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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
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The median house price in Bangalow is $1.76m, with units at $1.17m. House values have moved 1.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Bangalow has an estimated 3,284 residents, up from 2,752 at the 2021 Census — a change of 532 people, or 19.3%. Growth has averaged 4.5% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 46.0% of that increase. That puts 135 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS regional population updates with validated new address data since the Census, the suburb of Bangalow has an estimated 3,284 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2,752 people recorded at the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 532 people (19.3%). This trend is based on an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figure of 3,267 published by the ABS in June 2025 alongside 38 newly validated addresses added since the Census. With a population density measuring 134 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Bangalow maintains spacious surrounds and capacity for additional residential expansion.
Surpassing both the Rest of NSW and the broader SA4 region (3.8%), the 19.3% increase since the 2021 census establishes the suburb of Bangalow as a regional growth standout. Inbound overseas migration was the primary catalyst, delivering around 46.0% of recent population additions, while interstate arrivals and natural increase also made positive contributions. Demographic modelling by AreaSearch uses SA2-level ABS and Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures based in 2021 where necessary, with age-group expansion rates applied across all areas between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Bangalow is projected to rank in the top 10 percent of national non-metropolitan regions for expansion, adding 2,789 persons by 2041 under SA2-level aggregations and achieving an overall 84.4% increase across the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
72 new dwellings have been approved in Bangalow over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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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ABS building approval statistics analyzed by AreaSearch across statistical divisions indicate that Bangalow has registered roughly 14 residential building approvals annually, totaling an estimated 72 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 12 approved during FY-25 to date. With population gains averaging 11.4 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction volumes trail population inflows, creating elevated competition among buyers and upward pressure on real estate pricing. Approved residential projects reflect an average construction cost of $1,037,000, underscoring a strong developer focus on the high-end residential market.
Concurrently, non-residential activity remains subdued, with commercial building approvals totaling $2.1 million in the current financial year. Per-capita construction volumes in Bangalow track at approximately three-quarters of the level observed across Rest of NSW, placing the locality in the 64th percentile across Australia despite recent acceleration in building output. Detached houses accounted for all new building activity, reinforcing low-density suburban character and appealing to purchasers pursuing larger block sizes. A ratio of approximately 206 people per dwelling approval characterizes an evolving property market. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, demographic projections anticipate Bangalow will add 2,772 residents by 2041. Should current construction rates persist, new housing supply could struggle to satisfy population demand, maintaining strong purchasing competition and driving up residential values.
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 70 current infrastructure and development projects close to Bangalow, worth an estimated $2.32 billion. 16 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, planning frameworks, and major initiatives play a pivotal role in driving regional performance. A single project has been identified by AreaSearch as having a probable influence on the local area. Notable projects include Pacific Highway St Helena Tunnel, Byron Shire Residential Strategy 2041, M1 Pacific Motorway: Byron Bay interchange capacity, and Queensland Energy Roadmap 2026, with key details provided below.
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Solus Industrial Byron Bay
A new industrial land subdivision in Byron Bay by Hannas, offering 17 freehold industrial lots zoned IN2 Light Industrial. The lot sizes range from 1,447sqm to 12,893sqm, with a total area of 45,285sqm. The development is DA approved, with construction commencing in Q3 2025 and expected completion in Q1 2026. Ideal for national logistics, owner-occupiers, investors, and industrial strata estates.
41 Bottlebrush Crescent Residential Subdivision
A 16-lot residential subdivision on an ecologically sensitive site in Suffolk Park, NSW. The project focused on sustainable urban design, including innovative stormwater management to address flooding issues, and the preservation of rare and endangered flora and fauna. The development has been registered and is ready for building.
Ewingsdale Rd, Byron Bay
Twenty townhouses with two bedrooms, two living areas, front and rear courtyards, and basement parking for 45 vehicles will be built across five buildings, with existing structures on site demolished.
9-15 Clifford Street Development
4,060sqm mixed-use beachside development site with potential for residential and commercial development. Currently has 9 existing units.
Coogera Circuit Detention Basin Upgrade
This project involved upgrading the Coogera Circuit Detention Basin in Suffolk Park to reduce the risk of flooding after major rainfall events. The work included raising the basin wall, improving stormwater drainage, and demolishing old infrastructure. The upgrade significantly improved flood protection, benefiting over 100 properties in the area. It increased the basin's flood resilience capacity from a 20% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP) to a 2% AEP, benefiting approximately 80 properties. The project was funded primarily by the Australian Government's Emergency Response Fund with an additional contribution from the Byron Shire Council.
Byron Bay Industry Hub
Proposed industrial hub on the 18.6-hectare site of the former Sunnybrand poultry processing plant, to be subdivided into 24 large industrial lots. The developer is seeking to have the site rezoned from RU2 (rural landscape) to E4 General Industrial. The project involves developing the site into 24 large industrial lots with an average size of 2,500-3,000 square metres. The site requires 250,000 cubic metres of fill due to flood-prone conditions. It is expected to generate 802 full-time jobs and $92.1 million in wages annually.
Suffolk Park Roundabout
Byron Shire Council has formally withdrawn from a grant to install traffic lights and is now seeking funding and approvals to create concept plans for a mini or standard roundabout at the Clifford Street and Broken Head Road intersection in Suffolk Park. The proposed roundabout is intended to improve safety and reduce congestion at the known blackspot. The feasibility of the roundabout is being assessed, as it may require clearing a council reserve with high-value vegetation.
Kool Beanz Academy Childcare Centre
A boutique childcare centre designed to provide a nurturing, nature-inspired environment for children aged six weeks to five years. The centre features three intimate classrooms, a mud kitchen, a bird aviary, and a yarning circle. It is designed, built, owned, and managed by Coulson Operations.
2,034 residents of Bangalow are employed, from a labour force of 2,069. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 79.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,551, about 78% 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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Bangalow features a professional, highly educated workforce characterized by an exceptionally low jobless rate of 1.7% and annual employment growth estimated at 8.1%, according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. Employed residents numbered 2,034 as of March 2026, while the local unemployment rate sits 2.4% below the 4.1% recorded in Regional NSW. Labour force engagement is substantially elevated, with a participation rate of 79.1% versus 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that 35.4% of employed locals conducted their work from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The most prevalent sectors of employment for local residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and accommodation & food.
In particular, professional & technical roles are heavily concentrated, representing 2.4 times the regional employment share. In contrast, public administration & safety accounts for just 3.0% of local jobs compared to the regional benchmark of 7.5%. A comparison between resident workers and local employment positions from the Census suggests limited job opportunities within the immediate boundaries. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM metrics over the 12 months leading to March 2026 shows local employment expanding by 8.1% alongside an 8.5% rise in the labour pool, resulting in a 0.4 percentage points uptick in the unemployment rate. Conversely, Regional NSW saw employment contract by 0.9% and the labour force shrink by 0.4%, with joblessness climbing by 0.5 percentage points. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 provide context for local employment trends. While national figures anticipate job growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, sector trajectories vary. Applying these industry weightings to Bangalow's workforce profile indicates potential local employment gains of 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bangalow is $2,097 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $920 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,529 a year against an average of $86,435. The average runs 90% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 taxpayer records from the financial year 2023 at postcode level indicate that median taxpayer income in the suburb of Bangalow reached $45,529, with an average of $86,435. These figures place the area well above national benchmarks, while Regional NSW recorded a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 produces estimated March 2026 levels of approximately $50,228 for median income and $95,355 for average income. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings situated the locality around the 71st percentile across the nation.
Weekly earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 form the largest bracket, encompassing 34.2% of residents (1,123 people), aligning with the wider region where 29.9% fall into this cohort. Those earning over $3,000 per week comprise 30.2% of the local population, underscoring substantial community affluence. Housing costs absorb 18.1% of income, yet strong baseline remuneration keeps disposable income at the 68th percentile and supports a SEIFA income placement in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bangalow had 912 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 3% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $650 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,170 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 31.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the most recent Census was overwhelmingly dominated by detached homes at 94.7%, while apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings comprised 5.3%, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwelling formats across Regional NSW. Outright property ownership in Bangalow stood at 31.9%, trailing Regional NSW, while mortgaged homes accounted for 41.6% and rented properties represented 26.5%. Median monthly mortgage costs sat at $2,170, exceeding the Regional NSW figure of $1,733, while weekly rent averaged $650 compared to $330 regionally. On a national level, mortgage commitments in Bangalow comfortably exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents stand significantly above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bangalow counted 912 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,088 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 76.1% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 36.7%, couples without children at 27.6%, and single parent arrangements at 11.0%. The remaining 23.9% consists of non-family households, including single-person occupancies at 19.0% and group residences at 4.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.7 people, exceeding the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.4% of adults in Bangalow hold a university qualification, including 27.6% with a bachelor degree and 7.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 19.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 280 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,081 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The proportion of residents holding tertiary qualifications in Bangalow significantly outpaces regional standards, with 40.4% of those aged 15+ possessing university degrees, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 24.3% within the SA4 region. This high concentration of higher education positions the locality well for participation in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degree holders account for 27.6% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational and trade training is also prominent, with 33.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.9%) and certificates (19.4%).
Formal study engagement is substantial, with 33.5% of the local population actively participating in education. Primary school attendees account for 12.1%, secondary students make up 8.7%, and 4.1% of residents are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bangalow reaches 40 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 330 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 transit infrastructure in Bangalow consists of 40 active transport stops catering to bus services. Across these facilities, 28 distinct routes operate to deliver 330 passenger trips each week. Transit proximity is high, with typical walking distances to a stop averaging 170 meters. Given the residential profile, outward commuting prevails, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of travel and walking comprising 8%. Households maintain an average of 1.7 motor vehicles, tracking above regional levels. Additionally, 35.4% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions.
Transit services run at an average frequency of 47 trips per day across the network, representing approximately 8 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.2% of residents in Bangalow report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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Bangalow exhibits superior health metrics in AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality, marked by minimal rates of common medical conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance participation is remarkably strong, covering approximately 61% of residents (2,004 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported medical diagnoses, experienced by 7.4% and 7.8% of the community respectively, while 74.2% of residents reported no chronic health conditions, surpassing the 63.3% rate across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts show excellent overall vitality with low disease rates.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 15.4% of the population (505 people), below the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%, with local seniors achieving health outcome rankings that surpass the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bangalow is largely Australian-born, at 80.1% of residents, with 5.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.5%) and Australian (23.8%). 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 Bangalow fall below broader averages, with Australian citizens making up 84.0% of residents, 80.1% born in Australia, and 94.1% speaking exclusively English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 28.4% of the population. Notably, Judaism demonstrates a higher local share at 0.6%, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. English ancestry represents the most common heritage at 31.5% of the population, followed by Australian ancestry at 23.8% (tracking below the 30.0% regional rate) and Irish ancestry at 11.5%. Other ancestral backgrounds display notable variations from regional norms, including Scottish at 10.4% (compared to 8.0% regionally), French at 0.9% (versus 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bangalow is 38. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 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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Demographically, Bangalow is centered around working-age family cohorts. Based on August 2026 figures, individuals aged 25 - 44 represent 33.4% of the community compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, whereas residents aged 65+ comprise 15.4% against a regional benchmark of 23.3%. These dynamics establish an estimated median age of 38, decreasing from 40 at the 2021 Census and sitting 5 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census. Since the Census, the share of adults aged 25 - 44 expanded from 26.3% to an estimated 33.4%.
By 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated within the 45 - 64 age bracket, projected to expand by 1,469 residents (187%) to reach 2,254.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bangalow
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 38 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,752 at the 2021 Census → 3,284 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 (SAL10175). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.