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The median house price in Karabar is $850k, with units at $620k. House values have moved 2.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Karabar has an estimated 8,409 residents, down from 8,517 at the 2021 Census — a change of 108 people, or 1.3%. That puts 1,205 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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Following an examination of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region alongside fresh address data verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Karabar has an estimated residency of 8,409 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 108 people (1.3%) from the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 8,517 residents. The calculation is based on the 8,409 figure calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release and 33 validated new addresses registered post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,204 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical numbers found by AreaSearch.
Natural growth was the primary engine of local expansion, accounting for approximately 57.99999999999999% of all population increases over the recent timeframe. Projections established by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 sectors, published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting point, are used by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 regions lack this documentation, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government's 2022 release, based on 2021, are utilized instead. The age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are also projected onto all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts point toward a shrinking population, with total numbers expected to drop by 557 persons by 2041 under this approach. Conversely, certain cohorts are set to expand, most notably individuals aged 85 and over, who are expected to grow by 86 people. Refer to the age section for additional details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
21 new dwellings have been approved in Karabar over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 0.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS residential construction approvals allocated from local data shows the suburb of Karabar has maintained a yearly average of about 4 new home approvals. This translates to an estimated 21 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (FY-21 to FY-25) and none in FY-26. Considering the recent population contraction, this rate of construction has been relatively sufficient, which is advantageous for buyers, with new residences constructed at an average cost of $589,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium builds. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $98,000 have been logged for this financial year, pointing to a heavily residential emphasis.
In comparison to the Rest of NSW, building activity in the suburb of Karabar is considerably depressed, sitting 94.0% below the regional per capita benchmark. This restricted level of additions typically underpins demand and maintains values for existing stock. This construction rate also falls below national norms, highlighting the mature nature of the locality and implying potential planning constraints. Additionally, recent projects have consisted entirely of standalone houses, preserving a classic suburban landscape dominated by spacious family residences. Interestingly, builders are opting for traditional houses at a rate higher than the existing profile indicates (80.0% at the Census), reflecting sustained demand for family dwellings. The area registers approximately 1872 people per residential approval, confirming its status as a mature market. Given that demographic projections point to either stability or contraction, the suburb of Karabar is anticipated to face fewer housing demand strains, which should benefit buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Karabar
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 38 current infrastructure and development projects close to Karabar, worth an estimated $6.41 billion. 14 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and education & training. 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 heavily shaped by developments in local infrastructure, major construction initiatives, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 4 projects that are anticipated to affect the locality. Primary projects include the Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, the Yass Road, Bungendore Road and Ellerton Drive Intersection Upgrade, the Queanbeyan Regional Integrated Transport Plan, and the South Jerrabomberra Urban Release Area, with the details below focusing on those of greatest significance.
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Poplars Innovation Precinct
A 210ha mixed-use innovation campus at South Jerrabomberra, focused on high-tech businesses in defence, space, cyber-security, and manufacturing. The precinct comprises a 35ha campus-style Innovation Precinct, a 10ha Retail and Services Precinct (open and trading with ALDI, KFC, McDonald's, 7-Eleven, medical centre and gym), a Learning Precinct anchoring the completed Jerrabomberra High School (opened 2024), and protected grasslands under NSW Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements. Key tenants include a $71 million Satellite Manufacturing Hub (a collaboration between EOS, Nova Systems, UTS Tech Lab, Gilmour Space, and federal and NSW governments) and the DCI Data Centres CBR01 facility - a 20MW Tier-III secure cloud edge data centre planned for operation from 2024, operating on a separate Essential Energy 132kV grid.The precinct is NSW's third declared Regional Job Precinct, with fast-track planning approval pathways, and is projected to employ up to 10,000 people across 30 buildings by full completion in 2027. Stage 1 innovation lots are sold or under offer, with Stage 2 coming online progressively.
Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
This project replaces the aging 1930s facility with a modern 75,000 equivalent persons (EP) capacity plant, expandable to 112,500 EP. It utilizes advanced biological nutrient removal, tertiary filtration, and UV disinfection to protect the Molonglo River. The plant will be powered by 100% renewable energy and is designed to achieve an 'Excellent' Infrastructure Sustainability Council rating. Conditional development approval was confirmed in early 2026, with construction tendering currently underway through NSW Public Works.
202 Crawford Street Apartments
New apartment development in central Queanbeyan CBD area. Part of urban densification initiatives.
50 Morisset Street Apartments
Proposed 9-storey shop-top housing on a 5,800sqm CBD site fronting the Queanbeyan River. The scheme includes ground-floor retail and about 160 dwellings above. The site is controlled by Elanor Investors Group via its Riverside Mixed-Use Development Fund in joint venture with Lockbridge. The development application has been referred to the Southern Regional Planning Panel for assessment.
Queanbeyan East Public Preschool
A new public preschool is under construction at Queanbeyan East Public School as part of the NSW Government's 769 million dollar plan to deliver 100 new public preschools across the state. Retaining wall and earthworks are complete, internal fit-out of the building and play space construction are underway, and landscaping works are progressing. The preschool will feature two preschool rooms, an outdoor play area, and an administration and amenities area, accommodating up to 40 children per day.Designed by Pedavoli Architects and built by Zauner Construction Pty Limited, the preschool is anticipated to open in Term 3 2026, pending planning and regulatory approvals. Expressions of interest for enrolment are now open through the school office.
52 Derrima Road Townhouses
New townhouse development in Queanbeyan. Part of urban infill and densification strategy for the region.
Yass Road, Bungendore Road and Ellerton Drive Intersection Upgrade
Major intersection upgrade replacing the existing roundabout with traffic signals to improve freight flow, capacity, and active transport connectivity. Scope includes dual through-lanes on key approaches, dedicated turning lanes, on-road cycleways, signalised pedestrian crossings, and removal of the pedestrian underpass. Funded with $33.7 million from the NSW Government, the project completed community consultation and geotechnical investigations ahead of final design and construction.
Celesse Apartments
Celesse is a modern residential development featuring 63 boutique apartments spread across two low-rise buildings. The project is designed with a focus on privacy, natural light, and modern amenities, including expansive living areas, stone benchtops, and walk-in showers. The development, built on a site cleared under the NSW Government loose-fill asbestos scheme, includes one and two-bedroom apartments and a basement parking level.
4,656 residents of Karabar are employed, from a labour force of 4,795. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 68.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,498, about 77% 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 Karabar features a capable workforce, particularly within essential services, and registers an unemployment rate of only 2.9%, according to AreaSearch's regional data aggregation. As of March 2026, 4,656 locals are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.2% lower than the Regional NSW mark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is remarkably high, reaching 68.9% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census figures indicate that a minor 7.3% of the working population operated from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions. The primary employment fields for local residents are public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance.
Public administration & safety is exceptionally prominent in the suburb, with its share of employment running 3.1 times higher than the regional average. On the other hand, health care & social assistance is underrepresented, employing 10.3% of the workforce compared to 16.9% across the region. Comparison of the Census working population against resident workers indicates that this largely residential enclave offers minimal local employment opportunities. Analysis by AreaSearch, combining SALM and ABS figures from wider statistical regions, shows that the labour force shrank by 2.2% in the year to March 2026, employment dropped by 1.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW saw a 0.9% employment decline, a 0.4% labour force contraction, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment outlook, dated May-25, helps clarify possible future demand in Karabar. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to gauge growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific estimates are applied to Karabar's job composition, local employment is expected to rise 6.1% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (this reflects a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative use only and excludes local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Karabar is $1,989 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $975 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,730 a year against an average of $66,789. 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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The suburb of Karabar's earnings profile sits slightly below the national standard, according to financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch. Among taxpayers, the median income is $56,730 and the average is $66,789, which compares to Regional NSW marks of $52,390 and $65,215. Adjusting for Wage Price Index inflation of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary values would sit at roughly $62,585 for the median and $73,682 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics indicate that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Karabar are positioned around the 70th percentile of the nation.
In terms of earnings brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band accounts for 33.6% of the population (2,825 residents), which is in line with the broader metropolitan average of 29.9%. Once housing costs are met, residents retain 85.6% of their income for other outgoings, and the locality's SEIFA income rating sits in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Karabar had 3,075 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 3% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 17.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing profile in the suburb of Karabar at the time of the last Census consisted of 80.4% separate houses and 19.6% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, compared to Regional NSW's split of 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership in the suburb of Karabar trailed the regional benchmark at 29.8%, with the remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (41.0%) or rented (29.2%). The median monthly home loan payment was recorded at $1,950, which is considerably higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $350 compared to the regional figure of $330.
On a national scale, mortgage outgoings in the suburb of Karabar exceed the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs sit below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Karabar counted 3,075 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 25% 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 represent the majority of local arrangements at 73.2% of all households, consisting of 33.0% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 14.2% one-parent households. Non-family living situations account for the other 26.8%, with single-person households representing 24.6% and shared group households making up 2.2%. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents exceeds the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.2% of adults in Karabar hold a university qualification, including 12.4% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,236 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 977 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 outcomes in the area present hurdles, with university graduation rates at 20.2%, which is significantly beneath the NSW state average of 32.2%. This represents a challenge but also an opportunity for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate studies at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational skills are well represented, with 37.0% of residents aged 15 and over possessing technical credentials, split between advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificate qualifications (26.3%). Learning engagement is exceptionally strong, with 29.0% of the population currently registered in academic programs.
This cohort contains 10.4% in primary schools, 8.0% in high schools, and 4.1% in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Karabar reaches 49 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 610 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 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An evaluation of local public transport shows 49 active stops in the suburb of Karabar, which are served by bus networks. A total of 42 separate routes service these locations, providing a combined 613 passenger journeys per week. Transport links are classified as excellent, with residents typically living 148 meters from their nearest transit stop. Reflecting its residential character, the majority of locals travel outside the area for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 95%. Households average 1.6 cars. A minor 7.3% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency stands at an average of 87 journeys per day across the network, which translates to roughly 12 weekly trips per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
65.3% of residents in Karabar report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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Health indicators highlight notable difficulties for the suburb of Karabar, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the frequency of long-term illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is just above the standard SA2 average at roughly 53% of the population (~4,486 people). The most frequent health issues reported by locals were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 9.5 and 9.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 65.3% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age residents face clear wellness challenges, marked by higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.7% of the population (1,320 people), which is lower than the 23.4% level seen across Regional NSW. Senior health indicators reveal some difficulties, with national rankings for this age group tracking worse than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Karabar is largely Australian-born, at 81.5% of residents, with 15.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.7%) and English (23.6%). 5.0% 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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The suburb of Karabar displays elevated levels of cultural diversity, with 18.5% of residents born outside Australia and 15.4% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant faith in the suburb of Karabar, accounting for 57.0% of the community, which is slightly above the Regional NSW average of 55.9%. Looking at parentage, the three largest ancestral backgrounds in the suburb of Karabar are Australian at 27.7%, English at 23.6% (which is considerably lower than the regional average of 30.5%), and Irish at 7.7%. There are also distinct concentrations of other heritages: Macedonian ancestry is highly visible at 3.2% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Serbian stands at 0.9% (compared to 0.2%), and Croatian is at 1.2% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Karabar is 38. 28.0% 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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Recording a median age of 38, the suburb of Karabar is considerably younger than Regional NSW at 43, matching the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly visible at 15.9% of the population compared to Regional NSW, while the 65 - 74 age group is less common at 8.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 13.3% to 15.1% of the total population. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort contracted from 12.8% to 11.0% and the 45 to 54 group declined from 13.5% to 11.9%.
Demographic forecasts indicate the local age profile will shift substantially by 2041. Heading this transition, the group aged 85 and over will expand by 56% (80 people), climbing from 142 to 223. This aging shift is clear, with residents aged 65 and over representing 80% of all projected population growth. Conversely, contractions are expected within the 35 to 44 and 45 to 54 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Karabar
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 33 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,517 at the 2021 Census → 8,409 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 (SAL12079). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.