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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Hobartville is $992k, with units at $925k. House values have moved 4.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Hobartville has an estimated 2,708 residents. That puts 2,484 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside post-Census validated new addresses, the suburb of Hobartville has an estimated count of 2,708 residents as of Aug 2026. This indicates a contraction of 4 people (0.1%) compared with the 2021 Census tally of 2,712 people. Such a change is deduced from an estimated resident population of 2,705 determined via the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 4 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. This population count results in a density of 2,484 persons per square kilometer, situating the locality within the upper quartile among nationwide areas assessed by AreaSearch.
Inflow from interstate migration served as the principal driver of local growth, accounting for roughly 69.0% of recent population gains, with overseas migration and natural increase also serving as positive contributors. For individual SA2 locations, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 (utilising 2022 as the base year), while applying NSW State Government SA2 projections published in 2022 (using 2021 as the base year) for areas outside that dataset. Cohort growth rates from these combined figures are subsequently utilised across all areas for 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, projections indicate that the suburb of Hobartville will achieve population growth above the national statistical area median, expanding by 395 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections and delivering an overall increase of 14.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
23 new dwellings have been approved in Hobartville over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.5 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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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch show that Hobartville averages approximately 4 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated 23 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 1 approvals have been lodged. Given recent population decreases, residential construction has generally kept pace with local requirements, providing sufficient options for purchasers with newly approved dwellings carrying an average expected construction cost of $553,000. Meanwhile, commercial planning activity has remained subdued, with $3.4 million in commercial development approvals recorded this financial year. Residential building volumes in Hobartville lag significantly behind the wider metropolitan region, sitting 64.0% below the Greater Sydney per-person benchmark.
This constrained supply pipeline typically bolsters values and purchaser demand across established stock, while also trailing national averages due to the suburb's mature footprint and prevailing planning limitations. Detached houses comprise 75.0% of recent approvals alongside 25.0% attached dwellings, maintaining an attractive suburban setting for buyers seeking larger properties. Although detached dwellings currently dominate at 98.0% of local stock, this evolving breakdown illustrates tighter site availability while catering to changing lifestyle and pricing considerations, supported by an established market ratio of approximately 2704 people per dwelling approval. Longer-term demographic forecasts point to Hobartville gaining 392 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Should building activity continue at its current pace, future dwelling delivery could lag behind population growth, compounding buyer competition and reinforcing upward price momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hobartville
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 33 current infrastructure and development projects close to Hobartville, worth an estimated $18 billion. 15 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, sports & recreation and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local planning projects and infrastructure developments exert a defining influence on neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 key initiatives poised to influence the surrounding district, featuring the Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic and Fitness Centre Improvements, the Shared Path Bridge Over Rickabys Creek, the Redbank North Richmond Master-Planned Community, and the North Richmond Community Precinct, with detailed breakdowns below covering the most prominent works.
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Shared Path Bridge Over Rickabys Creek
Construction of second non-vehicular bridge over Rickabys Creek at Hawkesbury Valley Way to provide shared-path crossing linkage between shared path from Richmond to Windsor, completing off-road cycling and walking route.
New Richmond Bridge and Traffic Improvements
Traffic and flood-resilience upgrade led by Transport for NSW delivering a new higher four-lane bridge over the Hawkesbury River downstream of the existing Richmond Bridge, a bypass of Richmond town centre, and upgrades to key intersections on The Driftway. Stage 1 is under construction by BMD Constructions with completion expected in 2027. The Stage 2 design and construct contract was awarded to Fulton Hogan in May 2026, with overall project completion targeted for 2029.
North Richmond Woolworths & Retail Expansion
Approved expansion of the existing North Richmond shopping centre precinct to include a full-line Woolworths supermarket, additional specialty retail tenancies, and medical/commercial spaces. The development will serve the growing residential population of North Richmond and surrounds west of the Hawkesbury River.
North Richmond Community Precinct
The redevelopment of the North Richmond Community Centre will create a location that will serve as a meeting and cultural space, social and recreational hub, and an emergency evacuation centre for the community residing west of the Hawkesbury River. The proposed improvements include a branch library service, performing arts and rehearsal space, multipurpose art studio space, indoor sports stadium and change rooms to support hard-court sports, and precinct grounds improvements to create a mix of active and passive outdoor spaces with seating, shaded areas, barbecues, and car parking.
Kingsford-Smith Village (Over 55s)
State-of-the-art over 55s village set amongst 55 charming acres with rural aspect and stunning views. Partnership between RSL LifeCare and Redbank Communities for retirement living.
NSW Land and Housing Corporation Townhouses
15 townhouses and villas providing new homes for up to 29 residents. 2-storey development with 14 two-bedroom townhouses and 1 adaptable one-bedroom villa for wheelchair users. Includes 120m of new footpath along Sunnyside Crescent.
RSL LifeCare Aged Care Facility
Specialised high-dependency aged care facility with 80-bed capacity. Partnership between Redbank Communities and RSL LifeCare to provide comprehensive aged care services.
Redbank North Richmond Master-Planned Community
Redbank North Richmond is a 180-hectare master-planned community in the Hawkesbury region, designed for approximately 1,400 homes and 3,900 residents. The 1.8 billion dollar development features a diverse range of housing, including traditional family lots, grand homestead plots, and the Kingsford-Smith over-55s lifestyle village. Key community infrastructure includes the Redbank Village Centre, which opened its first stage in 2023 with a vet hospital and cafe, with the second stage featuring an IGA supermarket and specialty retail scheduled for 2025.The project preserves 85 acres of heritage-protected parklands and is supported by the major Grose River Bridge project, which received development approval in late 2024 to improve regional connectivity.
1,361 residents of Hobartville are employed, from a labour force of 1,421. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 65.8%. 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 2,153, about 80% 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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Hobartville maintains a capable local workforce featuring strong participation across essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.2% based on aggregated statistical area figures from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, 1,361 residents are employed, with the jobless rate closely tracking the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while local labour force participation sits slightly lower at 65.8% compared to 68.9% regionally. Census returns revealed that 23.4% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though potential distortion from Covid-19 restrictions should be noted. Health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade represent the three largest employment sectors for resident workers.
Construction activity demonstrates exceptional strength, with local representation reaching 1.5 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical sector accounts for only 4.4% of the local workforce relative to the 11.5% regional standard. Comparing Census resident counts with local employment figures indicates that this predominantly residential district provides limited commercial job opportunities within its own borders. Based on ABS and SALM data evaluated by AreaSearch across broader statistical boundaries, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw the local labour force contract by 6.1% and total employment drop by 6.3%, leading to an increase of 0.2 percentage points in the jobless rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded an employment expansion of 1.9% and a workforce increase of 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decrease in unemployment. Forward-looking guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections outlines broader occupational outlooks when applied against the local profile. Although nationwide employment is anticipated to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-level performance varies widely; applying these weightings to Hobartville's current distribution indicates prospective local job gains of 6.2% across five years and 13.1% across ten years (representing an illustrative extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hobartville is $1,759 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $826 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,060 a year against an average of $69,222. 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 the latest postcode ATO statistics published by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers residing in the suburb of Hobartville generate a median income of $56,060 and an average income of $69,222. These figures sit slightly above nationwide averages, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying cumulative Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023 produces updated March 2026 benchmarks of roughly $61,845 for median earnings and $76,366 for average earnings. Findings from the 2021 Census place local personal, family, and household earnings around the 52nd percentile across Australia.
The dominant earning band is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 38.9% of residents (1,053 people), which mirrors broader regional concentrations where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Living cost pressures remain pronounced, leaving residents with 82.2% of income remaining (placing the area at the 49th percentile), while SEIFA metrics position the suburb in the 4th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hobartville had 1,024 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,141 a month. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing in Hobartville is overwhelmingly dominated by standalone properties, with the latest Census recording 97.6% houses and 2.4% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), contrasting with the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 31.6%, notably surpassing metropolitan levels, while remaining residences are distributed between mortgaged properties (35.3%) and rental accommodation (33.1%). Local median mortgage obligations of $2,141 per month and weekly rent payments of $420 remain well below the broader Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national basis, however, Hobartville's mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rent levels remain noticeably above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hobartville counted 1,024 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute the bulk of local living structures at 71.4% of households, comprising couples with children (30.9%), couples without children (24.7%), and single parent families (14.6%). Non-family living situations make up the remaining 28.6%, consisting of lone person households at 26.6% and group households at 2.0%. The suburb records an average household size of 2.5 people, which is slightly more compact than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.7% of adults in Hobartville hold a university qualification, including 11.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 353 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 957 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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University qualification levels in the locality remain subdued at 16.7%, trailing well behind the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%, presenting a clear target for future tertiary initiatives. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent higher education credential at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). In contrast, vocational and trade qualifications are widely held, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, split between certificates (30.1%) and advanced diplomas (11.6%). A significant proportion of local residents engage in study, with 28.4% currently participating in formal education programs.
Enrolments consist of 9.3% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 3.9% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hobartville reaches 16 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 200 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Hobartville's public transit network comprises 16 active stops accommodating bus travel. Across 15 separate routes, these facilities provide 200 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with typical walking distances to the closest boarding point averaging 188 meters. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward travel is standard, with private vehicle transport accounting for 92% of commuting. Motor vehicle ownership sits above regional averages at 1.4 per dwelling, while 23.4% of the workforce indicated working from home during the 2021 Census (which may incorporate pandemic-related influences). Scheduled public transport operations deliver an average of 28 daily trips across the combined route network, translating to roughly 12 weekly trips per individual boarding stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.8% of residents in Hobartville report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality figures highlight notable health considerations for Hobartville, with common illnesses prevalent across older and younger cohorts alike. Private health insurance coverage extends to approximately 54% of the population (~1,470 people), sitting beneath the Greater Sydney regional rate of 59.9%. Mental health conditions and arthritis constitute the most widespread medical issues locally, affecting 9.5 and 8.7% of residents, respectively, with 66.8% reporting no medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age cohorts display an above-average prevalence of long-term health ailments. Residents aged 65 and over account for 14.4% of the community (389 people), sitting below the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%, while health indicators for senior residents align broadly with broader population rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hobartville is largely Australian-born, at 85.1% of residents, with 8.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.5%) and English (27.8%). 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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Cultural diversity metrics for Hobartville remain below broader benchmarks, with Australian-born residents accounting for 85.1% of the population, Australian citizens comprising 90.6%, and 91.9% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity forms the principal religious affiliation, observed by 57.8% of the community compared with 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background (based on parental place of birth), Australian heritage leads at 30.5% of the local population (exceeding the regional benchmark of 17.8%), followed by English ancestry at 27.8% (above the regional 19.0%) and Irish ancestry at 7.9%. Several other specific heritages exhibit elevated local shares relative to regional proportions, including Macedonian at 2.3% (against 0.4% regionally), Maltese at 1.3% (against 1.0%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hobartville is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 29.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution across Hobartville closely tracks Greater Sydney benchmarks, exhibiting a maximum difference of 2.6 percentage points across cohorts. The estimated median age stands at 35, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 2 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 documented at that Census. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has reduced from 15.4% to an estimated 14.4%. Projections out to 2041 anticipate that the most substantial demographic increase will occur in the 65+ cohort, adding 184 residents (47%) to reach a total of 574.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hobartville
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,712 at the 2021 Census → 2,708 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 (SAL11924). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.