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The median house price in Horsley is $980k, with units at $820k. House values have moved 3.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Horsley has an estimated 9,476 residents, up from 9,437 at the 2021 Census. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years, slower than 89% of areas nationally. 284 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,836 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 evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the surrounding region, alongside address points verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Horsley has an estimated residency of 9,476 as of May 2026. This represents a minor expansion of 39 individuals (0.4%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 9,437 residents. This shift is derived from a local resident base of 9,348, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release combined with 284 validated new addresses added post-Census. With these figures, the suburb of Horsley has a density of 1,836 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical results across nationwide locations monitored by AreaSearch.
In the previous ten years, the suburb of Horsley recorded consistent expansion with a 1.4% compound annual growth rate, outperforming the SA3 territory. The population gains were mostly fueled by interstate moves, which accounted for approximately 78.0% of the recent growth, though natural increase and overseas migration also registered positive results. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For SA2 zones missing from this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 base year are utilized. Projected growth distributions by age from these datasets are applied to all regions for 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks point to remarkable expansion for the suburb of Horsley, placing it in the highest 10 percent of country non-metropolitan zones, with projections indicating an addition of 5,812 persons by 2041, which corresponds to an overall 60.0% increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
382 new dwellings have been approved in Horsley over the past five years, an average of 76 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 95 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 56% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 43, 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 building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from localized statistics, the suburb of Horsley has averaged about 76 newly approved dwellings annually, culminating in approximately 382 residential approvals over the last 5 financial years. During the current FY-26, there are 40 registered approvals. Given that only a single person per year moved to the locality for every dwelling completed between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction is matching or exceeding demand, providing home buyers with greater choice and supporting population growth that may exceed current forecasts, while new dwellings average $430,000 in value—slightly higher than the wider regional standard—indicating a focus on premium projects.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $24.1 million have been logged this financial year, showing stable commercial investment. In comparison to the Rest of NSW, the suburb of Horsley records elevated building volumes (29.0% higher than the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), preserving buyer options and supporting existing property demand, although the pace of building has softened lately. Newly approved builds consist of 56.0% stand-alone houses and 44.0% medium and high-density homes, showing a growing diversity of medium-density choices that balance the market across price points, ranging from standard family homes to more budget-friendly compact dwellings. This marks a notable shift from the current housing stock (where houses make up 96.0%), reflecting a decline in available land plots and meeting changing lifestyle preferences and budgetary constraints. The area registers roughly 163 residents for every approved dwelling, indicating a low density market footprint. Long-term forecasts show the suburb of Horsley adding 5,684 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, housing supply might not satisfy population increases, potentially intensifying buyer competition and reinforcing upward price momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Horsley, worth an estimated $115 million. A further 48 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.69 billion. 14 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and communities. 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 performance is deeply shaped by updates to regional infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives. In total, AreaSearch has identified 9 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal works include Brooks Reach Central Precinct, Fair Views Estate, Cleveland Road Upgrade - Stage 1 (Fowlers Road South), and the West Dapto Urban Release Area, with the detailed list below focusing on those of greatest relevance.
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Brooks Reach Central Precinct
Final residential precinct within the established Brooks Reach masterplanned community in Horsley, west of Dapto in the Illawarra. Stockland has been progressively releasing and registering the remaining lots at this site, part of the broader West Dapto Land Release Area, with new stages continuing to reach registration. The precinct provides approximately 170 additional house and land lots as the estate approaches completion, supported by an existing central park, cycle and walking paths, and links to surrounding Horsley amenities.
Fair Views Estate
A residential land estate in Horsley offering lots from 450m2 to 669m2 for family homes, featuring escarpment views, close-knit community amenities, and proximity to schools, Dapto Train Station, and Lake Illawarra. Registered land is now selling with only a small number of lots remaining, priced from 499K to 649K AUD, and rebates of up to 50,000 AUD are available.
WestPoint Dapto
A DA-approved mixed-use development featuring 32 residential apartments (mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units), 432 sqm of commercial space, and 533 sqm of retail space in a multi-storey building. Total approved building area of 3,309 sqm. The site is located at the intersection of Bong Bong Road and Princes Highway, adjacent to Dapto Mall with major retailers including Coles, Woolworths and BIG W, and within walking distance of Dapto Train Station.
West Dapto Urban Release Area
The West Dapto Urban Release Area is a multi-decade growth project designed to deliver 19,500 new dwellings for approximately 60,000 residents. Spanning 4,700 hectares, the development includes eight future centers with major hubs at Bong Bong, Darkes, and Marshall Mount. As of May 2026, Stage 1 of the Cleveland Road upgrade (widening to four lanes) is complete. Major construction continues on West Dapto Road, which is undergoing extensive widening, culvert works, and utility relocation, with a scheduled reopening in mid-2026.The project is supported by a $1.57 billion infrastructure contribution plan focused on stormwater, transport, and community facilities.
West Dapto Sports Hub and Community Centre
Multi-purpose sports and community facility featuring sporting fields, indoor courts, community meeting spaces, and recreational amenities to serve the growing West Dapto community.
Forest Reach
Forest Reach is a masterplanned community in Huntley at the foothills of the Illawarra Escarpment being delivered by AVID Property Group following its acquisition from Stockland in May 2025. The community comprises approximately 656 homes across residential neighbourhoods with more than 22 km of walking and cycle paths, two local parks, a 4.74 ha riparian corridor and extensive open space. As of mid 2026 around 200 homes are under construction, 140 lots have been registered, bulk earthworks are nearing completion and the northern precinct loop road is under construction.
Avoca Park Estate
A multi-dwelling housing development of 92 townhouses by The Bathla Group, offering 3 and 4-bedroom options. Located in the peaceful Avondale suburb of Wollongong, near Dapto Mall and schools.
West Dapto Road Upgrade
A major upgrade to West Dapto Road to support the region's growing population and housing development. The project involves widening the road, new shared paths, improved pedestrian and cycling facilities, enhanced intersection treatments, new traffic signals, and other infrastructure improvements. The contract for stages 1A and 2-4 has been awarded to Abergeldie to support growing residential development.
4,792 residents of Horsley are employed, from a labour force of 4,931. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 66.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,154, 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 suburb of Horsley has a qualified labor force with strong representation in key service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.8%, based on AreaSearch aggregates of local statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 4,792 employed local residents, and the unemployment rate is 1.3% below the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation is highly elevated (66.5% versus 60.6% in Regional NSW). Census data shows a notable 25.6% of working residents operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be kept in mind.
Resident employment is primarily centered in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community exhibits a strong employment concentration in finance & insurance, with a representation rate 2.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, employing only 0.2% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. Because the area is mostly residential, local employment opportunities appear limited, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident count. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw the labor force shrink by 3.4% and total employment drop by 3.7%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This compares to Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, the labor force declined by 0.4%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective labor demand in the suburb of Horsley. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce profile to estimate future growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment should rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this is a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration and does not incorporate localized population growth models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Horsley is $2,164 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $833 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,276 a year against an average of $60,965. 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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Taxpayer income in the suburb of Horsley is below the nationwide average according to the latest financial year 2023 ATO figures aggregated by AreaSearch. The median income of local taxpayers is $49,276 and the average income is $60,965, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $54,361 (median) and $67,257 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly household income in the 75th percentile ($2,164 weekly), while individual earnings sat in the 55th percentile.
Income brackets are dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which includes 37.6% of residents (3,562 people), matching regional patterns where 29.9% fall in this category. High housing expenses take up 16.2% of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable income in the 75th percentile, and the SEIFA income metric ranks the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Horsley had 3,066 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.1%. 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 structures in the suburb of Horsley at the time of the latest Census consisted of 95.5% houses and 4.4% other dwelling types (such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative housing), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other structures in Regional NSW. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in the suburb of Horsley lagged behind the Regional NSW average at 29.7%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (53.1%) or occupied by renters (17.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment was substantially higher than the Regional NSW average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent stood at $500, compared to regional figures of $1,733 and $330 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage obligations in the suburb of Horsley are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Horsley counted 3,066 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 85.4%, which includes 44.5% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.6%, with single-person households at 13.0% and shared group households representing 1.6% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.8% of adults in Horsley hold a university qualification, including 12.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 775 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,004 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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Educational attainment levels present challenges, with university degree completion rates (17.8%) falling considerably short of the NSW average of 32.2%. This situation highlights both a hurdle and an opening for focused education programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary credential at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Practical and vocational skills are prominent, with 43.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (32.4%). Enrolment in education is exceptionally strong, with 31.5% of local residents participating in academic studies.
This cohort includes 11.6% in primary school, 9.2% in high school, and 3.8% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Horsley reaches 78 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 620 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Public transport statistics indicate 78 active transport stops in the suburb of Horsley, consisting of bus services. These stops are linked to 24 different routes, providing a combined total of 620 passenger trips each week. Transport connection options are rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 159 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary travel mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A high 25.6% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions). Bus routes average 88 trips per day across the network, which equates to roughly 7 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.1% of residents in Horsley report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, the suburb of Horsley faces notable health difficulties, with common conditions present across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 51% of the population (~4,839 people). The most prevalent health issues in the area are mental health challenges and asthma, affecting 9.2 and 8.7% of residents, respectively, while 67.1% reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents experience chronic health conditions at rates above the average.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.8% of the local population (1,307 people), which is lower than the 23.4% seen in Regional NSW. Senior health indicators reveal some difficulties, with country-wide rankings generally matching the broader public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Horsley is largely Australian-born, at 82.8% of residents, with 12.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.6%) and English (28.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Horsley is broadly consistent with regional averages, with 82.8% of residents born in Australia, 92.9% holding citizenship, and 87.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 58.1% of residents in the suburb of Horsley, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Horsley are Australian at 28.6%, English at 28.4%, and Scottish at 7.0%. There are also distinct differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Macedonian ancestry is highly represented at 2.2% of the population in the suburb of Horsley (compared to 0.4% regionally), Serbian is at 0.7% (compared to 0.2%), and Maltese is at 1.3% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Horsley is 36. 26.5% 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 median age of 36 years in the suburb of Horsley is significantly younger than the Regional NSW average of 43 and slightly below the Australian average of 38 years. The 5 - 14 age bracket is strongly represented at 15.3% compared to Regional NSW, while the 75 - 84 cohort is less common at 3.8%. Data compiled after the 2021 Census indicates that the 15 to 24 age group grew from 13.6% to 14.9% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 11.4% to 9.9%. Population projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts for the suburb of Horsley, led by the 45 to 54 cohort which is expected to rise by 73% (an increase of 956 people) to reach 2,274 from 1,317.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Horsley
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month 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 Aug 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 — 284 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,437 at the 2021 Census → 9,476 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 (SAL11949). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.