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The median house price in Muswellbrook is $625k, with units at $461k. House values have moved 10.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Muswellbrook has an estimated 12,604 residents, up from 12,272 at the 2021 Census — a change of 332 people, or 2.7%. 288 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Muswellbrook has an estimated population of approximately 12,604, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS updates and newly verified post-Census address records. This represents an addition of 332 people (2.7%) compared to the 12,272 people recorded at the 2021 Census. In deriving this figure, AreaSearch established a baseline resident count of 12,595 from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 288 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With a population density of 46 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space.
The suburb of Muswellbrook generated a 2.7% post-Census gain, trailing the Rest of NSW (5.1%) by only 2.4 percentage points and underscoring resilient demographic expansion. Natural increase served as the primary contributor to these gains, accounting for roughly 65.0% of recent population growth. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections based on 2022, turning to 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts based on 2021 where data is otherwise unavailable. Age-specific trajectory rates across these series are projected forward for all regions between 2032 to 2041. Under these demographic expectations, the suburb of Muswellbrook is tracking toward the lower quartile of nationwide regional growth. Specifically, aggregated SA2 projections indicate an expansion of 505 persons to 2041, which corresponds to an overall increase of 3.9% across the 16 years.
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 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 51, 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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According to AreaSearch's review of ABS building approval statistics, residential development in Muswellbrook has averaged around 30 approved dwellings annually, yielding roughly 154 homes across the past 5 financial years. For FY-25 to date, 51 approvals have been logged. In the period spanning FY-21 and FY-25 over the past 5 financial years, roughly 0.7 people arrived per newly constructed home each year, demonstrating that residential building activity is keeping pace with or exceeding local requirements. This steady supply provides greater choice for prospective buyers and sets a foundation for population growth beyond baseline forecasts, with new residential builds carrying an expected average construction cost of $448,000.
Additionally, non-residential activity has progressed at a moderate rate, highlighted by $22.2 million in approved commercial projects during this financial year. Detached properties dominate recent construction activity, making up 95.0% of approvals compared to just 5.0% for attached housing. This focus on standalone dwellings reinforces the open, low-density layout of the town, appealing strongly to purchasers seeking generous residential footprints. Furthermore, a metric of around 274 people per dwelling approval underscores Muswellbrook's distinctly low-density urban form. Projections based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate Muswellbrook will add 496 residents through to 2041. Sustaining present construction volumes will ensure residential supply comfortably accommodates future demographic needs, generating supportive conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating population expansion above existing 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 $6.28 billion. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.7 billion. 26 are already under construction and 34 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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Capital investments, strategic planning, and major civic works play a defining role in shaping local growth and economic momentum. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 19 projects poised to influence the district, highlighted by significant undertakings such as the Eastbrook Links Estate, Muswellbrook Solar Farm, Muswellbrook Clean Industries Precinct (MCIP), and Muswellbrook Marketplace Redevelopment, with primary initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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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)
The Muswellbrook Clean Industries Precinct is a major post-mining land transformation initiative being developed by Idemitsu Australia at the former Muswellbrook Coal Mine site on Muscle Creek Road. The multi-technology clean energy hub integrates a 135 MW solar farm and battery storage facility co-developed with OX2, a 500 MW pumped hydro energy storage facility, a vanadium flow battery, and green hydrogen manufacturing. Located within the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone, the precinct provides clean industrial capability and regional employment transition.
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 60.2%. 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 14,043, 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 pool that includes both manual and professional occupations, with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial fields, an unemployment rate of 6.7%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.3% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 5,583 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate stands at 2.6% higher than Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation aligns with Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census data indicates that only 9.1% of residents worked from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Key industries providing work for the local population are mining, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Resource extraction represents a pronounced economic specialization, capturing an employment share 9.2 times greater than the regional norm. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 10.4% of local jobs, trailing the Regional NSW average of 16.9%. At the Census, the local economy recorded 0.7 workers for every resident, pointing to an above-average concentration of employment opportunities within the district. AreaSearch's synthesis of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 3.3% and the labour force grew by 1.4%, driving down the jobless rate by 1.7 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW witnessed a 0.9% drop in jobs, a 0.4% contraction in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Looking to broader trajectories, Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national projections outline anticipated five- and ten-year labour requirements. Nationally, total employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Aligning these sectoral projections with Muswellbrook's industry structure implies potential local job expansion of 5.2% over five years and 11.8% over ten years (noting that this weighted extrapolation serves illustrative goals and excludes 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 AreaSearch's analysis of ATO records for financial year 2023, individual earnings in the suburb of Muswellbrook exceed the national benchmark. Taxpayer median income in the suburb of Muswellbrook reached $54,689 while the average was $70,561, compared to $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index gains of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median earnings at approximately $60,333 and average earnings at $77,843. At the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings occupied moderate tiers, falling between the 40th and 41st percentiles.
Furthermore, 32.6% of the local population (4,108 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning closely with the 29.9% recorded across the broader region. Following accommodation payments, households retain 85.1% of their gross earnings for everyday living costs.
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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Data from the latest Census shows that standalone houses make up 87.6% of Muswellbrook's residential stock, with semi-detached, apartment, and other property types accounting for 12.5%, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Outright home ownership stands at 27.2%, trailing the wider region, while properties under a mortgage represent 33.9% and rental accommodation comprises 39.0% of occupied private dwellings. Housing affordability remains a notable advantage: median monthly mortgage payments are $1,517 and median weekly rents sit at $310, both well below the respective Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
In the broader national context, Muswellbrook maintains much lower borrowing and rental costs than the Australian averages of $1,863 per month for mortgages and $375 per week for rent.
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 represent the vast majority of local living arrangements at 67.5% of households, consisting of couples with children (27.7%), couples without children (24.7%), and one-parent families (14.1%). The remaining 32.5% of dwellings are classified as non-family households, including single-person occupants at 29.6% and group living situations at 3.0%. Overall, Muswellbrook records a median household size of 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark 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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Tertiary educational attainment in the region is comparatively subdued, with higher education degrees held by 11.0% of the population against the statewide NSW standard of 32.2%, highlighting clear scope for educational investment. Among university credentials, Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 8.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Conversely, vocational and technical training is widespread: 44.5% of persons aged 15+ possess vocational qualifications, encompassing certificate-level accreditations (36.5%) and advanced diplomas (8.0%). Current academic engagement is strong across the community, as 32.6% of residents are actively attending an educational institution.
Breaking down this cohort, 13.2% attend primary schools, 9.0% are in secondary schooling, and 2.2% are engaged in higher education or university studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Muswellbrook reaches 376 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 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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An evaluation of local transit infrastructure shows 376 functional passenger stops throughout Muswellbrook, spanning both bus and rail networks. These points are connected across 34 distinct routes that generate a total of 1,990 scheduled trips weekly. Proximity to public transit is exceptional, as locals are on average positioned just 115 meters from their nearest departure point. Commuting behavior reflects the area's residential character, with the majority of workers traveling externally and private vehicles serving as the overwhelming primary choice at 95%. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles each, while a modest 9.1% of the workforce worked remotely from home according to the 2021 Census, a measure potentially affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
Network operations deliver an average volume of 284 daily trips across the transit system, translating to roughly 5 departures per stop each week. The adjacent spatial mapping highlights the 100 transport stops located closest to the geographical center.
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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AreaSearch's examination of chronic illness patterns and mortality metrics reveals notable healthcare pressures in Muswellbrook, with various conditions affecting both youth and senior demographics. Alongside these challenges, private health insurance uptake is relatively strong, covering roughly 55% of the overall population (~6,909 people), which sits above the 51.9% observed throughout Regional NSW. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the leading diagnosed conditions locally, each affecting 10.3 and 10.3% of the community, whereas 64.0% of inhabitants reported having no long-term illnesses, slightly above the 63.3% recorded for Regional NSW. Working-age individuals experience significant health difficulties marked by heightened rates of chronic disease.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 15.3% of residents (1,928 people), a smaller share than the 23.3% seen across Regional NSW, though health issues within this older demographic rank higher against national benchmarks than the broader local community.
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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Demographic indicators show Muswellbrook has a relatively homogeneous population profile, with Australian citizens comprising 88.3% of residents, 90.5% born domestically, and 94.7% communicating solely in English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, embraced by 58.0% of the local populace, outpacing the 55.9% share recorded across Regional NSW. When examining reported parental heritage, Australian background leads at 34.0%, followed by English lineage at 29.4% and Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 9.2%. Other cultural groups exhibit distinct proportional differences compared to wider regional patterns: Maori heritage represents 0.5% in Muswellbrook (vs 0.3% regionally), Macedonian accounts for 0.1% (vs 0.4%), and Samoan ancestry constitutes 0.1% (vs 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Muswellbrook is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 26.6% 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 suburb of Muswellbrook exhibits a heavy concentration of young households and growing families. AreaSearch's August 2026 demographic calculations show that 29.0% of the population consists of adults aged 25 - 44, well above the 23.5% reported across Regional NSW, whereas seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 15.3% compared to the regional figure of 23.3%. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 35, holding steady from the 2021 Census and remaining 8 years lower than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census. By age bracket, the proportion of seniors and retirees has increased from 14.1% at the Census to an estimated 15.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, the retiree and senior group will experience the greatest expansion, climbing by 581 residents (30%) to reach 2,509. In contrast, contractions are anticipated among middle-aged adults, early retirees, children, and young adults.
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 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 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 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 — 288 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,272 at the 2021 Census → 12,604 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 (SAL12879). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.