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The median house price in Helensburgh is $1.40m, with units at $870k. House values have moved 4.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Helensburgh has an estimated 6,689 residents, up from 6,576 at the 2021 Census — a change of 113 people, or 1.7%. That puts 362 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 population in the suburb of Helensburgh stands at approximately 6,689, derived from AreaSearch evaluation of broader regional ABS demographic updates alongside validated post-Census address additions. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 6,576 people, this represents an addition of 113 people (1.7%). This shift draws upon an estimated resident population of 6,669 determined by AreaSearch following the release of ABS ERP figures for June 2025, combined with 52 validated new addresses identified after the Census. With a density of 362 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Helensburgh offers generous individual space and capacity for ongoing development.
Natural increase served as the primary growth driver recently, generating roughly 52.0% of total demographic additions. Projections for the suburb of Helensburgh incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 from a 2021 baseline. These combined datasets also inform age-specific growth trajectories mapped across 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections place the suburb of Helensburgh in the lower quartile of growth among Australian regional localities, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an increase of 222 persons to 2041, which equates to an overall expansion of 3.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
99 new dwellings have been approved in Helensburgh over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That is 3.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building approvals assessed by AreaSearch from ABS statistical area data indicate that Helensburgh has generated roughly 19 residential approvals annually, yielding approximately 99 homes across the last 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 25 approvals have been registered. With an average of only 0.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), building activity is tracking in line with or ahead of local demand, broadening purchaser options and supporting potential demographic gains beyond current estimates, with projects averaging an expected construction cost of $468,000 per dwelling.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $903,000 have been logged during this financial year, underscoring a development landscape centered primarily on residential construction. Per capita residential approvals in Helensburgh track at roughly half the rate observed across Rest of NSW and sit within the 34th percentile nationally, constraining available purchasing opportunities while bolstering demand for existing properties. This subdued rate relative to national figures highlights the mature nature of the local market and potential planning barriers. Recent dwelling construction is split between 45.0% detached houses and 55.0% medium and high-density formats. This shift toward medium-to-higher density living provides more accessible pricing for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also represents a clear departure from the prevailing housing stock of 83.0% standalone houses, signaling fewer vacant greenfield sites alongside a growing need for diverse, affordable accommodation options. An estimated ratio of 443 people per building approval highlights the quiet, modest pace of development activity. Looking forward, Helensburgh is projected to add 202 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Prevailing rates of residential building activity appear well positioned to satisfy demand, fostering supportive market conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population gains to outstrip existing 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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Helensburgh, worth an estimated $22 million. A further 19 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.66 billion. 6 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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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Community performance and development are heavily shaped by strategic planning initiatives, major projects, and local public works. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 8 projects positioned to influence the area. Prominent works include the Helensburgh Community Centre and Library, the Vera and Wilson Streets Helensburgh - Storm Damage Repair, the Former Helensburgh Waste Depot Remediation, and the Helensburgh Pool Refurbishment, with the accompanying catalog highlighting the developments of greatest significance.
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Former Helensburgh Waste Depot Remediation
Environmental remediation and rehabilitation of the former Helensburgh landfill site. The project involves installing an impervious capping layer, landfill gas management systems, and managing leachate to ensure long-term environmental safety and site stability. Work is conducted in stages following best-practice rehabilitation techniques.
Vera and Wilson Streets Helensburgh - Storm Damage Repair
Wollongong City Council is restoring Vera Street and Wilson Street, Helensburgh, following significant damage caused by the April 2024 natural storm disaster. Stage 3 works involve permanently restoring the road to its pre-disaster condition. As of February 2026, Council is finalising detailed design and approvals, including concept design sign-off from the funding body, Crown Lands liaison, utility location, and geotechnical investigations. One-way access to the Helensburgh Railway Station car park is maintained. Construction is targeted for completion by late 2026.
Helensburgh Pool Refurbishment
The Helensburgh Pool refurbishment project, completed in February 2026, involved a comprehensive structural and aesthetic overhaul of the 25m and toddler pools. Works included remediation of the pool shell, installation of over 850 protective anodes, full re-tiling, and re-painting. The project delivered Helensburgh's first Changing Places accessible amenities, refurbished male and female change rooms, new shade structures, concourse resurfacing, and improved lighting. These upgrades extend the facility's life by approximately 30 years and significantly enhance accessibility for the local community.
Creating safer connections to Helensburgh Train Station
Wollongong City Council, with NSW Government funding led by Transport for NSW, is improving safety and access around Helensburgh Train Station. The detailed design includes footpath improvements along Wilsons Creek Road and a new pedestrian refuge island at the intersection of Tunnel Road and Parkes Street, with related station access improvements including upgraded bicycle storage, replacement bicycle racks and new lighting under the broader program.
Camp Gully Headwall Rehabilitation
Extensive rehabilitation and repair works to the headwall and surrounds to address damage from natural disasters between 2021 and 2024, improving stormwater management with a more robust structure to handle regular rain and significant storm events.
65-67 Walker Street Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development including demolition of existing dwellings, excavation works, construction of a building with ground floor commercial tenancy and 17 residential apartments (1 studio, 1 one-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom, 5 three-bedroom) with basement car parking for 36 vehicles.
Heathcote Apartments Development
Redevelopment of former pub site into 168 apartments including 25 affordable units, with retail and commercial spaces.
Hermitage Apartments
A boutique development featuring 64 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with modern amenities, designed to blend with the natural surroundings, offering views of the city, national park, or district. The project has experienced delays due to developer disputes and construction issues, and is approaching completion following receivership appointment.
3,864 residents of Helensburgh are employed, from a labour force of 3,951. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 76.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,039, about 75% 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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Helensburgh possesses a capable local labor force featuring substantial representation in essential services, a jobless rate of just 2.2%, and an estimated 2.2% rise in employment over the preceding year according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,864, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.9% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW. Workforce engagement is elevated at 76.2%, considerably higher than the 60.6% seen in Regional NSW. Census records also indicate that 38.2% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction demonstrates exceptional prominence locally, employing workers at 1.5 times the broader regional rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.4% of Helensburgh's working residents, well beneath the 5.3% share across Regional NSW. A comparison between Census working population counts and resident labor numbers indicates that local employment opportunities within the boundary remain limited. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures compiled by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 2.2% while the labor force expanded by 3.0%, resulting in an unemployment rate increase of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW recorded an employment contraction of 0.9% and a labor force reduction of 0.4%, alongside an increase of 0.5 percentage points in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding forward workforce demand. Across Australia, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these industry growth trajectories to Helensburgh's workforce distribution suggests local job numbers could rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Helensburgh is $2,490 a week (about $129,000 a year), with median personal income at $981 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,576 a year against an average of $76,221. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to postcode ATO records aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Helensburgh registered a median taxpayer income of $58,576 and an average of $76,221. These figures place the locality well above Regional NSW, which recorded a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures for March 2026 are estimated at approximately $64,621 for median income and $84,087 for average income. Census figures position personal, family, and household earnings between the 77th and 90th percentiles nationally.
The largest earnings band covers 35.8% of residents (2,394 people) making $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which aligns with metropolitan patterns where 29.9% sit in this bracket. Substantial local affluence is demonstrated by the 37.5% of earners receiving over $3,000 per week, fostering a strong environment for quality retail and service businesses. While housing expenses absorb 15.7% of earnings, solid incomes keep disposable income at the 89th percentile, with the area ranking in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Helensburgh had 2,169 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 14% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $535 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. 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 most recent Census, the distribution of dwellings in Helensburgh stood at 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other formats such as apartments, semi-detached, and alternative dwellings, matching the Regional NSW profile of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright ownership in Helensburgh trailed the regional standard at 31.0%, with remaining properties divided between those carrying a mortgage (54.2%) and rentals (14.7%). Typical monthly mortgage costs were elevated at $2,500 compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW, while median weekly rent reached $535 against $330 regionally. On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Helensburgh sit substantially above the Australian average of $1,863, with rental costs likewise exceeding the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Helensburgh counted 2,169 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 84.1% of all households in Helensburgh, with couples with children making up 48.6%, couples without children representing 24.8%, and single parent families accounting for 10.5%. The remaining 15.9% comprises non-family arrangements, including lone person households at 14.5% and group living situations at 1.2%. The typical household size stands at 2.9 people, exceeding the Regional NSW median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.4% of adults in Helensburgh hold a university qualification, including 17.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 30.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 655 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,061 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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Attainment of higher education credentials in Helensburgh sits below wider regional figures, with 25.4% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 33.6% across the SA3 area, presenting avenues for further educational development. Bachelor qualifications represent 17.0% of the adult cohort, while postgraduate qualifications account for 5.5% and graduate diplomas comprise 2.9%. Technical and vocational training is strongly represented, with 42.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of 12.6% with advanced diplomas and 30.2% holding certificates. Engagement in formal study is strong across Helensburgh, where 30.6% of residents are participating in education.
This cohort comprises 10.7% attending primary schools, 8.4% enrolled in secondary schools, and 3.6% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Helensburgh reaches 78 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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An assessment of passenger transit shows 78 operational transport stops throughout Helensburgh across a network of train and bus services. These points of access are connected by 17 separate routes that deliver 1,407 passenger trips each week. Transit availability is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 148 meters to the closest stop. Given its residential orientation, outward commuter travel predominates, with 89% using private vehicles and 5% traveling by train. Household motor vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional benchmark. Working from home was recorded at a substantial 38.2% of residents during the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic circumstances at that time.
Transit services maintain an average frequency of 201 trips per day across the collective route network, representing approximately 18 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.4% of residents in Helensburgh report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Health metrics for Helensburgh present an encouraging outlook, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and medical diagnoses showing alignment with broader national standards; common conditions remain relatively infrequent across the broader population, though higher rates occur among older, vulnerable cohorts. Private health insurance participation is elevated, covering approximately 57% of the community (~3,815 people), compared to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, diagnosed in 8.4 and 7.4% of residents, respectively, whereas 71.4% of the population reported no chronic conditions, surpassing the 63.3% figure across Regional NSW.
Health measures for residents under 65 track ahead of national benchmarks. The suburb has 13.8% of its population aged 65 and over (923 people), below the 23.3% share in Regional NSW. Health profiles for senior residents face greater challenges, ranking lower nationally than the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Helensburgh is largely Australian-born, at 87.4% of residents, with 4.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.7%) and English (30.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Helensburgh ranks below standard averages, with 87.4% of residents born in Australia, 93.2% holding Australian citizenship, and 95.3% speaking solely English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, followed by 52.2% of the local population. The most distinct relative overrepresentation occurs in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, matching the 0.1% proportion observed across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary ancestries in Helensburgh are Australian at 31.7%, English at 30.5%, and Irish at 9.5%. Specific variations emerge across other ethnic backgrounds, with Maltese showing overrepresentation at 0.9% locally versus 0.4% regionally, New Zealand heritage at 0.8% versus 0.4%, and Macedonian background accounting for 0.2% compared to 0.4% across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Helensburgh is 38. 23.4% 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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Demographically, Helensburgh reflects an established family-oriented locality. Estimates updated to August 2026 show that children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 35.7% of the community, higher than the 29.3% in Regional NSW, whereas retirees and seniors (65+) represent 13.8% against a regional level of 23.3%. The median age remains steady at an estimated 38, identical to the 2021 Census result and 5 years younger than the Regional NSW benchmark of 43 from that Census. Since the Census, the proportion of seniors and retirees has increased from 12.8% to an estimated 13.8%.
Looking to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44), projected to expand by 136 residents (8%) to reach 1,842, while mature adult and younger retiree brackets are forecasted to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Helensburgh
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 | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 6 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 Apr 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 — 52 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,576 at the 2021 Census → 6,689 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 (SAL11897). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.