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The median house price in Kanwal is $826k, with units at $700k. House values have moved 4.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Kanwal has an estimated 4,250 residents, up from 4,194 at the 2021 Census — a change of 56 people, or 1.3%. That puts 1,742 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 integrating broader ABS demographic releases with validated address additions post-Census, the suburb of Kanwal is estimated to house approximately 4,250 residents as of Aug 2026. This indicates an addition of 56 people (1.3%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 4,194 people. The demographic estimate builds upon an estimated resident population of 4,247 identified through the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 6 validated new addresses logged post-Census. At this scale, the local population density reaches 1,741 persons per square kilometer, tracking above the national baseline compiled across AreaSearch study regions.
The suburb of Kanwal's 1.3% post-census growth rate trails the broader SA4 region (3.4%) by 2.1 percentage points, maintaining resilient underlying dynamics. Net overseas migration served as the principal catalyst for local population expansion, accounting for virtually all inbound demographic growth in recent times. SA2-level projections generated by the ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year) are utilised by AreaSearch, with gaps supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 modeling (issued in 2022 using 2021 as the base year). In addition, age-specific growth trajectories derived from these aggregations are applied across all local geographies for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, future population expansion for the suburb of Kanwal is projected to sit just below the nationwide median for statistical areas, with aggregated SA2 figures forecasting a gain of 419 persons by 2041, representing overall growth of 9.8% across the 16 years.
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80 new dwellings have been approved in Kanwal over the past five years, an average of 16 a year. That is 3.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Kanwal averages approximately 16 residential approvals per year. Across the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), an estimated 80 residential dwellings received planning consent, including 6 to date in FY-25. Amid recent population contraction, local residential construction has kept pace with demand to maintain a balanced market featuring healthy purchasing options, while average new build costs sit at $262,000—below broader regional averages—supporting relative affordability. Furthermore, commercial approvals have totaled $3.0 million during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality.
On a per-capita basis, Kanwal exhibits building approval rates comparable to Greater Sydney, reinforcing steady market conditions consistent with broader regional trends. The composition of new approvals comprises 62.0% detached dwellings and 38.0% attached dwellings, introducing a diversified array of attached options spanning affordable entry points to larger family layouts. This pattern marks a noticeable transition from the established fabric (currently 86.0% houses), driven by site availability constraints alongside evolving lifestyle and affordability preferences. With approximately 772 people per approval, Kanwal demonstrates the characteristics of an established, mature urban setting. Forecasts indicate that Kanwal is slated to gain 416 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If prevailing construction volumes persist, forthcoming residential additions should comfortably satisfy housing requirements, supporting favorable conditions for purchasers while accommodating growth that could surpass baseline projections.
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 39 current infrastructure and development projects close to Kanwal, worth an estimated $9.63 billion. 7 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 planning policies, major civil works, and regional infrastructure upgrades exert a substantial influence on local community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 7 projects with the capacity to influence the surrounding district. Prominent developments include The Sanctuary Estate Hamlyn Terrace, Cedarwood Estate, Yeramba Estates Central Coast Development, and Lake Haven Centre Redevelopment, with the primary initiatives outlined in the subsequent summary.
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Yeramba Estates Hamlyn Terrace Development
A residential land subdivision located in the Hamlyn Terrace precinct of the Central Coast. The project involves the creation of low-density residential lots designed for family homes, leveraging proximity to the Wyong Hospital and local educational facilities. The estate is part of the broader North Wyong Shire Structure Plan to manage population growth in the region.
The Sanctuary Estate Hamlyn Terrace
The Sanctuary is a masterplanned house and land estate located in Hamlyn Terrace on the NSW Central Coast. The development offers registered residential lots for detached family homes in close proximity to schools, Wyong Hospital, local shops, and the M1 motorway.
Cedarwood Estate
Master-planned residential community in Hamlyn Terrace, offering quality house and land packages for families and investors. The estate features 91 new homes fully serviced with underground power, sewerage, and NBN connectivity. Located near the Pacific Highway and M1 Motorway, with easy access to Wyong Hospital, schools, and major shopping centres.
Madison Rise Estate
Madison Rise is a premium residential estate by Allam Property Group situated on elevated land in Woongarrah, Central Coast. The development features 177 turnkey homes with modern inclusions, located near Mackillop Catholic College, Warnervale train station, and the M1 Pacific Motorway. The final stage is scheduled for release in early 2026.
Wyong Village Redevelopment
Proposed mixed-use urban renewal of the former Wyong Village Caravan Park site comprising 675 residential dwellings across apartment and seniors living typologies. The master plan proposal integrates a neighbourhood retail shopping complex alongside approximately 1.7 hectares of dedicated public open space and parkland. The planning proposal is undergoing strategic assessment with Central Coast Council and state planning authorities.
Warnervale Town Centre - Woolworths
Approved modification for construction and operation of Warnervale Shopping Centre within the Parklands Central Coast masterplanned community. The project includes a Woolworths neighbourhood shopping centre with retail, commercial, medical centre and e-commerce facilities, 489 at-grade car parking spaces, earthworks, road works and supporting infrastructure.
Hamlyn View Estate
Hamlyn View Estate is a master planned house and land community on the NSW Central Coast, developed by AVJennings and focused on delivering more than 600 residential lots and completed homes along Sparks Road in Hamlyn Terrace. Earlier stages of the estate have been built out and are occupied, while later stages continue to roll out through additional small lot housing and subdivision activity on the residue land at and around 94 Sparks Road, including a 2025 development application for small lot housing and subdivision on Residue Lot 87 (DA/511/2025) with Central Coast Council, indicating that civil works and dwelling construction are ongoing rather than fully complete.Nearby planning activity for residential flats and subdivision at 94 Sparks Road supports the view that this landholding is being progressively intensified as the final stages of the broader estate are delivered.
Lake Haven Centre Redevelopment
Long-term planning and asset improvement program for Lake Haven Centre, a single-level sub-regional shopping centre owned by Vicinity Centres. The centre has 43,205 sqm of gross lettable area, 5.7 million annual visits, and is anchored by Kmart, Aldi, Coles and Woolworths with an adjoining business park. No current full redevelopment development application was identified; Vicinity's latest published centre information notes the latest redevelopment was in 2009 and any future development is subject to permits and approvals.Confirmed recent investment includes the completed rooftop solar program with more than 5,000 panels and 2 MW capacity.
2,069 residents of Kanwal are employed, from a labour force of 2,166. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 59.6%. 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 3,718, about 87% 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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Kanwal maintains a balanced labor market spanning blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by solid representation across vital service industries, a jobless rate of 4.5%, and an estimated 3.3% rise in employment over the preceding twelve months according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 2,069, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.4% higher than Greater Sydney's 4.1%, while local labor force participation (59.6%) trails the Greater Sydney benchmark (68.9%) by a considerable margin. Census findings showed that 19.2% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
The leading employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Concentration is especially pronounced in health care & social assistance, where local workforce representation reaches 1.4 times the regional norm. In comparison, professional & technical roles account for only 3.7% of resident employment, well beneath the regional benchmark of 11.5%. Based on Census comparisons between local jobs and resident workers, the predominantly residential locality offers limited on-site employment opportunities. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, drawn from larger statistical regions and covering the twelve months leading to March 2026, indicates that employment rose by 3.3% and the labour force grew by 3.4%, resulting in unemployment remaining largely unchanged. Greater Sydney, however, saw both employment and the labour force grow by 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment forecasts, published in Mar-26, provide additional context regarding future job demand in Kanwal. These projections, which span five and ten year horizons, have been overlaid on Kanwal’s current employment composition to project future growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though these gains vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-level estimates are applied to Kanwal’s existing employment structure, local employment is expected to rise by 6.5% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years. It should be noted that this approach uses a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Kanwal is $1,344 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $652 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,480 a year against an average of $59,403. 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-level records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the suburb of Kanwal sit below nationwide benchmarks, showing a median income of $49,480 and a mean figure of $59,403. These levels compare with Greater Sydney metrics of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modeled earnings as of March 2026 are approximately $54,586 for the median and $65,533 for the average. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings within Kanwal placed between the 19th and 23rd percentiles across the country.
Across the income spectrum, 30.3% of local earners (1,287 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely mirroring the 30.9% metropolitan share. Marked affordability pressures are evident, with retained income standing at just 80.9%, positioning the area in the 20th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kanwal had 1,413 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 11% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 28.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.8%. 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 records reveal that the housing stock in Kanwal is predominantly composed of standalone houses (85.6%), with semi-detached properties, units, and alternative formats making up 14.5%, differing substantially from the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% standalone houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership in Kanwal is notably elevated compared to Sydney metro, standing at 34.3%, while remaining properties are either under a mortgage (37.7%) or tenanted (28.0%). Monthly mortgage repayments sit at a median of $1,733, well under the Sydney metro figure of $2,427 and below the Australian median of $1,863.
Conversely, median weekly rent is $380, which is lower than the metropolitan mark of $470 but slightly above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kanwal counted 1,413 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 69.4% of households, consisting of couples with children (26.9%), couples without children (25.0%), and single parent arrangements (16.3%). Non-family living situations represent the remaining 30.6%, led by single-person households at 26.9% and group arrangements at 3.3%. The median household size of 2.5 persons is marginally below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.1% of adults in Kanwal hold a university qualification, including 10.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 34.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 510 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 945 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 figures highlight educational disparities, with university-level qualifications held by 13.1% of residents compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney, presenting an area for targeted educational engagement. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 10.0%, postgraduate credentials account for 2.3%, and graduate diplomas comprise 0.8%. Technical and vocational training is strongly represented, with 44.1% of people aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 9.7% with advanced diplomas and 34.4% holding certificates. Current participation in schooling and study is robust, with 32.2% of the local population engaged in formal courses. This cohort is distributed across primary education (11.1%), secondary education (10.2%), and tertiary studies (4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kanwal reaches 45 stops on 50 routes, timetabled for about 850 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Public transit infrastructure within Kanwal includes 45 active stops served by local buses. Across these stops, 50 transit routes deliver a combined 852 scheduled trips each week. Transport connectivity is strong, with residents situated an average of 145 meters from their nearest transit node. Reflecting the area's residential character, commuting is heavily outward-focused, with private vehicles accounting for 93% of journeys. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per household, exceeding regional norms. In addition, 19.2% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency across the network averages 121 trips per day, translating to roughly 18 weekly departures per local stop.
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58.7% of residents in Kanwal report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 10.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Mortality and chronic disease data analyzed by AreaSearch highlight notable health vulnerabilities across Kanwal, with multiple medical conditions impacting younger as well as older residents, alongside a low private health insurance coverage rate of roughly 50% (~2,144 people). In comparison, private coverage reaches 59.9% across Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationwide. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most widespread diagnoses locally, affecting 10.9% and 10.8% of the community respectively, while 58.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, trailing the 74.6% benchmark observed across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents experience an elevated incidence of long-term health issues.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 28.1% of the local population (1,194 people), substantially exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with senior health metrics aligning broadly with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kanwal is largely Australian-born, at 84.8% of residents, with 7.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.8%) and English (29.2%). 5.4% 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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Kanwal records below-average cultural diversity, with Australian citizens making up 86.3% of the community, 84.8% of residents born in Australia, and 92.8% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 56.0% of residents in Kanwal compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding reported ancestry (parents' birth country), the primary backgrounds in Kanwal are Australian (32.8%, above the regional 17.8%), English (29.2%, above the regional 19.0%), and Irish (7.1%). Notable variations also appear across other demographic groups: Australian Aboriginal representation stands at 5.4% (against 1.3% regionally), Maltese is recorded at 0.9% (vs 1.0%), and Samoan accounts for 0.4% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kanwal is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 24.8% 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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Kanwal clearly functions as a retirement and lifestyle destination, as evidenced by its demographic distribution. Estimates updated to August 2026 show that seniors and retirees (65+) comprise 28.1% of the population, compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) make up 23.3% versus 31.4% regionally. The median age is estimated at 45 as at August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census and sitting 8 years above Greater Sydney's median of 37 and higher than the national median of 38 recorded at that Census.
Since that time, the 25 - 44 age cohort has increased from 21.4% to an estimated 23.3%. Looking to 2041, retiree and elderly segments are projected to experience the strongest numerical expansion, increasing by 322 people (27%) to 1,516, whereas younger age groups and children are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kanwal
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 — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,194 at the 2021 Census → 4,250 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 (SAL12075). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.