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The median house price in Gosford is $1.32m, with units at $630k. House values have moved 1.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Gosford has an estimated 4,635 residents, down from 4,873 at the 2021 Census — a change of 238 people, or 4.9%. 185 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,550 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Gosford has an estimated population of approximately 4,635 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 238 people (4.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 4,873 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 4,627, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 185 validated new addresses added after the Census. The resulting density stands at 1,550 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for locations analyzed by AreaSearch nationwide.
Over the last ten years, the suburb of Gosford has shown stable expansion with a 2.8% compound annual growth rate, ahead of the wider SA3 region. This demographic expansion was mostly fueled by arrivals from overseas, who made up roughly 66.0% of the population growth in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In cases where SA2 figures are unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are applied. Yearly growth patterns by age brackets from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographics, a major upward trend is anticipated for statistical areas in the top national cohort, with the suburb of Gosford projected to add 1,414 residents by 2041 under these combined SA2 models, representing a total increase of 30.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
394 new dwellings have been approved in Gosford over the past five years, an average of 78 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 17 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 99 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 5% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Data from the ABS on building approvals compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Gosford registers about 78 annual dwelling approvals, totaling 394 residential approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 7 in FY-26 so far. Because only an average of 0.5 people added to the population for each built home over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, widening opportunities for buyers and supporting population expansion beyond projections, with new homes constructed at an average cost of $382,000.
Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $20.2 million have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to steady development in the business sector. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Gosford records 351.0% higher building approval volume on a per capita basis, offering buyers more options despite a recent slowdown in construction speed. The level of building is far higher than the national standard, pointing to strong builder confidence. The mix of new construction consists of 5.0% separate houses and 95.0% multi-dwelling units like townhouses and apartments. A concentration on higher-density options offers more budget-friendly paths into the market, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The region registers roughly 149 people per approved dwelling, representing a low-density environment. Demographic projections suggest Gosford will add 1,406 residents up to 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly calculation by AreaSearch. Given current building patterns, residential supply appears positioned to satisfy demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially unlocking growth that exceeds 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 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gosford, worth an estimated $2.39 billion. A further 20 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.48 billion. 7 are already under construction and 10 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 updates, major construction projects, and planning changes are primary drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects expected to influence the area. Key developments include the M1 Pacific Motorway Kariong to Somersby Widening, Gosford Alive on the Kibbleplex Site, the Watt Street and Henry Parry Drive Residential Towers, and Sapphire Gosford, with the main projects detailed in the list below.
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Central Coast Quarter
Central Coast Quarter is a landmark mixed-use waterfront precinct transforming the former Gosford Primary School site. Stage 1, known as 'The Waterfront', reached completion in early 2026 and features 134 luxury apartments. As of March 2026, revised plans for Stage 2 (East and South towers) have been proposed as a State Significant Development, seeking to increase heights to 36 and 42 storeys to provide approximately 394 additional dwellings, including 98 affordable housing units, and a 152-room hotel above a retail podium.
Gosford Alive - Detailed Design
Gosford Alive is a mixed-use urban renewal project on the former Kibbleplex site in Gosford. The concept and Stage 1 SSD approval remains in place, with Modification 2 approved on 31 July 2025 to allow staged construction and related condition changes. A new detailed design SSD is at Prepare EIS stage for five mixed-use residential towers with commercial and retail uses, communal open space, new public realm and links from Kibble Park. The project site is about 1.4 hectares and is planned to deliver around 650 dwellings plus more than 5,000 sqm of ground-floor retail and commercial space.
Sapphire Gosford
Luxury residential project of 97 apartments across three 10-storey towers with a shared podium, gym, pool and landscaped courtyards. Construction reached advanced stages but work was reported halted in 2024 pending defect rectification and occupation certificate matters. Current status appears paused/near-complete awaiting resolution by parties involved.
Amalfi by ALAND
Mixed-use waterfront precinct at 50-70 Mann Street comprising three towers with about 506 apartments above a retail podium of roughly 9,530 sqm. The former Frogys site will be transformed to deliver new homes, retail, and public realm improvements in Gosford CBD.
Residential Towers - Watt Street and Henry Parry Drive
Mixed-use residential development comprising two towers of 12 and 14 storeys above a three-level basement with 125 apartments and ground-floor retail. A seventh modification application revises apartment layouts, communal facilities, facade materials, parking and rooftop open space while retaining the approved overall scale. Completion remains anticipated during 2026.
Central Coast Leisure and Aquatic Strategy 2025-2035 - Gosford
The Central Coast Leisure and Aquatic Strategy 2025-2035 was adopted by Central Coast Council in December 2025 and sets a 10-year framework for leisure and aquatic infrastructure across the region. For Gosford, the key priorities include the significant redevelopment of Gosford Olympic Pool at its existing site to provide a modern aquatic facility reoriented to overlook Brisbane Water, and investigations into expanding indoor court capacity at Niagara Park Stadium. The strategy also flags potential new sports courts at the Central Coast Regional Sporting and Recreation Complex at Tuggerah.The Gosford Olympic Pool redevelopment is rated high priority but has a medium to long timeframe and is reliant on external funding. Stage one works at Kibble Park commenced in May 2026. The strategy is implemented progressively over 10 years with annual reviews and a mid-term review in 2030.
Gosford Hospital Redevelopment
A transformative $348 million redevelopment delivering a new 11-storey clinical services building. Key features include an expanded emergency department, intensive care unit, special care nursery, and cardiac catheterization labs. The project also included extensive refurbishments to existing facilities, a new front entrance, and improved clinical integration as a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Newcastle.
The Archibald
Completed twin-tower mixed-use development in Gosford CBD featuring 327 luxury residential apartments, a 130-room voco hotel (IHG), 28th-floor rooftop skybar and lounge, ground-floor pub and dining precinct, and resort-style podium pool with swim-up bar. Two towers (27 and 28 levels) above basement parking. Delivered by ALAND.
2,700 residents of Gosford are employed, from a labour force of 2,795. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 67.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,769, about 124% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Gosford features an educated labor pool with strong representation in critical public service fields, a jobless rate of just 3.4%, and consistent employment numbers over the past year based on compiled statistical area data. In March 2026, there were 2,700 employed locals, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.7% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation closely matched the metropolitan benchmark of 69.1%. Census records show a high proportion of 31.5% of workers operating from home, though this may have been influenced by public health restrictions. Resident employment is primarily clustered within healthcare & social assistance, retail, and hospitality sectors.
The locality exhibits a strong concentration in healthcare & social assistance, with its share of jobs reaching 1.7 times the regional benchmark. On the other hand, the financial & insurance services sector is underrepresented, making up 3.7% of local jobs compared to the regional figure of 7.3%. Because the area recorded 1.1 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, it serves as a central employment destination, containing more positions than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 0.3% and the total labor force grow by 0.3%, which kept the unemployment rate steady. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and its workforce expand by 1.9%, alongside a slight decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from May-25 offer additional perspective on potential employment trends for Gosford. These five and ten-year projections are aligned with local employment profiles to model future trends. Locally, employment is projected to grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.8% over ten years based on these industry patterns, compared to national forecasts of 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted calculation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gosford is $1,421 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $885 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,428 a year against an average of $74,215. 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 most recent ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the suburb of Gosford exceed the national median, with a local median of $57,428 and an average of $74,215. This is lower than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current local estimates would stand at roughly $63,355 for the median and $81,874 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates individual income sits at the 65th percentile ($885 per week), while household income falls at the 30th percentile.
Looking at income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 range includes 34.5% of residents (1,599 people), which is close to the Sydney metropolitan share of 30.9%. Housing cost pressures are high, leaving residents with only 76.4% of their income, placing the area in the 20th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gosford had 2,400 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 4% detached houses and 89% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 67% rented and 14% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,665 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. 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 housing landscape in Gosford at the last Census consisted of 4.1% separate houses and 95.9% other dwelling types such as apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in Gosford was low compared to the metropolitan average, standing at 13.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (19.5%) or renters (66.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,665 was well below the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $390 compared to the regional figure of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Gosford are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rents run higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gosford counted 2,400 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 1.9 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 44% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 48.8% of all households, consisting of 12.4% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 9.5% single parents. The remaining 51.2% are non-family households, with single person households accounting for 43.9% and group households making up 7.3% of the total. The median household size of 1.9 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.6% of adults in Gosford hold a university qualification, including 24.0% with a bachelor degree and 10.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.7% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,605 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,046 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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Qualifications in Gosford are significantly higher than the regional averages, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 20.8% in the SA4 region and 25.7% in the SA3 area. This educational profile positions the workforce well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 24.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational training is also common, with 33.8% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 21.7%. A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 27.3% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This group includes 8.8% in higher education, 5.5% in primary school, and 3.5% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gosford reaches 62 stops on 120 routes, timetabled for about 5,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 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 options in Gosford include 62 active stops, which consist of a mix of train stations and bus stops. These stops are serviced by 120 unique routes that combine to provide 5,745 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 133 meters from the nearest stop. Because Gosford is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the most common transit mode at 71%, followed by trains at 11% and walking at 9%. Vehicle ownership stands at 0.6 cars per household, which is below the regional average.
A high share of residents (31.5%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Service frequency averages 820 trips per day across all transit routes, which represents approximately 92 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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67.8% of residents in Gosford report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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 outcomes in Gosford track below average based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illness, with common health issues slightly more prevalent across both younger and older cohorts, though the rate of private health insurance is high at approximately 56% of the population (~2,607 people) compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical issues, affecting 11.7% and 7.8% of residents respectively, while 67.8% of the population reported no chronic health conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents experience higher than average rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.5% of the population (764 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%. Health outcomes for seniors rank above average, with national rankings higher than those of the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.5% of Gosford residents were born overseas and 30.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.6%) and Australian (20.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Gosford displays notable cultural diversity, with 30.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 37.5% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 39.1% of the population. Hinduism shows the most significant relative concentration, accounting for 7.9% of the population compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the most common ancestries in Gosford are English at 23.6%, Australian at 20.0%, and Other at 14.6%. There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds, with Spanish making up 0.9% of Gosford (compared to 0.6% regionally), Korean at 1.2% (compared to 1.1%), and Filipino at 2.9% (compared to 2.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gosford is 36, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 36.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Gosford has a median age of 36 years, which is close to the Greater Sydney median of 37 and slightly below the Australian average of 38. Compared to the metropolitan area, Gosford has a higher concentration of people aged 25 - 34 (24.7%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (5.8%). The share of 25 - 34 year-olds is well above the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 3.7% to 5.6% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 8.5% to 9.7%, while the 25 to 34 group fell from 26.4% to 24.7%.
Demographic models project that Gosford's age profile will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 bracket expected to grow the fastest at 23%, adding 259 people to reach 1,404.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gosford
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 21 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 — 185 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,873 at the 2021 Census → 4,635 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 (SAL11728). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.