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The median house price in Goonellabah is $750k, with units at $600k. House values have moved 5.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Goonellabah has an estimated 13,869 residents, up from 13,351 at the 2021 Census — a change of 518 people, or 3.9%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 214 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 AreaSearch's evaluation combining ABS regional updates with 214 validated new addresses added since the Census, the population of the suburb of Goonellabah is estimated at 13,869 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 518 people (3.9%) relative to the 13,351 people recorded in the 2021 Census, building upon an interim resident count of 13,794 determined from the ABS ERP release of June 2025. With a population density of 600 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Goonellabah offers ample physical space alongside capacity for future residential expansion.
The area's 3.9% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA4 region and the SA3 area (0.1%), positioning the suburb of Goonellabah as a leading regional growth pocket. The primary driver of these gains was overseas migration, generating roughly 44.0% of recent population additions, while natural growth and interstate migration also recorded positive contributions. Population modelling by AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections pegged to a 2022 base year across SA2 areas, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 projections issued in 2022 using a 2021 base year. Projected age-cohort growth rates from these datasets are carried forward to encompass the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, future population expansion in the suburb of Goonellabah is projected to track slightly under the national regional median, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 739 persons through to 2041, representing cumulative growth of 4.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
314 new dwellings have been approved in Goonellabah over the past five years, an average of 62 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 50 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 47, 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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Dwelling approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from ABS statistical collections indicate that Goonellabah averages roughly 62 approved homes annually, tallying an estimated 314 residential approvals across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, including 47 recorded to date in FY-25. With an average influx of 1.9 new residents per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, residential demand and supply remain well-matched to underpin market stability, with newly approved homes reflecting an average anticipated construction cost of $478,000. Meanwhile, commercial activity has been modest, totaling $3.5 million in approved commercial works during the current financial year.
Construction intensity in Goonellabah is comparatively active against the Rest of NSW, tracking 45.0% higher than the regional per-capita baseline over the 5 year period, which bolsters buyer availability while protecting local real estate values. Detached houses accounted for 76.0% of recent building activity alongside 24.0% across apartments or townhouses, reinforcing a low-density suburban profile centered around family living. The area records approximately 308 people per dwelling approval, underscoring its low-density property environment. Projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release indicate Goonellabah will add 664 residents through to 2041. Supported by current construction volumes, incoming residential development is positioned to readily satisfy incoming demand, ensuring favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating population growth above baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Goonellabah, worth an estimated $646 million. A further 53 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.57 billion. 15 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and capital projects play a pivotal role in shaping local community growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 22 active and planned projects positioned to influence the district. Prominent undertakings include the Platypus Park Residential Development, the Goonellabah Urban Release Area - 1055 Bruxner Highway, the Invercauld Road Subdivision - 226 Invercauld Road, and Points North Estate, with key initiatives outlined in detail below.
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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 59.9%. 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 11,771, 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 maintains a capable local workforce featuring strong representation across essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.0%, and estimated twelve-month job growth of 3.6% according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,451, with an unemployment rate mirroring Regional NSW's 4.1% and workforce participation closely tracking the regional benchmark of 60.6%. Census findings showed a modest 12.5% of workers operating from home, though figures were subject to prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Retail trade, education & training, and health care & social assistance represent the primary sectors employing local residents.
Employment within health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, registering at 1.4 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.7% of the workforce, lagging Regional NSW's 5.3%. Comparisons between resident worker totals and local job counts at the Census suggest a relatively constrained volume of employment opportunities within the immediate locality. Analysis of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 3.6% while the labour force grew by 3.9%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements across Goonellabah. While countrywide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary considerably by discipline. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Goonellabah's industry profile suggests local employment could lift by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, representing an illustrative baseline that excludes localized demographic projections.
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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Aggregated ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate Goonellabah records a median taxpayer earnings figure of $46,242 and an average of $59,190. These amounts sit beneath national benchmarks and compare to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Factoring in 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $51,014 (median) and $65,298 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows local personal, family, and household earnings occupy moderate standing, falling between the 21st and 29th percentiles.
The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings tier is the most prevalent, encompassing 31.4% of residents (4,354 people) in line with the 29.9% regional rate. Mortgage and rent commitments create substantial affordability strains, leaving 83.7% of income uncommitted and placing the area at 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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Census records indicate that standalone houses constituted 77.8% of Goonellabah's residential stock, with semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations making up 22.2%, relative to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other formats across Regional NSW. Outright property ownership in Goonellabah reached 37.1%, trailing Regional NSW slightly, while 33.0% of homes were held with a mortgage and 29.8% were occupied by tenants. Median housing costs were comparatively affordable, with monthly mortgage obligations averaging $1,560 and weekly rental payments at $320, sitting below Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330. On a wider scale, Goonellabah's repayments remain well below the Australian median mortgage of $1,863 and typical rent 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 constitute the primary living arrangement across the area, making up 65.3% of all households. This group includes couples without children (25.6%), couples with children (24.1%), and single parent families (14.4%). Non-family living situations account for the other 34.7%, dominated by lone person households at 31.3% and group arrangements at 3.5%. The area's median household size stands at 2.4 people, matching the Regional NSW standard.
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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Tertiary qualification levels present an educational hurdle for the locality, with university completion rates standing at 21.3% compared to the NSW statewide benchmark of 32.2%. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 14.8%, postgraduate awards account for 3.9%, and graduate diplomas comprise 2.6%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational training is widely held, with 38.0% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, split between certificates (28.0%) and advanced diplomas (10.0%). Community engagement in formal education is substantial, with 28.2% of the local population currently undertaking study. Within this student cohort, 9.8% are enrolled in primary education, 7.6% attend secondary school, and 3.9% are engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Goonellabah reaches 354 stops on 61 routes, timetabled for about 900 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 transit networks in Goonellabah feature 354 operational transit stops supporting local bus services. These network points are connected by 61 distinct bus routes that deliver a combined 896 passenger journeys per week. Transit access is strong, with local residents situated an average of 107 meters from their closest stop. Outward commuting patterns prevail across this residential district, where private vehicles represent the principal mode of travel at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 vehicles per household, tracking below regional norms, while a modest 12.5% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census during a period influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Bus schedules deliver an average of 128 daily trips across the transit network, translating to approximately 2 weekly services per transit stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health assessments compiled by AreaSearch highlight significant medical challenges in Goonellabah across mortality patterns and chronic condition prevalence spanning both older and younger demographics. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is relatively constrained, held by approximately 50% of residents (~6,985 people) compared to the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues stand out as the primary diagnosed conditions in the community, affecting 10.0% and 11.2% of the population, respectively, while 59.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 22.7% of the community (3,148 people), experiencing health patterns that broadly align with national elderly health indicators.
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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Demographic measures indicate Goonellabah has lower cultural diversity than wider averages, with 91.3% holding Australian citizenship, 89.8% born within Australia, and 93.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 55.2% of residents. The most pronounced divergence occurs within the Other religious classification, which represents 1.6% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental birthplace and ancestry, the three primary heritage backgrounds reported in Goonellabah are Australian at 30.1%, English at 30.0%, and Irish at 9.3%. Notable variations also appear across other demographic heritages, including Australian Aboriginal representation at 5.3% (against 4.6% regionally), Scottish ancestry at 8.0% (against 8.0% regionally), and Italian background at 3.2% (against 2.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Goonellabah is 41. 23.5% 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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Demographic distribution across the suburb of Goonellabah closely mirrors Regional NSW, with the largest divergence across the primary age brackets measuring just 1.1 percentage points. AreaSearch estimates the local median age at 41 as at August 2026, remaining stable since the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded in the same Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred among mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64, decreasing from 24.1% to an estimated 22.7%. Looking toward 2041, residents aged 25 - 44 are projected to drive overall population expansion, growing by 421 residents (12%) to reach 3,791, whereas younger demographics and child cohorts are forecast to decline.
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 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 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 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 — 214 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,351 at the 2021 Census → 13,869 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 (SAL11717). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.