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The median house price in Ashmont is $530k, with units at $343k. House values have moved 14.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Ashmont has an estimated 3,586 residents, down from 3,747 at the 2021 Census — a change of 161 people, or 4.3%. The population has thinned by an average 1.4% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 1,476 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 evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Ashmont has an estimated population of approximately 3,586 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 161 people (4.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,747 individuals. This variation is calculated from a resident population of 3,580, which AreaSearch estimated using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 4 validated new addresses since the Census date. The current population level translates to a density of 1,475 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average across national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth locally, accounting for approximately 82.0% of all population increases in recent times. For each SA2 region, AreaSearch adopts projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. In cases where SA2 areas lack this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are implemented. Age cohort growth rates from these combined sources are also applied to every location for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest the suburb of Ashmont will experience growth aligned with the lower quartile of non-metropolitan locations nationwide, with an expected increase of 117 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing an overall expansion of 3.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
30 new dwellings have been approved in Ashmont over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, 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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AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval data allocated from statistical areas shows that Ashmont has averaged approximately 6 new residential approvals annually. This translates to an estimated 30 dwellings approved over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 2 approvals registered so far during FY-26. Because the population has decreased in recent times, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet local demand, maintaining a balanced market with reasonable options for purchasers, while new projects average an estimated construction cost of $451,000, showing that developers are prioritizing the upmarket segment with higher-end builds.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $18.5 million have been documented in the current financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment. In comparison to the Rest of NSW, building activity in Ashmont is significantly lower, tracking at 68.0% below the regional per capita average. This minimal supply of new housing generally supports demand and values for existing properties. This volume is also below the national standard, reflecting the established nature of the locality and suggesting potential planning constraints. Recent residential projects consist of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or multi-unit buildings, presenting a growing mix of attached options that offer variety across different price points, ranging from large family homes to compact, affordable designs. This marks a clear shift from the existing housing stock (which stands at 83.0% houses), reflecting a decreasing supply of vacant land, changing lifestyle trends, and a demand for more varied, cost-effective options. The suburb has about 3610 residents for every residential approval, pointing to a mature market. Long-term forecasts indicate that Ashmont will add 111 inhabitants by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Favorable conditions for purchasers should persist as current building volumes are expected to comfortably satisfy demand, which could also support growth levels that outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ashmont, worth an estimated $506 million. A further 37 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.24 billion. 7 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development 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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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning changes are major drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects in total that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include the Tolland Renewal Project, Inland Rail - Albury to Illabo, Veale Street Residential Subdivision, and Glenfield Road Upgrades (Wagga Wagga), with details provided below for those of greatest relevance.
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Tolland Renewal Project
A $500 million masterplanned estate renewal transforming the Tolland suburb. The project replaces aging social housing with approximately 500 new mixed-tenure homes, including a 40 percent allocation to social and affordable housing. Managed by Homes NSW in partnership with the Argyle Consortium, the renewal includes the upgrade of Chambers Park, enhanced pedestrian and cycle connectivity, and new community infrastructure. Subdivision works for Stage 1A commenced in April 2026, with the first residential completions expected in 2027 as part of a 10 to 12 year delivery timeline.
Veale Street Residential Subdivision
A proposed 15 lot residential subdivision at 22 Veale Street, Ashmont, a south-western suburb of Wagga Wagga. The application, council reference CC11/0343.02, was lodged with Wagga Wagga City Council around 14 September 2024 and remains at the Development Application stage. The subdivision will create new residential allotments in an established housing area close to parks, schools and local shopping facilities.
7-Eleven Wagga Wagga Service Station
The first 7-Eleven in Wagga Wagga, featuring a 24-hour convenience store, fuel station, and amenities, replacing existing buildings at the site.
Lake Albert Water Sports and Event Precinct
Redevelopment of the Lake Albert foreshore and water infrastructure in Wagga Wagga, delivered by Council as the Lake Albert Pipeline and Precinct Renewal Project. Works include remediation of 2.7km of eroding foreshore, replacement of the Lake Albert weir with an operable gate structure, and installation of a 6.2km pipeline and pump station to transfer up to 1800 megalitres of water annually from the Murrumbidgee River to the lake. The upgrades aim to maintain consistent water levels and quality to support boating, sailing and other water sports and community events.Foreshore remediation and Lake Albert Road culvert installation are complete, weir replacement design is underway, and pipeline construction and the river pump station are still to come.
Gissing Oval Amenities Upgrade
Upgrade of sports amenities at Gissing Oval, featuring the construction of a new female-friendly amenities building alongside the refurbishment of the existing building. Key facilities include modern accessible change rooms, referee amenities, public toilets, and meeting space to support regional grassroots sports and training.
Wagga Wagga Arts & Culture Quarter
Cultural precinct development including upgraded performing arts venues, gallery spaces, artist studios, public art installations and enhanced streetscape connecting key cultural facilities
Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct
A 4,500-hectare sustainable hub focused on high-value agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics. The NSW Government has committed over $212 million to deliver core infrastructure, including the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub. Current 2026 works include the $4.5 million Pomeroy Drive roundabout and ongoing road reconstructions to support business expansion. The precinct features streamlined 30-day planning approvals and a business concierge service, aiming to create up to 6,000 jobs by 2040.
Glenfield Road Upgrades (Wagga Wagga)
The Glenfield Road corridor upgrade is a preliminary planning project to address congestion and support residential growth in Wagga Wagga. Key proposed works include improving intersections along the corridor, particularly at the Glenfield Road/Pearson Street intersection, and the long-term potential to duplicate the rail overpass and the road from the southern Pearson Street roundabout to Red Hill Road. The project is part of a broader strategy to reclassify the road as a Regional Road and establish it as the main north-south feeder route, redirecting traffic away from the medical precinct.
1,303 residents of Ashmont are employed, from a labour force of 1,447. Unemployment sits at 10.0%, with participation at 51.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,248, about 91% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Ashmont displays a balanced distribution of white and blue collar jobs, with a solid representation of essential service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 10.0% based on statistical area statistics compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 1,303 employed residents, while the unemployment rate was 5.8% higher than the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%, highlighting potential for labor market improvement. Furthermore, labor force participation is notably lower, sitting at 51.3% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a minimal 3.8% of workers worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted with caution due to the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community displays a particularly high concentration of workers in retail trade, which is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training is under-represented, employing only 5.6% of the local workforce compared to 9.6% across Regional NSW. Comparing the Census count of employed residents against the local working population suggests that this primarily residential area provides limited employment opportunities within its borders. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical regions, the past 12-month period saw the labor force shrink by 4.6% and employment fall by 3.0%, which led to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 1.5 percentage points. Meanwhile, Regional NSW recorded an employment decline of 0.9% and a labor force reduction of 0.4%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide context for future labor demand trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce composition to project potential employment trajectories. Although total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment structure suggests that employment in Ashmont could expand by 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration that does not account for localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ashmont is $994 a week (about $52,000 a year), with median personal income at $577 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $38,962 a year against an average of $47,526. 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the suburb of Ashmont is $38,962, with an average of $47,526. These figures are below the national benchmarks, comparing to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $42,983 for the median and $52,431 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Ashmont between the 3rd and 9th percentiles nationwide.
Income distribution statistics show the $800 - 1,499 bracket is the most common, accounting for 31.1% of residents (1,115 people), whereas the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest in the metropolitan region at 29.9%. Affordability pressures are high, leaving residents with only 81.9% of their income, which ranks in the 4th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ashmont had 1,445 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 17% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,103 a month. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Ashmont at the time of the latest Census consisted of 82.7% detached houses and 17.3% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), which is very similar to the Regional NSW split of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. However, home ownership in the area was lower than the regional rate, standing at 22.2%, with the remaining properties either under mortgage (25.9%) or rented (51.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,103 was much lower than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $220, compared to $330 regionally.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Ashmont are significantly below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the country-wide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ashmont counted 1,445 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 34% 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 households represent the majority of homes at 62.4%, consisting of couples with children (17.6%), couples without children (20.3%), and single parent households (22.6%). Non-family households account for the remaining 37.6%, which is dominated by lone person households at 34.3%, while group households make up 3.1%. The median household size is 2.3 individuals, which is slightly lower than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.5% of adults in Ashmont hold a university qualification, including 6.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 93% of areas nationally. A further 33.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 539 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 866 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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Educational attainment in the area is low, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (9.5%) falling well short of the NSW state average of 32.2%. This situation presents both a demographic challenge and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 6.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (6.2%) and certificate level qualifications (33.4%). The rate of educational enrollment is quite high, with 30.5% of local residents participating in formal learning.
This student population includes 12.2% enrolled in primary schools, 8.4% in secondary schools, and 2.6% in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ashmont reaches 27 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 560 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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Public transport data shows 27 active transit stops operating in Ashmont, which consist of bus services. These stops host 30 separate routes that provide a combined 557 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 205 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 94%. Car ownership averages 1.0 vehicle per household, which is below the regional benchmark. A small portion of residents (3.8%) work from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Service frequency averages 79 runs per day across all local routes, which translates to roughly 20 weekly journeys for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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54.4% of residents in Ashmont report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 9.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.5 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 issues are apparent in Ashmont, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which impact both younger and older cohorts, combined with a very low rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 46% of the population (~1,642 people). This is lower than the Regional NSW rate of 51.9% and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health difficulties and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the suburb, affecting 12.8 and 12.1% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 54.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
The working-age cohort experiences notable health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over account for 16.9% of the population (606 people), which is below the regional figure of 23.4%. Seniors face health challenges, with national health rankings for this group generally matching the trends seen in the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ashmont is largely Australian-born, at 92.7% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.4%) and English (29.5%). 13.8% 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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Ashmont displays lower levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 86.3% of the population, 92.7% of residents born in Australia, and 94.9% of households using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, which is practiced by 58.5% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Ashmont are Australian at 31.4%, English at 29.5%, and Australian Aboriginal at 13.8%, which is notably higher than the regional average of 4.6%. There are also distinct differences in the proportions of other backgrounds: Macedonian represents 0.1% of Ashmont (compared to 0.4% regionally), French stands at 0.4% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Irish accounts for 8.0% (compared to 8.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ashmont is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Ashmont is 35 years, which is much lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and slightly younger than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, there is a clear over-representation of the 25 - 34 age bracket (16.0% locally) and an under-representation of residents aged 75 - 84 (4.4%). Since the 2021 Census, younger residents have reduced the median age by 1.0 years to 35. Specifically, the 25 to 34 age group grew from 13.0% to 16.0% of the population, and the 0 to 4 cohort rose from 7.6% to 9.0%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 group fell from 11.4% to 9.6%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 11.3% to 10.2%. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Ashmont will see significant changes in its age profile by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to experience the highest growth at 18%, adding 104 residents to reach a total of 678, while the 75 to 84 and 15 to 24 brackets are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ashmont
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,747 at the 2021 Census → 3,586 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 (SAL10102). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.