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The median house price in Dora Creek is $738k, with units at $890k. House values have moved -3.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Dora Creek has an estimated 1,835 residents, up from 1,739 at the 2021 Census — a change of 96 people, or 5.5%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 101 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 90.0% of that increase. That puts 179 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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According to census-derived address validations by AreaSearch alongside ABS tracking, Dora Creek has a population estimated at 1,835 in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 96 individuals (5.5%) compared to the 1,739 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This change is calculated using a base of 1,787 residents from ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 combined with 101 new addresses validated after the census. With this population level, the area has a density of 178 persons per square kilometer, which leaves considerable space per resident and opportunity for development.
The suburb's 5.5% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of NSW (4.9%), positioning it as a regional growth leader. The expansion was largely fueled by interstate relocations, which accounted for approximately 90.0% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are implemented by AreaSearch for SA2 boundaries. Where these are missing, NSW State Government projections from 2022 (using a 2021 base year) are utilized. Age-specific growth trends from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic patterns, substantial growth is anticipated within the top-performing regional areas nationwide, with this specific location projected to gain 733 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing an overall increase of 37.3% over the 16 years.
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83 new dwellings have been approved in Dora Creek over the past five years, an average of 16 a year. That is 9.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building approvals tracked by AreaSearch from ABS statistical data reveal that Dora Creek averages approximately 16 residential approvals annually, totaling 83 home approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 17 approvals registered during FY-26. With an average of 0.7 additional residents per constructed dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the volume of new housing is keeping pace with or outpacing demand, ensuring plenty of choice for purchasers and room for growth beyond current estimates. The average construction value of these new properties stands at $373,000.
In addition, commercial approvals reached $4.7 million during this financial year, pointing to a quiet commercial building sector. Per capita building activity in Dora Creek aligns closely with the Rest of NSW, maintaining a supply-demand balance matching the wider region, even though building rates have slowed recently. Detached houses comprise 68.0% of new approvals, while townhouses and apartments make up 32.0%, indicating an increasing supply of medium-density choices that provide options across different price points, from conventional houses to more economical compact designs. This marks a shift from the historical housing stock, which is 97.0% houses, reflecting a decrease in vacant land and aligning with changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. Having approximately 210 people for each approved dwelling, Dora Creek exhibits the features of a low-density community. Long-term forecasts suggest Dora Creek will gain 685 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at current levels, housing construction might not keep pace with this population growth, which could increase competition among purchasers and drive up prices.
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 29 current infrastructure and development projects close to Dora Creek, worth an estimated $1.53 billion. 8 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure, major projects, and planning changes are major drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 9 projects that are likely to influence this locality. Prominent projects include the Eraring Battery Energy Storage System, Cedar Mill Lake Macquarie, the Trinity Point Marina & Resort Development, and the Alliance Avenue and Wyee Road Intersection Upgrade, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Cedar Mill Lake Macquarie
A 235 million dollar tourism, entertainment and event precinct planned for the 90 hectare former Morisset Country Club site. The original 2022 approval covered a 30,000 capacity outdoor amphitheatre alongside cafes, restaurants, a splash park, tourist accommodation and an over-55s lifestyle village. In early 2025 Winarch Group announced the project would be significantly downsized to a 10,000 capacity indoor arena and a separate 5,000 capacity outdoor stage, with the partially-built shell-like stage dome no longer part of the design.Construction has been idle for around 18 months and a revised development application has yet to be lodged, with Winarch citing delays to the Transport for NSW upgrade of Mandalong Road and Dora Street. In late April 2026 Lake Macquarie City Council voted 10-1 to investigate a potential compulsory acquisition of the site, with a feasibility memo expected within three months. Winarch has publicly recommitted to delivering the precinct.
Alliance Avenue and Wyee Road Intersection Upgrade
Upgrade of the intersection to a new four-legged roundabout to improve safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians, reduce congestion, support public transport, and manage increased traffic volumes due to residential and commercial growth in Morisset, including access to the Cedar Mill entertainment venue. The project is funded by Lake Macquarie City Council, NSW Government ($2.5 million through the State Voluntary Planning Agreement Funding Program), and development contributions/private investment.
Morisset Place Strategy
A long-term strategic plan by Lake Macquarie City Council to guide the future development and growth of Morisset as a regionally significant growth area under the Hunter Regional Plan 2041. It aims to accommodate an additional 12000 residents and facilitate mixed-use precincts. A draft strategy is expected for public exhibition in 2026.
Bawarramalang, Morisset Community Hub
Bawarramalang, the Morisset Community Hub, will combine versatile and adaptable community facilities, a new library, and commercial offerings in 4600 square metres of activated space to energise a new town square in Morisset. Lahznimmo Architects has completed a concept design to inform the project's business case. Lake Macquarie City Council has identified a civic meeting place in central Morisset as a priority move in the draft Morisset Place Strategy, envisioning the hub as a place for learning and connection that supports place-making and centre amenity for existing and future residents.The scale, form and timing of the facility are still being considered, subject to the identification of appropriate funding pathways.
Life & Home Bulky Goods Centre, Morisset
A landmark large format retail (LFR) development spanning 9 hectares with 30,000sqm of gross lettable area. Strategically located near the M1 Motorway, it features major national tenants including Aldi, Hungry Jacks, Oporto, Starbucks, Pet Quarters, and Repco. The precinct serves as a vital service hub for the growing Lake Macquarie region, incorporating over 700 car spaces and community facilities such as a medical centre and childcare.
Fishery Point Road and Morisset Park Road Intersection Upgrade
Lake Macquarie City Council has engaged Metiri to plan and design an upgrade of the Fishery Point Road and Morisset Park Road intersection. The project is currently in the planning, investigations, and design stage, with a feasibility assessment identifying traffic signals as the most viable upgrade option. The goal is to improve safety and traffic flow at the T-intersection.
Watagan Park
Watagan Park is a 356 hectare master-planned residential community in Cooranbong by Johnson Property Group. The estate is planned to deliver more than 2,800 homes together with a major town centre anchored by Woolworths, specialty retail, apartments, parks, sporting facilities, schools, walking trails and supporting infrastructure. Construction continues across multiple residential stages while the first stage of the town centre opened in December 2025 and additional retail and community facilities continue to roll out.
Mandalong Road Upgrade, Morisset
The upgrade will replace the existing roundabout at the Mandalong Road/Freemans Drive/Dora Street/Wyee Road intersection with new traffic lights, add through and turning lanes, medians, a shared user path, and two new bus stops on Dora Street. The project aims to improve congestion, safety, and support planned retail, industrial, and commercial growth in Morisset. The project is a joint initiative of the Australian and NSW Governments.
768 residents of Dora Creek are employed, from a labour force of 822. Unemployment sits at 6.6%, with participation at 54.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,629, about 89% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is evenly distributed between professional and manual roles, with a solid base in essential services and an unemployment rate of 6.6%, according to AreaSearch's regional analysis. In March 2026, there were 768 employed locals, representing an unemployment rate 2.5% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while the participation rate of 54.1% is lower than the 60.6% seen across Regional NSW. Census data showed that a moderate 23.7% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The building sector has a high concentration, employing people at 1.5 times the regional average rate. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing is less represented at 2.2%, compared to the regional benchmark of 5.3%. A comparison between the census count of working residents and those employed locally suggests that local job opportunities are scarce. Analysis of SALM and ABS data for the 12 months ending March 2026 shows that the local labor force contracted by 3.4% and total employment fell by 6.3%, leading to a 2.8 percentage point increase in unemployment. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% decline in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future employment needs in Dora Creek. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with the local workforce profile to project future trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different sectors. Applying these sector-specific forecasts directly to the local workforce mix estimates a local employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, using a simple weighted projection for illustration that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dora Creek is $1,401 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $726 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,956 a year against an average of $66,547. 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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Incomes in the suburb of Dora Creek are slightly below the national average according to ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median taxpayer income in the suburb of Dora Creek is $53,956, while the average is $66,547, compared to Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215. Adjusted for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 would be approximately $59,524 for the median and $73,415 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Dora Creek were modest, placing in the 28th to 33rd percentiles.
The largest income group contains 30.9% of residents (567 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is very similar to the broader region where 29.9% are in this category. Residents retain 85.3% of their income after paying for housing, which ranks at the 30th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dora Creek had 705 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 2% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,744 a month. Rent absorbs 27.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential properties in Dora Creek consisted of 97.4% houses and 2.5% other dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to Regional NSW where houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Outright home ownership in Dora Creek stood at 47.8%, which is much higher than the Regional NSW average, with the remaining homes either mortgaged (32.5%) or rented (19.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,744 was slightly higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $380 was higher than the regional average of $330.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Dora Creek are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dora Creek counted 705 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 744 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 67.8% of all households, which includes 22.6% couples with children, 32.3% couples without children, and 11.5% single-parent homes. The remaining 32.2% are non-family households, consisting of single-person households at 27.1% and group share houses at 4.1%. The median household size of 2.3 people is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.1% of adults in Dora Creek hold a university qualification, including 9.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 35.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 124 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 948 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the area is lower than average, with university degree holders making up 16.1% of the population, compared to the NSW average of 32.2%. This indicates a clear opportunity for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Technical and trade credentials are common, with 43.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificate level qualifications at 35.0%. A significant portion of the population, 23.1%, is enrolled in formal studies.
This group includes 9.9% in primary school, 5.2% in high school, and 2.4% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dora Creek reaches 20 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 860 services a week. The typical home sits about 370 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 analysis shows 20 active transit stops in Dora Creek, consisting of both trains and buses. These stops serve 19 routes that together provide 858 passenger trips each week. Transit accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 367 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential community, most workers commute to other areas, and private vehicles are the primary mode of travel at 93%. Car ownership averages 1.6 vehicles per household. In the 2021 Census, 23.7% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Service frequency averages 122 daily trips across all transit routes, which is about 42 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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57.2% of residents in Dora Creek report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 7.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% 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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Health assessments indicate notable issues in Dora Creek, as shown by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance coverage is slightly ahead of the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the population, representing about 977 people. The most prevalent health issues locally are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 13.1% and 8.8% of residents respectively. Conversely, 57.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age cohort experiences significant health difficulties with higher rates of chronic conditions.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 23.7% of the population, totaling 434 people. The health status of these senior residents presents some difficulties, with national rankings aligning closely with general population benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Dora Creek is largely Australian-born, at 89.0% of residents, with 3.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.6%) and Australian (30.2%). 4.3% 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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Cultural diversity is below average in Dora Creek, where 89.0% of residents were born in Australia, 91.5% hold citizenship, and 96.1% speak only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 54.6% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in Dora Creek are English at 32.6%, Australian at 30.2%, and Scottish at 10.3%. Certain other ethnic backgrounds show notable differences in representation, with Macedonian slightly higher at 0.5% compared to 0.4% regionally, Australian Aboriginal at 4.3% compared to 4.6%, and Dutch at 1.5% compared to 1.0% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dora Creek is 50, older than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.2% 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 50 in Dora Creek is higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is strongly represented at 16.3% compared to Regional NSW, while the 85+ bracket is lower at 1.3%. This concentration in the 55 - 64 range is higher than the national figure of 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, younger residents have helped lower the median age by 1.1 years to 50. The 35 to 44 age cohort grew from 9.2% to 11.3% of the population, and the 25 to 34 cohort rose from 10.7% to 12.2%.
In contrast, the 75 to 84 cohort fell from 10.3% to 8.8%, and the 65 to 74 group decreased from 15.0% to 13.6%. By 2041, population projections indicate notable demographic shifts in Dora Creek, with the 25 to 34 group expected to grow the most at 53%, adding 118 residents to reach a total of 342.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dora Creek
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 101 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,739 at the 2021 Census → 1,835 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 (SAL11279). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.