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The median house price in Morisset is $876k, with units at $660k. House values have moved 6.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Morisset has an estimated 4,361 residents, up from 4,078 at the 2021 Census — a change of 283 people, or 6.9%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. 465 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 90.0% of that increase. That puts 162 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 ABS demographic updates and quarterly verified address records from AreaSearch, the suburb of Morisset has a population estimated at 4,361 as of May 2026. This represents a 6.9% rise, or an addition of 283 residents, compared to the 4,078 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from a resident base of 4,251 estimated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP figures alongside 465 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Consequently, the suburb has a density of 161 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and space for future development.
Morisset outpaced both the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and the broader SA4 region in growth, establishing itself as a regional leader. The expansion was largely fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 90.0% of the population increase in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are applied to each SA2 region. In cases where these are unavailable, NSW State Government projections from 2022 (with a 2021 baseline) are used. Demographic growth trajectories by age bracket from these models are extended to cover 2032 through 2041. Future expectations suggest substantial expansion, placing the suburb of Morisset in the top 10 percent of regional communities across Australia for growth. Estimates suggest the population will rise by 1,884 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 40.7% over the 16 years.
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450 new dwellings have been approved in Morisset over the past five years, an average of 90 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 21 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 104 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 84, broadly in line with 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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Based on development statistics compiled by AreaSearch from ABS data, the suburb of Morisset averages approximately 90 residential approvals annually. This includes 450 dwellings approved during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 77 approvals recorded during the current FY-26. Because only 0.8 new residents were added per built dwelling during the FY-21 to FY-25 period, construction volume is keeping pace with or running ahead of local demand, giving purchasers more options and accommodating growth beyond baseline forecasts. The average valuation of these new builds stands at $373,000.
Additionally, commercial development is minimal, with approvals totaling $9.0 million this financial year. New residential approvals per person in the suburb of Morisset are 150.0% higher than the average for the Rest of NSW, broadening options for home buyers. The rate of building activity is much higher than the national standard, reflecting solid developer engagement. Detached houses comprise 81.0% of new approvals, while attached dwellings make up the remaining 19.0%, maintaining the low-density profile of the area and appealing to buyers seeking larger properties. There are approximately 30 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. According to demographic forecasts, the suburb of Morisset is projected to add 1,774 residents up to 2041, relative to the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. The current rate of home building is expected to supply enough housing to satisfy this demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Morisset, worth an estimated $1.16 billion. A further 13 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.47 billion. 6 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and sports & recreation. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, planning schemes, and major construction projects represent key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has tracked 14 developments expected to influence the local area. Key projects include the Cedar Mill Lake Macquarie, the Trinity Point Marina & Resort Development, the Life & Home Bulky Goods Centre, Morisset, and the Alliance Avenue and Wyee Road Intersection Upgrade, with details provided on the most significant initiatives.
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Life & Home Bulky Goods Centre, Morisset
A landmark large format retail (LFR) development spanning 9 hectares with 30,000sqm of gross lettable area. Strategically located near the M1 Motorway, it features major national tenants including Aldi, Hungry Jacks, Oporto, Starbucks, Pet Quarters, and Repco. The precinct serves as a vital service hub for the growing Lake Macquarie region, incorporating over 700 car spaces and community facilities such as a medical centre and childcare.
Cedar Mill Lake Macquarie
A 235 million dollar tourism, entertainment and event precinct planned for the 90 hectare former Morisset Country Club site. The original 2022 approval covered a 30,000 capacity outdoor amphitheatre alongside cafes, restaurants, a splash park, tourist accommodation and an over-55s lifestyle village. In early 2025 Winarch Group announced the project would be significantly downsized to a 10,000 capacity indoor arena and a separate 5,000 capacity outdoor stage, with the partially-built shell-like stage dome no longer part of the design.Construction has been idle for around 18 months and a revised development application has yet to be lodged, with Winarch citing delays to the Transport for NSW upgrade of Mandalong Road and Dora Street. In late April 2026 Lake Macquarie City Council voted 10-1 to investigate a potential compulsory acquisition of the site, with a feasibility memo expected within three months. Winarch has publicly recommitted to delivering the precinct.
Morisset Place Strategy
A long-term strategic plan by Lake Macquarie City Council to guide the future development and growth of Morisset as a regionally significant growth area under the Hunter Regional Plan 2041. It aims to accommodate an additional 12000 residents and facilitate mixed-use precincts. A draft strategy is expected for public exhibition in 2026.
Trinity Point Marina & Resort Development
A $665 million luxury carbon-neutral waterfront destination designed by Koichi Takada. The State Significant Development includes a 5-star hotel with up to 220 rooms, 180 luxury residential apartments, and an expansion of the existing marina to 188 berths. Features include two 300-seat restaurants, a world-class wellness retreat, a floating helipad, and a public foreshore boardwalk. The project targets a 4-Star Green Star certification using green roofs and solar technology.
Alliance Avenue and Wyee Road Intersection Upgrade
Upgrade of the intersection to a new four-legged roundabout to improve safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians, reduce congestion, support public transport, and manage increased traffic volumes due to residential and commercial growth in Morisset, including access to the Cedar Mill entertainment venue. The project is funded by Lake Macquarie City Council, NSW Government ($2.5 million through the State Voluntary Planning Agreement Funding Program), and development contributions/private investment.
Mandalong Road Upgrade, Morisset
The project replaces the existing roundabout at the Mandalong Road, Freemans Drive, Dora Street, and Wyee Road intersection with signalised traffic lights. It delivers additional through and turning lanes, raised medians, a shared user path, and two new bus stops on Dora Street to relieve congestion and support regional commercial growth.
Bawarramalang, Morisset Community Hub
Bawarramalang, the Morisset Community Hub, will combine versatile and adaptable community facilities, a new library, and commercial offerings in 4600 square metres of activated space to energise a new town square in Morisset. Lahznimmo Architects has completed a concept design to inform the project's business case. Lake Macquarie City Council has identified a civic meeting place in central Morisset as a priority move in the draft Morisset Place Strategy, envisioning the hub as a place for learning and connection that supports place-making and centre amenity for existing and future residents.The scale, form and timing of the facility are still being considered, subject to the identification of appropriate funding pathways.
Fishery Point Road and Morisset Park Road Intersection Upgrade
Lake Macquarie City Council has engaged Metiri to plan and design an upgrade of the Fishery Point Road and Morisset Park Road intersection. The project is currently in the planning, investigations, and design stage, with a feasibility assessment identifying traffic signals as the most viable upgrade option. The goal is to improve safety and traffic flow at the T-intersection.
1,336 residents of Morisset are employed, from a labour force of 1,481. Unemployment sits at 9.8%, with participation at 41.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% 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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The suburb of Morisset has a diverse workforce composed of both professional and manual labor sectors, alongside a strong presence of essential service workers. The local unemployment rate stands at 9.8%, according to data aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 1,336 employed locals. The unemployment rate is 5.7% higher than the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW, indicating room for economic improvement, while the participation rate of 41.3% is notably lower than the regional benchmark of 60.6%. Census data indicates a moderate 21.2% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment fields for working residents are retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction. In particular, health care & social assistance employment is highly concentrated, running at 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.0% of the local workforce, compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. The ratio of local jobs to resident workers indicates that local employment opportunities are somewhat constrained. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data indicates that during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 2.9% and total employment dropped by 7.3%, which raised the unemployment rate by 4.3 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labor force drop by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. Future employment trends can be examined using Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors will perform differently. Applying these industry forecasts to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents of the suburb of Morisset could rise by 6.7% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate localized population growth models.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Morisset is $959 a week (about $50,000 a year), with median personal income at $564 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,916 a year against an average of $51,698. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to ATO tax data for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Morisset recorded a median income of $41,916 and an average income of $51,698. These figures are below the national benchmarks and compare to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates suggest a median of $46,242 and an average of $57,033 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicated that personal, family, and household incomes in the area fall between the 2nd and 7th percentiles nationally.
In terms of income brackets, the largest group comprises 33.8% of the population (1,474 residents) earning between $400 - 799 weekly, contrasting with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 29.9%. A high concentration of 43.0% earning under $800 per week reflects financial pressure within the community. Housing affordability is highly constrained, with only 78.8% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Morisset had 1,693 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 3% apartments. 17% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,647 a month. Rent absorbs 39.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 39.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the last Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Morisset consisted of 74.9% separate houses and 25.1% alternative formats such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other dwellings, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership was comparatively high at 46.5%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (17.4%) or rented (36.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,647, below the Regional NSW median of $1,733. Conversely, the median weekly rent was $380, which is higher than the regional rate of $330.
In comparison to national benchmarks, local mortgage payments are below the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Morisset counted 1,693 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,810 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 56.9% of all local households, consisting of 16.4% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 13.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 43.1%, with lone person households representing 39.5% and group living situations comprising 3.6%. The median household size of 2.1 people is lower than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.4% of adults in Morisset hold a university qualification, including 10.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 81% of areas nationally. A further 31.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,441 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 960 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 levels present challenges, as the university qualification rate of 14.4% is lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap highlights a potential opportunity for targeted local learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 10.0%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificate level credentials at 31.1%. A significant 22.8% of the local population is enrolled in formal studies. This group includes 7.5% in primary schools, 5.6% in secondary schools, and 3.0% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Morisset reaches 42 stops on 69 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 infrastructure in the suburb of Morisset includes 42 active transit stops, comprising a network of train and bus services. These stops support 69 separate routes that facilitate 1,962 passenger journeys per week. Accessibility is solid, with residents living an average of 244 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, resulting in a high rate of outward commuting, with cars remaining the main transport choice at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per household, below the regional standard. In the 2021 Census, 21.2% of residents reported working from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Transit services average 280 daily trips across all active routes, which translates to roughly 46 weekly departures per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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47.8% of residents in Morisset report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 15.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.8 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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Mortality data and chronic illness statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable health difficulties within the suburb of Morisset, affecting both youth and elderly demographics. The rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 47% of the population (~2,068 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 12.7% and 13.1% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 47.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents experience elevated rates of chronic health issues.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 32.4% of the population (1,412 residents), which is higher than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Health measures for these older residents are generally consistent with national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Morisset is largely Australian-born, at 84.3% of residents, with 5.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.2%) and Australian (28.8%). 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 the suburb of Morisset is below the national average, with 84.3% of residents born in Australia, 90.8% holding citizenship, and 94.7% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 60.4% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestral origins reported in the suburb of Morisset are English at 34.2%, Australian at 28.8%, and Irish at 8.6%. There are also specific deviations from regional averages, with Samoan background represented at 0.5% (compared to 0.1% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 5.1% (compared to 4.6%), and Maltese heritage at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Morisset is 52, older than 95% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.2% 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 of 52 in the suburb of Morisset is higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is over-represented locally at 13.1%, compared to regional levels, and exceeds the national average of 6.1%. Conversely, the 45 - 54 age bracket is under-represented at 7.9%. The median age dropped from 53 to 52 since 2021, indicating a slight shift toward a younger profile. The 35 to 44 age group increased from 9.3% to 11.5% of the population, and the 25 to 34 age bracket rose from 10.0% to 11.5%.
Meanwhile, the 85+ cohort decreased from 9.2% to 6.8%, and the 75 to 84 group declined from 14.9% to 13.1%. By 2041, demographic forecasts project that the 25 to 34 age group will grow by 52% (adding 261 people) to reach 763, up from 501.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Morisset
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | 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 10 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 — 465 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,078 at the 2021 Census → 4,361 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 (SAL12734). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.