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The median house price in Evans Head is $1.29m, with units at $772k. House values have moved 4.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Evans Head has an estimated 3,097 residents, up from 2,907 at the 2021 Census — a change of 190 people, or 6.5%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 204 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 69.0% of that increase. That puts 139 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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Drawing upon ABS population adjustments for the surrounding region and post-Census address validation by AreaSearch, the suburb of Evans Head records an estimated resident count of around 3,097 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 190 people (6.5%) compared to the 2,907 people enumerated in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds on AreaSearch's assessed resident base of 3,091 following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 204 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a density of 139 persons per square kilometer, the locality retains substantial open space alongside capacity for subsequent development.
The suburb of Evans Head outpaced both the broader SA4 region (3.8%) and the Rest of NSW with its 6.5% post-2021 Census gain, positioning it among the top growth performers locally. Net interstate migration served as the foremost growth engine, generating around 69.0% of recent population additions, while overseas arrivals and natural increase also delivered positive contributions. Projections generated by AreaSearch draw on ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 with 2022 as its base year, substituting NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 using 2021 as a base where gaps exist. These aggregated age-bracket growth trajectories are likewise extended across all locations from 2032 to 2041. In line with wider non-metropolitan demographic trajectories, the suburb of Evans Head is slated for above-median regional expansion, adding 481 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 forecasts and achieving an aggregate rise of 15.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
27 new dwellings have been approved in Evans Head over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permit records across statistical areas, residential approvals in Evans Head have tracked at roughly 5 new homes annually, totaling an estimated 27 homes across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) with 7 logged to date in FY-25. Because an average of 8.3 new residents arrived for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local additions fall well short of demand, fueling purchaser rivalry and upward price momentum. Concurrently, approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $642,000, underscoring building activity skewed toward high-end, premium residences.
In addition, commercial approvals have totaled $3.0 million during the ongoing financial year, reflecting modest non-residential development. Dwelling construction per capita in Evans Head is comparatively subdued, sitting 72.0% below the regional average across the Rest of NSW. While this restricted pipeline supports established property values through constrained availability, local building has gained momentum recently. Building volumes remain similarly below national benchmarks, pointing to a well-established urban footprint and potential planning constraints. Furthermore, all recent approvals have been exclusively standalone houses, reinforcing the low-density landscape and satisfying demand from families seeking standalone allotments. Builders are delivering a higher share of standalone houses than the 55.0% recorded at Census, reflecting sustained interest in family housing despite broader densification. Overall, a ratio of 470 people per residential permit underscores the subdued pace of local construction activity. Demographic forecasts indicate that Evans Head will gain 475 residents by 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should residential building proceed at its current tempo, additions may fall behind population gains, intensifying buyer competition and reinforcing upward pressure on house 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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Evans Head, worth an estimated $5 million. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.81 billion. 15 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and health & medical. 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 investments and town planning decisions play a defining role in shaping an area's growth and economic trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 1 major undertaking anticipated to influence the immediate area. Notable projects include the Woodburn Street Mixed-use Precinct, Evans Head (17 McDonald Place), Queensland Regional Road Network Safety Improvements, the Pacific Highway Upgrade: Hexham To Brisbane, and the Queensland New South Wales Interconnector, with key details summarized below.
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Woodburn Street Mixed-use Precinct, Evans Head (17 McDonald Place)
A three storey shop top housing and mixed use project approved by Richmond Valley Council for the corner of McDonald Place and Elm Street in the Evans Head town centre. The 4.9 million dollar development will replace an older shop with a contemporary three level building containing about 154 sqm of ground floor commercial space suited to a cafe or food and beverage tenancy, kerbside dining and awnings over the footpath, with 10 one, two and three bedroom apartments above, a shared roof terrace and 14 car spaces.Designed by Barker Architects for 17 The Evans Pty Ltd, the curved facade and material palette draw on local art deco references to create a new landmark at the Woodburn Street entry to the main street.
Fun 'N' Sun Motel Redevelopment (471 River Street)
Demolition of the existing single-storey Fun 'N' Sun Motel and construction of a three-storey shop-top housing development. The proposal comprises 28 residential apartments across upper levels and ground-floor commercial premises, centered around communal open landscaped space. Submitted under development application DA 2023/344 to Ballina Shire Council.
Solhaven Ballina
SOLHAVEN by CADRE is an impact led development, comprising of 2 & 3 bedroom residences with flexible use ground floor, commercial leasing spaces, and its very own Wellness park exclusive to Solhaven residents. Developed by CADRE, the development is designed to foster community living and regional renewal in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales.
Riverbend West Ballina
A Manufactured Housing Village for persons over 55 years of age, offering a range of preloved homes.
Ballina Marina Master Plan
Ballina Shire Council and Transport for NSW are developing a master plan to revitalise the West Ballina Trawler Harbour into a vibrant mixed-use waterfront marina precinct. The plan proposes upgraded commercial fishing berths, recreational marina moorings, public foreshore access, and complementary maritime commercial facilities. Strategic options testing and stakeholder consultation have informed preferred precinct configurations across crown and council-controlled parcels.
Total Tools Ballina
The Total Tools Ballina development is a large-format retail project featuring triple street frontage for enhanced visibility and accessibility. It aims to create a specialist trade and retail hub with Total Tools as the anchor tenant, emphasizing design excellence, customer experience, and sustainability.
Fishery Creek and Canal Bridge Duplications
The project involves duplicating the existing two-lane Fishery Creek Bridge and Canal Bridge to provide four continuous traffic lanes to and from Ballina Island. Scope includes road approaches widening, flood-resilient bridge structures, and upgraded active transport shared paths along the primary evacuation corridor. Jointly funded with $40 million from the Australian Government and delivered by Ballina Shire Council with construction staged through 2028.
104 Main Street Mixed-Use Development
DA-approved shop-top mixed-use development on a 1,024 m2 landholding in Alstonville CBD, with ground-floor commercial and residential above. The site is zoned B2 Local Centre.
1,302 residents of Evans Head are employed, from a labour force of 1,351. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 50.5%. 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 2,498, about 81% 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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Evans Head maintains a qualified workforce characterized by a strong presence in essential services, a low unemployment rate of 3.6%, and an estimated 3.3% rise in jobs over the previous year according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents stand at 1,302, with local unemployment tracking 0.5% below the 4.1% mark in Regional NSW, though labor force participation sits notably lower at 50.5% against 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census figures indicate that 13.7% of local workers operated from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions should be taken into account.
Resident employment centers predominantly on health care & social assistance, education & training, alongside construction. Specialization in education & training is pronounced, with local representation reaching 1.6 times the broader regional benchmark. In contrast, public administration & safety employs a smaller share at 4.3% compared to the 7.5% regional norm. Comparing Census counts of local workers against the resident labor force suggests a relatively contained base of local employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistical data reveal that across the 12 months to March 2026, job numbers grew by 3.3% while the local labor force expanded by 4.1%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.8 percentage points. Across Regional NSW over the same timeframe, employment contracted by 0.9%, the labor pool shrank by 0.4%, and jobless figures lifted 0.5 percentage points. Broader demand trajectories can be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26, mapped against the local workforce profile over five- and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce gains are modeled at 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry paths vary widely. When applied to the local industrial base, these national rates project local employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (representing a basic illustrative weighting that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Evans Head is $1,086 a week (about $56,000 a year), with median personal income at $638 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,940 a year against an average of $51,229. 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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Taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Evans Head track below the Australian benchmark based on ATO data for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch. In the suburb of Evans Head, the median taxable income is $42,940 while the mean income is $51,229, compared with $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $47,371 (median) and $56,516 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local household, family, and individual incomes between the 6th and 17th percentiles across the country.
In terms of earnings tiers, the $800 - 1,499 weekly range forms the largest grouping with 28.4% of taxpayers (879 individuals), whereas the $1,500 - 2,999 category leads regionally at 29.9%. Housing affordability remains tightly constrained, with residents retaining 82.2% of income, ranking at the 7th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Evans Head had 1,247 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 55% detached houses and 7% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $321 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,642 a month. Rent absorbs 29.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.9%. 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, the housing stock in Evans Head comprised 54.7% separate houses and 45.3% attached or multi-unit dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional NSW where separate houses represented 82.6% and other formats accounted for 17.4%. Outright ownership in Evans Head reached 43.1%, outperforming the Regional NSW level, while mortgaged properties accounted for 18.3% and rental accommodation comprised 38.6%. Typical housing costs included a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,642 and a median weekly rent of $321, both coming in lower than the Regional NSW equivalents of $1,733 and $330.
In a broader context, mortgage obligations in Evans Head sit well below the nationwide median of $1,863, with weekly rental rates likewise trailing the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Evans Head counted 1,247 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,329 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 62.4%, made up of couples without children (32.8%), couples with children (18.0%), and single parent families (10.8%). The remaining 37.6% consists of non-family households, predominantly lone person households (35.0%) alongside group households (2.8%). Average household occupancy sits at 2.1 people, tracking below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.7% of adults in Evans Head hold a university qualification, including 14.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 617 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 966 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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Tertiary attainment presents a local challenge, with 19.7% of residents holding university qualifications compared with the statewide figure of 32.2% across NSW, highlighting key avenues for educational advancement. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 14.3%, postgraduate awards account for 3.5%, and graduate diplomas stand at 1.9%. Vocational and practical certifications are widespread, held by 40.4% of residents aged 15+, comprising certificates at 29.8% and advanced diplomas at 10.6%. Community educational engagement is extensive, encompassing 26.0% of the population active in formal studies. By sector, 10.1% attend primary school, 7.9% are in secondary schooling, and 2.7% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Evans Head reaches 78 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 210 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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The public transit network across Evans Head consists of 78 operational stops accommodating bus services. These facilities are linked by 14 routes that deliver a combined 209 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport connectivity is strong, with typical residential proximity to the closest stop measuring 105 meters. Due to its residential profile, outbound travel dominates commuter habits, led by private vehicles at 89%, followed by walking at 7% and cycling at 2%. Private vehicle availability averages 1.2 per household, falling behind the regional benchmark. Additionally, 13.7% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting potential pandemic influences.
Public transport services run at an average rate of 29 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 2 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.3% of residents in Evans Head report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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 health metrics encompassing chronic illness and mortality highlight noticeable health hurdles for Evans Head, with health conditions prevalent across both older and younger demographics. The uptake of private health insurance is particularly subdued, covering roughly 47% of residents (~1,463 people), trailing the Regional NSW level of 51.9% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions rank as the primary reported ailments locally, affecting 13.5% and 9.2% of the population, while 58.3% of residents reported having no medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are also elevated among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 34.5% of the community (1,068 people), substantially exceeding the 23.3% regional benchmark. Health considerations among older cohorts remain prominent, with national condition incidence rates exceeding those of the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Evans Head is largely Australian-born, at 92.5% of residents, with 2.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.5%) and English (30.7%). 4.1% 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 measures for Evans Head sit below nationwide averages, with Australian citizens making up 90.0% of residents, 92.5% born in Australia, and 97.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, comprising 57.1% of the population in Evans Head, slightly higher than the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage, the primary ancestries declared across Evans Head are Australian (31.5%), English (30.7%), and Irish (10.5%). Other cultural backgrounds show distinctive local variations: Scottish background accounts for 9.6% locally versus 8.0% regionally, Hungarian comprises 0.3% against 0.2%, and Australian Aboriginal heritage represents 4.1% compared to 4.6% in the broader region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Evans Head is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 15.8% 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 of Evans Head is heavily weighted toward older age groups, with retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) comprising 34.5% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 23.3% in Regional NSW, while young residents (0 - 24) represent 21.6% against a regional share of 29.3%. The median age is estimated at 52, mirroring the 2021 Census figure and sitting 9 years above the Regional NSW level of 43 from that Census, as well as exceeding the national median of 38. The most prominent demographic shift since the Census has occurred in the 65+ age category, growing from 30.5% to an estimated 34.5%.
By 2041, senior demographics are projected to drive the bulk of local expansion, increasing by 246 residents (23%) to reach 1,314.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Evans Head
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Nov 2025 11 months ago all 1 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 Nov 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 204 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,907 at the 2021 Census → 3,097 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 (SAL11472). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.