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The median house price in Kurri Kurri is $702k, with units at $535k. House values have moved 6.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Kurri Kurri has an estimated 6,437 residents, up from 6,174 at the 2021 Census — a change of 263 people, or 4.3%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 104 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,272 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 evaluations combining broader ABS population updates and address validation figures post-Census, the suburb of Kurri Kurri records an estimated count of 6,437 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared against the 6,174 inhabitants documented in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 263 people, or a 4.3% expansion. This demographic shift is derived from an AreaSearch resident figure of 6,379, based on the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside 104 validated new addresses added after the Census benchmark. The resulting population density stands at 1,272 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the national benchmark assessed by AreaSearch.
With an increase of 4.3% since the census, the suburb of Kurri Kurri trails the Rest of NSW (5.1%) by only 0.8 percentage points, highlighting solid demographic momentum. Inward movement from other states served as the principal driver of this expansion, accounting for roughly 68.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural growth likewise generated positive contributions. Projections for SA2 regions are sourced from 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models using 2022 as the base year, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases based on 2021 where coverage is missing, with age-bracket growth trends extended through 2032 to 2041. Over the longer horizon, the suburb of Kurri Kurri is positioned in the upper quartile among non-metropolitan locations nationwide for projected population expansion. Based on combined SA2 projections, the area is anticipated to expand by 2,210 persons through 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 33.4% across the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
176 new dwellings have been approved in Kurri Kurri over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That is 4.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 80% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 11, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that residential approvals in Kurri Kurri run at approximately 35 dwellings each year. Over the five-year span between FY-21 and FY-25176 homes received approval, including 11 logged during FY-25 to date. Across the five financial periods between FY-21 and FY-25, the local influx averaged 1.5 people annually for every home constructed, reflecting balanced supply and demand dynamics that foster market stability. Furthermore, newly approved dwellings carry an average anticipated build cost of $344,000, sitting below regional benchmarks to provide cost-effective entry points for purchasers.
Non-residential activity remained modest, with commercial approvals totaling $5.1 million during the current financial year. Per capita construction in Kurri Kurri trails the broader benchmark significantly, registering 51.0% below the Rest of NSW average. Such subdued supply additions typically reinforce value retention and buyer interest across existing housing stock. Recent building activity has been split between separate houses (80.0%) and medium or high-density dwellings such as townhouses and apartments (20.0%), reinforcing the neighborhood's family-oriented, spacious suburban character. The presence of roughly 606 people per dwelling approval underscores a mature residential sector. Longer-term modeling indicates an additional 2,152 residents will settle in Kurri Kurri by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If prevailing building volumes continue unchanged, residential construction could lag demographic growth, which may heighten buyer competition and drive upward pressure on dwelling prices.
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 Kurri Kurri, worth an estimated $450 million. A further 37 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.9 billion. 13 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Capital investments and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 1 key undertaking anticipated to influence the immediate region. Prominent developments include the Kurri Kurri Lateral Pipeline (KKLP) and Storage Project, Hunter Power Project (Kurri Kurri Power Station), Hunter Regional Plan 2041, alongside the Heddon Greta South Road and Drainage Improvements.
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Kurri Kurri Lateral Pipeline (KKLP) and Storage Project
The KKLP consists of a 21km gas transmission pipeline and a 24km larger diameter serpentine pipeline functioning as a storage reservoir. It connects the Hunter Power Project in Kurri Kurri to the Sydney to Newcastle pipeline. The A$450 million project completed construction and commenced commissioning in 2025.
Weston Public Preschool
A new public preschool is under construction at Weston Public School as part of the NSW Government's $769 million program to deliver 100 new public preschools co-located with public primary schools. Located in the southeast corner of the school, the preschool will feature two purpose-built rooms, an outdoor play area, and administration, amenities and staff facilities to accommodate up to 40 children per day. WMK Architecture designed the facility and Richard Crookes Constructions is the appointed builder.As of mid-2026, services reticulation throughout the school is complete and the building structure, including the roof, has been finished. Internal services installation is underway, window installation has begun, and external cladding is in progress. Internal linings will start once the building is watertight, with landscaping to follow. The preschool is on track to open for Day 1, Term 1, 2027.
Weston Bears Facility Upgrade
A multi-million dollar upgrade of Weston Bears Park, the home of Weston Bears Football Club, a Newcastle Premier League club founded in 1907. The project refurbished the existing grandstand into a new clubroom, canteen, office, and members' space, and delivered new team change rooms, referee facilities, a gym, and improved spectator amenities, along with a new car park and landscaping. Funded through the Australian Government's Growing Regions Program and Council's operational budget, the upgrade was officially unveiled in March 2026 and is intended to support the club's growth, including a new female football program.The venue has since hosted high-profile fixtures, including an Australia Cup match against A-League club Melbourne City FC.
Avery's Rise
Avery's Rise is an approximately 750-lot masterplanned residential estate at Heddon Greta in the Hunter region. The development continues to release new stages of serviced residential land and house-and-land packages. Recent Stage 5C and Stage 10 releases, together with ongoing home construction, indicate the estate remains under active development with supporting community infrastructure including the new Averys Rise Park.
Heddon Greta South Road and Drainage Improvements
Upgrades to road pavement and stormwater infrastructure across key streets to improve deteriorating road conditions and manage stormwater more effectively, reducing flooding risk. The project involves road pavement and stormwater improvements along Heddon Street and other roads in Heddon Greta.
The Loxford Estate
A large-scale residential development featuring 354 approved homesites across 2000 hectares, with 800 hectares designated as environmental conservation land. Award-winning Hunter-based property developers McCloy Group and Stevens Group are delivering this masterplanned community where contemporary living meets wholesome family lifestyle, featuring vibrant public art, playgrounds, and mature street trees.
Hunter Expressway (M15)
A 39.5 km controlled-access expressway linking the M1 Pacific Motorway near Seahampton/Cameron Park to the New England Highway near Branxton, bypassing Maitland and improving safety, connectivity and travel times across the Hunter region. Opened in March 2014 with an estimated cost of about AUD 1.7 billion.
Heddon Greta - Cliftleigh Corridor Structure Plan
The Structure Plan is a strategic framework adopted by Cessnock City Council to manage rapid urban growth between Kurri Kurri and Maitland. It addresses critical infrastructure needs including the duplication of Main Road (MR195), expansion of the Hunter Water wastewater network, and delivery of new open spaces and community facilities. The plan coordinates development across the Cliftleigh, Heddon Greta, and Avery's Village urban release areas to improve connectivity and liveability in the Hunter region.
2,785 residents of Kurri Kurri are employed, from a labour force of 2,964. Unemployment sits at 6.0%, with participation at 56.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,140, about 80% 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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Statistical area aggregations from AreaSearch indicate that Kurri Kurri sustains a balanced occupational base across manual and professional trades, underpinned by substantial industrial and manufacturing operations. The local jobless rate stands at 6.0%, accompanied by a 1.0% annual rise in workforce numbers. As of March 2026, 2,785 locals are employed, while unemployment sits 1.9% higher than the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW. Labor market engagement is slightly subdued, with a 56.4% participation rate compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Remote work uptake was limited, with Census records indicating 11.9% of workers operating from home, though pandemic-related lockdowns during that period must be noted.
The primary employment fields for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, manufacturing displays high local representation, employing workers at 1.6 times the regional rate. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.1% of local employment, well underneath the regional level of 5.3%. Comparisons between Census resident counts and local employment numbers indicate that the predominantly suburban locality offers constrained internal job opportunities. According to combined ABS and SALM metrics compiled by AreaSearch, employment expanded by 1.0% alongside a 0.1% rise in the total labor pool during the 12 months leading to March 2026, lowering the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. This improvement diverged from Regional NSW, which recorded a 0.9% drop in employed persons, a 0.4% reduction in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term outlooks can also be inferred from the Mar-26 Jobs and Skills Australia projections. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by discipline. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Kurri Kurri's current industry composition indicates localized employment gains of 5.9% across five years and 12.8% across ten years, serving as an illustrative model that excludes local population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kurri Kurri is $1,254 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $636 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,605 a year against an average of $54,635. 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 financial year 2023 ATO tax statistics published by AreaSearch, Kurri Kurri records a median taxpayer income of $46,605 and an average of $54,635. These figures track below the Australian standard as well as Regional NSW, where the median is $52,390 and the average reaches $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures for March 2026 adjust to roughly $51,415 for median earnings and $60,273 for average earnings. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit in the 16th to 17th percentile range nationally.
A plurality of earners (31.5%, or 2,027 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring the regional proportion of 29.9%. Affordability challenges remain substantial, with residual income after housing costs measuring 82.1%, ranking in the 16th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kurri Kurri had 2,430 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 4% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,417 a month. Rent absorbs 25.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. 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 structural data indicates that detached houses account for 83.2% of residential properties in Kurri Kurri, while semi-detached homes, units, and other configurations make up 16.8%, closely tracking the Regional NSW breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands at 30.4%, trailing broader non-metropolitan levels, while 34.9% of households carry a mortgage and 34.7% rent. Typical housing overheads are substantially lower than regional and national figures: monthly mortgage repayments median at $1,417 against $1,733 for Regional NSW and $1,863 nationally, while weekly rents median at $320 compared to $330 in Regional NSW and $375 across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kurri Kurri counted 2,430 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 31% 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 living arrangements at 65.8%, consisting of 24.1% couples raising children, 22.9% couples without dependents, and 17.6% single parent households. The remaining 34.2% comprise non-family living situations, dominated by single-occupant homes at 31.3% and shared group dwellings at 2.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.4 people, perfectly aligning with the wider Regional NSW norm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
8.7% of adults in Kurri Kurri hold a university qualification, including 6.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 93% of areas nationally. A further 34.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,731 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 930 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 attainment levels present developmental hurdles in the locality, with 8.7% of residents holding higher education degrees compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Among university qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 6.7%, postgraduate awards account for 1.1%, and graduate diplomas comprise 0.9%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are widespread, with 41.6% of the population aged 15+ holding trade training, consisting of 34.4% with certificate-level awards and 7.2% with advanced diplomas. Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 26.2% of inhabitants participating in educational programs. This cohort includes 9.3% attending primary schools, 7.2% enrolled in secondary institutions, and 2.4% engaged in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kurri Kurri reaches 50 stops on 47 routes, timetabled for about 700 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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The local public transit network includes 50 bus stops spread across Kurri Kurri, which are integrated into 47 separate routes delivering a collective total of 702 scheduled trips weekly. Proximity to transit is high, with locals situated an average of 191 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburban character of the area, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 96% of journeys and vehicle ownership standing at 1.4 cars per household. A modest 11.9% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census, subject to potential COVID-19 influences.
Across all transit lines, timetable scheduling provides an average of 100 daily trips, which translates to roughly 14 departures per stop each week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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56.7% of residents in Kurri Kurri report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 9.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.8 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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Analyses of chronic conditions and mortality rates by AreaSearch highlight significant health burdens in Kurri Kurri that impact both older and younger demographics. Uptake of private health insurance is particularly subdued, covering roughly 49% of residents (~3,127 people), in contrast to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW and 55.7% across Australia. Prevalent medical diagnoses within the population include mental health conditions (12.7%) and arthritis (10.7%), whereas 56.7% of locals reported no long-term illnesses, below the 63.3% level observed across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts show an increased incidence of persistent ailments. Residents aged 65 and over total 1,210 people, or 18.8% of the community, tracking underneath the 23.3% proportion in Regional NSW, with senior health indicators broadly matching wider nationwide patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kurri Kurri is largely Australian-born, at 94.2% of residents, with 2.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.0%) and English (32.3%). 8.4% 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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Cultural homogeneity is pronounced in Kurri Kurri, with Australian citizens comprising 92.1% of the population, 94.2% born domestically, and 97.9% speaking solely English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 51.8% of residents relative to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parental birthplaces, the primary reported backgrounds are Australian (34.0%), English (32.3%), and Australian Aboriginal (8.4%). Specific divergences also emerge across other heritage groups: Scottish ancestry is higher locally at 8.4% (against 8.0% regionally) and Samoan accounts for 0.2% (against 0.1%), whereas Macedonian background accounts for 0.1% (against 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kurri Kurri is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.3% 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 demographic profile of the suburb of Kurri Kurri skews younger than surrounding non-metropolitan districts. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that 30.0% of the community consists of adults aged 25 - 44, compared to 23.5% in Regional NSW, while seniors aged 65+ account for 18.8% versus 23.3% regionally. The median age is estimated at 37 years, representing a decrease from 38 recorded at the 2021 Census and sitting 6 years below the Regional NSW benchmark of 43 from that Census. The 25 - 44 cohort showed the most pronounced growth since the Census, expanding from 25.8% to 30.0%, and is anticipated to drive future expansion with an expected addition of 827 residents (43%) to reach 2,758 by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kurri Kurri
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 104 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,174 at the 2021 Census → 6,437 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 (SAL12229). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.