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The median house price in Barrack Heights is $910k, with units at $620k. House values have moved 4.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Barrack Heights has an estimated 6,116 residents, up from 6,003 at the 2021 Census — a change of 113 people, or 1.9%. That puts 2,527 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 investigations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Barrack Heights has an estimated population of approximately 6,116 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 113 people (1.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,003 residents. The adjustment is calculated from a resident population of 6,112, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 11 newly validated addresses since the Census. This population size corresponds to a density of 2,527 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of domestic areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
In recent times, overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains, representing approximately 56.99999999999999% of the overall increase. AreaSearch implements demographic projections for each SA2 region from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline. For SA2 territories where this is unavailable, the 2022 projections from the NSW State Government using a 2021 baseline are applied. The age cohort growth rates from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic changes in the suburb of Barrack Heights, projections suggest a contraction in the total population, with a forecast loss of 43 persons by 2041 under this approach. Conversely, expansion is anticipated within particular age bands, headed by the 25 to 34 cohort, which is expected to rise by 128 people. See the section on age profiles for further details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
70 new dwellings have been approved in Barrack Heights over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical zones, Barrack Heights has registered a yearly average of approximately 14 new residential approvals, yielding an estimated 70 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, a total of 17 approvals have been logged. With an average of no new residents per year per finished dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the supply of new housing is matching or outstripping demand, providing buyers with broad options and accommodating population increases beyond current forecasts, with new dwellings being built at an average estimated value of $386,000.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $93,000 have been logged this financial year, pointing to a low level of commercial construction. Building activity in Barrack Heights is substantially lower than the Rest of NSW average, sitting 74.0% below the regional per capita figure. This constrained flow of new properties generally underpins demand and values for existing stock. The level is also below the nationwide average, illustrating the established nature of the locality and highlighting potential planning restrictions. Detached houses account for 25.0% of new construction approvals, while medium and high-density dwellings make up 75.0%. This emphasis on denser housing options offers more accessible entry points for buyers and is well-suited to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock, which is 88.0% houses, showing a reduction in developable land while reflecting modern lifestyle shifts and a need for varied, affordable housing. There are approximately 435 people per residential approval, indicating a mature residential area. Given that the population is projected to stabilize or shrink, Barrack Heights is likely to experience less pressure on housing stock, which may open up opportunities for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Barrack Heights
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 45 current infrastructure and development projects close to Barrack Heights, worth an estimated $6.21 billion. 11 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 works, and urban planning decisions are key factors in regional development. AreaSearch has identified 4 projects that are likely to influence this locality. Primary developments include the Playground Renewals & Upgrades Program (Jilba Park, Collins Reserve), The Waterfront Shell Cove, The Links Hotel, and the Albion Park Quarry Extraction Area Stage 7 Extension, with details provided on those of greatest significance.
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Warilla Beach Seawall Renewal
Rebuilding a 930-meter seawall (revetment) to modern engineering standards to address coastal erosion and public safety. The project features improved beach access with a minimum of three formalised beach access points and an emergency access ramp.
The Waterfront Shell Cove
The Waterfront Shell Cove is a 2.1 billion AUD master-planned coastal community developed by Frasers Property Australia in partnership with Shellharbour City Council. The project features a 270-berth marina, a vibrant town centre, and approximately 3,250 homes. Significant milestones in 2026 include the ongoing construction of the Vela Apartments (completion late 2026) and the official ground-breaking of the Shellharbour Boathouse in April 2026, which will provide dry-stack storage and marine maintenance services upon its scheduled opening in July 2027.
Shellharbour Mobile Tiny Homes Pilot Program
A state-first two-year pilot program designed to allow mobile tiny homes (moveable dwellings on trailers) to be used as rental accommodation on existing residential lots without a development application. The program aims to address local housing affordability by creating a faster planning pathway through a Local Approvals Policy and amendments to the Shellharbour LEP 2013. The pilot applies to Torrens Title lots with one existing dwelling, excluding flood-prone, bushfire-prone, or heritage-affected land. Following a NSW Government Gateway Determination in March 2026, the proposal underwent public exhibition from 9 April to 8 May 2026, with final submissions accepted until 22 May 2026.
The Links Hotel
Proposed hotel development on a 6,736 sqm parcel of Council-owned land (Lot 1 DP 1098888) beside The Links Golf Course at Shell Cove, around 300 metres from the new Shellharbour Hospital. Shellharbour City Council ran an Expressions of Interest process seeking an experienced hotel developer partner to design, build and operate the hotel. Concept plans prepared by Jackson Teece Architecture call for at least 140 rooms, a restaurant and bar, meeting and event spaces, a wellness and gym area, and dedicated parking.The project aims to address a local shortage of overnight accommodation, support tourism, business travel and visiting healthcare workers and patients, and create local jobs. EOI submissions closed in October 2025 and Council has not yet announced a selected developer as of mid-2026; the hotel remains targeted to open by the end of 2028.
Shellharbour Village Cultural Precinct
The Shellharbour Village Cultural Precinct is a strategic priority aimed at redeveloping the existing library and museum sites into a state-of-the-art regional creative hub. The project includes a contemporary performing arts center, convention spaces, and a digital gallery. It is designed to be a landmark destination that integrates innovative technology with accessible creative spaces for local and visiting artists, fostering community engagement and tourism in the Shellharbour Village area.
Playground Renewals & Upgrades Program (Jilba Park, Collins Reserve)
Shellharbour City Council program renewing and upgrading local community playgrounds to enhance safety, accessibility, and multi-generational play. The program includes fence additions, updated inclusive play equipment, and nature play spaces across sites such as Collins Reserve and Jilba Park.
Shellharbour City Centre Masterplan
The Shellharbour City Centre Masterplan is a 125-hectare state-led rezoning project aimed at transforming the CBD into a high-density economic and social hub. The proposal facilitates approximately 5,000 new homes, including key worker and social housing, through the redevelopment of the former Shellharbour Hospital and TAFE sites. As of May 2026, the project is advancing toward the public exhibition of the rezoning proposal scheduled for Q2 2026, with finalisation targeted for late 2026 to support the Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041.
Shellharbour Residential Apartments - John Street
Proposed 56-apartment residential development accepted into NSW Government's state significant development pathway in May 2025. Multi-storey apartment development in Shellharbour providing modern residential accommodation close to transport and amenities. Located just back from the water on sites currently containing single and two-storey dwellings. Project completion estimated July 2029 to contribute to National Housing Accord targets.
2,502 residents of Barrack Heights are employed, from a labour force of 2,873. Unemployment sits at 12.9%, with participation at 56.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,313, about 87% 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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Barrack Heights has a workforce balanced between professional and manual occupations, with a solid representation of essential service industries, an unemployment rate of 12.9%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 3.0% based on AreaSearch statistical area compilations. In March 2026, 2,502 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 8.8% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, showing room for improvement, while workforce participation sat slightly low at 56.7% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. According to Census records, a moderate 16.8% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The community shows a strong concentration in construction, with its employment share standing at 1.4 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 0.4% compared to the regional benchmark of 5.3%. The area is predominantly residential and appears to offer few local jobs, judging by the comparison between the Census working population and the resident population. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, indicates that over the 12-month period, employment grew by 3.0% while the labour force expanded by 2.9%, resulting in relatively stable unemployment levels. This trend differs from Regional NSW, where employment declined by 0.9%, the labour force decreased by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context for anticipated future demand in Barrack Heights. These projections, which span five and ten-year horizons, have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Barrack Heights's employment composition, local employment is expected to grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this simple weighting extrapolation serves illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Barrack Heights is $1,340 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $618 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,901 a year against an average of $62,426. 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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The most recent postcode ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in Barrack Heights are below the national standard, with a median of $50,901 and an average of $62,426. These figures are lower than the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $56,154 for the median and $68,868 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Barrack Heights fall between the 14th and 23rd percentiles across the nation.
Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket contains 31.1% of the population (1,902 people), which is comparable to the regional rate of 29.9%. Housing affordability is under substantial pressure, leaving residents with only 81.1% of their income, which ranks in the 20th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Barrack Heights had 2,278 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 11% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,863 a month. Rent absorbs 28.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Barrack Heights consisted of 88.5% standalone houses and 11.6% other options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional NSW where houses comprised 82.6% and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Home ownership rates in Barrack Heights, at 37.2%, were slightly below the Regional NSW average, with the remaining properties either mortgaged (29.0%) or rented (33.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $1,863, which is higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $380, compared to $330 in Regional NSW.
Nationally, the median mortgage payments in Barrack Heights match the Australian average of $1,863, while median rents exceed the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Barrack Heights counted 2,278 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 24% 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 constitute the majority of households at 73.8%, which includes couples with children at 26.5%, couples without children at 26.7%, and single parents at 19.1%. The remaining 26.2% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 24.3% and group households making up 1.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 residents is slightly larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.5% of adults in Barrack Heights hold a university qualification, including 7.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 32.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,252 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 924 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 locality faces challenges in tertiary education, with university graduation rates at 10.5%, well below the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. This situation presents both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 7.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Vocational skills are common, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 32.4%. Enrolment in education is quite high, with 27.0% of the population currently undertaking formal studies.
This total is comprised of 9.9% in primary school, 7.7% in high school, and 2.9% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Barrack Heights reaches 51 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 690 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 options in Barrack Heights include 51 active stops, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 39 different routes, which provide a combined total of 694 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 126 meters. As the locality is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 95%. The average rate of vehicle ownership is 1.4 per home. Working from home was recorded for 16.8% of residents in the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Services run at an average frequency of 99 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 13 weekly trips for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.5% of residents in Barrack Heights report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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 assessments point to notable difficulties in Barrack Heights, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and the occurrence of chronic illnesses. The presence of common medical conditions is notable across younger and older age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 52% of the population, or about 3,158 people. Arthritis and mental health challenges are the most common medical diagnoses in the locality, affecting 10.7% and 10.1% of residents respectively, while 62.5% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age cohort experiences significant health difficulties, with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 21.9% of the population (1,339 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Health profiles for older residents show some difficulties, with national standings generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Barrack Heights is largely Australian-born, at 79.5% of residents, with 14.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.3%) and Australian (27.0%). 4.9% 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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Barrack Heights exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 20.5% of the population born outside Australia and 14.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 57.2% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of parental heritage, the three most common backgrounds in Barrack Heights are English at 28.3%, Australian at 27.0%, and Scottish at 6.6%. There are also notable differences in the representation of other ancestries: Macedonian is highly represented at 3.6% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Spanish at 0.9% (compared to 0.3%), and Serbian at 0.9% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Barrack Heights is 41. 25.2% 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 of 41 years in Barrack Heights is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 43 years, but higher than the national median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 13.3% compared to Regional NSW, while the 55 - 64 age group is less common at 11.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 grew from 12.2% to 13.3%, while the 55 to 64 group shrank from 12.6% to 11.6%. Demographic projections suggest the age structure of Barrack Heights will change considerably by 2041.
The 25 to 34 group is expected to grow the most at 13%, adding 103 residents to total 917. Conversely, population drops are forecast for the 5 to 14 and 65 to 74 age cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Barrack Heights
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,003 at the 2021 Census → 6,116 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 (SAL10208). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.