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The median house price in Flinders (NSW) is $1.11m, with units at $865k. House values have moved 4.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Flinders (NSW) has an estimated 6,867 residents, down from 7,118 at the 2021 Census — a change of 251 people, or 3.5%. The population has thinned by an average 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. That puts 2,973 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 investigations of ABS demographic updates for the broader region, alongside new address files verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident population of the suburb of Flinders (NSW) is calculated at approximately 6,867 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 251 people (3.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,118 people. This shift is deduced from a resident population of 6,814, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP release from the ABS (June 2025) plus an additional 18 verified new addresses since the Census date.
This population level yields a density of 2,972 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of domestic locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Inward migration from other states was the main driver of population growth, accounting for roughly 47.0% of all population increases recently, even though all other components, such as natural increase and international migration, also made positive contributions. AreaSearch applies ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch implements the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year. Growth rates for specific age groups derived from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic shifts, a substantial population expansion in the upper quartile of national non-metropolitan locations is anticipated, with the suburb of Flinders (NSW) projected to grow by 2,404 persons to 2041 based on combined SA2-level projections, showing a total increase of 34.2% over the 16 years.
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Flinders indicates very low building activity, with an average of 3 new dwellings approved each year, totaling 17 approvals over a five-year period. Minimal construction rates of this nature are typical of rural localities where housing requirements are modest and building activity is restricted by local demand and infrastructure limits. Because the total number of approvals is so low, individual construction projects can have a major effect on annual growth rates and comparative statistics. Flinders exhibits far less building activity than the Rest of NSW, with development patterns also falling well below national averages.
Meanwhile, all recent building activity has consisted of attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density living provides affordable pathways to home ownership, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear departure from the area's current housing stock, which is 74.0% houses, showing a decreasing volume of developable land and reflecting changing lifestyles and a demand for more varied, affordable housing options. Future projections indicate Flinders will add 2,351 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. At the current pace of development, the supply of new housing may fail to keep pace with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support higher prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Flinders (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 45 current infrastructure and development projects close to Flinders (NSW), worth an estimated $6.17 billion. 11 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 6 projects that are expected to influence the area. The main developments include the New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services, The Waterfront Shell Cove, the Shell Cove Sport and Recreation Facility, and the Shellharbour Mobile Tiny Homes Pilot Program, with the subsequent list detailing the projects of greatest relevance.
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The Waterfront Shell Cove
The Waterfront Shell Cove is a 2.1 billion AUD master-planned coastal community developed by Frasers Property Australia in partnership with Shellharbour City Council. The project features a 270-berth marina, a vibrant town centre, and approximately 3,250 homes. Significant milestones in 2026 include the ongoing construction of the Vela Apartments (completion late 2026) and the official ground-breaking of the Shellharbour Boathouse in April 2026, which will provide dry-stack storage and marine maintenance services upon its scheduled opening in July 2027.
New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services
A major health infrastructure project delivering a new multi-storey greenfield hospital at Dunmore. Key features include an expanded emergency department with a rooftop helipad, specialized elective surgery theatres, mental health inpatient units, and comprehensive outpatient services alongside regional network upgrades.
Shellharbour Mobile Tiny Homes Pilot Program
A state-first two-year pilot program designed to allow mobile tiny homes (moveable dwellings on trailers) to be used as rental accommodation on existing residential lots without a development application. The program aims to address local housing affordability by creating a faster planning pathway through a Local Approvals Policy and amendments to the Shellharbour LEP 2013. The pilot applies to Torrens Title lots with one existing dwelling, excluding flood-prone, bushfire-prone, or heritage-affected land. Following a NSW Government Gateway Determination in March 2026, the proposal underwent public exhibition from 9 April to 8 May 2026, with final submissions accepted until 22 May 2026.
The Links Hotel
Proposed hotel development on a 6,736 sqm parcel of Council-owned land (Lot 1 DP 1098888) beside The Links Golf Course at Shell Cove, around 300 metres from the new Shellharbour Hospital. Shellharbour City Council ran an Expressions of Interest process seeking an experienced hotel developer partner to design, build and operate the hotel. Concept plans prepared by Jackson Teece Architecture call for at least 140 rooms, a restaurant and bar, meeting and event spaces, a wellness and gym area, and dedicated parking.The project aims to address a local shortage of overnight accommodation, support tourism, business travel and visiting healthcare workers and patients, and create local jobs. EOI submissions closed in October 2025 and Council has not yet announced a selected developer as of mid-2026; the hotel remains targeted to open by the end of 2028.
Shellharbour Village Cultural Precinct
The Shellharbour Village Cultural Precinct is a strategic priority aimed at redeveloping the existing library and museum sites into a state-of-the-art regional creative hub. The project includes a contemporary performing arts center, convention spaces, and a digital gallery. It is designed to be a landmark destination that integrates innovative technology with accessible creative spaces for local and visiting artists, fostering community engagement and tourism in the Shellharbour Village area.
Shellharbour City Centre Masterplan
The Shellharbour City Centre Masterplan is a 125-hectare state-led rezoning project aimed at transforming the CBD into a high-density economic and social hub. The proposal facilitates approximately 5,000 new homes, including key worker and social housing, through the redevelopment of the former Shellharbour Hospital and TAFE sites. As of May 2026, the project is advancing toward the public exhibition of the rezoning proposal scheduled for Q2 2026, with finalisation targeted for late 2026 to support the Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041.
Shell Cove Sportsfield
A new multi-purpose sportsfield for the growing Shell Cove community, located 300 metres from the Shellharbour Marina boat ramp. First identified in Council's 2005 Section 94 Development Contributions Plan, the facility will provide a full-size multi-use playing field with turf cricket wicket, sportsfield lighting, versatile amenities for men's and women's sport, accessible toilets and an on-site car park with approximately 86 spaces. It is allocated primarily for AFL and cricket, replacing the cricket function of Jock Brown Oval, while remaining flexible for other sporting codes.Detailed design is complete and Council has moved to direct contractor negotiations after rejecting all 12 tenders received for the works as over budget. Early works are expected to begin later in 2026, with main works completion targeted for late 2027 and the facility opening to the community in early 2028.
Vela Apartments
Luxury harbourfront apartments offering 2 and 3 bedroom residences with resort-style amenities including a 15m heated pool, gym, lounge, and landscaped gardens. Set on the edge of Shellharbour Marina within The Waterfront community, providing stunning harbour and ocean views and a coastal lifestyle.
3,567 residents of Flinders (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 3,724. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 69.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,163, about 75% 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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Flinders has a skilled workforce with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate of 4.2%, based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 3,567 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.1% higher than the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation far exceeding the norm at 69.1% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a moderate 25.0% of residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown measures. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The area shows a particularly high concentration of workers in construction, with employment levels sitting at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.2% of the local workforce, compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. The highly residential nature of the area means local employment opportunities are limited, as shown by the relationship between the Census working population and the resident population. Based on AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical regions, during the year ending March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 0.9% while total employment fell by 1.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Regional NSW saw employment decline by 0.9% and the workforce contract by 0.4%, with its unemployment rate also rising by 0.5 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Flinders. These five and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate future growth patterns. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local employment mix suggests Flinders should see employment growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not account for local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Flinders (NSW) is $2,103 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $822 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,491 a year against an average of $66,990. 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 data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, income levels in the suburb of Flinders are consistent with national averages. The median taxpayer income in Flinders is $52,491 and the average income is $66,990, compared to $52,390 and $65,215 respectively for Regional NSW. Applying a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $57,908 for median income and $73,903 for average income. Data from the 2021 Census shows household income at the 72nd percentile ($2,103 weekly), while personal income is at the 53rd percentile.
Looking at income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 range includes 36.3% of the community (2,492 individuals), which aligns with the wider metropolitan region's figure of 29.9% in this bracket. High housing costs take up 16.7% of income, but strong overall earnings keep disposable income at the 71st percentile, with a SEIFA income ranking in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Flinders (NSW) had 2,380 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 1% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. 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 mix in Flinders consisted of 73.7% houses and 26.4% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to Regional NSW where houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Outright home ownership in Flinders lagged behind the Regional NSW rate, standing at 29.3%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (46.1%) or rented (24.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was significantly higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $490 compared to $330 in Regional NSW.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Flinders are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Flinders (NSW) counted 2,380 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 86% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 16% 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 the vast majority of households at 82.8%, consisting of couples with children at 43.1%, couples without children at 25.0%, and single parents at 14.0%. The remaining 17.2% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 15.6% and group households at 1.5%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.8% of adults in Flinders (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 12.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 514 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,002 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 area faces educational hurdles, with university graduation rates at 17.8%, which is significantly below the NSW state average of 32.2%. This gap highlights a need and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical and trade qualifications are highly prevalent, with 42.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (30.9%). Enrolment rates are particularly high, with 31.8% of local residents currently participating in formal study.
This student population includes 11.3% in primary schools, 9.1% in secondary schools, and 3.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Flinders (NSW) reaches 44 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 470 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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An analysis of public transport reveals 44 active transit stops in Flinders, which consist of bus services. These stops are served by 42 distinct routes, providing a combined total of 474 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 158 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, the vast majority of residents commute outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 97%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per household, which is higher than the regional average.
Additionally, 25.0% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect COVID-19 restrictions. Transit services average 67 trips per day across all routes, which represents approximately 10 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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71.3% of residents in Flinders (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 indicators show positive trends for Flinders residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing results that generally align with national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses is low among the general population, although it is higher than the national average among older, vulnerable age groups. Private health insurance coverage is slightly above the average SA2 region, covering approximately 53% of the population, which represents about 3,669 people. The most frequent medical diagnoses in the region are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.9 and 7.6% of residents respectively, while 71.3% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than average. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 14.2% of the population (975 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Health outcomes for this older cohort present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Flinders (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 83.7% of residents, with 16.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.2%) and Australian (25.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Flinders matches the broader region's average for cultural diversity, with 83.7% of residents born in Australia, 93.2% holding citizenship, and 84.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 62.8% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries in Flinders are English at 26.2%, Australian at 25.5%, and Other at 7.6%. There are also distinct differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Macedonian ancestry is highly represented at 6.5% of the population compared to 0.4% regionally, Spanish ancestry stands at 1.5% compared to 0.3%, and Serbian ancestry is at 1.1% compared to 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Flinders (NSW) is 36. 27.0% 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 of 36 years in Flinders is lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and slightly below the Australian average of 38 years. The 15 - 24 age bracket is highly represented at 15.5% compared to Regional NSW, while the 75 - 84 bracket is less common at 4.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has grown from 13.8% to 15.5%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 3.4% to 4.6%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 15.7% to 14.5%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest major demographic shifts in Flinders, led by the 25 to 34 age group, which is expected to grow by 51% (401 people), rising from 789 to 1,191.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Flinders (NSW)
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 — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,118 at the 2021 Census → 6,867 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 (SAL11537). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.