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The median house price in Boolaroo is $995k, with units at $772k. House values have moved 5.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Boolaroo has an estimated 2,070 residents, up from 1,636 at the 2021 Census — a change of 434 people, or 26.5%. Growth has averaged 6.5% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 190 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 764 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's evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases alongside post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Boolaroo has an estimated population of approximately 2,070 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 434 people (26.5%) compared to the 1,636 people recorded at the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population of 2,061 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 190 validated new addresses added following the Census. Consequently, the local population density stands at 763 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch study locations.
With a 26.5% expansion rate post-2021 Census, the suburb of Boolaroo outperformed both its SA3 region (3.3%) and the Rest of NSW, positioning it as a regional growth frontrunner. Interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 62.0% of recent population additions, while natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections based on 2022 benchmarks, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 series based on 2021 where necessary. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these datasets are applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Based on these demographic patterns, the suburb of Boolaroo is projected to record growth slightly under the median for regional Australia, expanding by 227 persons by 2041 under SA2 aggregations, representing an overall increase of 10.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
78 new dwellings have been approved in Boolaroo over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 64% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 46, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Statistical building approval data compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Boolaroo has averaged approximately 15 residential approvals annually, delivering an estimated 78 homes across the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 46 approvals have been registered. With an influx averaging 4.5 new residents annually per built home over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), local demand heavily outpaces incoming supply, commonly driving up property values and buyer competition. New residential builds carry an average construction cost of $495,000. Additionally, non-residential activity has seen $5.4 million in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year, pointing to modest commercial construction volumes.
On a per capita basis, Boolaroo registers 238.0% greater building volume than the Rest of NSW, affording property seekers expanded options. This output substantially surpasses the national benchmark, highlighting robust builder sentiment. Recent construction activity breaks down into 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% attached dwellings, demonstrating an expanding variety of medium-density formats that cater to diverse budgets, ranging from larger family residences to compact entry-level housing. This marks a clear pivot away from the local baseline stock (where 90.0% are houses), pointing toward a tightening supply of greenfield parcels while addressing evolving household preferences for accessible options. With roughly 43 people per approval, Boolaroo exhibits characteristics of an active development corridor. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, demographic projections indicate Boolaroo will add 218 residents through to 2041. Under prevailing building volumes, residential additions appear well positioned to satisfy demand, fostering positive purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for expansion beyond current baseline projections.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Boolaroo, worth an estimated $397 million. A further 28 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.75 billion. 9 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Community growth and economic performance are heavily shaped by local civil works, major developments, and strategic initiatives. AreaSearch has pinpointed 7 key projects positioned to influence the district. Primary initiatives include McCloy Group Brush Creek Estate, Speers Point Transport Improvements, Weemala at the Lake, and Munibung Road Boolaroo Residential Precinct (Cockle Creek TOD), with highlighted developments detailed below.
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Weemala at the Lake
A master-planned residential community spanning 55 hectares in Boolaroo, offering elevated lots near Lake Macquarie with access to shopping, transport, and educational facilities. The multi-staged development by Green Capital Group will deliver approximately 500 new homes to the region.
McCloy Group Brush Creek Estate
200+ lot residential development in Edgeworth area with approval received. Part of McCloy Group's broader residential expansion in the north-west Lake Macquarie region. McCloy Group is one of the Hunter's largest private property developers with over 60 years of experience, founded in 1961 by Don McCloy.
Costco Lake Macquarie Warehouse
The Costco Lake Macquarie Warehouse is a 14,000 sqm retail facility and fuel station located on the former Pasminco smelter site in Boolaroo, NSW. It opened on September 21, 2021, providing bulk retail services, contributing to local employment with over 225 jobs, and supporting the area's redevelopment.
Bunnings Warehouse Glendale
Replacement and expansion of the Glendale Bunnings store with a larger warehouse format including main warehouse, outdoor nursery, drive-through timber trade area and upgraded customer parking. The store currently trades at the Boolaroo site serving the wider Glendale/Lake Macquarie catchment.
Edgeworth 112-lot Subdivision
112-lot residential subdivision on Neilson Street already under construction in Edgeworth, contributing to the residential expansion in the north-west Lake Macquarie corridor and providing additional housing options for the region.
Munibung Road Boolaroo Residential Precinct (Cockle Creek TOD)
Rezoning of government-owned land at the former Pasminco site to enable a major residential precinct with up to 1200 new homes, as part of the NSW Government Transport Oriented Development (TOD) program for the Cockle Creek area. The land will be rezoned to allow for residential development as well as future public space, retail, and commercial uses near Cockle Creek train station. The rezoning proposal is being finalised by the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC), Lake Macquarie Council, and the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI).
Winten Cameron Park Stage 5 Development
A massive 858-lot residential subdivision valued at $116 million, approved by the Regional Planning Panel in December 2023. Part of Winten Property Group's larger 3,300-home masterplan across 520 hectares spanning Newcastle and Lake Macquarie LGAs. The development includes two new commercial centres, a primary school, and is supported by a $22.6 million Voluntary Planning Agreement providing new parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and shared pathways. Total concept covers 2000 hectares on former coal mining land.
Cameron Grove Estate
Master-planned residential community spanning 300 hectares accommodating approximately 2,000 dwellings. Features full turn-key homes and vacant land with easy access to Cameron Park Plaza, parks, and the M1 motorway. Developed by Roche Group in partnership with RIBA Homes.
1,108 residents of Boolaroo are employed, from a labour force of 1,145. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 66.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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 employment landscape in Boolaroo reflects a robust and skilled labor pool, with key service sectors holding strong representation. Statistical area data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, alongside an estimated employment growth of 2.2% over the previous year. By March 2026, the resident workforce numbered 1,108 individuals, while the local unemployment rate stood at 0.9% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. Workforce participation also exceeded regional norms, reaching 66.5% against the Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. Census survey results revealed that a moderate 21.7% of residents engaged in remote work, though the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be factored into this figure.
The primary employment sectors for local workers comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Boolaroo displays a notable concentration in health care & social assistance, capturing a workforce share 1.2 times that of the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for no local workers in Boolaroo's labour pool, compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. Although internal employment exists, comparison of Census resident workers to local workplace counts indicates that substantial numbers travel outside the locality for employment. AreaSearch assessment of regional ABS and SALM metrics indicates that over the 12-month span, employment rose by 2.2% while the total workforce grew by 3.5%, resulting in a 1.2 percentage point rise in the local unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% contraction in jobs and a 0.4% decline in labour force, with joblessness rising by 0.5 percentage points. Future workforce requirements in Boolaroo can be evaluated using national Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year national estimates have been weighted against the local industry profile. While Australian employment overall is projected to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, trajectories vary across specific industries. When aligned with Boolaroo's industry distribution, projected local employment expansion is estimated at 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (noting this represents an indicative structural weighting that excludes specific local demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Boolaroo is $1,504 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $768 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,133 a year against an average of $69,121. 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 the most recent postcode ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Boolaroo sit marginally above the national benchmark, showing a median of $52,133 and an average of $69,121. In comparison, Regional NSW registered a median income of $52,390 alongside an average of $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $57,513 for median earnings and $76,254 for average earnings as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, Boolaroo recorded modest rankings across family, household, and individual income tiers, placing between the 36th and 42nd percentiles.
The single largest income bracket encompasses 32.9% of residents (681 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the wider district benchmark of 29.9%. Household finances face pronounced pressure, with residual income at 80.8% (ranking in the 32nd percentile), while the area's overall SEIFA income score falls into the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Boolaroo had 647 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 4% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,907 a month. Rent absorbs 26.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to latest Census findings, residential stock in Boolaroo was made up of 89.6% houses and 10.4% alternate dwelling styles (including semi-detached properties, units, and 'other' dwellings), contrasted with 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternate formats throughout Regional NSW. Fully owned properties accounted for 31.5% of residences, trailing the wider Regional NSW level, while remaining households held a mortgage (37.8%) or rented (30.7%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,907, well above the Regional NSW figure of $1,733, while weekly median rents reached $400 compared to $330 regionally. Across Australia, Boolaroo exceeds national medians of $1,863 for home loan repayments and $375 for rental rates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Boolaroo counted 647 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 819 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 67.9% of local living arrangements, consisting of 28.0% couples without children, 24.9% couples with children, and 13.9% single parent households. The remaining 32.1% consists of non-family living situations, comprising single-person households at 27.5% and group arrangements at 4.2%. The typical household size stands at 2.4 people, matching the broader Regional NSW benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.8% of adults in Boolaroo hold a university qualification, including 12.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 85 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 963 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 in the locality reflects distinct characteristics, with tertiary degree attainment (16.8%) sitting well below the broader NSW benchmark of 32.2%, highlighting key scope for future educational programs. Among higher qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 12.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Conversely, vocational and technical training is widely held, with 44.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, broken down into certificates (32.3%) and advanced diplomas (11.7%). Study engagement is strong throughout the area, with 25.9% of the local population actively participating in an educational course.
Broken down by tier, 8.2% attend primary schools, 6.8% are in secondary schooling, and 4.3% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Boolaroo reaches 19 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 Boolaroo features 19 active boarding locations across bus and rail networks. These points are served by 27 separate lines, delivering a collective 1,145 weekly passenger trips. Local transit connectivity is rated as good, with residents typically living 248 meters from their nearest boarding point. As a primarily residential community, outward travel is common, with private motor vehicles being the main commuting choice at 94%. Vehicle access averages 1.5 per dwelling. At the 2021 Census, 21.7% of workers operated from home, potentially reflecting COVID-19 settings. Transit schedules across all operating lines average 163 trips per day, translating to roughly 60 weekly services per stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.1% of residents in Boolaroo report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease metrics indicate notable health pressures in Boolaroo, with prevalent conditions evident across younger as well as older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is relatively strong, held by approximately 54% of the population (~1,123 people), compared to 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most widespread medical issues in the locality, affecting 12.1 and 9.8% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 62.1% of residents reported having no diagnosed health conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents experience distinct pressures due to elevated chronic illness rates.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 22.4% of the community (463 people), with senior health metrics presenting certain challenges while tracking close to wider national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Boolaroo is largely Australian-born, at 90.1% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.9%) and Australian (31.5%). 3.5% 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 measures in Boolaroo track below regional averages, with 91.1% holding Australian citizenship, 90.1% born within Australia, and 94.9% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 51.9% of residents in Boolaroo, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birth countries, the three leading heritages in Boolaroo comprise English at 31.9%, Australian at 31.5%, and Scottish at 9.0%. Distinct variations emerge across several other cultural groups: Welsh background represents 1.3% in Boolaroo (compared to 0.5% regionally), South Australian stands at 0.6% (compared to 0.2%), and Samoan accounts for 0.5% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Boolaroo is 39. 25.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure of Boolaroo aligns closely with Regional NSW benchmarks, showing a maximum variance of 2.9 percentage points across the four main age tiers. The estimated median age is 39, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 4 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at that Census. The most pronounced shift since the Census occurred in the retiree and senior demographic (65+), rising from 19.5% to an estimated 22.4%. Projections to 2041 indicate that adults aged 25 - 44 will account for the majority of population expansion, increasing by 119 residents (22%) to reach a total of 665.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Boolaroo
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 6 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 190 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,636 at the 2021 Census → 2,070 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 (SAL10480). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.