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The median house price in Kiama Downs is $1.30m, with units at $898k. House values have moved 0.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Kiama Downs has an estimated 4,996 residents, down from 5,087 at the 2021 Census — a change of 91 people, or 1.8%. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 1,315 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 regional ABS population releases alongside validated new addresses logged following the Census, the suburb of Kiama Downs has an estimated count of approximately 4,996 residents as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 5,087 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census, this indicates a reduction of 91 people (1.8%). This updated figure incorporates the June 2025 ABS ERP figures combined with 5 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With a resulting density of 1,314 persons per square kilometer, the locality tracks above the nationwide benchmark established by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, natural increase served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 53.0% of recent population additions. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for SA2 zones, published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures (or NSW State Government SA2 releases from 2022 using 2021 baseline data where unavailable), form the foundation for future projections in the suburb of Kiama Downs. Age-specific trajectories derived from these datasets are extended across all locations for 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, demographic expansion is anticipated to mirror the lower quartile of Australian regional territories, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating the suburb of Kiama Downs will add 145 persons by 2041, representing cumulative growth of 2.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
69 new dwellings have been approved in Kiama Downs over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 3.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, running ahead of 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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An evaluation of statistical area ABS building permit records by AreaSearch shows that Kiama Downs has averaged roughly 13 approved residential dwellings each year, amounting to around 69 residences over the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 21 approvals have been issued. Because local resident counts contracted over the preceding period, newly built supply has maintained pace with market requirements to provide ample options for purchasers, while an average construction value of $688,000 indicates builders are focusing on high-end, premium residential projects. Building activity across Kiama Downs remains substantially subdued compared to Rest of NSW, lagging the regional per capita benchmark by 62.0%.
Such restricted pipeline volumes commonly bolster value and buyer interest in established homes, notwithstanding recent upticks in building work. This volume similarly trails nationwide norms, reflecting planning constraints and the mature profile of the locality. Recent planning approvals consist of 75.0% separate houses and 25.0% medium-to-high density formats like townhouses or apartments, preserving suburban character while offering options for space-focused households. This composition contrasts with existing stock (presently 93.0% standalone houses), highlighting land supply limitations as well as shifting lifestyle and price considerations. Furthermore, registering approximately 257 people per approval underscores the low-density landscape. Demographic projections indicate an expansion of 145 residents for Kiama Downs by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly baseline. Under prevailing residential development volumes, incoming construction should comfortably satisfy demand, supporting prospective buyers and potentially enabling demographic growth above baseline forecasts.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Kiama Downs. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.88 billion. 11 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Community growth and economic outcomes are heavily shaped by planning frameworks and capital works. AreaSearch has pinpointed 1 strategic project positioned to influence the district, with key surrounding developments comprising Bombo Precinct, Springside Hill, Illawarra-Shoalhaven Regional Transport Plan 2041, and New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services.
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Bombo Quarry Precinct
The Bombo Quarry Precinct project involves transforming the state-significant quarry site into a sustainable new precinct featuring up to 2,000 residences including apartments, townhouses, and medium-to-low density housing with affordable options, along with commercial spaces, public open parklands, and pedestrian links.
Akuna Street Mixed-Use Development
A major mixed-use State Significant Development in central Kiama, comprising 82 shop-top housing units, retail premises including one supermarket (Aldi tipped), food and drink premises, and over 200 basement car parking spaces. The $66 million development by Level 33 Property Development occupies the largest redevelopment parcel in Kiama's town centre. After the Southern Regional Planning Panel rejected the original proposal as too bulky and tall, Level 33 withdrew its Land and Environment Court case and engaged the NSW Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).The project was declared a State Significant Development by the NSW Government in late December 2025, permitting up to 8 storeys and bypassing local council height controls of 6 storeys. A formal public exhibition period under the SSD pathway is expected in 2026. Heritage retention of the existing listed house and new public laneways through to Terralong Street remain part of the proposal. Kiama Council and the local community continue to advocate for a scale consistent with local planning controls.
New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services
A major health infrastructure project delivering a new multi-storey greenfield hospital at Dunmore. Key features include an expanded emergency department with a rooftop helipad, specialized elective surgery theatres, mental health inpatient units, and comprehensive outpatient services alongside regional network upgrades.
Shoalhaven Street Precinct
A 2-hectare Council-owned site in the heart of Kiama comprising the former Works Depot and the adjoining Big River site, spanning frontages to both Shoalhaven Street and Belvedere Street. The NSW Government has finalised the State Significant Rezoning of the site from industrial to residential, enabling delivery of up to 378 new homes with a minimum of 10 percent affordable housing, at a maximum building height of 22m (six storeys). The rezoning also de-lists the heritage-listed former gasworks and removes the site from the Smith Farm Heritage Conservation Area.Council will prepare a site-specific Development Control Plan ahead of future development applications, with public open space to be delivered as part of the development. The site is close to Kiama town centre and railway station.
South Kiama Urban Release Area
A 40-hectare masterplanned urban release area for approximately 380 residential lots to be delivered over stages. Stage 1 includes 81 residential lots, a local park, and riparian corridor regeneration. The Development Control Plan was adopted February 2025, and the Stage 1 DA was approved by Council on 16 December 2025. The developer has secured an approximate $30 million Planning Agreement for infrastructure delivery.
Illawarra-Shoalhaven Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan
The 20-year strategic blueprint for the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region's transport network, released in draft form in December 2025. The Draft SRITP proposes more than 45 initiatives spanning roads, public transport, active transport, freight and land-use integration to support significant population and economic growth. Public consultation closed February 2026 and the final plan is being prepared. Key priorities include improved public transport connectivity, safer roads, better freight access, and stronger links between housing, employment and essential services across the Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven local government areas.
Crowne Plaza Shell Cove Marina
Luxury harbourfront hotel featuring 179 contemporary rooms, serviced apartments, function facilities including the Marina Ballroom, cafe, restaurant, bar, and a resort-style pool as part of the coastal masterplan.
The Waterfront Shell Cove
The Waterfront Shell Cove is a 2.1 billion AUD master-planned coastal community developed by Frasers Property Australia in partnership with Shellharbour City Council. The project features a 270-berth marina, a vibrant town centre, and approximately 3,250 homes. Significant milestones in 2026 include the ongoing construction of the Vela Apartments (completion late 2026) and the official ground-breaking of the Shellharbour Boathouse in April 2026, which will provide dry-stack storage and marine maintenance services upon its scheduled opening in July 2027.
2,703 residents of Kiama Downs are employed, from a labour force of 2,767. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 67.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,755, about 75% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Kiama Downs maintains a highly qualified local workforce with prominent employment across vital community services, accompanied by an unemployment rate sitting at merely 2.3% and annual job growth reaching 2.6% per AreaSearch aggregations. As of March 2026, 2,703 residents participate in employment, with local unemployment tracking 1.8% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, alongside an elevated participation rate of 67.1% (compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW). Moreover, 32.1% of working residents noted working from home in Census returns, though pandemic-related movement restrictions during that period must be factored in.
The principal sectors providing employment to local residents comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Representation within education & training is especially pronounced, exceeding regional concentrations by 1.5 times. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.6% of local employment versus 5.3% across the wider region. Given the contrast between local resident employee totals and internal working numbers, the neighborhood operates largely as a commuter area with fewer employment options situated within its immediate borders. SALM and ABS datasets analyzed by AreaSearch across broader statistical boundaries indicate that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 2.6% while the labor force expanded by 2.7%, nudging local unemployment upward by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW observed an employment drop of 0.9%, a 0.4% contraction in the labor pool, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements. Projecting these five and ten-year national industry growth expectations (6.6% and 13.7% respectively) across local industry allocations suggests Kiama Downs could experience an employment increase of 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, noting this modeling reflects illustrative sector weighting rather than localized demographic modeling.
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Median household income in Kiama Downs is $2,103 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $872 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,934 a year against an average of $77,163. The average runs 46% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 the latest ATO tax statistics released for financial year 2023 at the postcode level, median taxable income across the suburb of Kiama Downs stands at $52,934, alongside a mean of $77,163. These figures track well above national averages and compare favorably to the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and mean of $65,215. Incorporating Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023 places adjusted figures near $58,397 (median) and $85,126 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household tiers, local incomes sit around the 67th percentile nationally.
The predominant earnings cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 per week bracket, containing 32.4% of residents (1,618 people), aligning with the wider area benchmark of 29.9%. A substantial 30.7% earn above $3,000/week, confirming strong local purchasing power, while residents retain 87.3% of income following accommodation expenses, placing the community in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kiama Downs had 1,745 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 1% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 23.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show the local dwelling landscape consists of 92.8% standalone houses and 7.2% alternative residential formats (encompassing apartments, townhouses, and other types), diverging from the Regional NSW profile of 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. Outright ownership is elevated at 47.0%, while 39.5% hold a mortgage and 13.4% rent their home. Across the market, typical monthly mortgage costs sit at $2,200 (compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW and an Australian benchmark of $1,863), whereas weekly rent averages $490 (compared to $330 regionally and $375 across the country).
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kiama Downs counted 1,745 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 83.0%, consisting of 38.3% couples with children, 34.4% couples without offspring, and 9.4% lone parents. The remaining 17.0% represents non-family accommodation, divided between single-person dwellings at 16.0% and shared living arrangements at 1.5%. An average household size of 2.8 people exceeds the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.1% of adults in Kiama Downs hold a university qualification, including 20.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 27.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment throughout Kiama Downs outpaces broader geographical standards, with 30.1% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university credentials, surpassing the 19.9% in the SA3 area and 21.3% in Rest of NSW. Within this cohort, bachelor degrees represent 20.0%, postgraduate awards account for 6.2%, and graduate diplomas make up 3.9%. Practical and vocational qualifications are also widely held, with 40.9% of the 15+ population having technical training across certificates (27.4%) and advanced diplomas (13.5%). Engagement with formal learning institutions is high, involving 29.1% of the resident population. Among these learners, 10.1% attend primary school, 8.6% are in secondary schooling, and 3.7% are enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kiama Downs reaches 70 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 210 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 networks in Kiama Downs feature 70 operating stops dedicated to bus connections. Across these points, 13 distinct routes operate to deliver 214 weekly services. Access is strong, as dwellings sit an average of 105 meters away from the nearest boarding point. Due to its residential profile, outbound travel is standard, with private motor vehicles accounting for 97% of travel. Motor vehicle ownership registers at 1.8 per household, exceeding regional standards, while 32.1% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census (which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings).
Across all transit corridors, service frequency averages 30 trips per day, translating to roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
67.8% of residents in Kiama Downs report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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 by AreaSearch indicate favorable wellness measures across Kiama Downs, marked by subdued illness and mortality rates across all age brackets. Moreover, private medical insurance uptake is elevated, encompassing roughly 57% of the community (~2,868 people), compared to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments, diagnosed in 9.0 and 8.1% of the community, while 67.8% report no long-term medical conditions whatsoever (outperforming the Regional NSW rate of 63.3%). Health profiles among working-age individuals align with standard expectations. The neighborhood features an older demographic structure, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 25.8% (1,288 people) versus 23.3% across Regional NSW, while elderly wellness outcomes remain solid and correspond closely with nationwide benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kiama Downs is largely Australian-born, at 86.8% of residents, with 4.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.0%) and Australian (29.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Kiama Downs track below broader levels, as 86.8% of residents were born domestically, 92.9% hold Australian citizenship, and 95.9% speak solely English in the home. In terms of faith, Christianity is the leading religion, adhered to by 53.5% of locals relative to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage, the primary heritage backgrounds reported are English (32.0%), Australian (29.0%), and Scottish (9.9%). Several other heritages show elevated local representation relative to regional figures, including Macedonian at 0.5% (versus 0.4% regionally), Maltese at 0.6% (versus 0.4%), and Irish at 9.8% (versus 8.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kiama Downs is 43. 20.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in the suburb of Kiama Downs generally tracks Regional NSW benchmarks, with no cohort differing by more than 5.7 percentage points. As of August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 43, matching both the 2021 Census result for the area and the Regional NSW figure at that time, while sitting above Australia's Census median of 38. Seniors and retirees aged 65+ now represent an estimated 25.8% of the community, up from 21.2% at the Census. Looking forward to 2041, residents aged 25 - 44 will drive future expansion, adding 117 residents (13%) to reach 1,006.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kiama Downs
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 1 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 5 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,087 at the 2021 Census → 4,996 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 (SAL12125). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.