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The median house price in Goonellabah is $750k, with units at $614k. House values have moved 5.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Goonellabah has an estimated 13,862 residents, up from 13,351 at the 2021 Census — a change of 511 people, or 3.8%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 211 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 600 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 population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with fresh addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Goonellabah has an estimated residency of approximately 13,862 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 511 individuals (3.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 13,351 individuals. The adjustment is calculated from the local population of 13,794, assessed by AreaSearch following analysis of the most recent ERP release from the ABS (June 2025) and an extra 211 verified new addresses since the Census date.
This level of residency translates to a density ratio of 599 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial space per individual and potential scope for subsequent growth. The 3.8% growth in the suburb of Goonellabah since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (which registered no change at 0.0%), as well as the SA4 region, establishing it as a growth frontrunner in the vicinity. Demographic expansion for the locality was mainly pushed by overseas migration which accounted for roughly 44.0% of overall population increases during recent times, though every driver including interstate relocation and natural growth acted as positive contributors. AreaSearch adopts projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 zones lacking this coverage, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government projections at the SA2 level, published in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Growth rates for different age cohorts derived from these datasets are likewise applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead to demographic patterns in the suburb of Goonellabah, a population rise slightly under the median of non-metropolitan Australian regions is anticipated, with the locality projected to grow by 744 individuals by 2041 based on aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 4.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
284 new dwellings have been approved in Goonellabah over the past five years, an average of 56 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 80% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 50, 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 evaluations of ABS building approval records distributed from statistical region data, Goonellabah has recorded approximately 56 new dwellings approved annually, amounting to an estimated 284 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 46 approvals have been registered. With an average of 1.6 new residents arriving annually per new home over the previous 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25), supply and demand seem closely aligned, producing balanced market conditions, while new dwellings are being constructed at an average cost of $412,000—slightly above the regional benchmark—pointing to an emphasis on quality builds.
Furthermore, $3.5 million in commercial building approvals have been logged this financial year, highlighting that the area is predominantly residential. Compared against the Rest of NSW, Goonellabah registers somewhat elevated construction activity (48.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe), providing ample choice for buyers while reinforcing existing real estate values. Recent building works consist of 80.0% standalone houses and 20.0% medium and high-density residential options, preserving the traditional low density layout with an emphasis on family residences that cater to those wanting space. With approximately 272 people per residential approval, Goonellabah exhibits features typical of a low density region. Demographic predictions point to Goonellabah acquiring 676 residents up to 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly calculation). With current building rates, residential supply is expected to sufficiently satisfy demand, producing positive conditions for buyers while potentially facilitating growth that surpasses current predictions.
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 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Goonellabah, worth an estimated $646 million. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.53 billion. 16 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Few elements impact the performance of a locality as much as alterations to local infrastructure, major developments and planning programs. In total, 22 initiatives have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the locality. Key developments include the Platypus Park Residential Development, Invercauld Road Subdivision - 226 Invercauld Road, Goonellabah Urban Release Area - 1055 Bruxner Highway, and Points North Estate, with the list below highlighting those likely to hold the greatest significance.
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Mount Pleasant Estate Resilient Lands Program
NSW Reconstruction Authority masterplanned subdivision in Goonellabah delivering flood-resilient housing under the Resilient Lands Program. The finalised masterplan comprises 18 land lots (559 to 1300 sqm), 6 one and two bedroom community title units, and 4 relocated and renovated character homes, totalling 28 housing options. Four buyback homes were relocated to the site during 2024 and renovated during 2025. The sales process for lots and relocated homes officially launched in June 2026, with flood-affected buyback participants given first access.Community title units remain in design and development and are expected to complete mid to late 2027.
Points North Estate
A DA approved residential subdivision development on 73.9 hectares in the Northern Ridges of Goonellabah. The estate will offer 65 dwellings with breathtaking northerly views and is strategically located near shopping centres, schools, sporting facilities and amenities. The project includes an existing 3-bedroom home.
Goonellabah Urban Release Area - 1055 Bruxner Highway
A 75-hectare master-planned community and mixed-use development on the flood-free fringe of Goonellabah. The project will deliver over 400 residential dwellings, alongside 100 commercial and industrial lots across R1, R3, MU1, and E4 zones. Rezoned in July 2025, the site addresses the urgent need for elevated housing and employment lands in Lismore. Infrastructure delivery and precinct planning are currently progressing.
Goonellabah Affordable Housing - Bristol Circuit & Cynthia Wilson Drive
Delivery of 56 affordable rental townhouses across two Goonellabah sites: 16 homes at 44 Bristol Circuit (DA lodged and on public exhibition to 19 August 2025) and 40 homes at 69 Cynthia Wilson Drive (DA to follow). Partnership between Landcom and Lismore City Council, with a community housing provider to be appointed in late 2025. Funded by Homes NSW, NSW Reconstruction Authority and the Commonwealth Building Better Regional Cities Grant. Construction is scheduled to commence 2026 with residents moving in 2027.
Service NSW Customer Service Centre Relocation Goonellabah
Relocation of Service NSW to a new $2.56 million purpose-built facility in The Village Shopping Centre, Goonellabah. The permanent centre will provide the full suite of government services, including driver testing, replacing the temporary Molesworth Street location. The facility will be located behind Rivers and The Reject Shop with an entrance facing Simeoni Drive.
Eastwood Estate Goonellabah
Residential community developed by McCloy Group, offering 312 homesites across 57 hectares in Goonellabah near Lismore. Features include mature street trees, public art installations, children's playgrounds, cycleways, and recreational areas. Precinct One completed with ongoing sales, Precinct Two expansion to 176 additional lots approved in March 2025, addressing housing needs in the region.
Invercauld Road Subdivision - 226 Invercauld Road
A 176-lot residential subdivision by McCloy Group at 226 Invercauld Road, Goonellabah, expanding the Eastwood Estate. The proposal was approved by Lismore City Council on March 25, 2025, after lot numbers were revised down from a previously rejected proposal to address environmental and planning concerns.
11 Centenary Drive Industrial Units, Goonellabah
Construction of a new industrial building containing two industrial units with associated civil works and strata subdivision on Lot 19 DP 262233 within the established Goonellabah Industrial Estate. Application lodged by Newton Denny Chapelle and publicly exhibited by Lismore City Council in November 2024 (DA24/287).
6,451 residents of Goonellabah are employed, from a labour force of 6,722. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 59.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,764, about 85% 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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Goonellabah possesses a qualified labor force, with strong representation in essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of 4.0%, and an estimated 3.6% growth in jobs over the previous year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 6,451 local residents are employed while the jobless rate matches the Regional NSW level of 4.1%, and labor force participation is largely equivalent to the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census feedback indicates a low 12.5% of residents worked from their homes, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The locality displays a particularly high concentration in health care & social assistance, with employment numbers sitting at 1.4 times the regional standard. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.7% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Regional NSW mark of 5.3%. The locality appears to provide a constrained number of job opportunities within its boundaries, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12-month timeframe witnessed a 3.6% rise in employment alongside a 3.9% expansion of the labor force, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced an employment drop of 0.9%, a labor force contraction of 0.4%, and an unemployment rise of 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's nationwide employment predictions from May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in Goonellabah. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local employment makeup to estimate expansion trends. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the growth trajectories vary greatly between different industries. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment distribution suggests Goonellabah's job numbers should expand by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Goonellabah is $1,318 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $705 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,242 a year against an average of $59,190. 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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The suburb of Goonellabah records a median taxpayer income of $46,242 and an average of $59,190 according to the most recent postcode level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This sits below the national standard, in contrast to the Regional NSW median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current calculations would stand at roughly $51,014 (median) and $65,298 (average) as of March 2026. Income details from the 2021 Census indicate household, family and individual earnings all sit in modest bands in Goonellabah, spanning the 21st to 29th percentiles.
Financial analysis shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket includes 31.4% of the population (4,352 individuals), matching patterns in the wider region where 29.9% are situated in this range. Financial pressure from housing is high, with only 83.7% of income remaining, placing the area in the 21st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Goonellabah had 5,270 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 4% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,560 a month. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.3%. 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 composition in Goonellabah, measured at the most recent Census, consisted of 77.8% separate houses and 22.2% other housing options (townhouses, units, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional NSW's breakdown of 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the rate of home ownership in Goonellabah lagged slightly behind the Regional NSW level, sitting at 37.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (33.0%) or tenants (29.8%). The median monthly home loan repayment locally was lower than the Regional NSW average at $1,560, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $320, compared to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
Nationwide, mortgage costs in Goonellabah are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents sit significantly below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Goonellabah counted 5,270 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 31% 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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Families make up the majority of households at 65.3%, consisting of 24.1% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 14.4% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.7%, with single person households representing 31.3% and shared houses making up 3.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 individuals matches the Regional NSW norm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.3% of adults in Goonellabah hold a university qualification, including 14.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,331 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 953 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 locality experiences educational hurdles, with university qualification levels (21.3%) sitting substantially beneath the NSW standard of 32.2%. This presents a challenge alongside a prospect for focused educational programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 14.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational and practical skills are highly represented, with 38.0% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications – consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (28.0%). Enrollment rates in study are remarkably elevated, with 28.2% of residents currently undertaking formal education. This comprises 9.8% in primary schooling, 7.6% in high school, and 3.9% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Goonellabah reaches 346 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 750 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport evaluations indicate 346 transit stops are active within Goonellabah, comprising a combination of buses. These stops are served by 45 different routes, which together provide 751 weekly passenger journeys. Transit accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents generally situated 111 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, the majority of working residents travel outward for employment - driving remains the primary method at 96%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per home, sitting below the regional norm. A relatively low 12.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 settings).
Service frequency averages 107 journeys per day across all transit lines, translating to roughly 2 weekly journeys for each individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops to the geographic centerpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
59.6% of residents in Goonellabah report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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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Medical indicators point to significant challenges in Goonellabah, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with common medical issues notable among both younger and older cohorts, and private medical insurance uptake being relatively low at roughly 50% of the population (~6,982 people). The national baseline is 55.7%. The most frequent health issues in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 11.2 and 10.0% of citizens, respectively, while 59.6% indicated they were free from any long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The workforce-aged population experiences clear health difficulties with higher rates of chronic illness. The area has 22.5% of residents aged 65 and over (3,118 people). Health metrics among older residents present difficulties, with national performance positions generally corresponding with those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Goonellabah is largely Australian-born, at 89.8% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.1%) and English (30.0%). 5.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Goonellabah registers below the benchmark for multicultural diversity, with 91.3% of the residents holding citizenship, 89.8% born within Australia, and 93.5% speaking only English at home. The predominant faith in Goonellabah is Christianity, representing 55.2% of the population. However, the most distinct overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.6% of the local population, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestry (the birthplace of residents' parents), the primary three heritages in Goonellabah are Australian, making up 30.1% of the population, English, making up 30.0% of the population, and Irish, making up 9.3% of the population.
Furthermore, there are clear variances in the numbers for other backgrounds: Australian Aboriginal is distinctly overrepresented at 5.3% of Goonellabah (compared to 4.6% across the region), Scottish is at 8.0% (compared to 8.0%) and Italian is at 3.2% (compared to 2.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Goonellabah is 41. 23.9% 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 41 years, Goonellabah's population is slightly younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 but sits marginally above the national median of 38. The 0 - 4 age cohort is well represented at 6.5% relative to Regional NSW, while the 55 - 64 cohort is less common at 11.4%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 11.8% to 12.6% of the population. On the other hand, the 55 to 64 group has contracted from 12.3% to 11.4%. Demographic projections indicate the age structure of Goonellabah will change notably by 2041.
The 85+ cohort displays the largest expected expansion at 62%, adding 292 residents to reach 764. By contrast, population contractions are expected for the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Goonellabah
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 15 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 — 211 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,351 at the 2021 Census → 13,862 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 (SAL11717). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.