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The median house price in Maitland (NSW) is $698k, with units at $735k. House values have moved 3.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Maitland (NSW) has an estimated 2,285 residents, up from 1,972 at the 2021 Census — a change of 313 people, or 15.9%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 418 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS regional updates and post-Census address validations, the population of the suburb of Maitland (NSW) stands at approximately 2,285 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 313 people (15.9%) compared to the 1,972 people counted in the 2021 Census. Such figures are derived from an estimated resident count of 2,151 calculated by AreaSearch following the latest ABS ERP release in June 2025, alongside 72 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density reaches 417 persons per square kilometer, indicating generous space per resident and scope for additional building.
Outpacing both the broader state and Rest of NSW (5.1%), the suburb of Maitland (NSW) established itself as a regional growth leader with its 15.9% expansion since the 2021 census. Inward interstate migration served as the primary catalyst, generating roughly 79.0% of total population additions over recent timeframes, while overseas migration and natural increases also remained positive contributors. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia for SA2 districts, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year, are implemented by AreaSearch, with gaps filled using the NSW State Government's SA2 projections published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. For the 2032 to 2041 period, cohort-specific age expansion rates from these series are applied across all locations. Based on these demographic models, the suburb of Maitland (NSW) is slated for standout expansion placing within the top 10 percent of regional Australian territories, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an addition of 1,322 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative 52.0% increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
135 new dwellings have been approved in Maitland (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 44% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 47, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval records indicates that Maitland averages approximately 27 residential dwelling approvals annually, totaling an estimated 135 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 47 recorded to date in FY-25. Because only 0.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were added over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction volume has kept pace with or exceeded local requirements, expanding purchaser options and allowing room for faster-than-projected population intake. Furthermore, an average construction cost of $325,000 per new home sits under the regional benchmark, pointing to cost-effective residential development.
Meanwhile, commercial construction approvals reached $21.4 million in the current financial year, signaling steady non-residential development. Compared to Rest of NSW, new residential consent rates in Maitland are moderately elevated (exceeding the regional per-capita benchmark by 41.0% over the 5 year period), which helps maintain healthy inventory for purchasers while underpinning established asset values. This pace also substantially outstrips the national baseline, pointing to strong builder and investor interest. The split of recently approved housing consists of 44.0% detached houses alongside 56.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward medium- and high-density formats provides more accessible price points suited to first-time purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a noticeable transition from the existing built environment (where standalone houses make up 72.0%), reflecting constraints on development land and adapting to emerging lifestyle and affordability considerations. With roughly 49 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth-corridor dynamics. Moving forward, Maitland is projected to add 1,188 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Should building continue at present levels, the volume of incoming housing may fall short of demographic expansion, creating heightened buyer competition and driving up values.
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AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Maitland (NSW), worth an estimated $612 million. A further 26 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.39 billion. 8 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, environmental & disaster management and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment, town planning initiatives, and major development projects exert a profound influence over community growth. AreaSearch has highlighted 12 significant projects poised to shape the district. Notable undertakings include the Maitland Regional Sports Complex Redevelopment, Maitland Local Housing Strategy 2041, Wallis Meadows Estate, and DA/2025/783 - Subdivision & Dual Occupancies, 12 Goldingham Street Tenambit, with critical initiatives detailed below.
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Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Project
A purpose-built 64-bed mental health facility on the Maitland Hospital campus. It features a transitional model of care with three inpatient units: low-secure and medium-secure forensic units, and a rehabilitation and recovery unit. Designed by Bates Smart, the facility includes single bedrooms with ensuites, shared therapy spaces, and nature-integrated outdoor areas.
Wallis Meadows Estate
A 37-lot residential land subdivision in East Maitland offering large elevated homesites from 800 to 1,397sqm with views over the Wallis Creek floodplains and Broken Back Ranges. The estate is now largely sold out, with only three lots remaining available (Lots 6, 31 and 32). Multiple builders including Stroud Homes and Montgomery Homes offer house and land packages on the estate, and civil infrastructure including roads, utilities and green space has been completed.
Maitland Local Housing Strategy 2041
The Maitland Local Housing Strategy 2041 is a comprehensive framework adopted by Council and endorsed by the NSW Government to manage residential growth for a projected population increase of 54,800 residents. It delivers approximately 25,200 additional dwellings while prioritizing housing diversity, infill development, and the 15-minute neighbourhood concept. Implementation milestones include the Residential Density Guide and the East Maitland Catalyst Area Structure Plan.
DA/2025/783 - Subdivision & Dual Occupancies, 12 Goldingham Street Tenambit
Subdivision of one lot into two Torrens title lots, construction of dual occupancies (detached) and strata subdivision at 12 Goldingham Street, Tenambit.
New Maitland Hospital
A $470 million state-of-the-art 339-bed hospital featuring emergency care, maternity services, paediatric care, surgical services, chemotherapy chairs, and a rooftop helipad. The seven-storey, 50,000 square metre facility provides 150 additional beds and treatment spaces compared to the previous hospital, serving the growing health needs of the Maitland and Hunter Valley communities. Built on a decommissioned brick quarry site with contemporary design, the hospital includes critical care, mental health services, cardiac catheterisation, palliative care, outpatient clinics and dental services.
Sarroff's Shop Mixed Use Development
Redevelopment of the historic Sarroff's Shop site involving alterations and additions to existing structures. The project includes the demolition of rear buildings and the construction of new amenities, including a cool room and storage, to formalise and enhance mixed-use operations for a cafe, restaurant, and real estate office. A Section 4.55(1A) modification was lodged in August 2025 regarding construction conditions.
Maitland Regional Sports Complex Redevelopment
Comprehensive multi-stage redevelopment of the Maitland Regional Sports Complex, encompassing the Maitland Regional Athletics Centre, No. 1 Sportsground, and Harold Gregson Park. The completed complex features an IAAF-certified synthetic athletics track, multipurpose fields, grandstand seating, a skate park, a basketball court, and inclusive play spaces.
East Maitland Aquatic Centre Repair Works
Essential repair and maintenance works to the East Maitland Aquatic Centre including pool resurfacing, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements to ensure continued operation and safety standards.
968 residents of Maitland (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,037. Unemployment sits at 6.7%, with participation at 56.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,906, about 127% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Maitland features a well-equipped labor pool with strong representation in critical service industries, an unemployment rate of 6.7%, and an estimated employment growth of 0.8% during the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data. By March 2026, there are 968 residents employed, with the local unemployment rate sitting at 2.5% higher than Regional NSW's 4.1%, while workforce participation stands slightly below the regional benchmark at 56.1% versus 60.6%. Census data indicates that a moderate 22.4% of residents worked from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting this figure.
The primary employment fields for local residents are accommodation & food, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minor footprint, absorbing only 1.8% of Maitland workers against 5.3% across Regional NSW. A Census ratio of 1.0 workers for each resident points to a healthy volume of local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM statistical series, the preceding 12-month timeframe recorded matching 0.8% gains in both total employment and the broader labour pool, keeping the jobless level steady. Conversely, Regional NSW saw employment contract by 0.9% and the labour force diminish by 0.4%, alongside a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future labour demand in Maitland can be evaluated through national workforce projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied across the local industry profile to model potential employment trajectories. Across Australia, workforce size is projected to climb by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Applying these industry weightings to Maitland's existing employment distribution indicates projected job growth of 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and excludes local population forecasting).
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Median household income in Maitland (NSW) is $1,241 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $635 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,040 a year against an average of $52,166. 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 postcode ATO records aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Maitland recorded a median taxpayer earnings level of $42,040 and an average of $52,166. These figures sit below nationwide benchmarks and trail Regional NSW, where the median is $52,390 and the average reaches $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $46,379 (median) and $57,550 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places Maitland's personal, family, and household income figures between the 16th and 16th percentiles across Australia.
Among local earners, 29.1% (664 individuals) fall into the $800 - 1,499 bracket, differing from the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is most prevalent at 29.9%. Significant housing affordability stress is evident, with only 81.0% of disposable income retained after shelter expenses, ranking in the 14th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Maitland (NSW) had 808 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 7% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 25.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing stock in Maitland was made up of 72.2% houses and 27.8% other dwellings (encompassing apartments, semi-detached residences, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional NSW's breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 29.0%, trailing the broader regional level, while mortgaged properties accounted for 29.5% and rental accommodation made up 41.5%. Median monthly mortgage costs of $1,517 in Maitland sat well below the Regional NSW standard of $1,733, while the median weekly rental payment was $320 versus $330 regionally.
On a nationwide scale, mortgage payments in Maitland remain well below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and typical rents track significantly under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Maitland (NSW) counted 808 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 936 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Of all households in the locality, 58.9% are family-based, comprising couples without children (23.1%), couples with children (17.9%), and single parent families (14.8%). Non-family living arrangements represent 41.1% of the total, with lone person households accounting for 37.1% and group households making up 4.5%. The typical household size sits at 2.2 people, below the Regional NSW norm of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.0% of adults in Maitland (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 11.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,986 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,004 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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Attainment figures show that 19.0% of local residents possess a university qualification, tracking well beneath the 32.2% statewide average for NSW and highlighting areas for educational development. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest tier at 11.8%, with postgraduate qualifications at 4.8% and graduate diplomas accounting for 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (29.2%). A significant 28.0% of the local population is actively pursuing formal education, reflecting strong engagement in study. This encompasses 8.7% attending primary schools, 7.3% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.9% undertaking tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Maitland (NSW) reaches 68 stops on 129 routes, timetabled for about 8,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of public transit infrastructure identifies 68 active transport stops across Maitland, providing both train and bus options. A network of 129 individual routes operates through these stops, generating 8,571 weekly passenger trips in aggregate. Public transit accessibility is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 177 meters. Reflecting its predominantly residential character, travel is largely outbound, with private vehicles serving as the main commuting method at 81%, alongside 9% walking. Average motor vehicle ownership is 1.1 per dwelling, sitting below regional benchmarks. Remote workers accounted for 22.4% of residents in the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by COVID-19 circumstances.
Transit schedules provide an average of 1,224 trips per day across the collective route network, representing roughly 126 weekly trips per individual stop.
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54.7% of residents in Maitland (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 11.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch's review of chronic illness data and mortality statistics highlights significant public health challenges across Maitland, with health issues impacting younger and older cohorts alike, while private health insurance adoption is particularly low at roughly 48% of residents (~1,088 people). This trails the 51.9% coverage seen across Regional NSW as well as the national benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments in the area, recorded at 14.9 and 9.6% among residents respectively, while 54.7% reported having no diagnosed long-term health conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Working-age locals show heightened rates of chronic disease. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 20.7% of the community (472 people), below the 23.3% share observed across Regional NSW, with older resident health metrics generally aligning with broader population averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Maitland (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 89.5% of residents, with 5.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.1%) and Australian (28.4%). 5.1% 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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Maitland exhibits a comparatively uniform demographic profile in terms of cultural background, with 90.9% of residents holding Australian citizenship, 89.5% born in Australia, and 94.7% speaking solely English in their households. Christianity is the dominant religious faith, practiced by 49.8% of the local populace. The category of Other shows a slight relative concentration at 0.8% of the population, matching the 0.8% seen across Regional NSW. Regarding parental ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds among Maitland residents are English (30.1%), Australian (28.4%), and Irish (11.1%). In addition, specific cultural groups display distinct concentrations relative to regional benchmarks: Welsh ancestry stands at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% across the region), Scottish represents 9.0% (versus 8.0% regionally), and Australian Aboriginal ancestry accounts for 5.1% (compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Maitland (NSW) is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.5% 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 demographic structure of the suburb of Maitland (NSW) trends younger than Regional NSW. Individuals aged 25 - 44 represent 29.9% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, while young people and children aged 0 - 24 comprise 24.6% against a regional share of 29.3%. AreaSearch calculates the local median age at 42 as at August 2026, down from 43 recorded during the 2021 Census, and 1 year below the 43 recorded across Regional NSW in the same Census. The most pronounced demographic change since the Census occurred in the 25 - 44 age cohort, expanding from 27.4% to an estimated 29.9%.
Looking forward to 2041, this 25 - 44 group is projected to capture the majority of incoming growth by adding 388 residents (57%) to reach a total of 1,071.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Maitland (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 7 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 72 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,972 at the 2021 Census → 2,285 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL12458). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.