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The median house price in Gunnedah is $590k, with units at $430k. House values have moved 10.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Gunnedah has an estimated 10,781 residents, up from 10,359 at the 2021 Census — a change of 422 people, or 4.1%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Density is about 21 people per 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 Gunnedah has an estimated population of approximately 10,781 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 422 residents (4.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 10,359 people. The calculation is based on a resident population of 10,767, calculated by AreaSearch through analysing the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) along with 95 validated new addresses since the Census. This population level corresponds to a density of 20 persons per square kilometer, indicating a setting with substantial personal space.
The 4.1% expansion of the suburb of Gunnedah since the 2021 census was higher than the SA4 region (3.6%), establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion in the locality was chiefly propelled by natural growth, which accounted for roughly 55.00000000000001% of total population increases in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this data, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. Age group growth rates derived from these figures are applied to all regions for the period from 2032 to 2041. Given the anticipated demographic adjustments, population growth exceeding the national regional median is expected, with the suburb of Gunnedah projected to add 1,328 individuals by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 12.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
217 new dwellings have been approved in Gunnedah over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That is 4.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 74% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval statistics distributed from statistical areas, Gunnedah has maintained an average of approximately 43 new residential approvals annually, with a total of 217 dwellings approved over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 22 during FY-26 so far. With an average of 1.4 new occupants per year arriving for each new dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), supply appears to align well with demand, supporting balanced market conditions, while new residences carry an average build value of $576,000, showing that developers are prioritizing the higher-end market with premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals worth $22.7 million have been documented during the current financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment. Relative to the Rest of NSW, Gunnedah features 12.0% less new development (per capita) and ranks in the 33rd percentile of evaluated areas nationwide, which points to a somewhat restricted selection for buyers while boosting demand for pre-existing properties. Recent building activity consists of 74.0% detached houses and 26.0% medium and high-density dwellings, preserving the traditional low-density profile of the locality with an emphasis on spacious family residences. An estimated ratio of 511 individuals in the locality for each residential approval highlights a quiet development sector with low levels of activity. Moving forward, Gunnedah is projected to add 1,314 occupants by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is progressing at a reasonable rate relative to anticipated growth, though property seekers may experience heightened competition as the population size increases.
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 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gunnedah, worth an estimated $709 million. A further 25 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.3 billion. 14 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and energy. 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 works, and development strategies exert a significant influence on regional outcomes. In total, AreaSearch has identified 14 developments that are expected to influence the local area. Principal undertakings include the Eucalypt Lifestyle and Retail Precinct, the Whitehaven Coal Mornington Estate Development, the Cohens Bridge Rehabilitation, and the Gunnedah Sports Precinct Master Plans, with the following index listing those of highest relevance.
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Gunnedah Sports Precinct Master Plans
Council-adopted master plans guiding staged upgrades to key sport and community precincts across Gunnedah, including the Showground and Riverine Precincts. Works proposed include upgraded playing surfaces, amenity and clubhouse improvements, parking and access upgrades, and new multi-purpose community facilities.
Eucalypt Lifestyle and Retail Precinct
Proposed lifestyle, health and retail precinct in the Gunnedah CBD by Stripes Group. The proposal covers about 6000 sqm with dual frontage to Conadilly Street and Little Conadilly Street, more than 3000 sqm of lettable space, about 80 car spaces, and anchor tenants including 360 Fitness Club and 360 Health Clinic. Public reporting in June 2025 indicated plans were expected to be submitted to Gunnedah Shire Council, with construction expected to take about 12 months after approval.
Sawmill Business Centre Stage 2
Second stage development of the Sawmill Business Centre providing additional commercial and light industrial facilities. Project includes new warehouse spaces, office buildings, and improved infrastructure to support local business growth.
Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment
The $53 million Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment officially opened to the public on January 14, 2026. The project delivered a new single-storey acute services building which houses an expanded emergency department, a modern birthing, maternity, and inpatient unit, a new main entry and reception, and dedicated ambulance bays. The facility integrates with the existing hospital campus and includes landscaped gardens, courtyards, and culturally significant artworks. The redevelopment was delivered by Health Infrastructure in partnership with the Hunter New England Local Health District and built by Richard Crookes Constructions, providing enhanced healthcare services and contemporary facilities to support the Gunnedah community and surrounding regions.
Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary
The Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary is a 50-acre conservation, wildlife hospital and eco-tourism destination on the Oxley Highway at Gunnedah. The $22.7 million facility includes a koala rehabilitation hospital with treatment suites and ICU rooms, gift shop, cafe, learning auditorium, koala and wildlife enclosures, walking trails, glamping tents, caravan and RV sites, volunteer accommodation, and a caretaker residence. Stages one and two are complete; stage three construction began June 2025 targeting December 2025 completion, with a public opening anticipated in March-April 2026.The project expects to draw 90,000 visitors annually and create local jobs. A park operator is yet to be confirmed.
Cohens Bridge Rehabilitation
Transport for NSW is undertaking a $10.6 million essential rehabilitation of the heritage-listed Cohens Bridge over the Namoi River in Gunnedah. The scope of works includes replacing the timber bridge deck, carrying out structural metal repairs, repainting the truss structure, and installing upgraded traffic barriers to ensure long-term structural integrity and public safety.
Whitehaven Coal Mornington Estate Development
Whitehaven Coal's staged residential estate in Gunnedah, delivering housing for the mining workforce and broader community. The development on Redgum Road (off Bottle Brush Avenue) will deliver approximately 170 lots and 90 dwellings across five stages. Stage 4 was modified to consolidate 4A and 4B into 42 lots. Larger blocks on the high side of the estate are targeted at families. The project addresses a chronic housing shortage in the Gunnedah Basin driven by mining sector growth.
671 Wandobah Road Large Lot Residential Development
Large lot residential subdivision creating 36 additional rural residential holdings with minimum 9,000 square metre lots south of Gunnedah. Development required rezoning from primary production to R5 Large Lot Residential to meet strong demand for acreage-style housing in the Gunnedah Shire, where available large lot land was noted as almost exhausted following sustained demand over the preceding five years.
5,825 residents of Gunnedah are employed, from a labour force of 5,995. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 71.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Gunnedah has a balanced job market comprising both white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence of industrial and manufacturing sectors, and an unemployment rate of only 2.8%, according to AreaSearch compilations of statistical area figures. In March 2026, 5,825 residents are employed, which is 1.3% lower than the Regional NSW unemployment rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is notably high (71.1% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Census records indicate that a low 8.5% of residents worked from their homes, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be taken into account.
Resident employment is primary centered in mining, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The locality features a particularly high concentration of workers in mining, with employment levels reaching 6.6 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 11.6% of local employment, which is below the Regional NSW figure of 16.9%. While local positions are available in the district, a significant portion of residents travel to other locations for their jobs, according to comparisons of the Census working population against local resident numbers. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, the labour force shrank by 2.1% alongside a 3.4% reduction in employment during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.3 percentage points. This is in contrast to Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, the labour force shrank by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. National employment predictions from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia can provide additional context on future labor needs in Gunnedah. These projections, looking at five and ten-year horizons, have been matched against the local job profile to project future trends. While overall national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely across different industries. Projecting these industry trends onto the employment profile of Gunnedah indicates that local employment is set to rise by 5.3% over five years and 12.0% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gunnedah is $1,564 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $787 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,456 a year against an average of $68,687. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The suburb of Gunnedah records a median taxpayer income of $53,456 and an average of $68,687, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This stands slightly above the national benchmark, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Incorporating a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $58,973 (median) and $75,775 (average) in March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes are positioned moderately in Gunnedah, placing between the 39th and 46th percentiles.
Income distribution shows the largest bracket consists of 31.0% of taxpayers earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week (3,342 residents), mirroring the metropolitan area where 29.9% are situated in the same range. After meeting housing costs, 86.1% of income is available for other purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gunnedah had 3,798 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 2% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Gunnedah, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 88.1% detached houses and 12.0% other dwelling types (including semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to Regional NSW's distribution of 82.6% detached houses and 17.4% other dwelling types. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in Gunnedah was behind that of Regional NSW at 33.2%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (34.7%) or occupied by tenants (32.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was significantly lower than the Regional NSW average at $1,517, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $300, compared to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
Nationwide, Gunnedah's mortgage payments are notably below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also substantially below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gunnedah counted 3,798 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 67.4%, which includes 28.2% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 12.0% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.6% of households, with single-person households at 29.3% and shared households representing 3.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 residents is slightly larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.1% of adults in Gunnedah hold a university qualification, including 11.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 33.6% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,204 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 908 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 region presents low levels of academic attainment, with university completion rates (15.1%) falling well below the NSW state average of 32.2%. This scenario presents both a developmental hurdle and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.2%) and certificates (33.6%). Enrollment rates in study are notably strong, with 32.0% of the population currently engaged in some form of structured learning.
This group includes 13.6% attending primary schools, 8.0% in secondary schools, and 2.7% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gunnedah reaches 275 stops on 38 routes, timetabled for about 780 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 assessment indicates there are 275 transit stops available in Gunnedah, consisting of a combination of train stations and bus stops. These transit points are serviced by 38 separate routes, which together provide 775 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 217 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is mostly a residential locality, most workers travel outside the area for employment, with private cars remaining the main transport choice at 91%. The average number of motor vehicles is 1.5 per household.
A small proportion of 8.5% of workers perform their jobs from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 rules). Transit service frequency averages 110 runs per day across all active routes, which represents approximately 2 weekly runs for each individual stop. The corresponding map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinates of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.6% of residents in Gunnedah report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.4 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 indicators point to significant challenges in Gunnedah, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the frequency of chronic illnesses, with common medical issues observed across both youth and elderly demographics, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively high at approximately 54% of the population (~5,831 individuals). This compares to 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Asthma and arthritis were identified as the most frequent medical diagnoses in the region, affecting 9.1 and 9.0% of residents respectively, whereas 65.6% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Residents of working age exhibit higher-than-average rates of long-term health issues. The locality has 19.0% of its population aged 65 and older (2,048 individuals), which is below the regional figure of 23.4% for Regional NSW. Health status among older residents shows some difficulties, with national indicators generally matching those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gunnedah is largely Australian-born, at 93.8% of residents, with 4.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.9%) and English (28.5%). 11.7% 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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Gunnedah ranks below average for multicultural indicators, with citizens making up 88.7% of the population, 93.8% of residents born within Australia, and 95.9% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation in Gunnedah is Christianity, representing 62.7% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding heritage (parents' place of birth), the three most common ancestries in Gunnedah are Australian, representing 33.9% of residents, English, representing 28.5%, and Australian Aboriginal, representing 11.7%, which is notably higher than the regional average of 4.6%. In addition, there are distinct variations in the proportions of other backgrounds: South Australian ancestry is overrepresented at 0.3% in Gunnedah (compared to 0.2% across the region), Irish at 8.0% (compared to 8.8%) and Korean at 0.1% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gunnedah is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.7% 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 36 years in the suburb of Gunnedah is lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and is also younger than the Australian median of 38 years. Children aged 5 - 14 are highly represented at 15.1% compared to Regional NSW, whereas the 65 - 74 demographic is less common at 9.3%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 11.7% to 12.9% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 group has contracted from 11.4% to 10.3%. Population projections for 2041 point to notable demographic transitions for the suburb of Gunnedah.
Driving this change, the 45 to 54 cohort is expected to increase by 31% (342 people), rising to 1,464 from 1,121. In contrast, the 65 to 74 group is projected to shrink by 51 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gunnedah
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 14 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 — 95 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,359 at the 2021 Census → 10,781 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 (SAL11818). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.