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The median house price in Byron Bay is $2.40m, with units at $1.40m. House values have moved -3.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Byron Bay has an estimated 6,883 residents, up from 6,330 at the 2021 Census — a change of 553 people, or 8.7%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. 245 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 92.0% of that increase. That puts 360 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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Analyzing ABS demographic updates for the broader zone alongside new address points verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Byron Bay is calculated to be approximately 6,883 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 553 people (8.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 6,330 individuals. The calculation relies on a resident population of 6,868 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release combined with an additional 245 verified new addresses since the Census date. This size results in a density of 359 persons per square kilometer, which indicates generous space per resident and opportunity for expansion.
The 8.7% population growth of the suburb of Byron Bay since the 2021 census was faster than the SA4 region (3.7%) and the Rest of NSW, making it a regional growth leader. This population rise was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 92.0% of the overall population increases lately. AreaSearch utilizes ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 zones published in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point. For any SA2 zones without this data, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as a base are applied. Age bracket growth trends from these datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic patterns suggest a population rise slightly below the median for non-metropolitan Australian localities, with the suburb of Byron Bay projected to expand by 675 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level figures, indicating a total increase of 9.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
328 new dwellings have been approved in Byron Bay over the past five years, an average of 65 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 54 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 66, 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 residential building approvals, allocated from statistical area data, Byron Bay has averaged around 65 new dwellings approved per year, amounting to approximately 328 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 61 approvals have been documented. With an average of 1.6 people moving to the area for every home constructed during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand and supply seem well-proportioned, leading to balanced market conditions, with new dwellings carrying an average expected construction cost of $1,600,000, showing that developers are focusing on the luxury market sector with upscale builds.
Furthermore, $49.4 million in commercial development approvals have been logged in the current financial year, showing substantial local business development. Byron Bay has 72.0% more building development per resident than the Rest of NSW, giving purchasers a wider selection of choices. New residential construction consists of 52.0% separate houses and 48.0% medium and high-density apartments or townhouses, indicating a growing selection of medium-density properties which provides a range of options across different price points, from standard family homes to more affordable compact dwellings. The area has approximately 106 residents per building approval, pointing to an expanding market. Demographic projections indicate Byron Bay will add 660 new residents up to 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). At the current pace of construction, new residential supply should easily satisfy demand, creating favorable circumstances for buyers and potentially supporting expansion beyond current population forecasts.
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 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Byron Bay, worth an estimated $484 million. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.28 billion. 17 are already under construction and 22 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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An area's performance is heavily guided by updates to local infrastructure, major developments and planning guidelines. In total, 20 developments have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the area. Principal projects include the Byron Bay Drainage Upgrade, Bohemian Byron Bay, MARE Apartments, and the 29 Shirley Street Apartments, with the following list detailing the most significant undertakings.
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Byron Bay Drainage Upgrade
Stage 1 works to upgrade town centre drainage to reduce flooding impacts across Byron Bay. Scope includes new trunk drainage in Byron Street and parts of Jonson Street, works in the Lawson Street South car park and rail corridor, plus associated road and footpath upgrades, tree planting, and seating.
Eade Byron Bay
EADE Byron Bay is a luxury beachfront development featuring 25 beachside residences by Vitale Property Group. Amenities include private pools, a wellness center, and shared work zones. Designed by Hayball and Alexander & Co, the project aims for an 8-star NatHERS rating and operates entirely without gas.
Bohemian Byron Bay
Mixed-use redevelopment of the former Byron Plaza site by Luxcon Group comprising 44 two and three bedroom apartments designed by PBD Architects with interiors by Coco Republic. The project includes a rooftop pool club with a 25m heated pool, gym, spa and sauna, plus ground-floor retail and a hawker-style food lane (Spice Lane) inspired by Sydney's Spice Alley. Consent was issued by the Northern Regional Planning Panel with a later modification reducing dwellings to 44.Luxcon lists an indicative completion of 2026 and sales remain active as at mid-2025.
MARE Apartments
Mixed-use project with eight 3-bedroom residences, private balconies, secure basement parking, lift access, rooftop pool and landscaped public laneway linking Marvell Street to Fletcher Lane. Ground-floor retail tenancies complement the residences. Architecture and interiors by HGA Studio; sales by Byron Bay Sothebys International Realty.
Mercato on Byron
Completed lifestyle retail and entertainment precinct anchored by Woolworths and a nine-screen Palace Cinemas, with sustainable features including a 5 Star Green Star rating, rooftop solar, and water harvesting.
Tennyson Street Upgrade
Council has extended Tennyson Street to connect with Gilmore Crescent near the Byron Bay Skate Park to support a future NSW emergency services precinct. Road construction finished in July 2025, with opening pending completion of lighting, line marking and signage. The upgrade improves pedestrian and cycle links through the Sandhills precinct and adds 33 new parking spaces.
46-50 Jonson Street Mixed-Use Development
Demolition of an existing building and construction of three storey mixed use development comprising retail premises, office premises, restaurant and ancillary works.
Lusso
Melbourne-based developer CADRE's LUSSO project in Byron Bay includes six luxury town homes with private pools.
3,882 residents of Byron Bay are employed, from a labour force of 4,024. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 65.1%. 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. 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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Byron Bay features a highly educated workforce, with tourism and hospitality being major industries, an unemployment rate of just 3.5%, and an estimated job growth of 4.0% over the last year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, 3,882 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.6% below the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%, and labor participation is relatively typical (65.1% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Census figures indicate a high 30.0% of local workers operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.
The major employment fields for residents are accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical roles. The locality shows a strong concentration in accommodation & food services, with its employment share reaching 3.3 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a low presence, employing 11.8% of the workforce compared to 16.9% regionally. The ratio of 0.7 employed persons for each resident at the time of the Census indicates a higher than average availability of local jobs. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, aggregated from regional datasets, the 12-month period recorded a 4.0% rise in employment and a 4.7% expansion in the labor force, which led to a 0.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context regarding potential future demand in Byron Bay. These projections, looking at five and ten-year horizons, have been matched against the local workforce structure to model development patterns. While national jobs are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary considerably by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce composition indicates Byron Bay's employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not account for local population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Byron Bay is $1,561 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $805 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,019 a year against an average of $81,046. The average runs 108% 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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The suburb of Byron Bay has a median taxpayer income of $39,019 and an average of $81,046 according to the most recent postcode level ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is exceptionally high on a national scale, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary estimates would be approximately $43,046 (median) and $89,410 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show household, family and individual incomes are all relatively moderate in Byron Bay, situated between the 39th and 50th percentiles.
Income distribution shows 28.1% of the population (1,934 individuals) fall in the $1,500 - 2,999 brackets, mirroring patterns in the metropolitan region where 29.9% are in the same range. Housing affordability strain is significant, with only 77.0% of income remaining, placing the area in the 31st percentile, while the SEIFA index for income ranks it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Byron Bay had 2,364 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 56% detached houses and 13% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 38.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of dwellings in Byron Bay, according to the last Census, consisted of 56.4% separate houses and 43.6% other options (semi-detached, apartments, and alternative homes), compared to Regional NSW's breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Byron Bay was slightly lower than the Regional NSW average, standing at 36.7%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (21.3%) or occupied by tenants (42.0%). The median monthly home loan repayment was much higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, recorded at $2,167, while the median weekly rent was $600 compared to $330 in Regional NSW.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Byron Bay are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also substantially above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Byron Bay counted 2,364 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,571 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 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 53.3% of all households, consisting of 17.2% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 46.7%, with single person households representing 33.9% and group households making up 12.8% 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
39.8% of adults in Byron Bay hold a university qualification, including 29.2% with a bachelor degree and 7.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 19.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,675 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,074 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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Educational qualifications in Byron Bay are much higher than broader comparative areas, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 24.3% in the SA4 region. This significant educational lead positions the community well for professional services and knowledge jobs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 29.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 33.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.0%) and certificates (19.0%).
Participation in study is quite high, with 27.6% of residents currently undertaking formal education. This includes 7.2% enrolled in primary schools, 6.1% in high schools, and 4.9% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Byron Bay reaches 72 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 740 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 data shows 72 active stops in Byron Bay, including a combination of rail and bus services. These stops are connected by 45 different routes, offering a total of 743 passenger trips each week. Transport connection is rated as good, with residents living an average of 253 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential zone, the majority of commuters travel outside the area, with private vehicles being the main option at 74%, followed by 13% walking and 8% cycling. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 per household, which is below the regional average.
A high 30.0% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may show the influence of COVID-19 rules). Service frequency averages 106 trips per day across all transport routes, which represents approximately 10 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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74.7% of residents in Byron Bay report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.9% 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 statistics reveal excellent outcomes throughout Byron Bay, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease data, showing a very low incidence of common medical conditions across all age brackets. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the population (4,056 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most prevalent health conditions recorded were mental health concerns and arthritis, affecting 7.4 and 6.2% of residents, respectively, whereas 74.7% of the population reported no chronic medical issues compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Working-age residents are particularly healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.3% of the population (1,259 people), which is lower than the 23.4% seen in Regional NSW. Health status among seniors is very positive, with national comparisons generally aligning with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.0% of Byron Bay residents were born overseas and 16.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.9%) and Australian (19.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Byron Bay exhibits higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 16.3% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 33.0% born in another country. Christianity is the main religion, followed by 28.5% of people in Byron Bay. The most significant statistical overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 1.4% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background (parents' birth country), the three largest groups represented in Byron Bay are English at 28.9%, Australian at 19.5% (which is significantly lower than the regional average of 30.0%), and Irish at 10.9%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Spanish is highly overrepresented at 1.8% in Byron Bay (vs 0.3% regionally), French at 1.8% (vs 0.4%) and German at 4.7% (vs 3.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Byron Bay is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 38, Byron Bay is younger than Regional NSW at 43, matching the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket has a high representation at 22.5% compared to Regional NSW, while the 5 - 14 group is less common at 7.2%. The concentration of 25 - 34 year olds is well above the national level of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 15.2% to 17.7% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 4.7% to 6.0%.
Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group declined from 12.8% to 10.5%. Demographic forecasting suggests the age profile of Byron Bay will change considerably by 2041. Leading this change, the 25 to 34 age bracket will increase by 18% (272 people), going from 1,548 to 1,821. Conversely, contractions are expected for the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Byron Bay
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 17 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 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 — 245 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,330 at the 2021 Census → 6,883 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 (SAL10731). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.