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The median house price in Heddon Greta is $881k, with units at $736k. House values have moved 9.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Heddon Greta has an estimated 4,584 residents, up from 2,838 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,746 people, or 61.5%. Growth has averaged 11.2% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 521 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 68.0% of that increase. That puts 922 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Heddon Greta has an estimated population of approximately 4,584, calculated through AreaSearch's review of regional ABS updates and post-Census validated address counts. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 2,838 people, this represents an addition of 1,746 people (61.5%). The figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 4,568 identified in the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 521 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. This yields a population density of 922 persons per square kilometer, matching general patterns across locations analysed by AreaSearch.
Surpassing both the state benchmark and Rest of NSW (5.1%), the 61.5% growth rate established the suburb of Heddon Greta as a major regional growth centre. Inflows from interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 68.0% of recent population gains, with overseas migration and natural growth also providing positive contributions. Projections for the suburb of Heddon Greta incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling baseline-dated to 2022, supplemented where needed by the 2022 NSW State Government SA2 dataset anchored to 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific age trends from these series have been applied across all locations. Looking ahead, future population dynamics place the suburb of Heddon Greta in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas for expansion, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating the addition of 1,395 persons by 2041, which equates to a 30.1% cumulative increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
588 new dwellings have been approved in Heddon Greta over the past five years, an average of 117 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 26 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 92 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 77% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 83, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows the suburb tracking an average of roughly 117 new dwelling approvals per year, totaling an estimated 588 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 83 recorded during FY-25 to date. Over those past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an influx of 4.2 new residents arrived for every dwelling constructed, indicating that residential supply has lagged well behind demand, placing upward pressure on prices through heightened buyer competition. Newly approved residences carry an average construction value of $344,000, sitting beneath regional benchmarks and offering relatively attainable price points.
Meanwhile, commercial building approvals have reached $6.3 million this financial year, pointing to a limited focus on non-residential development. Per capita residential construction in the area surpasses Rest of NSW by 156.0%, expanding purchasing possibilities even though the pace of building has moderated recently. Construction intensity remains substantially higher than national norms, highlighting elevated builder and developer confidence. Detached houses comprise 77.0% of new residential development, with townhouses or apartments accounting for the other 23.0%, continuing the local low-density tradition of spacious family housing. This marks a clear evolution from the established residential base of 94.0% houses, reflecting shrinking greenfield land availability, shifting lifestyle preferences, and a growing requirement for diverse, budget-friendly options. Generating approximately 57 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth-corridor dynamics. Demographic forecasts point to an influx of 1,379 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If existing construction volumes continue, forthcoming residential supply is well positioned to satisfy demand, creating favourable buyer conditions and potentially supporting population growth in excess of current forecasts.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Heddon Greta, worth an estimated $2 million. A further 28 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.08 billion. 9 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning programs, and local capital projects play a decisive role in shaping community performance. AreaSearch has outlined 4 specific developments likely to shape the district, most prominently Avery's Rise, The Loxford Estate, Heddon Greta South Road and Drainage Improvements, and the Hunter Regional Plan 2041.
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Avery's Rise
Avery's Rise is an approximately 750-lot masterplanned residential estate at Heddon Greta in the Hunter region. The development continues to release new stages of serviced residential land and house-and-land packages. Recent Stage 5C and Stage 10 releases, together with ongoing home construction, indicate the estate remains under active development with supporting community infrastructure including the new Averys Rise Park.
Heddon Greta South Road and Drainage Improvements
Upgrades to road pavement and stormwater infrastructure across key streets to improve deteriorating road conditions and manage stormwater more effectively, reducing flooding risk. The project involves road pavement and stormwater improvements along Heddon Street and other roads in Heddon Greta.
Heddon Greta - Cliftleigh Corridor Structure Plan
The Structure Plan is a strategic framework adopted by Cessnock City Council to manage rapid urban growth between Kurri Kurri and Maitland. It addresses critical infrastructure needs including the duplication of Main Road (MR195), expansion of the Hunter Water wastewater network, and delivery of new open spaces and community facilities. The plan coordinates development across the Cliftleigh, Heddon Greta, and Avery's Village urban release areas to improve connectivity and liveability in the Hunter region.
The Loxford Estate
A large-scale residential development featuring 354 approved homesites across 2000 hectares, with 800 hectares designated as environmental conservation land. Award-winning Hunter-based property developers McCloy Group and Stevens Group are delivering this masterplanned community where contemporary living meets wholesome family lifestyle, featuring vibrant public art, playgrounds, and mature street trees.
Ravensfield Estate Farley
Ravensfield Estate is a 351-lot masterplanned residential development in Farley, located 7.5 kilometres from the Maitland CBD. Offering house and land packages with scenic views over Wentworth Wetlands, the community includes new playing fields, a sportsground, and easy access to Rutherford Shopping Centre and Hunter Valley amenities.
Weston Public Preschool
A new public preschool is under construction at Weston Public School as part of the NSW Government's $769 million program to deliver 100 new public preschools co-located with public primary schools. Located in the southeast corner of the school, the preschool will feature two purpose-built rooms, an outdoor play area, and administration, amenities and staff facilities to accommodate up to 40 children per day. WMK Architecture designed the facility and Richard Crookes Constructions is the appointed builder.As of mid-2026, services reticulation throughout the school is complete and the building structure, including the roof, has been finished. Internal services installation is underway, window installation has begun, and external cladding is in progress. Internal linings will start once the building is watertight, with landscaping to follow. The preschool is on track to open for Day 1, Term 1, 2027.
Weston Bears Facility Upgrade
A multi-million dollar upgrade of Weston Bears Park, the home of Weston Bears Football Club, a Newcastle Premier League club founded in 1907. The project refurbished the existing grandstand into a new clubroom, canteen, office, and members' space, and delivered new team change rooms, referee facilities, a gym, and improved spectator amenities, along with a new car park and landscaping. Funded through the Australian Government's Growing Regions Program and Council's operational budget, the upgrade was officially unveiled in March 2026 and is intended to support the club's growth, including a new female football program.The venue has since hosted high-profile fixtures, including an Australia Cup match against A-League club Melbourne City FC.
Kurri Kurri Lateral Pipeline (KKLP) and Storage Project
The KKLP consists of a 21km gas transmission pipeline and a 24km larger diameter serpentine pipeline functioning as a storage reservoir. It connects the Hunter Power Project in Kurri Kurri to the Sydney to Newcastle pipeline. The A$450 million project completed construction and commenced commissioning in 2025.
1,889 residents of Heddon Greta are employed, from a labour force of 1,936. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 54.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,815, about 83% 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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A well-rounded labour market characterises the local workforce across white-collar and industrial roles, with robust representation in manufacturing, an unemployment rate standing at only 2.5%, and an estimated annual employment expansion of 4.8% per AreaSearch statistical aggregations. Across the community, 1,889 residents are employed as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sits 1.6% lower than Regional NSW's 4.1%, and labour force participation remains lower at 54.8% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census figures indicated that 16.6% of local workers operated from home, though this was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Major industries employing local residents include construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Workforce concentration is especially pronounced in mining, where local representation is 4.1 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.8% of the resident workforce, trailing Regional NSW's 5.3%. Comparisons between resident worker totals and local job counts at the Census indicate that local employment opportunities remain limited within the area itself. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM statistical series shows that across the 12 months to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 4.8% and the labour pool grew by 4.3%, driving a 0.4 percentage points drop in unemployment. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide broader context on future labour demand. Countrywide employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across different industries. Calibrating these sector forecasts against the local workforce structure indicates local employment growth of 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (calculated via weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Heddon Greta is $2,130 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $907 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,464 a year against an average of $77,915. 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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ATO postcode-level statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $66,464 and an average of $77,915 in the suburb of Heddon Greta. These figures exceed national standards and sit above Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $73,323 (median) and $85,956 (average) as of March 2026. Personal, family, and household earnings align near the 71st percentile across Australia based on Census metrics. In terms of distribution, 43.2% of residents (1,980 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, mirroring metropolitan concentrations where that group represents 29.9%.
Accommodation costs absorb 15.8% of earnings, yet strong wages sustain disposable income at the 74th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Heddon Greta had 945 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, separate houses constituted 94.1% of local housing stock alongside 5.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), differing from Regional NSW where houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings 17.4%. Outright home ownership trailed the wider region at 23.6%, with remaining homes either mortgaged (50.4%) or rented (26.1%). Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,950 compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW and $1,863 nationally. Meanwhile, median weekly rents reached $420, notably higher than Regional NSW's $330 and the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Heddon Greta counted 945 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,526 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 85.7%, broken down into couples with children (42.0%), couples without children (28.7%), and single parent families (14.4%). Non-family households account for the other 14.3%, consisting of lone person households (13.1%) and group households (1.3%). The median household size of 2.9 people exceeds the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.8% of adults in Heddon Greta hold a university qualification, including 8.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 39.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Higher education qualifications present a development area, as the tertiary graduation rate of 10.8% tracks well below the NSW benchmark of 32.2%, creating scope for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest category at 8.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational and trade education is strongly represented, with 49.0% of people aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, specifically certificates (39.4%) and advanced diplomas (9.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 30.0% of the local population currently enrolled in education. This proportion comprises 11.8% in primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 2.7% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Heddon Greta reaches 23 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 310 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.0 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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The local transit network comprises 23 active bus stops across 27 distinct routes, generating 307 weekly passenger trips. Network access is favourable, with residents situated an average of 209 meters from their closest transit point. Due to the area's residential profile, outbound travel is common, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 97% of commuters. Households maintain an average of 2.0 vehicles, surpassing regional norms, while 16.6% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census under potential pandemic influences. Transit service schedules deliver an average frequency of 43 trips per day across the collective network, representing roughly 13 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.9% of residents in Heddon Greta report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness indicate notable public health challenges locally, with regular health issues present across both older and younger age groups, while private health insurance coverage is extensive at around 58% of the total population (~2,644 people), compared to 51.9% for Regional NSW. Mental health conditions (11.2%) and asthma (9.4%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed medical concerns, while 65.9% of residents report no medical ailments, exceeding the Regional NSW figure of 63.3%. Working-age community members experience elevated rates of chronic illnesses. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 11.2% of the population (513 people), well beneath the 23.3% regional level.
Senior health profiles reflect elevated medical challenges, with national issue rankings outpacing the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Heddon Greta is largely Australian-born, at 94.7% of residents, with 2.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.8%) and English (31.1%). 6.4% 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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Cultural diversity measures lower than typical benchmarks, with 94.7% of residents born in Australia, 94.2% holding Australian citizenship, and 97.4% speaking exclusively English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 52.2% of the local populace, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The primary reported parental ancestries include Australian (33.8%), English (31.1%), and Scottish (9.6%). Other ancestral groups show distinct local concentrations, including Australian Aboriginal representation at 6.4% (against 4.6% regionally), Welsh at 0.9% (against 0.5%), and Macedonian at 0.1% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Heddon Greta is 32, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure is centred on family-forming age groups, with young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 representing 34.5% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW. Seniors aged 65+ account for 11.2%, well below the 23.3% regional proportion. As at August 2026, the estimated median age stands at 32, down from 33 at the 2021 Census, sitting 11 years beneath the Regional NSW Census figure of 43 and below the national Census median of 38. Residents aged 45 - 64 have decreased from 22.6% at the Census to an estimated 19.6%.
The 25 - 44 age cohort is projected to see the largest expansion by 2041, increasing by 670 (42%) to 2,251.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Heddon Greta
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 3 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 521 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,838 at the 2021 Census → 4,584 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11895). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.