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The median house price in Narrabri is $480k, with units at $265k. House values have moved 6.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Narrabri has an estimated 7,360 residents, up from 7,327 at the 2021 Census. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS regional updates alongside post-Census validated addresses, the suburb of Narrabri has an estimated population of approximately 7,360 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an addition of 33 people (0.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 7,327 people. This updated figure of 7,360 residents was calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 in conjunction with 39 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 5.7 persons per square kilometer, ensuring a spacious local setting. Throughout the preceding decade, the suburb of Narrabri demonstrated sturdy population trends with a compound annual growth rate of -0.6%, exceeding the performance of the broader SA3 area.
Natural increase served as the primary growth engine, contributing roughly 65.0% of all population additions over recent intervals. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (anchored to base year 2022) are utilised by AreaSearch for SA2 boundaries, while SA2 projections published in 2022 by the NSW State Government (anchored to base year 2021) cover remaining areas. Age-specific rates derived from these datasets are applied to model local projections between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Narrabri is projected to track within the lower quartile of nationwide regional growth, adding 27 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 models, which represents an overall gain of 0.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
50 new dwellings have been approved in Narrabri over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An evaluation of ABS building approvals across statistical geographies indicates that approximately 10 new residential dwellings receive approval each year in Narrabri, amounting to an estimated 50 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 9 approvals have been logged. Amid local population contraction, residential supply has kept pace with demand, fostering a balanced marketplace with ample opportunities for purchasers, alongside an average expected construction cost of $766,000 per dwelling that highlights a builder focus on upscale, premium residences. Furthermore, non-residential activity is limited, with commercial approvals standing at $112,000 this financial year to underline the locality's predominantly residential makeup.
In comparison to Rest of NSW, building activity in Narrabri has been moderately elevated (running 48.0% above the regional per capita benchmark across the 5 year period), which helps maintain healthy inventory while underpinning existing asset values, notwithstanding a recent cooling in construction volumes. This rate sits below national norms, indicating a mature urban landscape alongside potential planning limitations. Among newly approved dwellings, 80.0% are detached houses while 20.0% are medium and high-density formats, preserving the community's traditional low-density profile centered on spacious family accommodation. A metric of 1053 people per residential dwelling approval further underscores the subdued pace of local development. Projections indicate that Narrabri will add 27 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figure. Given ongoing building rates, prospective housing delivery appears well positioned to satisfy local requirements, establishing favorable purchasing conditions while offering headroom to support growth beyond baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Narrabri
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Narrabri, worth an estimated $986 million. A further 38 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.96 billion. 11 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. 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 development are heavily shaped by capital works, strategic master plans, and infrastructure investments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 6 major initiatives with substantial relevance to the district. Notable developments include the Stoney Creek Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), the Narrabri Place Strategy, the Newell Highway Upgrade - Heavy Duty Pavement Upgrades (Narrabri to Moree), as well as the Narrabri Solar Farm and BESS, with primary projects detailed below.
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Stoney Creek Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
A major long-duration energy storage project featuring a 125 MW / 1,000 MWh battery system with an 8-hour discharge capacity. Located adjacent to the Narrabri Transgrid substation, it utilizes Energy Vault's B-VAULT architecture to enhance grid reliability and support the NSW renewable energy transition. The project was awarded a 14-year Long-Term Energy Service Agreement (LTESA) and is transitioning to an 'Own and Operate' model under Energy Vault.
Narrabri Place Strategy
A 20-year strategic framework finalised in April 2025 by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure together with Narrabri Shire Council. The strategy provides the planning framework to rezone land across three precincts under the Narrabri Local Environmental Plan 2012, supporting at least 2,100 new flood-free homes with a mix of detached and medium-density housing, a revitalised town centre featuring an Eat Street dining concept, new health, aged care and childcare facilities, potential school sites and improved sport and active transport networks.A new employment lands precinct between the Newell Highway and the Inland Rail corridor will support light industrial and commercial uses, while a separate Northern NSW Inland Port precinct will accommodate heavier industrial activity leveraging the Inland Rail project. The strategy is expected to generate around 600 new jobs. Development applications consistent with the strategy can now be lodged with Narrabri Shire Council. Replaces the earlier Narrabri Special Activation Precinct process.
Newell Highway Upgrade - Heavy Duty Pavement Upgrades (Narrabri to Moree)
Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments, this project delivered more than 20 km of heavy duty pavement upgrades across four priority sections of the Newell Highway between Narrabri and Moree. Works included new heavy duty pavement, wider shoulders, upgraded intersections, five overtaking lanes, improved drainage, flood resilience improvements and the new Spring Creek heavy vehicle rest area. The project was completed in September 2025.
Narrabri Solar Farm
Proposed 140 MW DC solar farm with a 100 MW battery energy storage system on about 312 hectares of private rural land north-east of Narrabri. The project is in the Environmental Impact Statement phase of the NSW State Significant Development process after receiving SEARs on 5 July 2024. It would connect to the existing 132 kV transmission line, supply the National Electricity Market, power about 35,000 homes, avoid about 182,000 tonnes of CO2 each year and support about 100 construction jobs plus 3 operational jobs.
Sawmill Business Centre Stage 2
Second stage development of the Sawmill Business Centre providing additional commercial and light industrial facilities. Project includes new warehouse spaces, office buildings, and improved infrastructure to support local business growth.
Gunnedah Regional Saleyards Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the regional saleyards including new multi-administration and buyers facility, new pens, improvements to internal roads, lighting, and site infrastructure. The holding pens, central draft area, and scales are now roofed, enhancing safety and improving animal welfare. Upgrades also include a truck-wash facility, new perimeter fencing, solar power installation, a water capture and reuse system, and improved dust suppression measures.
Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary
The Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary is a 50-acre conservation, wildlife hospital and eco-tourism destination on the Oxley Highway at Gunnedah. The $22.7 million facility includes a koala rehabilitation hospital with treatment suites and ICU rooms, gift shop, cafe, learning auditorium, koala and wildlife enclosures, walking trails, glamping tents, caravan and RV sites, volunteer accommodation, and a caretaker residence. Stages one and two are complete; stage three construction began June 2025 targeting December 2025 completion, with a public opening anticipated in March-April 2026.The project expects to draw 90,000 visitors annually and create local jobs. A park operator is yet to be confirmed.
Gunnedah Solar Farm
The 110MW (or 154MW DC) utility-scale solar farm, now owned by CalEnergy Resources (a subsidiary of Northern Powergrid/Berkshire Hathaway Energy) and formerly developed by Canadian Solar, has reached substantial completion and is operational. Located on 304 hectares, it uses 460,000 bifacial panels on a single-axis tracking system. It can power approximately 48,000 homes and has a long-term power purchase agreement with Amazon. It was registered to the grid in July 2021.
4,253 residents of Narrabri are employed, from a labour force of 4,400. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 73.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% 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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Narrabri maintains an evenly distributed labour market encompassing both professional and trade roles across various industries, accompanied by an unemployment rate of just 3.3% according to AreaSearch statistical modeling. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,253, positioning local unemployment 0.8% below the 4.1% mark seen across Regional NSW, while labour force participation proved exceptionally strong at 73.2% compared to 60.6% regionally. Census returns showed a modest 9.6% of workers operating from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time must be taken into account. Local resident employment is primarily oriented around health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade.
The workforce exhibits a heavy concentration in mining, employing workers at 3.4 times the regional concentration. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 12.9% of the local workforce, trailing the Regional NSW level of 16.9%. While positions are available locally, the ratio of Census employment to resident headcount suggests a considerable number of residents travel to surrounding districts for work. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local labour force shrank by 2.1% and total employment fell by 3.7%, driving a 1.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Regional NSW witnessed a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Medium to long-term projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labour demand for Narrabri. While nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry trajectories vary widely. Weighting these sectoral expectations against Narrabri's existing employment composition points to a potential local job increase of 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (noting this is a weighted baseline exercise that excludes bespoke demographic forecasting).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Narrabri is $1,590 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $826 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,900 a year against an average of $62,791. 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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The suburb of Narrabri shows a median taxpayer income of $52,900 and an average of $62,791 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is below the national average, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,359 (median) and $69,271 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Narrabri, between the 40th and 54th percentiles.
The earnings profile shows 31.6% of the population (2,325 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. Housing costs are manageable with 87.7% retained, though disposable income sits below average at the 46th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Narrabri had 2,739 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 1% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,448 a month. Rent absorbs 16.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the local housing stock in Narrabri was composed of 87.2% separate houses and 12.8% alternative formats such as semi-detached homes, flats, and other structures, compared with 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Outright home ownership trailed regional benchmarks, accounting for 34.4% of households, while properties with a mortgage made up 32.7% and rental accommodation comprised 33.0%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were notably modest at $1,448 versus the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,733, and weekly rents averaged $260 against $330 regionally. Against nationwide figures, Narrabri proves considerably more economical than the Australian median monthly repayment of $1,863 and weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Narrabri counted 2,739 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 29% 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 the majority of domestic living arrangements at 68.1%, split between couples with children at 26.4%, couples without children at 29.4%, and single parent households at 11.3%. Non-family living situations represent the remaining 31.9%, comprising single-occupant homes (29.0%) and shared group residences (2.9%). Average household occupancy sits at 2.4 people, matching the figure recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.5% of adults in Narrabri hold a university qualification, including 11.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 89% of areas nationally. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,256 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 898 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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Attainment figures point to educational hurdles across the community, as tertiary degree holders make up 15.5% of residents compared to the 32.2% NSW benchmark, highlighting a key target for educational advancement. Bachelor degrees represent the largest higher education category at 11.3%, with postgraduate awards accounting for 2.8% and graduate diplomas comprising 1.4%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications are well represented, with 38.9% of persons aged 15+ holding practical trade credentials, including advanced diplomas (8.3%) and certificates (30.6%). A substantial proportion of the population is actively engaged in learning, with 30.2% enrolled in study programs.
This group consists of 13.0% attending primary school, 7.9% in secondary education, and 2.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Narrabri reaches 159 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 340 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services across Narrabri feature 159 active transit stops encompassing bus and rail options. A total of 32 distinct routes operate across these access points, generating 336 weekly passenger trips. Stop proximity is favorable, with residents averaging 237 meters to their closest transit stop. Given the suburban character of the area, outbound travel is common and private vehicles serve as the primary transit mode at 91%, supported by an average fleet of 1.5 vehicles per household. Remote workers represented a modest 9.6% of the workforce according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic conditions.
Transport schedules provide an average of 48 daily trips across the combined network, which translates to roughly 2 weekly trips per designated stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 nearest transit facilities relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.7% of residents in Narrabri report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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 health metrics covering chronic illnesses and mortality indicate meaningful wellbeing hurdles in Narrabri, with standard ailments prevalent across both younger cohorts and senior age brackets, alongside a constrained private health insurance coverage rate of roughly 52% of the populace (~3,811 people). Asthma and arthritis constitute the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 9.7 and 9.4% of the population respectively, while 63.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical diagnoses, closely matching the 63.3% rate across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts exhibit higher than typical rates of long-term health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.0% of the community (1,545 people), below the 23.3% share observed across Regional NSW, with older resident health indicators aligning closely with national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Narrabri is largely Australian-born, at 94.7% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (37.8%) and English (28.3%). 10.3% 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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Narrabri displays a relatively uniform demographic profile, with Australian citizens making up 89.9% of the population, 94.7% of residents born in Australia, and 96.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, identified by 65.2% of residents in comparison to 55.9% throughout Regional NSW. Looking at parental lineage, Australian ancestry is the leading background at 37.8% (above the 30.0% regional standard), followed by English ancestry at 28.3% and Australian Aboriginal heritage at 10.3%, which significantly exceeds the regional proportion of 4.6%. Minor cultural cohorts also show distinctive presences, with Samoan background accounting for 0.1% (compared to 0.1% regionally), Korean at 0.1% (against 0.1%), and Sri Lankan at 0.1% (versus 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Narrabri is 39. 25.4% 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 age distribution in the suburb of Narrabri closely mirrors the Regional NSW profile, with the largest variation across the four primary age tiers being 2.5 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 39, remaining steady since the 2021 Census and sitting 4 years below the Regional NSW benchmark of 43 recorded at that Census. The most noticeable change since the Census occurred among the 45 - 64 age bracket of mature adults and early retirees, which decreased from 25.5% to an estimated 23.0%. Looking ahead to 2041, seniors and retirees aged 65+ are set to drive the bulk of demographic expansion, increasing by 183 residents (12%) to reach 1,729, while younger age groups and the 45 - 64 cohort are expected to diminish.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Narrabri
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 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 39 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,327 at the 2021 Census → 7,360 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 (SAL12912). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.