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The median house price in Coolamon is $608k. House values have moved 13.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Coolamon has an estimated 2,897 residents, up from 2,275 at the 2021 Census — a change of 622 people, or 27.3%. Growth has averaged 4.8% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 56.0% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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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Based on computations of ABS population releases for the broader zone, and brand-new address points verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident population of Coolamon is projected to be approximately 2,897 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 622 residents (27.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 2,275 individuals. This trend is calculated from the local population of 2,857, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and incorporating 60 verified new residential addresses since the Census. This population translates to a density of 9.7 persons per square kilometer, which represents a spacious distribution.
The 27.3% growth rate of Coolamon since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (2.2%) and the SA3 zone, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Local population gains were mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 56.00000000000001% of the overall expansion, though all other growth components including interstate and overseas migration remained positive contributors. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. Where these projections are unavailable, the NSW State Government's SA2 projections from 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Expected growth rates by age group from these sources are mapped to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic developments, substantial population growth within the top national quartile of non-metropolitan areas is expected, with the locality projected to add 1,116 residents by 2041 under consolidated SA2-level figures, indicating a total growth of 37.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
134 new dwellings have been approved in Coolamon over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 56, running ahead of 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 evaluations of ABS building approval records mapped from statistical areas, Coolamon has averaged approximately 26 residential building approvals per year, summing to an estimated 134 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 52 permits have been registered. With an average of 4.5 individuals relocating to the district for every newly constructed dwelling over the last 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which commonly supports price escalation and heightened competition among buyers, while new homes average a construction value of $451,000, pointing to a development focus on upmarket, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $3.9 million this financial year, highlighting the primarily residential character of the community. Relative to the Rest of NSW, Coolamon records 120.0% more new dwelling approvals per capita, providing prospective buyers with more options, even though construction momentum has decelerated recently. This rate is far higher than the national average, indicating robust developer interest. Newly approved projects consist of 81.0% detached houses and 19.0% townhouses or semi-detached units, which maintains the low-density profile of the community with a clear preference for standalone homes that appeal to buyers seeking space. This represents a distinct shift from the current housing stock (where houses make up 96.0%), which may reflect a decrease in available development land and response to changing lifestyle and affordability requirements. With roughly 151 residents for every residential approval, Coolamon displays the hallmarks of an expanding area. Projections indicate Coolamon will gain 1,076 residents by 2041 (starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures). Under current development patterns, the volume of new housing may not keep pace with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support rising valuations.
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 36 current infrastructure and development projects close to Coolamon, worth an estimated $5.27 billion. 5 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development 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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Regional outcomes are heavily shaped by changes to infrastructure, major construction works, and strategic planning. A total of no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Key regional works include the Inland Rail - Albury to Illabo, the Riverina Redevelopment Program, HumeLink, and the Olympic Highway Safety Improvements, with details below on those most likely to affect the community.
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Charles Sturt University Innovation Campus Expansion
Major campus expansion including new research facilities, technology incubator spaces, student accommodation, upgraded laboratories, collaborative learning areas, and innovation hub. Designed to support agricultural technology research, entrepreneurship programs, and regional industry partnerships. Features advanced laboratories, collaborative spaces, startup incubators and industry partnership facilities to support agricultural technology and veterinary science research.
Boorooma Neighbourhood Shopping Centre
A newly completed neighborhood shopping precinct in Wagga Wagga's northern growth corridor. The center is anchored by a Coles supermarket and Liquorland, which opened in December 2025. The broader precinct features a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant (opened January 2026), a Subway (opened July 2025), a service station, and specialty retail including Chemist Warehouse and Domino's. The development serves as a primary hub for the expanding Boorooma and Estella suburbs.
Northern Growth Area Sewer Upgrades
Major $21.23 million sewer infrastructure upgrades to provide capacity for housing growth in northern growth area and industrial growth in Bomen Special Activation Precinct. Part of $70.8 million infrastructure package to support 14,500 homes.
Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory Revamp
Completed $560,000 revamp of the historic five-storey flour mill built in 1935, adding two new chocolate making areas including an interactive moulding room for visitors, plus additional space for training, design, packaging and storage. The improvements increased production capacity by 250 percent and enhanced accessibility. The facility now produces certified organic licorice and chocolate under the Green Grove Organics brand, operating as both a production facility and tourist attraction with guided tours, hands-on chocolate experiences, and a licensed restaurant.
Athenium Theatre Upgrade
Major upgrade of the heritage-listed Athenium Theatre, one of only 11 remaining historic theatres in NSW with decorative interior and theatrical exterior. The $1.5 million upgrade included additional dressing rooms and rehearsal spaces, transformation of the kitchenette into a modern bar and meeting space, and major sound and lighting system upgrades. The 1929 theatre, designed by Kaberry and Chard, now serves as a premier venue for live performances, cinema, and community events.
Allan Staunton Oval Residential Development
Redevelopment of the former Allan Staunton Oval into a 133-lot residential subdivision with a mix of single and dual occupancy housing.
Bunnings Wagga Wagga Relocation
Relocation of the existing Bunnings Warehouse to a new 18,385 sqm facility at 64 Pearson Street on a 4.6-hectare site at the corner of the Sturt and Olympic Highways. The development includes 449 car parking spaces and is approximately 5,000 sqm larger than the existing store at Dobney Avenue. Development consent was granted by Wagga Wagga City Council in December 2021, with the condition that all light vehicle egress occur via Saxon Street, with highway access restricted to entry only and Pearson Street access removed entirely.Bunnings sought to amend this traffic condition in November 2023, requesting a left-turn exit onto Pearson Street for light vehicles, but council rejected this 7-1. A further amendment proposing an extended median strip was also refused. As of early 2026, no agreed alternative traffic solution has been reached between Bunnings, Wagga Wagga City Council, and Transport for NSW, and no construction timeline has been publicly confirmed. Construction may proceed under the original approved DA but Bunnings has declined to do so pending resolution of access issues. BWP Trust acquired the 64 Pearson Street site for approximately $7.97 million in April 2022 and has flagged the property as excluded from its recent Bunnings lease reset portfolio, confirming the relocation intent remains active.
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre - Performing Arts Masterplan
Comprehensive redevelopment of Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre including theatre upgrades, new rehearsal spaces, expanded foyer areas, improved accessibility, backstage facilities, and integration with adjacent cultural precinct. Part of performing arts masterplan to enhance regional cultural offerings.
1,379 residents of Coolamon are employed, from a labour force of 1,425. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 62.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,322, about 80% 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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Coolamon possesses a qualified labor force with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, and an estimated job growth of 1.1% over the prior year, based on AreaSearch aggregations of regional statistical data. As of March 2026, 1,379 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.9% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while labor force participation matches the Regional NSW level of 60.6%. Census data reveals that a modest 11.2% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. The workforce is highly specialized in public administration & safety, displaying a concentration 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-represented, employing 13.9% of local workers compared to 16.9% across Regional NSW. The district appears to have a shortage of local jobs, as shown by the relationship between the local working population and resident labor force. Based on AreaSearch processing of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader geographic areas, local employment rose by 1.1% and the labor force expanded by 0.8% over the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.2 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. This contrasts with Regional NSW, where employment contracted by 0.9%, the workforce shrank by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand in Coolamon. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these national industry trends to the local employment profile indicates Coolamon's employment could grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for modeling purposes and does not account for local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Coolamon is $1,427 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $746 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,748 a year against an average of $53,806. 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 the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Coolamon are lower than the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $45,748 and the average income is $53,806, compared to Regional NSW statistics of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $50,469 (median) and $59,359 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes all rank modestly in Coolamon, placing between the 30th and 38th percentiles.
The primary income group is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, accounting for 30.5% of residents (883 people), which closely aligns with the broader regional average of 29.9% in this bracket. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 86.5% of their income for other living expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coolamon had 833 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwelling types in Coolamon at the time of the latest Census consisted of 96.4% standalone houses and 3.7% other housing formats (including semi-detached properties and apartments), compared to Regional NSW where houses accounted for 82.6% and other formats represented 17.4%. Home ownership levels in Coolamon stood at 40.2%, matching the Regional NSW rate, while mortgaged properties accounted for 41.1% and rented dwellings comprised 18.7%. The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,500, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $270 compared to Regional NSW's $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Coolamon are well below the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are significantly under the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coolamon counted 833 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,061 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 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 local households at 73.5%, consisting of couples with children at 28.6%, couples without children at 32.6%, and single-parent households at 11.1%. Non-family living arrangements represent 26.5%, with single-person households making up 25.0% and shared group households representing 1.9% of the total. The median household size stands at 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.4% of adults in Coolamon hold a university qualification, including 12.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 473 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 996 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 profiles indicate room for development, with university graduation rates at 18.4%, which is lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This discrepancy highlights an opportunity for targeted academic programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary credential at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly common, with 38.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificate-level qualifications at 28.8%. The proportion of residents participating in education is high, with 29.1% of the population enrolled in formal study.
This comprises 11.5% in primary school, 8.9% in high school, and 2.6% enrolled in tertiary education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Coolamon reaches 126 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 190 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 networks include 126 active stops within Coolamon, utilizing a combination of rail and bus options. These stops are served by 15 separate routes, providing a combined 192 weekly services. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 145 meters from their closest stop. Due to the residential profile of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 94% and walking accounting for 5%. Dwellings average 1.7 vehicles, exceeding the regional average. A low proportion of the workforce, 11.2%, worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working conditions.
Service frequency averages 27 trips daily across the transport network, which represents approximately 1 service per week for each individual stop. The map shows the location of the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.9% of residents in Coolamon report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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 point to challenges in Coolamon, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality indices and the occurrence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a low rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 48% of the population (about 1,398 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 51.9% across Regional NSW and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent chronic conditions locally, affecting 11.0% and 9.7% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 61.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Chronic condition rates among working-age residents are elevated, indicating health challenges in this cohort. The community has a high concentration of seniors, with 25.1% of residents aged 65 and over (727 people), compared to 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health profiles for senior residents present challenges, with national comparative rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Coolamon is largely Australian-born, at 95.1% of residents, with 1.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.8%) and English (32.2%). 4.0% 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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Coolamon exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity, with 95.1% of residents born in Australia, 93.9% holding citizenship, and 98.5% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 68.0% of the population, which exceeds the Regional NSW average of 55.9%. Regarding family background and parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are Australian at 34.8%, English at 32.2%, and Irish at 10.7%. Specific ethnic representations show distinct patterns, with French ancestry overrepresented at 0.6% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Scottish ancestry at 8.6% (compared to 8.0%), and Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 4.0% (compared to 4.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coolamon is 43. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 20.3% 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 the population is 43, matching the Regional NSW median of 43 and tracking higher than the national median of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of children aged 5 - 14 years (14.5%), while the cohort aged 15 - 24 years is smaller (9.1%) than the Regional NSW average. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 years rose from 11.3% to 12.4%, whereas the group aged 15 to 24 years decreased from 11.5% to 9.1%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic models point to major changes in the age profile, led by the 75 to 84 cohort, which is projected to expand by 70% (representing 164 people) to reach 399 compared to the baseline of 234.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coolamon
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 60 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,275 at the 2021 Census → 2,897 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 (SAL11025). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.