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Cygnet has an estimated 1,939 residents, up from 1,742 at the 2021 Census — a change of 197 people, or 11.3%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 68.0% of that increase. Density is about 34 people per 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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According to evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and verified new address data by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Cygnet has an estimated resident count of 1,939 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 197 residents (11.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 1,742 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 1,936, modeled by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 86 validated new addresses since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 34 persons per square kilometer, ensuring a spacious living environment.
The 11.3% rate of growth in the suburb of Cygnet since the 2021 census was higher than the Tasmanian average (4.0%) and the Rest of Tas. region, establishing the locality as a leading growth area. This demographic expansion was chiefly powered by net interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 68.0% of the overall population rise in recent times, though all demographic components, including international arrivals and natural increase, remained positive. AreaSearch incorporates projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 units, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For any SA2 sectors lacking these figures, and to model cohort variations after 2032, population trends from the Tasmanian State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied, adjusted using a weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Future projections indicate that the suburb of Cygnet will experience growth slightly under the median rate for non-urban Australia, with the local cohort projected to rise by 215 residents by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level modeling, which translates to a total expansion of 10.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
100 new dwellings have been approved in Cygnet over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics compiled for the local area indicates that Cygnet has averaged approximately 20 residential approvals annually, amounting to roughly 100 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, there have been 13 approvals documented. With an average influx of 1.9 new residents annually per new dwelling over the past 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25), supply matches demand closely to maintain a balanced market, with new homes showing an average building value of $412,000, suggesting developers are concentrating on higher-end builds.
Furthermore, commercial approvals of $584,000 recorded during the current financial year point to quiet commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of Tas. region, Cygnet registers 52.0% more new dwelling approvals on a per-person basis, offering buyers more choices even as building rates have slowed recently. This level of activity sits substantially higher than the Australian average, reflecting strong interest from builders. All new residential approvals have consisted of detached houses, preserving the classic low-density feel of the area and catering to buyers looking for larger family properties. There are roughly 160 individuals for every residential approval, pointing to a growing market. Looking forward, the population is projected to rise by 212 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. With the current pace of construction, the supply of new homes is set to easily satisfy local demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for growth ahead of current forecasts.
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 35 current infrastructure and development projects close to Cygnet, worth an estimated $1.67 billion. 11 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning decisions, and new developments are key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to influence the local area. Significant regional projects include Huonville ReImagined: Crafting a Future Huonville, Greater Hobart Urban Growth Boundary Extension, Tasmanian Irrigation Schemes: Tranche 3, and the Cethana Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project, with the details of the most relevant items listed below.
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Huon Link Road
The Huon Link Road is a new bypass road around the eastern side of Huonville town centre, connecting the Huon Highway to the Channel Highway via Flood Road. It diverts Cygnet-bound traffic from Main Street, reducing congestion, improving safety and accessibility, and providing a reliable alternative route during floods. The project includes roundabouts at both ends and upgrades to Flood Road. It opened to traffic on March 24, 2025, and was fully completed in May 2025.
Huonville Reimagined: Crafting a Future Huonville
Huon Valley Council is preparing business cases, a master plan and detailed planning for five Huonville precincts: the Huonville Recreational and Educational Precinct, Glen Road Light Industrial Precinct, Huon Link Residential Development Precinct, Activated Foreshore and Mixed Use Precinct, and Hansens Orchard Potential Opportunity Area. The project is funded by a $4.69 million Australian Government Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program grant and is intended to guide housing choice and affordability, economic growth, education and recreation opportunities, active and public transport, public realm upgrades and climate resilience.Council adopted the related Huonville Residential and Commercial Precinct Structure Plan in 2026, providing a 20-year framework for growth and implementation planning.
Margate Main Street Masterplan 2024-2044
Council-endorsed 20-year plan (2024-2044) to revitalise Margate's Main Street with safer crossings, upgraded streetscapes, accessible public spaces, green links and staged delivery in partnership with the Tasmanian Department of State Growth.
Margate to Huntingfield Shared Pathway
Proposed off-road shared pathway for walking, wheeling and riding between Margate and Huntingfield. The jointly funded feasibility study has been completed and a preferred alignment identified. During 2024-25 preliminary design refinement was undertaken by Transport Services with Kingborough Council. As of July 2026, construction remains unfunded, while Kingborough Council is actively advocating for State and Federal funding and progression to detailed design.
Spring Farm Village
A $50 million next-generation retail precinct in Kingston, Tasmania, developed by Tipalea Partners. It features the largest Coles supermarket in Kingston at 4,200 sqm with drive-through click and collect, Chemist Warehouse's first regional superstore, a medical centre, outdoor dining, and over 15 specialty retailers. The centre includes sustainable features such as a full solar array, electric vehicle charging stations, free Wi-Fi, and cloud-based CCTV. Construction began in early 2025 and is expected to be completed by mid-2026, creating over 1,100 jobs during construction and operation.
Tasmania Devils AFL High Performance Centre
A 115 million dollar high-performance training and administration facility for the Tasmania Devils AFL and AFLW teams at the Kingborough Sports Precinct. The state-of-the-art hub features a full gymnasium, recovery pools, infrared saunas, and an indoor training field. It includes a 80-seat lecture theatre, medical suites, and administrative space for 80 staff, alongside community-accessible spaces including a cafe and club merchandise store.
Blackmans Bay Bluff Specific Area Plan Review
Kingborough Council is progressing planning scheme work affecting Blackmans Bay, including the Blackmans Bay Bluff Specific Area Plan and related Landscape Conservation Zone review under the draft Local Provisions Schedule. The current focus is statutory planning controls, community engagement, resident surveys and Tasmanian Planning Commission hearings rather than a confirmed capital works redevelopment. The review seeks to guide use and development while balancing residential certainty, scenic coastal character, bushland and landscape values.
Tasmania JackJumpers and Jewels High Performance Training Centre
Purpose-built high performance training centre for the Tasmania JackJumpers NBL team and Tasmania Jewels WNBL team within the Kingborough Sports Precinct. The facility includes two basketball courts including a show court, gymnasium, medical and rehabilitation areas, recovery facilities, administration offices, meeting rooms, merchandise shop and community basketball access. Construction commenced in June 2025 with works reported on schedule.
736 residents of Cygnet are employed, from a labour force of 781. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 48.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,705, about 88% 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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Based on AreaSearch aggregation of local data, Cygnet possesses a skilled workforce with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.8%, and job growth estimated at 12.9% over the course of the past year. In March 2026, there were 736 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.8% higher than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Tas., while participation in the workforce remains low at 48.2% compared to 58.8% regionally. Census returns show a modest 15.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The region exhibits a strong concentration in construction jobs, with its share of employment sitting at 1.4 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, manufacturing is less prominent, accounting for 5.7% of jobs compared to the regional benchmark of 7.7%. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat scarce. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled for the wider area, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw local employment expand by 12.9% while the labor force grew by 11.1%, resulting in a 1.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Tas. experienced employment growth of 1.8% and labor force growth of 1.7%, with unemployment declining slightly. Employment outlooks for the nation released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on prospective labor demand in Cygnet. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment paths. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trends differ markedly by sector. Applying these industry projections directly to the local job mix indicates Cygnet's workforce should grow by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, representing a basic weighted calculation for illustration rather than a local population projection.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cygnet is $1,041 a week (about $54,000 a year), with median personal income at $526 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $38,950 a year against an average of $49,309. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of postcode-level ATO records for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Cygnet recorded a median income of $38,950 and an average income of $49,309. These figures sit below the national average and compare to median and average levels of $49,689 and $59,358 in Regional Tas. respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $43,215 for the median and $54,708 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes for Cygnet between the 4th and 5th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show the largest segment covers 31.7% of residents (614 people) earning between $400 - 799, whereas in the metropolitan zone the largest cohort of 28.5% falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 band. With 40.3% of residents earning under $800/week, a significant portion of the community operates on tight budgets. Housing cost pressures are highly pronounced, with only 84.7% of income left over after housing costs, ranking in the 6th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cygnet had 686 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $285 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,280 a month. Rent absorbs 27.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property types in Cygnet at the time of the latest Census consisted of 93.7% free-standing houses and 6.2% other types of housing, such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative structures, compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings in Regional Tas. Outright home ownership in Cygnet was higher than the regional average at 45.1%, with the rest of the properties being paid off via mortgages (31.7%) or occupied by tenants (23.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,280 sat above the regional average of $1,274, while the median weekly rental cost was $285 compared to $250 across Regional Tas.
From a national perspective, mortgage repayments in Cygnet are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cygnet counted 686 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 764 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 77% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 66.5% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 22.9%, couples without children at 28.4%, and single-parent homes at 14.8%. The remaining 33.5% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 31.8% and group living situations accounting for 1.2%. The median household occupancy of 2.4 residents is slightly larger than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.9% of adults in Cygnet hold a university qualification, including 15.7% with a bachelor degree and 6.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 429 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 936 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The local educational profile is distinct compared to the broader region, with tertiary qualification rates (24.9% of residents aged 15+) sitting above the Rest of Tas. average of 19.3%, showing a clear local focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 33.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (24.2%). A high proportion of the community is engaged in learning, with 29.4% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This comprises 11.7% in primary school, 9.7% in high school, and 3.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Cygnet means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport options include 1 active stop operating within Cygnet, providing bus services. This stop is served by 8 separate routes that combine to offer 1,413 weekly passenger journeys. Transport options are considered limited, with local residents living an average of 797 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 88% and walking accounting for 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home, which is below the regional average. Additionally, 15.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic measures.
Service frequency averages 201 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 1413 passenger trips per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.5% of residents in Cygnet report no long-term health condition. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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The local population faces prominent health challenges according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the incidence of chronic illnesses, which are relatively common across younger and older demographics alike, while the take-up of private health insurance is low at roughly 47% of the population (~905 people). This compares to 49.1% in Regional Tas. and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 12.2% and 10.1% of residents respectively, while 62.5% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 62.0% in Regional Tas.
Residents of working age experience notable health challenges, with higher rates of chronic illness. The suburb of Cygnet has 28.6% of its population aged 65 and over (554 people), exceeding the Regional Tas. proportion of 24.9%, with national health comparisons for the area showing higher rates of illness than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cygnet is largely Australian-born, at 82.6% of residents, with 5.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.6%) and Australian (24.6%). 10.0% 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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Cygnet has a lower level of cultural diversity than the national average, with 82.6% of residents born in Australia, 89.6% holding citizenship, and 94.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 42.6% of the population. The most visible statistical variance is in the Other category, which represents 0.7% of residents, aligning with the regional rate of 0.7%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the three largest groups in Cygnet are English at 31.6%, Australian at 24.6% (which sits below the regional level of 32.6%), and Irish at 11.5%.
Other notable ethnic representations include Australian Aboriginal residents at 10.0% of the population (compared to 4.1% regionally), French at 0.7% (compared to 0.3%), and Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cygnet is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 20.4% 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 46 years in Cygnet is close to the Regional Tas. average of 45 and sits well above the Australian median of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 (16.1%), while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller (7.6%) than the regional average. The proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 is significantly higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate that the 75 to 84 age group has risen from 7.2% to 10.8% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 11.1% to 12.8%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 bracket has fallen from 13.5% to 11.3%, and the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.0% to 11.9%. Demographic models suggest the local age profile will shift considerably by 2041. The 75 to 84 group is set to expand by 115 people (55%), growing from 209 to 325. Older residents aged 65 and above are projected to account for 62% of the population growth, highlighting local aging trends, while the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age brackets are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cygnet
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 — 86 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,742 at the 2021 Census → 1,939 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 (SAL60143). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.