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The median house price in Macksville is $700k. House values have moved 5.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Macksville has an estimated 2,806 residents. That puts 253 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 investigations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region and new address records validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident population of the suburb of Macksville is calculated to be approximately 2,806 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 24 individuals (0.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,782 people. The variation is deduced from the resident count of 2,802, computed by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ERP data published by the ABS (June 2025) and an extra 73 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population size corresponds to a density ratio of 252 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per inhabitant and scope for subsequent growth. Demographic expansion in the locality was chiefly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 89.0% of all population increases during recent timeframes. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Expansion rates by age bracket from these compilations are also applied to all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, a population rise slightly under the median of regional areas nationwide is anticipated, with the suburb of Macksville projected to expand by 192 individuals to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 6.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
101 new dwellings have been approved in Macksville over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That is 7.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Macksville has registered approximately 20 residential properties approved annually, summing to an estimated 101 homes over the prior 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 5 approvals have been documented. With an average of only 0.3 people per year migrating to the area for each dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing buyers with extensive options and establishing capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts, while new homes are being built at an average value of $420,000—slightly above the regional average—suggesting a focus on quality developments.
Also, $47.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. Relative to the Rest of NSW, Macksville has slightly more development (30.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), preserving reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand, though building activity has slowed in recent years. New building activity shows 72.0% standalone homes and 28.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 91.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. The estimated count of 624 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Macksville is expected to grow by 188 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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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 36 current infrastructure and development projects close to Macksville, worth an estimated $219 million. 12 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities. 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Pacific Highway Upgrade: Hexham To Brisbane, Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, Corridor Preservation For East Coast High Speed Rail, and Queensland New South Wales Interconnector, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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14-22 Boundary Street Macksville - Serviced Apartments Conversion
Proposed adaptive re-use of the former Macksville Community Health Centre into tourism and visitor accommodation. DA2023/067 (Romsen Pty Ltd) seeks to convert the existing low-rise hospital buildings into 80 self-contained serviced apartments and a 9-room staff residence, with a new 25 m swimming pool, private restaurant, gym conversion, multi-purpose sports court and upgraded landscaping. The site is zoned R1 General Residential and is bounded by Giinagay Way to the east and Nancye Roberts Drive to the west.As at the latest available council reporting the application remained under assessment with additional information requested; no public evidence of final determination has been identified as of mid-2026.
Nambucca Heads Lifestyle Estate
Over 50s land lease community by Lincoln Place with no entry, exit or deferred management fees. Amenities include community hall, BBQ area and access to medical services and supermarkets. Ongoing home releases; new homes coming soon with enquiries handled by the on-site team.
TAFE NSW Nambucca Heads Connected Learning Centre
State-of-the-art facility providing greater access to skills training and employment outcomes through a mix of online, face-to-face, and blended learning options. The CLC offers digital technologies like simulations and virtual learning experiences, and a range of courses including education support, business, visitor information services, and hospitality. Features include collaboration pods, computer hub, connected learning classrooms, maker space, media lounge, mobile training units, print shop, tech bar, virtual learner support space, workbooth, free parking, bike racks, digital library services, guest Wi-Fi, student kitchenette, vending machines, student lounge, laptop borrowing, and an outdoor learning area.
Vista Apartments
Five three-bedroom luxury apartments offering breathtaking views of the Nambucca River and coastline, with high-end finishes, spacious open-plan layouts, secure access, internal lift to all levels, and two undercover parking spaces per apartment.
Valla Urban Growth Area
The Valla Urban Growth Area is a long-planned mixed-use precinct near the Pacific Highway at Valla, intended to address residential and industrial land shortages on the NSW Mid North Coast. Stage One is under construction and will deliver 14 fully serviced industrial lots, with 13 lots expected to be released from mid to late 2026. Current works include the first internal road, water, sewer, stormwater, electrical, lighting and communications infrastructure. Future stages are planned to include about 700 homes, a town centre, further industrial land, schools, open space and public amenities.Council expects the completed precinct to support up to 2800 jobs and add about AUD 380 million per year to the local economy.
Nambucca River Foreshore Walk and Cultural Way
Improvements to the foreshore walk from the Visitor Information Centre to the V-Wall, including boardwalk replacement, signage, and art installations to promote cultural, historical, and environmental awareness of the Nambucca River. The project includes the addition of public art elements as part of ongoing enhancements.
Main Beach Protective Seawall and Bleachers
Construction of a 180-metre coastal protection wall including 40 metres of bleacher steps, new pedestrian footpath, beach stairs, ramps, shower, and viewing platform at Main Beach, Nambucca Heads, to protect against coastal erosion and enhance public amenities.
Nine-Building North Coast Complex
A nine-building complex of 282 apartments on a 4.82ha vacant greenfield site. The development features a mix of residential and retail, permitted within the medium-density residential zoning. Stage 2 includes four residential buildings up to five storeys with 108 units, offering one to four-bedroom apartments. The second tranche includes five buildings of up to six storeys with 175 residential and serviced apartments, plus 1000 sqm of retail outlets. This project overlaps with 'The Rocks' development, but the proposed expansion of 'The Rocks' for 282 apartments was refused in 2024, confirming this as a distinct project.
997 residents of Macksville are employed, from a labour force of 1,056. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 46.4%. 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 2,379, about 85% 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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Macksville possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026997 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.5% above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (46.4% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 7.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
The area has particular employment specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Meanwhile, professional & technical has limited presence with 2.9% employment compared to 5.1% regionally. The predominantly residential 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, during the year to March 2026, the labour force decreased by 4.3% alongside a 4.8% employment decline, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. This compares to Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, labour force contracted by 0.4%, and unemployment rose 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Macksville. 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 Macksville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% 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 Macksville is $944 a week (about $49,000 a year), with median personal income at $511 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $37,472 a year against an average of $46,519. 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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The suburb of Macksville's income level is lower than average on a national basis according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Macksville's median income among taxpayers is $37,472 and the average income stands at $46,519, which compares to figures for Regional NSW's of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $41,339 (median) and $51,320 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Macksville all fall between the 2nd and 4th percentiles nationally.
The earnings profile shows the largest segment comprises 32.7% earning $800 - 1,499 weekly (917 residents), diverging from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 29.9%. Economic circumstances reflect widespread financial pressure, with 40.3% of households operating within modest weekly budgets below $800. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Macksville had 1,087 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 2% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 33.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Macksville, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 91.1% houses and 8.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Macksville was well beyond that of Regional NSW, at 43.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (26.1%) or rented (30.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional NSW average at $1,300, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $320, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, Macksville's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Macksville counted 1,087 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 32% 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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Family households dominate at 65.0% of all households, comprising 20.5% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 16.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 35.0%, with lone person households at 31.6% and group households comprising 3.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.5% of adults in Macksville hold a university qualification, including 8.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 88% of areas nationally. A further 31.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 951 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 952 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 area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (11.5%) substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 8.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (8.6%) and certificates (31.1%). Educational participation is notably high, with 26.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.6% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Macksville reaches 23 stops on 50 routes, timetabled for about 640 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 analysis reveals 23 active transport stops operating within Macksville comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 50 individual routes, collectively providing 639 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 265 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 92%, with 6% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average. A relatively low 7.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 91 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 27 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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56.4% of residents in Macksville report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 11.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 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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Critical health challenges are evident across Macksville, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be extremely low at approximately 45% of the total population (~1,274 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 11.6 and 10.1% of residents, respectively, while 56.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 28.3% of residents aged 65 and over (794 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Macksville is largely Australian-born, at 90.9% of residents, with 4.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.5%) and English (31.5%). 7.1% 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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Macksville was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 90.7% of its population being citizens, 90.9% born in Australia, and 95.4% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Macksville was found to be Christianity, which makes up 60.0% of people in Macksville. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Macksville are Australian, comprising 33.5% of the population, English, comprising 31.5% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.1% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 7.1% of Macksville (vs 4.6% regionally), Maori at 0.4% (vs 0.3%) and Maltese at 0.3% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Macksville is 46, older than 85% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 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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With a median age of 46, Macksville is slightly older than the Regional NSW figure of 43 as well as significantly higher than the national norm of 38. The 75 - 84 age group shows strong representation at 10.6% compared to Regional NSW, whereas the 45 - 54 cohort is less prevalent at 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 9.0% to 12.2% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 13.9% to 11.5% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 11.0% to 9.6%.
By 2041, Macksville is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 45 to 54 group will grow by 28% (73 people), reaching 337 from 263. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 52% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25 to 34 and 65 to 74 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Macksville
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 — 73 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,782 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 (SAL12439). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.