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The median house price in Callala Bay is $1.05m, with units at $422k. House values have moved 3.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Callala Bay has an estimated 2,117 residents, down from 2,234 at the 2021 Census — a change of 117 people, or 5.2%. The population has thinned by an average 1.2% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 277 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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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region and new home locations verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Callala Bay has a calculated population of approximately 2,117 as of May 2026. This indicates a contraction of 117 people (5.2%) compared to the 2,234 people documented in the 2021 Census. The decline is computed from the resident population of 2,117, determined by AreaSearch using the ABS's June 2025 ERP release combined with 20 validated new addresses added since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 276 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and potential capacity for future building.
Population gains in the locality were chiefly supported by net overseas migration, which served as the exclusive driver of growth in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which use 2022 as their starting point. Where this data is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are substituted. Growth trajectories across different age brackets from these sources are likewise applied to all locations for the period 2032 to 2041. Factoring in these shifting demographics, the total population of the suburb of Callala Bay is anticipated to decrease by 31 persons by 2041. Conversely, expansion is projected in certain age cohorts, particularly those aged 85 and over, which is set to rise by 33 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
98 new dwellings have been approved in Callala Bay over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That is 8.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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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According to AreaSearch's allocation of ABS building consent statistics, Callala Bay recorded an average of roughly 19 new residential approvals annually, representing approximately 98 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 4 approvals have been logged. As population numbers contracted recently, the supply of new housing has likely matched local demand, giving buyers plenty of opportunities, while newly built properties carry an average construction value of $662,000, pointing to developer activity focused on higher-end, upmarket houses. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $760,000 during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
In comparison to the Rest of NSW, Callala Bay displays a higher level of construction activity (29.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year period), preserving choices for buyers and bolstering demand for existing housing stock. Newly approved properties are comprised of 67.0% standalone houses and 33.0% medium-density dwellings or apartments, showcasing an increasing proportion of attached options that offer choices across various budgets, from large family residences to compact homes. This represents a clear shift from the existing housing profile (which stands at 95.0% houses), indicating a decline in raw land availability for development and adjusting to changing lifestyle choices and housing costs. With approximately 115 people per approval, Callala Bay is categorized as a low-density area. Faced with stable or contracting population projections, Callala Bay is likely to experience reduced pressure on housing, which should establish advantageous conditions for purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Callala Bay
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 46 current infrastructure and development projects close to Callala Bay, worth an estimated $5.48 billion. 10 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and retail. 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 planning changes, and regional developments are major drivers of regional performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent projects in the broader region include the Illawarra-Shoalhaven Regional Transport Plan 2041, Sydney-Canberra Rail Connectivity And Capacity, the South Pacific Offshore Wind Project, and the Paling Yards Wind Farm.
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Revitalisation of Vincentia Village Shopping Mall Precinct
Council has revitalised the Burton Street Mall at Vincentia Village shopping centre to create a vibrant community hub and attract tourists. The $4.3 million upgrade, partially funded by the Australian Government's Building Better Regions Fund, includes a raised outdoor dining area, shade structures, an improved car park, amenity upgrades, landscaping, street furniture, and a new playground/water play area. The project aims to stimulate the local economy and was officially completed in May 2024.
Vincentia Coastal Village - Project Modification 9 and Concept Plan Mod 17
Modification application for the Vincentia Coastal Village Concept Plan (MP06_0060-Mod-17) and the Vincentia District Town Centre Stage 1 project approval (MP06_0025-Mod-9). The modification seeks amendments to staging, land uses, car parking, and a reduction in gross floor area, incorporating specialty retail, bulky goods, a pet store, a vet, a medical centre, a gym, and a 120-place child care centre. Approved by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment in February 2026.
West Culburra Development
Masterplanned mixed-use community on approximately 46 hectares along Culburra Road, delivering around 400 new homes (244 low-density residential lots plus approximately 160 medium-density apartments), a town centre expansion with mixed-use commercial and retail space, 13 industrial lots, sports fields, parks and environmental reserves. The State Significant Development concept plan was approved by the NSW Land and Environment Court in December 2021. EPBC approval under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act was granted in May 2025.Stage 1 DA (DA2025/2276) covering 244 residential lots, 13 industrial lots, roads and civil infrastructure was lodged with Shoalhaven City Council in November 2025 and placed on public exhibition until December 2025. Early works DAs for site preparation were approved by council in May 2025. A minimum 10% affordable housing component (approximately 40 dwellings) will be gifted to a tier-1 Community Housing Provider.
Bayswood Development
Master planned residential community integrated with natural bushland near Jervis Bay National Park, focused on sustainability. The design includes water sensitive urban design (WSUD) within parklands, an extensive urban drainage network, and sewer and water reticulation. An old document suggested a total yield of 607 residential lots.
Worrigee Road Subdivision
Development-approved subdivision creating 134 low-density semi-rural residential lots across two parcels totaling 95.61 hectares. The site includes the former Vineyards Golf Links and an adjacent rural property. Lot sizes range from 2,500 to 4,869 square meters, zoned R2 Low Density Residential, featuring full urban services including sewer, water, power, and NBN connectivity.
HomeCo Vincentia
Retail centre serving the local community, formerly known as Vincentia Marketplace, now owned and operated by HomeCo. Major tenants include Woolworths and ALDI, along with 31 specialty stores. It features free parking and is a key convenient shopping destination in the Shoalhaven region. The centre's developer was Fabcot.
New Primary School and Public Preschool in Worrigee
A new primary school for approximately 550 students and a public preschool for up to 60 children per day to serve the growing communities of Worrigee and South Nowra, which have seen a 150 percent increase in new dwellings over the past decade. The three-storey primary school will feature 24 modern classrooms with multipurpose spaces, three support learning classrooms, a multipurpose hall with canteen and covered outdoor learning area (COLA), library, staff and administration facilities, sports field and multipurpose sports court, and onsite parking.The co-located preschool will feature three specially designed rooms and a quality outdoor play area, along with an administration area, amenities, staff kitchen and storage. Part of the NSW Government's commitment to deliver 100 new public preschools, with artist's impressions released to the community in April 2026. The preschool is expected to open in 2027 and the primary school in 2028.
Bay and Basin NSW Ambulance Station
The upgrade and reconfiguration of the Bay and Basin NSW Ambulance Station was delivered as part of Stage 1 of the NSW Government's Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration (RAIR) Program. This initiative enhanced emergency services across regional NSW by providing modern, purpose-built facilities for paramedics. The program focus included internal parking for emergency vehicles, administration areas, and improved staff amenities to meet growing local health needs.
832 residents of Callala Bay are employed, from a labour force of 858. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 47.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,707, 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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Callala Bay is home to a qualified workforce with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate of just 3.0%, compiled from regional statistical data by AreaSearch. In March 2026832 local residents were employed. The local jobless rate is 1.1% lower than the 4.1% rate in Regional NSW, though workforce participation is considerably lower (47.6% relative to 60.6% in Regional NSW). According to Census records, a modest 12.8% of workers performed their jobs from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures. The dominant employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and construction.
The community displays a clear concentration in public administration & safety, where the employment proportion is 2.0 times the regional benchmark. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, accounting for 0.6% of jobs compared to the regional standard of 5.3%. The mismatch between the Census working population and resident counts suggests the local area offers relatively few jobs directly within its boundaries. An analysis by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS data over the 12 months leading to March 2026 shows that the total labor force shrank by 0.2% and employment fell by 1.8%, leading to a 1.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment decline by 0.9% and the labor force shrink by 0.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.5 percentage points. Broader national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Callala Bay. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with local employment configurations to project future trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors will perform very differently. Applying these sector-specific growth forecasts to the local occupational mix indicates that employment for residents should rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Callala Bay is $1,289 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $645 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,252 a year against an average of $60,823. 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 financial year 2023, taxpayers in Callala Bay registered a median income of $48,252 and an average of $60,823. These figures sit below national benchmarks and contrast with a regional median of $52,390 and average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $53,232 (median) and $67,100 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics from 2021 indicate that household, family, and individual incomes in Callala Bay fall between the 18th and 19th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest segment includes 30.4% of residents (643 people) earning between $800 - 1,499, differing from the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common at 29.9%. Once housing costs are paid, 85.8% of income is retained, placing the area in the 22nd percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Callala Bay had 890 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 53% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,697 a month. Rent absorbs 30.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.4%. 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, the housing mix in Callala Bay consisted of 94.6% detached houses and 5.3% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Home ownership was notably higher than the regional average, with 53.2% of homes owned outright, while the remaining properties were split between those with a mortgage (24.9%) and rented properties (21.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the regional average at $1,697, whereas the median weekly rent was registered at $390, compared to Regional NSW averages of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Callala Bay are below the Australian median of $1,863, while rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Callala Bay counted 890 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 36% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the vast majority of households at 72.7%, consisting of couples with children at 24.3%, couples without children at 36.2%, and single-parent households at 11.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.3%, comprising sole-person households at 25.2% and group shared homes at 1.7%. The typical household contains 2.4 people, matching the average across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.2% of adults in Callala Bay hold a university qualification, including 11.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 158 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 972 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 attainment rates present challenges for the area, as the proportion of residents with a university qualification (18.2%) is considerably lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap highlights a key area for targeted educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a qualification in these fields, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (32.0%). A total of 23.8% of the local population is enrolled in some form of structured education.
Within this student population, 7.7% attend high school, 7.4% are in primary school, and 2.8% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Callala Bay means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 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 transport connectivity includes 18 active transport stops operating within Callala Bay, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes that provide a total of 89 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is considered good, with homes situated an average of 225 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential character, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 95%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. A relatively low 12.8% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census records, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency averages 12 journeys per day across the route network, representing roughly 4 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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57.8% of residents in Callala Bay report no long-term health condition. 7.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the frequency of chronic conditions, Callala Bay faces notable health issues. The prevalence of common medical ailments is visible among younger and older residents alike, while the proportion of residents holding private health insurance is relatively modest at approximately 51% of the population (~1,079 people). The most frequent health issues reported by residents were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 12.6 and 8.7% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 57.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Residents of working age face notable physical challenges, showing higher rates of chronic illness. The area has 32.3% of its population aged 65 and over (683 people), compared to 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health conditions among older residents present difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Callala Bay is largely Australian-born, at 84.9% of residents, with 6.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.7%) and Australian (27.9%). 3.8% 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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Callala Bay shows lower cultural diversity relative to broader benchmarks, with 84.9% of its residents born in Australia, 93.2% holding citizenship, and 94.0% speaking only English in a household setting. Christianity is the principal religion, representing 56.5% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. When looking at family background and parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Callala Bay are English at 30.7%, Australian at 27.9%, and Scottish at 9.0%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Croatian is highly represented at 1.3% of Callala Bay (compared to 0.3% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%), and Russian at 0.5% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Callala Bay is 51, older than 93% of areas nationally. 17.2% 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 of 51 years in Callala Bay is higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 18.3% locally, which is higher than the regional average and well above the national figure of 9.4%, while 25 - 34 year-olds are underrepresented at 7.5%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 75 to 84 age group expanded from 9.2% to 11.3% of the population, and the 65 to 74 cohort grew from 16.6% to 18.3%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.5% to 11.3%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 16.9% to 15.4%.
By 2041, Callala Bay is expected to experience significant shifts in its age structure. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 54% (30 people), increasing from 57 to 88 residents. This aging trend is clear, as residents aged 65+ account for 54% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 75 to 84 and 45 to 54 age categories are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Callala 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 20 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,234 at the 2021 Census → 2,117 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 (SAL10756). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.