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The median house price in Hillvue is $710k, with units at $543k. House values have moved 9.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Hillvue has an estimated 6,817 residents, up from 6,528 at the 2021 Census — a change of 289 people, or 4.4%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 580 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 Hillvue has a population evaluated at approximately 6,817, drawing upon AreaSearch's validation of recent addresses and ABS regional demographic updates post-Census. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 6,528 people, this indicates an expansion of 289 people (4.4%). These figures are calculated from an Estimated Resident Population of 6,780 established via ABS ERP releases (June 2025), alongside 58 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. With 579 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Hillvue retains low density and substantial capacity for future expansion.
Its 4.4% pace of expansion outpaced the broader SA4 region (3.7%), positioning the community at the forefront of local regional growth. Natural increases served as the main engine, generating around 44.0% of recent population additions, while interstate and overseas net movements also provided positive contributions. Projections for the suburb of Hillvue utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 models published in 2024 (2022 base year), supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 (2021 base year), with age-cohort growth applied between 2032 and 2041. Over the coming years, demographic expansion is anticipated to track slightly under the national regional median, with forecasts indicating an influx of 691 persons up to 2041 across aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 9.6% across the 16 years.
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80 new dwellings have been approved in Hillvue over the past five years, an average of 16 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, 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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ABS building approval figures examined by AreaSearch indicate that annual residential approvals in Hillvue average roughly 16 homes, totalling around 80 dwellings across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 8 approvals to date in FY-25. Construction costs for new residences average $480,000, while population growth has averaged 2.5 people annually per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating healthy buyer interest. Non-residential development is highlighted by $4.3 million in commercial building approvals during this financial year, underscoring the locality's primary focus on living space.
Residential building volume in Hillvue tracks 60.0% below regional average per person compared to Rest of NSW, a constrained supply pipeline that tends to underpin values for established dwellings. Activity also trails nationwide benchmarks, pointing to planning limitations and neighborhood maturity. Recent residential approvals comprise 58.0% standalone homes alongside 42.0% attached dwellings, providing diverse price points ranging from larger family homes to compact formats. This marks a shift away from the prevailing structure of 94.0% houses, reflecting evolving occupant needs and tightening parcel availability. Overall building intensity remains subdued, illustrated by a ratio of 904 people per approved home. According to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Hillvue is anticipated to add 654 residents leading up to 2041. Should current construction rates persist, supply shortfalls relative to incoming demand could intensify buyer competition and reinforce upward pricing trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hillvue
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hillvue, worth an estimated $506 million. A further 31 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.3 billion. 14 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and energy. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic civic investments and planning schemes significantly shape local development trajectories, with AreaSearch tracking 12 key infrastructure undertakings in the surrounding district. Major initiatives include Majestic Tamworth, Hillvue Public Preschool, Goonoo Goonoo Commercial Precinct, and Tamworth Sports and Entertainment Precinct, with primary projects detailed below.
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Goonoo Goonoo Commercial Precinct
A 52-hectare (130-acre) major retail and light industrial precinct at the southern gateway to Tamworth, located 4 km south of the CBD and fronting the New England Highway. The precinct is the last remaining E3-zoned land within Tamworth's Longyard large format retail district, currently subdivided into 41 lots across four stages. The development will be anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket as part of a neighbourhood retail centre incorporating a chemist, GP, newsagent and bakery.Bulk earthworks across the entire site are complete and civil works (roads, sewerage and associated infrastructure) are progressing. Most lots in stages one and two are reportedly sold, with stage two (across from the AELEC on Jack Smyth Drive) ready to build first. Practical completion of stages one and two is targeted for mid-2026, with construction on individual lots commencing from registration in early 2026. The total investment is estimated at around 400 million dollars.
Hillvue Public Preschool
A new public preschool is being delivered at Hillvue Public School as part of the NSW Government's $769 million program to build 100 new public preschools co-located with primary schools across NSW. The facility will include two preschool rooms, an outdoor play area, an administration area, amenities, a staff kitchen and storage, catering for up to 40 children per day with a play-based educational program delivered by qualified educators. Construction is underway with the building structure now complete; services fit-off and external landscaping works are in progress, with the preschool targeted to open in time for Day 1, Term 1 2027, pending regulatory service approval.
Tamworth Sports and Entertainment Precinct
A 341-hectare structure plan precinct on the southern edge of Tamworth, designed to support and grow major regional sports, equine and entertainment facilities. The precinct encloses the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC), the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC), the Northern Inland Centre of Sporting Excellence (NICSE) and the Longyard Golf Course. The flagship development is the Aquatic, Education and Health Centre of Excellence on Jack Smyth Drive, Hillvue. Originally budgeted at $45 million, the project's estimated cost has risen to around $57 million following a development application modification submitted in early 2026, with the increase attributed to construction industry escalation and pool contractor pricing.Funding includes $15 million from the NSW Government's Centre of Excellence Fund, $9 million from the Australian Government's Growing Regions Program, and a Council contribution that will be partly met through asset recycling. Council is working with preferred contractor Richard Crookes Constructions through an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process, with enabling works to begin at the Hillvue site in coming months and a final budget, funding strategy and Design and Construct contract proposal expected to be considered by Council by June 2026. Stage 1 will deliver a 50 metre indoor pool with central swim wall and moveable floor, a 17 by 10 metre warm water pool, spa and sauna, accessible amenities, foyer, cafe, spectator seating, allied health rooms, education and meeting spaces, sports science testing lab, gym and parking, with a target opening in mid-2027. The precinct also establishes two Special Entertainment Precincts (SEPs) to support late-night live music and events in the Tamworth CBD and the Longyard area, and includes new road connections, an aquatic education hub, and medium-density housing along the western edge near Longyard Golf Course. Adoption of the wider Regional Structure Plan was deferred from December 2025 to 2026 to allow further community consultation on issues raised during exhibition.
Goonoo Goonoo Road Child Care Facility
Construction of a new single-storey, purpose-built child care centre at 355 Goonoo Goonoo Road, Hillvue, Tamworth. The approved development will cater for up to 150 children across six classrooms, with a large outdoor play area, two undercover play areas, and a dedicated arts and activity room on a 3,000 sqm site. Developer Atlus Pty Ltd intends to build and retain ownership of the facility while leasing it to a local or small-scale childcare operator. The development application was approved by Tamworth Regional Council on 6 March 2026, with the developer targeting completion by the end of 2026.
Southern Gateway Activation Precinct
Structure plan for the Southern Gateway Activation Precinct (Precinct 1) on Tamworth's southern fringe. The plan provides a high-level 20-year framework for diverse housing development, from large residential lots to standard urban lots, to accommodate population growth. The precinct surrounds the existing Kingswood estate. The structure plans were endorsed by Council in April 2026 and by the NSW Department of Planning in May 2026, though some areas require further technical studies and planning amendments.
Majestic Tamworth
A lifestyle community development featuring 98 premium villas with resort-style facilities, designed for over-50s living, adjoining the Longyard Golf Course.
Transgrid Tamworth Depot Maintenance and Workshop Buildings
Demolition of existing structures and construction of new maintenance and workshop buildings at the Transgrid Tamworth depot. The upgrade provides modernized facilities to support regional high-voltage electricity transmission network operations.
Arcadia Estate
A significant residential development in Tamworth, identified as a major site for housing the region's growing population. The project aims to provide a mix of housing types, including medium-density options. Discover the perfect opportunity to build your dream home in Tamworth's newest community. Just moments from the heart of town, enjoy the convenience of local amenities while embracing the serenity of country living.
3,904 residents of Hillvue are employed, from a labour force of 4,007. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 71.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,170, 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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Hillvue maintains a diverse workforce across professional and vocational occupations, underpinned by strong representation in community and essential services and an unemployment rate of merely 2.5% according to AreaSearch statistical modeling. Through March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,904, labour participation reached an elevated 71.4% (well above Regional NSW's 60.6%), and local joblessness sat 1.6% below the 4.1% regional standard. Census metrics showed 15.0% of workers operating from home, an estimate subject to temporary Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment centers primarily around retail trade, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Manufacturing presence is particularly elevated, employing workers at 1.4 times the regional average, whereas agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.9% of jobs compared to 5.3% regionally. Based on comparisons between local working workers and resident counts, on-site employment within the immediate boundary is relatively constrained. Over the year ending March 2026, SALM and ABS statistics compiled by AreaSearch reveal a 2.6% contraction in the local labour pool and a 3.6% reduction in working roles, lifting joblessness by 1.0 percentage points. Across Regional NSW over the same timeframe, jobs fell 0.9%, the workforce diminished 0.4%, and unemployment climbed 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia releases from Mar-26 project national employment to expand 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years. Applying these industry growth rates to the local occupational baseline suggests Hillvue employment could rise 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though these figures represent an unadjusted sector weighting excluding local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hillvue is $1,701 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $839 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,429 a year against an average of $66,778. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place median taxpayer earnings in Hillvue at $55,429 and mean earnings at $66,778, trailing Australian averages while sitting above Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modeled earnings as of March 2026 reach approximately $61,149 (median) and $73,669 (average). Census measures position personal, family, and household incomes near the national 52nd percentile, with 35.7% of residents (2,433 individuals) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket versus 29.9% regionally. Local disposable earnings remain robust, with occupants keeping 87.7% of income after servicing housing costs, while SEIFA indices rank the area in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hillvue had 2,471 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals Hillvue's housing landscape is heavily oriented toward single-family homes, with separate houses making up 93.6% and medium-to-high density or alternative structures accounting for 6.4%, in contrast to Regional NSW proportions of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright ownership aligns with the regional benchmark at 40.3%, while remaining properties are mortgaged (36.0%) or tenanted (23.7%). Financing and rental costs are relatively low: median monthly mortgage commitments sit at $1,517 (compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and the Australian average of $1,863), while median weekly rent is $350 (versus $330 regionally and $375 nationally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hillvue counted 2,471 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local household structure is predominantly family-based (75.1%), consisting of couples without children (33.4%), couples with children (28.2%), and single parent families (12.4%). Lone occupant residences account for 22.4% and group households represent 2.6%, forming the 24.9% non-family segment. The average household contains 2.5 people, exceeding the 2.4 regional benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.9% of adults in Hillvue hold a university qualification, including 11.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 30.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 506 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 844 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 degrees in the area stands at 16.9%, trailing the NSW average of 32.2%. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications account for 11.5%, postgraduate awards 3.2%, and graduate diplomas 2.2%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 40.1% of community members aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (30.2%) and advanced diplomas (9.9%). Current participation in study is strong, with 27.8% of the local population engaged in educational programs. Enrolments are distributed across primary education (10.1%), secondary education (9.4%), and higher learning programs (2.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hillvue reaches 122 stops on 59 routes, timetabled for about 520 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transit network analysis indicates Hillvue contains 122 bus stops serviced across 59 distinct routes, delivering 516 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is strong, with typical walking distances of 119 meters to the closest stop. Outbound vehicular travel predominates, with private vehicles accounting for 97% of daily travel and households maintaining an average of 1.6 cars. Approximately 15.0% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census, a figure influenced by pandemic restrictions. Bus services provide an average frequency of 73 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 4 weekly departures per individual stop location, with the 100 closest stops highlighted on the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.8% of residents in Hillvue report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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Chronic health conditions show moderate prevalence across both older and younger cohorts in Hillvue, according to mortality and morbidity assessments by AreaSearch, while private health insurance uptake reaches approximately 53% of the total population (~3,636 people), just above the typical SA2 average. Asthma and arthritis represent the leading chronic illnesses, diagnosed in 9.7 and 9.5% of occupants respectively, while 62.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical issues (against 63.3% across Regional NSW). Working-age groups experience elevated rates of ongoing conditions, whereas the senior demographic (1,561 people aged 65 and over, or 22.9% of the community) demonstrates health outcomes and national rankings that outshine broader population norms.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hillvue is largely Australian-born, at 92.7% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.7%) and English (30.6%). 8.5% 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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Hillvue displays lower cultural diversity than wider benchmarks, with Australian-born residents accounting for 92.7% of the populace, Australian citizens representing 92.1%, and 94.9% using English exclusively at home. Religious affiliation is predominantly Christian, encompassing 67.6% of residents compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral origins, the most prominent backgrounds are Australian (32.7%), English (30.6%), and Irish (9.0%). Certain minority communities demonstrate distinctive distribution patterns, notably Australian Aboriginal residents who comprise 8.5% of Hillvue (compared to 4.6% regionally), alongside Samoan (0.1% local vs 0.1% regional) and Korean (0.1% local vs 0.1% regional) representation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hillvue is 42. 24.1% 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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Hillvue's age breakdown closely mirrors wider regional patterns, deviating from Regional NSW cohorts by no more than 0.5 percentage points. The median age remains steady at an estimated 42, identical to the 2021 Census and 1 year below the regional median of 43 from that period. Young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) have risen from 21.6% to an estimated 23.8% post-Census and are projected to represent the fastest-expanding demographic, increasing by 317 residents (20%) to reach 1,939 individuals by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hillvue
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 · Jun 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 8 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 — 58 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,528 at the 2021 Census → 6,817 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 (SAL11921). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.