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The median house price in Curl Curl is $3.90m, with units at $1.82m. House values have moved 2.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Curl Curl has an estimated 2,524 residents, up from 2,364 at the 2021 Census — a change of 160 people, or 6.8%. Overseas migration accounts for 65.0% of that increase. That puts 1,957 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Curl Curl has an estimated population of around 2,524, derived from AreaSearch address validation and ABS regional updates following the Census. This represents an addition of 160 people (6.8%) compared to the 2,364 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this resident count of 2,524 after reviewing address validation since the Census date alongside the ABS June 2025 ERP data release. The resulting population density stands at 1,956 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages across locations reviewed by AreaSearch. In addition, the 6.8% expansion in the suburb of Curl Curl outpaced both the SA3 area (3.7%) and the broader SA4 region since the 2021 census, establishing it as an area growth leader.
Overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating approximately 65.0% of total local population additions over recent timeframes. For individual SA2 locations, AreaSearch implements 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections pegged to a 2022 base year, while drawing on 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections with a 2021 base year for areas lacking coverage. Aggregated age-group growth trajectories from these sources are extended across all regions between 2032 and 2041. Going forward, projections indicate the suburb of Curl Curl will experience lower quartile growth relative to locations assessed by AreaSearch. Aggregated SA2-level figures anticipate an increase of 42 persons to 2041, which corresponds to an overall gain of 1.7% across the 16 years.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch, distributed from statistical boundaries, indicates that residential approvals have been largely absent in recent times, totaling an estimated 3 homes over the previous 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), with 3 recorded to date in FY-25. Because local population contracted during the preceding interval, this pace of building activity has remained proportionally sufficient, offering favorable conditions for purchasers. Meanwhile, newly constructed dwellings carry an average construction value of $1,229,000, underscoring a strategic emphasis among builders on upmarket, premium developments. Dwelling construction rates per capita remain substantially subdued in comparison to Greater Sydney, tracking 82.0% below the regional average.
This constrained supply of incoming stock generally reinforces buyer demand and valuations for established residences, even with an uptick in building activity across recent cycles. Construction volumes also trail nationwide benchmarks, highlighting the established nature of the locality and signaling potential planning restrictions.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Curl Curl, worth an estimated $45 million. A further 47 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.6 billion. 20 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 investment, urban planning directions, and major public projects serve as primary catalysts for area development. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 9 significant projects expected to shape the locality. Notable developments include Queenscliff Affordable Housing Redevelopment (Former Community Health Centre), Curl Curl - Freshwater Connectivity and Streetscape Upgrade, Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus Expansion, and The Alba, with key initiatives outlined in the accompanying details.
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Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus Upgrade
Upgrade of the Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus to support its transition from a Year 11-12 senior campus to a full Year 7-12 co-educational high school. Works include a new senior learning area with library, seminar rooms and shared learning space, an upgraded VET kitchen, two new wood workshops and workshop classrooms, a new fitness workshop, classroom and seminar room, five new senior classrooms, and new change rooms and amenities. Demolition of the old wood workshop is complete and site services trenching, piling and construction of the new building are underway.Years 7 and 8 are due to commence at the campus in 2027, with the full Year 7-12 rollout by 2028. Builder: Grindley Construction.
Freshwater Beach Masterplan
A multi-stage revitalization of the Freshwater Beach coastal precinct. Following the 2026 completion of major playground upgrades and a timber lookout deck, current works focus on Stage 4a: the construction of a new standalone public amenities building. This facility includes family change rooms, accessible toilets, and outdoor showers to improve inclusivity and visitor experience at the southern end of the beach.
The Alba
A collection of eight super premium, three-bedroom single-level residences designed exclusively for over-60s, featuring lush landscaping, luxe features, private patios with outdoor kitchens, and basement parking with a central lift. Each residence includes a Tesla battery, EV charging, and 5 kW of solar.
Casa Delmar
Luxury coastal apartment development comprising 280 apartments across two buildings (6-7 storeys fronting Delmar Parade and 10 storeys on the Pittwater Road corner), designed by Rothelowman with interiors by Alanna Smit. Includes 43 affordable housing units, rooftop BBQ and communal areas, and a private gym and wellness facility. Located at the gateway to Dee Why town centre adjacent to Stony Range Botanical Garden. One of the first projects approved under the NSW Housing SEPP fast-track pathway.Practical completion anticipated Q3 2026.
Curl Curl - Freshwater Connectivity and Streetscape Upgrade
A 1.5km separated cycleway project from Curl Curl Lagoon to Freshwater Village, connecting to existing paths towards Brookvale and Manly. Includes new and upgraded raised crossing facilities to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and link key local destinations including schools and sports fields. First stage construction anticipated mid-2025.
Queenscliff Affordable Housing Redevelopment (Former Community Health Centre)
Redevelopment of the former Queenscliff Community Health Centre site into approximately 37 new affordable dwellings (31 studio, 4 one-bedroom, 2 two-bedroom apartments). The project involves adaptive re-use of the existing building with a focus on providing diverse housing for women over 55 at risk of homelessness. Includes minimum 12 affordable rental homes. Partnership with Link Wentworth Housing.
Two Tides, Manly
Five-storey, $100 million luxury residential and retail development featuring 24 premium apartments (15 two-bedroom, 6 three-bedroom, and 3 penthouses) above a ground-floor retail space. Designed by SJB Architects, the building draws inspiration from Manly's coastal character. Construction commenced in June 2025 by ULTRA Building Co, with completion expected in Q2 2027. It includes a central landscaped 'Tidal Garden' and features like basement parking.
34-35 South Steyne (Whitewater)
Redevelopment of the former Whitewater Restaurant site into a four-storey boutique commercial and retail building. The project delivers three levels of premium beachfront commercial office suites above ground-floor retail and dining, featuring rooftop solar, EV charging, and end-of-trip facilities. Designed by SJB, the development revitalizes a prominent beachfront corner in Manly.
1,445 residents of Curl Curl are employed, from a labour force of 1,491. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 72.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce metrics compiled from statistical areas by AreaSearch demonstrate that the local labor market features strong educational credentials, notable prominence in the technology sector, a low 3.0% unemployment rate, and steady job numbers across the prior twelve months. Employed locals numbered 1,445 as of March 2026, alongside an unemployment rate tracking 1.1% under the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney, while labor force participation remained typical at 72.4% against 68.9% regionally. Furthermore, Census data revealed 54.0% of workers operated from home, though Covid-19 restrictions must be factored into this figure. Primary employment sectors for residents consist of professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Professional & technical roles represent a key area of local concentration, capturing a market share 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 11.1% of the workforce, trailing the 14.1% benchmark of Greater Sydney. A ratio of 0.6 workers per resident recorded at the Census demonstrates an above-average supply of neighborhood jobs. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics aggregated across broader areas, the year to March 2026 saw the labor force grow by 0.7% as employment contracted by 0.2%, pushing unemployment up by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced 1.9% employment growth, a 1.9% labor pool expansion, and a slight decrease in unemployment. Broader directional trends can be evaluated using national employment forecasts from Mar-26 published by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five- and ten-year industry projections were applied to the neighborhood's occupational breakdown to assess potential labor demand. Across the nation, overall employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry trajectories vary widely. Aligning these sectoral projections with the local profile suggests area employment could expand by 7.3% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighting calculation without incorporating localized population forecasts).
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Median household income in Curl Curl is $3,870 a week (about $201,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,260 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,285 a year against an average of $123,924. The average runs 79% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 postcode figures for financial year 2023 examined by AreaSearch demonstrate exceptional income levels by nationwide standards, registering a median of $69,285 and an average of $123,924. These levels notably exceed Greater Sydney benchmarks, which record a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 places updated estimates at approximately $76,435 (median) and $136,713 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that personal, family, and household earnings all sit within the 93rd to 99th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of earnings distribution, 49.1% of residents (1,239 individuals) fall into the $4000+ bracket, contrasting with regional distributions where 30.9% earn between $1,500 - 2,999. High financial capacity is further evidenced by the 60.7% of households generating over $3,000 weekly, driving elevated retail and consumer expenditure. Locals retain 86.8% of earnings after meeting shelter expenses, highlighting substantial purchasing strength and a SEIFA income standing in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Curl Curl had 742 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 16% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $705 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,775 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.5%. 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 most recent Census, the local housing mix consisted of 75.6% detached houses and 24.5% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' structures), contrasting with Sydney metro proportions of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 36.9%, substantially exceeding Sydney metro levels, while mortgaged residences accounted for 40.1% and rental housing comprised 23.0%. The median monthly mortgage payment stood at $3,775 compared to the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, and median weekly rent reached $705 against $470 across Sydney metro. When measured against nationwide figures, local monthly mortgage obligations are considerably higher than the Australian norm of $1,863, with rental costs also greatly exceeding the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Curl Curl counted 742 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 792 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 14% 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 vast majority of local living arrangements at 83.0%, consisting of 48.8% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. The remaining 17.0% is made up of non-family households, with single-person residences accounting for 14.2% and share housing representing 3.2%. With an average of 3.0 people per dwelling, median household size is larger than the 2.7 recorded for Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.0% of adults in Curl Curl hold a university qualification, including 31.3% with a bachelor degree and 11.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 14.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 653 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,090 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 qualifications in the area heavily outstrip broader figures, with tertiary degree holders making up 46.0% of residents aged 15+, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% in Australia. This high level of educational achievement provides a strong foundation for knowledge-sector employment. Bachelor degrees represent the highest share at 31.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 24.5% of qualifications for individuals aged 15+, divided between certificates (14.5%) and advanced diplomas (10.0%). Community participation in formal study is substantial, with 35.0% of the population currently engaged in educational programs.
This cohort includes 11.8% in secondary schooling, 10.8% in primary education, and 6.3% attending tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Curl Curl reaches 31 stops on 31 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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 transit infrastructure within the suburb of Curl Curl features 31 active bus stops. These transit points are linked across 31 separate routes, generating 2,386 passenger trips every week. Transit convenience is exceptional, with residents situated an average of 117 meters from their nearest stop. Given the predominantly residential setting, most employment trips are outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 85% of travel, while bus journeys represent 6% and walking accounts for 4%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.7 per home, surpassing regional norms. Additionally, 54.0% of local workers operated from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Public transport services run at a daily frequency of 340 trips across the complete network, providing roughly 76 weekly services per individual boarding point.
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76.2% of residents in Curl Curl report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 75.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics indicate exceptional health standards across the community, marked by very low rates of common health ailments in every age bracket. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is extraordinarily prevalent, encompassing approximately 76% of the population (1,910 people). This substantially outpaces the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported medical issues, affecting 6.9 and 5.9% of residents, while 76.2% reported being entirely free from medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.6% of the local population (343 people), lower than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Older residents demonstrate especially robust health outcomes, aligning with favorable national ratings seen across the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Curl Curl is largely Australian-born, at 75.1% of residents, with 9.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.9%) and Australian (24.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures indicate an above-average standing, with 24.9% of the population born abroad and 9.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, observed by 47.4% of residents. In relative terms, Judaism exhibits the most distinct local overrepresentation, comprising 0.2% of the population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Parental heritage figures show English ancestry leading the community at 31.9%, substantially above the 19.0% regional level, followed by Australian at 24.3% (exceeding the regional 17.8%) and Irish at 10.3%. Clear variations also appear across other origins, with Welsh standing at 0.9% locally (versus 0.4% regionally), New Zealand at 1.3% (versus 0.5%), and French at 1.0% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Curl Curl is 40. 24.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile combines a large contingent of young residents with parents positioned in their middle years. Updated estimates to August 2026 show 31.6% of residents falling within the middle-aged and early retiree bracket (45 - 64), compared to 22.6% regionally, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise only 20.6% compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney. AreaSearch estimates a median age of 40 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 3 years above the 37 recorded across Greater Sydney at that Census. Since the Census, the retiree and senior group (65+) expanded from 12.4% to an estimated 13.6%.
By 2041, seniors and retirees are projected to drive the majority of local growth, increasing by 159 residents (46%) to 502, while young to middle aged adults, along with children and young adults, are anticipated to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Curl Curl
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 all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 3 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 Jul 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 2024 2 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,364 at the 2021 Census → 2,524 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 (SAL11168). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.