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The median house price in Bega is $630k, with units at $425k. House values have moved 4.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Bega has an estimated 5,120 residents, up from 5,013 at the 2021 Census — a change of 107 people, or 2.1%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 79% of areas nationally. 139 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 164 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Bega's population is estimated at around 5,120 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 107 people (2.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,013 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,114, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 139 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 164 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development.
Bega's 2.1% growth since census positions it within 0.5 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.6%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 50.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of national regional areas is expected, with the area expected to expand by 443 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 8.5% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
168 new dwellings have been approved in Bega over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That is 6.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 44% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Bega has seen around 33 new homes approved annually, with an estimated 168 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 28 so far in FY-26. Given an average of only 0.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $496,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.
Also, $20.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Relative to Rest of NSW, Bega records somewhat elevated construction (17.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), balancing buyer choice with support for current property values, though development activity has moderated in recent periods. New development consists of 44.0% detached dwellings and 56.0% attached dwellings. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 88.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. At around 283 people per approval, Bega reflects a low density area. Future projections show Bega adding 437 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bega, worth an estimated $957 million. A further 43 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.78 billion. 14 are already under construction and 11 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 3 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include South Bega Urban Land Release Planning Proposal, Bega Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, Barrack Street Bega Redevelopment Project, and Princes Highway Safety And Capacity: Nowra, Nsw To Victorian Border, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
South Bega Urban Land Release Planning Proposal
A council-led planning proposal to rezone approximately 279 hectares of land south of the Bega township to enable around 2,200 new residential lots across three new neighbourhoods (Eastern, Central and Western precincts). The proposal implements the Bega Structure Plan 2024, which was adopted by Council in June 2024 following Gateway approval from the NSW Government. Land currently zoned rural, rural residential or productivity support will be rezoned to a mix of low density and rural residential, commercial and public open space zones.
Barrack Street Bega Redevelopment Project
Repurposing of the former Bega TAFE site on Barrack and East Streets into a 72-lot subdivision, yielding approximately 95 future homes. The project includes a 20-unit Seniors Living development, 4 lots for key worker and affordable housing, and 67 lots for the private market. Civil construction is forecast to commence in late 2026, delivering housing diversity to the region.
Bega Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
Upgrade of the Bega Sewage Treatment Plant to increase treatment capacity, improve compliance with NSW EPA licence requirements, enhance energy efficiency, improve sludge handling and wet weather performance, and provide capacity for the next 20 to 30 years. The project is currently progressing through concept design ahead of detailed design, procurement and construction.
Shearwater Estate
New residential land subdivision and construction of homes in central Tura Beach. The estate offers 20 spacious residential lots ranging from 900m2 to 1500m2 on level ground. Infrastructure including roads, power, water, and sewage have been installed, and new bespoke homes are actively being constructed by developer Tura Beach Homes Pty Ltd.
Mirador Residential Development Stages 8, 9 and 13
The final stages (8, 9, and 13) of the Mirador residential estate in Mirador NSW, involving the clearing of approximately 21.39 ha of native vegetation on a 52.5 ha site for low-density housing lots and associated infrastructure. The development is subject to a federal EPBC Act assessment (EPBC 2023/09685) due to potential significant impacts on threatened species including the long-nosed potoroo, yellow-bellied glider, swift parrot, gang-gang cockatoo, and the Merimbula Star-hair plant. The project has received local council approval as part of a larger 14-stage development dating to 1989.In late 2025, RCL Group listed the remaining five stages of Mirador Estate for sale via Colliers EOI. The EPBC assessment had commenced as of 2025, with no confirmed timeline for a final decision or construction commencement.
Lakewood Lifestyle Village
An 86-unit seniors housing facility in Merimbula approved by the NSW Land and Environment Court following a deemed refusal by the Bega Valley Shire Council. The amended proposal includes independent living units, communal and recreational facilities, parking, and landscaping, with a reduced scale to address community concerns about height, bulk, and visual impact. The 7.85-acre site with its existing DA approval is currently being marketed for sale as a blank canvas opportunity.
Supercheap Auto and BCF Merimbula
A new commercial development featuring BCF and Supercheap Auto stores.
Templo Merimbula
A luxury short stay hotel precinct on the site of the former Norfolk Pines Motel, marketed as 'Templo' (also referenced by developer Bulum Group as 'Mati'), comprising 14 townhouses, a 25-room hotel with day spa and gym, a rooftop bar, and a restaurant. The design uses the natural slope of the site to maximise ocean and lake views from the living spaces, split across three blocks with key living areas placed on upper floors. The project received Development Application approval from Bega Valley Shire Council in 2024.Construction was originally targeted for completion by end of 2025, though no confirmed construction start or revised completion date is currently public.
2,265 residents of Bega are employed, from a labour force of 2,370. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, 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 4,374, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Bega has a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,265 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.3% above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (56.7% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 8.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.
The area has particular employment specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. On the other hand, education & training is under-represented, with only 6.8% of Bega's workforce compared to 9.6% in Regional NSW. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, labour force levels decreased by 2.4% alongside a 1.7% employment decline, resulting in the unemployment rate fall by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced employment decline of 0.9% and labour force decline of 0.4%, with a 0.5 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Bega. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Bega's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bega is $1,196 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $660 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,419 a year against an average of $49,511. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Bega had a median income among taxpayers of $40,419 with the average level standing at $49,511. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $44,590 (median) and $54,621 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Bega all fall between the 13th and 21st percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 28.7% of residents (1,469 people), mirroring the broader area where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 13th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bega had 1,982 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 2% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,408 a month. Rent absorbs 26.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Bega, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 88.3% houses and 11.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Bega was in line with that of Regional NSW, at 38.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (27.8%) or rented (33.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional NSW average at $1,408, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $320, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, Bega's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bega counted 1,982 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 80% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 32% 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 households dominate at 64.7% of all households, comprising 22.2% couples with children, 26.9% couples without children, and 14.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 35.3%, with lone person households at 32.4% and group households comprising 3.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.0% of adults in Bega hold a university qualification, including 13.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.9% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,841 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,002 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 area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (19.0%) substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 13.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 38.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (29.9%). Educational participation is notably high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Bega reaches 104 stops on 37 routes, timetabled for about 570 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 analysis reveals 104 active transport stops operating within Bega comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 37 individual routes, collectively providing 572 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 183 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 87%, with 10% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average. A relatively low 8.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 81 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 5 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
59.5% of residents in Bega report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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 data reveals substantial challenges facing Bega, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be extremely low at approximately 47% of the total population (~2,385 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 11.0 and 10.8% of residents, respectively, while 59.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 25.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,326 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings even higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bega is largely Australian-born, at 90.3% of residents, with 4.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.2%) and English (30.7%). 4.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bega was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.5% of its population being citizens, 90.3% born in Australia, and 95.2% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Bega was found to be Christianity, which makes up 48.4% of people in Bega. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bega are Australian, comprising 33.2% of the population, English, comprising 30.7% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.4% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 4.8% of Bega (vs 4.6% regionally), German at 4.1% (vs 3.1%) and Dutch at 1.2% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bega is 43. 22.5% 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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With a median age of 43, Bega is equal to the Regional NSW figure of 43 and well above the 38-year national average. The age profile shows 75 - 84 year-olds are particularly prominent (9.6%), while the 55 - 64 group is comparatively smaller (11.1%) than in Regional NSW. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.3% to 9.6% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 13.7% to 11.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Bega's age structure.
Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 37% (180 people), reaching 672 from 491. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 55% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bega
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 139 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,013 at the 2021 Census → 5,120 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 (SAL10253). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.