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The median house price in Lawson (NSW) is $910k, with units at $620k. House values have moved 3.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Lawson (NSW) has an estimated 2,796 residents, up from 2,651 at the 2021 Census — a change of 145 people, or 5.5%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 384 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates and post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Lawson (NSW) has an estimated resident population of around 2,796 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 145 people (5.5%) compared to the 2021 Census count of 2,651 people. This estimate of 2,796 is derived from AreaSearch's assessment of the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 and 13 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. With a density ratio of 383 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space per resident alongside capacity for further development.
The 5.5% expansion recorded since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (1.6%), establishing the suburb of Lawson (NSW) as a regional growth leader, with natural increase serving as the primary driver by contributing approximately 62.0% of recent overall population gains. AreaSearch applies ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, while using NSW State Government SA2 projections issued in 2022 with 2021 as the base year for areas not covered. Age cohort growth rates from these aggregations are extended across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, future demographic trends for the suburb of Lawson (NSW) indicate population growth slightly below the national area median, with the locality projected to expand by 161 persons to 2041, representing an overall increase of 5.8% across the 16 years.
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74 new dwellings have been approved in Lawson (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, 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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AreaSearch's analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data indicates that Lawson records an average of around 14 new residential dwelling approvals per year, totaling an estimated 74 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 16 so far in FY-25. Demonstrating solid underlying demand that should reinforce property values, an average of 2.4 people per year moved to the area per newly built home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). New residential construction is being delivered at an average expected construction cost of $416,000, aligning with regional standards.
Meanwhile, non-residential development remains limited, with $343,000 in commercial approvals registered this financial year. When measured on a per-capita basis, Lawson generates 142.0% more new residential approvals than Greater Sydney, ensuring abundant options for prospective buyers. Newly approved development has consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the area's established low-density character and emphasizing family residences suited for those seeking open space. Lawson's low-density profile is further highlighted by a ratio of around 199 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, population forecasts project that Lawson will add 161 residents through to 2041. Current residential building volumes appear well matched to absorb this incoming demand, sustaining favorable buying conditions while allowing for potential population growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Lawson (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects close to Lawson (NSW), worth an estimated $408 million. 2 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investments, major planning projects, and regional initiatives significantly impact area performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a direct impact on the area. Broader strategic initiatives of potential relevance include the Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements, Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, Paling Yards Wind Farm, and Sydney Metro Program.
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Echo Point Precinct Upgrade
Multi-stage upgrade of the Echo Point visitor precinct at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. Following the 2020 completion of the sandstone gathering place, Prince of Wales Lookout, and night-lit boardwalk, current works funded by the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program are delivering balustrade and pathway improvements, upgraded lighting, and improved signage at Echo Point. The broader visitor infrastructure program also covers Pulpit Rock and Sublime Point, coordinated with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, improving accessibility and visitor flow for one of Australia's most popular tourism destinations.
Katoomba Town Centre Place Activation Project
The Katoomba Town Centre Place Activation Project delivers high street, arts and culture, and community infrastructure improvements across Katoomba Town Centre. Funded by a $7.5 million NSW Government grant, the project includes upgraded street paving, kerb and guttering, new outdoor public dining facilities, improved outdoor public event spaces, street tree plantings, landscaping, public art, and smart cities technology.
Katoomba Town Centre Upgrade
Council led upgrade program to Katoomba Street and adjacent laneways in Katoomba town centre. Works include continuation and completion of paving, kerb and gutter upgrades, new street furniture and lighting, outdoor dining and event spaces, tree planting and landscaping, public art and heritage interpretation, and improved wayfinding and directional signage. The project is funded by a 7.5 million dollar NSW Government grant and is in the planning and design phase, with construction to follow and completion targeted for 2027.
Lilypad Katoomba
Lilypad Katoomba is a boutique collection of 24 luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses completed in 2024 in the heart of Katoomba, offering mountain views, secure parking and high end finishes. The project delivers new residential stock close to Katoomba Street services and transport, developed by TQM as part of its New South Wales residential portfolio.
Rail Infrastructure Upgrades - Blue Mountains Line (Blaxland to Linden Stations)
The NSW Government is upgrading and modifying rail infrastructure at Blaxland, Warrimoo, Valley Heights, Springwood, Faulconbridge, and Linden stations on the Blue Mountains Line. Works form part of the broader Rail Infrastructure Upgrades project to accommodate the new Mariyung intercity fleet, and include platform modifications, stopping marker adjustments, lighting upgrades, and signalling works. Construction is actively underway at multiple locations as of 2025-2026, with the Mariyung trains having entered passenger service on the Blue Mountains Line in October 2025.
Escarpments Estate
Escarpments Estate is a master-planned residential community adjoining the former Katoomba Golf Course, now an established street-scale estate of around 100 dwellings including houses, townhouses and a small number of units, offering contemporary homes with escarpment and parkland views and ongoing resale activity.
Woolworths Springwood Supermarket
Development of a new full-line Woolworths supermarket (3,489 sqm) and complementary specialty retail tenancy on the corner of Macquarie Road and Raymond Road in central Springwood. The project includes direct-to-boot facilities, lower ground and rooftop parking (159 spaces), new vehicular and pedestrian access, landscaping and public domain upgrades, and restoration and integration of the heritage-listed Oriental Hotel. The Sydney Western City Planning Panel granted development approval unanimously on 6 November 2025. The project team is now working through detailed conditions with Blue Mountains City Council.Construction is expected to take 15 to 18 months once commenced, with a possible start in 2026.
Springwood Tennis Club Upgrade
Upgrade of Springwood Tennis Club in Springwood, NSW, delivered by Blue Mountains City Council with NSW Government Female Friendly Community Sport Facilities and Lighting Upgrades funding. The project replaced outdated floodlights with modern LED lighting, upgraded two courts to hardcourt surfacing and improved female friendly, accessible amenities to create a safer and more inclusive community sport facility.
1,527 residents of Lawson (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,569. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 66.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,175, about 78% 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 by AreaSearch show that Lawson possesses a highly educated labor pool, considerable employment in essential services, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. As of March 2026, 1,527 residents are employed, with the jobless rate tracking 1.5% below the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%, while local labor force participation is 66.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records showed that 40.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure should be viewed alongside the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns. The leading employment industries for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety.
Concentration in education & training is especially prominent, with local employment standing at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, finance & insurance represents only 1.5% of local employment relative to the regional benchmark of 7.3%. Comparisons between the resident workforce and the Census working population indicate that local commercial employment opportunities within the immediate area remain limited. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistical data, the past 12-month period saw a 2.9% contraction in the labor force and a 2.6% reduction in employment, leading to a 0.4 percentage points decline in the unemployment rate. This differed from Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion in the labor force, and a slight reduction in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further perspective on future labor requirements in Lawson across five and ten-year intervals. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with substantial variation across industry sectors. Applying these industry projections to Lawson's workforce composition suggests local job growth could reach 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (this constitutes a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lawson (NSW) is $1,519 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $732 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,979 a year against an average of $58,187. 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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AreaSearch postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023 indicate that the suburb of Lawson has a median taxpayer income of $47,979 and an average of $58,187, which sits below national benchmarks and compares to the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 results in estimated figures of approximately $52,930 (median) and $64,192 (average) as of March 2026. Census income rankings for personal, family, and household earnings in Lawson place the area between the 34th and 36th percentiles.
The primary income group is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, comprising 32.2% of residents (900 people), mirroring regional patterns where 30.9% fall into this band. Housing cost pressures are notable, with 82.9% of income remaining after housing costs (ranking at the 36th percentile), and the local SEIFA income score falls into the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lawson (NSW) had 1,083 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 4% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $387 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,849 a month. Rent absorbs 25.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential accommodation in Lawson was composed of 94.3% separate houses and 5.8% other dwellings (including semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasted with Sydney metro's distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 37.2%, notably higher than Sydney metro, while 44.0% of homes were mortgaged and 18.8% were rented. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $1,849, below the Sydney metro average of $2,427 and the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $387, which is lower than the Sydney metro median of $470 but above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lawson (NSW) counted 1,083 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,142 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 66.6% of local households, consisting of 27.8% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 33.4%, with lone person households representing 30.8% and group households accounting for 2.4%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.7% of adults in Lawson (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 20.5% with a bachelor degree and 9.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 328 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,049 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 local educational profile shows strong tertiary attainment, with 33.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications compared to the SA4 region average of 23.9%. Bachelor degrees represent the highest share at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational qualifications are also widespread, with 34.8% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising 11.0% with advanced diplomas and 23.8% with certificates. Formal education participation is high across the suburb, with 27.3% of residents actively enrolled in study. Among this student population, primary education represents 8.4%, secondary education accounts for 7.0%, and tertiary education comprises 4.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lawson (NSW) reaches 29 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 730 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 connectivity in Lawson includes 29 active transport stops covering bus and rail services. These facilities are linked by 19 individual routes that collectively deliver 732 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is good, with residents typically located 278 meters from their nearest stop. Reflecting its residential character, outward commuting dominates, with private car travel accounting for 87% of trips and rail transport representing 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. In addition, 40.4% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Transit service frequency averages 104 trips per day across the collective network, which translates to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.1% of residents in Lawson (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic condition rates show notable health challenges in Lawson, with widespread chronic conditions present across younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is relatively subdued at approximately 50% of the total population (~1,397 people), below the Greater Sydney level of 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%. The primary reported health conditions in Lawson are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 10.9 and 9.3% of residents, respectively, while 62.1% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents face elevated rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 21.3% of the population (595 people), higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, with health metrics for older residents generally aligning with national distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lawson (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 81.9% of residents, with 6.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.8%) and Australian (26.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Lawson is below average, with 81.9% of the population born in Australia, 91.5% holding citizenship, and 93.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 39.5% of residents. Judaism accounts for 0.2% of the local population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. In terms of parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Lawson are English at 30.8% (exceeding the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 26.4% (above the regional average of 17.8%), and Scottish at 9.3%. Other distinct ancestral representations include Dutch at 1.8% (versus 0.7% regionally), Welsh at 1.1% (versus 0.4%), and French at 0.9% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lawson (NSW) is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 19.9% 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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Lawson exhibits a mature demographic structure. Updated estimates to August 2026 show that 29.5% of residents belong to the middle-aged and young retiree cohort (45 - 64) compared to 22.6% in Greater Sydney, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 23.0% against 31.4% regionally. The median age is an estimated 45 as at August 2026, unchanged from the 2021 Census, where it was 8 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 and higher than the national median of 38. Since the Census, the retiree and elderly group (65+) has risen from 18.5% to an estimated 21.3%.
This senior demographic is forecast to add the largest number of residents by 2041, increasing by 201 (34%) to 797, whereas the cohorts for children, young adults, and young to middle aged adults are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lawson (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,651 at the 2021 Census → 2,796 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 (SAL12298). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.