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The median house price in Merimbula is $940k, with units at $587k. House values have moved 1.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Merimbula has an estimated 3,861 residents, up from 3,821 at the 2021 Census — a change of 40 people, or 1.0%. That puts 214 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 evaluations combining ABS demographic releases for the wider region with post-Census address validations by AreaSearch, the suburb of Merimbula has an estimated count of 3,861 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 40 people (1.0%) compared to the 3,821 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from an AreaSearch resident estimate of 3,850 based on the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 26 validated new addresses registered following the Census. With a resulting density of 213 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Merimbula maintains substantial spatial capacity and scope for future expansion.
The suburb of Merimbula recorded 1.0% growth since census, placing it within 1.8 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (2.8%) and showing sound expansion fundamentals. The primary catalyst for demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 63.0% of recent population additions. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 units, published in 2024 using 2022 as their base year, are utilized by AreaSearch, with NSW State Government SA2 series published in 2022 based on 2021 applied wherever data is otherwise unavailable. Age cohort trajectories from these series are extended across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, the suburb of Merimbula is slated to exceed the national non-metropolitan median growth rate, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating an increase of 564 persons to 2041, representing an overall expansion of 14.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
77 new dwellings have been approved in Merimbula over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Evaluations of ABS building permit figures by AreaSearch show that building approvals in the local sector have maintained a yearly average of roughly 15 new dwellings, accumulating to an estimated 77 homes across the previous 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 5 approvals have been lodged. With an average of only 0.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction is matching or outstripping local absorption, ensuring healthy purchaser options and headroom for demographic expansion beyond existing models. Furthermore, approved residences carry an average value of $652,000, underscoring building activity concentrated in the higher-end residential market, while commercial approvals total $3.6 million this financial year, reaffirming the predominantly residential orientation of the locality.
Relative to Rest of NSW, new residential approvals per capita in the locality run at around three-quarters the broader rate, positioning it in the 27th percentile across Australia; this indicates a tighter volume of additions that channels buyer interest toward established housing stock. Recent building permits are divided between 53.0% detached houses and 47.0% townhouses or apartments, where an expanding proportion of multi-unit stock delivers varied price tiers ranging from standard family dwellings to lower-cost attached properties. A ratio of approximately 548 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights a subdued, low-volume development setting. Demographic projections derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update indicate an influx of 553 residents through to 2041. While current construction activity corresponds with these population forecasts, prospective purchasers could encounter increased competition as local resident totals rise.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Merimbula
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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 Merimbula, worth an estimated $120 million. A further 43 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.4 billion. 18 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and urban planning initiatives play an essential role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has highlighted 12 projects that are expected to influence local conditions, with key undertakings including Club Sapphire Hotel and Conference Centre, Templo Merimbula, Lakewood Lifestyle Village, and Ocean Drive Townhouse and Apartment Complex.
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Lakewood Lifestyle Village
An 86-unit seniors housing facility in Merimbula approved by the NSW Land and Environment Court following a deemed refusal by the Bega Valley Shire Council. The amended proposal includes independent living units, communal and recreational facilities, parking, and landscaping, with a reduced scale to address community concerns about height, bulk, and visual impact. The 7.85-acre site with its existing DA approval is currently being marketed for sale as a blank canvas opportunity.
Templo Merimbula
A luxury short stay hotel precinct on the site of the former Norfolk Pines Motel, marketed as 'Templo' (also referenced by developer Bulum Group as 'Mati'), comprising 14 townhouses, a 25-room hotel with day spa and gym, a rooftop bar, and a restaurant. The design uses the natural slope of the site to maximise ocean and lake views from the living spaces, split across three blocks with key living areas placed on upper floors. The project received Development Application approval from Bega Valley Shire Council in 2024.Construction was originally targeted for completion by end of 2025, though no confirmed construction start or revised completion date is currently public.
Club Sapphire Hotel and Conference Centre
Proposal for a 100-room, four-plus star hotel and conference facility above the existing Club Sapphire on Main Street, Merimbula, part of the club's strategy to diversify income and reduce reliance on gaming revenue. The associated planning proposal to amend the Bega Valley Local Environmental Plan 2013 building height limit on the site from 16m to 21m has been finalised and gazetted, following a reduction from an originally proposed 26m. The concept development application for the seven storey hotel and conference facility, including partial demolition and reconstruction of the south-east corner of the existing club premises, remains before council for assessment.
Supercheap Auto and BCF Merimbula
A new commercial development featuring BCF and Supercheap Auto stores.
Merimbula Skatepark
A new skatepark at Ford Park to replace the existing aging skatepark at Berrambool. The new facility will be adjacent to the existing basketball court, inclusive play area, and the beach, and will focus on beginner to intermediate skill levels with some advanced elements.
Club Sapphire Residential Development (DA Approved - Site For Sale)
A previously approved residential development for a four-storey complex with 40 luxury apartments and 68 car spaces on a 4,084sqm site. The project was put on hold due to rising construction costs and the site is currently being advertised for sale by the developer. The site has Development Approval (DA) for the 40-unit residential flat building and strata subdivision.
Ocean Drive Townhouse and Apartment Complex
Development Application DA2021.333 for a complex of 27 townhouses with attached garages and 32 apartments with basement parking at 63 Ocean Drive and 460 Arthur Kane Drive, Merimbula, referred to the Southern Regional Planning Panel (PPSSTH-173). Concerns were raised over density, bulk, and scale, and Bega Valley Shire Council assessment staff advised non-support and requested withdrawal in May 2023, with a Public Determination Meeting scheduled for 28 July 2023. No panel determination for DA2021.333 has since been published.A related application on Arthur Kaine Drive, Merimbula (DA2023.247, PPSSTH-322) for 27 townhouses and a reduced 24-apartment building was subsequently lodged and, as of the most recent public record (April 2024), had been returned to Council for determination rather than decided by the panel, indicating the proponent may have revised and resubmitted a reduced-scale scheme. The original application status remains formally under assessment pending confirmation of a determination.
Merimbula Airport Runway Extension
Extension and upgrade of the Merimbula Airport runway to accommodate larger aircraft, including ATR 72 and Dash8 Q400. The project includes an 80-metre pavement extension at both ends of the runway, a new LED lighting system, and the creation of a new General Aviation Precinct.
1,770 residents of Merimbula are employed, from a labour force of 1,821. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 52.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Local workforce figures compiled by AreaSearch indicate an unemployment rate of 2.8%, with strong representation across vital community services. As of March 2026, 1,770 residents are employed. The jobless rate sits 1.3% below the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, though the local participation rate of 52.7% trails the wider Regional NSW level of 60.6%. Census findings also show that 15.0% of workers operated from home, a metric that may have been shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is concentrated primarily in health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade.
Hospitality and food services represent a clear local specialty, exhibiting a concentration 2.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.5% of the local workforce, trailing the 5.3% share seen across Regional NSW. Comparing Census working population counts against resident numbers suggests the local area provides relatively few employment positions within its own boundaries. Analysis of combined SALM and ABS statistical data indicates that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool shrank by 2.6% alongside a 2.0% decrease in total employment, which together lowered the jobless rate by 0.6 percentage points. Over the equivalent timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labor force contract by 0.4%, and unemployment climb by 0.5 percentage points. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from Mar-26 provide expectations for national employment trajectories across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories fluctuate by industry. Weighting these sectoral projections against the local job profile suggests workforce demand would increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note this simple weighting extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Merimbula is $1,146 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $708 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,125 a year against an average of $59,827. 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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Analysis of ATO postcode data by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows local earnings trailing national figures, with a median of $46,125 and an average of $59,827. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median income of $52,390 alongside an average of $65,215. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $50,885 for median earnings and $66,001 for average earnings as of March 2026. Household income ranks in the 9th percentile according to Census records, while individual income reaches the 30th percentile.
The single largest earnings segment includes 27.8% of locals (1,073 people) within the $400 - 799 range, whereas the regional distribution is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 29.9%. Affordability constraints are pronounced, leaving 83.9% of income remaining and placing the area in the 11th percentile, while the SEIFA income metric sits in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Merimbula had 1,717 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 59% detached houses and 23% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 27.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the local residential fabric is comprised of 59.4% houses and 40.6% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and other housing categories), contrasting with Regional NSW where the breakdown is 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands at 43.3%, surpassing the regional rate, while 23.6% of homes carry a mortgage and 33.1% are occupied by tenants. Typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,517 sit well below the Regional NSW median of $1,733, and typical weekly rent of $310 is lower than the regional figure of $330.
On a national scale, local monthly repayments remain noticeably lower than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with weekly rent also substantially below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Merimbula counted 1,717 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 41% 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 55.7% of all local households, divided between 31.9% couples without children, 14.4% couples with children, and 8.8% single parent families. The remaining 44.3% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households at 41.0% and group households at 3.1%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.0 people, below the Regional NSW figure of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.6% of adults in Merimbula hold a university qualification, including 16.1% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 423 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 999 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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Tertiary attainment in the local community falls behind wider state levels, as 23.6% of residents aged 15+ hold higher education degrees compared to 32.2% across NSW. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications account for 16.1%, postgraduate credentials represent 4.4%, and graduate diplomas make up 3.1%. Technical and vocational training is widely held, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 12.1% with advanced diplomas and 28.1% with certificates. A significant share of the population, totaling 21.0%, is actively enrolled in formal study. Within this group, 7.5% attend primary school, 6.1% are in secondary education, and 1.7% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Merimbula reaches 58 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 260 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. 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 infrastructure within the area encompasses 58 active stops catering to local bus services. Across these locations, 27 individual routes run to deliver 258 weekly passenger trips. Overall public transit proximity is strong, with the average resident situated 159 meters from the nearest boarding point. As an outward-commuting residential community, private vehicles serve as the main travel mode at 88%, while 8% of trips are made on foot. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.1 per dwelling, below the regional benchmark. Additionally, 15.0% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules provide an average frequency of 36 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 4 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.2% of residents in Merimbula report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.6% 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease distribution point to meaningful health hurdles locally, with common conditions observed across younger as well as older demographics. Private health insurance coverage extends to approximately 51% of the population (~1,954 people), trailing the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnoses locally, reported by 12.1 and 8.9% of residents, while 59.2% reported being free from any long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health issues are prominent among working-age individuals due to heightened rates of chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 35.5% of the community (1,370 people), exceeding the 23.3% share in Regional NSW. Among older age groups, health ratings remain favorable, outperforming national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Merimbula is largely Australian-born, at 82.4% of residents, with 5.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.3%) and Australian (26.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures show lower variation than average benchmarks, with Australian-born residents accounting for 82.4% of the population, Australian citizens comprising 89.1%, and 94.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 45.6% of residents. The most noticeable demographic divergence occurs in Judaism, which makes up 0.3% of the community compared to 0.1% regionally. Regarding parental ancestral backgrounds, the three most widespread heritage groups are English at 34.3%, Australian at 26.3%, and Irish at 10.1%. Several other European backgrounds show higher local shares than regional averages, including Dutch ancestry at 2.0% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Hungarian at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Merimbula is 54, older than 96% of areas nationally. 18.9% 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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The local demographic structure clearly reflects an established lifestyle and retirement community. August 2026 data shows that persons aged 65 and over make up 35.5% of residents, in contrast to 23.3% across Regional NSW, while younger demographics aged 0 - 24 comprise 19.8% compared to the regional figure of 29.3%. As of August 2026, the median age is estimated at 54, matching the 2021 Census figure while sitting 11 years above the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census, and well above the Australian Census median of 38.
The share of residents aged 45 - 64 has reduced from 28.0% at the Census to an estimated 25.0%. Projections to 2041 suggest that older demographics will generate the largest resident expansion, rising by 245 (18%) to 1,616.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Merimbula
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 Aug 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 — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,821 at the 2021 Census → 3,861 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 (SAL12586). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.