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The median house price in Junction Hill is $695k, with units at $601k. House values have moved 10.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Junction Hill has an estimated 1,620 residents, up from 1,547 at the 2021 Census — a change of 73 people, or 4.7%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. That puts 225 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 evaluations combining ABS demographic data for the wider region and post-Census address validations, the suburb of Junction Hill has an estimated population of approximately 1,620 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 73 people (4.7%) compared to the 1,547 people recorded during the 2021 Census. This upward trend is drawn from an estimated resident count of 1,617 determined through the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 46 validated new addresses verified since the Census. Across the suburb, population density stands at 225 persons per square kilometer, preserving ample open space while retaining development capacity.
Over the previous ten years, the suburb of Junction Hill expanded at a compound annual rate of 1.6%, outperforming the wider SA3 area, with interstate migration serving as the principal driver by generating around 67.0% of recent population gains. Population projections produced by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 as the base period) are applied at the SA2 scale by AreaSearch, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (issued in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline). Age-specific expansion rates derived from these models are similarly extended across 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Junction Hill is projected to experience population growth tracking just under the national non-metropolitan median, expanding by 145 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, which translates to a cumulative 16-year increase of 8.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
92 new dwellings have been approved in Junction Hill over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 10.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, 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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Examining ABS building approval statistics across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch notes that Junction Hill averages approximately 18 residential approvals each year, totaling roughly 92 residential dwellings across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), including 7 approvals during FY-25 to date. Inflow rates have averaged 1 people per annum for each new residence constructed across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), maintaining balanced market conditions where new dwellings show an average construction value of $426,000. In addition, $3.7 million in non-residential commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, underscoring the enclave's overwhelmingly residential focus.
On a per-capita basis, residential approvals in Junction Hill exceed the Rest of NSW by 80.0%, broadening dwelling selection for incoming buyers even as construction momentum has moderated lately. This rate also stands well above the national benchmark, reflecting strong developer interest. Recent building applications consist of 67.0% detached houses alongside 33.0% medium-density apartments or townhouses, delivering a diverse range of price points that bridge traditional single-family dwellings and accessible compact housing. This contrasts with the existing local housing stock of 94.0% houses, responding to tighter land availability while meeting changing budget and lifestyle preferences. Current approvals equate to around 169 people per dwelling approval, indicative of a low-density environment. Demographic projections indicate that Junction Hill is on track to add 142 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current building patterns, upcoming residential supply is well positioned to absorb anticipated demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating population gains above present estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Junction Hill
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 44 current infrastructure and development projects close to Junction Hill, worth an estimated $1.53 billion. 11 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and tourism. 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 economic momentum and property conditions are heavily shaped by planning frameworks and capital works. Across the immediate catchment, no major projects have been identified by AreaSearch as directly impacting the area. Key regional developments include the Grafton Base Hospital Redevelopment, the Pacific Highway Upgrade: Hexham To Brisbane, the Queensland Regional Road Network Safety Improvements, and the Queensland New South Wales Interconnector, with key project attributes detailed below.
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Grafton Base Hospital Redevelopment
The $283.8 million Grafton Base Hospital Redevelopment delivers comprehensive upgrades to acute health services for the Clarence Valley region. The project features a new multi-storey Acute Services Building with an expanded Emergency Department, new maternity unit, upgraded operating theatres, and an advanced MRI imaging suite. Overseen by Health Infrastructure NSW and built by Richard Crookes Constructions, main works are underway following early enabling works at the adjacent gaol site.
Alice Street Levee Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of the Alice Street levee including targeted rock protection to the toe of the riverbank between Alice Street and Queen Street, replacement of failed retaining walls, and ancillary works along the length of the levee. The project reduces flood damage to 4,500 properties and mitigates risk to life for 10,000 residents in North Grafton as part of critical floodplain infrastructure improvements. Completed June 27, 2024.
Grafton Waterfront Precinct
A $6.5 million transformation of the Grafton riverbank into a family-friendly recreational hub featuring a 700-metre long, 3-metre wide shared user path along the Clarence River, new jetty, accessible footpaths, plaza areas, extensive landscaping, lighting, seating areas, and improved river access connecting Memorial Park to Clarence Street and Salty Seller Reserve.
Grafton Regional Aquatic Centre
Comprehensive multi-stage redevelopment of the Grafton Regional Aquatic Centre delivered by Hines Construction for Clarence Valley Council. The facility features an upgraded 50-metre outdoor pool and grandstand, indoor aquatic centre with two heated 25-metre pools, splash pad, waterslides, and refurbished amenities. Practical completion and community opening were achieved in late 2024.
Grafton Lifestyle Centre
A $70 million large-format retail and lifestyle precinct on a 3.42-hectare site in South Grafton. Designed by Bruce Henderson Architects, the project features 13,500 sqm of retail space with a 5 Star NABERS and 6 Star Green Star target. The design draws inspiration from the historic Grafton Bridge and includes vertical gardens, EV charging, and a community hub for food trucks and public art. Major tenants include Anaconda, Total Tools, Repco, Petbarn, RSEA, Anytime Fitness, Banjo's Bakery, and Oz Education Early Learning Centre.
Rushforth Road Manufactured Home Estate
$6.65 million development application for 95-lot manufactured home estate at South Grafton providing affordable housing options for the local community. Includes demolition of existing buildings, community building, 25m x 10m swimming pool, children's play area, community gardens, recreation areas, and landscaped areas to support sustainable community living. Currently being assessed by Clarence Valley Council.
Maclean Community Precinct (Maclean Civic Hall Redevelopment)
Redevelopment of the former Maclean Civic Hall into a purpose-built regional performing arts and community precinct featuring a 290-seat auditorium, backstage facilities, multipurpose community rooms, gallery foyer, cafe space, function room overlooking the Clarence River, outdoor amphitheatre and undercover parking. Demolition was completed in early 2025, construction commenced in May 2025, and structural works are progressing through 2026 with completion scheduled for late 2026.
River Glen Estate - Maclean
River Glen Estate is an approved master-planned community of around 13.8 hectares on the north-eastern edge of Maclean in the Clarence Valley. The project is approved for 177 lots in total, with the active marketing comprising 148 large residential lots ranging up to 1143 square metres, including duplex and townhome sites. Stage 1 is sold out and Stage 2 lots are now being promoted under new ownership by Fairfax Nominees Pty Ltd, which acquired the site from the original developer Wharton James Group.The estate is located within 500 metres of Maclean Town Centre and walking distance to the Clarence River. No firm delivery timetable for the full estate has been publicly committed.
615 residents of Junction Hill are employed, from a labour force of 642. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 48.4%. 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. 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 employment landscape in Junction Hill reflects a robust local labor market, characterized by strong representation in essential services and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Statistical area data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates an estimated employment growth of 2.3% over the previous year. As of March 2026, the community supports 615 residents in active employment, with the local unemployment rate standing at 0.1% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. Workforce participation, however, remains notably lower at 48.4%, falling behind the Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. Census data further reveals that only 8.9% of residents engage in remote work, a figure that may be partially influenced by lingering effects from Covid-19 lockdown measures.
Local employment is heavily oriented toward public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Public administration & safety shows an especially heavy concentration, employing residents at 2.1 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.6% of the workforce compared to 5.3% regionally. Comparing local workplace destinations against the resident labor force suggests a restricted volume of internal commercial employment within the immediate boundary. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM metrics shows that in the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 2.3% while the labor pool grew by 1.3%, bringing a 1.0 percentage points decline in unemployment. By comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in total employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 provide perspective on potential workforce demand, anticipating nationwide job growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the local industry baseline suggests Junction Hill could see employment gains of 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, noting that this simple industry-weighted calculation is purely illustrative and excludes local demographic shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Junction Hill is $1,340 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $668 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,421 a year against an average of $57,103. 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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ATO postcode taxation statistics for financial year 2023 indicate that the suburb of Junction Hill recorded a median taxpayer income of $48,421 and an average of $57,103, trailing both national figures and the Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Accounting for a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $53,418 for median income and $62,996 for average income as of March 2026. Across national personal, family, and household rankings, Census records place the suburb between the 22nd and 23rd percentiles. The single largest income band encompasses 30.0% of earners receiving $800 - 1,499 weekly (486 residents), in contrast to the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%.
While housing expenditure remains contained with 86.9% of income retained, net disposable earnings place the locality in the 27th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Junction Hill had 606 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,528 a month. Rent absorbs 26.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.3%. 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 evaluations establish that the housing inventory in Junction Hill is composed of 94.5% houses alongside 5.5% semi-detached, apartment, or other non-freestanding structures, compared to Regional NSW where freestanding houses account for 82.6% and other dwellings comprise 17.4%. Outright home ownership reaches 50.2%, substantially exceeding regional levels, while 30.1% of properties carry a mortgage and 19.7% are occupied by tenants. Typical monthly mortgage costs stand at $1,528, well below the Regional NSW median of $1,733 and the Australian benchmark of $1,863. Similarly, median weekly rental payments of $350 sit beneath the national median of $375, though slightly above the regional figure of $330.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Junction Hill counted 606 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 40% couples without children. 20% 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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Family arrangements constitute 76.1% of all local residences, featuring 39.6% couples without children, 25.6% couples with children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.9%, consisting of lone person households at 20.0% and group households at 3.1%. The average household size matches the Regional NSW norm at 2.4 people per home.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.1% of adults in Junction Hill hold a university qualification, including 11.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 30.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment profiles indicate that tertiary qualification rates in the area stand at 17.1%, well below the 32.2% statewide average for NSW, pointing to potential for targeted academic expansion. Holding of bachelor degrees leads higher education at 11.9%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications are widespread, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade or technical credentials, divided between certificates (30.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). Formal study engages 24.4% of the local population. Within this student group, 10.0% attend primary schools, 6.2% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.6% are undertaking higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Junction Hill reaches 12 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 120 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 transportation networks in Junction Hill comprise 12 operating bus stops connected across 10 dedicated routes, delivering a combined total of 118 weekly passenger trips. Stop proximity averages 202 meters for local households, supporting convenient neighborhood access. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward travel is standard, with private motor vehicles accounting for 99% of journeys. Vehicle availability averages 1.5 per dwelling, while 8.9% of employed residents worked from home during the 2021 Census. Public transport services run at an average rate of 16 trips per day across the network, providing roughly 9 weekly trips at each active boarding point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
59.1% of residents in Junction Hill report no long-term health condition. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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Mortality and chronic illness indicators compiled by AreaSearch highlight notable health considerations in Junction Hill across younger and mature cohorts, with private health insurance uptake standing comparatively low at approximately 50% of the population (~802 people). This coverage rate falls below both the Regional NSW level of 51.9% and the Australian figure of 55.7%. Among reported long-term conditions, arthritis and asthma are most prevalent, affecting 11.4 and 9.5% of the community respectively, while 59.1% of residents reported no chronic conditions, below the 63.3% recorded across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated among working-age individuals, while seniors aged 65 and over comprise 28.0% of the local population (453 people), outpacing the 23.3% regional benchmark.
Health measures within this older cohort broadly reflect broader national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Junction Hill is largely Australian-born, at 94.9% of residents, with 2.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.8%) and English (35.2%). 3.9% 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 measures in Junction Hill track below broader averages, with Australian-born residents accounting for 94.9% of the population, Australian citizens comprising 94.6%, and 97.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 64.4% of local residents in comparison to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral heritage, the three most prominent backgrounds among residents are Australian at 35.8% (above the 30.0% regional level), English at 35.2%, and Irish at 8.6%. Other identified ancestries include Australian Aboriginal background at 3.9% (compared to 4.6% across the region), German at 3.6% (versus 3.1% regionally), and New Zealand at 0.5% (versus 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Junction Hill is 47, older than 85% of areas nationally. 20.8% 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 in the suburb of Junction Hill is older than that of Regional NSW. Senior and retirement-age residents (65+) constitute 28.0% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 21.3% against a regional benchmark of 23.5%. The estimated median age stands at 47 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census reading, which exceeded the Regional NSW median of 43 and the Australian Census median of 38. Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults has risen from 19.7% to an estimated 21.3%, and this group is projected to lead future numeric additions by 2041 with an increase of 62 (18%) to 407.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Junction Hill
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 — 46 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,547 at the 2021 Census → 1,620 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 (SAL12053). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.