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The median house price in Forresters Beach is $1.55m, with units at $455k. House values have moved 2.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Forresters Beach has an estimated 3,445 residents, up from 3,354 at the 2021 Census — a change of 91 people, or 2.7%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years, slower than 75% of areas nationally. That puts 1,244 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 evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside recent address validations performed by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Forresters Beach has an estimated residency of approximately 3,445 individuals as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 91 residents (2.7%) from the Census in 2021, when 3,354 individuals were counted. The discrepancy is calculated from the resident population of 3,445, which AreaSearch estimated using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an additional 2 validated new addresses found since the Census. This population size results in a density of 1,243 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical national average measured by AreaSearch.
The growth rate of 2.7% since the 2021 census for the suburb of Forresters Beach was higher than the SA3 region (2.6%), making it a prominent growth area. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for approximately 63.0% of the total population increase in recent times. AreaSearch employs projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level are utilized, published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline. Age-specific growth dynamics from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the suburb of Forresters Beach is projected to experience population growth slightly below the median of other locations studied by AreaSearch, with a projected rise of 376 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 10.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
42 new dwellings have been approved in Forresters Beach over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals allocated from local statistical sources indicate that the suburb of Forresters Beach averages approximately 8 building approvals for dwellings annually. Over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), 42 residential builds were approved, with 9 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. Because an average of 3.3 new occupants arrived per completed dwelling over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction volume is falling behind demand. This situation generally intensifies competition among buyers and creates upward pressure on pricing. Newly built residences carry an average construction value of $741,000, which points to a developer focus on high-end, premium housing.
Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $1.6 million this financial year, confirming that development remains overwhelmingly residential. Relative to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Forresters Beach generates approximately 66% of the volume of building approvals per resident, positioning it in the 19th percentile of areas evaluated across the country. This indicates restricted options for buyers and bolsters demand for existing housing stock. This volume sits below the national average, pointing to the mature character of the suburb of Forresters Beach and suggesting possible planning constraints. Current building projects consist of 60.0% detached houses and 40.0% medium to high-density options, with an increasing proportion of townhouses and apartments offering choices for different budgets, ranging from houses for families to compact, lower-cost alternatives. This represents a clear departure from the current housing distribution (which stands at 80.0% houses), signaling a scarcity of vacant land for development alongside evolving lifestyle preferences and a requirement for varied, attainable housing options. With approximately 860 residents for every approved dwelling, the suburb of Forresters Beach presents as a mature, developed residential area. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Forresters Beach will add 376 citizens by 2041, according to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity continues at its current pace, the addition of new dwellings may struggle to keep up with this growth, which could increase buyer rivalry and support upward price movements.
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 34 current infrastructure and development projects close to Forresters Beach, worth an estimated $656 million. 7 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development 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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Changes in infrastructure, development projects, and planning policies are key factors in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project that is expected to affect the suburb of Forresters Beach. Significant projects include the Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay, the Central Coast Local Roads Package, the Gosford Private Hospital redevelopment, and the Mardi Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, with details on the most relevant developments provided in the list below.
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Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay
NSW Government program to widen approximately 3.6-3.8km of Central Coast Highway between Wamberal and Bateau Bay to two lanes each way, improve intersections, and enhance active transport and bus facilities. Current works are focused on the Central Coast Highway and Tumbi Road intersection, replacing the roundabout with traffic lights and widening approaches to address congestion and improve safety.
Cynthia Street Subdivision
DA approved staged subdivision of 1,887 m2 residential land into 5 lots with integrated approval for 6 dwellings (4 single homes and 1 duplex). Dual street frontage to Cynthia Street and Adrian Close. Listings indicate dwelling plans available and staged delivery possible (subdivision, then dwellings, then duplex subdivision).
Red Bus Planning Proposal - 682A Coleridge Road Rezoning
Planning proposal to rezone a 5.26ha former bus depot site from SP2 Infrastructure to R1 General Residential and C3 Environmental Management. The proposal introduces a 450m2 minimum lot size, 9.5m building height limit, and a 0.6:1 FSR across the residential land. The Gateway determination facilitates master planning for up to 70 residential dwellings alongside site-specific DCP controls.
Uniting Nareen Gardens Village Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Uniting Nareen Gardens aged care facility in Bateau Bay, featuring modern residential aged care units, community facilities, and enhanced care services for elderly residents.
Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay
Transport for NSW is planning a major upgrade of the Central Coast Highway between Wamberal and Bateau Bay to improve traffic flow, safety and network resilience. The project includes corridor upgrades and has been prioritised in stages, with the Central Coast Highway and Tumbi Road intersection being delivered first under a separate construction package while planning continues for the broader corridor upgrade.
Wamberal Beach Coastal Protection Works
Long-term coastal erosion protection strategy for Wamberal Beach on the NSW Central Coast, developed under Central Coast Council's Open Coast Coastal Management Program (CMP). Three development applications for a continuous 1.3km whole-of-embayment seawall were lodged by the Wamberal Protection Association and beachfront landowners, but were unanimously refused by the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel on 16 June 2026 due to unresolved landowner consent issues and inadequate provision for sand nourishment. Council has directed the CEO to work with consultants and landowners on an alternative medium to long-term design.Separately, the broader Open Coast CMP, which covers engineering design requirements, sand nourishment, and land transfer actions for Wamberal, was adopted by Council in April 2026 and certified by the NSW Minister for the Environment in June 2026. Temporary emergency protection works continue to be carried out periodically by Council in response to storm events.
Wamberal Lagoon Water Quality Improvement
Multi-phase project to improve water quality in Wamberal Lagoon through wetland restoration, sediment management, and pollution source control. The project includes community education programs and long-term monitoring systems.
Coastal Cycleway Extension - Wamberal Section
Extension of the Central Coast coastal cycleway through Wamberal, connecting to existing paths and providing safe cycling infrastructure from Terrigal to The Entrance. The project includes new bridge crossings and improved lighting for enhanced safety.
1,776 residents of Forresters Beach are employed, from a labour force of 1,805. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 63.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,708, about 79% 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 suburb of Forresters Beach possesses a workforce with high skill levels and a solid presence in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of only 1.6% alongside a 3.3% rise in local employment over the prior year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of regional data. In March 2026, working residents numbered 1,776, while the jobless rate was 2.5% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Conversely, the participation rate of 63.7% is much lower than the 69.1% recorded in Greater Sydney. Census records show that a significant 34.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures.
Local workers are primarily employed in healthcare & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The suburb of Forresters Beach has a particularly high representation in healthcare & social assistance, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional average rate. By contrast, the professional & technical services sector employs only 7.0% of the local workforce, compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census working population against the resident population indicates that this mostly residential area provides few local job opportunities. Based on AreaSearch calculations of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader regions, the 12-month period saw a 3.3% rise in employment alongside a 3.7% increase in the labour force, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force both expand by 1.9%, with a slight decline in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context on future labour demand for the suburb of Forresters Beach. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate future job trends. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of expansion vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment for residents of the suburb of Forresters Beach could rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Forresters Beach is $1,758 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $819 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,855 a year against an average of $75,241. The average runs 51% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 AreaSearch compilations of postcode-level ATO statistics released for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Forresters Beach recorded a median taxpayer income of $49,855 and an average income of $75,241. These figures are elevated on a national scale, although they compare to $60,817 and $83,003 respectively for Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, current income levels are estimated to be around $55,000 for the median and $83,006 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Forresters Beach reside around the 51st percentile across Australia.
Income distribution is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which includes 29.3% of the community (1,009 people), mirroring the regional pattern where 30.9% fall into this category. Housing expenses account for 16.6% of income, yet robust earnings keep disposable income at the 50th percentile, with the SEIFA index for income placing the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Forresters Beach had 1,240 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 1% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,171 a month. Rent absorbs 26.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of Forresters Beach at the time of the last Census consisted of 80.4% separate houses and 19.6% alternative housing types, such as semi-detached properties, apartments, or other dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Forresters Beach stood well above the Sydney metropolitan rate at 40.8%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (42.5%) or occupied by tenants (16.7%). The median monthly cost for home loans was $2,171, which is notably lower than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, whereas the median weekly rent was identical to the Sydney metropolitan figure at $470.
On a national level, monthly mortgage costs in the suburb of Forresters Beach are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rental costs are also higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Forresters Beach counted 1,240 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 75.2% of all households in the suburb of Forresters Beach, consisting of couples with children at 33.0%, couples without children at 32.7%, and single parents with children at 8.5%. The remaining 24.8% are non-family households, which consist of single-person households at 23.1% and group households at 2.1% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.9% of adults in Forresters Beach hold a university qualification, including 18.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 26.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Forresters Beach shows lower rates of tertiary qualifications, with 26.9% of residents holding a university degree compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This suggests opportunities for focused educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 18.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 26.5%. Enrolment in education is high, with 29.3% of the population participating in formal study.
This comprises 10.9% of residents in primary schools, 7.6% in high schools, and 4.2% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Forresters Beach reaches 33 stops on 52 routes, timetabled for about 960 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport resources include 33 transit stops within the suburb of Forresters Beach, which are served by buses. These stops accommodate 52 different routes, providing 955 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is high, with residents living an average of 143 meters from the nearest stop. The area is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel outside the suburb, and private cars are the primary mode of travel for 95% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A significant 34.0% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Routes in the area provide an average of 136 trips daily, which represents approximately 28 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.3% of residents in Forresters Beach report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 demonstrate positive outcomes throughout the suburb of Forresters Beach, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates. Both younger and older demographics show low rates of widespread health conditions, and private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 57% of the local population (~1,951 people). This is comparable to the 59.9% coverage rate observed across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma are the most common chronic conditions, affecting 9.8% and 7.6% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 68.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population exhibits good health with a low incidence of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 29.0% of the population (999 people), which is higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Seniors in the area experience above-average health outcomes, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Forresters Beach is largely Australian-born, at 85.0% of residents, with 4.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.4%) and Australian (28.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Forresters Beach has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with Australian-born residents making up 85.0% of the population, citizens comprising 93.1%, and 95.4% of households speaking only English. Christianity is the dominant religion, accounting for 55.7% of the community, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental birthplace, the most common ancestries in the suburb of Forresters Beach are English at 32.4% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 28.0% (exceeding the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish at 11.1% (exceeding the regional average of 6.1%).
Other ancestries show varying levels of representation, with French ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Maltese at 0.9% (compared to 1.0%), and Russian at 0.4% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Forresters Beach is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 17.9% 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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With a median age of 44, the suburb of Forresters Beach is older than Greater Sydney, which has a median age of 37, and is also older than the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is highly represented at 11.2% of the population compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 7.2%. This 75 - 84 group is also well represented compared to the national average of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 9.4% to 11.2%, and the cohort aged 85+ has grown from 2.4% to 4.0%.
In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 8.8% to 7.2%. Demographic projections indicate the age profile of the suburb of Forresters Beach will change by 2041. The cohort aged 85+ is projected to grow by 118% (162 people), increasing from 137 to 300 residents. This shift towards an older population is clear, with residents aged 65 and older representing 80% of the projected growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 are projected to experience decreases in population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Forresters Beach
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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,354 at the 2021 Census → 3,445 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 (SAL11552). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.