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The median house price in Fern Bay is $1.01m, with units at $815k. House values have moved 4.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Fern Bay has an estimated 4,339 residents, up from 4,046 at the 2021 Census — a change of 293 people, or 7.2%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 80.0% of that increase. That puts 523 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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Determined from an evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address listings validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Fern Bay is home to approximately 4,339 people as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 293 residents (7.2%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered a population of 4,046 individuals. The estimate is derived from a resident headcount of 4,332 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS's June 2025 ERP data release, combined with 37 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. This population size results in a density ratio of 522 persons per square kilometer, indicating low congestion and scope for future expansion.
The suburb of Fern Bay's 7.2% growth rate since the 2021 census outperformed the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and the local SA4 region, establishing it as a frontrunner for expansion in the district. This population growth was chiefly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 80.0% of recent population gains, though other contributors such as overseas migration and natural growth also registered positive values. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 regions released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For areas where these are unavailable, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government's 2022 release with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Projected growth rates by age group from these sources are likewise applied to all locations for the period 2032 to 2041. Anticipated demographic shifts suggest the suburb of Fern Bay will experience exceptional expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan areas nationwide, with the population projected to grow by 2,050 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2-level estimates, yielding a total gain of 47.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
67 new dwellings have been approved in Fern Bay over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 29, 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's evaluation of building approvals from the ABS, mapped from local statistical areas, Fern Bay averages approximately 13 residential building approvals annually, with an estimated total of 67 dwellings approved during the past 5 financial years. In the current period of FY-26, 27 approvals have been logged to date. With an average of 8.1 new residents entering the area for every home constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition. The average value of these new approvals stands at $551,000, indicating developer interest in the higher-end residential market.
Furthermore, commercial approvals of $768,000 have been logged this financial year, confirming that the local construction focus remains heavily residential. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Fern Bay registers roughly 60% of the per capita construction volume, positioning it in the 64th percentile of all localities evaluated across the country, despite a recent uptick in building activity. This level of activity is below the national average, pointing to a mature urban environment or potential planning restrictions. Recent building approvals are split between 82.0% detached houses and 18.0% townhouses or multi-unit dwellings, sustaining the suburban low-density profile suited to families. This represents a notable shift from the established housing stock (presently 98.0% houses), reflecting a decrease in available building plots alongside changing buyer preferences and budget considerations. With a ratio of approximately 227 people per residential approval, Fern Bay represents an emerging development market. Long-term projections indicate that the suburb of Fern Bay is on track to add 2,043 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, the supply of new housing may fail to keep pace with this influx, potentially escalating buyer competition and reinforcing upward pressure on 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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Fern Bay, worth an estimated $38 million. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $71 billion. 15 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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 performance is heavily shaped by regional infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and urban planning changes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 10 projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Principal developments include Fullerton Cove Shopping Centre, Rifle Range, Fern Bay, Stockton Beach Repair Project, and Fullerton Cove Shopping Centre, with the following list detail highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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Fullerton Cove Shopping Centre
A new B1 Neighbourhood Centre featuring a 3,800sqm full-line Woolworths supermarket and a BWS liquor store. The development includes approximately 2,500sqm of specialty retail space, a medical centre, and over 300 car parking spaces. The project is designed to serve the growing residential communities of Fullerton Cove and Fern Bay while adhering to a 9-metre height limit and preserving surrounding environmental conservation zones.
Bayway Village
An over 50s land lease community with resort-style facilities and a variety of social activities, offering modern, low-maintenance homes for relaxed coastal living. The village is pet-friendly and features a new indoor pool, gym, bowling green, and community hall.
Rifle Range, Fern Bay
A coastal residential redevelopment of the former Stockton Rifle Range featuring 232 land lots, a 1.5-hectare central park, and scenic walkways linking to Stockton Beach and local bushland. The masterplan includes 97 service residences for Defence families and 135 lots for the public. The project incorporates heritage stabilization of a former Anti-Aircraft Battery and extensive environmental conservation zones covering approximately 50% of the 105-hectare site.
Fern Bay and North Stockton Strategy
A joint 20-year land use strategy led by Port Stephens Council and the City of Newcastle to guide future growth across Fern Bay, North Stockton and Fullerton Cove. The strategy supports a mixed-use town centre, diverse housing, open space, active transport, improved road and public transport links, and coordinated precinct planning. Implementation is progressing through individual planning proposals and development applications, including the Defence Housing Australia Rifle Range redevelopment and the approved Fullerton Cove neighbourhood shopping centre.
Retirement Community At Newcastle Golf Club
The seniors housing design includes three buildings with 125 serviced self-care apartments, 47 villas, 337 carparks, and a community centre with cinema and gym at the Newcastle Golf Club.
Seaside at Fern Bay
A masterplanned coastal community of approximately 1000 lots, featuring a mix of residential housing, community facilities, and environmental protection areas.
Four Anchors
Townhouse development offering generous sized blocks with wide street frontage, some overlooking a bush reserve. The project is sold out. It was developed by Mavid Group.
Stockton Centre Repurposing
Repurposing the former Stockton Centre to provide transitional housing for vulnerable families. The upgraded site will offer short-term accommodation for up to 25 people per night.
1,792 residents of Fern Bay are employed, from a labour force of 1,861. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 53.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,529, 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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The local workforce is characterized by high skill levels and a strong presence in essential services, alongside a low unemployment rate of 3.7%, according to AreaSearch's compiled regional statistics. As of March 2026, the area has 1,792 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 0.4% lower than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, whereas labor force participation is lower, standing at 53.9% compared to the 60.6% recorded across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that 31.5% of workers commute from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of pandemic lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. The area exhibits a strong concentration in public administration & safety, with an employment share that is 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, agricultural, forestry, and fishing enterprises account for only 0.8% of the local workforce, compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. A comparison between the number of local jobs and the size of the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat scarce. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics for the surrounding region, the local labor force contracted by 1.1% and total employment fell by 2.6% during the year ending March 2026, leading to a rise in unemployment of 1.5 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW registered a 0.9% drop in employment and a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by industry. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the local occupational mix indicates that employment among residents would rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted model that does not account for specific local population growth projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Fern Bay is $1,435 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $735 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,273 a year against an average of $70,705. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO tax statistics for the postcode level released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Fern Bay earn a median income of $58,273 and an average income of $70,705. These figures exceed national benchmarks, comparing to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 would be roughly $64,287 (median) and $78,002 (average). Census findings from 2021 show that household, family, and individual incomes are moderate, placing between the 31st and 35th percentiles.
In terms of earnings distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band accounts for 27.4% of the population (representing 1,188 individuals), which aligns with the wider metropolitan trend of 29.9%. The population exhibits distinct economic tiers, ranging from 30.3% living in modest circumstances to 20.9% who are high earners. Affordable housing options are limited, with residents retaining only 81.1% of their income after housing costs, ranking in the 27th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Fern Bay had 1,641 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $510 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,299 a month. Rent absorbs 35.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 37.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the residential landscape in Fern Bay was dominated by separate houses at 98.2%, with semi-detached structures, apartments, and alternative dwellings making up the remaining 1.8%. This contrasts with Regional NSW, where separate houses account for 82.6% and other dwellings comprise 17.4%. Outright home ownership in the area was significantly higher than the regional average, standing at 47.9%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (27.2%) or occupied by tenants (24.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was notably high at $2,299, and the median weekly rent was $510, compared to regional figures of $1,733 and $330 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage commitments in the area are substantially above the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rent levels exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fern Bay counted 1,641 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,760 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of local households at 68.5%, consisting of couples with children (27.7%), couples without children (33.0%), and single parent families (7.1%). Single persons (29.9%) and shared households (1.8%) make up the remaining 31.5% of non-family households. The median household size is 2.4 people, matching the Regional NSW average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.8% of adults in Fern Bay hold a university qualification, including 15.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 167 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 992 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 levels in Fern Bay are lower than state-wide averages, with 22.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 32.2% across NSW. This variance points to opportunities for increasing educational access and regional skill levels. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 15.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (28.6%). Engagement in learning is high, with 28.0% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 11.4% attending primary school, 6.4% in high school, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Fern Bay reaches 20 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 730 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Analysis of the local network shows 20 active public transport stops in Fern Bay, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 36 distinct routes, which support a total of 725 passenger journeys per week. Transport access is rated as favorable, with residents living an average of 234 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the suburb's residential nature, the vast majority of workers travel outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the principal mode of travel for 98% of commuters. Average car ownership stands at 1.3 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 31.5%, work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era workplace restrictions. Service frequency across all routes averages 103 runs per day, which translates to approximately 36 scheduled services per week at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.5% of residents in Fern Bay report no long-term health condition. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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 outcomes in the suburb of Fern Bay are slightly below average, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of regional mortality and long-term health condition trends. The prevalence of standard medical conditions is largely average overall, though higher than the national benchmark among older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 55% of residents (~2,381 people) holding cover, compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. Arthritis and mental health concerns are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 11.7% and 8.8% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 60.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Chronic conditions are more common than average among the working-age population. Residents aged 65 and over make up 29.1% of the community (1,262 people), exceeding the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Seniors face some health difficulties, although their national health outcome rankings are more favorable than those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Fern Bay is largely Australian-born, at 87.5% of residents, with 4.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.9%) and Australian (29.9%). 3.7% 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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The suburb of Fern Bay has a lower level of cultural diversity compared to national benchmarks, with Australian-born residents making up 87.5% of the population, citizens accounting for 91.6%, and 95.2% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 57.5% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parent countries of birth, the largest ancestry groups represented locally are English (31.9%), Australian (29.9%), and Irish (9.0%). There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds compared to the region: Welsh ancestry accounts for 1.3% of the local population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Russian ancestry is at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%), and Macedonian ancestry stands at 0.3% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fern Bay is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 21.0% 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 in Fern Bay is 42 years, which is close to the Regional NSW average of 43 years but older than the national median of 38 years. Demographic data shows a high concentration of residents in the 75 - 84 age cohort (11.9%), whereas the 55 - 64 bracket is smaller (7.1%) than is typical for Regional NSW. The concentration of 75 - 84 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 6.1%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 grew from 7.8% to 10.2% of the population, and the group aged 75 to 84 rose from 10.3% to 11.9%.
Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 bracket shrank from 9.6% to 7.1%, and the 65 to 74 cohort fell from 17.3% to 15.0%. Projections for 2041 suggest significant shifts, with the 75 to 84 age bracket expected to grow by 61%, adding 314 residents to reach a total of 831.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Fern Bay
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 7 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 Aug 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 — 37 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,046 at the 2021 Census → 4,339 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 (SAL11504). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.