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The median house price in Gobbagombalin is $825k, with units at $700k. House values have moved 8.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Gobbagombalin has an estimated 2,859 residents, up from 2,184 at the 2021 Census — a change of 675 people, or 30.9%. Growth has averaged 8.9% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 368 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 56.0% of that increase. Density is about 66 people per 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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Based on an evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside newly validated addresses recorded by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Gobbagombalin has an estimated population of approximately 2,859 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 675 residents (30.9%) since the 2021 Census, which documented 2,184 people. The calculation is derived from the resident population of 2,832, which was calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 368 new addresses confirmed since the Census. With this population level, the density ratio stands at 66 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per resident and capacity for future expansion.
The suburb of Gobbagombalin grew by 30.9% since the 2021 census, outperforming the SA4 region (2.2%) as well as the SA3 area, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Natural growth was the primary driver, accounting for roughly 56.00000000000001% of the overall population gains in recent times, though interstate and overseas migration also contributed positively. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 area, which were published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 areas where this dataset is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age cohort growth rates from these aggregations are also used for all locations between 2032 and 2041. Looking ahead, exceptional population growth is anticipated, ranking in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan locations in Australia, with the suburb of Gobbagombalin projected to expand by 1,675 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level figures, indicating a total growth rate of 57.6% over the 16 years.
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444 new dwellings have been approved in Gobbagombalin over the past five years, an average of 88 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 31 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 87 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 82% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 90, 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, approximately 88 residential properties have been approved annually in Gobbagombalin, with a total of 444 dwellings approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 83 during the current FY-26. An average increase of 2.2 residents was recorded for every built dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating strong demand that supports local property values. Newly constructed dwellings carry an average estimated construction cost of $451,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end market with premium housing options.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals valued at $23.2 million have been registered this financial year, pointing to steady commercial building activity. Gobbagombalin displays 695.0% higher construction activity per capita than the Rest of NSW, providing home buyers with more options. This volume is significantly above the national average, reflecting high developer confidence in the local market. Recent construction consists of 82.0% detached houses and 18.0% attached dwellings, maintaining a low-density character focused on single-family homes that attract buyers looking for extra space. This highlights a notable shift from the current housing stock (where houses make up 97.0%), pointing to a decreasing supply of development sites while meeting changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The area averages approximately 33 people for each dwelling approval, pointing to a growing market. Projections for the population indicate Gobbagombalin will add 1,648 residents through to 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Given current building rates, the supply of housing is expected to satisfy demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outpace current 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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Gobbagombalin. A further 38 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.26 billion. 7 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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An area's performance is heavily influenced by updates to local infrastructure, key public works, and planning initiatives. In total, 10 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the area. Major developments include the Charles Sturt University Innovation Campus Expansion, Boorooma Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, Northern Growth Area Sewer Upgrades, and the Glenfield Road Corridor Upgrade, with the details below highlighting those expected to be most significant.
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Charles Sturt University Innovation Campus Expansion
Major campus expansion including new research facilities, technology incubator spaces, student accommodation, upgraded laboratories, collaborative learning areas, and innovation hub. Designed to support agricultural technology research, entrepreneurship programs, and regional industry partnerships. Features advanced laboratories, collaborative spaces, startup incubators and industry partnership facilities to support agricultural technology and veterinary science research.
Boorooma Neighbourhood Shopping Centre
A newly completed neighborhood shopping precinct in Wagga Wagga's northern growth corridor. The center is anchored by a Coles supermarket and Liquorland, which opened in December 2025. The broader precinct features a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant (opened January 2026), a Subway (opened July 2025), a service station, and specialty retail including Chemist Warehouse and Domino's. The development serves as a primary hub for the expanding Boorooma and Estella suburbs.
Northern Growth Area Sewer Upgrades
Major $21.23 million sewer infrastructure upgrades to provide capacity for housing growth in northern growth area and industrial growth in Bomen Special Activation Precinct. Part of $70.8 million infrastructure package to support 14,500 homes.
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
Expansion and modernization of emergency department facilities including additional treatment bays, upgraded imaging services, improved patient flow areas and enhanced trauma facilities.
7-Eleven Wagga Wagga Service Station
The first 7-Eleven in Wagga Wagga, featuring a 24-hour convenience store, fuel station, and amenities, replacing existing buildings at the site.
Wagga Wagga Arts & Culture Quarter
Cultural precinct development including upgraded performing arts venues, gallery spaces, artist studios, public art installations and enhanced streetscape connecting key cultural facilities
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre - Performing Arts Masterplan
Comprehensive redevelopment of Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre including theatre upgrades, new rehearsal spaces, expanded foyer areas, improved accessibility, backstage facilities, and integration with adjacent cultural precinct. Part of performing arts masterplan to enhance regional cultural offerings.
Bunnings Wagga Wagga Relocation
Relocation of the existing Bunnings Warehouse to a new 18,385 sqm facility at 64 Pearson Street on a 4.6-hectare site at the corner of the Sturt and Olympic Highways. The development includes 449 car parking spaces and is approximately 5,000 sqm larger than the existing store at Dobney Avenue. Development consent was granted by Wagga Wagga City Council in December 2021, with the condition that all light vehicle egress occur via Saxon Street, with highway access restricted to entry only and Pearson Street access removed entirely.Bunnings sought to amend this traffic condition in November 2023, requesting a left-turn exit onto Pearson Street for light vehicles, but council rejected this 7-1. A further amendment proposing an extended median strip was also refused. As of early 2026, no agreed alternative traffic solution has been reached between Bunnings, Wagga Wagga City Council, and Transport for NSW, and no construction timeline has been publicly confirmed. Construction may proceed under the original approved DA but Bunnings has declined to do so pending resolution of access issues. BWP Trust acquired the 64 Pearson Street site for approximately $7.97 million in April 2022 and has flagged the property as excluded from its recent Bunnings lease reset portfolio, confirming the relocation intent remains active.
1,561 residents of Gobbagombalin are employed, from a labour force of 1,584. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 79.2%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,115, about 74% 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 local workforce is highly educated, featuring strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 1.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 0.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch compilations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 1,561 employed residents, while the unemployment rate sits 2.7% lower than the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%, and labour force participation is exceptionally high at 79.2% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. According to Census data, a modest 9.2% of workers operated from home, though the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.
Local employment is heavily centered in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. Public administration & safety shows a particularly high concentration, employing workers at 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services accounts for only 4.8% of the workforce, below the 7.8% recorded in Regional NSW. The community appears to provide sparse local job opportunities, as shown by comparing the count of the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, employment rose by 0.9% while the labor force grew by 0.6% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.3 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Gobbagombalin. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While employment nationwide is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local employment distribution suggests local employment will rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections.
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Median household income in Gobbagombalin is $2,510 a week (about $131,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,231 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $75,490 a year against an average of $88,788. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in Gobbagombalin stands at $75,490 and the average is $88,788. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $83,281 for the median and $97,951 for the average as of March 2026. Census figures from 2021 show that household, family, and personal incomes in the area rank highly, placing between the 90th and 92nd percentiles nationwide.
Income distribution data shows that the largest segment comprises 50.7% of residents (1,449 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring regional patterns where 29.9% occupy the same bracket. The high proportion of top earners, with 31.0% making over $3,000/week, indicates strong purchasing power in the community. Housing expenses account for 15.4% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 90th percentile, and the area ranks in the 9th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gobbagombalin had 714 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 59% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,924 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.7%. 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 time of the most recent Census, the distribution of dwelling types in Gobbagombalin consisted of 97.1% standalone houses and 2.9% other options like townhouses, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to Regional NSW where houses make up 82.6% and other dwellings comprise 17.4%. Home ownership in Gobbagombalin was lower than the regional rate, standing at 10.9%, with the remaining properties either under a mortgage (59.4%) or being rented (29.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,924 was much higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $410 compared to $330 in Regional NSW.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Gobbagombalin exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gobbagombalin counted 714 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 935 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units represent the vast majority of households at 78.7%, consisting of couples with children at 46.6%, couples without children at 25.8%, and single-parent homes at 5.2%. The remaining 21.3% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 13.0% and group housing making up 8.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 individuals exceeds the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.7% of adults in Gobbagombalin hold a university qualification, including 26.6% with a bachelor degree and 6.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 100% of areas nationally. A further 26.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Rates of educational attainment in Gobbagombalin are well above regional benchmarks, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 18.7% in the SA4 region and 20.4% in the SA3 area. This significant educational margin positions the community well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (26.6%). School enrollment is exceptionally high, with 35.7% of the population participating in formal education.
This comprises 11.0% in primary school, 10.2% in tertiary institutions, and 5.1% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gobbagombalin reaches 17 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 190 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit analysis shows 17 active stops servicing Gobbagombalin, offering bus connections. These stops are served by 10 distinct routes, providing a combined 188 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 165 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a major residential community, most workers commute out of the suburb, and private cars remain the primary method of travel for 98% of commuters. Dwellings average 1.8 vehicles, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 9.2% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit service averages 26 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 11 weekly trips for each stop.
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78.5% of residents in Gobbagombalin report no long-term health condition. 2.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Gobbagombalin displays positive health trends based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness rates, with low rates of common health conditions observed in both young and old cohorts. The rate of private health insurance is extremely high, covering approximately 62% of the population (1,771 people). This is higher than the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues were the most frequently reported medical conditions, affecting 9.3% and 6.8% of residents, respectively, while 78.5% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions at all, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
The working-age population is particularly healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 4.3% of the community (122 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy above-average health outcomes, with national health standings generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gobbagombalin is largely Australian-born, at 82.9% of residents, with 16.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.6%) and English (26.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Gobbagombalin ranks above average for cultural diversity, with 17.1% of residents born outside of Australia and 16.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 54.1% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious concentration is Hinduism at 4.2% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental country of birth, the top three ancestries in Gobbagombalin are Australian at 31.6%, English at 26.4%, and Irish at 8.1%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Indian ancestry highly represented at 5.8% (compared to 0.6% regionally), German at 4.1% (compared to 3.1%), and Korean at 0.3% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gobbagombalin is 27, younger than 99% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 40.9% 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 27, Gobbagombalin is significantly younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 and well below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, Gobbagombalin has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (27.9%) but a lower share of those aged 55 - 64 (2.7%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also far higher than the national average of 14.6%. The local population has grown younger since the 2021 Census, with the median age dropping 1.0 years from 28 to 27.
Specifically, the 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 26.5% to 27.9% of the population, and the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 13.9% to 15.0%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 7.8% to 5.9%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 4.1% to 2.7%. Demographic models project that Gobbagombalin's age structure will change significantly by 2041, with the 25 to 34 group expected to grow by 528 people (66%), rising from 797 to 1,326.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gobbagombalin
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 368 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,184 at the 2021 Census → 2,859 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 (SAL11693). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.