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The median house price in Nambucca Heads is $728k, with units at $532k. House values have moved 5.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Nambucca Heads has an estimated 6,967 residents, up from 6,675 at the 2021 Census — a change of 292 people, or 4.4%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 283 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 226 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 Nambucca Heads has an estimated population of approximately 6,967, according to an evaluation of ABS regional demographic updates and newly validated addresses compiled by AreaSearch. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 6,675 people, this represents an addition of 292 residents, or a 4.4% expansion. This demographic shift is calculated from an estimated resident base of 6,870 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP figures alongside 283 validated new addresses recorded after the census period. The suburb maintains a density of 225 persons per square kilometer, offering generous personal space and capacity for future expansion.
The local 4.4% post-census rise tracks closely with the wider SA3 benchmark (4.5%), trailing by only 0.1 percentage points to highlight healthy growth dynamics. The vast majority of this demographic intake stemmed from interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 80.0% of net population additions in recent times. Demographic outlooks for the suburb of Nambucca Heads draw on the 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2 models anchored to 2022, supplemented where necessary by the 2022 NSW State Government SA2 series based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific growth projections from these datasets are applied across all locations. Future trajectories suggest population expansion will sit marginally underneath the median observed across non-metropolitan districts, with the area projected to expand by 804 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 modelling, amounting to an overall gain of 10.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
185 new dwellings have been approved in Nambucca Heads over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 53 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 105, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Nambucca Heads averages approximately 37 new dwelling permits annually. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, an estimated 185 residential approvals were issued, including 105 granted during FY-25 to date. Construction has run ahead of local demand, with only 0.9 new residents arriving per completed home over the 5 financial years from FY-21 through FY-25, creating strong buyer availability and scope for faster population absorption. In addition, approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $325,000, sitting below regional norms to provide cost-effective options, while commercial approvals totaling $11.6 million this financial year demonstrate ongoing non-residential investment.
Per-capita development activity in Nambucca Heads exceeds the Rest of NSW benchmark by 41.0% over the 5 year span, supporting asset values while ensuring adequate supply for purchasers. Detached houses account for 85.0% of building approvals compared to 15.0% for attached formats, maintaining the community's spacious character and appealing to purchasers seeking lower density living. A ratio of roughly 111 residents per approved dwelling further highlights these low-density residential qualities. Longer-term demographic projections indicate Nambucca Heads will add 707 residents by 2041 relative to recent AreaSearch quarterly metrics. The current volume of residential construction is well positioned to absorb this anticipated intake comfortably, fostering favourable conditions for purchasers and enabling population growth to potentially outpace existing baseline forecasts.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Nambucca Heads, worth an estimated $50 million. A further 36 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.24 billion. 17 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Regional prosperity and urban performance are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, civic works, and commercial projects. AreaSearch has pinpointed 7 key initiatives with the potential to influence the locality, led by the Valla Urban Growth Area, Vista Apartments, Nambucca Heads Lifestyle Estate, and the 14-22 Boundary Street Macksville - Serviced Apartments / Tourism Accommodation Conversion.
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Valla Urban Growth Area
The Valla Urban Growth Area is a long-planned mixed-use precinct near the Pacific Highway at Valla, intended to address residential and industrial land shortages on the NSW Mid North Coast. Stage One is under construction and will deliver 14 fully serviced industrial lots, with 13 lots expected to be released from mid to late 2026. Current works include the first internal road, water, sewer, stormwater, electrical, lighting and communications infrastructure. Future stages are planned to include about 700 homes, a town centre, further industrial land, schools, open space and public amenities.Council expects the completed precinct to support up to 2800 jobs and add about AUD 380 million per year to the local economy.
Vista Apartments
Five three-bedroom luxury apartments offering breathtaking views of the Nambucca River and coastline, with high-end finishes, spacious open-plan layouts, secure access, internal lift to all levels, and two undercover parking spaces per apartment.
Nambucca Heads Lifestyle Estate
Over 50s land lease community by Lincoln Place with no entry, exit or deferred management fees. Amenities include community hall, BBQ area and access to medical services and supermarkets. Ongoing home releases; new homes coming soon with enquiries handled by the on-site team.
Nambucca River Foreshore Walk and Cultural Way
Improvements to the foreshore walk from the Visitor Information Centre to the V-Wall, including boardwalk replacement, signage, and art installations to promote cultural, historical, and environmental awareness of the Nambucca River. The project includes the addition of public art elements as part of ongoing enhancements.
Main Beach Protective Seawall and Bleachers
Construction of a 180-metre coastal protection wall including 40 metres of bleacher steps, new pedestrian footpath, beach stairs, ramps, shower, and viewing platform at Main Beach, Nambucca Heads, to protect against coastal erosion and enhance public amenities.
TAFE NSW Nambucca Heads Connected Learning Centre
State-of-the-art facility providing greater access to skills training and employment outcomes through a mix of online, face-to-face, and blended learning options. The CLC offers digital technologies like simulations and virtual learning experiences, and a range of courses including education support, business, visitor information services, and hospitality. Features include collaboration pods, computer hub, connected learning classrooms, maker space, media lounge, mobile training units, print shop, tech bar, virtual learner support space, workbooth, free parking, bike racks, digital library services, guest Wi-Fi, student kitchenette, vending machines, student lounge, laptop borrowing, and an outdoor learning area.
14-22 Boundary Street Macksville - Serviced Apartments Conversion
Proposed adaptive re-use of the former Macksville Community Health Centre into tourism and visitor accommodation. DA2023/067 (Romsen Pty Ltd) seeks to convert the existing low-rise hospital buildings into 80 self-contained serviced apartments and a 9-room staff residence, with a new 25 m swimming pool, private restaurant, gym conversion, multi-purpose sports court and upgraded landscaping. The site is zoned R1 General Residential and is bounded by Giinagay Way to the east and Nancye Roberts Drive to the west.As at the latest available council reporting the application remained under assessment with additional information requested; no public evidence of final determination has been identified as of mid-2026.
Black Wattle Estate - Urunga
Black Wattle Estate is a six stage master planned residential land subdivision within the South Urunga Development Precinct, delivering about 320 housing lots from roughly 600 sqm up to 1,450 sqm. Stage 1 civil works and registration are complete with most lots sold, while later stages will add local parks, walking and cycle paths and bushland buffers. The estate is promoted as an environmentally and socially sustainable coastal community close to Urunga township, beaches, the Kalang River and regional centres such as Coffs Harbour and Bellingen.
2,195 residents of Nambucca Heads are employed, from a labour force of 2,408. Unemployment sits at 8.8%, with participation at 40.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce patterns in Nambucca Heads display an even distribution across white-collar and blue-collar occupations alongside healthy representation in essential services, while the local unemployment rate stands at 8.8% based on statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,195, though local joblessness exceeded the Regional NSW level of 4.1% by 4.7 percentage points and labour participation sat lower at 40.3% versus 60.6% regionally. Census records show just 9.5% of working locals operated from home, a figure influenced by pandemic-era operating conditions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade.
Hospitality is a pronounced regional strength, with accommodation & food generating 1.8 times the regional concentration of jobs. Conversely, public administration & safety represents just 4.1% of employment locally compared to 7.5% across the broader region, and comparisons between resident numbers and local worker counts indicate a reliance on employment opportunities outside the immediate area. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from larger statistical areas, indicates that the labour force fell by 3.3% during the year to March 2026, with employment dropping by 4.2%, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, employment in Regional NSW fell by 0.9%, the labour force shrank 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 Nambucca Heads. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been overlaid on the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Nambucca Heads's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years. This calculation uses a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Nambucca Heads is $839 a week (about $44,000 a year), with median personal income at $499 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $38,936 a year against an average of $53,456. 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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 at the postcode scale reveal a median taxable income of $38,936 and an average of $53,456 for the suburb of Nambucca Heads, trailing both the national baseline and the Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $42,954 for median earnings and $58,973 on average. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household incomes placed between the bottom percentile and 3rd percentile nationwide.
A plurality of 37.8% of residents (2,633 people) earned within the $400 - 799 weekly range, in contrast to capital city distributions where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket formed the largest group at 29.9%. Tighter household budgets are widespread, with 48.3% of dwellings surviving on under $800 weekly, while housing costs consume a high portion of earnings, leaving 82.1% of residual income to place the locality in the 3rd percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Nambucca Heads had 2,947 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 11% apartments. 17% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 33.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 35.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses make up 73.1% of residential dwellings in Nambucca Heads, with semi-detached properties, units, and other formats accounting for 26.9%, compared with an 82.6% to 17.4% split across Regional NSW. Outright ownership is noticeably high at 47.8%, substantially exceeding regional benchmarks, while 17.3% of properties carry a mortgage and 35.0% are rented. Financing and rental costs are relatively low: monthly mortgage repayments averaged a median of $1,300 versus $1,733 regionally and $1,863 nationally, while weekly median rent sat at $280 compared to $330 in Regional NSW and $375 across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nambucca Heads counted 2,947 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 42% 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 constitute 54.7% of local households, consisting of couples without children (27.7%), couples with children (13.6%), and single-parent arrangements (12.1%). Non-family living arrangements make up 45.3% of dwellings, predominantly single-person households at 42.4% alongside group residences at 3.1%. The average household size sits at 2.0 persons, tracking below the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.7% of adults in Nambucca Heads hold a university qualification, including 9.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 31.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,229 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 936 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in the area sits below broader state levels, with 13.7% of residents holding university qualifications compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%, highlighting a clear focus area for future educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications represent 9.5%, postgraduate awards comprise 2.1%, and graduate diplomas account for 2.1%. Non-university technical pathways are prevalent, with 41.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 9.7% with advanced diplomas and 31.6% holding certificates. Formal study engages 24.3% of the resident community. This learning population comprises 8.9% attending primary school, 7.4% in secondary education, and 1.7% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Nambucca Heads reaches 47 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 370 services a week. The typical home sits about 300 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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Nambucca Heads is served by 47 active transit stops offering bus connections across 30 dedicated routes, delivering 370 passenger trips each week. Network connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances to a stop averaging 295 meters. As an outward-commuting residential community, private vehicles dominate travel at 94%, while pedestrian commutes account for 4%. Household vehicle density sits below regional levels at 0.9 vehicles per residence, with 9.5% of workers operating from home at the 2021 Census under prevailing pandemic influences. Transit schedules across the combined bus network provide a mean volume of 52 trips daily, representing approximately 7 departures per stop weekly.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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51.0% of residents in Nambucca Heads report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 12.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.1% 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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Health analysis by AreaSearch underscores substantial medical burdens in Nambucca Heads, where chronic illnesses and mortality rates affect both younger residents and senior demographics, while private health insurance coverage is notably restrained at roughly 48% (~3,353 people). This uptake falls behind the Regional NSW benchmark of 51.9% and the national standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, reported by 14.4% and 10.3% of residents respectively, while 51.0% noted no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated within the working-age cohort, while seniors aged 65 and over constitute 38.2% of the local population (2,661 people), exceeding the 23.3% regional benchmark and presenting general health outcomes that correspond with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Nambucca Heads is largely Australian-born, at 87.4% of residents, with 3.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.9%) and Australian (30.5%). 7.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural homogeneity is prominent in Nambucca Heads, where Australian citizens make up 88.4% of residents, 87.4% were born domestically, and 96.2% speak only English within their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, adhered to by 54.3% of the community compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The leading reported ancestral backgrounds among residents are English at 31.9%, Australian at 30.5%, and Irish at 8.9%. Distinct variations appear in other cultural cohorts, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry comprising 7.1% (versus 4.6% across the region), Scottish ancestry at 8.3% (versus 8.0%), and Welsh representation at 0.5% (matching the regional 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nambucca Heads is 57, older than 98% of areas nationally. 16.5% 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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Reflecting its status as a coastal lifestyle and retirement hub, Nambucca Heads features an older demographic structure. Updated estimates to August 2026 place 38.2% of residents in senior age brackets (65+), well above the 23.3% recorded across Regional NSW, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 account for 16.5% versus 23.5% regionally. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 57 years—unchanged since the 2021 Census—standing 14 years older than the Regional NSW median of 43 and above the national census figure of 38. The most significant post-census shift occurred in the 45 - 64 age bracket, which declined from 25.5% to 23.2%, while the 25 - 44 demographic is forecast to experience the largest numerical increase by 2041, rising by 262 individuals (23%) to reach 1,412.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Nambucca Heads
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 7 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 — 283 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,675 at the 2021 Census → 6,967 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 (SAL12898). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.