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The median house price in Calala is $730k, with units at $600k. House values have moved 8.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Calala has an estimated 5,411 residents, up from 4,577 at the 2021 Census — a change of 834 people, or 18.2%. Growth has averaged 3.6% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 249 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 44.0% of that increase. Density is about 84 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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According to ABS demographic updates and recently confirmed addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Calala has an estimated population of 5,411 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 834 people (18.2%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 4,577 residents. This estimation is based on a resident population of 5,397 calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 and 249 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The suburb's density stands at 84 persons per square kilometer, offering ample space per individual and capacity for future construction.
Calala's 18.2% expansion rate outpaced the SA4 region (3.6%) and the Rest of NSW, positioning the suburb as a primary growth center. Natural increase was the leading contributor to this expansion, accounting for approximately 44.0% of the overall population rise, though net interstate and overseas migration also remained positive. Projections for each SA2 region published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch. For SA2 territories lacking this data, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are projected forward from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts suggest Calala will experience a population rise slightly under the median of regional Australia, with an estimated addition of 544 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 9.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
245 new dwellings have been approved in Calala over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 65% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 31, well below 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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AreaSearch assessment of ABS building approvals shows that the suburb of Calala has averaged approximately 49 approved residential properties yearly, totaling an estimated 245 approved dwellings over the 5 fiscal years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 29 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. With an average of 3.6 new residents per constructed home arriving between FY-21 and FY-25, local demand is outpacing supply, a trend that generally drives up property values and heightens buyer competition. Meanwhile, new residential construction exhibits a mean value of $514,000, showing a focus by developers on premium, higher-end properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $3.5 million during this fiscal year, reinforcing the residential focus of the suburb. Calala features 121.0% higher development activity per capita than the Rest of NSW, expanding purchasing options even though recent construction rates have slowed. Current projects consist of 65.0% detached houses and 35.0% attached dwellings, with a broadening selection of townhouses and apartments offering varied options ranging from family houses to compact, budget-friendly residences. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock, which is 96.0% houses, reflecting a decrease in available development sites as well as evolving lifestyle trends and a demand for more diverse housing solutions. The ratio of approximately 133 people for every dwelling approval highlights Calala's characteristics as a growth zone. Long-term forecasts indicate Calala's population will expand by 530 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Under current construction trends, the volume of new housing is projected to satisfy buyer demand comfortably, creating favorable purchasing conditions and potentially supporting population growth beyond the base 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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Calala, worth an estimated $618 million. A further 23 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.59 billion. 11 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and communities. 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 projects, major developments, and planning schemes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 13 projects expected to impact the suburb. Notable examples include the Calala Battery Energy Storage System, the Goonoo Goonoo Commercial Precinct, The Outlook Estate, and the Redbank Estate (Calala), with the primary details of these projects outlined below.
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Calala Battery Energy Storage System
The Calala Battery Energy Storage System is a utility-scale 250 MW / 500 MWh facility located near Tamworth. It consists of two independent stages: a 100 MW portion with a long-term offtake agreement and a 150 MW merchant portion. The site utilizes 138 Tesla Megapacks and connects to the 330kV Tamworth Substation via underground cabling to provide grid firming and frequency control for the National Electricity Market.
Redbank Estate (Calala)
Masterplanned residential subdivision in Calala, Tamworth, delivering around 250 low-density lots with 1.8 ha of central parkland, footpaths, and local amenities. No dual occupancy or two-storey homes allowed to preserve views. Current activity includes ongoing land sales and subdivision for Stage 10.
Goonoo Goonoo Commercial Precinct
A 52-hectare (130-acre) major retail and light industrial precinct at the southern gateway to Tamworth, located 4 km south of the CBD and fronting the New England Highway. The precinct is the last remaining E3-zoned land within Tamworth's Longyard large format retail district, currently subdivided into 41 lots across four stages. The development will be anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket as part of a neighbourhood retail centre incorporating a chemist, GP, newsagent and bakery.Bulk earthworks across the entire site are complete and civil works (roads, sewerage and associated infrastructure) are progressing. Most lots in stages one and two are reportedly sold, with stage two (across from the AELEC on Jack Smyth Drive) ready to build first. Practical completion of stages one and two is targeted for mid-2026, with construction on individual lots commencing from registration in early 2026. The total investment is estimated at around 400 million dollars.
Kingswood Battery Energy Storage System
The Kingswood BESS, near Tamworth, will be a 270 MW/1,080 MWh battery storage system, built in two stages of equal capacity. Iberdrola Australia proposes this project.
Transgrid Tamworth Depot Maintenance and Workshop Buildings
Demolition of existing structures and construction of new maintenance and workshop buildings at the Transgrid Tamworth depot. The upgrade provides modernized facilities to support regional high-voltage electricity transmission network operations.
The Outlook Estate
A 90-hectare masterplanned residential community in Calala (Tamworth) delivering 474 land lots across multiple stages, released from mid-2016. The estate features generally flat lots ranging from 700-757 sqm, tree-lined streets, landscaped parks and planned community facilities, with NBN and natural gas connections. Located within walking distance of Calala Shopping Village, schools and childcare.
Lampada Estate
A boutique, family-friendly land estate in Calala that delivered 283 homesites. The estate offers large, affordable blocks with picturesque views of the New England mountain range.
Goonoo Goonoo Road Child Care Facility
Construction of a new single-storey, purpose-built child care centre at 355 Goonoo Goonoo Road, Hillvue, Tamworth. The approved development will cater for up to 150 children across six classrooms, with a large outdoor play area, two undercover play areas, and a dedicated arts and activity room on a 3,000 sqm site. Developer Atlus Pty Ltd intends to build and retain ownership of the facility while leasing it to a local or small-scale childcare operator. The development application was approved by Tamworth Regional Council on 6 March 2026, with the developer targeting completion by the end of 2026.
3,161 residents of Calala are employed, from a labour force of 3,202. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 77.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% 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 5,871, about 108% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Calala is characterized by a skilled local workforce with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 1.2%, and stable employment levels over the preceding year based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, there are 3,161 employed residents, placing the local unemployment rate 2.9% below the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is high at 77.1% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that 13.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related restrictions. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
The suburb displays a strong concentration in education & training, with its employment share reaching 1.5 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the agriculture, forestry & fishing industry is small, employing only 2.9% of workers compared to 5.3% regionally. At the Census, the ratio of 0.8 workers for every resident pointed to local employment availability that is higher than average. Based on AreaSearch processing of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, employment rose by 0.2% and the labor force grew by 0.7% over the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.4 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same period in Regional NSW, employment decreased by 0.9%, the labor force shrunk by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for future workforce demand in Calala. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these figures to the local employment structure suggests Calala's employment will rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, using a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for specific local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Calala is $1,863 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $878 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,006 a year against an average of $69,882. 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, Calala records a median taxpayer income of $58,006 and an average of $69,882. This sits slightly higher than national figures, comparing to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be approximately $63,992 for the median and $77,094 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in Calala near the 59th percentile nationally.
Income distribution data shows that 38.5% of the population (2,083 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket, matching wider regional trends where 29.9% are in this category. Discretionary income stands at 86.5% of total earnings after housing costs, and the suburb's SEIFA index for income places it in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Calala had 1,527 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.8%. 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 time of the latest Census, residential dwellings in Calala consisted of 96.1% houses and 3.9% alternative structures like apartments or semi-detached options, compared to Regional NSW's split of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Calala was lower than the Regional NSW average, standing at 30.7%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by mortgage holders (42.6%) or tenants (26.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,600 was lower than the regional average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent of $350 was higher than the regional average of $330.
Compared to national statistics, Calala's mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Calala counted 1,527 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,805 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 22% 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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Family households make up the majority of homes at 75.6%, consisting of couples with children at 34.0%, couples without children at 27.8%, and single parent households at 12.8%. The remaining 24.4% are non-family households, which include lone person dwellings at 21.7% and group homes at 2.3%. The median household size of 2.7 residents is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.9% of adults in Calala hold a university qualification, including 14.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,409 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 suburb exhibits lower rates of higher education, with university qualification rates at 19.9% compared to the NSW average of 32.2%. This provides an opportunity for focused educational programs. Among residents with degrees, bachelor qualifications lead at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 42.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 31.0%. Student numbers are high in the area, with 34.5% of residents enrolled in some form of study.
This includes 13.6% in high school, 11.2% in primary school, and 3.1% enrolled in university or tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Calala reaches 110 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 270 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 services in Calala feature 110 active bus stops. These locations are served by 39 different routes, which provide a total of 270 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living a mean distance of 107 meters from their closest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, resulting in a high rate of outward commuting, with cars remaining the main travel option for 95% of workers. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars. Census figures from 2021 show that 13.8% of residents worked from home, which may be a reflection of pandemic-related restrictions.
Service intervals average 38 runs per day across the network, representing about 2 weekly trips per stop. The map shows the locations of the 100 closest stops relative to the suburb center.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
66.7% of residents in Calala report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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Calala faces notable health concerns based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, which are present across younger and older age brackets, while private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 55% of the population (~2,952 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues, affecting 10.2% and 9.4% of residents, respectively, while 66.7% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Residents of working age exhibit higher rates of chronic health issues than average.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 14.5% of the local population (784 people), which is lower than the 23.4% proportion in Regional NSW, though national rankings for chronic issues in this cohort are elevated.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Calala is largely Australian-born, at 93.2% of residents, with 4.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.9%) and English (29.5%). 7.7% 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 diversity is below the regional average, with citizens representing 92.2% of the population, 93.2% born in Australia, and 95.8% of households speaking English exclusively. The primary religion is Christianity, representing 64.4% of residents, which is higher than the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Looking at parental birthplaces, the most common ancestries in Calala are Australian at 34.9%, English at 29.5%, and Scottish at 8.0%. There are notable differences compared to the wider region: Australian Aboriginal ancestry is higher at 7.7% of the population (compared to 4.6% regionally), Welsh stands at 0.5% (compared to 0.5%), and South Australian is at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Calala is 32, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.8% 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 median age in Calala is 32 years, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national average of 38. The suburb contains a higher proportion of residents aged 15 - 24 (16.8%) but fewer individuals aged 55 - 64 (8.2%) compared to Regional NSW. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 15.0% to 16.8%, and the 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 14.4% to 16.0%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 10.9% to 8.9%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 9.3% to 8.2%.
By 2041, demographic patterns are expected to change, with the 25 to 34 cohort projected to grow by 23% (202 people) to reach 1,068 from 865, while the 15 to 24 cohort is expected to shrink by 62 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Calala
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 5 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 Jun 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 — 249 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,577 at the 2021 Census → 5,411 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 (SAL10747). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.