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The median house price in Gorokan is $840k, with units at $585k. House values have moved 5.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Gorokan has an estimated 8,789 residents, up from 8,624 at the 2021 Census — a change of 165 people, or 1.9%. That puts 2,854 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 evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Gorokan is projected to be 8,789 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 165 people (1.9%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 8,624 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 8,784, which was estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release combined with 38 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,853 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of domestic regions analyzed by AreaSearch.
The post-census growth rate of 1.9% for the suburb of Gorokan trails the broader SA4 region (3.4%) by 1.5 percentage points, highlighting healthy growth fundamentals. This demographic expansion was almost entirely powered by net overseas migration, which served as the sole source of population gains in recent times. Projections for each SA2 region published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline by ABS and Geoscience Australia have been adopted by AreaSearch. For any SA2 regions missing from this dataset, the 2022 projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government, using a 2021 baseline, are used instead. The age bracket growth rates calculated from these sources are applied to every location for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the suburb of Gorokan is anticipated to experience population growth slightly under the national median, with local numbers projected to rise by 585 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level estimates, representing a 6.6% overall increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
92 new dwellings have been approved in Gorokan over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 64% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Evaluations of ABS building approvals allocated from wider statistical boundaries indicate that the suburb of Gorokan averages roughly 18 approved dwellings per year, culminating in approximately 92 residential approvals over the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-26 so far, 22 approvals have been registered. Because the area added an average of only 0.8 people annually for every new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, the volume of new completions is keeping up with or outstripping demand, providing buyers with diverse options and leaving room for population growth above current projections, while new properties average a construction cost of $205,000, which is below the regional norm and indicates more economical housing choices.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $2.2 million this financial year, underlining the dominant residential character of the locality. Compared against Greater Sydney, the volume of new building in the area is substantially quieter, coming in at 51.0% below the metropolitan per-capita average. This limited addition of new stock tends to bolster demand and valuations for existing properties. This rate of construction is also lower than the national benchmark, which indicates a mature market and points to potential development limits. The composition of new approvals consists of 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% townhouses or multi-dwelling units, with a rising share of townhouses and apartments offering diverse choices across multiple budget levels, spanning traditional family houses to more economical compact configurations. Featuring roughly 449 people for every approved residential permit, the local property market displays clear characteristics of maturity. Long-term forecasts indicate that the suburb of Gorokan will gain 580 new residents by 2041, measured from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Although residential construction volume is aligned with anticipated population increases, prospective buyers could face stiffer competition as the population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Gorokan
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gorokan, worth an estimated $1.83 billion. A further 17 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.98 billion. 6 are already under construction and 6 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning revisions, and regional development initiatives have a significant influence on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has highlighted 3 major projects that are anticipated to affect the area. Notable undertakings include the Lake Haven Centre Redevelopment, the Kanwal-Lake Haven-Gorokan Growth Corridor (Warnervale East / Greater Warnervale), the Gorokan Waterfront Masterplan & Foreshore Revitalisation, and the Madison Rise Estate, with the list below highlighting the most significant developments.
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Gorokan Waterfront Masterplan & Foreshore Revitalisation
Council-led long term revitalisation of the Gorokan foreshore along Tuggerah Lake, delivering staged improvements including foreshore public domain upgrades, shared pathways, improved lake access, landscaping, recreation facilities and supporting aquatic infrastructure. The Wallarah Point Peace Park playspace has been completed as an early stage, while broader foreshore improvements continue to be delivered progressively through Council capital works and waterways programs.
Kanwal-Lake Haven-Gorokan Growth Corridor (Greater Warnervale)
The Greater Warnervale Structure Plan guides the long-term growth of the Warnervale East corridor, accommodating population growth to 64,044 by 2041. It features major masterplanned communities like Rosella Rise by AVID Property Group, delivering house and land estates supported by local parks, schools, and transport links.
The Sanctuary Estate Hamlyn Terrace
The Sanctuary is a masterplanned house and land estate located in Hamlyn Terrace on the NSW Central Coast. The development offers registered residential lots for detached family homes in close proximity to schools, Wyong Hospital, local shops, and the M1 motorway.
Yeramba Estates Hamlyn Terrace Development
A residential land subdivision located in the Hamlyn Terrace precinct of the Central Coast. The project involves the creation of low-density residential lots designed for family homes, leveraging proximity to the Wyong Hospital and local educational facilities. The estate is part of the broader North Wyong Shire Structure Plan to manage population growth in the region.
Cedarwood Estate
Master-planned residential community in Hamlyn Terrace, offering quality house and land packages for families and investors. The estate features 91 new homes fully serviced with underground power, sewerage, and NBN connectivity. Located near the Pacific Highway and M1 Motorway, with easy access to Wyong Hospital, schools, and major shopping centres.
Madison Rise Estate
Madison Rise is a premium residential estate by Allam Property Group situated on elevated land in Woongarrah, Central Coast. The development features 177 turnkey homes with modern inclusions, located near Mackillop Catholic College, Warnervale train station, and the M1 Pacific Motorway. The final stage is scheduled for release in early 2026.
Warnervale Town Centre - Woolworths
Approved modification for construction and operation of Warnervale Shopping Centre within the Parklands Central Coast masterplanned community. The project includes a Woolworths neighbourhood shopping centre with retail, commercial, medical centre and e-commerce facilities, 489 at-grade car parking spaces, earthworks, road works and supporting infrastructure.
Toukley Desalination Water Treatment Plant
A proposed seawater desalination facility adjacent to the existing Toukley Sewage Treatment Plant on Wilfred Barrett Drive, being advanced as a plan-ready drought response project under the Central Coast Water Security Plan. The reverse osmosis facility has an initial design capacity of 30 ML/day with provision for expansion up to 40 ML/day, activated only if dam storage falls below critical triggers. Central Coast Council is currently preparing the Environmental Impact Statement with specialist support from GHD.
3,750 residents of Gorokan are employed, from a labour force of 4,035. Unemployment sits at 7.1%, with participation at 54.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,007, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce displays a balanced mix of professional and trade occupations, with a strong presence of workers in essential service industries, an unemployment rate of 7.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.0% over the last year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 3,750 employed residents, though the local unemployment rate sits 2.9% higher than the Greater Sydney level of 4.1%, and the participation rate is notably lower at 54.9% compared to the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census records show a moderate 18.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions at that time should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for working residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce shows a distinct concentration in health care & social assistance, with its employment share reaching 1.4 times the metropolitan baseline. In contrast, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for only 3.2% of local workers compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The highly residential character of the area seems to provide relatively few local jobs, as highlighted by comparing the count of locally employed residents against the total working-age population. Based on AreaSearch calculations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.0% while the labor force grew by 3.1%, resulting in a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force expand by 1.9%, alongside a slight decrease in unemployment. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help illustrate potential long-term employment trends. These five and ten-year predictions have been compared with local labor profiles to project future hiring trends. Although national employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-level forecasts onto the local occupation profile suggests employment for residents should grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation that does not incorporate local population growth dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gorokan is $1,156 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $613 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,520 a year against an average of $55,850. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the most recent postcode ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, tax-paying residents in the suburb of Gorokan earn a median income of $46,520 and an average income of $55,850. These values sit below national averages and compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated earnings would stand at roughly $51,321 for the median and $61,614 for the average as of March 2026. Census figures show that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Gorokan all rank between the 10th and 13th national percentiles.
Looking at distribution, the cohort earning between $800 and $1,499 represents 29.4% of the population, which equates to 2,583 people, differing from the wider metropolitan pattern where 30.9% of earners fall into the $1,500 to $2,999 bracket. Financial pressure from housing is high, leaving residents with only 78.9% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 8th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gorokan had 3,492 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 18% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,603 a month. Rent absorbs 30.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in the suburb of Gorokan at the time of the latest Census consisted of 78.3% free-standing houses and 21.6% multi-unit housing styles, including semi-detached houses and apartments, contrasting with Sydney metro where 55.9% are houses and 44.1% are other dwelling types. The level of outright home ownership stood at 31.9%, which is higher than the Sydney metro average, with remaining homes either being purchased under a mortgage (29.9%) or occupied by tenants (38.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,603 was much lower than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $350, compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
On a national level, mortgage payments in the suburb of Gorokan are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gorokan counted 3,492 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 86% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 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 62.7%, consisting of 20.3% couples raising children, 23.2% couples without children at home, and 17.9% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.3%, with single-person households representing 33.2% and group shared households making up 4.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.3% of adults in Gorokan hold a university qualification, including 7.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 34.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 600 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 910 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 displays low rates of higher education, with university graduation rates at 10.3% sitting far below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear gap and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 7.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Trade and vocational skills are prominent, with 43.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificate-level training at 34.7%. Enrolment in education is strong, with 27.1% of residents currently studying in some form of structured learning.
This student population includes 9.5% attending primary schools, 7.2% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.2% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gorokan reaches 47 stops on 49 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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Analysis of local transit shows 47 active transport stops operating in the suburb of Gorokan, which are served by buses. There are 49 unique routes running through these stops, offering a total of 1,335 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is high, with the typical resident living 178 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and cars remain the primary method of travel at 93%. Households own an average of 1.1 vehicles. Census records from 2021 show that 18.5% of working residents worked from home, which may be a reflection of pandemic-era conditions.
Transit vehicles make an average of 190 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 28 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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57.0% of residents in Gorokan report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 9.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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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Major health difficulties are apparent in the suburb of Gorokan, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and the occurrence of chronic illness, which impact both younger and older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 49% of the population, representing about 4,312 people. This is lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the national standard of 55.7%. Mental health difficulties and arthritis represent the most widespread medical issues in the area, affecting 11.7 and 11.4% of citizens respectively, whereas 57.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The population of working age experiences considerable health concerns, marked by higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 22.6% of the local population, totaling 1,986 people, which is higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for older residents show some challenges, ranking in line with patterns observed across the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gorokan is largely Australian-born, at 87.1% of residents, with 6.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.8%) and Australian (31.1%). 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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The suburb of Gorokan ranks low in terms of multicultural indicators, with citizens making up 88.8% of the population, 87.1% of residents born in Australia, and 94.0% of households speaking only English. The dominant religious affiliation is Christianity, followed by 53.2% of residents. The most noticeable deviation from regional averages is in Judaism, which is followed by 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages are English at 31.8% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian at 31.1%, also substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Irish at 8.2%.
There are also significant differences in other backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry representing 5.3% of the local population compared to 1.3% regionally, Maltese representing 1.0% compared to 1.0% regionally, and Maori representing 0.8% compared to 0.4% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gorokan is 41. 26.1% 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 median age of 41 years makes the population older than both the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan Sydney, the 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 12.6% of the population, while the 35 - 44 cohort is underrepresented at 11.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 11.2% to 11.9% of the population, whereas the cohort aged 85+ decreased from 2.7% to 1.9%. Demographic forecasts suggest the age profile will change considerably by 2041, with the 75 to 84 bracket expected to see the strongest growth of 37%, adding 266 residents to reach a total of 978.
This aging trend is further shown by the fact that residents aged 65 and older account for 61% of all projected population growth, while declines are anticipated in the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gorokan
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 2 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 Jun 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 — 38 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,624 at the 2021 Census → 8,789 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 (SAL11727). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.