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The median house price in Lawson (NSW) is $900k, with units at $702k. House values have moved 3.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Lawson (NSW) has an estimated 2,806 residents, up from 2,651 at the 2021 Census — a change of 155 people, or 5.8%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 385 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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Based on analysis of ABS demographic updates for the broader region and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident population of the suburb of Lawson (NSW) is estimated to be approximately 2,806 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 155 people (5.8%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,651 people. The statistic is derived from the resident population of 2,806, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 12 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This size of population results in a density ratio of 384 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per resident and potential room for further development. The 5.8% growth in the suburb of Lawson (NSW) since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (1.6%), making it a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Lawson (NSW) is projected to experience a demographic increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas, with the area expected to increase by 150 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 5.3% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
67 new dwellings have been approved in Lawson (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 5.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Lawson has averaged about 13 new dwellings approved each year, totaling approximately 67 properties over the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 15 approvals have been documented. With an average of 2.1 people per year relocating to the area for every new home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating strong demand that supports property values, new homes are being constructed at an average value of $409,000. There have also been $343,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, showing minimal commercial development activity.
In comparison to Greater Sydney, Lawson exhibits 148.0% higher new home approvals (per person), offering more options for purchasers, although development speed has moderated lately. Furthermore, recent development has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, preserving the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated count of 464 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Lawson is expected to grow by 150 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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, major projects, and planning initiatives are highly influential on an area's performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements, Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, Paling Yards Wind Farm, and Sydney Metro Program, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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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.
1,534 residents of Lawson (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,576. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 66.2%. 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 2,182, 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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Lawson possesses a highly educated workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors, and an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,534 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (66.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 40.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety.
The area demonstrates particularly notable concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average. Meanwhile, finance & insurance has limited presence with 1.5% employment compared to 7.3% regionally. 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, the 12-month period saw labour force decreasing by 2.8% alongside a 2.5% employment decline, causing unemployment to fall by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9%, labour force growth of 1.9%, with unemployment falling marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Lawson. 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 Lawson's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% 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 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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According to the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Lawson has a median taxpayer income of $47,979, and an average taxpayer income of $58,187. This is lower than the national average, and compares to the median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $52,930 (median) and $64,192 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family, and personal incomes all rank modestly in Lawson, sitting between the 34th and 36th percentiles.
Income brackets show that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common, accounting for 32.2% of residents (903 people), which is similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 30.9%. Affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 36th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in 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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At the time of the latest Census, the mix of housing types in Lawson consisted of 94.3% separate houses and 5.8% other options (such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% other options in the Sydney metro area. The rate of outright home ownership in Lawson was significantly higher than the Sydney metro level, standing at 37.2%, with the remaining properties either under a mortgage (44.0%) or rented (18.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in this locality was well below the Sydney metro average at $1,849, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $387, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, Lawson's mortgage repayments are below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lawson (NSW) counted 1,083 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,146 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 households represent the majority of dwellings at 66.6%, consisting of 27.8% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.4%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households making up 2.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average 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 educational profile of this locality is distinct compared to the broader region, with university qualification rates (33.7% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the SA4 region average of 23.9%, showing the community's focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational skills are also prominent, with 34.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (23.8%). Engagement in learning is remarkably high, with 27.3% of local residents currently enrolled in formal studies.
This is comprised of 8.4% in primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 4.6% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Lawson (NSW) reaches 29 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 910 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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Analysis of public transport shows 29 active stops operating in Lawson, including a combination of train and bus services. These locations are served by 20 distinct routes, which together provide 905 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is ranked as good, with residents generally situated 278 meters from the nearest stop. Since it is a mostly residential area, the majority of commuters travel outward, and driving remains the dominant mode at 87%, while 6% travel by train. Car ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. A high 40.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 129 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 31 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Lawson experiences notable health issues, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover found to be relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~1,402 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.9 and 9.3% of residents, respectively, while 62.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 21.4% of residents aged 65 and over (600 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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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Lawson was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 81.9% of its population born in Australia, 91.5% being citizens, and 93.6% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Lawson was found to be Christianity, which makes up 39.5% of people in Lawson. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Lawson are English, comprising 30.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, comprising 26.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Scottish, comprising 9.3% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Lawson (vs 0.4% regionally), French at 0.9% (vs 0.5%) and Dutch at 1.8% (vs 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lawson (NSW) is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 19.6% 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 45-year median age in Lawson is significantly above Greater Sydney's average of 37 similarly considerably older than Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Lawson has a higher concentration of 55 - 64 residents (16.9%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (9.2%). This 55 - 64 concentration is well above the national 11.2%. Following the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.8% to 7.6% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 12.7% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.2% to 13.1%.
Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Lawson's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 41% (86 people), reaching 300 from 213. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 80% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups will see reduced numbers.
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) | 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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,651 at the 2021 Census → 2,806 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 (SAL12298). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.