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The median house price in Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW) is $845k. House values have moved 3.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW) has an estimated 2,802 residents. Density is about 74 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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According to ABS demographic updates for the wider region alongside newly confirmed addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW) is home to an estimated 2,802 residents in May 2026. This represents a gain of 10 individuals (0.4%) compared to the 2,792 citizens recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is based on a resident count of 2,796 estimated by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population numbers, combined with 13 newly validated addresses added since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 73 persons per square kilometer, offering generous open space and capacity for future housing.
The 0.4% post-census growth rate trails the broader SA3 region (2.6%) by 2.2 percentage points, yet displays healthy local demand. The main contributor to these demographic gains was natural increase, which accounted for approximately 81.0% of the total population growth in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates regional demographic projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as their starting point. In instances where specific SA2 territories lack coverage, figures are supplemented by the 2022 NSW State Government projections which rely on a 2021 baseline. Projections for demographic expansion by age brackets are also applied to all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, a substantial population surge is anticipated within the highest quartile of regional Australian locations, with the suburb of Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW) projected to add 743 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing an overall increase of 26.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
29 new dwellings have been approved in Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW) over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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 permit statistics mapped from regional data, Hill Top typically sees approximately 5 residential building approvals annually. Over the last 5 financial terms (from FY-21 to FY-25), 29 dwellings received approvals, with 1 addition registered during FY-26 so far. Because the resident population shrank over the prior cycle, this new housing volume has likely matched local requirements, providing adequate options for home buyers. Furthermore, commercial permits worth $175,000 were logged in the current financial year, highlighting that the neighborhood remains overwhelmingly residential. In comparison to the Rest of NSW, building volumes in Hill Top are considerably depressed, running 68.0% lower than the regional per capita benchmark.
This constrained supply pipeline generally helps maintain values and demand for existing houses. The volume of approvals also tracks below the national baseline, reflecting the neighborhood's established status and suggesting potential zoning limits. Meanwhile, all recent residential development consisted of separate single-family houses, preserving the classic low-density layout of the area which attracts buyers wanting larger properties. An estimated ratio of 1864 residents per approved dwelling underlines the calm, low-scale nature of local construction. Projecting forward, the local population is expected to expand by 737 citizens by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. If the current pace of home building does not accelerate, the supply of housing may fall behind demographic growth, which will likely heighten purchaser rivalry and support upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 52 current infrastructure and development projects close to Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW), worth an estimated $22.2 billion. 20 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and education & training. 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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Nothing influences local real estate performance quite like shifts in regional infrastructure, significant developments, and zoning strategies. In total, no new projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely impact on this locality. Notable regional proposals include the Tahmoor South Coal Project, the South Pacific Offshore Wind Project, the Sydney-Canberra Rail Connectivity And Capacity initiative, and the Paling Yards Wind Farm, with details on the most relevant schemes listed below.
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Tahmoor South Coal Project
Underground longwall extension of the Tahmoor Colliery into the Bargo area, approved by the Independent Planning Commission in April 2021 (SSD-8445) and modified through to May 2025. The project was approved to extract up to 33 Mt of ROM coking coal from the Bulli seam via longwall mining, extending mine life to approximately 2032. The mine has been shut since February 2025 after owner SIMEC Mining (GFG Alliance) exhausted cash reserves. Liberty Primary Metals Australia entered voluntary administration in November 2025, and the NSW Supreme Court ordered liquidation in March 2026 with McGrathNicol appointed as liquidator.238 of 328 workers were made redundant in March 2026, with 90 retained for care and maintenance. The mine is being offered for sale with expressions of interest sought by the liquidator.
Mittagong Playhouse Restoration
Federal government funded restoration of historic Mittagong Playhouse integrating with School of Arts and Old Administration Building to create world-class cultural facility. Addresses structural integrity, accessibility, fire safety, and asbestos removal.
Waterbrook Bowral Retirement Resort
Collection of 135 residences on 17 hectare site developed by City Developments Limited (CDL Australia). Luxury retirement lifestyle resort on former Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart School site with resort-style facilities and services.
Waterbrook Bowral Lifestyle Resort
A luxury retirement living community on a 17ha historic site, featuring 135 independent living units, refurbished heritage buildings, and extensive resort-style amenities including a restaurant, cafe, lounge bar, pool, gym, cinema, wellness centres, and more.
Bowral High School HPGE Upgrade
NSW Government $50 million investment in High Potential and Gifted Education Partner School program. Significant upgrade to Bowral High School facilities and infrastructure.
Retford Farm Stormwater Detention Basin
Construction of an earthen embankment dam wall to form a stormwater detention basin across Mittagong Creek, designed to mitigate local flooding issues in Bowral by storing approximately 320 million litres of stormwater during high rainfall events.
Bowral to Moss Vale 700mm Water Main Duplication
Wingecarribee Shire Council is progressing the detailed design of a duplicate trunk water main between the Wingecarribee Water Treatment Plant at Bowral and the Hill Road Reservoir at Moss Vale. The project will improve water supply security, network resilience and capacity for future population growth. Council's current capital works program targets completion of the detailed design before construction funding and delivery stages.
Bowral and District Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 2
Stage 2 of the Bowral and District Hospital redevelopment involves the transformation of the former Milton Park building into a modern General Services Building and the delivery of a new Outpatient Centre. As of early 2026, key milestones include the opening of the Outpatient Centre and the operational status of the new mortuary and loading dock. Final works include the refurbishment of the General Services Building and the demolition of aging campus structures to enhance clinical capacity and support services.
1,443 residents of Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,471. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 67.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,122, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is evenly divided between professional and trade occupations, with construction workers representing a notable share of the labor force, and the local jobless rate sitting at a minimal 1.9%, based on AreaSearch compilations of regional figures. As of March 2026, there are 1,443 working residents, and the unemployment rate is 2.2% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Labor participation is also unusually high, reaching 67.3% compared to the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. Census data reveals that a moderate 17.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.
The main industries employing local residents are construction, retail trade, and the health care & social assistance sector. The area displays a strong concentration of manufacturing jobs, with a sector share that is 1.7 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the agricultural, forestry, and fishing sectors have a minimal footprint, employing 0.9% of workers locally compared to 5.3% across the region. The comparison between local job counts and the resident labor force suggests that the area provides relatively few employment opportunities within its borders. Based on AreaSearch analytics of SALM and ABS statistics drawn from wider regional divisions, the labor force expanded by 0.5% over the 12-month cycle while the total number of employed residents decreased by 0.6%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point rise in the jobless rate. By comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in total employment, a 0.4% contraction in its workforce, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Hill Top. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce makeup to model potential occupational trends. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different fields. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce indicates that employment could rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted share without factoring in local demographic shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW) is $1,924 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $838 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,091 a year against an average of $114,827. The average runs 116% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 Hill Top records a median individual taxpayer income of $53,091 alongside an average of $114,827, according to regional ATO tax data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are remarkably high on a national scale, especially when contrasted with the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest a median of roughly $58,570 and an average of $126,677 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the area sit near the 58th percentile nationwide.
Income distributions show that the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for 38.6% of taxpayers (1,081 individuals), mirroring the broader regional trend where 29.9% fall into this bracket. Although mortgage and rent commitments absorb 17.5% of income, strong local earnings keep disposable income at the 58th percentile, and the neighborhood's SEIFA economic index places it in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW) had 973 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 61% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $435 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Hill Top at the time of the last Census was overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses at 98.9%, with alternative housing styles (townhouses, units, and other formats) making up just 1.1%, compared to Regional NSW where separate houses account for 82.6% and other dwellings comprise 17.4%. Outright home ownership stood at 26.0%, which is lower than the Regional NSW average, with the remaining residences being purchasing under a mortgage (60.8%) or occupied by tenants (13.1%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $2,000 was considerably higher than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while the median weekly rental cost was $435 compared to the regional figure of $330.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and local rental rates are significantly above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW) counted 973 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 38% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 78.3%, consisting of couples with children at 38.4%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single-parent homes at 13.5%. The remaining 21.7% are non-family households, with single-person residences accounting for 19.4% and shared group homes representing 2.6%. The median occupancy rate of 2.8 persons per household is higher than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.7% of adults in Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW) hold a university qualification, including 9.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 35.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 117 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 939 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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Academic achievement in the locality displays some areas of concern, with the proportion of residents holding a university degree (12.7%) tracking far below the state average of 32.2%. This gap highlights both a local vulnerability and a possibility for focused educational programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Practical and trade expertise is highly represented, with 45.6% of citizens aged 15 and over possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (35.7%). Enrolment in study is quite high, with 28.1% of the population actively participating in some form of structured education.
This total is comprised of 10.6% in primary schooling, 8.1% in high schools, and 2.2% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW) reaches 44 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 130 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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Analysis of regional transport reveals 44 active passenger stops within Hill Top, which are served by local bus services. These stops accommodate 13 distinct routes, providing a total of 134 passenger departures per week. Transport links are rated as good, with residents living an average of 213 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential profile of the area, most workers commute out of the neighborhood, and private cars remain the primary mode of travel for 97% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership stands at 2.0 cars per household, exceeding the regional average.
In the 2021 Census, 17.0% of the workforce worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era patterns. Bus routes run at an average frequency of 19 services per day across all lines, which translates to approximately 3 departures per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
66.5% of residents in Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW) report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 72.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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The neighborhood faces notable wellness concerns, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and the occurrence of long-term health issues, which are fairly common among both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is exceptionally elevated, covering approximately 72% of the local population (2,021 individuals), which contrasts with 51.9% across Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality, affecting 9.5% and 9.2% of the population, respectively. Conversely, 66.5% of residents reported having no long-term illnesses, which is higher than the 63.3% rate recorded across Regional NSW.
Citizens of working age experience higher-than-average rates of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.5% of the local population (378 individuals), which is lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 23.4%. Senior citizens face some health challenges, with national rankings for this demographic group generally aligning with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 87.8% of residents, with 4.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.1%) and Australian (31.4%). 3.7% 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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The neighborhood has lower levels of ethnic diversity compared to state benchmarks, with 87.8% of residents born in Australia, 93.7% holding citizenship, and 95.4% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant faith, practiced by 53.4% of the population. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the community compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding family heritage (parents' countries of birth), the three most common backgrounds are English (32.1% of the population), Australian (31.4%), and Scottish (8.0%). There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds, with Hungarian heritage overrepresented at 0.4% (compared to 0.2% regionally), Maltese heritage at 1.0% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Macedonian heritage at 0.4% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW) is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 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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With a median age of 34, the population of Hill Top is significantly younger than both the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national average of 38. Compared to the Regional NSW profile, the 35 to 44 age cohort is highly represented at 16.3% of the population, while the 65 to 74 group is underrepresented at 7.5%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 group has increased its share from 13.6% to 16.3%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort has shrunk from 13.2% to 11.0%. Age models suggest the area's demographics will change notably by 2041, with the 35 to 44 age bracket projected to grow by 191 people (42%) from 456 to 648, while the 15 to 24 cohort is forecast to rise by a modest 2% (6 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW)
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 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 — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,792 at the 2021 Census → 2,802 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 (SAL11912). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.