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The median house price in Blacksmiths is $1.34m, with units at $527k. House values have moved 10.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Blacksmiths has an estimated 1,877 residents. That puts 963 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 evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the wider region, alongside newly confirmed addresses by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Blacksmiths is calculated at approximately 1,877 in May 2026. This represents a reduction of 4 individuals (0.2%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,881 individuals. The shift is calculated from a resident population of 1,876, computed by AreaSearch following analysis of the most recent ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 962 persons per square kilometer, which aligns relatively closely with averages observed across other areas analyzed by AreaSearch. Population expansion in the region was chiefly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 67.0% of all population growth during recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this dataset, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2-level forecasts, published in 2022 with 2021 as the baseline year. Growth rates by age bracket from these groupings are also applied to all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Reviewing future population patterns, lower quartile expansion of regional Australian areas is projected, with the suburb of Blacksmiths anticipated to expand by 24 individuals to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, showing a total increase of 1.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
38 new dwellings have been approved in Blacksmiths over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 4.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, well below 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 approvals allocated from statistical area records, the suburb of Blacksmiths has averaged approximately 7 new homes approved annually, reaching an estimated 38 homes over the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 1 approvals have been documented. With population figures dropping in recent times, new additions have likely kept pace with demand, offering choices to buyers, while new homes are being constructed at an average value of $508,000, indicating a developer focus on the higher-end market with premium properties. Furthermore, $268,000 in commercial building approvals have been documented this financial year, highlighting the residential character of the area.
Relative to the Rest of NSW, the suburb of Blacksmiths has equivalent development levels (per capita), maintaining a market balance in line with surrounding regions. New residential activity consists of 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, presenting an increasing mix of attached housing options that offer choices across various budgets, from spacious family residences to more affordable compact options. This represents a distinct shift from existing housing patterns (currently 89.0% houses), indicating declining availability of developable land and responding to changing lifestyle preferences and housing affordability requirements. At approximately 3767 people per approval, the suburb of Blacksmiths presents as a mature, settled locality. Looking forward, the suburb of Blacksmiths is projected to expand by 23 residents through to 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). At current construction rates, new housing additions should easily satisfy demand, creating favorable circumstances for buyers and potentially backing growth beyond current population 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 26 current infrastructure and development projects close to Blacksmiths, worth an estimated $688 million. 7 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and environmental & disaster management. 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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Few factors can affect a region's performance as much as alterations to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total, 2 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to influence the area. Principal projects include the Swansea Channel Dredging and Sand Transfer System, the Pelican Foreshore Stabilisation Project, the Swansea Channel Permanent Dredging Solution, and the Swansea foreshore enhancement project, with the following list detailing those of most significance.
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Swansea Channel Permanent Dredging Solution
A permanent dredging solution for Swansea Channel involving a Beaver 30 dredge vessel and a new sand transfer system to maintain safe navigation, pumping sand to Blacksmiths Beach. The project also includes upgrades to the Blacksmiths boat ramp.
42-44 Lake Road Residential Development
A 3-storey residential building comprising 20 apartments (3 one-bedroom and 17 two-bedroom), a 27 square metre commercial kiosk, 21 car parking spaces, and 1,012 square metres of landscaping. The development received approval from Lake Macquarie Council in April 2024 despite community concerns regarding traffic, drainage, and overshadowing. The building height of 12.22 metres exceeds the development standard by 2.2 metres to accommodate flood-level requirements for ground-floor apartments. The project includes communal open space and additional setbacks to southern boundaries to maintain solar access and privacy for neighbouring properties.
Caves Beach Ambulance Station
A new purpose-built ambulance station featuring internal parking for emergency vehicles, a dedicated wash bay, multipurpose paramedic areas, gym, and training rooms. It is part of the $615.5 million NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program designed to optimize response times for the Caves Beach, Swansea, and Nords Wharf communities. Artist impressions were officially unveiled in January 2026, with construction expected to commence later in the year following contractor appointment.
Swansea foreshore enhancement project
The construction of a new boardwalk, installation of public art, revegetation works, landscaping, new wayfinding and interpretive signage and an upgrade to the western car park.
Swansea Seawall Stabilisation
Stabilisation and repair of a 50-metre section of seawall at Belmont Street, Swansea, near Swansea Wharf. The seawall has been closed since 2021 due to instability caused by over-steepening of the underwater slope in Swansea Channel, with water velocity scouring beneath the wall creating a safety risk. The wall was found to be cracked and slumping during wharf and pontoon replacement work. Lake Macquarie City Council has submitted a budget proposal to the NSW Government for the estimated 8 million dollar repair project.
Pelican, Blacksmiths, Swansea, Swansea Heads and Caves Beach Local Adaptation Plan
A comprehensive plan developed by Lake Macquarie City Council in collaboration with the community to address the long-term impacts of climate change, specifically sea level rise and flooding. The plan outlines a series of actions and strategies to adapt and build resilience in these coastal suburbs.
Salts Bay Littoral Rainforest Protection and Enhancement Works
Rehabilitation of endangered littoral rainforest ecosystem at Swansea Heads through targeted weed control, erosion management, and revegetation. The project addressed invasion of transformer weeds, urbanization impacts including rubbish dumping, and track erosion from unauthorized public access. Works included planting over 1,000 native species, installation of fencing to formalize access points, and comprehensive bush regeneration to protect this rare coastal ecological community. The project was supported by the NSW Coast and Estuary Grant Program and involved collaboration with OzFish Unlimited, Landcare NSW, and Bahtabah Local Aboriginal Land Council.Supporting infrastructure improvements included sealing of Salts Bay Road and construction of a car park to improve controlled access while protecting the sensitive ecosystem.
Road Rehabilitation - South Parade, Blackalls Park
Council is rehabilitating the section of South Parade between Fassifern Road and Centre Avenue in Blackalls Park to improve safety and amenity for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. Works are funded as part of Lake Macquarie City Councils wider road improvements program and include resurfacing, drainage and footpath upgrades, as well as associated traffic and safety improvements. The project is valued at about $1.7 million and is expected to be completed by 2026.
899 residents of Blacksmiths are employed, from a labour force of 940. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 57.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,492, about 79% 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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The suburb of Blacksmiths features a diverse workforce containing both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026899 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.4% higher than the rate of 4.1% in Regional NSW, and workforce participation is slightly below average (57.0% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW). Based on Census returns, a moderate 20.7% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area exhibits a particular employment concentration in construction, with an employment share that is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has a minor footprint with 0.5% employment compared to 5.3% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to provide few local job opportunities, as shown by the comparison between the Census working population and resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics gathered from broader statistical regions, over the 12 months leading to March 2026, labour force numbers fell by 0.6% alongside a decrease in employment of 2.2%, which caused the unemployment rate to rise by 1.5 percentage points. This compares to Regional NSW, where employment declined by 0.9%, the labour force shrank by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia from May-25 can provide additional context regarding future demand within the suburb of Blacksmiths. These forecasts, which span five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth dynamics. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary greatly across industry sectors. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the employment profile of the suburb of Blacksmiths suggests local employment should rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a basic weighted projection for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Blacksmiths is $1,252 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $636 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,454 a year against an average of $65,931. 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-level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that income in the suburb of Blacksmiths is slightly lower than the national average, with a median of $49,454 and an average of $65,931. This is in contrast to Regional NSW, which has a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate figures of approximately $54,558 (median) and $72,735 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show household, family and individual incomes in the suburb of Blacksmiths all fall between the 16th and 17th percentiles nationally.
Distribution statistics reveal that the largest segment consists of 27.2% earning $400 - 799 weekly (510 residents), differing from the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is most common at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are high, with only 84.2% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 17th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Blacksmiths had 769 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 2% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 31.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structure in the suburb of Blacksmiths, as measured in the most recent Census, consisted of 88.6% houses and 11.5% other dwellings (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in the suburb of Blacksmiths was significantly higher than in Regional NSW, sitting at 50.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (27.6%) or rented (22.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area matched the Regional NSW average at $1,733, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $390, compared to Regional NSW averages of $1,733 and $330.
Nationwide, mortgage payments in the suburb of Blacksmiths are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blacksmiths counted 769 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 30% 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 make up the majority at 67.6% of all households, consisting of 23.3% couples with children, 28.3% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.4%, with single-person households at 29.8% and group households representing 3.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.4% of adults in Blacksmiths hold a university qualification, including 10.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 92 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 991 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 region experiences educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (14.4%) sitting significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents a challenge as well as a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (31.7%). A notable 23.7% of the population is enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.4% in secondary schools, 7.4% in primary schools, and 2.9% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Blacksmiths reaches 28 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 370 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 analysis indicates 28 active transit stops are available in the suburb of Blacksmiths, consisting of a variety of buses. These stops are served by 17 distinct routes, which together provide 370 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents generally positioned 131 meters from the nearest transit stop. Being a primarily residential locality, most residents travel outwards to work, with the private vehicle remaining the primary mode of travel at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per home, which is lower than the regional average. A total of 20.7% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census; this may reflect COVID-19 pandemic settings).
Service frequency averages 52 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.9% of residents in Blacksmiths report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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 statistics show significant challenges in the suburb of Blacksmiths, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality figures and the prevalence of chronic health conditions, which are notable in both younger and older age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly ahead of the average SA2 region at approximately 53% of the total population (~994 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were identified as arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 12.3 and 8.9% of residents, respectively, while 59.9% of residents reported having no medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age cohort experiences notable health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness. The area has 31.2% of residents aged 65 and over (585 people), which is higher than the 23.4% recorded in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some difficulties, with national standings generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Blacksmiths is largely Australian-born, at 93.7% of residents, with 3.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.4%) and Australian (32.0%). 5.2% 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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The suburb of Blacksmiths was found to have lower levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 92.1% of the population, 93.7% of residents born in Australia, and 97.0% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion in the suburb of Blacksmiths was found to be Christianity, representing 51.6% of the population. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of parent country of birth, the top three ancestries in the suburb of Blacksmiths are English, representing 33.4% of the population, Australian, representing 32.0% of the population, and Scottish, representing 8.6% of the population.
Furthermore, there are distinct differences in the proportion of other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of the suburb of Blacksmiths (compared to 0.5% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 5.2% (compared to 4.6%) and Samoan at 0.2% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blacksmiths is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 20.1% 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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With a median age of 50, the suburb of Blacksmiths is considerably older than the Regional NSW average of 43 and is also significantly above the 38-year national average. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 15.9% compared to Regional NSW, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 7.8%. This concentration in the 65 - 74 range is well above the national average of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 9.1% to 11.0% of the population.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 13.6% to 12.0% and the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 16.3% to 14.8%. Demographic modeling indicates the age profile of the suburb of Blacksmiths will transform significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to undergo strong growth, increasing by 37 people (46%) from 80 to 118. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 60% of total population growth, showing the aging demographic profile of the area. On the other hand, population declines are expected for the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Blacksmiths
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,881 at the 2021 Census → 1,877 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 (SAL10395). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.