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The median house price in Gerringong is $1.48m, with units at $905k. House values have moved 0.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Gerringong has an estimated 4,164 residents. That puts 383 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 statistics for the wider region, alongside newly confirmed locations verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the resident count of the suburb of Gerringong is approximated at 4,164 in May 2026. This represents a decline of 1 person (0.0%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,165 individuals. The variation is determined from the resident count of 4,164, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) combined with an extra 28 validated new addresses added since the Census.
This population level translates to a density of 383 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial personal space and potential capacity for future building. Population expansion in the locality was mostly supported by arrivals from abroad, which served as the exclusive contributor to demographic growth in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this information, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 level forecasts, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Growth metrics by age cohort from these combined datasets are also applied to all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Reviewing future demographic shifts, a higher than median growth rate for regional areas throughout the country is anticipated, with the locality projected to expand by 503 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing a rise of 12.1% overall across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
76 new dwellings have been approved in Gerringong over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 41, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS residential construction permissions distributed from regional data, the suburb of Gerringong has seen approximately 15 dwellings authorized annually, representing a total of 76 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 38 authorizations have been documented. With an average of only 0.1 people per year relocating to the locality for each dwelling constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new builds are keeping pace with or running ahead of demand, providing purchasers with more options and permitting demographic growth that could outpace current projections, while new houses are built at an average value of $1,062,000, showing a focus by builders on upscale properties within the luxury sector.
Furthermore, $1.5 million in commercial building authorizations have been documented this financial year, pointing to a mostly residential emphasis. Relative to Rest of NSW, the suburb of Gerringong displays much lower construction volume (58.0% below the regional average per capita). This restricted volume of new building typically supports demand and valuations for existing properties. Recent building consists of 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% semi-detached or multi-unit structures, preserving the traditional low-density profile of the locality with an emphasis on family residences that appeal to those wanting space. The region has roughly 231 people per residential approval, indicating a low density market environment. Demographic projections show the suburb of Gerringong will add 503 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly calculation by AreaSearch). Home building is progressing at a reasonable rate relative to anticipated growth, though purchasers might encounter greater rivalry as the resident count increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Gerringong
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gerringong, worth an estimated $347 million. A further 53 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.3 billion. 11 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local outcomes are highly dependent on updates to regional infrastructure, key construction projects, and zoning strategies. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 6 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal works include the Sunnymede Urban Release Area, the Princes Highway Gerringong Upgrade, the WINIM Mixed-Use Development at 105-107 Fern Street, and the 'Acacia' Apartments Gerringong, with the following index highlighting the developments most likely to be relevant.
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Sunnymede Urban Release Area
Planning Proposal PP-2025-61 seeks to amend the Kiama Local Environmental Plan 2011 to facilitate a 147-lot residential subdivision at 48 Campbell Street. The project includes environmental management, conservation zones, public recreation areas, and critical infrastructure such as a new access road and bridge crossing to Union Way/Elambra Parade. A Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) valued at approximately $7 million for public benefits is currently being finalised following public exhibition in late 2025.
Princes Highway Gerringong Upgrade
Upgrade of 7.5 km of the Princes Highway between Mount Pleasant and Toolijooa Road to a four-lane divided highway with median separation and two new interchanges providing access to Gerringong and Gerroa. The project improves safety, travel times and flood-resilient access to the town via Belinda Street.
'Acacia' Apartments Gerringong
A brand new luxury apartment development with 37 residences, including commercial spaces, located in the central pocket of Gerringong. Architecturally designed, it features luxurious finishes, open-plan living with 9ft ceilings, and DA approval.
WINIM Mixed-Use Development at 105-107 Fern Street
A DA-approved mixed-use development by WINIM and designed by Derive Architects, incorporating a 34-room boutique hotel with 8 oversized luxury suites, three penthouse residences with private plunge pools and panoramic ocean/hinterland views, high-end hospitality spaces (restaurant, cafe, retail), and a resort-style swimming pool. It aims to capitalise on tourism and luxury lifestyle demand in Gerringong, offering premium accommodations and new dining options.
Oceania @ Gerringong
Mixed-use development featuring up to 35 residential units, 5 retail shops, and 8 professional business suites in the heart of Gerringong. Construction was completed in 2017.
Ridgewaters Kiama Apartments
Low-rise residential complex of four buildings delivering 60 three-bedroom apartments with secure parking and lift access at 2 Surfleet Place, Kiama. Sales materials indicate the project is complete and ready to move in, with the developer-marketer noted as St Trinity Property Group.
Bombo Quarry Redevelopment
Transformation of a former multi-owner quarry precinct in Kiama into a mixed housing-led community of around 2000 dwellings with parks, community facilities, and local centre uses. Recently declared a State Significant Development, the current focus is finalising the master plan for remediation and earthworks.
South Kiama Urban Release Area
A 40-hectare masterplanned urban release area for approximately 380 residential lots to be delivered over stages. Stage 1 includes 81 residential lots, a local park, and riparian corridor regeneration. The Development Control Plan was adopted February 2025, and the Stage 1 DA was approved by Council on 16 December 2025. The developer has secured an approximate $30 million Planning Agreement for infrastructure delivery.
2,149 residents of Gerringong are employed, from a labour force of 2,196. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 63.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,256, about 78% 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 Gerringong has a highly educated labor pool, with strong representation in vital services categories, an unemployment rate of just 2.1%, and an estimated job expansion rate of 2.6% over the preceding year, based on AreaSearch compilations of regional statistics. As of March 2026, 2,149 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 2.0% lower than the Regional NSW mark of 4.1%, while workforce participation is relatively standard (63.1% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Census responses indicate that a significant 29.6% of workers performed their jobs from home, although the influence of Covid-19 restrictions must be taken into account.
The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, along with construction. The locality exhibits a particularly strong concentration in education & training, with employment figures reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.4% of the local workforce, which is below the Regional NSW level of 5.3%. The locality appears to provide a constrained number of local employment positions, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the total resident workforce. Based on AreaSearch reviews of SALM and ABS statistics gathered from regional datasets, over the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 2.6% and the total labor force expanded by 2.6%, which kept unemployment virtually unchanged. This differs from Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, the overall labor force decreased by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 can supply additional context regarding potential future demand in the suburb of Gerringong. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local job distribution to estimate expansion trends. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary significantly across different sectors. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of the suburb of Gerringong suggests local jobs should rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gerringong is $1,899 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $802 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,201 a year against an average of $73,079. The average runs 55% 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 the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median income for taxpayers in the suburb of Gerringong is $47,201, alongside an average of $73,079. This stands above the national average, and compares to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary valuations would be roughly $52,072 (median) and $80,621 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Gerringong sit near the 54th percentile across the country.
The statistics indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 category is the most common, containing 29.4% of citizens (1,224 people), which aligns with regional patterns showing 29.9% of households in the same tier. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 85.8% of their earnings for other outlays, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gerringong had 1,489 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 5% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 26.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.3%. 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 property types in the suburb of Gerringong at the time of the most recent Census consisted of 79.3% standalone houses and 20.6% alternative dwellings (townhouses, flats, and other configurations), compared to Regional NSW where standalone houses made up 82.6% and alternative dwellings accounted for 17.4%. The rate of outright home ownership in the suburb of Gerringong was notably higher than the regional average, standing at 46.3%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (33.2%) or occupied by tenants (20.6%). The median monthly home loan payment in the locality was significantly higher than the Regional NSW average at $2,167, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $500, in contrast to regional figures of $1,733 and $330.
On a national level, monthly mortgage commitments in the suburb of Gerringong are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents also sit substantially above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gerringong counted 1,489 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 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 74.5%, which is split into 33.1% couples with children, 33.1% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.5%, consisting of single-person households at 23.1% and group homes at 2.3%. The median household size of 2.6 people exceeds the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.6% of adults in Gerringong hold a university qualification, including 22.4% with a bachelor degree and 7.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 24.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 388 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,083 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 level of education in the suburb of Gerringong is substantially higher than regional benchmarks, with 33.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 19.9% in the SA3 area and 21.3% in Rest of NSW. This clear educational lead positions the community well for professional services roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational qualifications are also well represented, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding practical trade credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (24.9%).
Enrolment in studies is particularly high, with 27.9% of residents currently undertaking formal education. This proportion comprises 10.0% of the population in primary schools, 7.4% in high schools, and 4.3% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gerringong reaches 63 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 transit assessment indicates 63 active transit stops are available in the suburb of Gerringong, consisting of both trains and buses. These stops are served by 16 unique routes, which combine to offer 2,523 weekly passenger journeys. Transit convenience is classified as outstanding, with residents living an average of 128 meters from their nearest stop. Because it is mainly a residential community, the majority of workers travel outside the area for jobs, with private cars remaining the primary option at 94% and walking accounting for 4%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars.
A significant 29.6% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may show the impact of COVID-19 rules). Weekly journeys average 360 runs per day across all available routes, which equates to roughly 40 weekly runs for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.0% of residents in Gerringong report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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The suburb of Gerringong displays favorable health profiles, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and ongoing illness rates, with common medical issues presenting at low rates among the general public though tracking above the national norm for older, vulnerable demographics, and the proportion of individuals with private medical insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 56% of the population (~2,323 people). This compares to 51.9% recorded throughout Regional NSW. The most prevalent health issues recorded locally were arthritis and asthma, affecting 10.8 and 8.1% of the population, respectively, while 65.0% of residents reported having no ongoing medical issues compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The segment of the population under 65 demonstrates better health patterns than average. The suburb of Gerringong has 27.9% of its residents aged 65 and over (1,161 people), which is higher than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%, though this age group ranks lower nationally compared to the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gerringong is largely Australian-born, at 87.4% of residents, with 3.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.4%) and Australian (29.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Gerringong exhibits lower levels of ethnic diversity than the national average, with 87.4% of residents born within Australia, 92.2% holding citizenship, and 96.1% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation in the suburb of Gerringong is Christianity, accounting for 54.6% of the community. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parent countries of birth, the three most common backgrounds in the suburb of Gerringong are English at 32.4% of the population, Australian at 29.6%, and Irish at 11.3%. There are also distinct differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Scottish ancestry is notably higher at 9.1% in the suburb of Gerringong (compared to 8.0% in the region), Hungarian ancestry is at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%), and New Zealand ancestry stands at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gerringong is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 20.3% 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 46, the suburb of Gerringong has an older demographic profile than Regional NSW's average of 43 and is significantly older than the national median of 38. The cohort aged 75 - 84 is highly represented at 9.8% compared to Regional NSW, while the 25 - 34 age group is less common at 9.1%. Post-2021 Census statistics show that the 15 to 24 age bracket expanded from 9.7% to 11.2% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 8.5% to 9.8%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.5% to 11.1%.
By 2041, the suburb of Gerringong is projected to experience major changes in its age distribution. Led by this shift, the cohort aged 85+ will expand by 75% (136 people), growing from 183 to 320. Meanwhile, the cohorts aged 65 to 74 and 15 to 24 are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gerringong
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 5 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 — 28 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,165 at the 2021 Census → 4,164 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 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 (SAL11610). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.