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The median house price in Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) is $993k, with units at $930k. House values have moved 3.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) has an estimated 2,266 residents, up from 2,061 at the 2021 Census — a change of 205 people, or 9.9%. Growth has averaged 2.2% a year over five years. That puts 1,111 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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Carrington's population is estimated at around 2,266 as of May 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations of updated ABS data and validated new addresses. This represents a gain of 205 people (9.9%) relative to the 2,061 people documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population of 2,263 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 data release, supplemented by 18 new validated locations post-Census. With a density of 1,110 persons per square kilometer, the area aligns closely with typical suburban averages. The 9.9% growth outpaced both the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and the surrounding SA4 region, establishing the suburb as a local growth frontrunner.
This expansion was driven heavily by international migration, which accounted for approximately 37.0% of the overall increase, though interstate migration and natural increase also made positive contributions. Projections for each SA2 region rely on 2024 releases from the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as the base year, supplemented by 2022 NSW Government projections utilizing a 2021 base for any uncovered areas. Age-specific growth rates derived from these figures are applied to years 2032 through 2041. Future expectations suggest the suburb will experience population expansion exceeding the median of non-metropolitan Australian locations, with projections indicating an addition of 341 residents by 2041, which represents a total growth of 14.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
43 new dwellings have been approved in Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 4.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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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Statistical building approvals compiled by AreaSearch indicate that the suburb has averaged approximately 8 residential approvals annually, totaling 43 approved homes over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 1 approval during FY-26 so far. Because 5.5 people relocated to the area for every completed home during the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains well ahead of supply, typically driving up values and boosting buyer rivalry. The average construction cost for new homes stands at $484,000, indicating that building activity is focused on the higher-end market segment.
In contrast, commercial approvals reached $1.6 million this financial year, pointing to a primarily residential focus for new activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, building volume per capita in Carrington is about three-quarters the average, placing the suburb in the 6th percentile of all analyzed locations nationally, which restricts choice and directs attention toward existing properties. New construction consists of 10.0% standalone houses and 90.0% semi-detached or high-density dwellings. This focus on denser formats offers more accessible options for buyers, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a distinct shift from the current housing composition of 62.0% standalone houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land, changing preferences, and a demand for diverse, cost-effective options. With roughly 4503 residents for every single approval, the area behaves like an established, mature market. Looking forward, the population of Carrington is projected to rise by 338 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates. If development maintains its current pace, additions to housing stock may fall short of population gains, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting upward price trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Carrington (Newcastle - NSW)
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Carrington (Newcastle - NSW), worth an estimated $87 million. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $73 billion. 18 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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 and planning changes significantly impact area performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 key developments that are expected to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include the Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, the Hunter Park Precinct, the Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence, and the University of Newcastle, City Campus Development, with relevant details provided in the listings.
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East End Newcastle
Iris Capital is delivering a $1 billion urban renewal project transforming four city blocks in Newcastle's historic East End. The final phase, comprising Stages 3 and 4, includes five distinct buildings: Lyrique, Kingston, Portline, Gibbs and Moore, and Bluebell. This release adds luxury apartments and a new Italian-inspired public Market Square with approximately 1,731 square metres of retail space. The project integrates heritage preservation of the former David Jones and Municipal buildings with modern resident amenities including a rooftop pool, gym, and hydrotherapy spa.The precinct is designed to reconnect the city with the harbor and is supported by significant public domain upgrades by the City of Newcastle.
University of Newcastle, City Campus Development
A long-term strategic plan to strengthen the University of Newcastle's presence in the CBD. The project involves the development of a new campus with seven new education and student accommodation buildings. This includes a nine-storey student housing block with 445 beds, 130sq m retail, 10,765sq m GFA, 82 bicycle spaces, aiming for 5 Star Green Star, as well as the School of Creative Industries and an Innovation Hub.
East End Village - Hunter Street Revitalisation
Multimillion-dollar revitalisation project for Hunter Street's eastern precinct, reinstating it as a traditional high street with new paving, roadway, footpaths, multi-function street lighting, street furniture, landscaping, new public spaces, enhanced pedestrian facilities, and cycleway extensions. It is being delivered across multiple stages with more than $16 million invested in the initial three phases and an additional $16.7 million in federal funding for the upcoming fourth phase.
The Store Newcastle
A major redevelopment of the historic former Newcastle Co-Operative Store site into two luxury residential towers reaching 28 and 30 storeys. The project features 352 apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms. Residents have access to an acre of resort-style amenities including a swimming pool, tennis court, rooftop observation deck, and private event spaces. The ground floor integrates retail and commercial spaces, connecting directly to the Newcastle Interchange.
Dairy Farmers Towers
A landmark redevelopment of the historic Dairy Farmers Corner featuring two residential towers of 30 and 25 storeys. The project delivers 191 luxury apartments and five levels of commercial space. It incorporates heritage-listed elements including the iconic glass milk bottle and clock tower into a public art installation. Resident amenities include a precinct pool, gym, wine bar with cellar, and a collaborative work hub.
Rail Bridge Row Affordable Housing Development
Transforming a 4,125 sqm former heavy rail corridor site into a mixed-use affordable housing development. Delivered in partnership with Home in Place, it features 48 affordable housing units above ground-floor commercial space, complete with a new laneway and commuter cycleway connection.
Mayfield Concept Plan
Development of a 90-hectare port-side site for diversified trade and renewable energy logistics. Key active works include a $36 million waterside berth extension at the Multipurpose Terminal to accommodate vessels up to 300 metres, awarded to Brady Marine and Civil in April 2026. This complements previous investments in heavy-lift cranes for wind turbine and battery components. Simultaneously, EnergyCo is progressing the adjacent Newcastle Logistics Precinct on the former Intertrade site to provide storage for the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, with procurement for hardstand and infrastructure ongoing through 2026.
Sovereign Park | The Hill
Sovereign Park is a residential development of 158 apartments, penthouses and terraced townhomes across four low-rise buildings on a 1.22-hectare site at 11-17 Mosbri Crescent, The Hill, Newcastle, on the former NBN Studios site. Designed by Marchese Partners with landscaping by Arcadia Landscape Architects, the project includes a rooftop infinity pool, outdoor gym, residents pavilion and about 2000 sq m of green space. Construction commenced in 2023 and was well underway as of January 2026, with slab pours largely complete and vertical construction progressing on Building A and B.The project is being delivered by Stronach Property with construction by MARS Building.
1,302 residents of Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,370. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 70.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% 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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Data indicates the suburb possesses a highly qualified workforce with a strong concentration of professional services, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. As of March 2026, there are 1,302 working residents, with unemployment tracking 0.9% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is unusually strong at 70.6%, compared to the regional standard of 60.6%. Census data reveals that 29.9% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and construction.
Notably, the concentration of professional & technical positions is 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented at 0.3%, compared to the regional rate of 5.3%. While there are job opportunities within the immediate area, comparisons between the resident working population and local employment positions suggest a large portion of the workforce travels outside the suburb for employment. Based on SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from the surrounding region, the recent 12-month period saw a contraction of 1.2% in the labor force and a 2.7% reduction in total employment, resulting in a 1.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary widely by sector. Weighting these projections to the local employment mix suggests a potential growth of 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation that does not account for specific local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) is $1,766 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $930 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,885 a year against an average of $65,315. 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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Based on postcode-level ATO statistics for financial year 2023, Carrington taxpayers recorded a median income of $53,885 and an average income of $65,315. These figures track just below the national average and compare to regional figures of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated values for March 2026 are approximately $59,446 for the median and $72,056 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual incomes ranked in the 71st percentile ($930 per week), while household earnings sat in the 51st percentile.
Income distribution shows that 33.5% of the population (759 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring regional patterns where 29.9% fall into this range. Affordability pressures are notable, with residents retaining 81.3% of their income, which ranks in the 48th percentile, while the SEIFA income index places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) had 856 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 62% detached houses and 8% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 61.8% standalone houses and 38.2% alternative options like townhouses, apartments, or other structures, contrasting with Regional NSW where houses make up 82.6% and other formats account for 17.4%. Homeownership rates in the suburb trailed the region at 24.6%, with the remaining properties divided between mortgaged homes (30.6%) and rental properties (44.8%). The median monthly mortgage cost of $1,950 was higher than the regional average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $430 exceeded the regional figure of $330.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are notably higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) counted 856 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 941 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 86% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 59.3% of all households, which includes 20.2% couples raising children, 26.7% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent arrangements. The remaining 40.7% consist of non-family households, with single-person households representing 31.4% and group shared households making up 9.1%. The average household occupancy of 2.2 individuals is slightly smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.5% of adults in Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) hold a university qualification, including 24.9% with a bachelor degree and 8.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 124 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 990 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 proportion of residents holding higher education credentials in Carrington is significantly above regional benchmarks, with 35.5% of those aged 15+ possessing a university qualification, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the suburb well for knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 24.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational qualifications are also common, with 32.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 10.8% with advanced diplomas and 22.0% with certificates.
A high proportion of the population participates in education, with 27.2% of residents enrolled in some form of study. This includes 9.4% attending tertiary institutions, 7.4% in primary education, and 4.6% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) reaches 20 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 210 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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There are 20 active public transport stops within Carrington, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 3 distinct routes, providing a total of 213 passenger trips per week. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 151 meters from their nearest stop. Commuters mostly travel outside the suburb, with cars remaining the primary transport mode at 85%, followed by 6% who walk and 4% who cycle. The average vehicle ownership of 1.1 per household is below the regional average. Additionally, 29.9% of workers worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency across the network averages 30 departures daily, which translates to roughly 10 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.0% of residents in Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Carrington exhibits notable healthcare challenges based on evaluations of mortality and chronic condition data. Common medical conditions are present across different demographics, with higher rates observed among older residents. The proportion of the population with private health insurance stands at approximately 53% (~1,195 people), slightly leading the average SA2 region. The most prevalent health diagnoses in the area are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 11.0% and 8.9% of residents. Conversely, 67.0% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents experience chronic health conditions at rates above the regional average.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 15.0% of the population (339 people), which is lower than the 23.4% average for Regional NSW. While senior health outcomes present challenges, they rank lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 89.1% of residents, with 4.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.0%) and Australian (27.9%). 4.3% 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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The suburb displays lower levels of cultural diversity relative to broader averages, with 90.0% of residents holding citizenship, 89.1% born within Australia, and 95.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 37.8% of the population. The most distinct variance is in Judaism, which is practiced by none of the residents, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. English ancestry is the most common at 30.0% of the population, followed by Australian ancestry at 27.9% and Irish ancestry at 9.9%. Notable variations in other backgrounds include Russian ancestry representing 0.6% of the population (compared to 0.2% regionally), Welsh ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Macedonian ancestry at 0.4% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.0% 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 35 years in Carrington is considerably lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and slightly younger than the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 22.9% of the local population, compared to 4.3% for the 75 - 84 age group. This 25 - 34 concentration is notably higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, this cohort has expanded from 20.9% to 22.9% of the population. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 group decreased from 11.8% to 10.0%, and the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 12.8% to 11.5%.
Demographic projections suggest the age structure will change by 2041. The 25 to 34 group is expected to grow by 29%, adding 148 residents to reach 667, whereas the 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 cohorts are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Carrington (Newcastle - NSW)
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,061 at the 2021 Census → 2,266 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 (SAL10829). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.