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The median house price in Kootingal is $600k, with units at $538k. House values have moved 11.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Kootingal has an estimated 2,512 residents, up from 2,313 at the 2021 Census — a change of 199 people, or 8.6%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. Density is about 30 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 evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kootingal has an estimated residency of 2,512 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 199 people (8.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,313 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 2,466, estimated by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 77 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of residency corresponds to a density ratio of 30 persons per square kilometer, a density that offers significant space for each individual. The 8.6% growth in the suburb of Kootingal since the 2021 census outperformed the SA4 region (3.6%) and the Rest of NSW, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population growth in the suburb of Kootingal was largely propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 66.0% of overall population gains in recent times, though all indicators including overseas migration and natural growth remained positive. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas excluded from this dataset, AreaSearch employs the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age bracket from these combined data sources are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead at demographic trends, projections show above median population growth for non-metropolitan areas across the nation, with the suburb of Kootingal expected to expand by 343 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a total gain of 11.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
124 new dwellings have been approved in Kootingal over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 80% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, 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 analysis of ABS building approval statistics distributed from statistical area data, Kootingal has averaged approximately 24 dwellings receiving development approval annually, with an estimated 124 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 21 so far in FY-26. With an average of 1.4 people per year relocating to the area for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the market indicates a healthy equilibrium between supply and demand, fostering steady conditions, while new dwellings are built at an average cost of $390,000.
Furthermore, $12.0 million in commercial approvals have been logged this financial year, pointing to balanced commercial development activity. In comparison to the Rest of NSW, Kootingal exhibits 126.0% more building activity (per person), providing buyers with a wider selection. New residential construction consists of 80.0% detached houses and 20.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the locality's traditional low density layout with an emphasis on family homes that attract those wanting space. This represents a distinct change from the current housing stock (presently 96.0% houses), signaling declining availability of developable land and reflecting evolving lifestyles alongside the demand for more varied, affordable housing choices. The area has approximately 102 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Population forecasts project that Kootingal will add 297 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development trends, new housing supply is expected to easily satisfy demand, presenting favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current 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 Kootingal, worth an estimated $150 million. A further 27 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.59 billion. 11 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and communities. 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 1 a single project has been identified by AreaSearch that is likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Kootingal Residential Growth Precinct, Kingswood Battery Energy Storage System, Tamworth Global Gateway Park, and Lambruk Solar Farm, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Kootingal Residential Growth Precinct
A structure plan for residential expansion east of Kootingal to support population growth and housing diversity over the next 20 years. The precinct covers approximately 645m x 910m and will provide full urban residential lots (450m2 - 1000m2). Two open space areas will be provided, with active transport links connecting to the existing blue/green corridor and the Kootingal urban area. A perimeter road will buffer the State Heritage listed Moonby House. Access is via Limbri Road with a potential northern connection via Grant Street.Development cannot commence until the Kootingal sewerage system is upgraded, which is in early investigation with a minimum five-year lead time. Council deferred adoption of the Regional Structure Plan in December 2025 until early 2026 to workshop community feedback.
Tamworth Regional Skywalk
A 1.47km elevated walking platform rising 120m through the tree canopy from Endeavour Drive to Oxley Scenic Lookout. The structure includes three viewing platforms, two rest areas, and a 20-metre enclosed pedestrian bridge across Scenic Road. Designed for accessibility, it provides a safe pedestrian alternative to the narrow Scenic Road. Construction reached a major milestone in March 2026 with the installation of the bridge and stairs, with finishing works including handrails, lighting, and landscaping now underway.
Carthage Street Rehabilitation
Major pavement rehabilitation of 2.5 kilometers of Carthage Street, one of East Tamworth's busiest roads. The project includes road surface renewal, kerb and gutter replacement, stormwater improvements, safety enhancements including turning lanes at the White Street intersection, a wombat crossing near St Nicholas' Primary School, median traffic islands, kerb blisters and kerb ramps. The project handles approximately 3,000 vehicle movements daily and is being delivered in staged blocks to minimize traffic disruption.
East Tamworth Watermain Replacement
Replacement of aging water infrastructure in East Tamworth, focusing on watermain renewal along Hall Street between Lancaster Avenue and Rosedale Avenue. Part of Council's Strategic Asset Renewal Program to enhance water supply reliability and reduce maintenance costs from aging infrastructure failures.
Calala Battery Energy Storage System
The Calala Battery Energy Storage System is a utility-scale 250 MW / 500 MWh facility located near Tamworth. It consists of two independent stages: a 100 MW portion with a long-term offtake agreement and a 150 MW merchant portion. The site utilizes 138 Tesla Megapacks and connects to the 330kV Tamworth Substation via underground cabling to provide grid firming and frequency control for the National Electricity Market.
Moore Creek Gardens
A residential estate north of Tamworth, offering over 300 lots for housing. The development features modern infrastructure and amenities, including NBN connectivity. Moore Creek Gardens Estate offers a blend of country charm and modern living, featuring spacious lots ranging from 2,000 to over 3,000 square metres, modern amenities, sealed roads, footpaths, underground utilities, and high-speed NBN internet.
Eagle View Estate
Eagle View Estate is a staged master-planned residential subdivision in Moore Creek delivered by MAAS Group Properties. The estate delivers approximately 255 large residential lots ranging from 1000 sqm to 2800 sqm with modern rural infrastructure and scenic valley outlooks. Civil works and staged construction are actively progressing across multiple released stages.
Calala Lifestyle Estate
A gated lifestyle estate in Calala offering 60 Torrens Title villas. The community is designed for a low-maintenance lifestyle and includes a community hall, BBQ area, tennis court, and bowling green.
1,303 residents of Kootingal are employed, from a labour force of 1,353. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 68.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,902, about 76% 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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Kootingal has a balanced labor force spanning white and blue collar jobs, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of only 3.7%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,303 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 0.4% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and labor force participation is significantly higher than standard (68.8% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 13.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be taken into account.
Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows particularly strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. In contrast, accommodation & food employs just 5.6% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 7.8%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, the labour force decreased by 1.7% while employment declined by 3.6%, resulting in the unemployment rate rise by 1.9 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced employment decline of 0.9% and labour force decline of 0.4%, with a 0.5 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Kootingal. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Kootingal's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kootingal is $1,369 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $760 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,485 a year against an average of $59,856. 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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The suburb of Kootingal's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Kootingal's median income among taxpayers is $50,485 and the average income stands at $59,856, which compares to figures for Regional NSW's of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $55,695 (median) and $66,033 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Kootingal, between the 25th and 40th percentiles.
Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.1% of residents (781 people), mirroring the surrounding region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. After housing, 85.6% of income remains, though this ranks at only the 28th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kootingal had 874 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,302 a month. Rent absorbs 23.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Kootingal, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 95.5% houses and 4.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Kootingal was slightly lagging that of Regional NSW, at 36.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (37.5%) or rented (26.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional NSW average at $1,302, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $320, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, Kootingal's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kootingal counted 874 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 949 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 73.1% of all households, comprising 29.6% couples with children, 28.8% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.9%, with lone person households at 24.7% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.4% of adults in Kootingal hold a university qualification, including 8.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 35.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 181 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 913 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 experiences educational difficulties, with university graduation rates (12.4%) falling substantially short of the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents a hurdle as well as an opening for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Practical and technical skills are highly represented, with 44.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications – advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (35.4%). Educational enrollment is remarkably high, with 29.8% of residents currently participating in formal study. This includes 11.9% in primary school, 8.3% in secondary school, and 1.8% pursuing higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kootingal reaches 67 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 420 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 analysis reveals 67 active transport stops operating within Kootingal comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 25 individual routes, collectively providing 419 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 183 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 97%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling. A relatively low 13.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 59 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.1% of residents in Kootingal report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 6.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.5 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 statistics show significant difficulties facing Kootingal, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with common health conditions notable across both younger and older cohorts, and the rate of private health insurance found to be relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~1,271 people). The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and mental health issues, impacting 12.3 and 11.1% of residents, respectively, while 59.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 21.8% of residents aged 65 and over (547 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings even higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kootingal is largely Australian-born, at 95.8% of residents, with 1.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.2%) and English (32.0%). 8.2% 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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Kootingal was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 92.7% of its population being citizens, 95.8% born in Australia, and 98.3% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Kootingal was found to be Christianity, which makes up 63.0% of people in Kootingal. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Kootingal are Australian, comprising 33.2% of the population, English, comprising 32.0% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.9% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 8.2% of Kootingal (vs 4.6% regionally), Hungarian at 0.2% (vs 0.2%) and South Australian at 0.3% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kootingal is 38. 24.7% 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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With a median age of 38, Kootingal is notably under the Regional NSW figure of 43 but is equivalent to the national norm of 38. The 5 - 14 age group shows strong representation at 13.6% compared to Regional NSW, whereas the 35 - 44 cohort is less prevalent at 10.6%. Following the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.6% to 7.4% of the population, while the 85+ cohort increased from 1.4% to 3.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.6% to 11.3% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 14.7% to 13.6%.
Demographic modeling suggests Kootingal's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. Leading the demographic shift, the 25 to 34 group will grow by 27% (79 people), reaching 376 from 296. Meanwhile, numbers in the 15 to 24 age range are expected to fall by 15.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kootingal
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago 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 Jun 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 — 77 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,313 at the 2021 Census → 2,512 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 (SAL12203). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.