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The median house price in Bowenfels is $552k, with units at $428k. House values have moved 9.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Bowenfels has an estimated 2,043 residents. Density is about 94 people per 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 post-Census ABS population revisions and newly confirmed addresses across the wider region, the population of the suburb of Bowenfels stands at approximately 2,043 as of Aug 2026. This figure represents a reduction of 6 people (0.3%) relative to the 2,049 people recorded at the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figure of 2,041 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS release in June 2025, alongside 23 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With a residential density of 93 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Bowenfels offers considerable spatial capacity and scope for future expansion.
The suburb of Bowenfels contracted by 0.3% following the Census, contrasting sharply with the broader SA3 area's 1.9% expansion. Demographic growth across the locality was predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, serving as virtually the exclusive source of inbound population additions over recent timeframes. Projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) across individual SA2 areas, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 (benchmarked to 2021). From 2032 to 2041, age-cohort growth trajectories from these datasets are applied to forecast demographic shifts. Over this outlook horizon, the total population of the suburb of Bowenfels is projected to contract, shedding 40 persons by 2041 under this framework. Nonetheless, certain demographics are set to expand, most notably the 35 to 44 age group, which is modelled to grow by 21 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
23 new dwellings have been approved in Bowenfels over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that residential development in Bowenfels averages approximately 4 dwellings annually, accumulating 23 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), with 8 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Amid an environment of population contraction, this volume of construction approvals has helped supply keep pace with local requirements, giving purchasers healthy options while new homes reflect an average expected construction cost of $455,000. Additionally, non-residential building activity remains subdued, with commercial approvals totaling $1.7 million during this financial year.
Per capita construction activity in Bowenfels tracks at approximately 61% of the rate observed across Rest of NSW, positioning the locality in the 40th percentile across the nation, which restricts purchaser selection and bolsters demand for established dwellings. This modest building pace, remaining below national benchmarks, reflects a mature urban fabric and potential zoning or planning constraints. Recent residential development volume consists of 67.0% standalone houses and 33.0% attached dwellings, introducing a diverse mix of medium-density formats ranging from spacious family homes to compact, accessible dwellings. This represents a marked shift from existing residential patterns, which currently comprise 91.0% houses, reflecting constrained land availability and shifting buyer preferences around lifestyle and affordability. An estimated ratio of 373 people per dwelling approval further highlights the subdued development environment. Given that demographic forecasts indicate population stabilization or contraction, Bowenfels is anticipated to experience easing pressure on housing demand, creating favorable market conditions for prospective purchasers.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bowenfels, worth an estimated $12 million. A further 11 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.85 billion. 4 are already under construction and 5 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 capital projects and infrastructure upgrades serve as primary catalysts for area development. In total, AreaSearch has highlighted 7 major initiatives anticipated to influence local performance. Prominent undertakings encompass the Great Western Highway Upgrade Program (West Section: Little Hartley to Lithgow), Bowenfels Rail Viaducts, Lithgow Area Resignalling (Stage 2), and the Lithgow Council Subdivision 47 Allotments, with comprehensive project details outlined below.
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Lithgow Council Subdivision 47 Allotments
Council-owned land subdivision into 47 residential allotments developed in 2 construction stages. The project includes new roads, supporting infrastructure, and bulk earthworks to create housing opportunities in the growing Bowenfels area. This development addresses the increasing housing demand in the Lithgow region, particularly in anticipation of population growth from the Western Sydney Airport development.
Lithgow Area Resignalling (Stage 2)
Upgrade of the signalling system with a new computer-based interlocking system to increase network capacity, meet operational requirements for new trains, and improve reliability and safety. Resignalling work at Lithgow is underway and will take up to three years to complete.
Bowen Vista Estate
Residential subdivision in South Bowenfels. Hynash constructed Stage 3 comprising 10 lots with roads, kerb and gutter, signage, and installation of utilities. Works for Stage 3 commenced January 2016 and were completed by early December 2016.
Bowenfels Rail Viaducts
The Bowenfels rail viaducts are a series of heritage-listed railway viaducts and bridges over Farmers Creek on the Main Western Line at Bowenfels, designed in two stages (1870 by John Whitton and 1921 by New South Wales Government Railways engineering staff), built from 1870 to 1921. The 1870 viaduct is a sandstone structure with nine semi-circular arches for single track, while the 1921 viaduct is a brick arch with six 12.2-meter clear spans for double track, both part of the railway extension to Bathurst and western New South Wales, and accessible from the original Great Western Highway.
Sidey Place, Wallerawang
Sidey Place is a strata community of 12 new 2 and 3-bedroom homes in duplex arrangements, developed by Kirana Property. Located in the newer part of Wallerawang, it aims to offer an affordable housing option for the Lithgow area, with premium finishes, large open landscaped spaces, and private patios and courtyards.
Wallerawang 9 Battery Energy Storage System
The Wallerawang 9 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a utility-scale project located on 20 hectares of the decommissioned Wallerawang Power Station site near Lithgow in Central West NSW. Shell Energy acquired development rights from Greenspot in early 2023 and is progressing a modification application (MOD 1) to the existing State Significant Development approval to increase capacity from 500MW/1,000MWh to 600MW/1,800MWh and reconfigure the site layout. The modification is currently at the More Information Required stage with the NSW Planning Portal.The project will be developed in two stages of up to 300MW each and connects to the adjacent 330kV TransGrid Wallerawang Substation. A Final Investment Decision (FID) is pending completion of grid connection approvals. Construction is expected to take approximately 20 months and create up to 100 peak jobs.
Former Wallerawang Power Station Redevelopment
A 620-hectare transformation of the former Wallerawang Power Station into a multi-use precinct. The masterplan includes 1,260 dwellings, employment zones for 2,500 jobs, a gigawatt-scale data centre campus, and the Wallerawang 9 Battery (600MW/1,975MWh). The project retains iconic infrastructure like the Unit 8 Cooling Tower and leverages 4,300ML water capacity from Lake Wallace. As of May 2026, the project is under a State-assessed rezoning pathway with the NSW Department of Planning, following endorsement in late 2025.The co-located Wallerawang 9 Battery received capacity increase approval in March 2026.
Great Western Battery
The Great Western Battery is a 330 MW / 3,500 MWh grid-scale battery energy storage system by Neoen located in the Lithgow region of NSW, north of Wallerawang. It will provide dispatchable energy and grid stabilization to support the state's transition to renewable energy and is expected to be one of the largest in Australia.
673 residents of Bowenfels are employed, from a labour force of 765. Unemployment sits at 12.2%, with participation at 46.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,226, about 109% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Bowenfels maintains a diverse workforce across blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by an established presence in manufacturing and industrial sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 12.2% derived from statistical area aggregates by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 673, though the local jobless rate exceeds the Regional NSW level of 4.1% by 8.1%, pointing to capacity for labor market improvement, while labor force participation trails at 46.7% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census findings showed that 9.0% of local workers operated from home, though broader COVID-19 restrictions should be considered.
Workforce participation among local residents centers heavily around public administration & safety, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Mining represents a standout sector locally, with resident participation reaching 4.2 times the benchmark for Regional NSW. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for no employment locally, contrasting with 5.3% across the wider region. While local jobs exist, comparisons between resident workers and local employment counts indicate substantial outward commuting for work. Data from SALM and the ABS compiled by AreaSearch indicates that across the 12 months to March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 3.2% alongside a 7.0% drop in total employment, driving an increase in the unemployment rate of 3.8 percentage points. Across Regional NSW over the same timeframe, employment contracted by 0.9% and the labor force declined by 0.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from Mar-26 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Weighting these projections against the employment composition of Bowenfels suggests potential employment expansion of 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, representing an illustrative structural extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bowenfels is $917 a week (about $48,000 a year), with median personal income at $497 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,759 a year against an average of $50,119. 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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Taxation metrics compiled by AreaSearch from ATO records for financial year 2023 place income levels in the suburb of Bowenfels below nationwide benchmarks. Median taxable earnings in the suburb of Bowenfels stand at $39,759 while the average taxable income is $50,119, trailing the Regional NSW equivalents of $52,390 and $65,215. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $43,862 for median income and $55,291 for average income as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household incomes across Bowenfels placed in the bottom 1st to 3rd percentiles nationally.
In terms of earnings brackets, the single largest cohort comprises 30.5% of earners receiving $400 - 799 weekly (623 residents), differing from the broader regional profile where 29.9% fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 band. Lower-earning households are prevalent, with 44.3% receiving below $800 per week, contributing to tight living conditions. Housing costs represent a significant burden, leaving 80.9% of income disposable and ranking the area at the 3rd percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bowenfels had 755 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 1% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $185 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,560 a month. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 39.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Bowenfels was comprised of 91.0% standalone houses and 9.0% alternative dwelling formats (such as semi-detached residences, flats, and other homes), contrasting with Regional NSW where the split was 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Bowenfels stood at 28.2%, lagging the wider region, while 24.1% of homes carried a mortgage and 47.7% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage commitments averaged $1,560, below the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while median weekly rent was $185 compared to $330 regionally.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Bowenfels remain substantially lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental rates sit well beneath the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bowenfels counted 755 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of domestic arrangements at 60.9% of all local households, broken down into couples with children (21.0%), couples without children (19.7%), and single parent families (18.3%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 39.1%, dominated by lone person households at 35.8% alongside group households accounting for 3.4%. With a median household size of 2.3 people, occupancy rates track slightly lower than the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.2% of adults in Bowenfels hold a university qualification, including 6.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.2% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment profiles in the area show that tertiary qualifications are held by 9.2% of residents, lagging the NSW benchmark of 32.2% and highlighting scope for further educational engagement. Among university degree holders, bachelor degrees account for 6.4%, postgraduate degrees represent 1.5%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.3%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials feature strongly, with 38.1% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, comprising certificates (30.2%) and advanced diplomas (7.9%). Formal learning participation remains substantial, with 32.0% of the local population engaged in educational programs. This participation includes 12.7% enrolled in primary education, 10.3% attending secondary education institutions, and 1.9% enrolled in tertiary education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bowenfels reaches 48 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 290 services a week. The typical home sits about 70 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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The local transit network in Bowenfels features 48 active bus stops across 16 routes, generating 288 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 73 meters from dwellings to the nearest stop. Given its residential orientation, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 94% of trips. Average motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.1 per dwelling, below the regional benchmark, while 9.0% of residents were recorded working from home in the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 pandemic influences. Transit schedules across the entire network provide an average of 41 trips daily, delivering approximately 6 weekly trips per designated transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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57.5% of residents in Bowenfels report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 12.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.8 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 condition incidence highlight noteworthy health challenges throughout Bowenfels across varied age cohorts, alongside an exceptionally low private health insurance adoption rate of approximately 47% of the resident base (~956 people). By comparison, coverage stands at 51.9% across Regional NSW and 55.7% at the national level. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widespread diagnoses locally, reported by 11.3 and 11.2% of residents respectively, while 57.5% indicated having no diagnosed health conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health burdens are particularly pronounced among working-age individuals, who exhibit elevated rates of chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 22.4% of the population (457 people), experiencing health outcomes that align broadly with national senior benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bowenfels is largely Australian-born, at 90.3% of residents, with 5.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.8%) and English (30.6%). 7.6% 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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Measures of cultural diversity in Bowenfels track below wider averages, with 85.7% holding citizenship, 90.3% of the community born in Australia, and 94.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 59.0% of residents in Bowenfels compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The primary parental ancestries identified across Bowenfels are Australian (33.8%), English (30.6%), and Irish (8.2%). Distinct demographic variations appear in other backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal representation accounting for 7.6% of residents (exceeding the 4.6% regional level), Lebanese background representing 0.6% (compared to 0.2% regionally), and Scottish ancestry matching the regional figure at 8.0% (vs 8.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bowenfels is 41. 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 across Bowenfels aligns closely with Regional NSW, with the largest variance across four major age cohorts measuring just 3.0 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 41, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 2 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census. The most noticeable change since the Census occurred among the 45 - 64 age bracket (middle aged and young retirees), dropping from 25.7% to an estimated 23.8% of the community. Looking to 2041, seniors aged 65+ are forecast to generate the bulk of expansion, increasing by 21 residents (5%) to reach 479, whereas cohorts spanning children, young adults, and middle-aged residents are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bowenfels
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 | Oct 2025 about a year ago all 4 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 23 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,049 at the 2021 Census → 2,043 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 (SAL10527). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.