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The median house price in Bega is $640k, with units at $448k. House values have moved 5.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Bega has an estimated 5,109 residents, up from 5,013 at the 2021 Census — a change of 96 people, or 1.9%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 81% of areas nationally. 135 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS regional population updates with post-Census address validations, the population of the suburb of Bega stands at approximately 5,109 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 5,013 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 96 people (1.9%). This estimate stems from an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figure of 5,104 calculated by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 release, alongside 135 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The suburb exhibits a population density of 163 persons per square kilometer, indicating generous space per resident and room for potential expansion.
With post-census expansion of 1.9%, the suburb of Bega trails the broader SA3 area (2.8%) by only 0.9 percentage points, highlighting sound growth momentum. The primary catalyst for local demographic expansion was overseas migration, generating roughly 50.0% of recent population gains. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data set grounded on 2022 baseline figures for individual SA2 regions, supplemented by the NSW State Government's 2022 release (using a 2021 base year) where necessary. Age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are extended across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modelling points to a trajectory trailing slightly behind the national regional median, with the suburb of Bega anticipated to add 444 persons through to 2041 under SA2 aggregations, culminating in an overall expansion of 8.6% across the 16 years.
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184 new dwellings have been approved in Bega over the past five years, an average of 36 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 31, 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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According to AreaSearch's review of ABS building approvals across statistical zones, annual residential approvals in Bega have averaged roughly 36 dwellings, culminating in approximately 184 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 31 approvals have been documented. With an influx of only 0.8 new residents per year per completed dwelling across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), building activity is keeping pace with or outrunning local demand, expanding buyer availability and potentially supporting demographic increases above current forecasts, while mean expected construction costs sit at $583,000 per home—exceeding regional benchmarks and signaling premium residential building.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $20.9 million during this financial year, underscoring steady non-residential investment. When measured against Rest of NSW, Bega generates higher building volumes (48.0% above regional average per person across the 5 year period), balancing supply options with existing asset values. Recent development approvals are split evenly between 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% attached dwellings. This transition toward higher-density housing creates affordable options tailored to downsizers, property investors, and first-time purchasers. Representing a sharp pivot from the prevailing built environment (where houses make up 88.0%), this shift indicates constrained availability of developable land while catering to shifting resident lifestyles and housing affordability pressures. Generating around 152 people per approval, Bega remains a low density area. Moving forward, forecasts indicate Bega will gain 439 residents by 2041 (measured from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If ongoing building rates persist, residential supply should comfortably satisfy local demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling demographic growth beyond current estimates.
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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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Local economic and spatial trajectories are significantly shaped by major infrastructure undertakings and regional planning frameworks. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 projects projected to impact the locality. Prominent developments include the South Bega Urban Land Release Planning Proposal, the Bega Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, the Barrack Street Bega Redevelopment Project, and the Princes Highway Safety And Capacity: Nowra, Nsw To Victorian Border, with key details provided below.
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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.
2,260 residents of Bega are employed, from a labour force of 2,364. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 56.6%. 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 4,365, 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 maintains a capable labour pool featuring strong representation across vital public services and a jobless rate of 4.4%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregations. Employed residents total 2,260 as of March 2026, while local unemployment sits 0.3% above the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, and overall labour force participation trails wider benchmarks (56.6% versus 60.6% in Regional NSW). Census findings showed that a modest 8.5% of workers operated from home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures may have influenced this figure. The top sectors generating local employment include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.
The local labour market is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, recording a concentration 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 6.8% of the local workforce, lagging the 9.6% share across Regional NSW. Comparing Census working populations against resident counts indicates constrained local job opportunities. Aggregated data from SALM and ABS, analysed by AreaSearch and drawn from wider statistical areas, shows that during the year to March 2026, the labour force shrank by 2.3% while employment dropped by 1.6%, which led to a 0.7 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. This outcome differs from the experience in Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, the labour force receded by 0.4%, and unemployment climbed by 0.5 percentage points. The national employment outlook published by Jobs and Skills Australia for Mar-26 provides additional perspective on likely future demand in Bega. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid with Bega's current employment composition to project future growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sectoral growth rates are applied to Bega's existing employment structure, local employment is anticipated to rise by 6.4% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, with the caveat that this is a basic weighting exercise for illustration and ignores localised population trends.
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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AreaSearch's compilation of ATO postcode figures from financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Bega recorded a median income of $40,419 and a mean income of $49,511. These figures sit below nationwide benchmarks and trail the respective Regional NSW medians and averages of $52,390 and $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $44,590 (median) and $54,621 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual, household, and family earnings across Bega placed between the 13th and 21st percentiles nationally.
The predominant earnings tier consists of the 28.7% of workers earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,466 residents), mirroring the wider regional proportion of 29.9%. Substantial housing stress is evident, with residents retaining only 83.4% of income, 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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Census data reveals that Bega's housing stock consisted of 88.3% houses and 11.7% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Outright home ownership in Bega matched the wider Regional NSW benchmark of 38.3%, while remaining properties were either held under a mortgage (27.8%) or occupied by tenants (33.8%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,408, falling below the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while weekly rents averaged $320 against $330 regionally. On a national level, Bega's mortgage payments sit substantially under the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rental costs likewise well below the national median 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 units constitute the predominant living arrangement at 64.7% of households, consisting of couples without children (26.9%), couples with children (22.2%), and single parent families (14.6%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 35.3%, led by lone person households at 32.4% and group households at 3.1%. The average household size sits at 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Regional NSW benchmark 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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Educational attainment levels present notable hurdles locally, with university qualification rates standing at 19.0%, well below the broader NSW figure of 32.2%. This dynamic highlights both an educational deficit and a target for future capacity building. Bachelor degrees constitute the highest proportion at 13.2%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational qualifications are widely held, with 38.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing technical training—specifically advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (29.9%). Current student enrollment is elevated, with 29.5% of the local population engaged in educational programs. This cohort includes 12.1% attending primary schools, 8.3% in secondary education, and 2.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bega reaches 103 stops on 36 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 transit infrastructure in Bega comprises 103 operational passenger stops primarily catering to bus transit. These locations are integrated across 36 individual routes, delivering a combined 569 weekly passenger trips. Local connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances of 183 meters to the closest transit access point. As an outward-commuting residential community, private vehicles serve as the main travel method for 87% of commuters, while 10% walk. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 per dwelling, trailing regional averages. Only 8.5% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, a metric potentially affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
Transit services maintain an average frequency of 81 trips per day across all active corridors, translating to roughly 5 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest stops surrounding the central coordinate.
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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness incidence, Bega faces meaningful public health obstacles, with common medical conditions widely reported across younger and older demographics alike. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, encompassing approximately 47% of the total population (~2,380 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and 55.7% across Australia. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 11.0 and 10.8% of residents, respectively, while 59.5% reported having no diagnosed chronic medical issues compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts exhibit elevated rates of long-term conditions.
Individuals aged 65 and over make up 26.8% of the local population (1,369 people), surpassing the 23.3% share observed in Regional NSW. Health measures among the elderly present notable challenges, ranking even higher against national figures than the wider community.
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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Cultural diversity in Bega remains relatively low, with Australian citizens making up 88.5% of the populace, 90.3% born in Australia, and 95.2% using solely English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious denomination, accounting for 48.4% of residents. The most noticeable relative concentration occurs within Judaism, which encompasses 0.1% of the population, mirroring the 0.1% rate across Regional NSW. Regarding parental origins and ancestry, the three primary heritage groups in Bega are Australian (33.2%), English (30.7%), and Irish (9.4%). Notable proportional variations also appear across other demographic backgrounds, including Australian Aboriginal representation at 4.8% (against 4.6% regionally), German heritage at 4.1% (compared to 3.1%), and Dutch at 1.2% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bega is 43. 22.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Bega closely aligns with broader Regional NSW patterns, showing a maximum variance of only 3.4 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 43 as at August 2026, matching both the 2021 Census figure for the area and the Regional NSW benchmark of 43 at that Census, while exceeding the nationwide Census median of 38. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 23.7% to an estimated 26.8%. Long-term projections indicate senior cohorts will drive most population growth to 2041, gaining 253 residents (18%) to reach 1,622, whereas youth and young adult demographics are projected to decline.
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last 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 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 135 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,013 at the 2021 Census → 5,109 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 (SAL10253). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.