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The median house price in Branxton is $1.14m, with units at $620k. House values have moved 16.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Branxton has an estimated 2,604 residents, up from 2,255 at the 2021 Census — a change of 349 people, or 15.5%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. Density is about 82 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Branxton stands at approximately 2,604 residents, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader regional ABS population updates with post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 2,255 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks a rise of 349 people (15.5%). This estimate incorporates an Estimated Resident Population figure of 2,413 determined from the ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside 80 validated new addresses added after the Census date. Overall density sits at 81 persons per square kilometer, affording local residents substantial open space and leaving capacity for future expansion.
With its 15.5% expansion rate outperforming both the Rest of NSW (5.1%) and the state overall since the 2021 census, the suburb of Branxton stands out as a regional growth leader. Inward interstate migration served as the core growth engine by generating roughly 73.0% of recent population additions, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections using 2022 as the base year for local SA2 zones, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories derived from these datasets are applied across all locations. Forward-looking projections place the suburb of Branxton in the top 10 percent of regional localities nationwide for expansion, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to a gain of 1,052 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 33.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
73 new dwellings have been approved in Branxton over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, 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 the suburb has averaged approximately 14 approved dwellings annually, yielding a total of 73 homes across the past 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 21 approvals have been logged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 4.8 people arrived locally for each home completed over the past 5 financial years, creating a substantial supply shortfall relative to incoming demand that typically fosters price gains and heightened buyer competition. New homes carry an average expected construction cost of $462,000. Non-residential building activity remains subdued, with commercial approvals totaling $797,000 during the current financial year.
Per-capita residential construction in Branxton tracks 61.0% below regional average rates, representing a noticeably lower level of building activity than the Rest of NSW. While this constrained supply of new stock usually underpins values and demand for established dwellings, recent intervals have seen building momentum increase. Compositionally, approvals encompass 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% attached dwellings, preserving the community's traditional low-density profile centered on spacious family accommodation. With approximately 120 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth corridor characteristics. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Branxton is projected to expand by 861 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, residential supply may struggle to absorb population expansion, which could amplify market competition and reinforce upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Branxton
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 65 current infrastructure and development projects close to Branxton, worth an estimated $11 billion. 25 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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 performance are fundamentally shaped by capital works, major development schemes, and regional infrastructure delivery. AreaSearch has pinpointed 12 key projects positioned to influence the area, led by major undertakings such as Huntlee New Town, Woolworths Development - Huntlee, AVID Waterford Community Extension - Chisholm, and Huntlee Local Water Centre 2.
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Woolworths Development - Huntlee
Regionally significant development application by Fabcot Pty Ltd for a Woolworths supermarket centre in the Huntlee town centre. The proposal includes a full-line Woolworths supermarket, liquor outlet, kiosk, nine commercial premises, direct to boot and home delivery facilities, 404 car spaces, landscaping and associated works. Cessnock City Council's May 2026 assessment report recommends approval, with the application remaining before the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel.
Huntlee New Town
Huntlee is the Hunter Valley's first new town in over 50 years, a 1,500-hectare masterplanned community by LWP Group designed to grow into a town of around 20,000 residents across three villages surrounding a 200-hectare mixed-use town centre. Around half the site is set aside for parklands and conservation land, with 7,500 homes planned at full build-out. Village 1, Katherine's Landing, is well established, while the Caphilly precinct in the town centre is the current sales focus, with a new builders' display village opening in 2026.The NSW Government education precinct project is also underway on site, keeping the integrated public preschool, primary school, and high school on track to open in Term 1, 2028.
Huntlee Local Water Centre 2
A planning proposal to rezone approximately 7,800 square metres of land at 1823 Wine Country Drive, North Rothbury from R1 General Residential and MU1 Mixed Use to SP2 Infrastructure - Sewerage System to establish a local water centre (wastewater treatment plant). The facility will provide essential wastewater services to support the Huntlee New Town development, increase efficiency and integration of land utilisation, and reduce the burden on existing wastewater infrastructure. The planning proposal (PP-2024-868) received a Gateway Determination on 7 August 2024, completed public exhibition in September 2024, was returned to the Department for drafting on 26 November 2024, and was published as LEP amendment EPI-2025-31 on 7 February 2025.
Waterford by AVID Property Group - Chisholm
A 2,000-lot masterplanned community across 173 hectares in Chisholm, 23km north of Newcastle. Developed over more than a decade by AVID Property Group, the community encompasses multiple released neighbourhoods including Woodhaven and the final stage, The Haven (300 lots), which commenced construction in early 2026. Surrounded by 74 hectares of green space, wetlands and 7km of cycling and walking paths. The adjacent Chisholm Plaza retail centre ($180M) is under construction and due to open late 2026.
Thomas St, North Rothbury - Road and Drainage Upgrades
The project involves upgrading the outdated road and drainage system on Thomas Street. It includes the completion of a piped stormwater drainage system, reconstruction of the road surface, installation of new kerb and guttering, and a new footpath.
Wyndham Street Bridge Replacement, Greta
Replacement of the ageing timber Wyndham Street Bridge with a new concrete bridge to improve safety, restore heavy vehicle access, reduce maintenance requirements and improve local connectivity. The project is funded by the Australian Government through the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program together with Cessnock City Council. Council's 2025-26 delivery reporting indicates the bridge upgrade is underway as part of the bridge renewal program.
Greta Central Park & Oval Masterplan
Council masterplan for the staged upgrade of Greta Central Park and Oval. Works include new sporting amenities, changerooms, improved recreation facilities, skate park improvements, lighting, irrigation, paths, landscaping and other community recreation infrastructure. Delivery has progressed into implementation, with a new amenities building entering procurement during 2026.
West Street Greta Shared Pathway Construction Program
Construction of a 243-meter long, 2.5-meter wide concrete shared pathway along West Street, Greta. The pathway will connect Branxton Street to High Street to improve active transport connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists between the Wyndham Ridge Estate and the Greta CBD. The scope includes excavation of the existing earth drain, pedestrian safety improvements on Branxton Street (kerb return construction, pram ramps, and extended shared paths), and kerb return and pram ramp installation on both sides of Lewis Street.This project is funded by Cessnock City Council's City Wide Infrastructure Plan 2020 and a Local Infrastructure Planning Agreement.
1,079 residents of Branxton are employed, from a labour force of 1,092. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 56.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% 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. The working-day population is estimated at 2,289, about 88% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce figures aggregated by AreaSearch indicate an unemployment rate of only 1.2% across a local labour pool balanced between white and blue-collar occupations, featuring prominent industrial and manufacturing sectors. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,079, with unemployment tracking 2.9% below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, while overall labour force participation registers at 56.0% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census data showed that 18.5% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment centers primarily on mining, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Mining features exceptionally heavy representation locally, employing workers at 7.0 times the regional average rate. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 11.3% of local workers compared to 16.9% regionally. Comparisons between working-population counts and resident workforce figures from the Census indicate that local employment opportunities are relatively constrained within the immediate boundaries. SALM and ABS data aggregated across broader statistical zones show that in the year to March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 5.1% as employment contracted by 5.0%, causing the jobless rate to decline by 0.1 percentage points. Across Regional NSW over the same timeframe, employment fell by 0.9% and the labour force contracted by 0.4%, generating a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further context on potential local labor trends. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary by industry. When weighted against Branxton's industry distribution, local employment is projected to grow by 5.4% over five years and 12.1% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Branxton is $2,266 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $845 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,795 a year against an average of $67,441. 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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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings in the suburb of Branxton closely mirror nationwide norms, recording a median of $54,795 and an average of $67,441. In Regional NSW, the median income sits at $52,390 and the average at $65,215. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 produces estimated levels of roughly $60,450 (median) and $74,401 (average) as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, household weekly income reached the 81st percentile at $2,266. Middle-to-high income earners form the dominant bracket, with 33.9% (882 residents) taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, comparable to the 29.9% share seen regionally.
Top earners making upwards of $3,000 weekly comprise 33.4% of the population, underscoring strong local spending capacity. Disposable income remains elevated with households retaining 87.3% of income after housing expenses, and the community sits in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Branxton had 771 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,037 a month. Rent absorbs 15.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.7%. 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 most recent Census, the residential landscape in Branxton consisted of 93.6% houses and 6.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional NSW's breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright homeownership was lower than the regional standard at 35.0%, with 50.9% of homes mortgaged and 14.1% rented. The local median monthly mortgage repayment stood at $2,037 compared to Regional NSW's $1,733, while median weekly rent was $350 against $330 regionally. On a national level, repayments in Branxton sit higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Branxton counted 771 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 890 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 81.8%, comprising couples with children (41.2%), couples without children (30.1%), and single parent households (9.3%). Non-family arrangements make up the remaining 18.2%, consisting of single-occupant homes at 16.2% and group living arrangements at 1.7%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.9 people, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.2% of adults in Branxton hold a university qualification, including 11.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 35.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 823 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 977 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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Tertiary qualification levels present an area for community development, with 16.2% of residents holding higher education degrees compared to the 32.2% NSW benchmark. Within this cohort, Bachelor degrees account for 11.6%, postgraduate credentials make up 2.5%, and graduate diplomas represent 2.1%. Vocational and applied technical qualifications are widely held, with 45.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (35.5%) and advanced diplomas (9.8%). Community engagement in learning is strong, with 30.6% of the local population actively participating in education. This proportion comprises 11.9% attending primary schools, 7.6% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Branxton reaches 40 stops on 47 routes, timetabled for about 730 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.1 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 features 40 operational public transport stops across Branxton offering bus and train connectivity. These facilities are served by 47 distinct routes that deliver 725 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average distance of 306 meters from their nearest transit node. Due to the area's predominantly suburban residential profile, outbound commuting is widespread, with private vehicles accounting for 96% of journeys. Households maintain an average of 2.1 vehicles, above regional levels. Census data from 2021 indicated that 18.5% of workers worked from home, potentially reflecting pandemic-related settings.
Transit services run at an average rate of 103 daily departures across the collective route network, representing around 18 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.5% of residents in Branxton report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Assessments of morbidity and chronic illness prevalence by AreaSearch highlight meaningful health challenges in Branxton across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance coverage marginally surpasses the typical SA2 level at roughly 54% of residents (~1,395 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, affecting 10.0 and 8.6% of the community respectively, though 67.5% of residents report no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 17.3% of the populace (450 people), tracking beneath the 23.3% regional benchmark, with elderly health measures aligning closely with broader national trends despite local challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Branxton is largely Australian-born, at 93.4% of residents, with 2.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.7%) and English (31.5%). 4.6% 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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Cultural homogeneity is pronounced in Branxton, where 93.4% of residents were born in Australia, 94.1% hold Australian citizenship, and 97.4% communicate exclusively in English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 62.0% of the populace compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage, the leading reported ancestries are Australian (33.7%), English (31.5%), and Irish (8.9%). Other cultural backgrounds show distinctive local concentrations, including Polish heritage at 1.4% (against 0.5% across the region), Maltese at 0.8% (against 0.4%), and Australian Aboriginal representation at 4.6% (matching 4.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Branxton is 38. 23.8% 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 profile in the suburb of Branxton is younger than the Regional NSW benchmark. August 2026 updates show that children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 32.5% of the community versus 29.3% regionally, whereas older cohorts (65+) make up 17.3% against 23.3% regionally. The estimated median age remains at 38, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 5 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, residents aged 65 and over have increased their demographic share from 15.3% to an estimated 17.3%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical expansion is projected among the middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), which are forecast to increase by 274 residents (39%) to reach 972.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Branxton
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 80 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,255 at the 2021 Census → 2,604 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 (SAL10546). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.