, worth an estimated $140 million. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.13 billion. 14 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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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Civic enhancements, strategic development, and capital works play a pivotal role in shaping local growth trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 21 major initiatives poised to influence the district, highlighted by the Regional Multi-Sports, Aquatics and Leisure Facility, the Albion Park Rail Industrial Estate Development, the Shellharbour Airport Master Plan Upgrades, and the Park Central Bulky Goods Complex, with key priority items itemized below.
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Calderwood Public School
New public primary school and co-located preschool at the corner of Calderwood Road and Escarpment Drive, Calderwood. The school will accommodate 576 students across 24 permanent classrooms, 3 support learning classrooms, a library, hall, covered outdoor learning area (COLA), canteen and administration areas. The co-located public preschool will have 60 places. Construction awarded to ADCO Constructions with main works commencing June 2026, targeting Day 1 Term 1 2028 opening. Part of the NSW Government's $9 billion school infrastructure investment including $2.1 billion for regional NSW.
Regional Multi-Sports, Aquatics and Leisure Facility
The Regional Multi-Sports, Aquatics and Leisure Facility is a priority recreational project proposed by Shellharbour City Council at Albion Park Rail. The planned multi-purpose hub features a comprehensive combination of indoor sports courts, outdoor playing fields, and modern aquatic amenities to serve regional athletic associations. The project is currently positioned within Council's Strategic Projects Advocacy Plan seeking co-funding.
Albion Park Rail Industrial Estate Development
A private development consortium is delivering a multi-stage industrial and commercial business park along the Princes Highway corridor in Albion Park Rail following the bypass opening. Zoned for general and light industrial uses, the development delivers modern high-clearance warehouses, trade showrooms, and strata units for logistics and industrial businesses. The project enhances employment land supply within the Shellharbour local government area.
Shellharbour Airport Master Plan Upgrades
Comprehensive long-term development planning for Shellharbour Airport guided by the Master Plan adopted in May 2024. The plan evaluates current infrastructure and considers three future scenarios: maintaining the status quo; introducing airport security to enable medium-sized domestic aircraft (up to 135 passengers such as the Boeing 717 or Fokker F100); and enabling large domestic jets (150+ passengers such as the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737) subject to significant runway and land acquisition works. The next phase involves detailed safety and business cases developed with regulators and airline operators.As of May 2026, Link Airways has suspended passenger services from the airport, a significant setback to expansion ambitions. Council continues to seek new airline partners and government funding to support the airport's role as a regional economic driver. Prior infrastructure works totalling $20.35 million (completed 2021) delivered a new terminal, runway overlay, upgraded taxiways, and foundations for an Aviation Business Park.
Park Central Bulky Goods Complex
Park Central is Illawarra's newest and most central bulky goods complex comprising 10 retail outlets plus cafe across 14,000 square metres with 300 car spaces. The complex features major national retailers including Officeworks, Spotlight, Anaconda, Supercheap Auto, RSEA Safety, Autobarn, Sydney Tools, and Petstock. Located opposite Bunnings Shellharbour and within 4km of Stockland Shellharbour, it serves as the region's premier bulky goods destination.
Con O'Keefe and Russell Street Precinct Master Plan
A comprehensive master plan adopted by Shellharbour City Council in May 2024 to revitalize Con O'Keefe Park and Russell Street Precinct in Albion Park. The project includes library extension, new amenities building, community garden relocation, improved sports facilities with lighting, upgraded playgrounds, skate plaza, fitness stations, enhanced landscaping and accessibility improvements. The master plan will be delivered in stages over multiple years to serve the growing community needs.
Albion Park Rail Medical Centre Expansion
Expansion of medical facilities in Albion Park Rail to serve the growing population. The project includes additional consulting rooms, specialist services, and improved patient amenities.
Albion Park Rail Town Centre Revitalisation
A comprehensive revitalisation plan for Albion Park Rail town centre including upgraded public spaces, new commercial opportunities, improved pedestrian access and enhanced community facilities. The project aims to create a vibrant town heart that serves the growing population.
3,074 residents of Albion Park Rail are employed, from a labour force of 3,410. Unemployment sits at 9.9%, with participation at 60.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Albion Park Rail maintains a diverse occupational distribution across professional and technical disciplines alongside strong representation in essential services, accompanied by a 9.9% unemployment rate and 2.8% estimated yearly job growth based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. Across the community, 3,074 residents are employed as of March 2026, though the local jobless rate sits 5.7% above the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while overall labour force engagement closely matches the wider Regional NSW participation mark of 60.6%. At the Census, 15.6% of workers reported working from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
Resident employment is concentrated primarily within health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The community demonstrates an above-average specialization in health care & social assistance, holding an industry concentration 1.2 times that of the surrounding region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minimal share of local workers at 0.3%, compared with 5.3% across Regional NSW. Although local employment nodes exist, resident-to-workplace comparisons from the Census suggest a notable share of the local labour force commutes outside the district for work. According to combined ABS and SALM metrics compiled by AreaSearch, the recent 12-month period saw local employment expand by 2.8% while the broader labour pool grew by 2.7%, yielding a 0.1 percentage points reduction in unemployment. Over the same timeline, Regional NSW recorded contractions of 0.9% in employment and 0.4% in labour force size, alongside a 0.5 percentage point increase in joblessness. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 offer further context regarding prospective workforce trajectories. Across Australia, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Modeling these national industry trends against the local occupational base indicates potential employment gains of 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years for Albion Park Rail (representing an illustrative weighting model independent of localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Albion Park Rail is $1,411 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $636 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,718 a year against an average of $63,951. 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 aggregated by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 place personal earnings in the suburb of Albion Park Rail below national averages. Taxpayers in the suburb of Albion Park Rail recorded a median income of $54,718 and an average income of $63,951, contrasting with Regional NSW marks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $60,365 for median income and $70,551 for average income. Across household, family, and individual measures, 2021 Census figures position local incomes between the 16th and 29th percentiles nationwide.
The largest earnings segment comprises 34.5% of local residents (2,381 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, aligning with metropolitan shares of 29.9%. Elevated housing outlays leave residents with 81.2% of disposable income, ranking at the 25th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Albion Park Rail had 2,567 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 1% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month. Rent absorbs 27.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the residential fabric of Albion Park Rail consisted of 78.1% houses alongside 21.9% semi-detached, apartment, and other residential formats, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Fully owned properties accounted for 34.8% of residences—trailing the Regional NSW baseline—while 37.9% were held with a mortgage and 27.3% were tenant-occupied. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,820, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,733, while weekly rents averaged $390 against $330 regionally. From a nationwide perspective, local mortgage commitments fall below the Australian norm of $1,863, whereas weekly rental tariffs surpass the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Albion Park Rail counted 2,567 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 72.3%, comprising couples with children (26.5%), couple-only households (28.0%), and single parent families (16.1%). The remaining 27.7% of households are non-family units, consisting of lone person residences (25.0%) and group dwellings (3.0%). The locality records a median household size of 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.1% of adults in Albion Park Rail hold a university qualification, including 7.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 36.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 346 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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Tertiary educational attainment within the locality presents distinct opportunities for development, with university degree holders accounting for 10.1% of residents compared to the statewide average of 32.2%. Bachelor level awards represent the largest tertiary qualification at 7.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Technical and vocational skills are widely held, with 46.2% of persons aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, broken down into advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificate-level awards (36.4%). A substantial 26.0% of the population is actively engaged in formal study. This student population includes 9.1% enrolled in primary education, 6.9% attending secondary institutions, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Albion Park Rail reaches 84 stops on 50 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The local transit framework in Albion Park Rail encompasses 84 operational transit stops spanning rail and bus connections. A total of 50 individual routes utilize these facilities, generating 1,637 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with an average distance of 115 meters from households to the nearest stop. Given the area's residential role, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 94% of trips and households maintaining an average of 1.5 motor vehicles. Additionally, 15.6% of residents indicated working from home during the 2021 Census under pandemic-related influences.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 233 trips per day across the collective network, representing roughly 19 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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57.3% of residents in Albion Park Rail report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 10.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality figures and chronic illness data highlight notable health pressures across Albion Park Rail, with various ailments affecting younger and older demographics alike, while private health insurance uptake stands marginally above the average SA2 benchmark at approximately 52% of all residents (~3,606 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 11.3 and 11.0% of the community respectively, while 57.3% of residents reported no chronic health issues, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts exhibit a notable burden of long-term health conditions.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 21.6% of the population (1,491 people), below the Regional NSW share of 23.3%, with senior health metrics tracking in line with wider national percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Albion Park Rail is largely Australian-born, at 84.3% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.8%) and Australian (30.0%). 4.5% 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 measures indicate a largely homogenous population in Albion Park Rail, where 84.3% of residents were born in Australia, 91.1% hold citizenship, and 93.5% communicate solely in English at home. Religious affiliation is predominantly Christian, representing 55.5% of the local populace, comparable to the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Regarding parental ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds among residents are English (30.8%), Australian (30.0%), and Scottish (7.6%). Distinct concentrations of other cultural groups are also evident, including Spanish representation at 0.8% (against 0.3% across the region), Maltese at 1.3% (versus 0.4%), and Macedonian at 0.6% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Albion Park Rail is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.9% 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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Demographic patterns show a concentration of younger residents across the suburb of Albion Park Rail. In updated August 2026 figures, individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 28.1% of the community, exceeding the 23.5% regional proportion. AreaSearch calculates a median age of 40 as at August 2026, down from 41 at the 2021 Census and 3 years below the 2021 Regional NSW mark of 43. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 age cohort has expanded from 24.3% to an estimated 28.1% of the populace. Through to 2041, this demographic is anticipated to generate the largest net addition, expanding by 213 residents (11%) to reach 2,153, while numbers across children, young adults, middle-aged cohorts, and younger retirees are forecast to reduce.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Albion Park Rail
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 6 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 — 87 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,920 at the 2021 Census → 6,903 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 (SAL10026). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.