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The median house price in Brunswick Heads is $1.85m, with units at $1.31m. House values have moved -1.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Brunswick Heads has an estimated 2,229 residents, up from 1,905 at the 2021 Census — a change of 324 people, or 17.0%. Growth has averaged 3.2% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 58.0% of that increase. That puts 156 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS population updates for the wider region, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the population of the suburb of Brunswick Heads is calculated to be approximately 2,229 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 324 people (17.0%) from the 2021 Census, which counted a population of 1,905 people. This shift is derived from the resident population of 2,212, estimated by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an extra 69 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level translates to a density ratio of 156 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and potential capacity for additional development. The 17.0% growth in the suburb of Brunswick Heads since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (3.7%), as well as the Rest of NSW, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion for the locality was chiefly steered by overseas migration which accounted for roughly 57.99999999999999% of total population increases during recent times, though all indicators including natural growth and interstate migration were positive contributors. AreaSearch is implementing ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Expansion rates by age bracket from these groupings are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead with demographic patterns, an above median population growth of national non-metropolitan areas is anticipated, with the suburb of Brunswick Heads expected to expand by 430 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, representing a rise of 18.5% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
97 new dwellings have been approved in Brunswick Heads over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval statistics, distributed from statistical area data, the suburb of Brunswick Heads has seen approximately 19 dwellings receiving development approval per year, with an estimated 97 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 16 so far in FY-26. At an average of 3.3 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is lagging demand considerably, which typically indicates increased buyer competition, causing pricing pressures, while new homes are being built at an average value of $591,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments.
Furthermore, $786,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Rest of NSW, the suburb of Brunswick Heads has 65.0% more new home approvals (per person), offering buyers greater choice. New building activity shows 62.0% detached dwellings and 38.0% medium and high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points, from family homes to more affordable compact living. At around 94 people per approval, the suburb of Brunswick Heads reflects a developing area. Population projections show the suburb of Brunswick Heads will gain 413 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Brunswick Heads, worth an estimated $180 million. A further 63 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.92 billion. 18 are already under construction and 19 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total a single project has been identified by AreaSearch that is likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Bayside Brunswick Heads (Wallum), Gulgan Village, Byron Shire Residential Strategy 2041, and South Queensland Correctional Facilities Expansion, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Bayside Brunswick Heads (Wallum)
A 123-lot residential subdivision and 3 medium density sites across 30 hectares by Clarence Property. 60 percent of the site (18 hectares) will be protected as conservation zones. While the project received Development Approval, works are currently paused due to an interlocutory injunction and a Federal Court challenge by Save Wallum Inc. regarding the EPBC Act and threatened species.
Mullumbimby Hospital Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the remediated former hospital site into a diverse precinct featuring affordable housing, social housing, and community facilities. The project focuses on utilizing flood-free land to address local housing shortages through a mix of dwelling types and building heights up to 11.5 meters. Current efforts involve finalizing a site-specific Development Control Plan (DCP) and Masterplan funded by the Housing Support Program.
Mullumbimby Rail Corridor Affordable Housing Project
Proposed affordable housing development on government-owned former rail corridor land near Mullumbimby Station. The project is a partnership between Transport Asset Holding Entity (TAHE) and Byron Shire Council. Planning remains at the concept and community engagement stage while site constraints including flooding, future rail corridor use and environmental considerations continue to be assessed.
Station Street Affordable Housing
A collaborative mixed-use affordable housing development by Landcom and Byron Shire Council, proposing a two-storey building with around 32 affordable rental homes for workers on low to moderate incomes, a ground floor boarding house, and retail space.
New Brighton, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores Place Plan
Byron Shire Council's adopted 20-year place plan for New Brighton, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores. The plan sets a vision and 24 actions across movement and accessibility, environmental protection, open space improvements, village character, community development and resilience. Council adopted the plan in October 2025 and a Place Planning Collective North is now helping prioritise actions for implementation, including paths and cycleways, road safety, public transport advocacy, sports field planning, drainage, flood risk work and Ocean Shores centre planning.
Mullumbimby Road Upgrade
Three-stage $5.3 million upgrade of Mullumbimby Road including road reconstruction, shoulder widening, intersection safety improvements, drainage upgrades, culvert works, new pavement, signage, guardrails and line marking. Stages 1 and 2 were completed during 2025, with the final stage commencing in February 2026 between Kings Creek Bridge and James Street. Final sealing and line marking are being programmed.
Ewingsdale Rd, Byron Bay
Twenty townhouses with two bedrooms, two living areas, front and rear courtyards, and basement parking for 45 vehicles will be built across five buildings, with existing structures on site demolished.
Solus Industrial Byron Bay
A new industrial land subdivision in Byron Bay by Hannas, offering 17 freehold industrial lots zoned IN2 Light Industrial. The lot sizes range from 1,447sqm to 12,893sqm, with a total area of 45,285sqm. The development is DA approved, with construction commencing in Q3 2025 and expected completion in Q1 2026. Ideal for national logistics, owner-occupiers, investors, and industrial strata estates.
1,130 residents of Brunswick Heads are employed, from a labour force of 1,183. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 61.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 1,984, about 89% 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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The suburb of Brunswick Heads features a well-educated workforce, with tourism and hospitality sectors prominently featured, an unemployment rate of 4.5%, and 5.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,130 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.4% above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Based on Census responses, a high 26.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The area demonstrates particularly notable concentration in accommodation & food, with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average. On the other hand, public administration & safety is under-represented, with only 3.5% of the workforce in the suburb of Brunswick Heads compared to 7.5% in Regional NSW. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 5.6% alongside labour force increasing by 6.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded employment decline of 0.9%, labour force decline of 0.4%, with unemployment rising 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within the suburb of Brunswick Heads. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the employment mix in the suburb of Brunswick Heads suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Brunswick Heads is $1,280 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $732 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,949 a year against an average of $57,517. The average runs 40% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 reveals that income in the suburb of Brunswick Heads is below the national average, with the median assessed at $40,949 while the average income stands at $57,517. This contrasts to Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $45,175 (median) and $63,453 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows personal income ranks at the 34th percentile ($732 weekly), while household income sits at the 18th percentile.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 29.8% of residents (664 people), reflecting patterns seen regional levels where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 15th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Brunswick Heads had 803 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 19% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,001 a month. Rent absorbs 34.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 36.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within the suburb of Brunswick Heads, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 60.5% houses and 39.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within the suburb of Brunswick Heads was in line with that of Regional NSW, at 41.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (18.4%) or rented (40.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional NSW average at $2,001, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $440, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, the mortgage repayments in the suburb of Brunswick Heads are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Brunswick Heads counted 803 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 940 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 55.3% of all households, comprising 17.6% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 44.7%, with lone person households at 36.8% and group households comprising 7.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 people is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.6% of adults in Brunswick Heads hold a university qualification, including 21.7% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 228 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,029 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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The educational profile of the suburb of Brunswick Heads stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (30.6% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and that of SA4 region (24.3%), reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (23.3%). A substantial 24.8% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 7.4% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Brunswick Heads reaches 20 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 350 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 analysis reveals 20 active transport stops operating within the suburb of Brunswick Heads comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 36 individual routes, collectively providing 345 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 233 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 87%, with 8% walking and 5% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional average. A high 26.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 49 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 17 weekly trips per individual stop.
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68.7% of residents in Brunswick Heads report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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The suburb of Brunswick Heads demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions , and the rate of private health cover found to be relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~1,108 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.7 and 7.7% of residents, respectively, while 68.7% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 24.2% of residents aged 65 and over (539 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Brunswick Heads is largely Australian-born, at 81.6% of residents, with 6.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.4%) and Australian (23.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Brunswick Heads was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 86.5% of its population being citizens, 81.6% born in Australia, and 93.8% speaking English only at home. The main religion in the suburb of Brunswick Heads was found to be Christianity, which makes up 35.5% of people in the suburb of Brunswick Heads. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.7% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in the suburb of Brunswick Heads are English, comprising 31.4% of the population, Australian, comprising 23.9% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 30.0%, and Irish, comprising 12.8% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 1.3% of the suburb of Brunswick Heads (vs 0.4% regionally), New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 0.4%) and Scottish at 8.7% (vs 8.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brunswick Heads is 46, older than 85% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 21.3% 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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With a median age of 46, the suburb of Brunswick Heads is slightly older than the Regional NSW figure of 43 as well as significantly higher than the national norm of 38. The 35 - 44 age group shows strong representation at 14.9% compared to Regional NSW, whereas the 5 - 14 cohort is less prevalent at 8.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 12.5% to 14.9% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 15.9% to 13.6%. By 2041, the suburb of Brunswick Heads is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition.
Leading the demographic shift, the 35 to 44 group will grow by 28% (92 people), reaching 425 from 332. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 cohort grows by a modest 1% (2 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Brunswick Heads
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 1 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 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 — 69 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,905 at the 2021 Census → 2,229 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 (SAL10618). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.