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The median house price in Googong is $1.06m, with units at $700k. House values have moved 8.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Googong has an estimated 11,065 residents, up from 7,444 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,621 people, or 48.6%. Growth has averaged 9.8% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 1,406 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 58.0% of that increase. That puts 154 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining post-Census validated address counts with broader ABS demographic releases, the suburb of Googong reached an estimated resident total of roughly 11,065 by Aug 2026. Compared against the 7,444 residents counted in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 3,621 people (48.6%). The calculation draws upon the ABS June 2025 ERP figure of 10,632 residents alongside 1,406 validated new addresses identified since Census night. Spread across the suburb, this translates to 153 persons per square kilometer, maintaining substantial open space per resident and capacity for ongoing expansion.
The suburb of Googong outpaced both the Rest of NSW and the broader SA4 region (4.7%) with its 48.6% post-2021 Census growth rate, establishing itself as a standout regional expansion hub. Although natural increase and overseas arrivals contributed positively, interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, driving roughly 57.99999999999999% of total demographic gains in recent times. Demographic projections for the suburb of Googong apply the ABS/Geoscience Australia 2024 releases (using 2022 as baseline) for individual SA2 zones, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 datasets (anchored to 2021) wherever required. Furthermore, cohort-specific growth rates across these aggregations guide the outlook for the years 2032 to 2041. These combined SA2 forecasts anticipate remarkable momentum that ranks within the country's top 10 percent of regional areas, projecting the suburb of Googong to add 10,400 persons to 2041—a cumulative surge of 90.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,308 new dwellings have been approved in Googong over the past five years, an average of 261 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 24 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 254 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 68% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 157, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building consent records indicate that property development across Googong has maintained a rate of roughly 261 residential approvals per year. Across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), consents totaled an estimated 1,308 dwellings, with 157 approved to date in FY-25. An average of 3.1 people relocated to the area annually for each residential approval granted over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating that buyer demand is heavily outpacing new residential supply. Furthermore, approved homes carry an average construction cost of $548,000, moderately higher than broader regional averages and highlighting a focus on superior construction standards.
Per capita construction activity in Googong outstrips the Rest of NSW by 267.0%, demonstrating strong confidence among builders and providing diverse purchasing opportunities, even as recent building volumes have eased. Attached designs are gaining prominence in the local building pipeline, with consents comprising 68.0% detached houses alongside 32.0% townhouses or apartments. This shifting product mix provides options spanning spacious family homes to compact, accessible configurations. This pipeline marks an evolution from the existing housing stock (95.0% houses), reflecting changing lifestyle demands, the need for varied price points, and tighter supply of greenfield land, supported by an expanding market ratio of roughly 52 people per dwelling approval. According to the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch, urban development models indicate that Googong will accommodate 9,967 additional residents by 2041. Ongoing residential construction volumes appear well aligned with future demographic expansion, supporting balanced market conditions without fueling undue construction cost inflation.
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 Googong, worth an estimated $1.88 billion. A further 21 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.03 billion. 13 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and education & training. 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 capital works and planning projects significantly shape regional development. AreaSearch has identified 16 key infrastructure undertakings likely to influence the local area, headlined by Googong Township, Googong Hotel, Winona Googong, and Googong Convenience Centre.
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Googong Hotel
A $25 million landmark hotel development in the heart of Googong Central. The two-storey venue overlooks Bunyip Park and is designed to accommodate over 700 patrons. Key features include a bistro, restaurant, bar, beer garden, sports bar, gaming room, kids play area, and function spaces, serving as a social anchor for the growing township.
Googong Township
Googong is a $1.8 billion masterplanned township being delivered by Mirvac and Peet on the NSW/ACT border, around 16km south-east of Canberra's CBD. The town is being built across five neighbourhoods on an 800-hectare site and is planned to grow to roughly 6,500 homes housing about 18,000 residents at completion. As of early 2026 the population is around 10,500, with development approval in place for the next three neighbourhoods (Googong West, South and East) covering 235 hectares and around 2,100 additional homes.Hamson Rise in Googong West is actively releasing lots. The Googong Central town centre is taking shape with a 7-Eleven, McDonald's, KFC, an early learning centre and The Reject Shop opening progressively, anchored by a future Coles supermarket. The two-storey Googong Hotel is under construction on Glenrock Drive overlooking Bunyip Park and is set to open in late 2026 with capacity for around 700 patrons. Construction of the new public high school at 200 Wellsvale Drive commenced in late 2025, on track for a Day 1 Term 1 2027 opening for Year 7 and 8 students, masterplanned for up to 2,000 students. A new public primary school and preschool will follow on the same site in 2028. The township holds Australia's first 5-Star Green Star Communities rating and features a $133 million integrated water cycle scheme that cuts potable water use by around 60 per cent.
Winona Googong
A boutique residential development of 39 thoughtfully designed 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes, bordering the future Googong Central town centre, featuring a mix of single and multi-level options with high energy efficiency ratings.
Aspire Googong Childcare Centre
Purpose-built early learning and childcare centre within the Googong Convenience Centre providing care and kindergarten programs for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. The centre includes seven learning rooms, outdoor play areas, school readiness programs, incursions and an in-house chef. Construction completed with the service now operating.
Googong Convenience Centre
The Googong Convenience Centre is a key retail hub within the Googong master-planned community. The project includes a 7-Eleven fuel station, McDonald's, KFC, The Reject Shop, and an Aspire Early Education & Preschool. It serves as a vital service and amenity point for the local residential population, providing fast food, fuel, and essential retail services.
Googong High School
A new co-educational public high school in Googong catering for up to 640 students. Opening for Year 7 and 8 students in Term 1 2027, the campus will feature modern classrooms, science labs, workshops, performing arts spaces, and a multi-purpose sports hall.
Googong Retirement Development
Opportunity to acquire site areas within the Googong Master Planned Community, suitable for retirement living, seniors living, or mixed-use development, offering access to retail, medical, and community facilities.
Googong Town Centre
$82 million development featuring two mixed-use retail and commercial buildings with Coles supermarket, medical centre, gymnasium, library, community centre, hotel, function and entertainment facilities, and three carparks. Approved by NSW Southern Regional Planning Panel with concept approval for adjacent Googong Hotel. Expected to contribute $185M annually to retail industry.
5,924 residents of Googong are employed, from a labour force of 5,943. Unemployment sits at 0.3%, with participation at 78.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% 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 8,574, about 77% 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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Googong maintains an exceptionally active workforce with strong participation in critical service sectors, featuring an unemployment rate of merely 0.3% according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. There were 5,924 employed residents recorded as of March 2026, with the jobless rate tracking 3.8% below the 4.1% seen across Regional NSW. Labour participation reached 78.1%, far exceeding the 60.6% recorded throughout Regional NSW. Working from home accounted for a modest 12.0% of the working population at the Census, although conditions were shaped by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. The resident labor market is anchored primarily by public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and the construction sector.
Representation in public administration & safety is remarkably pronounced, standing at 4.6 times the broader regional benchmark. By contrast, health care & social assistance represents 10.7% of local workers, trailing the regional standard of 16.9%. A comparison between Census working figures and the local resident workforce shows that the area is overwhelmingly dormitory-residential with modest internal job creation. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM series indicate that in the year to March 2026, Googong experienced a 1.5% reduction in both employment and the broader labor pool, holding unemployment steady. Across Regional NSW, employment retreated by 0.9%, the workforce contracted by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future workforce requirements. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry variations applied to the local workforce structure suggest Googong employment could expand by 6.3% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (calculated as a simple weighted extrapolation without factoring in local demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Googong is $3,371 a week (about $175,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,576 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $90,997 a year against an average of $107,287. 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 taxation statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch reveal that Googong recorded a median taxpayer earnings level of $90,997 and an average of $107,287. These figures place the suburb in the highest national percentiles, contrasting with $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) across Regional NSW. Factoring in 10.32% Wage Price Index movement since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates stand at approximately $100,388 for median income and $118,359 for the average. In the 2021 Census, family, personal, and household earnings all tracked between the 98th and 99th percentiles nationwide.
The dominant cohort consists of 35.1% earning $4000+ weekly (3,883 residents), whereas the regional norm sees 29.9% in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. Residents earning over $3,000 per week constitute 59.7% of the area, reinforcing high spending capacity. Housing absorbs 15.1% of local income, disposable earnings rank in the 98th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the community in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Googong had 2,301 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 69% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $525 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 15.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data on residential accommodation shows that Googong consists of 94.6% houses and 5.4% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, townhouses, and attached formats), whereas Regional NSW features 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Fully owned properties accounted for 12.8%, trailing regional levels, while 68.9% were occupied under a mortgage and 18.2% were rented. Typical monthly loan repayments reached $2,600 and weekly rent averaged $525, significantly outstripping the respective Regional NSW benchmarks of $1,733 and $330. In a nationwide context, mortgage commitments and rental payments in Googong heavily exceed the Australian medians of $1,863 per month and $375 per week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Googong counted 2,301 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,420 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 56% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 9% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 90.6% of local residences, made up of couples with children (55.6%), couples without children (26.8%), and single parent families (7.4%). The remaining 9.4% comprises non-family setups, consisting of lone person households (8.7%) and group living arrangements (0.8%). Typical household occupancy is 3.1 people, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.1% of adults in Googong hold a university qualification, including 22.9% with a bachelor degree and 10.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 21.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,070 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,104 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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Higher education qualifications in Googong are substantially elevated compared to broader territories, with 37.1% of people aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, versus 21.3% across Rest of NSW and 24.1% across the SA4 region. Bachelor qualifications represent 22.9% of adult residents, while postgraduate credentials account for 10.1% and graduate diplomas make up 4.1%. Technical and vocational capabilities are also widespread, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding certificates (21.2%) or advanced diplomas (14.5%). A substantial 32.4% of the population is actively engaged in studies. This learning contingent comprises 12.3% attending primary school, 6.9% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Googong reaches 36 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 360 services a week. The typical home sits about 440 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.0 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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Googong contains 36 bus stops operating across 17 distinct routes, generating 356 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is moderate, with residents situated an average of 438 meters from their closest boarding point. Most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles accounting for 96% of journeys. Households maintain an average of 2.0 motor vehicles, exceeding broader regional levels, while 12.0% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 conditions. Across the entire bus network, service frequency stands at 50 trips per day, which provides approximately 9 weekly trips for each designated boarding location.
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75.0% of residents in Googong report no long-term health condition. 2.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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Googong records strong overall health indicators based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, with common conditions occurring infrequently across the broad population despite higher rates in older demographic brackets. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 69% of all residents (7,655 people), substantially exceeding the 51.9% recorded in Regional NSW and the national rate of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses, affecting 8.3 and 8.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 75.0% of the community reported no medical ailments whatsoever, compared with 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age cohorts display excellent health with low chronic disease rates. Residents aged 65 and over represent 6.3% of the community (697 people), sitting well below the 23.3% share across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Googong is largely Australian-born, at 80.7% of residents, with 17.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.6%) and English (23.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics show notable diversity across Googong, where 19.3% of the community was born overseas and 17.2% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 53.1% of residents. The Other religious classification shows the most pronounced variance from regional norms, encompassing 2.3% of local residents compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage and heritage, the leading reported backgrounds in Googong are Australian at 29.6%, English at 23.3% (below the regional benchmark of 30.5%), and Other at 8.4%. Notable variances also appear among European backgrounds, including Macedonian ancestry at 1.6% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Serbian at 0.8% (against 0.2%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Googong is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 24.0% 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 demographic profile of the suburb of Googong is centered on young family households. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 35.1% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, whereas elderly cohorts aged 65+ make up 6.3% compared to 23.3% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 32, unchanged from the 2021 Census and matching 11 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census, while the national median was 38. The 25 - 44 cohort has shifted from 38.6% at the Census to an estimated 35.1%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that young residents aged 0 - 24 will see the highest absolute expansion, rising by 3,139 (74%) to 7,399, while the 65+ demographic is expected to record the fastest relative increase, expanding by 198% to 2,077 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Googong
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 — 1,406 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,444 at the 2021 Census → 11,065 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 (SAL11710). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.