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The median house price in Karabar is $840k, with units at $635k. House values have moved 2.0% 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Karabar has an estimated population of approximately 8,409, based on AreaSearch assessments combining recent ABS regional data and post-Census address validations. This figure represents a drop of 108 people (1.3%) compared to the 8,517 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated total of 8,409 was calculated using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 34 validated new addresses recorded since Census night. Consequently, the suburb of Karabar maintains a population density of 1,204 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks evaluated by AreaSearch.
In recent periods, local population additions were driven mostly by natural increase, which made up around 57.99999999999999% of total gains. Population projections for the suburb of Karabar utilise the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 series based on 2022, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures with a 2021 baseline. Age-specific trends from these models have been mapped forward across 2032 to 2041. Over this timeline, the suburb of Karabar is projected to experience a demographic contraction, decreasing by 556 persons by 2041 under this framework. In contrast to the general downward trajectory, certain cohorts are slated to expand, most notably residents aged 85 and over, who are forecast to add 94 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
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 0.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Karabar typically records around 4 residential approvals annually, amounting to roughly 21 dwellings across the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 1 approvals have been logged. In the context of recent population contraction, local residential construction has kept pace with requirements to preserve a stable market environment, with new dwellings being built at an average construction cost of $100,000—a figure below regional benchmarks that highlights cost-effective building opportunities. Furthermore, non-residential approvals this financial year stand at $98,000, underscoring the predominantly residential character of the locality.
Building activity in Karabar sits well below the broader Rest of NSW level. This constrained construction rate tends to bolster demand and underpin values across established residences. Approval volumes also trail the nationwide benchmark, pointing to the suburb's mature urban footprint and potential planning constraints. In addition, recent construction has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining suburban density while catering to buyers seeking standalone properties. Homebuilders are currently focusing on detached houses to a greater extent than the historical composition (80.0% at Census), demonstrating steady buyer interest in family homes. With approximately 2407 people per approval, the area exhibits the hallmarks of a fully established community. Given that the local population is projected to remain steady or contract, Karabar is likely to experience less building demand pressure, which may present advantageous conditions for property purchasers.
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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Infrastructure investments and major urban projects serve as significant catalysts for local community progress. AreaSearch has highlighted 4 specific initiatives that will likely shape the district. Notable projects encompass the Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, Yass Road, Bungendore Road and Ellerton Drive Intersection Upgrade, Queanbeyan Regional Integrated Transport Plan, and South Jerrabomberra Urban Release Area, with primary focus on developments holding the greatest local relevance.
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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 69.2%. 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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Karabar possesses a well-qualified talent pool with strong representation in key public sectors and an unemployment rate of only 2.9%, according to AreaSearch figures. As of March 2026, 4,656 residents are actively employed, with the jobless rate sitting 1.2% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, while workforce participation reaches 69.2%, substantially exceeding the 60.6% seen across Regional NSW. Census records indicate that 7.3% of workers operated from home, though this coincided with Covid-19 restrictions. The resident workforce is largely employed within public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance.
Public administration & safety shows an exceptionally heavy concentration, tracking at 3.1 times the regional average rate. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 10.3% of local workers, lagging the 16.9% benchmark in Regional NSW. Due to its largely residential profile, Karabar provides relatively few jobs within its borders, as shown when comparing local employment counts against resident worker numbers. Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS and SALM figures across the year ending March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 2.2% alongside a 1.9% reduction in employed persons, leading to an unemployment rate decrease of 0.3 percentage points. Across Regional NSW over the identical timeframe, employment declined by 0.9%, the labour pool fell by 0.4%, and joblessness increased by 0.5 percentage points. Broader insight into future requirements can be drawn from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 nationwide forecasts. Evaluated across five and ten-year horizons, overall Australian employment is anticipated to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary by industry. Aligning these sectoral projections with Karabar's current worker composition suggests local employment gains of 6.1% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (note that this weighting model serves an illustrative purpose and does not incorporate local demographic 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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Taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Karabar slightly under the nationwide benchmark. Within the suburb of Karabar, the median taxpayer income is $56,730 while average income reaches $66,789, relative to Regional NSW medians and averages of $52,390 and $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 approximations of $62,585 for median earnings and $73,682 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household, personal, and family income metrics positioned the suburb around the 70th percentile across the country.
The dominant personal earnings bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 33.6% of residents (2,825 people), comparable to the broader metropolitan proportion of 29.9%. Residents retain 85.6% of income after paying for housing, and the suburb falls within the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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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According to the most recent Census, the residential landscape in Karabar was divided between 80.4% houses and 19.6% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached options, and other formats), whereas Regional NSW registered 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Karabar stood at 29.8%, trailing Regional NSW, with mortgaged homes making up 41.0% and rented properties representing 29.2%. Typical monthly mortgage costs reached $1,950, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,733, while weekly median rent sat at $350 compared to $330 regionally. Relative to the Australian benchmarks of $1,863 for monthly repayments and $375 for weekly rents, Karabar carries higher home loan repayments but lower rental expenses.
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 constitute the vast majority of local domestic arrangements at 73.2%, consisting of 33.0% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 14.2% single parent families. Non-family households represent the other 26.8%, comprising 24.6% lone person households and 2.2% group households. The average household contains 2.6 people, which is higher than the Regional NSW standard 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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Tertiary attainment in the locality is comparatively modest, with 20.2% holding university qualifications versus the 32.2% benchmark recorded across NSW, highlighting scope for educational development. Within higher education, Bachelor degrees account for 12.4%, postgraduate qualifications represent 5.4%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.4%. Vocational and trade qualifications are widely held, with 37.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 10.7% with advanced diplomas and 26.3% holding certificates. Engagement in learning is substantial, with 29.0% of the local population actively participating in educational programs. This cohort includes 10.4% enrolled in primary education, 8.0% attending secondary schools, and 4.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Karabar reaches 49 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 660 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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Karabar is equipped with 49 active public transport stops providing bus services. Across these locations, 41 separate transit routes deliver 658 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with typical resident proximity to the closest stop standing at 148 meters. Given the suburb's residential orientation, the majority of workers commute outside the area, with private vehicles dominating at 95% of trips. Households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. Meanwhile, 7.3% of workers carried out their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, which coincided with COVID-19 conditions.
Transit schedules provide an average of 94 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 13 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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 compiled by AreaSearch regarding chronic illness and mortality highlight meaningful challenges in Karabar, with elevated rates of long-term conditions evident across younger and older age brackets. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage marginally surpasses the typical SA2 rate, encompassing approximately 53% of all residents (~4,486 people). Mental health issues (9.5%) and arthritis (9.2%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed medical conditions among local residents, while 65.3% reported having no chronic medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age individuals experience notable health difficulties related to chronic conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 15.9% of the population (1,337 people), below the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%, and health challenges among this older cohort rank higher against national benchmarks than the broader 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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Cultural diversity in Karabar sits higher than standard benchmarks, with 18.5% of residents born abroad and 15.4% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 57.0% of residents in Karabar compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Examining parental ancestry, the primary backgrounds reported in Karabar are Australian at 27.7%, English at 23.6% (which sits beneath the 30.5% regional standard), and Irish at 7.7%. Furthermore, several specific heritages display notable concentrations relative to broader regional trends: Macedonian ancestry represents 3.2% of Karabar (versus 0.4% regionally), Serbian stands at 0.9% (versus 0.2%), and Croatian makes up 1.2% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Karabar is 38. 27.2% 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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Karabar presents a younger age profile compared to Regional NSW. Based on updates to August 2026, 30.5% of the population comprises young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), outstripping the 23.5% share across Regional NSW, whereas retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 15.9% versus 23.3% regionally. This results in an estimated median age of 38, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 5 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 from that Census. The young to middle aged adult demographic has expanded from 28.2% at Census to an estimated 30.5%.
Heading toward 2041, the largest numerical gain is projected among retiree and elderly cohorts, increasing by 45 residents (3%) to 1,382, while cohorts comprising children, young adults, middle aged residents, and younger retirees are forecast to diminish.
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 34 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (SAL12079). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.