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The median house price in Katoomba is $910k, with units at $615k. House values have moved 3.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Katoomba has an estimated 8,487 residents, up from 8,268 at the 2021 Census — a change of 219 people, or 2.6%. That puts 383 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 ABS population updates for the wider region and recent address validation by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Katoomba has an estimated population of 8,487 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 219 people (2.6%) from the 2021 Census, when the population stood at 8,268 people. This shift is derived from a resident population of 8,476 estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) plus an additional 81 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. The population density stands at 383 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and space for potential future expansion.
The suburb of Katoomba recorded a 2.6% growth rate since the 2021 census, outperforming the SA3 region (1.6%) and leading local growth. Population expansion was driven almost entirely by overseas migration, which served as the primary source of population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied to each SA2 region. For any SA2 regions without this data, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline. Age-specific growth trends from these datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic patterns suggest population growth will be slightly below the median of statistical areas nationwide, with projections indicating an increase of 614 persons to 2041, representing a total rise of 7.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
167 new dwellings have been approved in Katoomba over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That is 4.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 65% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, 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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According to building approval figures from the ABS allocated to local statistical areas, Katoomba has recorded an average of roughly 33 new home approvals each year, representing an estimated 167 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 25 approvals have been registered. With an average of only 0.8 people moving to the area for each new dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply is keeping pace with or exceeding local demand, expanding choices for buyers and allowing for population growth beyond current projections. The average value of these new builds is $530,000, indicating developers are focusing on upmarket, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $4.7 million have been registered this financial year, highlighting that the area remains predominantly residential in character. Katoomba experiences 100.0% more construction activity per person than Greater Sydney, giving purchasers a wide range of options. Recent construction consists of 65.0% standalone houses and 35.0% attached dwellings, showing an evolving mix of attached designs that offer options at different price points, ranging from large family homes to affordable compact residences. This is a notable shift from the established housing stock (which stands at 82.0% houses), driven by a scarcity of development sites and changing preferences around lifestyle and affordability. With approximately 216 residents per dwelling approval, the area shows typical low-density features. Future estimates indicate Katoomba will add 603 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, the supply of new homes will easily accommodate demand, supporting favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current population estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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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Local infrastructure, major development projects, and planning changes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 5 projects expected to influence the area. Significant projects include the Katoomba Cultural Centre and Civic Precinct Upgrade, the Katoomba Town Centre Upgrade, the Echo Point Precinct Upgrade, and the Escarpments Estate, with details provided on those most relevant to the locality.
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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.
4,043 residents of Katoomba are employed, from a labour force of 4,250. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 56.9%. 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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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring strong representation in essential services fields, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.9% based on AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 4,043 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.7% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is notably lower, recorded at 56.9% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census records show that a high proportion of residents (39.0%) worked from home, though this may reflect COVID-19 lockdown measures. The primary employment fields for residents are healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food.
The workforce shows an exceptionally high concentration in accommodation & food, with employment shares 2.2 times the regional average. Conversely, finance & insurance is underrepresented, employing only 1.6% of local workers compared to 7.3% across Greater Sydney. A comparison of Census working population versus resident population suggests local job opportunities are relatively limited. Based on SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical regions, the labor force shrank by 3.7% in the 12 months to March 2026, accompanied by a 3.7% reduction in employment, while unemployment remained virtually unchanged. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% increase in the labor force, and a slight decrease in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate employment trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local employment structure suggests local employment could grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population trends.
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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Data from the ATO for the financial year 2023 aggregated at the postcode level shows a median taxpayer income of $42,353 and an average of $58,097. These figures sit below the national average and contrast with Greater Sydney, which recorded a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $46,724 for the median and $64,093 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all fell within the 11th to 19th percentiles nationwide.
The income distribution shows that the largest segment (26.5%, or 2,249 residents) earns $400 - 799 weekly, differing from regional patterns where 30.9% of households fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category. Housing affordability pressure is high, with only 80.5% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 10th percentile nationally, while the SEIFA income rank is 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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According to the latest Census, the housing stock consisted of 82.5% houses and 17.4% other formats such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership was high at 36.3%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (29.3%) or rented (34.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,600, which is lower than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $350, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney. On a national level, mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national benchmark of $375.
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 make up 55.4% of households, consisting of 17.7% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 12.0% single parents. The remaining 44.6% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 39.6% and group housing at 5.1%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is below the Greater Sydney average 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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Educational qualifications in the area are high, with 34.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university qualification, compared to 23.9% across the SA4 region. This education profile supports local knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational training is also well represented, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (21.3%). Participation in study is high, with 25.3% of the population currently enrolled in education. This profile includes 7.9% in primary school, 6.6% in high school, and 4.6% in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Katoomba reaches 139 stops on 45 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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Public transport services include 139 active stops in Katoomba, consisting of a combination of rail and bus infrastructure. These stops accommodate 45 separate routes, providing a total of 4,011 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 170 meters from the nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 80% and walking accounting for 12%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.9 per household, which is below the regional average.
A high proportion of residents (39.0%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency averages 573 runs per day across all routes, translating to roughly 28 weekly services per stop. The map shows the location of the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health assessments indicate below-average outcomes, with mortality rates and chronic illness rates slightly elevated across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage sitting relatively low at approximately 50% of the population (~4,239 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most frequently reported medical diagnoses, affecting 12.6% and 9.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 61.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The working-age cohort exhibits notable health vulnerabilities, with higher rates of chronic conditions.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 26.2% of the population (2,223 people), compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney, and senior health outcomes rank above average, with national percentiles exceeding those of the general local population.
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 are above average, with 10.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 23.4% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 33.3% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of the population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. In terms of parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English (28.6% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 19.0%), Australian (21.2%), and Irish (12.0%, which is higher than the regional average of 6.1%).
Notable variations exist for other ancestries, with Hungarian origins at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), French at 0.9% (compared to 0.5%), and Polish at 1.1% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Katoomba is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 21.1% 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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At 48 years, the median age in the suburb of Katoomba is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The demographic mix features a high proportion of people aged 65 - 74 (15.4%), while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller (9.7%) than in Greater Sydney. The proportion of 65 - 74 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 6.3% to 9.0% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has grown from 9.3% to 11.4%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 group fell from 15.2% to 14.0%, and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 15.3% to 14.2%. Projections for 2041 point to shifts in the age structure, with the 75 to 84 group expected to grow by 45%, adding 346 residents to total 1,110. Seniors aged 65+ are expected to account for 79% of all population growth. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 age groups.
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 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 81 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,268 at the 2021 Census → 8,487 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 (SAL12085). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.