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The median house price in Lightning Ridge is $300k. House values have moved 5.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Lightning Ridge has an estimated 1,986 residents, up from 1,946 at the 2021 Census — a change of 40 people, or 2.1%. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 ABS population updates for the wider region and new address validations performed by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Lightning Ridge has an estimated population of 1,986 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 40 residents (2.1%) from the 2021 Census, when 1,946 individuals were recorded. This estimation is based on a resident population of 1,984 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 2 validated new addresses added after the Census. The population density stands at 0.90 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with significant space per resident.
The 2.1% growth rate in the suburb of Lightning Ridge since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region's rate of 1.3%, positioning the locality as a regional leader in population growth. This growth was largely supported by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 70.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 localities missing from this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are utilized. Projected age-group growth rates from these sources are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the total population is projected to shrink over this timeframe, with a projected reduction of 494 residents by 2041 under this framework. Conversely, expansion is projected in particular age cohorts, led by residents aged 85 and over, which is expected to rise by 23 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Property development in the suburb of Lightning Ridge is extremely quiet, averaging under one approval annually, with a total of 2 approvals registered over a five-year timeframe. Minimal construction activity of this nature is typical for rural localities where residential demand is low and development is naturally constrained by local requirements and utility limits. Because approvals are so sparse, individual building projects can disproportionately influence annual statistics and comparisons. Property development in the suburb of Lightning Ridge is naturally far less frequent than the average across the Rest of NSW, and this quiet trend is also below national patterns.
Given that demographic forecasts indicate a stable or contracting population, residential real estate demand is expected to ease in the suburb of Lightning Ridge, presenting favorable conditions for prospective buyers.
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 34 current infrastructure and development projects close to Lightning Ridge, worth an estimated $2.2 billion. 8 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, transport & logistics and residential development. 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 updates, planning decisions, and major projects represent significant drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects likely to influence this locality. Broader regional projects of interest include the Queensland Southern Rez, the Newell Highway Upgrade, the NSW Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) Program, and the Corridor Preservation For East Coast High Speed Rail, with details provided on those most relevant to the area.
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Ampol Residual Land Portfolio - 104 Victoria Street, St George
Vacant 3,041 sqm former Ampol service station site in St George town centre, offered as part of a 13-site national Ampol Residual Land Portfolio. The site has undergone comprehensive remediation including removal of underground fuel infrastructure and is considered development-ready. Zoned for commercial use, the site is marketed by Cushman and Wakefield via Expressions of Interest (closing 25 June 2025) for redevelopment across retail, mixed-use, commercial or other uses. Agents are Daniel Cullinane and Patrick Birchley of Cushman and Wakefield Investment Sales.
Moree Water Treatment Plant Upgrades
Planned upgrades to the Moree water treatment system to improve drinking water security, treatment reliability, monitoring and capacity. Current Moree Plains Shire planning documents continue to identify water treatment works under the Integrated Water Cycle Management program, alongside other water infrastructure upgrades across the shire.
Moree Hospital Redevelopment
A 105 million AUD transformation of Moree Hospital delivering a new purpose-built Acute Services Building. Key features include an expanded emergency department, modern operating theatres, medical imaging, birthing and inpatient units, and pathology services. As of early 2026, the project has reached the structural phase with concrete pours finalized and works progressing on the roof and internal partitions, alongside the demolition of the Crane and Glennie buildings.
Inland Rail - Narrabri to North Star - Phase Two
Phase Two of the Narrabri to North Star project involves upgrading approximately 13km of existing track crossing the Mehi-Gwydir floodplain from Alice Street, Moree to the eastern side of the Moree Gun Club, plus construction of approximately 2km of new track at Camurra, north of Moree. The project includes 1,100 drainage culverts, redevelopment of nine level crossings, rebuilding of eight bridges, and a 1.3km spur to reconnect the Weemelah line. Environmental approvals are currently being finalized with DPHI, and site investigations are continuing through 2025.
Aboriginal Housing Development Program - Moree
Affordable housing program led by the NSW Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) to deliver culturally appropriate homes for Aboriginal families in Moree, with community-oriented features and design. Recent AHO activity in Moree includes delivery of modular duplex homes via contracted builders; this record tracks a broader 45-dwelling program across the township.
Moree Special Activation Precinct
A NSW Government-led Special Activation Precinct designed to leverage Moree's location on the Newell Highway and the Melbourne-Brisbane Inland Rail to attract investment in high-value horticulture, agrifood processing, freight and logistics, and renewable energy. The masterplan covers 4,716 hectares with a 40-year vision to create up to 4,000 jobs. In March 2026, the NSW Government adopted a scaled-back delivery approach proposed by Moree Plains Shire Council, reducing the initial activation area from 300 to around 100 hectares of fully serviced government-owned industrial land and from 3.3 km to about 1.9 km of new road, in order to limit ongoing maintenance costs to ratepayers.Stage 1 enabling infrastructure works (roads, drainage, water, sewer and electrical services) are valued at around 79 million dollars, with NSW Public Works having closed tenders in late 2025 and contract award expected in 2026. A 13.5 million dollar Essential Energy zone substation upgrade is anticipated for completion in 2027. Construction works on Stage 1 are scheduled to commence in 2026.
Moree Secondary College Campus Consolidation
The project consolidated Moree Secondary College's two campuses into a single operational campus at Albert Street, with associated minor upgrades and works to enable one-site delivery from Term 1 2024.
Moree Regional Airport Upgrades
Staged upgrades to Moree Regional Airport led by Moree Plains Shire Council to increase capacity and resilience for passenger, freight and aeromedical operations supporting the Moree Special Activation Precinct. A multi-stage apron expansion was completed in mid-2024, enabling regular Q400 aircraft operations and larger arrivals such as RAAF C130J-30 Hercules. In February 2025 the Australian Government committed 1 million AUD under the Regional Airports Program to upgrade the northern apron, taxiway and three parking bays, establishing a 24-hour aeromedical facility for emergency retrieval services.Earlier stages delivered runway, taxiway and apron lighting upgrades including a Precision Approach Path Indicator system, funded jointly by the NSW Restart NSW Fund, the Australian Government's National Stronger Regions Fund and Council. Further terminal and runway enhancements remain flagged in planning documents to align with growth from the adjoining Special Activation Precinct.
630 residents of Lightning Ridge are employed, from a labour force of 712. Unemployment sits at 11.5%, with participation at 43.1%. 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 1,723, about 87% 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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The labor force in the suburb of Lightning Ridge is distributed across white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with a solid representation of essential service industries, an unemployment rate of 11.5%, and an annual employment growth estimate of 3.1% based on AreaSearch statistical compilations. As of March 2026, there are 630 employed residents, while the unemployment rate is 7.4% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, indicating room for progress. Additionally, labor force participation is low, standing at 43.1% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census records indicate that a minor 10.4% of residents worked from home, although this may reflect the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are hospitality, healthcare and social assistance, and education and training. The locality features a high concentration of hospitality workers, with employment in this sector reaching 2.2 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for a mere 0.8% of the local workforce, which is below the 5.8% recorded across Regional NSW. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident workforce suggests that local job opportunities within the area are limited. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for the 12 months leading up to March 2026 shows that local employment expanded by 3.1% while the overall labor force shrank by 3.4%, resulting in a 5.7 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for future labor demand in the suburb of Lightning Ridge. These five-year and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by industry. Applying these national projections to the local employment structure suggests that employment in the suburb of Lightning Ridge could grow by 5.9% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lightning Ridge is $792 a week (about $41,000 a year), with median personal income at $476 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $35,792 a year against an average of $42,910. 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 statistics released by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Lightning Ridge recorded a median income of $35,792 and an average income of $42,910. This is below national benchmarks and compares to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of roughly $39,486 and an average of $47,338 as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Lightning Ridge between the 0th and 2nd percentiles nationally.
Looking at individual earnings, 37.4% of the population (742 people) earn between $400 and $799 weekly, which contrasts with Regional NSW where the $1,500 to $2,999 bracket is most common at 29.9%. Lower-income households are highly represented, with 50.0% of households earning less than $800 per week, suggesting financial pressure for many. Although housing costs are relatively low, with residents keeping 87.7% of their income, total disposable income ranks in only the 3rd percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lightning Ridge had 725 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 2% apartments. 14% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $867 a month. Rent absorbs 25.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwelling types in the suburb of Lightning Ridge at the time of the last Census consisted of 69.0% separate houses and 31.1% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other housing types, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership was high at 51.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (14.3%) or tenants (34.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $867, which is below the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $200 compared to the Regional NSW average of $330.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Lightning Ridge are well below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also significantly lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lightning Ridge counted 725 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 44% 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 represent 51.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 14.7%, couples without children at 23.1%, and single-parent households at 13.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 48.3%, with single-person households making up 43.8% and group households representing 4.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.7% of adults in Lightning Ridge hold a university qualification, including 10.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 81% of areas nationally. A further 33.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 349 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 798 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality presents opportunities for educational development, as university graduation rates stand at 13.7%, which is below the NSW state average of 32.2%. Among those with higher education, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.9% and postgraduate degrees at 1.7%. Technical and vocational qualifications are highly prevalent, with 44.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 33.2%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 34.2% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This enrollment is comprised of 13.5% in primary schools, 10.8% in secondary schools, and 2.1% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Lightning Ridge means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure consists of 80 active stops in the suburb of Lightning Ridge, including both rail and bus services. These stops are served by 8 routes that provide a combined total of 72 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is favorable, with residents living an average of 398 meters from their nearest stop. The area is mostly residential, with a majority of working residents commuting to other areas; private vehicles are the main transport mode at 82%, while 11% of residents walk to work. Dwelling vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2, which is below the regional average.
A minor 10.4% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit services average 10 daily journeys across the local network, which translates to virtually no weekly trips when averaged across each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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54.9% of residents in Lightning Ridge report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 10.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 44.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.3 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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Data from AreaSearch regarding mortality and chronic disease rates highlights notable healthcare challenges in the suburb of Lightning Ridge, with various health conditions impacting both younger and older demographics, and the rate of private health insurance is low at approximately 44% of the population (about 873 people). This compares to a private coverage rate of 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses, affecting 13.3% and 9.3% of residents respectively, while 54.9% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
The working-age cohort exhibits high rates of chronic health conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 30.8% of the population (611 people), compared to 23.4% in Regional NSW, and health outcomes for this older cohort rank lower than national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lightning Ridge is largely Australian-born, at 80.8% of residents, with 11.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.2%) and English (23.2%). 16.9% 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 diversity metrics in the suburb of Lightning Ridge are comparable to regional averages, with citizens accounting for 75.4% of the population, 80.8% of residents born in Australia, and 88.5% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, adhered to by 50.4% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in the suburb of Lightning Ridge are Australian at 24.2% (lower than the regional average of 30.0%), English at 23.2% (lower than the regional average of 30.5%), and Australian Aboriginal at 16.9% (substantially higher than the regional average of 4.6%).
Other ethnic backgrounds show distinct local concentrations, with Serbian ancestry at 2.0% (compared to 0.2% regionally), Hungarian at 0.7% (compared to 0.2% regionally), and Croatian at 1.4% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lightning Ridge is 53, older than 95% of areas nationally. 16.6% 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 median age of residents is 53, which is higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, the suburb of Lightning Ridge has a larger proportion of residents aged 55 to 64 (16.6%) but fewer young people aged 15 to 24 (7.3%). The proportion of residents aged 55 to 64 is higher than the national average of 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, children aged 0 to 4 have increased from 4.6% to 5.9% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 age bracket decreased from 18.2% to 16.6% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.4% to 9.9%.
Projections for 2041 suggest changing age dynamics, with the group aged 85 and over expected to grow by 30% (an increase of 17 people), rising from 57 to 75. This aging trend is highlighted by the expectation that people aged 65 and older will represent all net population growth, while the 75 to 84 and 25 to 34 age brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lightning Ridge
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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,946 at the 2021 Census → 1,986 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 (SAL12329). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.