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The median house price in Muswellbrook is $610k, with units at $420k. House values have moved 10.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Muswellbrook has an estimated 12,605 residents, up from 12,272 at the 2021 Census — a change of 333 people, or 2.7%. 286 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 47 people per 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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Drawing from ABS population statistics for the surrounding region and address validations performed by AreaSearch since the census, the suburb of Muswellbrook has an estimated residency of 12,605 people as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 333 individuals (2.7%) from the 12,272 residents logged in the 2021 Census. The estimation builds on a baseline of 12,595 residents calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, combined with 286 new validated residential addresses since the Census date. This population level yields a density of 46 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious layout.
Muswellbrook's post-census growth rate of 2.7% trails that of the Rest of NSW (4.9%) by 2.2 percentage points, showing solid local expansion. Natural increase was the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 65.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which use 2022 as a baseline, for each SA2 unit. In cases where this data is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government's 2022 release with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Projected growth shifts by age cohort from these models are applied to the years 2032 through 2041. Future expectations point to growth patterns matching the lowest quarter of regional areas nationwide, with the suburb of Muswellbrook projected to add 525 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 4.1% over a 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
154 new dwellings have been approved in Muswellbrook over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 52, running ahead of 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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ABS building approval statistics mapped to the local area show that Muswellbrook has maintained an average of approximately 30 new home approvals each year, with 154 residences approved over the 5-year span from FY-21 to FY-25, and 48 approvals logged during the current FY-26. Since only 0.9 new residents arrived per approved home during the FY-21 to FY-25 period, construction rates are matching or exceeding demand, providing buyers with options and supporting population growth beyond baseline forecasts. The average construction cost of these new homes is $472,000, indicating that developers are targeting the higher-end market.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $22.2 million for the current financial year, representing a moderate volume of non-residential building activity. Recent building approvals consist of 94.0% stand-alone houses and 6.0% townhouses or multi-unit dwellings, reinforcing the low-density footprint of the locality by focusing on houses with private yards. The ratio of 376 people per dwelling approval highlights a quiet development landscape with low construction frequency. Long-term outlooks indicate the suburb of Muswellbrook will add 515 residents by 2041, measured from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction volumes suggest housing supply will easily accommodate this growth, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially helping the population expand past current 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 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Muswellbrook, worth an estimated $5.78 billion. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.3 billion. 27 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy 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 infrastructure projects, major planning developments, and public works exert a strong influence on the performance of the area. A search has identified 19 projects expected to impact the locality. Key initiatives include the Eastbrook Links Estate, the Muswellbrook Solar Farm, the Muswellbrook Clean Industries Precinct (MCIP), and the Muswellbrook Marketplace Redevelopment, with details provided on those of highest local significance.
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Muswellbrook Marketplace Redevelopment
A multi-stage transformation of the primary shopping hub following Muswellbrook Shire Council's 34.25 million dollar acquisition. The project focuses on revitalizing the town centre by improving pedestrian flows, creating active street frontages, and enhancing accessibility. Works include the reconstruction of the Marketplace Laneway to connect with Bridge Street and internal renovations to modernize retail spaces.
Muswellbrook Clean Industries Precinct (MCIP)
A transformative clean energy hub on the rehabilitated Muswellbrook Coal Mine site. The precinct integrates the 135MW Muswellbrook Solar Farm and Battery (BESS), the 500MW Muswellbrook Pumped Hydro project, and facilities for green hydrogen and advanced manufacturing. It serves as a key post-mining transition project within the Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone, aiming to power approximately 79,000 homes and create over 850 construction jobs.
Muswellbrook Solar Farm
135MW solar farm and 135MW/270MWh battery energy storage facility (BESS) on the former Muswellbrook Coal Mine site. Approved by the NSW IPC in May 2025 and the Federal Government in August 2025. It will generate enough power for up to 79,000 homes. The expected construction completion date is early 2028.
Muswellbrook Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 3
Stage 3 of the NSW Government's $45 million Muswellbrook Hospital Redevelopment is under construction. The project includes a new operating theatre suite, central sterilising department and relocated community health facilities. The operating theatres opened in early 2026, the new community health space was completed in July 2026 and is preparing to open, while the new sterilising department remains under construction with overall completion expected in 2027.
Northview Estate
Premium residential community in the heart of the Upper Hunter featuring multiple stages with Stage 5B currently releasing 27 lots ranging from 750sqm to 1,463sqm. Previous stages 4A, 4B and 5A are sold out. Fully serviced lots with town water, sewer, underground power and NBN. Offers panoramic views to Bells Mountain and Hunter River flats.
New England Highway - Muswellbrook Bypass
A 9.1km bypass of Muswellbrook routing the New England Highway to the east of the township to improve freight efficiency, reduce travel times and improve road safety. The bypass will divert up to 20,000 daily vehicles (13% heavy vehicles) away from the town centre via a free-flow 100km/h alternative alignment. Key structures include four bridges over Muscle Creek Road, Muscle Creek, Coal Road, and Sandy Creek Road. Jointly funded by the Australian Government ($304.8M) and NSW Government, with total investment of approximately $452M.Utility relocation design work was contracted in July 2025, with relocation works expected from October 2025. An Expression of Interest for major construction was released in late 2025, with the main construction tender anticipated in late 2026 and major works commencing in 2027.
Muswellbrook Thermal Storage Facility
Installation and operation of a 4.99 MW concentrated solar thermal (CST) demonstration facility utilizing CSIRO's innovative particle-based technology. The project features approximately 7,600 heliostats and a 110-meter solar tower with 16-hour thermal storage capacity. It stores solar heat in ceramic particles to generate dispatchable electricity for the national grid, showcasing a zero-emissions alternative to traditional power cycles. The facility is a key component of the transitioning Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone.
Eastbrook Links Estate
A master-planned residential community spanning 230 hectares at the eastern gateway of Muswellbrook. The development comprises approximately 1,100 to 1,500 lots across 32 stages, featuring open space, walking trails, and cycle paths. It includes substantial infrastructure such as new road intersections with the New England Highway and a childcare center. Ongoing stages include construction and land registration through late 2024 and into 2026.
5,583 residents of Muswellbrook are employed, from a labour force of 5,987. Unemployment sits at 6.7%, with participation at 59.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,045, about 111% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Muswellbrook features a diverse labor force spanning industrial, manual, and professional services, with a strong manufacturing sector. The local unemployment rate stands at 6.7%, and jobs grew by an estimated 3.3% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,583, while the unemployment rate was 2.6 percentage points higher than the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is generally aligned with the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. At the Census, a low 9.1% of employees worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by temporary pandemic lockdown policies.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are mining, healthcare and social assistance, and retail trade. The suburb has a high concentration of mining workers, with an employment share 9.2 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, healthcare and social assistance is underrepresented, employing 10.4% of the workforce compared to 16.9% across Regional NSW. A ratio of 0.7 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census points to a higher-than-average volume of local employment options. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas by AreaSearch, indicates that employment grew by 3.3% during the 12-month period while the labour force expanded by 1.4%, leading to a 1.7 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% contraction in employment and a 0.4% reduction in the labour force, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional perspective on anticipated future demand in Muswellbrook. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to project growth trajectories. National employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Muswellbrook's employment composition, local employment is estimated to grow by 5.2% over five years and 11.8% over ten years. This projection relies on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Muswellbrook is $1,603 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $759 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,689 a year against an average of $70,561. 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 the latest ATO tax statistics for the 2023 financial year, local incomes in Muswellbrook run ahead of the national averages, showing a median income of $54,689 and an average of $70,561. This is higher than the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Applying the 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since the 2023 financial year yields estimated current figures of approximately $60,333 for the median and $77,843 for the average as of March 2026. However, Census records show that overall household, family, and individual incomes are moderate, placing between the 40th and 41st percentiles.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket is the largest, containing 32.6% of the population (4,109 residents), which is similar to the metropolitan average of 29.9%. Once housing costs are met, residents retain 85.1% of their income for general living expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Muswellbrook had 4,545 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 1% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. 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, the housing stock in Muswellbrook was composed of 87.6% stand-alone houses and 12.5% semi-detached dwellings, apartments, or other housing types, compared to Regional NSW where stand-alone houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings constituted 17.4%. Homeownership rates are lower than the Regional NSW average, with 27.2% of homes owned outright, while 33.9% are mortgaged and 39.0% are occupied by tenants. The median mortgage payment in the area was $1,517 per month, which is below the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while weekly rent was $310 compared to $330 regionally.
On a national level, Muswellbrook's median mortgage payments are lower than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Muswellbrook counted 4,545 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 30% 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 67.5% of local households, consisting of 27.7% couples with children, 24.7% couples without children, and 14.1% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.5% of homes, with single-person households at 29.6% and group housing at 3.0%. The median household occupancy is 2.5 persons, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.0% of adults in Muswellbrook hold a university qualification, including 8.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 36.5% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,090 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 916 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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Local education statistics indicate a lower-than-average rate of higher education, with 11.0% of residents holding a university degree compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Among those with degrees, bachelor programs are the most common at 8.0%, followed by postgraduate studies at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 44.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.0% and certificates at 36.5%. School and study enrollment is high, with 32.6% of the population active in education.
This share includes 13.2% of residents in primary schools, 9.0% in secondary schools, and 2.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Muswellbrook reaches 377 stops on 46 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 transport analysis identifies 377 passenger transport stops across Muswellbrook, offering a combination of rail and bus options. These locations are served by 46 routes that provide 1,454 weekly services. Accessibility is high, with the average distance to a stop being 116 meters. Because the area is primarily residential, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb to work, with private vehicles serving as the primary transit mode for 95% of commuters. Household car ownership averages 1.4 vehicles. A low 9.1% of residents worked from home at the time of the 2021 Census, which may have been shaped by pandemic-era policies.
Public transport routes average 207 daily services, translating to roughly 3 weekly arrivals per individual stop. The map shows the 100 stops closest to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.0% of residents in Muswellbrook report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.4 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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Analysis of local mortality rates and chronic health conditions highlights clear medical concerns within Muswellbrook across multiple age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is relatively high, held by approximately 55% of the population (~6,910 people), compared to 51.9% of residents across Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent illnesses, each affecting 10.3% of the population. Meanwhile, 64.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, slightly higher than the Regional NSW rate of 63.3%. The working-age cohort exhibits elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 15.6% of the local population (1,966 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW share of 23.4%.
Senior citizens in the area experience more pronounced health challenges, ranking higher than the general local population relative to national health benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Muswellbrook is largely Australian-born, at 90.5% of residents, with 5.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.0%) and English (29.4%). 9.2% 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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Muswellbrook exhibits a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with citizenship at 88.3%, Australian-born residents at 90.5%, and English-only speakers at home at 94.7%. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, followed by 58.0% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The primary ancestral origins reported in the area are Australian at 34.0%, English at 29.4%, and Australian Aboriginal at 9.2%. Notable variations from regional averages include Maori residents at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Macedonian residents at 0.1% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Samoan residents at 0.1% (compared to 0.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Muswellbrook is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 27.3% 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 35 years in Muswellbrook is below the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, there is a high concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 (15.3%) and a low representation of seniors aged 65 - 74 (8.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 4.2% to 5.4% of the population, while children aged 5 to 14 decreased from 15.3% to 14.4%. Projections indicate the age profile will change by 2041. The 75 to 84 age bracket is expected to see the fastest growth, increasing by 54% (365 people) to reach 1,046.
Overall population aging is expected to continue, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 59% of the projected growth, while the 65 to 74 and 45 to 54 brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Muswellbrook
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 16 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 Jul 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 — 286 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,272 at the 2021 Census → 12,605 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 (SAL12879). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.