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The median house price in Charlestown (NSW) is $1.08m, with units at $720k. House values have moved 5.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Charlestown (NSW) has an estimated 14,377 residents, up from 13,601 at the 2021 Census — a change of 776 people, or 5.7%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 214 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 50.0% of that increase. That puts 2,019 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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Charlestown (NSW) has a population of about 14,377 as of May 2026, calculated from ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census. This shows an expansion of 776 people (5.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 13,601 people. This shift is derived from a resident population of 14,306, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an additional 214 validated new addresses since the Census. The population density is 2,019 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level across locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 5.7% expansion in Charlestown (NSW) since the 2021 census was higher than the Rest of NSW (4.9%), making it a regional growth leader. Natural growth was the primary driver, accounting for roughly 50.0% of the population increase over recent times. For each SA2 location, AreaSearch uses projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. If data is unavailable for certain SA2 areas, NSW State Government projections from 2022 with a 2021 baseline are used. Growth rates for different age cohorts from these sources are also applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the population of Charlestown (NSW) is projected to increase by 1,569 persons to 2041, representing a total rise of 10.4% over 16 years, which is slightly below the median growth rate for non-metropolitan areas in Australia.
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379 new dwellings have been approved in Charlestown (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 75 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 82 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 37% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 57, 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, Charlestown averages approximately 75 new home approvals annually, with an estimated 379 residential properties approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 53 so far during FY-26. Market conditions appear balanced as 1.9 people moved to the area for every home built over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). However, this has risen to 3.8 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, suggesting heightened demand and a potential shortage.
Residential projects have an average construction cost of $448,000, indicating a focus on premium, upscale designs. Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $22.3 million have been recorded this financial year, pointing to steady business development. Recent construction comprises 37.0% houses and 63.0% medium-to-high density housing like townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward denser living options provides affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the existing housing stock (which stands at 76.0% houses), driven by limited land availability, changing lifestyles, and affordability pressures. The area has approximately 335 people for every dwelling approval, indicating a low-density development market. In the coming years, Charlestown is projected to add 1,498 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, new housing supply is expected to meet demand easily, creating favorable conditions for home buyers and potentially helping the population grow faster than current forecasts suggest.
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Development applications around Charlestown (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Charlestown (NSW), worth an estimated $513 million. A further 25 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.76 billion. 7 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, health & medical 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 infrastructure updates, major projects, and planning changes have a significant influence on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 24 projects that are likely to impact the area. Key developments include the Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion, Uniting Charlestown, the 27 Dickinson Street Residential Development, and the 14 Frederick Street Residential Development, with the list below highlighting the most relevant ones.
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Uniting Charlestown
A $300 million landmark seniors living and aged care development on the former TAFE campus at Tiral Street, Charlestown. Stage 1 delivers a 120-bed residential aged care home and 96 independent living units (ILUs). Stage 2 adds 107 ILUs and 133 residential apartments across four buildings ranging from 5 to 14 storeys. Amenities include a wellness centre, hairdresser, cafe, swimming pool, clubhouse, landscaped rooftop with BBQ area, walking paths, chapel and multi-faith space, and visiting rooms for GPs and allied health practitioners.The first seniors living development in NSW to receive State Significant Development Approval (SSDA) under the Housing State Environmental Planning Policy. Project management by TSA Riley, architecture by Plus Architecture.
14 Frederick Street Residential Development
Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a 7-storey building comprising 29 units. Apartment configurations include 1 one-bedroom apartment, 25 two-bedroom apartments and 3 three-bedroom apartments. Car parking for 31 vehicles proposed.
27 Dickinson Street Residential Development
DA approved development site for 27 apartments and one commercial space on a 1,214sqm corner block with 23 on-site car parks. The low-rise residential apartment complex is strategically positioned within walking distance of Charlestown Square and public transport links, targeting first home owners, affordable housing and investors.
Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion
A significant $131 million redevelopment of Lake Macquarie Private Hospital by Ramsay Health Care. Approved in May 2025, the project features a nine-storey expansion (SSD-38025700) adding 114 inpatient beds, five new operating theatres, and an expanded emergency department. The development also includes a new main entrance on Casey Street, ten consulting suites, and enhanced radiology and oncology services. As of April 2026, the project is integrated into the broader Gateshead Medical Precinct Planning Proposal, which seeks to rezone surrounding land to support a regionally significant health hub.Construction is phased to maintain hospital operations, with final completion targeted for 2027.
Macquarie Tower
Macquarie Tower is a 15-storey mixed-use development by GWH in Charlestown, featuring 54 residential apartments with panoramic ocean views, plus commercial space including the Hive Academy childcare facility and end-of-trip facilities. It is Lake Macquarie's tallest building.
Charlestown Health and Hospital Hub
A four-storey healthcare hub at 99 Pacific Highway, Charlestown, delivering over 8,000 square metres of floor space and 240 car parking spaces. Anchored by the Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown (operating theatres, procedure rooms, endoscopy suites and inpatient beds), the IPN Charlestown General Practice (the largest GP clinic in the Hunter Region with 20+ consulting rooms), Sonic Healthcare diagnostic imaging, pathology and skin cancer services, and Novatrials clinical research facility including a 30-bed Phase 1 inpatient unit.The project supersedes the earlier withdrawn SSD-35241384 proposal and represents a capital value of approximately $80 million in land and buildings, with total investment exceeding $100 million including fit-outs.
Charlestown Swim Centre Expansion
Completed $1.1 million expansion featuring a new indoor heated learn-to-swim pool (16m x 8m) with depth ranging from 60cm to 1m, designed specifically for teaching swimming skills to children from 6 months upwards. The facility now operates three pools and enables up to six classes to run simultaneously.
Highpoint
Highpoint is Lake Macquarie's tallest residential building, standing 165 metres above sea level with 17 levels comprising 68 apartments (one, two and three bedroom options) plus ground floor commercial space. The development features two entertainment terraces including a rooftop terrace with 360-degree views, premium finishes throughout, and a unique design with only four apartments per floor from level 4 upward, offering 15% more floor area than comparable CBD apartments.
7,820 residents of Charlestown (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 8,138. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 69.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,422, about 86% 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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The local workforce is highly educated with significant employment in essential services. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%, according to AreaSearch data compiled from statistical areas. As of March 2026, there are 7,820 working residents, and the unemployment rate is 0.2% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is particularly high at 69.7% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data reveals that 27.4% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
The local workforce has a notable concentration in health care & social assistance, with its share of employment being 1.2 times the average across the region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.2% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 5.3%. The locality is mainly residential and seems to have a limited number of local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of the working population to the resident population at the Census. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated by AreaSearch from wider regions shows that over the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 0.1% while total employment fell by 1.5%, resulting in a 1.4 percentage point rise 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 forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide clues about future employment trends. These projections for five and ten years have been mapped against the local industry profile to estimate future trends. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by industry. Applying these national projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment for Charlestown residents could grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, using a weighted calculation for illustration that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Charlestown (NSW) is $1,839 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $880 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,085 a year against an average of $75,049. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch postcode data for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in Charlestown have a median income of $56,085 and an average income of $75,049. This is higher than Regional NSW where the median is $52,390 and the average is $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $61,873 for the median and $82,794 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual, household, and family incomes in the area were at the 59th percentile nationally. The most common income range is $1,500 - 2,999, which includes 33.2% of residents (4,773 people), compared to 29.9% across the region.
High housing costs take up 15.4% of incomes, but strong earnings keep disposable income at the 57th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Charlestown (NSW) had 5,302 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 9% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing composition in Charlestown consisted of 76.2% detached houses and 23.8% other dwelling types such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership was lower than the regional average, with 35.2% of properties owned outright, while 38.1% had mortgages and 26.7% were rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,000 and the median weekly rent was $400, both higher than the Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330. Nationally, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Charlestown (NSW) counted 5,302 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,605 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 70.0% of all households, with 30.3% being couples with children, 26.8% being couples without children, and 12.2% being single parents. The remaining 30.0% are non-family households, consisting of lone person households at 26.1% and group houses at 3.9%. The median household size of 2.5 people is slightly above the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.5% of adults in Charlestown (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 20.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.5% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 1,397 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,033 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 local area has a strong academic profile, with university graduation rates at 28.5% of residents aged 15 and over, which is higher than the Rest of NSW average of 21.3%. Bachelor degrees are held by 20.2% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 37.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 26.5%. Enrolment rates are high, with 27.5% of the population currently undertaking studies.
This is comprised of 9.4% in primary school, 6.4% in high school, and 5.3% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Charlestown (NSW) reaches 128 stops on 56 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 analysis identifies 128 active transit stops in the area, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 56 different routes, which provide a total of 2,147 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 157 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and cars remain the primary mode of transport at 92%. Dwellings have an average of 1.4 vehicles. A high proportion of residents, 27.4%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.
Service frequency averages 306 daily trips across all routes, which is about 16 weekly trips per stop. The map shows the 100 closest stops to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.0% of residents in Charlestown (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Analysis of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence indicates notable health challenges in the community. However, private health insurance uptake is very high, covering approximately 57% of the population (~8,134 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most common medical issues, affecting 9.6% and 8.4% of residents. Meanwhile, 67.0% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health statistics for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.7% of the population (2,544 people), which is lower than the 23.4% average for Regional NSW.
Health outcomes for older residents present some challenges, with national rankings generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Charlestown (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 86.4% of residents, with 9.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (28.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population has lower cultural diversity than average, with 86.4% of residents born in Australia, 92.1% holding citizenship, and 90.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the main religion, followed by 49.7% of residents. The most noticeable religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which is practiced by 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries are English at 29.9%, Australian at 28.3%, and Scottish at 9.2%. There are also notable differences for other ethnic groups: Macedonian ancestry is represented by 1.1% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Welsh by 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and French by 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Charlestown (NSW) is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.3% 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 37 years is lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and very close to the Australian average of 38. The age breakdown shows a high proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds (15.5%), while the 65 - 74 age bracket is smaller (8.4%) than in Regional NSW. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 14.6% to 15.8%, while the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 10.8% to 9.7%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest shifts in the population structure, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by 564 people (25%) from 2,228 to 2,793, while the 65 to 74 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Charlestown (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 214 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,601 at the 2021 Census → 14,377 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 (SAL10884). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.