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Casey has an estimated 6,748 residents, up from 6,471 at the 2021 Census — a change of 277 people, or 4.3%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. That puts 2,576 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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The suburb of Casey currently has an estimated population of around 6,748 as of Aug 2026. This figure represents an increase of 277 people, which equals a 4.3% rise from the 2021 Census count of 6,471 people. The upward shift is derived from a resident population of 6,731, a number calculated by AreaSearch after reviewing the most recent ERP data release from the ABS dated June 2025 and incorporating an extra 15 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density ratio of 2,575 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb in the upper quartile compared to other national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Over the last ten years, the suburb of Casey has shown steady expansion, achieving a 2.2% compound annual growth rate that exceeds that of the SA4 region. Most of the population increase has been attributed to natural growth, which accounted for approximately 64.0% of the total gains observed in recent times. Future demographic trajectories for the suburb of Casey utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 models anchored to a 2022 baseline, supplemented beyond 2032 or across unrepresented areas by ACT Government SA2 age-specific projections based on 2022. Anticipated growth tracks marginally beneath the nationwide median across statistical divisions, with composite SA2 projections indicating an addition of 661 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 9.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
86 new dwellings have been approved in Casey over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That is 0.2 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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Examining statistical area building figures from the ABS, AreaSearch notes that the suburb records an annual rate of roughly 17 residential approvals, totaling an estimated 86 homes over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 1 dwelling sanctioned during FY-25 to date. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 40.4 incoming residents arrived per constructed dwelling, creating an environment where incoming demand substantially outstrips fresh residential stock, typically driving asset values upward and intensifying buyer interest. Developers are targeting higher-end buyers, as reflected by an average expected construction cost of $500,000 per dwelling, while $340,000 in non-residential building approvals this financial year underscores a market oriented primarily around housing.
Construction levels in the district lag behind Australian Capital Territory benchmarks, with this relative shortage of incoming supply serving to support pricing and demand for existing stock. Output also trails national norms, pointing to an established urban footprint alongside potential planning limitations. Recent residential construction has consisted entirely of standalone houses, preserving a suburban, family-oriented neighborhood character. Furthermore, homebuilders are delivering freestanding houses at rates above the 76.0% Census share, highlighting persistent appetite for spacious family accommodation amidst wider urbanization. The locality records approximately 6687 people per dwelling approval, characteristic of a mature residential landscape. Longer-term forecasts anticipate the addition of 644 residents to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current building volumes are broadly aligned with forward population estimates, though purchaser rivalry may heighten as the community expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Casey
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Casey, worth an estimated $343 million. A further 48 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.6 billion. 8 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 capital programs and urban development exert a major influence on district growth. AreaSearch has highlighted 7 key initiatives set to shape the area, including the Gold Creek Country Club Build-to-Rent (Gold Creek Golf Club Redevelopment), Gold Creek Events Facility and 60-room Hotel, North Gungahlin Health Centre, and the Casey Emergency Services Station.
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Gold Creek Homestead Precinct
An $80 million intergenerational precinct comprising the restoration of the historic 1860s Gold Creek Homestead and a major expansion of The Grove Ngunnawal retirement village. The project includes 45 premium independent living villas, featuring Australia's first retirement 'Passive House' pilot for ultra-low energy consumption. The restored Homestead officially reopened in March 2026 as a multipurpose community hub. Construction continues on a co-located 124-bed residential aged care facility by Arcare, featuring a three-storey design with a cafe, wellness gym, and cinema, targeted for completion in late 2026 or early 2027.
Gold Creek Events Facility and 57-Room Hotel
Proposal for a two-storey, 550-seat place of assembly (events facility) with an ancillary three-storey, 57-room hotel, basement/undercroft and surface parking, and retention/adaptation of the heritage-listed former Roman Catholic Church at Gold Creek Village. Proposed by Rakesh Bhutani, CEO of the Canberra Business and Technology College, to provide a large-capacity community and cultural event venue for Canberra. The DA (202342382 / S144B) was refused by the ACT Planning and Land Authority on 15 Aug 2024, citing non-support from the ACT Heritage Council and Transport Canberra and City Services, a 77-space parking shortfall, non-compliant boundary setbacks, and inconsistency with CZ6 zone heritage and landscape objectives.The proponent indicated intent to lodge a reconsideration application, and an EPSDD reconsideration referral for this DA was logged in late 2024, but as of Jul 2026 no public record confirms a successful reconsideration, ACAT appeal outcome, or resubmission.
Gold Creek Country Club Build-to-Rent (Gold Creek Golf Club Redevelopment)
Proposal by Gungahlin Golf Investments and Konstantinou Group for a staged approximately 694 dwelling build-to-rent and commercial accommodation redevelopment over about 10 years while retaining the 18-hole golf course. The enabling subdivision and Crown lease variation were refused in September 2024 due to inconsistency with the National Capital Plan. In October 2025 ACAT overturned the refusal of three associated development applications and remitted them to the ACT Planning Authority for assessment. The project remains under assessment and has not been approved.
North Gungahlin Health Centre
A new community health centre planned for a 2.4-hectare greenfield site on Kingsland Parade in Casey, close to Casey Market Town and public transport. The centre will offer free preventative health services, treatment for chronic disease, and a strong focus on child and family services for the growing North Gungahlin community. It will be staffed by a multidisciplinary team of nurses, allied health workers and visiting medical professionals, complementing existing nurse-led Walk-in Centres and the Gungahlin Community Health Centre.The wider precinct will also include a new indoor sports facility and a co-located ACTAS Ambulance and Fire Station. Funded through the 2024-25 ACT Budget at 21.72 million dollars, with detailed design underway and the development application stage expected to follow in 2025.
Casey Emergency Services Station
New emergency services station planned for Casey in West Gungahlin to support ACT Ambulance Service and ACT Fire & Rescue operations. ACT Government information says investigation and concept design have progressed, with the station intended to improve emergency services access and response times for the growing Gungahlin region. The station forms part of the broader Casey community precinct near Kingsland Parade, alongside planned health and community facilities.
Taylor Residential Estate
A major greenfield residential development in Gungahlin by the Suburban Land Agency. The estate accommodates approximately 2,500 dwellings, including a mix of detached homes, townhouses, and apartments. It features community facilities such as Taylor Park, Margaret Hendry School, and the new Agnes Shea High School which opened for Year 7 students in early 2025. Recent updates include the commencement of 49 new affordable homes through the Affordable Housing Project Fund, with construction of build-to-rent and rental units beginning between late 2025 and late 2026.
Gungahlin Tennis Facility (Amaroo Tennis Centre)
New regional tennis hub featuring 10 full-size ITF standard courts, 2 Hot Shots courts for junior development, a hitting wall, pavilion with female-friendly change rooms, LED lighting for night play, accessible pathways, and a 33-vehicle carpark. The facility supports diverse programs including Hot Shots, cardio tennis, school programs, and competitive leagues for all ages and abilities. Joint funding of $9.934 million from the ACT Government and $400,000 from Tennis ACT and Tennis Australia. Construction commenced September 2025 by Complex Co.Tennis ACT and affiliated clubs will operate and maintain the facility.
Jacka Local Centre
A sustainable mixed-use local centre featuring a minimum of 55 dwellings and 1,000 to 1,500 square metres of commercial and retail space. The project follows a 'shop-top' housing model and is central to the Jacka masterplan, which emphasizes all-electric living and high-quality public realms.
4,118 residents of Casey are employed, from a labour force of 4,267. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 81.8%. 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 4,945, about 73% 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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A well-qualified local talent pool characterizes the district, featuring solid representation across vital service sectors, an unemployment rate of only 3.5%, and consistent job conditions over the past year according to aggregated AreaSearch data. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 4,118, while local unemployment sat 0.6% below the broader Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation reached an elevated 81.8%, compared to 70.6% across Australian Capital Territory. Remote work was recorded by only 10.1% of residents at the Census, although pandemic containment directives should be noted. Key sectors employing local workers include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.
Nonetheless, public administration & safety accounts for 29.2% of the local workforce, trailing the Australian Capital Territory figure of 30.4%. With the area being predominantly residential, local workplace opportunities remain constrained relative to the size of the resident workforce according to Census comparisons. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics over the 12 months to March 2026 indicate a 0.2% rise in employment alongside a 1.1% expansion in the labour pool, which elevated the jobless rate by 0.9 percentage points. Across Australian Capital Territory, employment lifted by 0.3% and the labour force grew 1.1%, leading to a 0.7 percentage points rise in unemployment. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide further context for future workforce demand. Modeling these five-year and ten-year nationwide sectoral forecasts (projected at 6.6% and 13.7% respectively) against the local workforce structure suggests potential employment gains of 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighting calculation that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
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Median household income in Casey is $2,680 a week (about $139,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,349 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $75,532 a year against an average of $87,466. 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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Tax office figures published for financial year 2023 place taxpayer median earnings at $75,532 and the average at $87,466, exceeding Australian Capital Territory levels of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Adjusting for 10.44% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 lifts estimated values to approximately $83,418 (median) and $96,597 (average) by March 2026. At the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings placed between the 93rd and 95th percentiles nationally. Roughly 38.1% of individuals (2,570 individuals) receive weekly incomes between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 34.3%. A substantial 43.4% take home weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, underscoring solid local purchasing capacity.
Accommodation expenses absorb 16.5% of income, yet robust earnings retain disposable income in the 92nd percentile alongside a SEIFA income position in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Casey had 2,202 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 2% apartments. 58% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 12% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $502 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.7%. 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 most recent Census, the local housing stock comprised 75.6% standalone houses and 24.4% other formats (including semi-detached dwellings and apartments), contrasted with 63.3% houses and 36.7% alternative dwellings across Australian Capital Territory. Fully owned homes accounted for 11.8%, below the regional benchmark, while 58.4% carried a mortgage and 29.8% were tenant-occupied. Monthly mortgage commitments averaged $2,167 in the locality, compared to $2,080 territory-wide and $1,863 nationally. Typical weekly rents stood at $502, outpacing both the Australian Capital Territory median of $450 and the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Casey counted 2,202 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 79.3% of local households, consisting of couples with children (47.0%), couples without children (20.7%), and single parent families (10.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.7%, comprising lone person households at 17.9% and group households at 2.9%. The average household occupancy of 2.9 people exceeds the Australian Capital Territory median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.3% of adults in Casey hold a university qualification, including 24.4% with a bachelor degree and 13.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 100% of areas nationally. A further 17.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Academic credentials in the district exceed standard benchmarks, with 42.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees compared to 30.4% across Australia. Within this group, bachelor qualifications account for 24.4%, postgraduate degrees represent 13.9%, and graduate diplomas comprise 4.0%. Vocational certifications are held by 29.8% of residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificate qualifications (17.1%). Formal study participation is elevated, with 35.0% of the population engaged in learning programs. Enrolments include 12.3% attending primary school, 7.0% in secondary education, and 6.4% undertaking tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Casey reaches 17 stops on 54 routes, timetabled for about 2,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 connectivity in the suburb of Casey encompasses 17 stops serviced by buses across 54 separate routes, generating 2,581 weekly trips. Residents experience convenient transit access, residing an average of 194 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential orientation of the suburb, private vehicles serve as the primary travel choice for 91% of commuters, supported by an ownership level of 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home participation stood at 10.1% at the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era conditions. Transit services maintain an average timetable of 368 daily trips across the local network, providing roughly 151 weekly departures per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.8% of residents in Casey report no long-term health condition. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch reviews of mortality statistics and chronic condition rates, local health measures remain favorable across all demographics, accompanied by high private health coverage of approximately 62% of all residents (4,166 people), surpassing the national level of 55.7%. Prominent recorded conditions include mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.5 and 7.6% of residents respectively, whereas 76.8% reported having no health conditions, higher than the 70.2% recorded across Australian Capital Territory. Favorable outcomes are evident among residents under 65, while seniors aged 65 and over make up 6.8% of the community (458 people), below the 14.2% territory-wide figure.
Senior health metrics track above average, aligning closely with national standing.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.3% of Casey residents were born overseas and 33.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (22.2%) and English (20.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures indicate that 32.3% of the community was born overseas, with 33.5% utilizing a language other than English in their homes. Christianity represents the predominant faith at 42.1%, while individuals identifying with Other religions make up 3.1%, noticeably exceeding the Australian Capital Territory proportion of 1.4%. Regarding parental ancestral origins, leading backgrounds include Australian at 22.2%, English at 20.1%, and Other at 16.1%. Specific community shares also show divergence from territory norms: Indian backgrounds comprise 6.0% (compared to 3.3% regionally), Croatian heritage accounts for 1.6% (against 0.9%), and Sri Lankan ancestry stands at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Casey is 33, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 27.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure of the suburb of Casey is centered around working-age households. August 2026 figures show that 38.0% of the community consists of adults aged 25 - 44, compared to 32.8% across Australian Capital Territory, while residents aged 65+ account for 6.8%, well below the regional rate of 14.2%. The median age is estimated at 33, compared to 32 at the 2021 Census, trailing the territory median of 35 and the nationwide Census figure of 38. Individuals aged 45 - 64 have increased their share from 17.6% at the Census to an estimated 21.4%, and this group is projected to record the largest numeric increase by 2041, rising by 429 (30%) to 1,873.
The retiree cohort (65+) is forecast to achieve the highest rate of expansion, climbing 44% to 662, whereas the young to middle aged adult segment is anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Casey
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,471 at the 2021 Census → 6,748 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 Aug 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 (SAL80033). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.