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The median house price in Medowie is $1.07m, with units at $600k. House values have moved 9.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Medowie has an estimated 12,109 residents, up from 10,879 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,230 people, or 11.3%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. 596 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. That puts 271 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 demographic assessments integrating ABS regional figures with validated address additions from AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Medowie reached an estimated 12,109 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 10,879 count recorded at the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 1,230 people (11.3%). This finding stems from an AreaSearch resident figure of 12,074, established using the ABS June 2025 ERP update alongside 596 post-Census address additions. The resulting density stands at 270 persons per square kilometer, preserving ample open space and scope for future expansion. The suburb of Medowie outperformed both the broader SA3 territory and Rest of NSW (5.1%) in post-2021 census expansion, establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner.
While net natural increase and overseas arrivals contributed positively, interstate arrivals served as the primary growth engine, driving roughly 73.0% of total demographic additions in recent reporting periods. AreaSearch is employing projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, data that were released in 2024 and use 2022 as the base year. Where this data does not cover certain SA2 areas, AreaSearch relies on SA2 level projections from the NSW State Government, which were released in 2022 and use 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group derived from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. The suburb of Medowie is anticipated to see a significant population increase as part of the top quartile of non-metropolitan areas nationally, with the area expected to grow by 4,522 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 37.1% in total over the 16 years.
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668 new dwellings have been approved in Medowie over the past five years, an average of 133 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 87 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 70% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 87, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approval records compiled by AreaSearch from ABS data reveal that approximately 133 residential permits are granted annually in Medowie, totaling an estimated 668 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 87 logged in FY-25 to date. An average intake of 3.2 new residents per year per finished dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) indicates structural undersupply, a dynamic that typically heightens buyer rivalry and accelerates capital values. Newly approved dwellings feature an average expected construction cost of $373,000, aligning with regional standards.
Concurrently, $65.9 million worth of commercial building consents have been recorded across the current financial year, highlighting substantial momentum in non-residential development. Per-capita building activity in Medowie exceeds the Rest of NSW benchmark by 26.0% over the 5 year period, ensuring solid buyer choice while sustaining surrounding asset prices. Recent construction pipelines comprise 70.0% detached houses alongside 30.0% medium and high-density housing, upholding the neighborhood's low-density aesthetic to appeal to buyers prioritizing space. However, with standalone dwellings making up 97.0% of established stock, this diversification points toward tighter supplies of broadacre land, adapting to shifting buyer budgets and modern lifestyle requirements. A ratio of roughly 136 people per approval characterizes a steadily growing urban market. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, the local population is projected to expand by 4,487 residents toward 2041. Should current construction tempos persist, future residential additions will adequately satisfy demand, supporting balanced purchasing conditions and potentially enabling demographic intake to exceed baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Medowie, worth an estimated $915 million. A further 23 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.98 billion. 7 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and tourism. 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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Capital investments and urban development initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping community progression. AreaSearch has pinpointed 14 significant infrastructure projects capable of influencing the area. Prominent undertakings include the Stockton Rifle Range Development - Fern Bay, Medowie Precinct F Residential Development, Medowie New High School, and The Bower Medowie, with key priorities outlined in the following section.
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The Gardens Medowie
Boutique residential land estate by McCloy Group in central Medowie with landscaped entry feature, mature street trees, public art, playgrounds and cycleways. Current releases indicate multiple stages under delivery. When complete the estate is expected to provide about 280 homesites with average lot sizes around 550 m2 and a 35 minute commute to Newcastle CBD.
Medowie High School
New NSW Government public high school for the growing Medowie community. Construction is well underway with building structures topped out, roofing progressing, services installation underway and public domain road upgrades in progress. The school will open for Year 7 students on Day 1 Term 1 2027 with staged future expansion planned.
Medowie Precinct F Residential Development
Approved planning proposal to rezone rural land from RU2 Rural Landscape to R2 Low Density Residential as part of the Medowie Planning Strategy Precinct F. The development enables future residential subdivision with a minimum lot size of 350 square meters and 9m building height limit. The proposal includes comprehensive assessments for heritage, bushfire, contamination, ecology, and traffic impacts to support sustainable residential growth in Medowie.
The Bower Medowie
The Bower is a 127-hectare masterplanned community in Medowie, NSW, comprising 474 homesites across 57 hectares, with 70 hectares dedicated as a State Conservation Area. Developed by McCloy Group, the project launched in 2016 and reached full sell-out in December 2023. The precinct features the 10,000m2 Bower Reserve playground, extensive walking tracks, and full utility servicing. An integrated retirement component, Blueheath at The Bower, is currently under construction and features 112 luxury villas with a clubhouse and wellness facilities, expected to reach final completion by mid-2026.
Medowie Social Registered Club Conversion
Port Stephens Council approved the transition of the Medowie Social multipurpose community and sports facility into a registered club following decisive community consultation. The project involves repurposing the existing facility to provide expanded hospitality, social, and recreation amenities under an operational lease or purchase arrangement. Council issued expressions of interest to identify an experienced registered club operator to manage and upgrade the venue.
Catherine McAuley Primary School Medowie
New Catholic primary school being delivered within the Catherine McAuley education precinct at Medowie alongside the existing Catholic College and St Nicholas Early Education Centre. Construction is well advanced with classrooms being fitted out and enrolments open. The school is scheduled to welcome its first students in Term 1, 2027 under Foundation Principal Samantha Kelley.
Tall Trees Estate Medowie
Tall Trees Estate is a 50-lot Torrens title residential subdivision by developer Darren Sampson located directly behind the Medowie retail hub. The project delivers residential allotments from 350 square metres with convenient walking access to local shopping centres and community facilities.
Fern Bay and North Stockton Strategy
Joint Port Stephens Council and City of Newcastle 20-year land use strategy for Fern Bay, Fullerton Cove and North Stockton. The strategy came into effect on 14 April 2020 and guides future development, including a mixed-use town centre, housing diversity, open space and community facilities, walking and cycling links, public transport improvements and protection of Stockton Bight. Implementation is ongoing, with related projects including the Fern Bay shared pathway, the approved Fullerton Cove shopping centre and the Rifle Range residential subdivision progressing through separate approvals.
5,736 residents of Medowie are employed, from a labour force of 5,881. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 62.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,052, about 83% 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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Medowie maintains a diversified workforce across white-collar and blue-collar disciplines, supported by significant public and essential services employment, a low unemployment rate of 2.5%, and an annual employment gain of 1.1% according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, 5,736 residents were employed, while local unemployment sat 1.6% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, alongside labor participation that aligns closely with the regional figure of 60.6%. Census findings indicated that 25.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is primarily concentrated within health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and construction.
Public administration & safety shows remarkable strength locally, capturing an employment share 1.7 times higher than the broader region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 0.8% of local workers, lagging the 5.3% observed throughout Regional NSW. Comparison between resident employment counts and local workplace numbers indicates that the area provides a relatively contained local job base. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures indicate that in the 12 months to March 2026, local headcount grew by 1.1% alongside a 0.6% expansion in the labor pool, reducing the jobless rate by 0.5 percentage points. Conversely, Regional NSW saw employment contract by 0.9% and its workforce drop by 0.4%, lifting unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. Future labor trends can be evaluated using national outlook data from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Projected countrywide job additions stand at 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variations across industries. Weighting these projections against the local occupational structure indicates prospective job gains of 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting calculation that excludes localized demographic projections).
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Median household income in Medowie is $2,044 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $845 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,012 a year against an average of $72,259. 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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ATO taxation statistics from financial year 2023 at the postcode level show that taxpayers in the suburb of Medowie achieved a median income of $59,012 and an average of $72,259. These outcomes surpass nationwide metrics as well as the corresponding Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Accounting for a 10.32% Wage Price Index lift since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $65,102 (median) and $79,716 (average) by March 2026. Census metrics from 2021 situate local household, family, and individual earnings around the 63rd percentile countrywide. The largest income bracket encompasses 39.1% of local earners (4,734 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, exceeding the 29.9% regional rate.
Residents retain 84.9% of their income after meeting housing commitments, placing the suburb in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Medowie had 3,597 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.0%. 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 time of the latest Census, the housing landscape in Medowie was heavily skewed toward standalone properties, with 97.3% houses and 2.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional NSW distributions of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Medowie trailed regional levels at 30.6%, with 47.0% held under a mortgage and 22.5% occupied by renters. Median monthly loan repayments of $1,950 and median weekly rentals of $430 significantly exceeded the Regional NSW averages of $1,733 and $330. Furthermore, Medowie surpasses broader national medians for both monthly home loan repayments ($1,863) and weekly rental costs ($375).
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Medowie counted 3,597 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,004 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 84.4%, comprising couples with children (41.8%), couples without children (29.9%), and single parent families (11.9%). Non-family dwellings make up 15.6%, divided between single-person occupants (14.5%) and group households (1.4%). With a median size of 2.9 people per home, households are larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.8% of adults in Medowie hold a university qualification, including 11.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 35.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,174 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,010 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 profiles show that 15.8% of residents hold university qualifications, lagging the NSW state benchmark of 32.2%. Among degree holders, Bachelor degrees comprise 11.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational and technical qualifications represent a core community strength, with 47.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (35.1%). Community participation in learning is substantial, with 31.2% of residents pursuing formal studies. This total includes 12.0% attending primary school, 8.8% in secondary education, and 3.5% engaged in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Medowie reaches 168 stops on 66 routes, timetabled for about 640 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity across Medowie is supported by 168 operational bus stops across 66 transit routes, generating 642 weekly passenger trips. Network proximity is high, with residents located an average of 196 meters from their nearest transit node. Reflecting the area's residential role, outward private commuting prevails, with car travel accounting for 97% of journey-to-work trips. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at an above-average 2.0 vehicles per home, while 25.3% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census during the pandemic. Bus services run at an average rate of 91 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 3 weekly trips per individual stop.
The spatial layout of the 100 closest transit stops to the central point is displayed in the accompanying map.
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64.9% of residents in Medowie report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Community wellness metrics evaluated by AreaSearch through mortality and morbidity data reveal elevated chronic condition incidence across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance participation is pronounced, encompassing approximately 55% of the population (~6,719 people), outperforming the 51.9% figure seen across Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health concerns represent the foremost chronic diagnoses locally, affecting 9.3% and 10.3% of the community respectively, while 64.9% of residents report no ongoing conditions compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Health burdens remain evident across working-age demographics. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 18.1% of the population (2,191 people), below the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%, with elderly health metrics tracking in step with nationwide general population averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Medowie is largely Australian-born, at 90.3% of residents, with 3.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.2%) and English (31.0%). 4.7% 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 measures in Medowie track below broad regional levels, with 90.3% of residents born in Australia, 94.4% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.3% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 53.9% of residents compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Ancestral backgrounds are led by Australian (34.2%), English (31.0%), and Scottish (7.6%). Select cultural backgrounds display elevated representation relative to broader regional baselines, notably Australian Aboriginal heritage at 4.7% (against 4.6% regionally), Dutch at 1.5% (against 1.0%), and Maltese at 0.8% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Medowie is 37. 23.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographics in Medowie lean heavily toward younger cohorts, with August 2026 data indicating that 34.6% of residents are aged 0 - 24 compared to 29.3% across Regional NSW, while seniors (65+) represent 18.1% versus 23.3% regionally. The estimated median age of 37 remains level with the 2021 Census and sits 6 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census. The most pronounced demographic expansion since the Census occurred in the 65+ bracket, rising from 14.5% to an estimated 18.1%. By 2041, the largest numerical influx is expected among young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44, adding 1,386 residents (48%) to reach 4,268, while the senior group is forecast to grow fastest in percentage terms, surging 55% to 3,395 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Medowie
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 11 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 Sep 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 — 596 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,879 at the 2021 Census → 12,109 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 (SAL12564). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.