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The median house price in Cessnock is $736k, with units at $560k. House values have moved 8.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Cessnock has an estimated 16,809 residents, up from 16,300 at the 2021 Census — a change of 509 people, or 3.1%. 526 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 469 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Cessnock is home to an estimated 16,809 residents, drawing from AreaSearch analysis of ABS broader-area updates alongside post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 509 people (3.1%) relative to the 16,300 people counted in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this shift by pairing an updated resident count of 16,683—determined from the ABS June 2025 ERP figures—with 526 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With a density of 468 persons per square kilometer, the locality affords substantial open space alongside capacity for ongoing expansion.
The suburb of Cessnock trails the Rest of NSW (5.1%) by only 2.0 percentage points in its post-census growth of 3.1%, highlighting healthy expansion metrics. Population expansion was predominantly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 60.0% of net population additions in recent times. SA2-level modelling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections using 2022 as their base year, substituting NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (2022 release, 2021 base year) where gaps exist. Age-specific trajectories from these series are extended across all territories spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic patterns, the suburb of Cessnock is projected to experience strong expansion placing it in the top quartile of non-metropolitan regions nationwide, with SA2 projections pointing to an increase of 3,990 persons by 2041, representing an overall expansion of 23.0% across the 16 years.
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592 new dwellings have been approved in Cessnock over the past five years, an average of 118 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 131 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 71% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 110, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An evaluation of ABS building approval figures by AreaSearch reveals that Cessnock has averaged approximately 118 residential approvals per year, amounting to 592 homes across the last 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 110 approvals have been logged. With an average influx of just 0.5 new residents per year per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction is comfortably keeping pace with demand, expanding choices for buyers and accommodating potential growth beyond baseline forecasts. New builds carry an average expected construction cost of $347,000, sitting below the broader regional standard to offer relatively attainable options.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $28.4 million during this financial year, underscoring substantial commercial investment. Per capita residential development in Cessnock tracks at roughly three-quarters the volume observed in the Rest of NSW, yet ranks in the 75th percentile among evaluated localities nationwide. Recent building activity is divided between 71.0% detached dwellings and 29.0% attached dwellings, preserving the neighbourhood's open setting while prioritising spacious family housing. The market maintains an open footprint, recording approximately 147 people per dwelling approval. According to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Cessnock is anticipated to absorb 3,864 additional residents through to 2041. While ongoing residential supply is progressing at a steady rate relative to demographic projections, prospective buyers may encounter heightened market competition as population numbers climb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cessnock, worth an estimated $812 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.67 billion. 18 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Community outcomes and development trajectory are heavily steered by public works, planning strategies, and major infrastructure delivery. AreaSearch has pinpointed 11 key infrastructure initiatives poised to shape the surrounding area, highlighted by the Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment, Wollombi Road Upgrade Project, Apex Park Precinct Transformation, and North Ridge Estate.
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Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment
A 138 million dollar redevelopment delivering a new two-storey Acute Services Building. Features include an expanded Emergency Department, new operating theatres, day surgery spaces, two inpatient wards with ensuites, medical imaging, a Central Sterilising Services Department, and a modern pharmacy. As of May 2026, foundations are being laid with concrete pouring for the ground floor slab underway. The project includes the demolition of the Drinkwater Building, former View Street Clinic, and engineering workshops to facilitate the new clinical footprint.The hospital remains fully operational throughout works.
Wollombi Road Upgrade Project
Major staged upgrade of approximately 4km of Wollombi Road between Abbotsford Street, Bellbird and Allandale Road, Cessnock. The project includes road duplication, intersection upgrades, new traffic signals, shared paths, stormwater and utility works, and improved public transport infrastructure. The project supports the Bellbird North Urban Release Area and is expected to unlock around 3,500 future homes. Following termination of the original Stage 1 contract, Daracon was appointed in April 2026 to deliver the full project under a single construction program, with works continuing through 2027.
Apex Park Precinct Transformation
Transformation of the underutilised Apex Park into a thriving community and tourism precinct serving as an iconic gateway to the Hunter Valley vineyards. Funded by a $14 million Australian Government Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program grant secured in February 2025, the project involves naturalisation of Black Creek (currently concreted), all-abilities park features, Aboriginal storytelling and interpretive art developed with Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council, red cedar elements, meeting circles with water misting, a fishing net bridge, EV parking, upgraded disabled facilities, a kiosk building with kitchenette, and improved connectivity to the Cessnock Pool recreation area.Council issued a tender for a Principal Design Consultant in August 2025 to develop detailed design documentation.
Mount View Grange Estate
Mount View Grange Estate is a 240 hectare masterplanned residential community in Bellbird, located within the Hunter Valley region of NSW. The project is designed to deliver approximately 1,681 home sites along with a 3.11 hectare town centre site catering to supermarket, specialty retail, and community spaces. Staged civil and infrastructure works continue across the masterplan to supply ongoing releases for owner occupiers.
North Ridge Estate
North Ridge Estate is a master planned residential community on the top of Bellbird Ridge in Cessnock, in the Hunter Valley. The estate is planned to deliver over 350 residential lots, with lot sizes typically ranging from around 450 m2 up to more than 2,000 m2, many with views over surrounding bushland and the Hunter Valley. Construction of the subdivision has commenced, early stages are sold out and new land releases and house and land packages continue to be brought to market, offering buyers the flexibility to choose their own builder and design within a bushland setting a short drive from Cessnock CBD.
Vineyard Grove Estate
A boutique house and land estate in Cessnock set amongst scenic bushland and nearby Hunter Valley vineyards. Developed by Landlink Property Group, the estate offered land lots from 581m2 with proximity to the Hunter Expressway, Newcastle CBD (45 mins), and John Hunter Hospital (40 mins). Home and land packages were delivered by builders including Mojo Homes and McDonald Jones. The estate is now listed as a completed development on the Landlink website.
Campbell Lifestyle Estate
A thriving land lease community in the heart of Hunter Valley offering 165 architect-designed homes with resort-style facilities including heated outdoor swimming pool, clubhouse, gym, theatrette, bowling green, community garden, and sports pavilion. Features no entry fees, exit fees, or deferred management fees with residents keeping 100% of capital gains.
Weston Commercial Centre Masterplan
A masterplan to revitalise the Weston commercial centre through public domain improvements, enhanced pedestrian and cyclist connectivity, traffic calming, park upgrades, street tree planting, and heritage preservation. The plan aims to attract private redevelopment and activate the public domain for community and commercial uses, and forms part of the broader Kurri Kurri District Strategy adopted by Cessnock City Council in March 2018.
5,689 residents of Cessnock are employed, from a labour force of 6,189. Unemployment sits at 8.1%, with participation at 44.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% 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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The local labour market in Cessnock features an even balance of blue-collar and white-collar roles, with a marked concentration in industrial and manufacturing activities, an unemployment rate standing at 8.1%, and an estimated 1.8% expansion in employment over the preceding year according to AreaSearch figures. Working residents totalled 5,689 as of March 2026, though the jobless rate sits 4.0% above the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW, indicating room for labour market gains, and the local participation rate of 44.7% trails the regional figure of 60.6%. At the Census, only 12.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
Resident employment is primarily anchored by retail trade, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance. Mining represents an exceptional local strength, demonstrating an employment concentration 3.1 times that of the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.1% of the workforce, well under the 5.3% observed throughout Regional NSW. Comparison of Census resident worker totals against the local working population suggests a restricted volume of jobs situated directly within the area. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that over the twelve months leading to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.8% while the labour force grew by 0.7%, driving a 1.1 percentage points decrease in the jobless rate. In contrast, Regional NSW saw employment contract by 0.9%, the labour pool shrink by 0.4%, and unemployment climb by 0.5 percentage points. Broader trends can be drawn from the Mar-26 Jobs and Skills Australia employment outlook, which anticipates national employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Aligning these national sectoral trajectories with Cessnock's resident industry composition suggests an employment increase of 5.8% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (as a weighted baseline exercise that excludes bespoke local demographic modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cessnock is $1,192 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $588 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,287 a year against an average of $56,802. 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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ATO taxpayer records for financial year 2023 indicate that median earnings in the suburb of Cessnock stand at $45,287, alongside an average figure of $56,802. These statistics trail national benchmarks as well as Regional NSW, where the median is $52,390 and the average is $65,215. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $49,961 for median income and $62,664 for average income. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings all tracked between the 10th and 12th percentiles across the country.
In terms of earnings brackets, 28.3% of residents (4,756 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range, aligning with the 29.9% share recorded across the broader region. Severe housing stress is evident, with the area ranking in the 11th percentile as residents retain only 81.1% of their earnings after housing commitments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cessnock had 5,643 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 2% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,499 a month. Rent absorbs 26.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that the local housing stock in Cessnock consists of 84.3% separate houses and 15.7% semi-detached properties, apartments, or other structures, whereas Regional NSW records 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternate dwelling types. Outright ownership sits at 32.0%, trailing regional levels, while mortgaged properties make up 28.8% and rental accommodations account for 39.2%. Monthly mortgage payments run at a median of $1,499 and weekly rents register a median of $320, both sitting substantially below the Regional NSW medians of $1,733 and $330. On a countrywide scale, local mortgage repayments fall well beneath the Australian median of $1,863, and rents remain noticeably lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cessnock counted 5,643 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 31% 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 constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 66.8%, broken down into 24.5% couples without children, 21.9% couples with children, and 19.2% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.2%, consisting of lone person residences at 30.5% and group arrangements at 2.7%. The typical household size stands at 2.4 people, exactly matching the Regional NSW standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.5% of adults in Cessnock hold a university qualification, including 7.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 37.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,838 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 907 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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Tertiary attainment presents a key area for development locally, as the 10.5% share of residents holding university qualifications sits well behind the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Bachelor qualifications account for 7.8% of residents, while postgraduate awards and graduate diplomas represent 1.4% and 1.3% respectively. In contrast, vocational and technical pathways are heavily represented, with 46.4% of the population aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising 37.6% with certificates and 8.8% with advanced diplomas. A significant 34.3% of the local population is actively engaged in formal study. This cohort includes 12.9% attending primary school, 9.7% participating in secondary schooling, and 3.1% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cessnock reaches 188 stops on 75 routes, timetabled for about 880 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Local public transit infrastructure in Cessnock features 188 active stops offering bus connections. These facilities are linked across 75 distinct routes that generate 881 weekly passenger trips. Stop convenience is strong, with typical residential proximity measuring 154 meters. Private vehicles serve as the main commuting option for 94% of outbound-traveling workers, with household vehicle ownership averaging 1.3 per dwelling, below regional norms. Meanwhile, working from home was recorded at 12.3% in the 2021 Census, subject to potential COVID-19 pandemic effects. Across all transit lines, schedule frequency delivers an average of 125 trips per day, translating to roughly 4 weekly trips per individual stop.
The 100 closest stops relative to the centre of the area are illustrated on the provided map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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54.3% of residents in Cessnock report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 10.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch reveal noticeable challenges in Cessnock across various age groups, evidenced by rates of chronic illness and mortality metrics, while private health insurance uptake is comparatively constrained at approximately 49% of residents (~8,310 people). This sits below the 51.9% proportion observed across Regional NSW and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the two most widespread diagnoses locally, affecting 12.7 and 11.9% of the population respectively, whereas 54.3% of residents report no chronic health conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts show heightened rates of ongoing illness.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 20.3% of the community (3,412 people), a lower share than the 23.3% seen regionally, with health measures for this demographic tracking closely with broader nationwide patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cessnock is largely Australian-born, at 91.4% of residents, with 3.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.8%) and English (31.5%). 7.3% 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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Cultural diversity measures in Cessnock are comparatively modest, with 91.4% of the population born in Australia, 82.5% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.8% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 54.2% of residents compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parental background and ancestry, the three largest identifying groups are Australian at 32.8%, English at 31.5%, and Scottish at 9.3%. Notable variations also appear across other cultural backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry significantly higher at 7.3% compared to the 4.6% regional level, while Welsh and Samoan representation stand at 0.5% (vs 0.5%) and 0.1% (vs 0.1%) respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cessnock is 40. 26.9% 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 age profile in Cessnock leans noticeably towards younger cohorts. As of August 2026 estimates, individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 28.6% of the population compared to 23.5% in Regional NSW, while residents aged 65+ comprise 20.3% against 23.3% across the wider region. The estimated median age sits at 40 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census result and remaining 3 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census. The 25 - 44 age bracket has experienced the clearest expansion since the Census, growing from 27.0% to 28.6%, and is projected to lead future growth by adding 1,461 residents (30%) to reach 6,268 by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cessnock
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 7 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 526 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,300 at the 2021 Census → 16,809 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 (SAL10877). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.