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The median house price in Forster (NSW) is $900k, with units at $655k. House values have moved 4.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Forster (NSW) has an estimated 14,524 residents, up from 14,187 at the 2021 Census — a change of 337 people, or 2.4%. 577 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 446 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Forster (NSW) is estimated at approximately 14,524 based on AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates and validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This represents an addition of 337 people (2.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 14,187 people. This demographic calculation is based on an estimated resident population of 14,518 established from the latest ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside 577 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. With a density of 446 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Forster (NSW) provides ample space per resident with capacity for further development.
The suburb of Forster (NSW) achieved 2.4% growth since census, placing it within 0.5 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (2.9%) and demonstrating healthy growth fundamentals. Inward interstate migration served as the primary growth driver, contributing roughly 69.0% of recent population gains. Projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year for areas where primary data is unavailable. Age-cohort growth rates derived from these aggregations are also applied across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. In line with prevailing demographic patterns, the suburb of Forster (NSW) is anticipated to experience growth slightly below the non-metropolitan national median, with aggregated SA2-level projections indicating an addition of 1,617 persons to 2041, representing an overall expansion of 11.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
586 new dwellings have been approved in Forster (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 117 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 117 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 61% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 47, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval figures allocated across statistical areas, residential building approvals in Forster have averaged roughly 117 dwellings annually, reaching an estimated total of 586 homes over the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 47 approvals have been logged. With an average of only 0.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), property development is matching or exceeding incoming demand, expanding available options for buyers and accommodating urban growth that could surpass current estimates, with approved residences showing an average expected construction cost of $492,000.
Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $21.4 million this financial year, reflecting steady commercial investment. Relative to Rest of NSW, building activity in Forster is somewhat elevated (running 24.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), supporting buyer choice and sustaining local demand, though recent construction volumes have shown some moderation. Current development approvals consist of 61.0% detached dwellings alongside 39.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering an expanding mix of attached options across diverse price segments, from family residences to compact homes. The area maintains a low-density profile with approximately 183 people per dwelling approval. Demographic projections indicate that Forster will add 1,611 residents through to 2041 (measured from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At ongoing construction rates, future residential supply appears positioned to satisfy demand effectively, supporting favorable conditions for purchasers and allowing growth to potentially exceed existing projections.
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 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Forster (NSW), worth an estimated $1.3 billion. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.55 billion. 13 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 planning initiatives and civic infrastructure works play a critical role in local growth. AreaSearch has identified 10 key projects expected to influence the area, notably the Lower Mid North Coast Health Service Project - Forster-Tuncurry Health Facility, Forster and Old Bar New Ambulance Stations, Forster Gateway Development - The Lakes Way, and the Forster Main Beach Masterplan, with further details provided below.
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Lower Mid North Coast Health Service Project - Forster-Tuncurry Health Facility
The NSW Government is investing $180 million in the Lower Mid North Coast Health Service Project, which brings together the Manning Base Hospital Redevelopment Stage 2 and the Forster-Tuncurry health facility. Manning works are advancing through planning, public exhibition and contractor involvement, while planning for a Forster-Tuncurry health service model is continuing with options being considered with clinicians, stakeholders and the community.
Forster Gateway Development - The Lakes Way
Proposed redevelopment of a 25.12ha site along The Lakes Way, Forster, accommodating a mix of residential, commercial and conservation zones. The site includes the Great Lakes Tavern and bottleshop, a shopping complex, motel, cafe/bar and houses. The planning proposal, endorsed by MidCoast Council at its March 2025 ordinary meeting, is now before the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a gateway determination ahead of community consultation. The site has potential to provide approximately 135 dwellings across residential flat buildings, units, villas, dual occupancies, terrace houses and single dwellings in low-medium density residential and mixed-use zones.
Forster Main Beach Masterplan
A comprehensive 30-year strategy to revitalise the Forster Main Beach precinct. It includes upgrading the Ocean Baths, building a new Surf Life Saving Club, improving public amenities, and creating more accessible public green spaces.
Forster Civic Precinct - Solaris
A completed mixed-use precinct in Forster featuring a new public library, visitor information centre, customer service point, community spaces, retail and dining tenancies, and a residential apartment tower, with future stages encompassing seniors living facilities.
Forster and Old Bar Ambulance Stations
New ambulance stations in Forster and Old Bar providing improved emergency medical services coverage for the Mid North Coast region. Both stations are now completed and operational as part of the NSW Government's $232 million Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration (RAIR) program.
4-12 Breese Parade Large Format Retail Development
A large-format retail development offering up to 4,000 square metres of gross leasable area in the retail heart of Forster. The former MidCoast Council site was sold for $12.72 million and features prime positioning directly opposite Stockland Forster shopping centre with high exposure and accessibility. The development includes rear loading facilities and showroom space across a commanding 14,110mý site with B2 Local Centre zoning.
6-12 Head Street Residential Development Site (Golden Sands Motor Inn)
Beachside high-rise residential or hotel development site at the former Golden Sands Motor Inn, with a combined site area of 3373 square metres across four titles and potential gross floor area of up to 14535 square metres. Zoned R4 High Density with a 33-metre height limit allowing up to 11 storeys. The site has two street frontages and is located about 350 metres from Forster Main Beach and the town centre. Following a competitive Expressions of Interest campaign that closed in May 2025, the property was sold in July 2025; the purchaser has not been publicly named and no development application has yet been lodged with MidCoast Council.
Palm Lake Resort Forster Lakes
A luxury over-50s land lease resort featuring 400 Florida Keys-inspired homes with world-class facilities including the award-winning Belleair Country Club, Rhodes Sports Club with championship bowling green, marina with pontoons, indoor/outdoor pools, luxury cinema, gymnasium, and extensive recreational amenities beside Wallis Lake.
5,393 residents of Forster (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 5,673. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 44.5%. 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. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Forster features a balanced split between white-collar and blue-collar roles, supported by a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate of 4.9%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical data. As of March 2026, 5,393 residents are employed, while the jobless rate sits 0.8% above the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, and labour force participation is notably lower at 44.5% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census figures indicated that 11.2% of local workers worked from home, though this may reflect conditions during Covid-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Employment is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, which tracks at 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.6% of the workforce, below the 5.3% share across Regional NSW. Comparing Census resident numbers to local working population counts indicates a relatively limited pool of local employment opportunities. Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data, the year to March 2026 saw the local labour force contract by 3.4% as employment fell by 4.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. Over the same interval, Regional NSW saw employment decline by 0.9%, the labour force decrease by 0.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.5 percentage points. Further context on future workforce requirements in Forster is provided by national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories differ across industries. Applying these sector-specific rates to the local occupational mix suggests employment in Forster could grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (note that this is an illustrative weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Forster (NSW) is $1,009 a week (about $52,000 a year), with median personal income at $581 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,027 a year against an average of $55,548. 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 data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Forster recorded a median income of $42,027 and an average income of $55,548. These earnings fall below national figures and compare with $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a 10.32% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $46,364 (median) and $61,281 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household incomes between the 3rd and 9th percentiles nationwide.
The $400 - 799 income bracket is the most prevalent locally, accounting for 30.7% of residents (4,458 people), whereas the $1,500 - 2,999 band dominates regionally at 29.9%. Affordability pressures are acute, with 82.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 4th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Forster (NSW) had 6,253 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 65% detached houses and 18% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 33.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 39.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, housing stock in Forster comprised 64.8% standalone houses and 35.2% other dwellings (including apartments and semi-detached properties), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Outright home ownership was high at 51.7%, well ahead of Regional NSW levels, with remaining homes either held under a mortgage (20.8%) or rented (27.6%). Monthly mortgage repayments recorded a median of $1,733, matching the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while median weekly rent was $340 against $330 regionally. Across Australia, local monthly repayments sit below the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents remain under the countrywide level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Forster (NSW) counted 6,253 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 61.9% of local households, consisting of 34.7% couples without children, 15.8% couples with children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.1%, with lone person households representing 35.1% and group households making up 3.1%. The area's median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.8% of adults in Forster (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 11.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,411 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 963 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the area reflects notable challenges, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (16.8%) sitting well below the NSW average of 32.2%. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 11.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 42.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (31.4%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). A total of 23.2% of the local population is enrolled in formal study. This comprises 8.8% attending primary education, 7.2% enrolled in secondary education, and 1.6% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Forster (NSW) reaches 234 stops on 35 routes, timetabled for about 680 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 in Forster is provided by 234 active bus stops spanning 35 routes that deliver 680 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with typical resident proximity to the nearest boarding point measured at 119 meters. As an outward-commuting residential area, private vehicles are used for 92% of journeys while 5% of trips are made on foot. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, below regional norms, and 11.2% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census (which may reflect COVID-19 restrictions). Public transport services average 97 trips per day across all active routes, representing approximately 2 weekly trips per stop.
The 100 closest stops relative to the centrepoint are mapped below.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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55.4% of residents in Forster (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 10.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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AreaSearch assessment of chronic illness rates and mortality figures highlights notable health pressures in Forster across both older and younger age groups, alongside a relatively low private health insurance coverage rate of approximately 49% of the total population (~7,109 people). This compares to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. The most widely diagnosed conditions among residents are arthritis (13.8%) and mental health issues (9.4%), while 55.4% reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are also elevated among the working-age demographic.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 40.0% of the population (5,809 people), higher than the 23.3% share across Regional NSW, with senior health outcomes aligning broadly with national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Forster (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 87.7% of residents, with 4.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.1%) and Australian (30.7%). 4.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Forster is lower than average, with 87.7% of residents born in Australia, 90.9% holding citizenship, and 96.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, accounting for 60.3% of residents in Forster compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The primary reported ancestries in Forster are English at 34.1%, Australian at 30.7%, and Irish at 9.0%. Other distinct demographic representations include Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 4.5% of Forster (vs 4.6% regionally), alongside Maltese at 0.5% (vs 0.4%) and French at 0.5% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Forster (NSW) is 57, older than 98% of areas nationally. 15.9% 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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The age distribution clearly highlights Forster's character as a lifestyle and retirement destination. As of estimates updated to August 2026, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) make up 40.0% of the population compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW, while residents aged 25 - 44 account for 16.2% against 23.5% regionally. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 57 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 14 years higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 from that Census, compared to the Australian Census median of 38. The most visible shift since the Census occurred among the 45 - 64 age band, declining from 24.9% to an estimated 22.7%.
By 2041, older age groups are forecast to see the largest growth, rising by 823 (14%) to 6,633.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Forster (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 10 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 577 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,187 at the 2021 Census → 14,524 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 (SAL11553). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.