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The median house price in Katoomba is $915k, with units at $610k. House values have moved 3.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Katoomba has an estimated 8,497 residents, up from 8,268 at the 2021 Census — a change of 229 people, or 2.8%. That puts 384 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside validated post-Census address updates, the suburb of Katoomba has an estimated resident count of roughly 8,497 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 8,268 residents documented in the 2021 Census, this indicates an addition of 229 people (2.8%). The figure is derived from an estimated 8,479 residents calculated via the ABS's recent June 2025 ERP release, combined with 85 validated new addresses added following the Census date. Overall density stands at 383 persons per square kilometer, leaving substantial physical space per resident and scope for additional building.
Outpacing the broader SA3 area (1.6%), the suburb of Katoomba's 2.8% expansion since the 2021 census established it as a local growth standout, with recent population gains stemming almost entirely from overseas migration. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2, while uncovered areas rely on NSW State Government SA2 projections published in 2022 from a 2021 base year. For the 2032 to 2041 timeframe, age-cohort growth rates derived from these datasets are applied across all locations. Demographic forecasts indicate that growth in the suburb of Katoomba will track slightly under the median of statistical regions reviewed by AreaSearch, with aggregated SA2-level figures pointing to an increase of 575 persons to 2041, representing an overall expansion of 6.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
176 new dwellings have been approved in Katoomba over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That is 3.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 68% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, 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 residential development in Katoomba has yielded approximately 35 dwelling consents annually, totaling an estimated 176 approvals across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 25 approved during FY-25 to date. Over these past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), population growth generated an average of only 0.8 new residents per constructed dwelling annually, demonstrating that residential supply is matching or outpacing demand, expanding purchaser options, and accommodating higher potential growth. Furthermore, approved residential construction costs average $437,000 per dwelling in line with regional benchmarks, while commercial development consents total $4.7 million this financial year, underscoring the area's predominantly residential character.
Per capita construction volumes in Katoomba exceed Greater Sydney by 120.0%, providing prospective purchasers with broader selection. The pipeline of residential construction is divided between 68.0% standalone houses and 32.0% medium-density dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, accommodating varied price points from traditional family residences to entry-level compact options. The ratio of 318 local residents per approved dwelling underlines a subdued, low-density development landscape. Based on recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Katoomba is slated to add 557 residents by 2041. Ongoing building activity is expected to keep housing supply well aligned with local requirements, maintaining advantageous conditions for buyers and allowing development capacity to support growth exceeding existing projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Katoomba, worth an estimated $110 million. A further 11 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $408 million. 2 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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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Urban development, civic infrastructure, and major planning initiatives are pivotal drivers of local area performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 significant undertakings expected to influence the locality, with prominent initiatives including the Escarpments Estate, Echo Point Precinct Upgrade, Katoomba Town Centre Upgrade, and Katoomba Cultural Centre and Civic Precinct Upgrade.
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Echo Point Precinct Upgrade
Multi-stage upgrade of the Echo Point visitor precinct at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. Following the 2020 completion of the sandstone gathering place, Prince of Wales Lookout, and night-lit boardwalk, current works funded by the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program are delivering balustrade and pathway improvements, upgraded lighting, and improved signage at Echo Point. The broader visitor infrastructure program also covers Pulpit Rock and Sublime Point, coordinated with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, improving accessibility and visitor flow for one of Australia's most popular tourism destinations.
Katoomba Town Centre Place Activation Project
The Katoomba Town Centre Place Activation Project delivers high street, arts and culture, and community infrastructure improvements across Katoomba Town Centre. Funded by a $7.5 million NSW Government grant, the project includes upgraded street paving, kerb and guttering, new outdoor public dining facilities, improved outdoor public event spaces, street tree plantings, landscaping, public art, and smart cities technology.
Katoomba Town Centre Upgrade
Council led upgrade program to Katoomba Street and adjacent laneways in Katoomba town centre. Works include continuation and completion of paving, kerb and gutter upgrades, new street furniture and lighting, outdoor dining and event spaces, tree planting and landscaping, public art and heritage interpretation, and improved wayfinding and directional signage. The project is funded by a 7.5 million dollar NSW Government grant and is in the planning and design phase, with construction to follow and completion targeted for 2027.
Escarpments Estate
Escarpments Estate is a master-planned residential community adjoining the former Katoomba Golf Course, now an established street-scale estate of around 100 dwellings including houses, townhouses and a small number of units, offering contemporary homes with escarpment and parkland views and ongoing resale activity.
Lilypad Katoomba
Lilypad Katoomba is a boutique collection of 24 luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses completed in 2024 in the heart of Katoomba, offering mountain views, secure parking and high end finishes. The project delivers new residential stock close to Katoomba Street services and transport, developed by TQM as part of its New South Wales residential portfolio.
Rail Infrastructure Upgrades - Blue Mountains Line (Blaxland to Linden Stations)
The NSW Government is upgrading and modifying rail infrastructure at Blaxland, Warrimoo, Valley Heights, Springwood, Faulconbridge, and Linden stations on the Blue Mountains Line. Works form part of the broader Rail Infrastructure Upgrades project to accommodate the new Mariyung intercity fleet, and include platform modifications, stopping marker adjustments, lighting upgrades, and signalling works. Construction is actively underway at multiple locations as of 2025-2026, with the Mariyung trains having entered passenger service on the Blue Mountains Line in October 2025.
Woolworths Springwood Supermarket
Development of a new full-line Woolworths supermarket (3,489 sqm) and complementary specialty retail tenancy on the corner of Macquarie Road and Raymond Road in central Springwood. The project includes direct-to-boot facilities, lower ground and rooftop parking (159 spaces), new vehicular and pedestrian access, landscaping and public domain upgrades, and restoration and integration of the heritage-listed Oriental Hotel. The Sydney Western City Planning Panel granted development approval unanimously on 6 November 2025. The project team is now working through detailed conditions with Blue Mountains City Council.Construction is expected to take 15 to 18 months once commenced, with a possible start in 2026.
Springwood Tennis Club Upgrade
Upgrade of Springwood Tennis Club in Springwood, NSW, delivered by Blue Mountains City Council with NSW Government Female Friendly Community Sport Facilities and Lighting Upgrades funding. The project replaced outdated floodlights with modern LED lighting, upgraded two courts to hardcourt surfacing and improved female friendly, accessible amenities to create a safer and more inclusive community sport facility.
4,050 residents of Katoomba are employed, from a labour force of 4,258. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 56.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch shows Katoomba's workforce is characterized by strong educational attainment, robust representation across core public and community services, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,050, the unemployment rate stood 0.8% higher than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, and the participation rate was considerably subdued at 56.7% compared to 68.9% regionally. Notably, 39.0% of local workers reported working remotely in Census figures, though this was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are accommodation & food, education & training, and health care & social assistance.
Local specialization is especially pronounced in accommodation & food, where the concentration of jobs is 2.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the finance & insurance sector accounts for only 1.6% of the workforce, trailing the 7.3% seen across Greater Sydney. Comparing resident numbers to Census employment counts highlights a relatively constrained local jobs base. Analysis of ABS and SALM data over the year ending March 2026 reveals that Katoomba experienced a 3.8% reduction in its labor pool and a matching 3.8% contraction in employed persons, resulting in an essentially unchanged unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment alongside a 1.9% expansion in its labor force, accompanied by a slight decrease in joblessness. Future occupational demand can be evaluated using national employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. While nationwide projections anticipate employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years across varying industries, applying these industry trajectories to Katoomba's sector distribution projects local job gains of 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting calculation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Katoomba is $1,171 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $649 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,353 a year against an average of $58,097. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO tax data compiled at the postcode level by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates Katoomba residents earned a median taxable income of $42,353 and an average of $58,097, falling short of Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 as well as national benchmarks. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 reach approximately $46,724 for the median and $64,093 for the average. Across personal, family, and household categories, Census income levels place the suburb between the 11th and 19th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of earnings brackets, 26.5% of local earners (2,251 individuals) receive between $400 - 799, contrasting with the regional pattern where the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort forms the largest segment at 30.9%. Affordability constraints are acute, with remaining income after housing standing at 80.5% (ranking in the 10th percentile), and the local SEIFA income score placing the area in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Katoomba had 3,762 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 11% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 29.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the local housing stock consisted of 82.5% standalone houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings (comprising apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' structures), contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood higher than the metropolitan benchmark at 36.3%, while 29.3% of homes carried a mortgage and 34.4% were rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,600 and the median weekly rental was $350, both well below Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470 respectively. Similarly, local repayments sit under Australian national averages, which record $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Katoomba counted 3,762 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 55.4%, broken down into couples without children (24.9%), couples with children (17.7%), and single parent families (12.0%). Non-family households represent the remaining 44.6%, dominated by lone person households at 39.6% along with group households at 5.1%. With an average of 2.1 people, median household size is more compact than the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.8% of adults in Katoomba hold a university qualification, including 21.3% with a bachelor degree and 9.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,302 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,026 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 Katoomba exceed regional standards, with 34.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing tertiary credentials compared to 23.9% across the broader SA4 region, establishing a strong foundation for the professional and knowledge economy. Within this group, bachelor degrees account for 21.3%, postgraduate awards represent 9.9%, and graduate diplomas make up 3.6%. Vocational and practical training is also widely held, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (21.3%) and advanced diplomas (11.8%). A substantial 25.3% of the resident population is actively participating in formal study.
By level of schooling, this encompasses 7.9% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 4.6% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Katoomba reaches 141 stops on 54 routes, timetabled for about 4,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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Commuter and transit infrastructure in Katoomba encompasses 141 active public transport stops covering both train and bus options. Across these boarding points, 54 distinct routes operate to deliver 3,952 scheduled passenger journeys each week. Local access is ranked as excellent, with dwellings situated an average of 170 meters from their closest transit point. Given the residential orientation, most workers travel outward, with private vehicles accounting for 80% of commuting trips and walking representing 12%. Vehicle ownership sits below regional norms at 0.9 cars per household, while 39.0% of residents recorded working from home in the 2021 Census, potentially reflecting COVID-19 lockdown circumstances.
Across all transit lines, scheduled service frequency averages 564 trips per day, translating to roughly 28 weekly trips per transport stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest transit stops relative to the area's central coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
61.8% of residents in Katoomba report no long-term health condition. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, Katoomba records below-average overall health metrics, with standard medical conditions exhibiting slightly elevated rates across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance uptake is comparatively low, covering approximately 50% of residents (~4,244 people), trailing the Greater Sydney level of 59.9% and the Australian national rate of 55.7%. The most widely diagnosed health issues locally are mental health conditions (12.6%) and arthritis (9.2%), while 61.8% of residents reported having no medical ailments, below the Greater Sydney figure of 74.6%.
The working-age cohort experiences significant health strains driven by higher chronic condition rates. Senior residents aged 65 and over comprise 25.8% of the community (2,192 people), notably above the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, and demonstrate above-average health results that surpass national percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Katoomba is largely Australian-born, at 76.6% of residents, with 10.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.6%) and Australian (21.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures show above-average results for Katoomba, with 23.4% of the population born overseas and 10.2% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 33.3% of residents. The most prominent comparative overrepresentation is found among adherents of Judaism, who make up 0.4% locally compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Evaluating parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Katoomba are English at 28.6% (exceeding the regional share of 19.0%), Australian at 21.2%, and Irish at 12.0% (surpassing the 6.1% regional benchmark).
Several other cultural backgrounds also show notable divergence from regional patterns, including Polish at 1.1% (compared to 0.6% regionally), French at 0.9% (vs 0.5%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Katoomba is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 21.9% 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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Reflecting its status as a lifestyle and retirement destination, Katoomba has a pronounced mature demographic profile. Seniors aged 65+ represent 25.8% of residents as at August 2026, well above the 15.5% seen across Greater Sydney, whereas the 25 - 44 age bracket accounts for 22.9% compared to 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age in the area is 48 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census outcome and exceeding the Census median of 37 for Greater Sydney and 38 for the nation. Since the Census, the share of residents aged 45 - 64 has reduced from 30.5% to an estimated 28.1%.
Demographic modelling indicates that the 65+ group will drive future expansion, adding 614 residents (28%) to reach 2,806 by 2041, whereas younger demographics including children and young adults are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Katoomba
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 5 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 — 85 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,268 at the 2021 Census → 8,497 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 (SAL12085). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.