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The median house price in Maitland (NSW) is $684k, with units at $622k. House values have moved 3.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Maitland (NSW) has an estimated 2,169 residents, up from 1,972 at the 2021 Census — a change of 197 people, or 10.0%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 397 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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Analysis of ABS demographic updates and addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census indicates that Maitland's resident count stands at approximately 2,169 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 197 individuals (10.0%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 1,972 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 2,104, estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS population release from June 2025, combined with 69 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. The resulting population density is 396 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and room for future expansion.
The local growth rate of 10.0% since the 2021 Census outpaced both the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and the state overall, positioning the locality as a regional leader in growth. This expansion was driven mostly by interstate relocations, which accounted for roughly 79.0% of the overall population rise during recent timeframes, though natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. AreaSearch employs projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions published in 2024 using 2022 as a base. For areas lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Age-specific growth patterns from these data sources are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic forecasts, the locality is set to experience exceptional expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan zones nationwide, with the population projected to rise by 1,266 individuals by 2041, representing a total increase of 55.4% over the 16 years.
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116 new dwellings have been approved in Maitland (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 44, 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 evaluations of ABS building approvals assigned from broader statistical sectors show that Maitland averaged roughly 23 approved residential units annually, yielding a total of 116 homes over the previous 5 financial years. In the current period of FY-26, 41 approvals have been registered. With an average of 1.4 additional residents per new home arriving between FY-21 and FY-25, demand and supply have remained well aligned to support a stable market, though this ratio has shifted to 0.5 individuals per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to a more balanced supply environment.
Newly built structures have an average value of $321,000. Furthermore, $21.4 million in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to steady business development. Maitland displays similar per capita construction levels to the Rest of NSW, keeping the market balanced in line with the wider region, despite a recent acceleration in building activity. This rate of construction is well above the national benchmark, demonstrating strong builder confidence in the local market. The mix of new construction is divided equally between 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% attached dwellings. Focusing on medium-density options provides more accessible price points for buyers, attracting investors, downsizers, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the current housing stock, which consists of 72.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land and changing lifestyle choices and affordability constraints. With approximately 54 residents per approved dwelling, Maitland displays the typical patterns of a developing area. Projections indicate that Maitland is on track to add 1,201 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If construction continues at its current pace, housing supply might not keep up with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and put upward pressure on prices.
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Development applications around Maitland (NSW)
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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 projects, planning strategies, and major developments have a significant impact on local growth. AreaSearch has tracked 12 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Maitland Regional Sports Complex Redevelopment, the Maitland Local Housing Strategy 2041, the Wallis Meadows Estate, and the subdivision and dual occupancy proposal DA/2025/783 at 12 Goldingham Street Tenambit, with details on the most significant projects listed 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.
941 residents of Maitland (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,007. Unemployment sits at 6.6%, with participation at 55.7%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 2,747, 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 has a skilled labor force with strong representation in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of 6.6% and steady job numbers over the past year, according to aggregated statistical data from AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 941 employed residents, while the unemployment rate sat 2.4% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, and participation in the labor force was lower than the regional standard, at 55.7% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census figures show that a moderate 22.4% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing plays a minor role, employing 1.8% of workers compared to 5.3% across the region. A ratio of 1.0 workers for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a strong local employment base. Employment data from AreaSearch, combining SALM and ABS figures across wider statistical regions, indicates that over the twelve months leading to March 2026, job numbers held steady with a change of 0.0%, while the labour force grew by 0.1%, resulting in relatively unchanged unemployment levels. This situation differs from Regional NSW, where employment dropped by 0.9%, the labour force shrank by 0.4%, and unemployment climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Insights from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment outlooks, published in May-25, may provide guidance on upcoming job demand in Maitland. The forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been compared with the local employment structure to project future growth. Nationally, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% in five years and by 13.7% in ten years, though expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sectoral growth rates are applied to Maitland's current employment composition, the area is projected to see a 6.5% increase in five years and a 13.7% increase in ten years, keeping in mind that this is a basic weighting exercise for illustration only and does not incorporate local population trends.
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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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Tax data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that Maitland's income levels run below the national average. Local taxpayers recorded a median income of $42,040 and an average income of $52,166, compared to regional benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at approximately $46,379 for the median and $57,550 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb all place between the 16th and 16th percentiles nationally.
The largest cohort, representing 29.1% of residents (631 people), falls into the $800 - 1,499 weekly range, whereas the regional leader is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 29.9%. Housing affordability stress is high, with only 81.0% of household income remaining after housing costs, placing the area 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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At the most recent Census, the housing mix in Maitland consisted of 72.2% houses and 27.8% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to Regional NSW where houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Home ownership in Maitland lagged behind the regional rate at 29.0%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (29.5%) or rented (41.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was $1,517, which is lower than the regional average of $1,733, while weekly rent sat at $320 compared to the regional figure of $330.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Maitland are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Maitland (NSW) counted 808 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 889 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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Families make up 58.9% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 17.9%, couples without children at 23.1%, and single-parent households at 14.8%. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.1%, with single-person households representing 37.1% and group households making up 4.5% of the total. The median size of local households is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the regional average 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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Educational attainment in the region shows room for improvement, with university graduation rates at 19.0%, falling short of the NSW state average of 32.2%. This gap highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 11.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 40.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, split between advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 29.2%. Enrollment rates in educational programs are high, with 28.0% of the population participating in formal study.
This student population includes 8.7% in primary school, 7.3% in high school, and 4.9% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Maitland (NSW) reaches 69 stops on 134 routes, timetabled for about 8,400 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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Public transit data shows 69 transport stops in Maitland, offering a combination of train and bus services. These facilities are served by 134 separate routes that accommodate 8,373 passenger journeys each week. Access to transit is highly rated, with the average distance to a stop being 175 meters. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 81%, and walking accounting for 9%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.1, which is below the regional average.
In addition, 22.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Service frequency across all local routes averages 1,196 trips daily, which translates to roughly 121 weekly departures from each transport 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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Maitland faces notable health challenges based on mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses compiled by AreaSearch, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents, while the level of private health insurance coverage is low, held by only 48% of the population, which is about 1,033 people. This is below the Regional NSW coverage rate of 51.9% and the national rate of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most frequent diagnoses in the area, affecting 14.9% and 9.6% of the population, respectively, while 54.7% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age cohort faces significant health difficulties with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.6% of the population (468 people), lower than the regional proportion of 23.4%. Health indicators for senior citizens reveal some difficulties, with national rankings aligning closely with those of the wider population.
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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Cultural diversity in Maitland is lower than average, with citizens making up 90.9% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 89.5%, and English-only speakers at home representing 94.7%. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 49.8% of the population. The most notable religious overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.8% of residents, matching the rate of 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding family heritage, the three most common backgrounds reported in Maitland are English (30.1%), Australian (28.4%), and Irish (11.1%). There are also specific ethnic representations that diverge from the regional averages, with Welsh backgrounds overrepresented at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Scottish at 9.0% (compared to 8.0%), and Australian Aboriginal at 5.1% (compared to 4.6%).
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 median age in Maitland is 42 years, which is close to the Regional NSW average of 43 years but older than the Australian median of 38 years. The local age distribution shows a high concentration of residents aged 35 to 44 (15.8%), whereas children aged 5 to 14 make up a smaller proportion (10.2%) than is typical in Regional NSW. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 13.7% to 15.8% of the population. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.6% to 13.0%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket declined from 11.1% to 10.0%.
Long-term forecasts for 2041 suggest shifting demographics, with the 35 to 44 group projected to grow the fastest, expanding by 62% and adding 212 residents to reach a total of 555.
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
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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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this 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 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 — 69 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,972 at the 2021 Census → 2,169 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 (SAL12458). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.