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The median house price in Karuah is $668k, with units at $544k. House values have moved 8.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Karuah has an estimated 2,588 residents, up from 1,618 at the 2021 Census — a change of 970 people, or 60.0%. Growth has averaged 10.2% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 156 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. Density is about 35 people per 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 resident population in the suburb of Karuah stands at approximately 2,588, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates with 156 validated new addresses recorded since the 2021 Census. This represents an addition of 970 people, or an expansion of 60.0%, compared to the 1,618 people counted in the 2021 Census. These findings align with an estimated resident population of 2,578 established following the release of the June 2025 ABS ERP figures. With a population density of 35 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers considerable living space.
The suburb of Karuah emerged as a regional growth frontrunner, with its 60.0% surge outpacing both the SA3 area and the Rest of NSW (5.1%). While positive contributions were recorded across natural increase and overseas migration, the primary catalyst was interstate migration, which accounted for around 73.0% of the overall demographic expansion. Projections for the suburb of Karuah incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these series have also been applied. Long-term projections indicate that the suburb of Karuah is positioned in the top 10 percent of Australia's regional areas for demographic expansion, with aggregated SA2-level estimates forecasting an increase of 1,285 persons by 2041, representing an overall gain of 49.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
415 new dwellings have been approved in Karuah over the past five years, an average of 83 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 32 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 78 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 68% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 44, 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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Over the past 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, residential building approvals in Karuah totaled roughly 415 homes, translating to an annual average of about 83 new dwellings based on ABS statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In FY-25 to date, 44 approvals have been lodged. Construction demand remains solid, with an average of 2.5 people relocating locally for each new residence erected across those 5 financial years. The expected construction cost for newly built residences averages $373,000, aligning with broader regional benchmarks. Additionally, commercial development activity has remained steady, with $23.9 million in commercial approvals registered during the current financial year.
Per capita residential construction in Karuah surpasses the Rest of NSW by 545.0%, highlighting significant developer engagement that well exceeds the national benchmark, despite a recent deceleration in building activity. Upcoming dwelling supply comprises 68.0% standalone houses alongside 32.0% attached dwellings. This expanding delivery of medium-density housing introduces greater price diversity and compact options, contrasting with the established residential fabric where detached houses currently make up 93.0%. Such shifts underscore evolving lifestyle requirements and diminished land availability for traditional subdivision. Generating roughly 56 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays clear hallmarks of an expanding development corridor. Current demographic modeling indicates Karuah is on track to add 1,275 residents up to 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly baseline. With the prevailing volume of residential construction, forward housing delivery appears well positioned to satisfy local requirements, maintaining balanced market conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling development volumes to exceed existing projection targets.
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 37 current infrastructure and development projects close to Karuah, worth an estimated $2.11 billion. 7 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major capital works, and planning frameworks are pivotal determinants of local economic and property performance. AreaSearch has identified 2 specific projects positioned to influence the district, with principal initiatives comprising the Port Stephens Housing Delivery Program, Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan (LEP) & Development Control Plan (DCP), Nelson Bay Road Duplication - Williamtown to Bobs Farm, and the Newcastle Offshore Wind Project.
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The Caswell Supported Living Village
The Caswell is an over 55s supported independent living village being constructed on the site of the former Tilligerry Plaza in Tanilba Bay. The development comprises 51 self-contained one and two-bedroom villas integrated with 24/7 care management services, a community clubhouse, and dedicated recreational amenities.
Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan (LEP) & Development Control Plan (DCP)
Comprehensive planning documents that guide planning decisions, land use, zoning, development standards, and assessment requirements for the entire Port Stephens local government area, which includes Fingal Bay. The Development Control Plan (DCP) provides further detailed guidance to the broader Local Environmental Plan (LEP).
Tall Trees Estate Medowie
Tall Trees Estate is a 50-lot Torrens title residential subdivision by developer Darren Sampson located directly behind the Medowie retail hub. The project delivers residential allotments from 350 square metres with convenient walking access to local shopping centres and community facilities.
57-59 Beatty Boulevard Mixed-Use Retail + Childcare Centre
A purpose-built facility featuring an 81-place childcare centre operated by Discover and Learn Academy, along with 104sqm of separate office space. The project includes 25 car spaces and was completed in late 2024, providing early education and community services in Tanilba Bay.
Medowie Precinct F Residential Development
Approved planning proposal to rezone rural land from RU2 Rural Landscape to R2 Low Density Residential as part of the Medowie Planning Strategy Precinct F. The development enables future residential subdivision with a minimum lot size of 350 square meters and 9m building height limit. The proposal includes comprehensive assessments for heritage, bushfire, contamination, ecology, and traffic impacts to support sustainable residential growth in Medowie.
The Bower Medowie
The Bower is a 127-hectare masterplanned community in Medowie, NSW, comprising 474 homesites across 57 hectares, with 70 hectares dedicated as a State Conservation Area. Developed by McCloy Group, the project launched in 2016 and reached full sell-out in December 2023. The precinct features the 10,000m2 Bower Reserve playground, extensive walking tracks, and full utility servicing. An integrated retirement component, Blueheath at The Bower, is currently under construction and features 112 luxury villas with a clubhouse and wellness facilities, expected to reach final completion by mid-2026.
791 Medowie Road Childcare Centre
A brand-new architecturally designed 128-place childcare centre with state-of-the-art infrastructure including air-conditioning, commercial kitchen, LED lighting, and compliant safety systems. Features multiple playrooms, cot rooms, wet areas, admin facilities, professionally landscaped outdoor play areas, off-street parking and dual vehicle access. The 788 sqm facility is located within a strong residential catchment near RAAF Base Williamtown, The Bower Estate, and Tallowood Lifestyle Village in the thriving Medowie township. Construction was targeted for completion by end-2025, and the listing has since been removed from the leasing agent's active portfolio, indicating the centre has been let to an operator.
The Gardens Medowie
Boutique residential land estate by McCloy Group in central Medowie with landscaped entry feature, mature street trees, public art, playgrounds and cycleways. Current releases indicate multiple stages under delivery. When complete the estate is expected to provide about 280 homesites with average lot sizes around 550 m2 and a 35 minute commute to Newcastle CBD.
1,069 residents of Karuah are employed, from a labour force of 1,126. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 52.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,468, about 134% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Karuah maintains an occupational base distributed between blue and white collar roles, marked by substantial concentration in building trades, an overall jobless rate of 5.1%, and an annual employment gain of 9.3% based on AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. Total employed residents reached 1,069 as of March 2026. The local unemployment rate sits 1.0% higher than the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, while labour force participation is comparatively subdued at 52.2% versus 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records show that 11.9% of workers worked from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 lockdown measures.
Workforce participation among residents is concentrated primarily in construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Building and construction represents a key local specialisation, with resident employment share tracking at 1.8 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, health care & social assistance accounts for 12.9% of the local workforce compared to 16.9% across the broader region. Featuring a ratio of 1.1 workers for each resident at the Census, Karuah serves as a net employment destination that draws personnel from surrounding communities. According to ABS and SALM statistical series compiled by AreaSearch, employment expanded by 9.3% and the labour pool rose by 8.6% in the year to March 2026, lowering the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same interval, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labour force shrink by 0.4%, and joblessness climb by 0.5 percentage points. Looking forward, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project economy-wide employment gains of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years. Applying these sectoral trajectories to Karuah's industry composition indicates prospective local job gains of 5.9% over five years and 12.4% over ten years via simple weighted extrapolation, excluding local demographic adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Karuah is $1,061 a week (about $55,000 a year), with median personal income at $555 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $38,759 a year against an average of $47,460. 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 records aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show median taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Karuah at $38,759 alongside an average of $47,460, placing below national benchmarks and comparing to Regional NSW medians of $52,390 and averages of $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $42,759 (median) and $52,358 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local household, personal, and family incomes all ranked between the 5th and 7th percentiles across Australia. The $400 - 799 weekly income bracket covers 30.9% of the community (799 individuals), whereas the regional profile is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 29.9%.
Overall, 40.7% of households manage on weekly budgets below $800, and residual income after shelter expenses stands at 84.6%, placing the area at the 7th percentile for housing affordability stress.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Karuah had 633 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 1% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,444 a month. Rent absorbs 28.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.4%. 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 latest Census, separate houses constituted 92.6% of residential stock in Karuah with 7.5% consisting of semi-detached, apartments, or other dwellings, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwelling types in Regional NSW. Outright property ownership reached 48.8%, substantially exceeding regional levels, while 29.3% of homes carried a mortgage and 21.9% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage obligations stood at $1,444 and weekly median rent was $300, tracking below Regional NSW benchmarks of $1,733 and $330 as well as national figures of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Karuah counted 633 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,012 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 68.1% of all local residences, consisting of childless couples (34.8%), couples with offspring (19.6%), and single parent households (13.6%). The remaining 31.9% consists of non-family arrangements, dominated by single-person households at 28.4% alongside group living at 2.8%. Typical occupancy averages 2.3 people per dwelling, tracking slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
8.4% of adults in Karuah hold a university qualification, including 5.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 36.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 153 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 869 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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Higher education qualifications in the locality are comparatively low, with university attainment standing at 8.4% compared against the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Among tertiary credentials, bachelor degrees represent 5.9%, graduate diplomas comprise 1.3%, and postgraduate qualifications account for 1.2%. Technical and vocational training is widely held, with 43.2% of persons aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, consisting of certificates (36.0%) and advanced diplomas (7.2%). Student participation in structured study is relatively strong, with 28.7% of local residents actively attending educational institutions. This cohort includes 12.0% attending primary school, 7.6% enrolled in secondary education, and 1.9% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Karuah reaches 22 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 110 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Local transit infrastructure in Karuah includes 22 operating public transport stops accommodating bus services. These facilities are served across 19 separate routes, delivering a collective tally of 114 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is favourable, with typical residential proximity measuring 263 meters. Outbound commuting is heavily reliant on private transport, with private vehicles accounting for 95% of journeys to work. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 per residence, trailing the regional mean. At the 2021 Census, 11.9% of employed persons worked from home, though this figure was captured during COVID-19 conditions.
Across the entire route network, transit frequencies average 16 trips per day, which equates to roughly 5 weekly trips for each transit stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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54.7% of residents in Karuah report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 9.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and long-term health conditions highlight meaningful healthcare challenges across Karuah, with chronic illness affecting both younger and older cohorts. Private hospital and medical insurance coverage is held by approximately 46% of the population (~1,184 people), falling below the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW and the national level of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnosed ailments in the area, recorded among 13.7 and 9.3% of residents respectively, while 54.7% reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions compared with 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Health burdens are pronounced among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 31.2% of the local population (807 people), exceeding the 23.3% regional benchmark, with overall health metrics for this age group mirroring broader national outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Karuah is largely Australian-born, at 91.1% of residents, with 3.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.7%) and English (29.1%). 8.6% 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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Karuah demonstrates lower levels of cultural diversity relative to broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 88.9% of the population, 91.1% born within Australia, and 96.7% speaking solely English in their domestic environment. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, identified by 58.8% of residents compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parental lineage, the primary ancestries reported in Karuah are Australian at 33.7%, English at 29.1%, and Irish at 8.7%. Distinct variations also appear across other cultural identities, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry representing 8.6% of residents (compared to 4.6% across the region), Welsh heritage recorded at 0.8% (versus 0.5%), and Russian ancestry at 0.5% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Karuah is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 20.4% 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 profile of Karuah tilts towards mature demographics, with persons aged 65+ making up 31.2% of residents as at August 2026 compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW, while young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 represent 19.9% versus 23.5% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 50 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census level and 7 years older than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census, while Australia's national median was 38. Residents aged 45 - 64 have reduced their local share from 25.3% at the Census to an estimated 23.1%.
By 2041, the 65+ demographic is expected to experience the greatest numerical increase, growing by 469 residents (58%) to reach 1,276.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Karuah
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 — 156 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,618 at the 2021 Census → 2,588 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 (SAL12084). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.