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The median house price in Anna Bay is $1.11m, with units at $795k. House values have moved 7.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Anna Bay has an estimated 4,378 residents, up from 4,221 at the 2021 Census — a change of 157 people, or 3.7%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. That puts 197 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 assessments of ABS population updates for the broader area and newly validated addresses through AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Anna Bay has an estimated population of 4,378 as of Aug 2026. This figure represents a rise of 157 individuals, which corresponds to a 3.7% growth compared to the 2021 Census count of 4,221 people. The adjustment is derived from a resident population of 4,363, as calculated by AreaSearch after reviewing the most recent ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and incorporating 16 newly validated addresses recorded after the Census date.
This population size translates to a density of 196 persons per square kilometer, which indicates ample space per inhabitant and suggests capacity for additional development. Throughout the last ten years, the suburb of Anna Bay has shown steady expansion with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%, surpassing the Rest of NSW. The primary driver behind population growth in the area has been interstate migration, accounting for roughly 76.0% of the total population increase during recent intervals. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections based on 2022 benchmarks, turning to 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures based on 2021 where needed. These aggregations also provide age-specific trajectories applied locally across 2032 to 2041. Projections indicate strong expansion placing the suburb of Anna Bay in the upper quartile among regional Australian locations, with an expected intake of 1,219 persons by 2041 under SA2-level estimates, culminating in a 27.5% cumulative gain over 16 years.
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46 new dwellings have been approved in Anna Bay over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 77% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 70, running ahead of 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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An evaluation of ABS building approval records indicates that approximately 9 dwellings obtain planning approval annually in Anna Bay, totaling 46 approved dwellings across the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 through FY-25, and 70 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. The ratio of 2.3 additional residents per constructed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25 highlights solid demand favorable to local real estate. Residential construction costs average $532,000 per dwelling, exceeding regional averages and reflecting a focus on superior build quality, while commercial approvals total $721,000 this financial year to reinforce the area's predominantly residential character.
Per capita building activity in Anna Bay sits 19.0% below the Rest of NSW benchmark, yet ranks within the 83rd percentile nationwide following an upturn in recent construction. Detached residences comprise 77.0% of recent approvals alongside 23.0% attached dwellings, preserving low-density living suited to buyers seeking spacious properties. The presence of roughly 110 people per dwelling approval underscores this low-density development pattern. Based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch, Anna Bay is projected to add 1,204 residents by 2041. Should current building rates persist, residential supply may struggle to match demographic expansion, which could heighten buyer competition and drive construction price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Anna Bay
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Anna Bay, worth an estimated $35 million. A further 40 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.15 billion. 7 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and tourism. 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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Major infrastructure developments and planning frameworks play a central role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has identified 5 key initiatives with significant local relevance, featuring the Birubi Point Aboriginal Place Tourism Transport Interchange, The Bay Resort, the 36 Port Stephens Drive Residential Development, and the Anna Bay Strategy and Town Plan.
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Birubi Point Aboriginal Place Tourism Transport Interchange
Development of a new visitor transport interchange at Birubi Point Aboriginal Place on Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay, the gateway to the Worimi Conservation Lands and the largest moving sand dune system in the Southern Hemisphere. The facility includes coach and bus parking, a drop-off zone, additional car spaces, all-weather shelter, toilet facilities, multilingual signage, and cultural heritage interpretation areas. A 2023 modification to the development application introduced a vegetated dune buffer in partnership with the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council, retaining sand on-site to protect cultural materials and reduce long-term maintenance costs.The project remains on hold pending alternate funding, with Port Stephens Council seeking $20 million from the NSW Government through its 2026 community advocacy priorities.
36 Port Stephens Drive Residential Development
A 46-hectare development site at 36 Port Stephens Drive in Anna Bay, currently offered for sale by Expressions of Interest. The site presents a prime opportunity for residential subdivision, land lease communities, or housing estates. Note: A nearby planning proposal by AB Rise Pty Ltd for 584 homes on a 125ha site (Gan Gan Road) was rejected on appeal in 2025 due to flooding and ecological concerns, highlighting the area's strict environmental considerations.
The Bay Resort
A State Significant Development proposal (SSD-5916) for an eco-tourism resort called 'The Bay Resort' at 4177 Nelson Bay Road, Anna Bay, opposite the Caltex service station. The development comprises 68 units, 51 villas, and a multi-purpose amenity building with a cafe, gym, and administration building, accessed via raised boardwalks with saltmarsh restoration and water sensitive urban design. The original 2015 application was refused by the state government in February 2020 on grounds it did not adequately assess environmental and community impacts.A redesigned, lighter-footprint version was placed back on public exhibition in 2021. The NSW Planning Portal now lists the project's current status as Determination, with the application refused and the Land and Environment Court recorded as the decider. The site remains zoned RU2 Rural Landscape and there is no evidence of an active resubmission at this address.
Anna Bay Strategy and Town Plan
The Anna Bay Strategy and Town Plan guides the management of future population growth and the building of neighborhoods in Anna Bay. It establishes policy direction for future rezoning requests, development controls, and integrates the location, timing, and funding for community facilities and infrastructure. The vision for Anna Bay is a small and vibrant town with a mix of dwelling types, business opportunities, and a quality natural environment. This includes facilitating low-density residential on lots of 400-700sqm, medium-density villas and townhouses, and environmental living on lots of at least 1,000sqm to protect koala corridors.It also plans for commercial expansion, a new small neighborhood center, light industrial uses, and conservation of environmentally sensitive areas like the northern sand ridge.
100 Salamander Way Residential Development
Council-led planning proposal to rezone 88 hectares of land to deliver approximately 110 residential lots with mixed-density housing including detached houses, townhouses and multi-dwelling units for over 300 residents. The development will retain 83% of the site (73 hectares) for environmental conservation through biobanking, with a 1-hectare tree planting buffer zone to support wildlife movement. Proceeds from land sales will fund the Roads Acceleration Program, intersection upgrades including a new roundabout at the Salamander Way entrance, footpath connections to the Salamander Bay Town Centre, and environmental management.Public exhibition and a public hearing are expected to commence early 2026.
Central Avenue Salamander Bay Retail Development
Salamander Bay's newest retail and bulky goods outlet development, featuring precast concrete panel structures with 6-meter high eaves, glazed shop fronts with individual amenities, and opportunities for mezzanine levels. The high-profile site is directly adjacent to Salamander Bay Square and positioned among major national retailers. The completed development offers flexible commercial and retail spaces suitable for various business uses with excellent signage opportunities and parking allocation.
Toboggan Hill Park
Established tourism attraction and redevelopment opportunity comprising approximately 2.6 hectares of freehold land and a 13.5 hectare Crown lease. The property is being marketed for sale with scope to revitalise the existing attraction, deliver an approved second toboggan track and pursue additional tourism development subject to approvals. The Crown lease has been secured to 2040.
Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan
Port Stephens Council's adopted place plan for Salamander Bay Town Centre sets a long-term framework to strengthen the Tomaree Peninsula's key commercial and community hub. The plan supports public domain improvements, better pedestrian and traffic circulation, activation, public art, landscaping, protection of nearby wetland and koala habitat values, and future mixed-use outcomes. Current implementation includes council-owned development opportunities at 10 Central Avenue for a health facility, with expressions of interest closing 26 May 2026, and 155 Salamander Way for retail, local services and diverse low-rise to mid-rise housing, with the next step being lodgement of a development application.
1,740 residents of Anna Bay are employed, from a labour force of 1,788. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 47.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,725, about 85% 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 workforce in Anna Bay displays a balance of white-collar and blue-collar occupations, highlighted by high participation in building and construction, a low unemployment rate of 2.7%, and 0.8% employment growth over the past year per AreaSearch aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents stand at 1,740. The local jobless rate sits 1.4% below the 4.1% recorded in Regional NSW, though labor force participation is comparatively suppressed at 47.2% against 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census figures also show that 19.9% of local workers performed their duties from home, mindful of period lockdown influences.
Local workers are largely concentrated across construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Specialization in construction is especially pronounced, where the local workforce share reaches 1.7 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.2% of employment, well under the 5.3% regional level. Comparisons between Census resident numbers and the local working population point to limited local job capacity within the immediate area. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical aggregations indicates that over the year ending March 2026, local employment expanded by 0.8% while the labor pool grew by 0.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. This performance diverged from Regional NSW, which saw employment fall by 0.9%, the workforce shrink by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. Broader national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 outline Australian employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years. Applying these sector-weighted trajectories to the local occupational structure indicates potential employment gains of 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years for Anna Bay, representing an unadjusted baseline extrapolation.
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Median household income in Anna Bay is $1,189 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $612 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,238 a year against an average of $56,262. 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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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Anna Bay taxpayers recorded a median taxable income of $42,238 and an average of $56,262, trailing Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated earnings stand at approximately $46,597 (median) and $62,068 (average) as of March 2026. Personal, family, and household earnings all place between the 12th and 13th percentiles nationally according to Census records. The primary income category is $400 - 799, capturing 27.7% of residents (1,212 people), contrasting with the metropolitan region where 29.9% earn between $1,500 - 2,999.
Housing affordability pressures are acute, with uncommitted earnings at 84.1%, ranking in the 13th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Anna Bay had 1,707 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 1% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 32.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses represent 85.0% of residential structures in Anna Bay, with apartments, semi-detached properties, and other formats accounting for 15.0%, compared to 82.6% and 17.4% across Regional NSW. Full home ownership is prominent at 52.2%, substantially exceeding regional rates, while mortgaged properties make up 28.5% and rental homes represent 19.3%. Median housing costs show monthly mortgage payments matching the Regional NSW standard of $1,733, while median weekly rent is $390 against $330 regionally. On a national scale, mortgage commitments sit under the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Anna Bay counted 1,707 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 70.5% of local households, consisting of couples without offspring at 36.2%, couples with children at 22.7%, and single parent arrangements at 10.7%. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 29.5%, consisting of single-person households at 27.0% and shared households at 2.7%. The typical household size stands at 2.3 people, slightly below the Regional NSW median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.9% of adults in Anna Bay hold a university qualification, including 10.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 35.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 316 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 968 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 attainment in the locality is relatively low, with university qualification holders comprising 13.9% of residents compared to the statewide average of 32.2%. Bachelor degree holders account for 10.1%, postgraduate degree recipients represent 2.3%, and graduate diploma holders comprise 1.5%. Vocational credentials form the foundation of local qualifications, held by 47.9% of residents aged 15+, divided between certificate level credentials at 35.4% and advanced diplomas at 12.5%. Students actively engaged in formal learning represent 24.4% of the population. This cohort comprises 8.8% in primary schooling, 6.6% attending secondary education, and 2.4% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Anna Bay reaches 56 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 430 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Local transit networks feature 56 transport stops throughout Anna Bay served by buses. These stations accommodate 45 separate transit routes delivering 428 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is favorable, with average walking distance to a transit stop measuring 164 meters. Private vehicles serve as the primary commuting choice at 94%, with households maintaining an average of 1.3 vehicles. In addition, 19.9% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions. Bus services run at an overall rate of 61 scheduled trips per day, translating to roughly 7 weekly services per stop across the network.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.8% of residents in Anna Bay report no long-term health condition. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics compiled by AreaSearch reveal below-average outcomes across Anna Bay regarding mortality and chronic conditions. While general ailment rates appear standard overall, older demographics experience elevated condition rates compared to the national baseline. Private healthcare coverage extends to roughly 49% of residents (~2,155 people), trailing the Regional NSW average of 51.9% and the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading medical diagnoses locally, affecting 13.9% and 8.9% of residents respectively, whereas 58.8% reported no long-term illnesses compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts experience elevated chronic health issues.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 37.5% of the community (1,641 people), higher than the 23.3% proportion across Regional NSW, presenting distinct wellness demands despite ranking lower nationally than the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Anna Bay is largely Australian-born, at 84.7% of residents, with 3.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.9%) and Australian (28.7%). 3.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Anna Bay remain beneath broader averages, with Australian-born residents comprising 84.7% of the locality, 90.8% holding citizenship, and 97.0% communicating solely in English within the home. Christianity represents the predominant faith, accounting for 54.1% of the community compared to 55.9% in Regional NSW. Ancestral backgrounds are led by English heritage at 34.9%, Australian ancestry at 28.7%, and Scottish heritage at 9.4%. Variations exist among several smaller cultural cohorts, with Polish ancestry reaching 0.8% (against 0.5% regionally), Maori background at 0.7% (against 0.3%), and Welsh heritage standing at 0.6% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Anna Bay is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 17.3% 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 demographic profile of the suburb of Anna Bay is heavily weighted toward senior residents, with seniors aged 65+ making up 37.5% of the population as at August 2026 compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW. Meanwhile, adults aged 25 - 44 constitute 15.0% locally against 23.5% regionally. The estimated median age is 52, mirroring the 2021 Census baseline, standing 9 years higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and well above the national median of 38 at that Census. Retiree cohorts have grown notably from 31.6% at the Census to 37.5% currently, and are projected to drive future growth by adding 684 residents (42%) to reach 2,326 by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Anna Bay
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 4 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 16 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,221 at the 2021 Census → 4,378 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 (SAL10061). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.