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The median house price in Lake Haven is $860k, with units at $708k. House values have moved 3.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Lake Haven has an estimated 3,607 residents, up from 3,529 at the 2021 Census — a change of 78 people, or 2.2%. That puts 2,097 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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Lake Haven has an estimated residency of approximately 3,607 as of May 2026, which is based on AreaSearch evaluations of ABS regional demographic updates and post-Census address verification. This represents a gain of 78 individuals (2.2%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 3,529. This calculation is derived from a June 2025 ABS ERP release indicating 3,604 residents, supplemented by 3 validated new addresses since the Census. The suburb of Lake Haven displays a population density of 2,097 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for locations examined across the country.
The 2.2% growth rate since the census trails the broader SA4 region (3.4%) by 1.2 percentage points. The population expansion was almost entirely supported by net overseas migration, which served as the exclusive contributor to demographic growth over recent times. Projections for each SA2 region are drawn from 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia publications, utilizing 2022 as the baseline. For locations where this data is unavailable, the 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Anticipated growth rates for specific age demographics from these sources are extended to span 2032 through to 2041. Based on these demographic forecasts, the suburb of Lake Haven is expected to experience a population expansion that is slightly below the median of all locations evaluated. Aggregate SA2 models point to an increase of 322 residents by 2041, representing a total rise of 8.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
34 new dwellings have been approved in Lake Haven over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, 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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According to ABS residential building approvals mapped to the local area, the suburb of Lake Haven averages approximately 6 approved residential properties annually, totaling 34 approved dwellings over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 2 approvals recorded during FY-26. Amid recent downward population trends, housing supply has successfully met local demand, resulting in a balanced market with healthy buyer options. In addition, commercial development approvals totaling $2.5 million have been logged in the current financial year, emphasizing the predominantly residential nature of the locality. Property development in the area is substantially quieter than in Greater Sydney, sitting 56.0% below the metropolitan average on a per-capita basis.
This minimal supply of fresh builds typically bolsters demand and valuations for the existing housing stock. Construction volume is also lower than the national benchmark, pointing to a mature residential market and potential zoning or geographic constraints. Recently approved building permits are split evenly between standalone houses at 50.0% and medium-to-high density formats like townhouses or units at 50.0%. This shift toward denser housing alternatives provides more attainable entry prices for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. This composition contrasts with the established housing landscape, which consists of 72.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of greenfield land and adapting to modern lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. Long-term projections indicate that the suburb of Lake Haven will add 319 residents by 2041, based on recent quarterly modeling. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of new dwellings may not keep up with demographic growth, which could increase competition among purchasers and put upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Lake Haven
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 28 current infrastructure and development projects close to Lake Haven, worth an estimated $4.15 billion. 7 are already under construction and 7 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include the Lake Haven Centre Redevelopment, the Kanwal-Lake Haven-Gorokan Growth Corridor (Warnervale East / Greater Warnervale), the Madison Rise Estate, and the Gorokan Waterfront Masterplan & Foreshore Revitalisation, with details provided on those most relevant to the community.
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Madison Rise Estate
Madison Rise is a premium residential estate by Allam Property Group situated on elevated land in Woongarrah, Central Coast. The development features 177 turnkey homes with modern inclusions, located near Mackillop Catholic College, Warnervale train station, and the M1 Pacific Motorway. The final stage is scheduled for release in early 2026.
The Sanctuary Estate Hamlyn Terrace
The Sanctuary is a masterplanned house and land estate located in Hamlyn Terrace on the NSW Central Coast. The development offers registered residential lots for detached family homes in close proximity to schools, Wyong Hospital, local shops, and the M1 motorway.
Yeramba Estates Hamlyn Terrace Development
A residential land subdivision located in the Hamlyn Terrace precinct of the Central Coast. The project involves the creation of low-density residential lots designed for family homes, leveraging proximity to the Wyong Hospital and local educational facilities. The estate is part of the broader North Wyong Shire Structure Plan to manage population growth in the region.
Cedarwood Estate
Master-planned residential community in Hamlyn Terrace, offering quality house and land packages for families and investors. The estate features 91 new homes fully serviced with underground power, sewerage, and NBN connectivity. Located near the Pacific Highway and M1 Motorway, with easy access to Wyong Hospital, schools, and major shopping centres.
Warnervale Town Centre - Woolworths
Approved modification for construction and operation of Warnervale Shopping Centre within the Parklands Central Coast masterplanned community. The project includes a Woolworths neighbourhood shopping centre with retail, commercial, medical centre and e-commerce facilities, 489 at-grade car parking spaces, earthworks, road works and supporting infrastructure.
Gorokan Waterfront Masterplan & Foreshore Revitalisation
Council-led long term revitalisation of the Gorokan foreshore along Tuggerah Lake, delivering staged improvements including foreshore public domain upgrades, shared pathways, improved lake access, landscaping, recreation facilities and supporting aquatic infrastructure. The Wallarah Point Peace Park playspace has been completed as an early stage, while broader foreshore improvements continue to be delivered progressively through Council capital works and waterways programs.
Hamlyn View Estate
Hamlyn View Estate is a master planned house and land community on the NSW Central Coast, developed by AVJennings and focused on delivering more than 600 residential lots and completed homes along Sparks Road in Hamlyn Terrace. Earlier stages of the estate have been built out and are occupied, while later stages continue to roll out through additional small lot housing and subdivision activity on the residue land at and around 94 Sparks Road, including a 2025 development application for small lot housing and subdivision on Residue Lot 87 (DA/511/2025) with Central Coast Council, indicating that civil works and dwelling construction are ongoing rather than fully complete.Nearby planning activity for residential flats and subdivision at 94 Sparks Road supports the view that this landholding is being progressively intensified as the final stages of the broader estate are delivered.
Toukley Desalination Water Treatment Plant
A proposed seawater desalination facility adjacent to the existing Toukley Sewage Treatment Plant on Wilfred Barrett Drive, being advanced as a plan-ready drought response project under the Central Coast Water Security Plan. The reverse osmosis facility has an initial design capacity of 30 ML/day with provision for expansion up to 40 ML/day, activated only if dam storage falls below critical triggers. Central Coast Council is currently preparing the Environmental Impact Statement with specialist support from GHD.
1,427 residents of Lake Haven are employed, from a labour force of 1,525. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 49.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce displays a balanced mix of professional and trade roles, with a strong presence of essential service jobs. The unemployment rate is recorded at 6.4%, while employment grew by an estimated 3.3% over the past year. Data from March 2026 shows 1,427 residents are currently employed. The local jobless rate is 2.3% higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is notably lower, standing at 49.4% compared to the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census records show that a modest 19.4% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by temporary pandemic lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. There is a high concentration of workers in healthcare & social assistance, with the local employment share in this sector reaching 1.5 times the regional proportion. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for only 3.7% of jobs locally compared to 11.5% across the wider region. The comparison between the active working population from the Census and the total resident population suggests this largely residential district provides relatively few local job options. Based on SALM and ABS statistics compiled for the broader region, employment rose by 3.3% during the 12 months leading to March 2026, while the overall labour force grew by 3.2%, keeping the unemployment rate virtually unchanged. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force growth both reach 1.9%, with a slight decline in unemployment. Regional demand trends can be further understood through national job forecasts published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year national forecasts have been weighted against the local industry mix to project regional trends. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these trends to the local employment structure suggests a growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this modeling acts as a basic weight-based extrapolation and excludes local population growth trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lake Haven is $1,023 a week (about $53,000 a year), with median personal income at $550 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,739 a year against an average of $50,110. 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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Tax data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayer earnings in this locality are below the national average. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $41,739 and an average income of $50,110, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Adjusting these figures for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of roughly $46,046 for median income and $55,281 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that family, household, and individual earnings all sit within the 4th to 6th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket locally is the $400 - 799 range, which accounts for 30.2% of the population (1,089 individuals), contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common at 30.9%. Financial pressure from housing is notable, with residents keeping only 77.4% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 4th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lake Haven had 1,448 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 5% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 34.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 38.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the local housing stock consisted of 72.0% standalone houses and 28.0% alternative formats such as townhouses, units, and other structures, compared to Sydney's metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Homeownership was high relative to the Sydney metro average, with 37.1% of residents owning their properties outright, while 25.6% were paying off a mortgage and 37.3% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,700, which is considerably below the metropolitan average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $350, compared to the regional metropolitan rate of $470.
These housing expenses are also lower than the national averages, which stand at $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lake Haven counted 1,448 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 62.8%, which includes 17.3% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 18.7% single parents. The remaining 37.2% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 34.1% and shared group households accounting for 3.2%. The median household occupancy stands at 2.2 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.5% of adults in Lake Haven hold a university qualification, including 6.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 34.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 961 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 921 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 show that 9.5% of residents hold a university qualification, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a potential area for targeted educational development. Among university degrees, bachelor programs are the most common at 6.6%, with postgraduate qualifications at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and trade qualifications are common, with 42.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a technical certificate or diploma, including advanced diplomas at 7.8% and certificate-level training at 34.3%. A substantial proportion of the local community is engaged in study, with 27.3% of residents enrolled in formal education.
Primary school students account for 9.6% of the population, secondary students represent 8.1%, and tertiary students make up 2.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lake Haven reaches 31 stops on 64 routes, timetabled for about 3,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services include 31 active bus stops operating in the area, offering a network of 64 routes that handle 3,798 passenger trips each week. Transport access is convenient, with residents usually living within 150 meters of a stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, commuting out of the area is common, and private cars are the main transport mode for 92% of workers. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.1 cars. Working from home was recorded for 19.4% of residents in the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Daily transport services average 542 trips across the network, which equates to roughly 122 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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51.8% of residents in Lake Haven report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 10.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 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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Local health assessments indicate notable wellness challenges, based on mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health issues across various age groups. Access to private health insurance is low, with only about 47% of residents (~1,688 people) holding coverage. This is below the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 12.4% and 11.2% of the population. Meanwhile, 51.8% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The working-age demographic shows elevated rates of chronic illnesses.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 30.3% of the community (1,092 people), compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for senior citizens are generally consistent with national benchmarks for the broader demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lake Haven is largely Australian-born, at 83.5% of residents, with 7.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.8%) and Australian (28.6%). 5.8% 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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The local population displays less cultural diversity than the national average, with citizens representing 86.9% of residents, 83.5% born in Australia, and 92.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 59.7% of the community, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 49.2%. The top ancestries reported are English at 31.8% of the population (well above the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 28.6% (above the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish at 8.0%. Significant demographic differences are evident in other groups, with Australian Aboriginal residents making up 5.8% of the population compared to 1.3% regionally, Maltese representation at 0.7% compared to 1.0% regionally, and Hungarian heritage at 0.3%, matching the regional average of 0.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lake Haven is 49, older than 90% of areas nationally. 22.3% 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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With a median age of 49, the local population is older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 14.5% of the population, whereas the 35 - 44 demographic is relatively small at 9.9% compared to Greater Sydney. The concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds is higher than the national rate of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 increased from 10.6% to 11.6%, while the 45 to 54 demographic shrank from 10.7% to 9.9%.
Projections for 2041 point to shifts in the local age structure, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 35% (adding 141 people) to reach 549 from 407. Grouped together, cohorts aged 65 and over will account for 76% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend of the area, whereas the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 age brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lake Haven
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,529 at the 2021 Census → 3,607 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 (SAL12255). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.