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The median house price in Coniston is $1.03m, with units at $800k. House values have moved 1.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Coniston has an estimated 2,300 residents, up from 2,267 at the 2021 Census — a change of 33 people, or 1.5%. That puts 2,170 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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In the suburb of Coniston, demographic evaluations by AreaSearch combining broader ABS statistical releases with verified post-Census address additions place the local population at approximately 2,300 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 33 people (1.5%) compared to the 2,267 people counted during the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from an estimated resident count of 2,295 determined via the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 13 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. Consequently, population density stands at 2,169 persons per square kilometer, sitting above the nationwide benchmark tracked by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 85.0% of all recent demographic expansion in the suburb of Coniston. For local modeling across the suburb of Coniston, AreaSearch relies on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures pegged to a 2022 baseline, substituting NSW State Government SA2 metrics from 2022 (benchmarked to 2021) wherever gaps exist. Age-specific trajectories from these models are similarly applied across all sectors from 2032 to 2041. Forward-looking projections place the suburb of Coniston within the top quartile for expansion across regional Australia, with SA2 aggregations pointing to an expansion of 758 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 32.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
113 new dwellings have been approved in Coniston over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That is 10.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 9% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, 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 evaluations of ABS building approval records by AreaSearch show that Coniston averages approximately 22 residential development approvals annually, totaling an estimated 113 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 10 approved during FY-25 to date. Because population decreased over the prior period, local residential supply has comfortably accommodated demand, fostering balanced conditions and healthy choices for purchasers, while newly approved dwellings carry an average construction cost of $408,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $1.9 million have been recorded this financial year, underscoring an emphasis oriented primarily toward housing.
Recent planning approvals in Coniston consist of 9.0% standalone homes and 91.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density options creates accessible price points for incoming purchasers while drawing interest from first-home buyers, investors, and individuals seeking to downsize. Such output represents a clear shift away from the established built form (presently 51.0% houses), driven by tightening supplies of vacant land, changing lifestyle trends, and affordability constraints. With approximately 286 people per approval, the locality exhibits low-density characteristics. Long-term demographic forecasts anticipate that Coniston will add 753 residents by 2041 relative to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current building volumes are tracking alongside these forward projections, though purchasing conditions could see tightening competition as the population increases over time.
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 55 current infrastructure and development projects close to Coniston, worth an estimated $48.2 billion. 14 are already under construction and 35 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 development and local performance are fundamentally guided by surrounding planning frameworks, major works, and infrastructure upgrades. AreaSearch has pinpointed 1 specific initiative anticipated to exert an influence locally. Notable regional projects include the Wollongong to Coniston Rail Infrastructure Upgrade, the Wollongong Private Hospital Expansion, the Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone, alongside the Avani Wollongong Hotel and Aspen Mixed-Use Development, with key details provided below.
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Wollongong to Coniston Rail Infrastructure Upgrade
Part of the Rail Service Improvement Program, this project involves upgrading the rail corridor between Wollongong and Coniston. Works include replacing electrical cables and overhead wiring at the Coniston substation, installing new signalling equipment, and completing civil and structural activities to support the new Mariyung fleet. These upgrades facilitate more frequent services on the South Coast Line, targeting 15-minute peak and 30-minute off-peak intervals between Wollongong and Sydney CBD.
Avani Wollongong Hotel and Aspen Mixed-Use Development
Approved 18-storey mixed-use development at 22-30 Kenny Street, anchored by the planned Avani Wollongong Hotel and residential apartments above. The approved scheme includes 107 hotel suites, 105 apartments, ground-floor food, drink and commercial uses, basement parking, communal open space, a gym and pool. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2027. A later proposal to increase hotel rooms and add six levels was lodged, with the NSW Planning Portal showing the SSD alterations application as withdrawn.
Adria Village Figtree
Adria Village Figtree is an integrated seniors living and aged care community developed by Adria Care Limited at 7-13 Bellevue Road and 38-40 Princes Highway in Figtree. Granted development consent via the NSW Land and Environment Court (DA-2022/136) in May 2025, the development delivers a modern 104-bed residential aged care facility alongside independent living units, a wellness centre, café, and community hall. The masterplan integrates with the adjoining Mary Queen of Croats Church precinct with tailored overland stormwater infrastructure.
HYDE Wollongong
HYDE Wollongong is a mixed-use apartment development in the Wollongong CBD. The project comprises 107 apartments with ground floor commercial space across a main tower fronting Kenny Street and a lower tower fronting Keira Street, with resident amenities including common space and a rooftop outdoor pool. Apartments are being marketed as one, two and three-bedroom residences and sub-penthouses near MacCabe Park, Wollongong Central and the railway station.
300 Crown
300 Crown is an approved and now under construction 8 storey shop top housing project in Wollongong CBD. The development comprises 47 one, two and three bedroom apartments, ground floor commercial tenancies, basement parking, communal resident areas and a rooftop terrace with ocean views. The project includes demolition, tree removal, landscaping, Torrens title subdivision into two lots and land dedication for footpath widening.
Wollongong Private Hospital Expansion
A 12-storey western wing expansion of Wollongong Private Hospital, comprising a new 24-hour emergency department, radiation oncology (Basement Level 6), expanded operating theatres, ICU support, additional inpatient beds, a medi-hotel for recovering patients, and a new vehicular access from Urunga Parade. The proposal also includes an Indigenous birthing centre and walk-in health centre operated by the Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service (IAMS) within retained heritage buildings at 366 and 368 Crown Street. Five existing Urunga Parade dwellings will be demolished.The project is a State Significant Development (SSD-84096206) currently on public exhibition through the NSW Planning Portal.
Aspen (Avani Wollongong Hotel & Apartments)
Aspen is a landmark 24-storey mixed-use development in the Wollongong CBD, featuring the 140-room Avani Wollongong Hotel and 164 residential apartments, including 41 affordable units. Slated for completion in 2027, the project includes a ground-floor restaurant, hotel bar, gym, and five levels of podium and basement parking designed to support regional tourism and housing diversity.
Keira Place (Smith Street Development)
A significant mixed-use precinct known as Keira Place, featuring four buildings ranging from 8 to 10 storeys. The development delivers 150 high-quality apartments, including a dedicated 15% to 17% component of in-fill affordable housing and specialized NDIS units. The site includes ground-floor retail and commercial tenancies, three levels of basement parking, and extensive communal open spaces with rooftop facilities, located on the historic former Wollongong gasworks site.
1,172 residents of Coniston are employed, from a labour force of 1,272. Unemployment sits at 7.9%, with participation at 63.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,517, about 109% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Coniston maintains a qualified local talent pool characterized by strong representation across essential services, an unemployment rate of 7.9%, and an estimated 0.8% expansion in employment over the preceding year according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents reached 1,172, while local unemployment exceeded the Regional NSW level of 4.1% by 3.8 percentage points, highlighting potential for labor market tightening. Meanwhile, labor force participation tracked near standard levels at 63.5% versus 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census data further showed that 30.3% of workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions should be considered.
The primary sectors supporting local employment include health care & social assistance, education & training, alongside retail trade. Coniston exhibits notable industry concentration within finance & insurance, where local job representation is 2.1 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minor share, engaging only 0.3% of the resident workforce compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. At the Census, an observed ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident pointed to an above-average volume of local employment opportunities. According to an AreaSearch evaluation combining SALM and ABS figures compiled from larger statistical regions, employment grew by 0.8% and the labour force expanded by 1.1% during the year to March 2026, which led to a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This outcome differs from the trend observed in Regional NSW, where employment declined by 0.9%, the labour force decreased by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Insights regarding future job demand in Coniston can be gained from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment outlooks published for Mar-26. These forecasts span both five and ten-year horizons and have been aligned with Coniston's current employment structure to project potential expansion. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over a five-year span and by 13.7% over a ten-year span, though expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Coniston's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.5% over five years and by 13.6% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation represents a basic weighted extrapolation used solely for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Coniston is $1,535 a week (about $80,000 a year), with median personal income at $739 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,272 a year against an average of $60,504. 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 records at the postcode level compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings in the suburb of Coniston sit below national norms, registering a median income of $44,272 and an average of $60,504. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median of $52,390 alongside an average of $65,215. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 generates revised estimates of roughly $48,841 (median) and $66,748 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings within modest national bands, between the 36th and 37th percentiles.
The primary earnings cohort includes 31.8% of individuals receiving $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (731 residents), closely tracking the broader regional share of 29.9%. Affordability constraints remain pronounced, with 83.2% of income remaining uncommitted (ranking at the 37th percentile), while the SEIFA income metric sits in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coniston had 886 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 51% detached houses and 31% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the housing stock in Coniston was distributed between 50.8% houses and 49.2% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional NSW where 82.6% were houses and 17.4% were other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Coniston stood at 31.6%, trailing the wider region, while 25.6% of homes were mortgaged and 42.8% were rented. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,820, exceeding the Regional NSW median of $1,733, whereas median weekly rent was $350 compared to $330 regionally. From a nationwide perspective, local mortgage commitments remained beneath the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents were below the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coniston counted 886 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of living arrangements at 62.6%, consisting of 25.1% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family residences account for the remaining 37.4%, comprising lone person households at 31.7% and group households at 5.2%. The typical household size stands at 2.4 people, aligning evenly with the Regional NSW figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.3% of adults in Coniston hold a university qualification, including 18.6% with a bachelor degree and 5.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 189 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 984 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the district is distinctive across the region, with 27.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications compared to the Rest of NSW benchmark of 21.3%, demonstrating a pronounced community focus on tertiary studies. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest tier at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational training is likewise widespread, as 34.1% of residents aged 15+ hold technical credentials, including 10.8% with advanced diplomas and 23.3% with certificates. Learning engagement across the population is substantial, with 31.2% of locals participating in an educational program.
This overall cohort includes 9.1% undertaking tertiary courses, 8.9% attending primary school, and 5.9% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Coniston reaches 24 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Public transit infrastructure within Coniston includes 24 operational stops encompassing train and bus services. These facilities are connected by 29 individual routes that collectively deliver 1,852 weekly passenger trips. Local transit connectivity is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop measuring 154 meters. Because the locality functions primarily as a residential catchment, outgoing commuting is common, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode at 88%. Household motor vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, trailing regional figures. In addition, 30.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 conditions.
Transit schedules provide an average of 264 trips per day across all servicing lines, which corresponds to roughly 77 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.7% of residents in Coniston report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 9.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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 assessments compiled by AreaSearch highlight meaningful challenges for Coniston across chronic disease rates and mortality indicators, with common medical conditions evident throughout both younger and mature demographics. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is comparatively limited, held by roughly 51% of the overall population (~1,170 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 10.0 and 8.8% of the community respectively, while 64.7% reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age individuals experience notable challenges linked to elevated chronic condition rates. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.7% of the area (453 people), sitting below the 23.3% regional benchmark.
Health indicators among older cohorts reflect several difficulties, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.9% of Coniston residents were born overseas and 33.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.8%) and Australian (20.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Coniston is pronounced relative to most comparable districts, with 31.9% of the local population born overseas and 33.0% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 55.2% of residents. A significant divergence is observed in the proportion identifying with Islam, which reaches 4.2% in Coniston compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral background based on parents' country of birth, the primary lineages in Coniston are English at 20.8% (trailing the regional figure of 30.5%), Australian at 20.2% (under the regional 30.0%), and Other at 10.7% (well above the regional 4.8%).
Distinct concentrations emerge across several specific backgrounds, with Macedonian ancestry notably prominent at 9.2% (against 0.4% regionally), Serbian at 3.4% (against 0.2%), and Croatian at 1.9% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coniston is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.0% 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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Coniston's demographic distribution shows a heavy weighting toward cohorts preceding family establishment. Updated August 2026 figures show that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 31.0% of the population versus 23.5% across Regional NSW, while senior and retiree groups (65+) represent 19.7% against a regional share of 23.3%. This establishes an estimated median age of 38, down from 39 at the 2021 Census, and 5 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults rose from 27.6% to an estimated 31.0%.
Looking toward 2041, this demographic is projected to experience the greatest growth, increasing by 374 residents (52%) to reach 1,087.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coniston
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,267 at the 2021 Census → 2,300 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 (SAL11010). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.