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The median house price in Ballina is $938k, with units at $733k. House values have moved 0.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Ballina has an estimated 9,991 residents, up from 9,735 at the 2021 Census — a change of 256 people, or 2.6%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years, slower than 76% of areas nationally. 170 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 488 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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The suburb of Ballina has an estimated population of 9,991 as of Aug 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch. This figure represents an increase of 256 people, or 2.6%, compared to the 2021 Census count of 9,735 residents. The adjustment is derived from a resident population of 9,963, as estimated by AreaSearch after reviewing the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, along with 170 newly validated addresses since the Census date. This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 488 persons per square kilometer, which allows for ample space per individual and suggests capacity for additional development.
Over the last ten years, Ballina has shown steady expansion with a 1.5% compound annual growth rate, surpassing the growth seen in the SA4 region. The majority of population gains in recent times have been attributed to interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 56.99999999999999% of the overall increase. For individual SA2 boundaries, AreaSearch relies upon projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline year, turning to the NSW State Government SA2 series released in 2022 with a 2021 base year where coverage requires. Cohort-specific growth trajectories derived from these datasets are projected forward for all localities between 2032 and 2041. Looking toward long-term demographic horizons, the suburb of Ballina is expected to outperform median growth benchmarks across regional Australia, with cumulative SA2-level modeling pointing to an influx of 1,768 persons by 2041, representing a total gain of 17.4% across the 16-year projection window.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
146 new dwellings have been approved in Ballina over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, broadly in line with 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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Analysis of ABS residential building approvals by AreaSearch shows that property development across the area has averaged approximately 29 residential approvals each year, accumulating to an estimated 146 homes during the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 22 approvals have been documented. Because the locality generated an average of 3.2 new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, dwelling demand is comfortably outpacing new residential supply, exerting upward pressure on property prices and intensifying market competition. Concurrently, average expected construction costs sit at $626,000 per dwelling, demonstrating an emphasis by builders on upscale, premium residential developments.
In addition, $10.1 million in commercial building approvals have been registered during this financial year, underscoring ongoing investment in local commercial assets. Residential building activity per capita in the local market sits 51.0% below the regional average across Rest of NSW, as well as below nationwide benchmarks. This subdued pipeline of new construction signals local development constraints and a mature urban environment, which tends to underpin capital values and generate solid demand for established real estate. Recent residential development consists of 52.0% detached dwellings alongside 48.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering a diverse range of housing formats that span family residences to more compact, budget-friendly options. The metric of 383 people per dwelling approval further highlights the calm, constrained pace of local development. Projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release anticipate that the local population will expand by 1,740 residents through to 2041. If residential construction volumes remain at prevailing levels, future housing output could fall short of resident inflows, likely escalating buyer competition and reinforcing upward momentum in property prices.
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 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ballina, worth an estimated $219 million. A further 76 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3 billion. 19 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 capital delivery, urban planning, and civic works play a crucial role in shaping economic and community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 15 major infrastructure projects with potential local relevance, highlighted by developments including New Ballina SES Headquarters, Total Tools Ballina, Ballina District Hospital Redevelopment, and Solhaven.
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New Ballina SES Headquarters
A purpose-built NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Ballina Unit headquarters and Emergency Operations Centre. The $6.3 million facility replaces an outdated building with a six-bay vehicle shed, modern incident control area, training rooms, and administration offices. The project also features carparking, lighting upgrades, and significant landscaping including 80 new trees. Construction is being jointly funded by Ballina Shire Council and the NSW Government to enhance regional flood and disaster response capabilities.
Ballina District Hospital Redevelopment
Planning and site selection activities are underway for the future long-term clinical sustainability of Ballina District Hospital to serve the growing Northern Rivers region. Independent flood risk studies confirmed that the existing Cherry Street site is unsuitable for significant expansion due to new Probable Maximum Flood limits, shifting the project focus toward identifying a flood-safe greenfield site.
Total Tools Ballina
The Total Tools Ballina development is a large-format retail project featuring triple street frontage for enhanced visibility and accessibility. It aims to create a specialist trade and retail hub with Total Tools as the anchor tenant, emphasizing design excellence, customer experience, and sustainability.
Solhaven Ballina
Solhaven is a masterplanned mixed-use village spanning residential dwellings, creative suites, curated retail spaces, and wellness amenities. Developed by Cadre, the precinct is designed to foster community living and regional renewal in West Ballina.
Crowley Aged Care Redevelopment
The $22 million multi-stage redevelopment and expansion of the Crowley aged care facility in Ballina, enhancing existing amenities and adding new facilities including a 42-room residential care building, two-story education centre with library and conference rooms, upgraded dining and entertainment areas, new administration building, cafe, and associated civil works to provide high-quality aged care services.
Kingsford Smith Reserve Pump Track
Construction of new pump track facility at Kingsford Smith Reserve for BMX, mountain biking, and skateboarding activities.
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Terminal and Infrastructure Upgrade
Major airport infrastructure upgrade program including $20.68 million runway overlay completed in 2023 with new LED lighting, expanded terminal facilities with enhanced check-in area, departure hall, baggage collection capacity, upgraded car parking with 650 spaces, additional taxiways and jet parking bays to support increasing passenger volumes at one of Australia's busiest regional airports.
Mana Ballina (Norton Street Villas)
An exclusive development of 14 luxury three-bedroom villas inspired by Palm Springs architecture, designed by C2 Architecture with interiors by Mon Palmer from Bare Cabo. Located opposite North Creek, the development features organic colour palette, hit and miss brickwork, stone cladding, and timber-look panels. North-facing villas (1-7) offer 220sqm internal space with private terrace and day bed, while south-facing villas (8-14) provide 226sqm internal space with private balcony and first-floor living with 3.9m ceiling heights.
4,044 residents of Ballina are employed, from a labour force of 4,223. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 47.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,277, about 113% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 labour market features an unemployment rate of 4.2% and achieved estimated annual employment growth of 3.4%, supported by strong representation across essential industry sectors according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. Across the workforce, 4,044 residents are in work as of March 2026. The local jobless rate sits 0.1% above the Regional NSW level of 4.1%, while local labour force participation is notably subdued at 47.9% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records also showed that only 12.0% of local workers operated from home, an outcome that may have been influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
Resident employment demonstrates heavy concentration across accommodation & food, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Workforce specialization is particularly pronounced in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment share 1.4 times greater than the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.2% of the local working population, trailing the Regional NSW proportion of 5.3%. A local ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident recorded at the Census demonstrates a favorable concentration of employment positions situated directly within the community. Analyses combining SALM and ABS data across larger statistical regions indicate that the twelve-month period experienced a 3.4% rise in employment and a 4.5% increase in the labour force, which led to a 1.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend differs from the experience in Regional NSW, where employment dropped by 0.9%, the labour force declined by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for national employment, dated Mar-26, provide additional context regarding anticipated job demand in Ballina. These projections, which span five and ten year horizons, have been overlaid with Ballina's current employment composition to gauge likely expansion trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these sectoral estimates are applied to Ballina's existing job mix, local employment is anticipated to rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this calculation represents a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate localized population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ballina is $1,013 a week (about $53,000 a year), with median personal income at $615 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,399 a year against an average of $56,975. 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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Based on ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Ballina trail national averages. Among local taxpayers, median income reaches $42,399 while average earnings stand at $56,975, compared with Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 lifts estimated earnings to $46,775 for median income and $62,855 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings between the 3rd and 13th percentiles nationwide. The dominant income bracket accounts for 30.5% of residents (3,047 residents) receiving $400 - 799 weekly, contrasting with the regional metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort forms the largest share at 29.9%.
Affordability strain remains elevated, with only 77.7% of earnings remaining after housing expenses, positioning the area in the 4th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ballina had 4,357 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 53% detached houses and 10% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 35.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 39.5%. 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 property across the suburb of Ballina at the latest Census consisted of 53.2% houses alongside 46.8% semi-detached, apartments, and 'other' dwellings, diverging from the Regional NSW profile of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 39.6%, mirroring Regional NSW, while mortgaged properties accounted for 19.7% and tenant-occupied rentals comprised 40.8%. Median monthly mortgage costs aligned with the Regional NSW figure of $1,733, while weekly rent sat at $360 compared with $330 regionally. On a nationwide scale, local housing expenses remain below Australian medians of $1,863 for monthly mortgage payments and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ballina counted 4,357 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 42% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 53.8% of local households, comprising couples without children at 26.9%, couples with children at 14.3%, and single parent families at 11.8%. Non-family living arrangements make up the other 46.2%, driven by lone person households at 41.8% and group households at 4.4%. The typical household size sits at 2.0 people, below the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.0% of adults in Ballina hold a university qualification, including 13.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,800 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 965 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 profiles in the locality show university qualification attainment at 19.0%, trailing the NSW state benchmark of 32.2% and highlighting scope for further educational development. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 13.5%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Technical and vocational credentials represent a notable strength, with 38.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including certificates at 27.6% and advanced diplomas at 11.2%. Formal learning engages a significant 23.1% share of the local community. Within this educational cohort, 7.6% of residents attend primary education, 6.1% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.9% are undertaking tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ballina reaches 185 stops on 77 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 connectivity across the area is supported by 185 active bus and train stops covering 77 separate transit routes, delivering 1,363 weekly passenger services. Infrastructure access is strong, with typical walking distances of 100 meters to the closest transit stop. With the area functioning primarily as a residential commuter base, 86% of journeys to work are made by private car, 7% on foot, and 4% by bicycle. Dwellings accommodate an average of 0.9 motor vehicles, which is below the wider regional level, while 12.0% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census under potential pandemic influences.
Transit services provide an average frequency of 194 trips per day across the collective route network, translating to approximately 7 weekly trips per stop. Spatial distribution of the 100 closest stops relative to the centrepoint is illustrated in the reference map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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54.7% of residents in Ballina report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 11.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.0 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 indicators compiled by AreaSearch highlight meaningful public health considerations in the area, characterized by elevated mortality rates and chronic health conditions across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance uptake is comparatively low, covering approximately 50% of residents (~4,946 people), below the Regional NSW average of 51.9% and the nationwide level of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, reported by 11.9 and 10.5% of residents respectively, while 54.7% of the population indicated being free of chronic ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Health burdens remain evident among working-age residents due to heightened chronic illness rates. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 38.1% of the population (3,806 people), exceeding the 23.3% regional benchmark, with elderly health measures aligning generally with broader national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ballina is largely Australian-born, at 85.4% of residents, with 6.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.3%) and Australian (28.8%). 3.5% 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 that 88.7% of local residents hold Australian citizenship, 85.4% were born in Australia, and 93.9% speak English exclusively at home. Religious affiliation is predominantly Christian at 55.5%, which closely matches the 55.9% proportion observed across Regional NSW. The primary reported ancestral backgrounds in the area are English (32.3%), Australian (28.8%), and Irish (10.0%). Other notable heritage groups include Scottish ancestry, which is overrepresented at 8.7% compared with 8.0% regionally, alongside Australian Aboriginal representation at 3.5% (versus 4.6% regionally) and French background at 0.5% (versus 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ballina is 56, older than 97% of areas nationally. 18.1% 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 local community exhibits an older demographic distribution, with the 65+ cohort comprising 38.1% of residents updated to August 2026, compared to 23.3% throughout Regional NSW. In contrast, youth and children aged 0 - 24 represent 20.9% of the population against 29.3% regionally. The estimated median age remains at 56, matching the 2021 Census baseline, which sits 13 years older than the Regional NSW median of 43 and above the national median of 38 at that Census. The 45 - 64 age group has decreased from 23.3% to an estimated 21.5% since the Census.
By 2041, senior cohorts are projected to drive local population growth, expanding by 985 residents (26%) to total 4,792.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ballina
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 last month all 11 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 — 170 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,735 at the 2021 Census → 9,991 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 (SAL10163). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.