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The median house price in Mayfield East is $1.06m, with units at $895k. House values have moved 5.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Mayfield East has an estimated 1,817 residents. That puts 2,931 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 evaluations combining broader ABS demographic revisions with newly confirmed post-Census addresses, the suburb of Mayfield East has an estimated resident tally of approximately 1,817 people as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 23 people (1.3%) compared to the 1,794 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from an estimated 1,811 local inhabitants identified after reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 10 validated new addresses added following the Census count. Given this headcount, the suburb registers a population density of 2,930 persons per square kilometer, which places it within the top quartile among nationwide regions reviewed by AreaSearch.
Inward overseas migration served as the primary contributor to local growth, functioning as virtually the sole source of population increases in recent times. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures published in 2024 using 2022 as their foundation year, while relying on NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 with a 2021 baseline for localities without coverage. Age-cohort expansion metrics derived from these groupings are likewise extended across all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Projecting forward along these demographic tracks, population expansion in the suburb of Mayfield East is anticipated to track slightly under the median for Australian regional localities, with aggregate SA2 models forecasting a gain of 212 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 11.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building activity in Mayfield East remains very quiet, with annual dwelling approvals averaging 2 units (totaling 10 approvals across five years). This muted development pace mirrors conditions typical of non-urban settings, where new home requirements stay limited and building volumes are inherently constrained by community appetite and local infrastructure scale. Note; because approval counts remain so minor, year-on-year percentage movements and relative comparisons can fluctuate substantially due to single projects. Building volumes in Mayfield East fall well short of figures recorded across Rest of NSW, while similarly trailing broader nationwide trends.
Approvals for new residential stock are evenly divided between 50.0% standalone homes and 50.0% attached dwellings. Concentrating on medium-to-higher density formats offers lower-cost pathways to ownership that appeal to downsizers, property investors, and first-time purchasers. This allocation marks a noticeable pivot from existing residential patterns (where houses currently account for 83.0%), highlighting restricted parcel availability while catering to evolving lifestyle choices and budget constraints. Recording roughly 1812 people per approval, the precinct exhibits the hallmarks of a fully established urban environment. Looking ahead, forecasts indicate Mayfield East will add 206 residents up to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Should building rates stay at current volumes, incoming housing supply could lag population additions, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and underpinning firmer price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mayfield East
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 40 current infrastructure and development projects close to Mayfield East, worth an estimated $5.26 billion. 10 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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Surrounding infrastructure investments, strategic town planning, and major project initiatives exert a defining influence on neighborhood development. Across the area, AreaSearch has identified no major projects anticipated to directly affect the locality. Key surrounding initiatives comprise the Mayfield Concept Plan, Newcastle Port Logistics Hub, Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, and Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence, with the subsequent inventory outlining those holding the greatest relevance.
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Mayfield Concept Plan
Development of a 90-hectare port-side site for diversified trade and renewable energy logistics. Key active works include a $36 million waterside berth extension at the Multipurpose Terminal to accommodate vessels up to 300 metres, awarded to Brady Marine and Civil in April 2026. This complements previous investments in heavy-lift cranes for wind turbine and battery components. Simultaneously, EnergyCo is progressing the adjacent Newcastle Logistics Precinct on the former Intertrade site to provide storage for the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, with procurement for hardstand and infrastructure ongoing through 2026.
Newcastle Port Logistics Hub
A major distribution hub on a 14.3-hectare site at 71 Industrial Drive, Mayfield. The project provides purpose-built facilities for logistics, manufacturing, and agribusiness with tailored Design and Construct options up to 50,000sqm. As of early 2026, the site is active with leasing opportunities for warehouse and hardstand space, while supporting the broader Port of Newcastle diversification into renewable energy equipment storage.
Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence
A Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence being established at TAFE NSW's Tighes Hill campus in Newcastle to deliver microskills, microcredentials and higher apprenticeships aligned to clean energy and sustainable manufacturing. Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments with over $61 million through the National Skills Agreement, the Centre includes facility upgrades and a mobile training unit to extend delivery into regional and remote northern NSW. It supports workforce transition into the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone and local rail manufacturing programs including the Tangara fleet.Term 1 2026 microcredential and microskill enrolments are now open, and a fully subsidised Diploma of Renewable, Sustainable and Circular Manufacturing Management begins its first intake on 21 July 2026.
Former Waratah Gasworks Remediation
A $25 million NSW Government project to remediate contaminated residential land at the former Waratah Gasworks site, which operated from 1889 to 1926. Works cover 13 properties on Ellis and Turton Roads, involving demolition, excavation, and removal of over 20,000 tonnes of contaminated material including a 56-metre underground gasholder, tar wells, and purifier beds containing cyanide, lead, and benzo(a)pyrene. Eleven lots have been remediated; seven properties are being rebuilt by the government, four will be sold as remediated vacant land, and two remain under remediation.Home construction commenced July 2025 and is expected to be complete by mid-2026.
The Store Newcastle
A major redevelopment of the historic former Newcastle Co-Operative Store site into two luxury residential towers reaching 28 and 30 storeys. The project features 352 apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms. Residents have access to an acre of resort-style amenities including a swimming pool, tennis court, rooftop observation deck, and private event spaces. The ground floor integrates retail and commercial spaces, connecting directly to the Newcastle Interchange.
Transport Oriented Development Area - Hamilton Station
A state-led urban renewal initiative under the NSW TOD Program, implementing new planning controls within 400 metres of Hamilton Station to stimulate high-density residential growth. The reforms permit residential flat buildings up to 22 metres and shop-top housing up to 24 metres, with a maximum floor space ratio of 2.5:1. As of 2024, the program has transitioned from planning to implementation, with the SEPP (Housing) amendment formally applying these controls to the Hamilton precinct to accelerate housing delivery.
Maitland Rd, Tighes Hill
A $300-million seniors housing development featuring four buildings up to 15 storeys, providing over 200 independent living units and a residential aged-care home with 120 beds.
Subdivision at 110 Elizabeth Street, Tighes Hill
Proposed Lot 2 in a Subdivision of Lot 1 DP327092.
1,060 residents of Mayfield East are employed, from a labour force of 1,124. Unemployment sits at 5.7%, with participation at 75.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,522, about 84% 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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Mayfield East features a highly skilled labor pool with strong representation across public and community services, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.7% derived from AreaSearch statistical area syntheses. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,060, with the jobless rate tracking 1.6% above the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW, while local labor participation reached an elevated 75.5% versus 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data further showed that 35.4% of working residents performed their duties from home, although prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time must be taken into account. The primary employment sectors for local workers consist of health care & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food.
The community displays notable concentration in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment share 1.3 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing remains sparsely represented, engaging just 0.5% of the Mayfield East workforce relative to 5.3% across Regional NSW. Because the locality is primarily residential, internal job openings appear constrained, as reflected in the disparity between resident workers and local Census workplace counts. AreaSearch syntheses of ABS and SALM series indicate that across the 12 months leading up to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 0.1% while total employment fell by 2.0%, elevating the unemployment rate by 1.9 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in jobs and a 0.4% contraction in its labor pool, accompanied by a 0.5 percentage point increase in joblessness. National forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide extra perspective on future staffing demand relevant to Mayfield East. These five- and ten-year outlooks have been aligned with the local industry distribution to map prospective hiring trends. While Australia-wide employment is anticipated to climb 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, trajectories differ markedly by industry. Translating these sector projections across Mayfield East's job profile indicates local employment could expand by 7.2% across five years and 14.8% over ten years (note that this reflects a weighted extrapolation for comparison rather than a bespoke population-driven model).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mayfield East is $1,809 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $903 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,514 a year against an average of $69,793. 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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Taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Mayfield East track marginally above the Australian baseline according to financial year 2023 ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch. In the suburb of Mayfield East, median taxpayer income reaches $59,514 while average earnings stand at $69,793, compared against Regional NSW metrics of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $65,656 (median) and $76,996 (average) as of March 2026. Data from Census 2021 shows local household, family, and individual incomes positioned near the 60th percentile across the country.
In terms of distribution, the largest cohort accounts for 33.5% of residents (608 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning closely with metropolitan benchmarks where 29.9% sit in this range. Shelter costs absorb 18.7% of earnings, yet healthy wage levels maintain disposable funds at the 50th percentile, placing the area in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mayfield East had 759 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 3% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Mayfield East at the most recent Census was divided into 83.1% houses and 16.9% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, units, and alternative formats), compared with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Outright home ownership trailed the broader benchmark, standing at 23.1% in Mayfield East, with the balance comprising mortgaged properties (38.4%) or rental accommodation (38.5%). The typical monthly mortgage commitment sat noticeably higher than the Regional NSW standard of $1,733 at $2,000, while median weekly rent reached $420 versus $330 regionally. On a nationwide basis, mortgage costs in Mayfield East exceed the Australian median of $1,863, with rental payments significantly outstripping the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mayfield East counted 759 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of dwellings at 61.0%, comprising 22.8% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 12.7% single parent households. The remaining 39.0% consists of non-family arrangements, where single-person residences represent 31.0% and shared living setups account for 7.7%. The local median occupancy of 2.2 people per home tracks lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.4% of adults in Mayfield East hold a university qualification, including 23.9% with a bachelor degree and 7.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 323 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,060 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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Academic credentials in Mayfield East significantly outpace wider regional levels, as 34.4% of community members aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared with 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 26.1% across the SA4 region. Such high educational attainment prepares the population well for professional and knowledge-focused industries. Qualifications are headed by bachelor degrees at 23.9%, followed by postgraduate awards (7.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational and technical training also displays strong take-up, with 32.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, spanning advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (23.0%). Learning engagement remains strong throughout the community, with 26.7% of locals actively participating in formal study.
This cohort includes 9.1% attending university or higher education, 7.6% enrolled in primary schooling, and 3.6% completing secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mayfield East reaches 12 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 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 transit infrastructure in Mayfield East includes 12 active transport stops, encompassing various bus connections. These boarding points are serviced across 24 individual routes, generating an aggregate of 1,123 weekly passenger trips. Transit access scores exceptionally well, with typical walking distances to the closest boarding point averaging 116 meters. Because the precinct is largely residential, the vast majority of workers travel outward for work, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of journeys and 4% walking. Vehicle availability averages 1.2 per dwelling, trailing the wider regional standard. In addition, 35.4% of working residents operated from home (2021 Census; potential COVID-19 influences apply).
Transit service intensity averages 160 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 93 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
63.6% of residents in Mayfield East report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 8.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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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Medical indicators highlight notable challenges throughout Mayfield East based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics, with widespread diagnosis of standard ailments observable in both younger cohorts and mature residents. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage is relatively solid, held by approximately 55% of the population (~990 people), compared with 51.9% across Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 7.9% and 13.7% of residents respectively, whereas 63.6% reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age locals experience substantial health pressures linked to elevated rates of long-term conditions.
Community members aged 65 and over make up 13.4% of the population (243 people), sitting below the 23.3% proportion seen across Regional NSW. Health measures among older residents present several difficulties, aligning broadly with wider nationwide percentiles for the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mayfield East is largely Australian-born, at 87.7% of residents, with 7.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.8%) and Australian (25.6%). 3.5% 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 Mayfield East registers below broader norms, with 87.7% of residents born in Australia, 93.5% holding Australian citizenship, and 92.7% speaking solely English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, claimed by 36.7% of locals. The most notable statistical divergence occurs within Judaism, which accounts for 0.5% of the suburb's residents compared with 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds across Mayfield East are English (30.8%), Australian (25.6%), and Irish (11.3%). In addition, specific smaller heritage groups demonstrate distinct representation above regional levels, including Polish at 1.0% (compared with 0.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.9% (versus 0.5%), and Macedonian at 0.7% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mayfield East is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.4% 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 age distribution in the suburb of Mayfield East skews younger than the wider Regional NSW benchmark. As of August 2026, AreaSearch calculations place 40.6% of the population within the 25 - 44 age bracket compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, whereas senior residents aged 65+ comprise 13.4% versus 23.3% regionally. This generates an estimated median age of 35, moderating from 36 at the 2021 Census and sitting 8 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded during that Census. Looking at age segments, adults aged 25 - 44 increased from 37.2% at the Census to an estimated 40.6% of all inhabitants.
Through to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among the 25 - 44 bracket, projected to rise by 151 residents (21%) to 889, while mature adult and younger retiree brackets are forecast to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mayfield East
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,794 at the 2021 Census → 1,817 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 (SAL12544). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.