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Bright (Vic.) has an estimated 2,721 residents, up from 2,620 at the 2021 Census — a change of 101 people, or 3.9%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Density is about 21 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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In the suburb of Bright (Vic.), the population stands at approximately 2,721 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader regional ABS updates with 40 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This represents a gain of 101 people (3.9%) over the 2021 Census tally of 2,620 people, aligning closely with an AreaSearch resident estimate of 2,720 derived from the ABS ERP release of June 2025. With 20 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a spacious density profile. The community's 3.9% expansion outpaced both the SA3 area (2.7%) and the broader SA4 region following the 2021 census, establishing it as a regional growth leader.
Overseas migration served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 89.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Bright (Vic.) utilise 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data based on 2022 benchmarks across SA2 areas, supplemented where necessary by 2023 VIC State Government regional and LGA releases via weighted growth aggregation. Age-specific rates from these models are incorporated across all geographies spanning 2032 to 2041. Demographic outlooks place the area within the lower quartile growth of regional Australia, with SA2-level figures pointing to an expansion of 107 persons (3.9% overall) over the 16 years leading up to 2041.
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44 new dwellings have been approved in Bright (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, broadly in line with 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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Dwelling construction approvals in Bright have averaged approximately 8 per year, accumulating an estimated 44 homes over the past 5 financial years according to AreaSearch ABS data allocations. During FY-25 to date, 7 approvals have been logged. The ratio of newcomers stood at 1.8 people per year per completed home across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, pointing to balanced supply and demand conditions, while moderating to 0.5 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years to indicate expanding availability. Residential building approvals demonstrate an average construction value of $816,000, underscoring an emphasis on higher-end builds.
Alongside this, commercial approvals have reached $1.6 million this financial year, reinforcing the residential character of local planning activity. Per-capita development volumes in Bright remain subdued, tracking 59.0% below the regional benchmark across Rest of Vic., as well as trailing national rates due to local constraints and market maturity. Although this general shortage tends to support values across established stock, building activity has picked up lately. Low-density planning remains prevalent, with approvals recording 276 people per approval and new supply comprising 86.0% standalone homes compared to 14.0% attached dwellings, preserving the family-oriented, spacious nature of the locality. Forecasts from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update indicate Bright will add 106 residents by 2041. Prevailing building approval rates appear sufficient to accommodate incoming demand comfortably, fostering favourable market conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bright (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bright (Vic.). A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.96 billion. 11 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Local infrastructure programs and major development schemes play a pivotal role in area performance, with AreaSearch cataloguing 4 key initiatives of relevance. Primary projects highlighted include the Alpine Shire Land Development Strategy 2024, Bright Valley, Porepunkah Roadworks and Rail Trail Reconstruction, along with The Great Valley Trail.
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Alpine Shire Land Development Strategy 2024
A crucial plan adopted by the Alpine Shire Council outlining the shire's growth and development until 2041 and beyond. It aims to accommodate a projected population increase of approximately 2,734 people and the need for 2,167 new homes across the Shire. Growth will be concentrated in Bright, Mount Beauty-Tawonga South, Myrtleford, and Porepunkah, with a focus on environmental considerations. The strategy will be reviewed every five years.
Bright Valley
Bright Valley is a new masterplanned community offering two, three, four, and five-bedroom residences designed in a modern alpine style. The homes are built to coexist effortlessly with their stunning natural surroundings. Located in close proximity to the picturesque town of Bright and the Alpine National Park, it features established gardens, landscaped streetscapes, pedestrian pathways, open spaces, cycling trails, lookouts, playgrounds, and an overall focus on connecting with nature. This multi-stage residential development is built on a 40ha former tobacco farm, comprising 300 lots for up to 350 homes.Homes are designed with a minimum 7-star energy rating, including double-glazed windows, solar panels, and EV provisioning.
Beechworth to Yackandandah Rail Trail
A 31km sealed rail trail connecting the historic towns of Beechworth and Yackandandah through scenic rural landscapes, including multiple sections with signage, wayfinding, and traffic management features to promote cycling tourism and community access. Construction was completed in April 2024 and it forms part of the broader Murray to Mountains Rail Trail network.
Beechworth Railway Precinct Revitalisation (Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Enhancements)
Revitalisation of the historic railway precinct as an inclusive civic space and major visitor amenity, forming part of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Enhancements Project. The revitalised precinct features two new pavilions, a BBQ and picnic area, water play, a flying fox, new seating and lighting, and public toilets. The play space, designed by Ben Gilbert of Agency of Sculpture, is nature-based and complements the area's history. The overall project was a collaboration between Indigo Shire Council and Tourism North East.
Alma Place Sustainable Subdivision
A seven-lot environmentally sustainable subdivision at 24 Alma Road, Beechworth, and Indigo Shire's first project developed under the Sustainable Subdivisions Framework (SSF). Development Plan was approved in December 2022 and the subdivision permit granted in March 2023. The 1.13 hectare site features lots optimised for solar orientation, retention of 30-40% of existing native vegetation, a community park with communal wicking beds within the cul-de-sac, and an integrated stormwater management system including rain gardens, swale drainage and a retarding basin.Design Guidelines registered on title mandate solar PV, battery storage, EV charging capacity and 10,000 litre water tanks. The existing dwelling on site is retained as one of the seven lots. Titling is complete and lots (945m2 to 1,103m2) have been progressively sold since 2023, with several still on the market as of early 2026.
Baranduda Fields Sporting Complex
Regionally significant state-of-the-art sports and recreation facility in Wodonga, featuring two National Premier League standard turf football fields with lighting and pavilions, a full-sized Australian Rules football and cricket oval, two full-sized netball courts, shared pavilions with change rooms, umpires rooms, first aid, canteen, spectator seating, car parks, and shared pathways to serve the growing population.
Leneva-Baranduda Precinct Structure Plan
The Leneva-Baranduda Precinct Structure Plan is the approved planning framework for about 1062 hectares within Wodonga's south-east growth area. The precinct is planned to deliver up to 6037 dwellings for about 15395 residents, with a future town centre, schools, local jobs, open space, conservation areas, drainage, transport and community infrastructure. The PSP was gazetted in April 2019 and remains the statutory framework for development. Implementation is progressing through subdivision and enabling infrastructure, including North East Water's Leneva Valley gravity sewers, which are in detailed design in 2026 with construction programmed from November 2026 to April 2028, and Middle Creek and Baranduda sewer pump station upgrades due for completion in May 2026.
Baranduda Energy Reserve (BESS)
A 400 MW / 1,800 MWh Battery Energy Storage System on a 17-hectare industrial site in Baranduda, around 10 kilometres south-east of Wodonga. The facility will sit directly adjacent to the AusNet Wodonga Terminal Station and connect to the 330 kV transmission network, comprising 496 battery containers, a control building and substation. Once operational it is expected to provide more than four hours of storage duration, supporting grid stability, integrating rooftop solar generation, and helping to manage peak demand across north east Victoria and southern New South Wales.The Victorian Minister for Planning granted a planning permit through the Development Facilitation Program, with construction expected to take around 18 months and create approximately 300 construction jobs and 12 ongoing operational roles.
1,414 residents of Bright (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 1,443. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 60.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,217, about 81% 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 2.1% in Bright alongside a qualified local talent pool oriented heavily towards hospitality and tourism. Total employed residents reached 1,414 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sat 1.6% lower than the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic., with labour participation matching the regional level of 61.1%. Working from home was reported by 24.3% of workers in the Census, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Local job distribution shows strong concentrations across accommodation & food, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Workforce presence in accommodation & food is exceptional, standing at 3.1 times the regional average. By contrast, health care & social assistance accounts for 9.8% of employment locally, lagging the 16.8% regional benchmark. Comparing Census resident counts against local workplace tallies suggests that on-site employment options within the boundary remain limited. SALM and ABS data compiled across broader statistical divisions show that during the 12 months to March 2026, Bright experienced a 1.7% contraction in its labour force and a 1.9% reduction in employment, pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe across Regional Vic., jobs dipped by 0.1%, the workforce reduced by 0.3%, and unemployment dropped 0.2 percentage points. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 suggest employment growth across Australia of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral projections against Bright's current industry composition indicates local employment expansions of 6.1% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, noting this extrapolation does not incorporate local demographic projections.
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Median household income in Bright (Vic.) is $1,352 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $774 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,265 a year against an average of $58,423. 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 taxation statistics for financial year 2023 place Bright's median taxable income at $45,265 and the average at $58,423, both tracking behind the nationwide norm as well as the respective Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728. Indexing these values against a 9.62% Wage Price Index rise since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $49,619 for median earnings and $64,043 on average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly individual income at the 43rd percentile ($774 weekly) and household earnings at the 24th percentile. A bracket of $800 - 1,499 accommodates 29.6% of residents (805 individuals), contrasting with the regional predominance of the $1,500 - 2,999 category at 30.3%.
Despite retaining 86.9% of income after modest housing outlays, overall disposable funds place the area at the 28th percentile nationally, with a SEIFA income score in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bright (Vic.) had 1,050 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 2% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,638 a month. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.0%. 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 latest Census, residential dwellings in Bright were divided into 86.2% standalone houses and 13.8% other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings throughout Regional Vic.. Outright ownership stood at 48.1%, well above the regional norm, with remaining households mortgaged (27.9%) or rented (24.0%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments reached $1,638 and weekly rents stood at $300, above the Regional Vic. medians of $1,430 and $285, but notably lower than Australian figures of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bright (Vic.) counted 1,050 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Of all households, families represent 66.1%, composed of couples without children (35.4%), couples with children (21.3%), and single parent families (8.2%). Non-family living arrangements make up 33.9%, consisting of lone person households (30.8%) and group households (3.6%). The typical household size sits at 2.2 people, slightly below the 2.4 recorded across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.5% of adults in Bright (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 20.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 25.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 514 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,054 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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Attainment levels among residents aged 15+ highlight a strong focus on higher education, with university qualifications held by 29.5%, surpassing the SA4 region (19.8%) and SA3 area (21.1%). These qualifications include bachelor degrees (20.0%), postgraduate qualifications (5.1%), and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational training is also widespread, with 38.9% holding qualifications consisting of advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (25.3%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the population, with 28.5% actively enrolled. Primary education comprises 10.9%, secondary schooling accounts for 8.0%, and tertiary courses engage 3.2% of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bright (Vic.) means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit within Bright operates via 1 active transport stops connected to 1 individual routes that provide 40 weekly passenger trips. Overall access remains limited, reflected in an average distance of 974 meters to the nearest stop. Commuters rely primarily on private vehicles, with cars accounting for 77% of outward journeys, walking at 17%, cycling at 4%, and an average of 1.4 vehicles per home. In addition, 24.3% worked from home at the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 settings. Transit schedules across all routes average 5 trips per day, generating roughly 40 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.7% of residents in Bright (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes across Bright, marked by very low rates of common chronic ailments across all age groups and favorable mortality measures. Private hospital insurance uptake is relatively limited, covering roughly 50% of residents (~1,359 people), below the national level of 55.7%. Reported health conditions are led by arthritis (9.7%) and asthma (7.1%), though 67.7% of the community reported no medical ailments, exceeding the 63.4% proportion in Regional Vic.. Favourable outcomes are evident among residents under 65, while the 29.9% cohort aged 65 and over (813 people) surpasses the regional rate of 24.0% and matches national standards for senior health metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bright (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 82.5% of residents, with 7.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.0%) and Australian (27.8%). 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 remain below wider benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 86.1% of residents, 82.5% born in Australia, and 92.3% using only English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation at 37.9%. Meanwhile, Judaism demonstrates notable local overrepresentation at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic.. Parental country of birth statistics indicate the top ancestries are English (32.0%), Australian (27.8%), and Irish (9.3%). Other ancestries showing distinctive local concentrations include Scottish at 9.3% (against 8.8% regionally), German at 4.5% (against 3.5%), and Dutch at 1.7% (matching 1.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bright (Vic.) is 49, older than 90% of areas nationally. 19.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographics in Bright skew towards older age brackets, with residents aged 65+ making up 29.9% as at August 2026 compared to 24.0% regionally, while youth cohorts aged 0 - 24 represent 22.6% against 28.5% in Regional Vic.. The median age remains 49, matching the 2021 Census and exceeding the Regional Vic. median of 43 and the Australian Census median of 38. The 65+ bracket expanded from 27.6% at the Census to 29.9%, though it is projected to contract leading to 2041, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 are projected to expand by 123 residents (20%) to 733.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bright (Vic.)
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 8 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 | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 40 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,620 at the 2021 Census → 2,721 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 (SAL20336). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.