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The median house price in Mullumbimby is $1.15m, with units at $790k. House values have moved -2.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Mullumbimby has an estimated 4,840 residents, up from 4,180 at the 2021 Census — a change of 660 people, or 15.8%. Growth has averaged 3.2% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. 189 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 47.0% of that increase. That puts 175 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Mullumbimby has an estimated population of around 4,840, drawing on ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside 189 validated new addresses confirmed by AreaSearch since the Census date. Compared to the 4,180 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 660 people (15.8%). The figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 4,817 established via ABS ERP figures from June 2025. With a population density of 175 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Mullumbimby offers ample room for its inhabitants as well as scope for upcoming urban development.
Its 15.8% expansion since the 2021 census significantly outpaced both the SA4 region (3.8%) and the Rest of NSW, positioning the suburb of Mullumbimby as a standout regional growth center. Inbound overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic growth, accounting for approximately 47.0% of recent gains, with natural growth and interstate arrivals also making positive additions. Demographic projections for the suburb of Mullumbimby utilise 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 datasets based on 2022 benchmarks, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases keyed to 2021 where necessary. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these models have been mapped forward across the 2032 to 2041 period. Projected demographic trends point toward growth outstripping the median for non-metropolitan parts of the country, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating the suburb of Mullumbimby will add 927 persons by 2041, representing a 16-year cumulative rise of 18.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
176 new dwellings have been approved in Mullumbimby over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 40, 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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Building approvals examined across statistical areas by AreaSearch indicate that Mullumbimby has averaged roughly 35 dwellings approved each year, adding up to an estimated 176 homes throughout the previous 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 40 approvals have been documented. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the local market added an average of 4.2 new residents per constructed residence annually, creating a notable supply deficit that intensifies buyer competition and drives price inflation. Meanwhile, residential projects reflect an average value of $451,000 in expected construction cost.
Commercial approvals of $5.7 million recorded during the present financial year further highlight the predominantly residential nature of the locality. Dwelling creation in Mullumbimby runs 45.0% above the regional average per person across the 5 year period relative to the Rest of NSW, sustaining asset values while offering adequate choice to buyers. Detached houses accounted for 76.0% of recent residential development, while attached dwellings represented 24.0%, reinforcing the low-density footprint of the township with spacious family-oriented housing. A metric of approximately 109 people per dwelling approval reflects a developing residential market. Demographic forecasts based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release project that Mullumbimby will absorb an additional 904 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction activity matches these anticipated long-term requirements effectively, fostering balanced market conditions and preventing severe cost escalation.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mullumbimby, worth an estimated $70 million. A further 61 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.95 billion. 19 are already under construction and 21 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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Local capital expenditure and planning developments play a pivotal role in shaping community outcomes, with AreaSearch tracking 5 key initiatives expected to impact the township. Priority undertakings include the Mullumbimby Hospital Redevelopment, Mullumbimby Rail Corridor Housing, Station Street Affordable Housing, and the Mullumbimby Road Upgrade, outlined below according to local significance.
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Mullumbimby Hospital Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the remediated former hospital site into a diverse precinct featuring affordable housing, social housing, and community facilities. The project focuses on utilizing flood-free land to address local housing shortages through a mix of dwelling types and building heights up to 11.5 meters. Current efforts involve finalizing a site-specific Development Control Plan (DCP) and Masterplan funded by the Housing Support Program.
Mullumbimby Road Upgrade
Three-stage $5.3 million upgrade of Mullumbimby Road including road reconstruction, shoulder widening, intersection safety improvements, drainage upgrades, culvert works, new pavement, signage, guardrails and line marking. Stages 1 and 2 were completed during 2025, with the final stage commencing in February 2026 between Kings Creek Bridge and James Street. Final sealing and line marking are being programmed.
Mullumbimby Rail Corridor Affordable Housing Project
Proposed affordable housing development on government-owned former rail corridor land near Mullumbimby Station. The project is a partnership between Transport Asset Holding Entity (TAHE) and Byron Shire Council. Planning remains at the concept and community engagement stage while site constraints including flooding, future rail corridor use and environmental considerations continue to be assessed.
Station Street Affordable Housing
A collaborative mixed-use affordable housing development by Landcom and Byron Shire Council, proposing a two-storey building with around 32 affordable rental homes for workers on low to moderate incomes, a ground floor boarding house, and retail space.
Bayside Brunswick Heads (Wallum)
A 123-lot residential subdivision and 3 medium density sites across 30 hectares by Clarence Property. 60 percent of the site (18 hectares) will be protected as conservation zones. While the project received Development Approval, works are currently paused due to an interlocutory injunction and a Federal Court challenge by Save Wallum Inc. regarding the EPBC Act and threatened species.
New Brighton, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores Place Plan
Byron Shire Council's adopted 20-year place plan for New Brighton, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores. The plan sets a vision and 24 actions across movement and accessibility, environmental protection, open space improvements, village character, community development and resilience. Council adopted the plan in October 2025 and a Place Planning Collective North is now helping prioritise actions for implementation, including paths and cycleways, road safety, public transport advocacy, sports field planning, drainage, flood risk work and Ocean Shores centre planning.
Solus Industrial Byron Bay
A new industrial land subdivision in Byron Bay by Hannas, offering 17 freehold industrial lots zoned IN2 Light Industrial. The lot sizes range from 1,447sqm to 12,893sqm, with a total area of 45,285sqm. The development is DA approved, with construction commencing in Q3 2025 and expected completion in Q1 2026. Ideal for national logistics, owner-occupiers, investors, and industrial strata estates.
Ewingsdale Rd, Byron Bay
Twenty townhouses with two bedrooms, two living areas, front and rear courtyards, and basement parking for 45 vehicles will be built across five buildings, with existing structures on site demolished.
2,179 residents of Mullumbimby are employed, from a labour force of 2,362. Unemployment sits at 7.7%, with participation at 58.8%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 4,022, 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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Mullumbimby boasts a highly skilled labor pool with strong representation in essential service industries and an unemployment rate of 7.7%. Estimated employment growth reached 4.1% over the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data. By March 2026, 2,179 residents were employed, reflecting an unemployment rate of 3.6% compared to Regional NSW's 4.1%, which indicates potential for enhancement. Workforce participation stands approximately at the same level as Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census data reveals that 26.2% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns must be taken into account.
The primary employment fields for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, along with education & training. Retail trade shows particular prominence locally, engaging workers at 1.4 times the regional standard. Conversely, public administration & safety accounts for merely 3.2% of the local workforce, trailing the 7.5% recorded across Regional NSW. A comparison of resident workers against the local Census working population points to a relatively constrained volume of jobs within the immediate locality. Analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas shows that over the 12 months to March 2026, employment grew by 4.1% and the labour force expanded by 5.6%, which led to an increase of 1.4 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This trend differs from Regional NSW, where employment declined by 0.9%, the labour force dropped by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context for anticipated future demand in Mullumbimby. These projections, which span five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Mullumbimby's employment composition, local employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mullumbimby is $1,355 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $660 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $35,115 a year against an average of $64,082. The average runs 82% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 postcode ATO records released for financial year 2023, Mullumbimby's taxpayer median income is $35,115 and the average is $64,082, placing it below national standards and lagging the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 elevates estimated local figures to $38,739 (median) and $70,695 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 indicates household, family, and individual incomes all rank between the 21st and 24th percentiles across Australia. The $1,500 - 2,999 earning bracket accounts for the largest share at 30.8% of residents (1,490 people), closely mirroring the 29.9% recorded across the surrounding region.
Severe affordability pressures leave residents with 78.9% of income remaining after housing costs (19th percentile), placing the area in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mullumbimby had 1,531 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 6% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,929 a month. Rent absorbs 36.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.9%. 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 latest Census, separate houses made up 89.2% of Mullumbimby's housing stock, while semi-detached homes, flats, and other dwellings constituted 10.8%, compared with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Fully owned properties accounted for 39.7% of homes, matching the Regional NSW standard, alongside 28.7% carrying mortgages and 31.6% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,929, exceeding the Regional NSW figure of $1,733, while median weekly rent reached $500, outstripping the regional benchmark of $330. Across the country, local housing costs sit above national benchmarks, exceeding the Australian median mortgage of $1,863 and the national rental median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mullumbimby counted 1,531 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,773 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 64.6% of local households, made up of couples with children (24.1%), couples without children (23.2%), and single-parent households (16.4%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 35.4%, including single-person dwellings at 28.1% and group accommodations at 7.6%. The typical household consists of 2.5 people, exceeding the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.8% of adults in Mullumbimby hold a university qualification, including 22.6% with a bachelor degree and 6.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 921 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,023 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 qualification levels in Mullumbimby exceed regional standards, with 31.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 24.3% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of qualifications underpins a strong capability for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 22.6% of educational credentials, with postgraduate awards at 6.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. In addition, 34.3% of residents aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, comprising certificates (20.5%) and advanced diplomas (13.8%). A substantial 30.3% of the population is actively engaged in structured study. This cohort includes 11.0% attending primary school, 9.5% in secondary school, and 3.3% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mullumbimby reaches 83 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 490 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 Mullumbimby consists of 83 operating stops providing bus services across 45 separate routes, delivering 494 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is strong, with typical proximity to the nearest stop measuring 179 meters. Given the residential profile of the locality, commuting predominantly involves outward travel; private vehicles account for 86% of journeys, walking represents 6%, and cycling comprises 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, while 26.2% of residents performed their jobs from home according to the 2021 Census (which may incorporate pandemic-era working patterns). Transit services operate at an average rate of 70 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 5 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.8% of residents in Mullumbimby report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 figures and chronic health prevalence assessed by AreaSearch highlight favorable health conditions in Mullumbimby across both younger and older cohorts, accompanied by private health insurance coverage of approximately 52% of the population (~2,530 people), slightly outperforming the typical SA2 benchmark. Mental health concerns and arthritis represent the primary chronic ailments in the community, diagnosed in 8.8 and 7.1% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 70.8% of inhabitants reported no diagnosed chronic conditions, outperforming the 63.3% figure across Regional NSW. Health measures among residents aged under 65 are particularly positive. Those aged 65 and over constitute 21.2% of the local population (1,026 people), sitting below the 23.3% seen across Regional NSW, and experience robust overall health with national standing aligning with broader community outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mullumbimby is largely Australian-born, at 77.6% of residents, with 10.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (21.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Mullumbimby sits above broader averages, with 22.4% of residents born abroad and 10.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation at 26.1% of the population. Judaism shows a distinctive local presence, accounting for 2.3% of the community compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background, English ancestry is the most common at 29.9%, followed by Australian ancestry at 21.8% (lagging the regional benchmark of 30.0%), and Irish heritage at 11.5%. Distinct cultural representation is also evident across other backgrounds, including French heritage at 1.2% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Polish at 1.1% (versus 0.5%), and Russian at 0.5% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mullumbimby is 44, older than 80% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 20.9% 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 demographic age distribution in the suburb of Mullumbimby aligns closely with Regional NSW benchmarks, showing a maximum variation of 2.7 percentage points. AreaSearch estimates a median age of 44 as at August 2026, dropping from 45 at the 2021 Census, which compares to 43 across Regional NSW at that Census and a national median of 38. Young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) have risen from 22.5% of the community at the Census to an estimated 25.4%. By 2041, this 25 - 44 age cohort is projected to see the largest expansion, growing by 337 residents (27%) to reach 1,566.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mullumbimby
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
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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 4 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 — 189 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,180 at the 2021 Census → 4,840 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 (SAL12839). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.