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The median house price in Karuah is $690k, with units at $544k. House values have moved 8.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Karuah has an estimated 2,583 residents, up from 1,618 at the 2021 Census — a change of 965 people, or 59.6%. 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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According to investigations of ABS demographic statistics for the wider region and new locations verified by AreaSearch following the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Karuah is computed at approximately 2,583 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 965 people (59.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,618 people. This adjustment is calculated from a local residency of 2,575 estimated by AreaSearch after examining the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and adding 156 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. Such a population level corresponds to a density of 35 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per resident.
The expansion of 59.6% recorded in the suburb of Karuah since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and the SA3 territory, placing it as a regional growth leader. The demographic increase in this locality was mostly stimulated by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 73.0% of the aggregate population gains during recent times, though natural growth and overseas migration also registered positive inputs. AreaSearch employs ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic forecasts for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 using 2022 as the anchor year. For any SA2 regions lacking this dataset, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government SA2 projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the anchor year. Growth proportions for individual age cohorts from these databases are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at the anticipated demographic transitions, the locality is expected to experience exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan areas, expanding by 2,395 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections and showing a total gain of 92.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
277 new dwellings have been approved in Karuah over the past five years, an average of 55 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 21 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 52 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 65% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 45, broadly in line with 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals allocated from regional data, the suburb of Karuah has averaged approximately 55 residential building approvals annually, with an estimated total of 277 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 42 recorded so far in FY-26. With an average of 3.6 new residents added for each home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply. This dynamic typically intensifies buyer competition and drives up prices, while new dwellings are built with an average expected construction cost of $369,000.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $23.9 million this financial year, showing steady business investment. Compared to the Rest of NSW, building activity per individual in the suburb of Karuah is 381.0% higher, offering purchasers a wide selection of choices. This rate is substantially higher than the national average, showing strong developer interest. Newly approved residential construction is composed of 65.0% detached houses and 35.0% medium and high-density choices, showing a growing mix of attached housing formats that offer options across different price brackets, from large family homes to compact, budget-friendly layouts. This represents a significant shift from the current housing stock (which stands at 93.0% houses), pointing to a shrinking supply of vacant buildable land alongside changing lifestyle preferences and a demand for more varied, affordable housing. With about 43 people per dwelling approval, the area displays clear signs of a growing community. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Karuah will add 2,387 residents through to 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, residential supply might fail to match population expansion, which could heighten competition among buyers and support accelerated price growth.
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 12 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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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and municipal planning choices significantly influence regional performance. In total, 2 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the locality. Key initiatives include the Port Stephens Housing Delivery Program, the Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan (LEP) & Development Control Plan (DCP), the Nelson Bay Road Duplication - Williamtown to Bobs Farm, and the Newcastle Offshore Wind Project, with the most relevant listed below.
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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).
Medowie Social Registered Club Conversion
Conversion of Medowie Social multipurpose sports and community facility into a registered club following community support (80% of 1,200+ residents). Council seeking expressions of interest for purchase or lease.
Tall Trees Estate Medowie
50-lot Torrens title development valued at $10.5 million with land parcels down to 350 square metres. Located behind major shopping centres for convenience.
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.
1,352 residents of Karuah are employed, from a labour force of 1,423. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 67.5%. 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 3,312, about 128% 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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The workforce in the suburb of Karuah features a balanced distribution of white and blue collar jobs, with construction being highly represented. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, and estimated employment grew by 13.2% over the last year, according to AreaSearch regional data aggregation. As of March 2026, there are 1,352 working residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.9% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is notably elevated, standing at 67.5% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a modest 11.9% of employed residents worked from home, though the influence of COVID-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction shows a high density of workers, with employment levels reaching 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a smaller share at 12.9% compared to the regional benchmark of 16.9%. Recording 1.1 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a employment provider, containing more jobs than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring districts. Based on AreaSearch research of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader geographical areas, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw employment expand by 13.2% while the labor force grew by 12.2%, resulting in a decline of 0.8 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This trend diverges from Regional NSW, where employment shrank by 0.9%, the labor force dropped by 0.4%, and unemployment climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective local demand. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model development patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local occupation profile suggests employment in the suburb of Karuah should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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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According to AreaSearch's compilation of the latest postcode ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Karuah registered a median taxpayer income of $38,759 alongside an average of $47,460. These figures sit below the national standard and compare to median and average levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $42,759 (median) and $52,358 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census puts household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Karuah between the 5th and 7th percentiles nationwide.
The largest income bracket contains 30.9% of taxpayers (798 people) earning between $400 - 799 weekly, which differs from the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 29.9%. Local financial conditions reflect broad budget constraints, with 40.7% of households living on modest weekly budgets under $800. Housing affordability constraints are notable, with just 84.6% of income left over, placing the area in the 7th percentile.
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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The mix of housing in the suburb of Karuah at the latest Census consisted of 92.6% houses and 7.5% other options (such as semi-detached homes, units, or alternative formats), compared to Regional NSW where houses made up 82.6% and other formats comprised 17.4%. The rate of outright home ownership in the suburb of Karuah was high at 48.8% relative to Regional NSW, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (29.3%) or rented (21.9%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,444, which is lower than the Regional NSW median of $1,733.
The median weekly rent was $300, compared to $330 in Regional NSW. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Karuah are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rental costs are below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Karuah counted 633 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,011 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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Families make up the majority of local households at 68.1%, consisting of couples with children at 19.6%, couples without children at 34.8%, and single parent households at 13.6%. Non-family households represent the remaining 31.9%, with single-person households at 28.4% and group living situations at 2.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly smaller than 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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The locality faces hurdles in higher education, with university graduation rates at 8.4%, which is lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents a clear opportunity for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 5.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.3%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.2%). Technical and vocational skills are common, with 43.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (7.2%) and certificates (36.0%). Learning enrollment is high, with 28.7% of local residents actively participating in academic programs. This cohort is divided into 12.0% in primary schools, 7.6% in secondary schools, and 1.9% in higher education.
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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Public transit options in the suburb of Karuah include 22 active transit stops serviced by a mix of buses. These locations are connected by 19 individual routes that provide a combined 114 weekly passenger journeys. Transit accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average of 263 meters from the nearest stop. The locality is mainly residential, and most workers commute to outer areas, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 95% of commuters. Average car ownership is 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional average.
A relatively low 11.9% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect the impact of pandemic conditions. Service frequency averages 16 journeys per day across the route network, representing approximately 5 weekly trips per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Significant healthcare concerns are apparent in the suburb of Karuah based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic illness prevalence, with a range of health issues impacting both younger and older cohorts. In addition, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 46% of the population (~1,182 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical issues reported locally are arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 13.7 and 9.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 54.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age cohort faces notable health challenges, indicated by elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 28.8% of the local population (743 people), which is higher than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Health outcomes among older residents show some challenges, with national rankings generally matching those of the broader community.
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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The suburb of Karuah shows low cultural diversity, with citizens making up 88.9% of the population, 91.1% born in Australia, and 96.7% using only English at home. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 58.8% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are Australian at 33.7%, English at 29.1%, and Irish at 8.7%. Certain backgrounds show higher representation locally compared to regional averages: Australian Aboriginal residents comprise 8.6% of the population (compared to 4.6% regionally), Welsh heritage is at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%), and Russian heritage is at 0.5% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Karuah is 49, older than 91% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 20.2% 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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The median age of residents is 49, which is older than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, the 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 16.3% locally, whereas young adults aged 15 - 24 are underrepresented at 9.6%. The concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is also higher than the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the median age has decreased by 1.1 years from 50 to 49, indicating a shift toward a younger demographic. Specifically, residents aged 35 to 44 grew from 8.6% to 10.2% of the population, and the 85+ cohort grew from 1.2% to 2.3%.
Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort decreased from 18.7% to 16.3%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.2% to 9.9%. Looking toward 2041, demographic projections suggest shifts in the age structure, with the 65 to 74 group showing the fastest projected growth of 86%, adding 362 residents to reach 784.
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 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 — 156 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,618 at the 2021 Census → 2,583 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 (SAL12084). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.