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The median house price in Bowenfels is $530k, with units at $428k. House values have moved 8.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Bowenfels has an estimated 2,048 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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Based on research into ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses confirmed by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Bowenfels is estimated at roughly 2,048 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 1 people (0.0%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,049 people. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 2,047, which was estimated by AreaSearch following an analysis of the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an extra 23 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population size corresponds to a density ratio of 93 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial space per inhabitant and potential capacity for future growth. The -0.0% growth rate of the suburb of Bowenfels since the census stands within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (1.8%), indicating competitive growth dynamics. Demographic growth in the locality was chiefly propelled by overseas migration, which served as virtually the sole driver of population additions during recent periods. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government SA2 projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Expansion rates by age group from these datasets are likewise applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Factoring in the projected demographic movements, projections point to a contraction in the overall population over this timeframe, with the area's population expected to decrease by 40 persons by 2041 under this approach. Nevertheless, expansion across certain age groups is expected, led by the 75 to 84 bracket, which is projected to grow by 20 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
28 new dwellings have been approved in Bowenfels over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 2.7 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals, distributed from statistical area data, the suburb of Bowenfels has registered approximately 5 residential properties approved annually, with an estimated 28 homes approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 8 so far in FY-26. Because the population has shrunk over the preceding period, building activity has been sufficient in relative terms, which is positive for purchasers, while new dwellings are built at an average cost of $431,000—moderately higher than regional figures—signalling a focus on high-quality builds. Furthermore, $1.7 million in commercial development approvals have been logged this financial year, highlighting the residential focus of the locality.
In comparison to the Rest of NSW, the suburb of Bowenfels has approximately two-thirds the volume of new dwelling approvals per resident while ranking in the 45th percentile of areas evaluated across the country, indicating relatively constrained choices for purchasers while boosting demand for existing homes. This rate of activity is similarly below the national average, pointing to the established status of the locality and hinting at potential planning constraints. Recent construction consists of 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% medium and high-density dwellings, maintaining the low density character of the locality through a focus on standalone homes that draw buyers looking for space. The estimated ratio of 373 people in the locality for each dwelling approval highlights its quiet, low-activity development landscape. Given that demographic projections indicate stability or contraction, the suburb of Bowenfels should experience reduced housing demand pressures, which is advantageous for prospective buyers.
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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Few factors shape local real estate dynamics as much as changes to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning developments. A total of 7 projects have been highlighted by AreaSearch as likely to affect the area. Notable projects include the Lithgow Council Subdivision 47 Allotments, the Lithgow Area Resignalling (Stage 2), the Bowenfels Rail Viaducts, and the Great Western Highway Upgrade Program (West Section: Little Hartley to Lithgow), with the list below highlighting those expected to be of greatest significance.
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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.
678 residents of Bowenfels are employed, from a labour force of 772. Unemployment sits at 12.3%, with participation at 47.0%. 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 2,229, 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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The suburb of Bowenfels possesses a balanced labor force consisting of white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, and an unemployment rate of 12.3%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026678 residents are employed, whereas the unemployment rate is 8.2% higher than the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%, showing room for progress, and labor force participation is notably lower (47.0% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW). Based on Census returns, a low 9.0% of residents worked from home, though the impacts of Covid-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.
The primary sectors of employment for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and public administration & safety. The locality displays a highly pronounced concentration in mining, with a share of employment that is 4.2 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs exactly none of local workers, which is below the 5.3% recorded in Regional NSW. Although local job opportunities exist within the locality, it appears that a large portion of residents travel elsewhere for work, based on the ratio of the Census working population to the local population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, aggregated from broader statistical regions, over the 12 months ending March 2026, labor force numbers contracted by 2.9% alongside a 7.0% decline in employment, which led to a 3.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% decline in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 can provide additional perspective on prospective future demand within the suburb of Bowenfels. These forecasts, spanning five-year and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment profile to project growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment profile of the suburb of Bowenfels indicates that local employment should grow by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the latest postcode-level ATO data published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Bowenfels recorded a median taxpayer income of $39,759, with the average level recorded at $50,119. This sits below the national average and compares to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $43,862 (median) and $55,291 (average) as of March 2026. Income data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Bowenfels all rank between the 1st and 3rd percentiles nationwide.
Distribution statistics show that the weekly earnings bracket of $400 - 799 contains 30.5% of the community (624 individuals), contrasting with regional patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 band is most common at 29.9%. The concentration of lower-income inhabitants (44.3% earning under $800/week) points to limited household budgets across a major portion of the area. Housing affordability pressures are intense, with just 80.9% of income remaining, placing the area in the 3rd percentile.
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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Residential structures in the suburb of Bowenfels, as measured during the most recent Census, consisted of 91.0% houses and 9.0% other dwelling types (semi-detached properties, apartments, and miscellaneous dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in the suburb of Bowenfels trailed that of Regional NSW at 28.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (24.1%) or rented (47.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Regional NSW average at $1,560, while the median weekly rent stood at $185, compared to $1,733 and $330 in Regional NSW.
Nationwide, mortgage payments in the suburb of Bowenfels are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rent costs are substantially below 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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Family households make up the majority at 60.9% of all homes, consisting of 21.0% couples with children, 19.7% couples without children, and 18.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.1%, with single-person households at 35.8% and group households representing 3.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is slightly below the Regional NSW average 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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The locality experiences educational hurdles, with university qualification levels (9.2%) sitting considerably below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a difficulty and an opening for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 6.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational and technical capabilities are highly represented, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding professional credentials – advanced diplomas (7.9%) and certificates (30.2%). Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 32.0% of residents currently taking part in formal learning. This includes 12.7% in primary school, 10.3% in high school, and 1.9% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bowenfels reaches 49 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 310 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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Public transport research shows 49 active transport stops operating in the suburb of Bowenfels, which consist of bus services. These stops are connected to 18 distinct routes, which provide a total of 308 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is classified as excellent, with inhabitants typically situated 73 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is mainly a residential area, the majority of residents travel outward to work, and driving remains the dominant mode of transport at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per household, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 9.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 circumstances).
Service frequency averages 44 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 6 weekly trips per individual 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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Significant health concerns are apparent throughout the suburb of Bowenfels, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic condition prevalence, with multiple health issues impacting both younger and older demographics, while the rate of private health insurance is very low at roughly 47% of the total population (~958 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The national average is 55.7%. The most frequent health diagnoses in the locality were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 11.3 and 11.2% of residents, respectively, whereas 57.5% reported having no medical conditions whatsoever, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age population experiences notable health difficulties, with elevated rates of chronic illnesses. The locality has 22.3% of residents aged 65 and over (456 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among older residents present some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring those of the broader population.
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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The suburb of Bowenfels was found to have below average levels of cultural diversity, with 85.7% of its residents being citizens, 90.3% born in Australia, and 94.2% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion in the suburb of Bowenfels was Christianity, accounting for 59.0% of the population. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral backgrounds (country of birth of parents), the three largest groups represented in the suburb of Bowenfels are Australian, representing 33.8% of the population, English, representing 30.6% of the population, and Irish, representing 8.2% of the population.
Furthermore, there are key differences in the proportions of other ethnic backgrounds: Australian Aboriginal is highly represented at 7.6% of the suburb of Bowenfels (versus 4.6% regionally), Lebanese at 0.6% (versus 0.2%) and Scottish at 8.0% (versus 8.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bowenfels is 41. 22.6% 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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At 41 years, the median age in the suburb of Bowenfels is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 43 but marginally above the national average of 38 years. The 5 - 14 age bracket is heavily represented at 13.9% compared to Regional NSW, while the 65 - 74 bracket is less common at 10.7%. Post-2021 Census details show that the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 10.6% to 12.0% of the population. On the other hand, the 5 to 14 cohort has dropped from 15.3% to 13.9% and the 45 to 54 bracket decreased from 13.4% to 12.0%.
Demographic projections indicate that the age profile in the suburb of Bowenfels will change significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to experience the highest growth at 35%, adding 23 residents to total 91. Older residents (65+) will account for 59% of population growth, highlighting general demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, demographic declines are expected for the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 cohorts.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 10 months 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 23 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,049 at the 2021 Census → 2,048 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 (SAL10527). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.