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The median house price in Narooma is $895k, with units at $500k. House values have moved 4.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Narooma has an estimated 2,805 residents, up from 2,731 at the 2021 Census — a change of 74 people, or 2.7%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 75% of areas nationally. Density is about 23 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Narooma has a population estimated at around 2,805 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 74 people (2.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,731 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,803, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 29 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 23 persons per square kilometer, a level providing ample space per person. Narooma's 2.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (2.6%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections for each SA2 area from ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are adopted by AreaSearch. In cases where SA2 areas are not included in this release, SA2 level projections from the NSW State Government, issued in 2022 using 2021 as the base year, are utilized. Age group growth rates from these grouped data sets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends indicate that the suburb of Narooma is set to experience an increase in residents that falls just short of the median rate for non-metropolitan regions across Australia, with projections showing an expansion of 246 persons by 2041, representing an overall rise of 8.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
25 new dwellings have been approved in Narooma over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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 building approval figures from the ABS compiled for statistical divisions, about 5 new dwellings have been approved annually in Narooma, representing a total of approximately 25 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 9 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.6 new residents per year for each home constructed over the past 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25), the incoming supply is falling far short of demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices, while new homes are being built at an average value of $435,000—slightly above the regional average—suggesting a focus on quality developments.
Also, $1.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Narooma experiences significantly lower levels of construction activity compared to the Rest of NSW, running 69.0% below the regional average per capita. This constrained flow of new properties tends to bolster demand and sustain values for existing residences. This rate of activity is similarly lower than the national average, indicating a mature market and suggesting possible planning or land constraints. Detached houses account for 80.0% of new residential construction, while apartments or townhouses make up the remaining 20.0%, which keeps density low and caters to buyers looking for larger properties. An estimated 508 people in the area for every building permit issued reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Demographic projections indicate Narooma will add 244 residents up to 2041, calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of new housing may fail to match this population growth, which could heighten competition among prospective buyers and support stronger appreciation in property values.
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 20 current infrastructure and development projects close to Narooma, worth an estimated $967 million. 6 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning policies have a significant impact on an area's performance. In total no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Princes Highway Safety And Capacity: Nowra, Nsw To Victorian Border, Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements, and Corridor Preservation For East Coast High Speed Rail, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Bermagui Water Security Project
The Bermagui Water Security Project is investigating infrastructure and operational solutions to address critical water shortage risks in the South Coast region. Current options under evaluation in the preliminary business case include adjusting Brogo Dam operational reserve rules, constructing a new or upgraded weir at the town offtake, and building a direct pipeline from Brogo Dam to the treatment plant. The project aims to enhance resilience against extreme drought events and support future population growth in Bermagui and Cobargo.
Sapphire Cove Estate - Bermagui
Sapphire Cove is a new master-planned residential development in Bermagui, comprising over 24 hectares. It offers 550m2 - 900m2 residential lots and is situated adjacent to the immaculate Bermagui Golf Course. Registration for the development is imminent, and it is setting a benchmark for new residential developments on the NSW Coast.
Riverbend Bermagui
Riverbend Bermagui is a Balinese-inspired luxury mature-living village by Metacap. It will feature 162 architectural 2- and 3-bedroom homes nestled amidst 29 hectares of coastal beauty, with over 16.5 hectares preserved as natural green space. The development includes resort facilities and is designed for over 60s living. A comprehensive development assessment has been lodged, and stage one construction is planned for late 2024, with homes ready by mid-2025.
Princes Highway Safety And Capacity: Nowra, Nsw To Victorian Border
Enhancing the Princes Highway from Nowra to the Victorian border to improve safety, reduce congestion, and increase freight productivity through upgrades and bypasses; $2.2 billion committed for various projects.
South Moruya Roundabout
Construction of a four-legged roundabout on the Princes Highway south of Moruya to improve traffic safety, flow, and access to future housing developments, the new Eurobodalla Emergency Services Precinct, and the Moruya TAFE campus. The project includes constructing islands and paths for pedestrians and cyclists.
New Eurobodalla Regional Hospital
A new Level 4 regional hospital that will provide more services than the Moruya and Batemans Bay hospitals combined. It will include a new emergency department, an intensive care unit, expanded chemotherapy and renal dialysis services, new surgical and operating theatres, and expanded medical imaging services including an MRI.
Moruya Housing Infrastructure Project
This project will deliver infrastructure to support up to 1,000 new homes in Moruya. It includes building roads, drainage, footpaths, and upgrading water and sewer systems to unlock land for housing development.
Moruya Bypass
A proposed bypass of the Moruya town centre to improve traffic flow, safety and resilience on the Princes Highway. A preferred corridor has been identified and the land is being reserved for future construction.
1,026 residents of Narooma are employed, from a labour force of 1,078. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 43.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% 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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Narooma has a skilled workforce, with tourism and hospitality sectors prominently featured, an unemployment rate of 4.8%, and relative employment stability over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,026 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.7% above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (43.7% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 13.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries of employment among residents are retail trade, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food.
The area demonstrates particularly notable concentration in accommodation & food, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. On the other hand, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 13.9% of Narooma's workforce compared to 16.9% in Regional NSW. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, labour force levels decreased by 2.3% combined with employment decreasing by 0.3%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.8 percentage points. This compares to Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, labour force contracted by 0.4%, and unemployment rose 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Narooma. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Narooma's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Narooma is $926 a week (about $48,000 a year), with median personal income at $551 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $35,782 a year against an average of $48,699. 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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As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Narooma's median income among taxpayers is $35,782, with an average of $48,699. This is lower than average on a national basis, and compares to Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $39,475 (median) and $53,725 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Narooma all fall between the 1st and 6th percentiles nationally.
The earnings profile shows the $400 - 799 earnings band captures 34.7% of the community (973 individuals), diverging from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 29.9%. The concentration of 43.6% in sub-$800 weekly brackets highlights economic challenges facing a significant portion of the community. After housing, 85.5% of income remains, though this ranks at only the 4th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Narooma had 1,243 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 9% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 55% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 28.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 37.8%. 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 most recent Census, the distribution of residential properties in Narooma consisted of 68.4% separate houses and 31.5% alternative dwelling types like townhouses, apartments, or other structures, whereas Regional NSW recorded 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwelling types. The proportion of residents who own their homes outright or are purchasing them stood at 55.0%, which is considerably higher than the rate in Regional NSW, with the remaining houses being purchased with a mortgage (19.1%) or occupied by tenants (25.9%). The median monthly payment for home loans in this area was recorded at $1,517, which is notably lower than the Regional NSW average, while the median weekly rent stood at $260, compared to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
On a national level, home loan payments in Narooma are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and typical weekly rent is also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Narooma counted 1,243 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of homes at 57.1%, consisting of couples with children at 13.5%, couples without children at 33.0%, and single parents with children at 9.7%. The remaining 42.9% of homes are non-family households, which are dominated by people living alone at 40.7% along with group households at 2.6%. The typical household size in the area is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.8% of adults in Narooma hold a university qualification, including 13.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 77% of areas nationally. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 845 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 947 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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The local community experiences some educational gaps, as the percentage of residents with a university degree (18.8%) is considerably below the NSW average of 32.2%. This situation presents a challenge as well as a chance to implement targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Practical and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (30.6%). A significant 21.5% of the local population is enrolled in some form of study.
This cohort includes 7.8% attending primary school, 7.5% in secondary education, and 1.4% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Narooma reaches 66 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 240 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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According to public transport data, there are 66 transport stops operating in Narooma, which consist of bus services. These stops are connected by 22 separate routes that provide a total of 238 passenger journeys each week. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 188 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because this is a predominantly residential suburb, most workers travel outside the area for employment, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 89%, while 8% of residents walk. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.1, which is below the regional average.
A relatively small 13.0% of the workforce operates from home (according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions). Transit services run at an average frequency of 34 trips daily across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 3 passenger trips per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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56.6% of residents in Narooma report no long-term health condition. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of long-term illnesses, the health status of Narooma's population is close to national averages, showing a typical spread of medical conditions across younger and older age brackets, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally low, standing at approximately 46% of the population (~1,297 people). This is lower than the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 14.5 and 9.1% of residents, respectively, while 56.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 37.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,060 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Narooma is largely Australian-born, at 83.9% of residents, with 4.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.4%) and Australian (28.0%). 4.2% 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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In terms of multicultural representation, Narooma displays lower diversity than average, with 83.9% of local residents born in Australia, 90.2% holding citizenship, and 95.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 47.8% of the local population. The most prominent statistical variance is in Buddhism, which accounts for 1.6% of residents, compared to 0.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding family heritage (parental birthplaces), the primary ancestral lines in Narooma are English, accounting for 32.4% of the population, Australian, accounting for 28.0% of the population, and Irish, accounting for 9.9% of the population.
There are also distinct differences in the proportions of other ancestral backgrounds: Scottish ancestry is noticeably higher at 9.0% of Narooma (compared to 8.0% across the region), Maltese ancestry is at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%), and Australian Aboriginal heritage is at 4.2% (compared to 4.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Narooma is 57, older than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 15.0% 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 57 years in Narooma is significantly higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and also far exceeds the Australian national median of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, Narooma has a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket (22.8%) but a smaller share of young adults aged 25 - 34 (6.4%). This concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is substantially higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the median age has dropped by 1.0 years from 58 to 57, showing a shift toward a slightly younger population.
In detail, the 35 to 44 age cohort expanded from 7.3% to 9.5% of the population, while the 75 to 84 bracket grew from 9.9% to 12.0%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group shrank from 17.0% to 14.4% and the 65 to 74 cohort decreased from 24.8% to 22.8%. Looking forward to 2041, population projections show notable changes in Narooma's age distribution. Leading these demographic shifts, the 45 to 54 cohort is projected to expand by 39% (123 people), rising from 316 to 440. In contrast, the number of residents in the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age groups is expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Narooma
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 29 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,731 at the 2021 Census → 2,805 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 (SAL12909). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.