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The median house price in Forbes (NSW) is $475k, with units at $408k. House values have moved 6.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Forbes (NSW) has an estimated 8,164 residents. 196 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Forbes (NSW) is estimated to have a population of approximately 8,164, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations. This indicates a slight gain of 7 people (0.1%) relative to the 8,157 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The calculation stems from an estimated resident count of 8,146 following the ABS ERP release in June 2025, alongside 196 newly verified addresses added after the Census date. Spatially, this corresponds to a density of 9.2 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable room per resident.
Although overall expansion is subtle, the 0.1% increase in the suburb of Forbes (NSW) since the 2021 census outperformed the wider SA3 region (-0.4%). Natural increase served as the main demographic engine, generating roughly 57.99999999999999% of recent population additions. Projections developed by Geoscience Australia and the ABS from 2024, utilizing 2022 as the base year, are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 divisions, with supplementary 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures (base year 2021) adopted wherever coverage gaps exist. Age-specific trajectories derived from these datasets are extended across all localities from 2032 to 2041. Anticipated demographic patterns suggest the suburb of Forbes (NSW) will outpace the national non-metropolitan median for expansion, with combined SA2 models pointing to an addition of 1,082 persons by 2041, representing an overall increase of 13.0% across the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
103 new dwellings have been approved in Forbes (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 23, 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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Dwelling approval data from the ABS evaluated across local statistical zones indicates an annual pace of roughly 20 residential permits for Forbes, totaling an estimated 103 residences approved across the prior 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25) with 23 recorded during FY-25 to date. Because the population contracted in the preceding interval, residential construction has maintained a sound balance with demand to provide ample options for purchasers, with newly approved dwellings carrying an average build cost of $424,000. Additionally, commercial development has progressed at a moderate pace, recording $20.2 million in approved commercial works throughout the ongoing financial year.
Per-capita building rates in Forbes align closely with the Rest of NSW benchmark, sustaining stable conditions comparable to neighboring districts even as recent building permits have accelerated. Nevertheless, construction volume trails nationwide levels, mirroring the established character of the township and indicating possible planning constraints. Standalone houses account for 86.0% of recent residential approvals while 14.0% consist of apartments or townhouses, preserving low-density living centered on detached properties that appeal to buyers seeking spaciousness. With roughly 313 residents per building approval, the locality continues its low-density profile. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Forbes is forecast to expand by 1,064 people by 2041. If residential construction continues at its current rate, housing additions may fall behind population gains, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Forbes (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Forbes (NSW), worth an estimated $9 million. A further 81 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.1 billion. 29 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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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Major infrastructure developments and planning programs exert a substantial influence on local area dynamics. AreaSearch has highlighted 6 key local initiatives possessing potential community impact. Prominent undertakings encompass Goldridge Estate, Forbes Multipurpose Equestrian Centre, Homemakers Centre Stage 2, and Forbes Development Project, with the following overview covering the most significant schemes.
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Homemakers Centre Stage 2
Stage two development of the Homemakers Centre featuring a 24/7 service station (Ampol Foodary), convenience store, fast food restaurant (KFC), and fuel service centre, with a $5.4 million investment.
Forbes Development Project
Homes NSW is subdividing 10 hectares of vacant government-owned land to create around 132 new homes in a mix of private, social, and affordable housing to meet growing housing demand in Central West NSW. The development is located just a 5-minute drive from the Forbes town centre.
Goldridge Estate
A modern, master-planned residential estate comprising 221 affordable lots ranging from 550sqm to over 5,000sqm, featuring sustainable design, modern services including water, power, sewer, drainage, NBN, and gas, wide leafy streets, central green spaces, and proximity to local amenities such as shops, cafes, medical facilities, golf club, sports grounds, parks, and Lake Forbes.
Forbes Multipurpose Equestrian Centre
A $3.6 million multipurpose equestrian facility featuring an 80m x 60m undercover sand arena, designed to host various equestrian events from pony club sessions to rodeos, and other non-horse related events. Located near Forbes Racecourse, it serves at least 16 local user groups and boosts the local economy through sports tourism.
Parkes Materials Recovery And Energy From Waste Facility
The NSW Government plans to build a recovery facility and an Energy from Waste facility in the Parkes Special Activation Precinct. It'll be Australia's fourth major thermal EfW facility, handling waste, recovery, and energy sales.
Newell Highway Upgrade - Parkes Bypass
A completed 10.5-kilometre bypass on the western outskirts of Parkes that relocated the Newell Highway about two kilometres west between Maguire Road and Barkers Road. Traffic switched onto the new bypass on 15 April 2025, and the project was formally declared complete on 21 November 2025 after 60 years of community advocacy. Key features include five intersections, two new bridges (Sir Henry Parkes Bridge over the rail corridor and Hartigan Avenue, and Burral Bridge over Victoria Street), a new shared pedestrian and cycling path, and removal of up to 1,200 trucks per day from local streets.Post-completion noise and traffic monitoring has continued through mid-2026 to confirm outcomes match modelling.
Parkes Hospital (Lachlan Health Service)
The NSW Government delivered a $72.8 million state-of-the-art hospital on a greenfield site to serve Parkes and the surrounding Western NSW region. Opened in November 2015, the facility features a 24-hour emergency department, inpatient wards, maternity and birthing suites, and surgical services. Recent 2024-2026 infrastructure updates include a $1.4 million mechanical and BMS chiller upgrade to ensure the facility's continued operational efficiency.
Parkes Wetlands
Parkes Shire Council is transforming the former sewage treatment ponds on Akuna Road into the Parkes Wetlands, a major biodiversity, recreation and ecotourism destination. Stage 1 earthworks were completed in 2023 and the 2.5 km all-abilities walking track was completed in early 2025. Current works include boardwalks, bird hides, viewing platforms, habitat creation, revegetation, interpretive signage, public art and an outdoor learning shelter. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.
4,061 residents of Forbes (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 4,235. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 63.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,539, about 80% 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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Labor market analysis from AreaSearch shows Forbes maintaining a balanced employment base across blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by solid representation across vital public services and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Employed residents stood at 4,061 as of March 2026, matching the 4.1% jobless rate recorded across Regional NSW, while local labor participation reached 63.9% against 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census figures showed that only 8.9% of local workers performed their jobs from home, an outcome that must be interpreted alongside the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, education & training, and agriculture, forestry & fishing.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the local concentration is 2.2 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance represents 14.0% of the resident workforce, trailing the 16.9% mark seen regionally. Comparing Census counts of resident workers against the local job base suggests that the surrounding locality offers limited employment positions internally. According to ABS and SALM statistical aggregations analyzed by AreaSearch, the local workforce contracted by 1.3% over the 12-month period as resident employment dropped 2.6%, resulting in a 1.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment decrease of 0.9%, a labor force reduction of 0.4%, and an unemployment increase of 0.5 percentage points. Future labor requirements are highlighted in the Mar-26 national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia. Projecting these industry-level five- and ten-year trajectories against the local occupational structure indicates that nationwide employment is slated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although rates vary by trade. Applied to the occupational breakdown of Forbes, these metrics indicate potential local employment gains of 5.8% across five years and 12.5% across ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Forbes (NSW) is $1,221 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $706 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,015 a year against an average of $58,577. 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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ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in Forbes record a median annual income of $49,015 and an average of $58,577, trailing the nationwide standard alongside Regional NSW figures of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $54,073 for median earnings and $64,622 for average earnings as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census situates personal, family, and household earnings in Forbes between the 14th and 29th percentiles across the country.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket accounts for 26.3% of the resident base (2,147 individuals), aligning with the 29.9% share found across the broader region. While accommodation expenses remain modest, allowing households to retain 87.0% of earnings, overall disposable income sits at the 18th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Forbes (NSW) had 3,167 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 5% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $230 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,257 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% 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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Census assessments show that the residential fabric of Forbes is dominated by detached houses at 88.6%, with remaining formats (semi-detached dwellings, units, and alternative structures) representing 11.4%, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative homes across Regional NSW. Outright property ownership stands at 39.1%, identical to the Regional NSW standard, while 31.6% of properties carry a mortgage and 29.3% are tenanted. Typical housing costs are noticeably lower than regional benchmarks, with median monthly mortgages at $1,257 and median weekly rent at $230, versus $1,733 and $330 across Regional NSW.
On a nationwide scale, loan commitments in Forbes remain well beneath the Australian benchmark of $1,863 per month, and rental expenses sit well below the national median of $375 per week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Forbes (NSW) counted 3,167 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement in the area, accounting for 65.4% of households, consisting of couples without children at 29.7%, couples with children at 22.4%, and single parent households at 12.6%. The remaining 34.6% comprises non-family residences, where single-person homes make up 32.1% and shared group dwellings account for 2.4%. With an average of 2.3 people per dwelling, typical household occupancy is slightly lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.3% of adults in Forbes (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 11.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 85% of areas nationally. A further 31.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,988 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 924 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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Attainment figures point to educational challenges within the district, as university qualification levels stand at 15.3%, well beneath the 32.2% mark across NSW, highlighting an opportunity for focused learning programs. Among tertiary award holders, bachelor degrees represent 11.4%, postgraduate degrees comprise 2.3%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.6%. In contrast, vocational and trade training is strong, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, made up of certificates (31.2%) and advanced diplomas (8.5%). Engagement across learning institutions is strong, with 29.9% of the local population actively participating in academic programs.
This cohort includes 12.1% attending primary schools, 8.3% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.4% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Forbes (NSW) reaches 633 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 450 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Commuter networks in Forbes encompass 633 functional transit stops providing train and bus connectivity. Across these stops, 34 separate transit lines operate to deliver 449 scheduled passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is outstanding, with inhabitants typically situated 110 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting its residential nature, outward travel predominates, with private vehicles serving as the primary travel choice for 93% of commuters while 4% travel on foot. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles. Meanwhile, 8.9% of workers operated from home according to the 2021 Census, a metric potentially shaped by prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit services operate at an average rate of 64 daily trips across the broader network, which corresponds to practically no scheduled weekly departures at an individual stop level. The accompanying spatial chart illustrates the 100 closest transit points relative to the central coordinate.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
62.9% of residents in Forbes (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 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 metrics evaluated by AreaSearch indicate notable hurdles in Forbes across mortality statistics and long-term illness rates, with prevalent conditions impacting younger and older cohorts alike, while private health insurance uptake is comparatively limited at roughly 50% of residents (~4,092 people) against the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widespread medical challenges locally, documented among 11.1 and 8.4% of the population, while 62.9% of residents report no ongoing medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts exhibit elevated occurrences of chronic health issues.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 24.6% of the township (2,008 people), exceeding the 23.3% proportion in Regional NSW, with senior health indicators generally matching broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Forbes (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 95.3% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.2%) and English (30.1%). 10.1% 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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Measures of cultural diversity in Forbes track below broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens comprising 90.2% of residents, 95.3% born domestically, and 97.6% using only English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, claimed by 70.6% of residents in Forbes compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage, Australian ancestry leads locally at 34.2%, followed by English heritage at 30.1%, and Australian Aboriginal background at 10.1%, which markedly exceeds the 4.6% regional figure. Further cultural distinctions include Irish heritage accounting for 9.3% in Forbes (against 8.8% regionally), French ancestry at 0.4% (against 0.4%), and Macedonian background representing 0.1% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Forbes (NSW) is 42. 23.6% 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 age distribution in Forbes mirrors broader regional patterns, with the largest divergence from the Regional NSW profile sitting at 2.8 percentage points. The median age remains at an estimated 42, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 1 year below the Regional NSW median of 43 from that period. Youth and younger cohorts aged 0 - 24 have expanded from 30.5% at the Census to an estimated 32.1%. Senior age groups (65+) are forecast to see the largest expansion toward 2041, increasing by 345 residents (17%) to reach a total of 2,353.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Forbes (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) | Aug 2026 this month 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 this month 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 this month headline measures · Jun 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 4 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 — 196 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,157 at the 2021 Census → 8,164 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 (SAL11539). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.