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The median house price in Nelson Bay (NSW) is $1.00m, with units at $700k. House values have moved 3.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Nelson Bay (NSW) has an estimated 5,988 residents, down from 6,141 at the 2021 Census — a change of 153 people, or 2.5%. That puts 381 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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According to evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside address checks by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Nelson Bay (NSW) has a population calculated to be approximately 5,988 in May 2026. This represents a contraction of 153 people (2.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 6,141 residents. The adjustment is derived from a local population estimate of 5,977 compiled by AreaSearch, which drew on the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures and factored in 27 validated new addresses added since the Census.
With this population level, the density stands at 380 persons per square kilometer, offering generous spatial distribution and opportunities for future expansion. Overseas migration served as the primary growth vector, accounting for roughly 98.0% of the demographic gains documented recently. AreaSearch incorporates projections sourced from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 units, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. In cases where SA2 locations lack this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age bracket growth trajectories from these consolidated files are also applied locally for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic shifts in the suburb of Nelson Bay (NSW), expansion is projected to track slightly below the midpoint of regional Australian sectors, with local numbers expected to climb by 404 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 6.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
158 new dwellings have been approved in Nelson Bay (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That is 5.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 21% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, well below 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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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permit statistics allocated from regional databases indicate that Nelson Bay averages approximately 31 residential approvals annually. This includes an estimated 158 home permits issued over the last 5 financial terms (ranging from FY-21 to FY-25) and 7 during the current FY-26 period. Despite a shrinking population, construction volumes have remained relatively proportional, which is favorable for purchasers, while the average valuation of approved projects is $721,000, signaling that builders are focusing on upscale residential offerings. Additionally, commercial permits total $1.3 million for this financial term, pointing to quiet non-residential building activity.
Relative to the Rest of NSW, building permit volumes per capita in Nelson Bay are 17.0% lower, placing the area in the 16th percentile of all national locations, which restricts choices for buyers and channels demand toward established homes. Recent building approvals consist of 21.0% freestanding houses and 79.0% multi-unit developments. This emphasis on higher-density configurations provides affordable entry points and appeals to retirees downsizing, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. It represents a major pivot from the established dwelling composition (currently consisting of 60.0% houses), driven by a scarcity of buildable lots and evolving buyer lifestyles and budget constraints. The ratio of 997 people for every single housing approval highlights the quiet pace of the local building sector. Demographic projections indicate that Nelson Bay is on track to add 393 residents by 2041 (calculating from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). At the current rate of approvals, the pipeline of new housing should easily satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for expansion that outpaces current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Nelson Bay (NSW)
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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 Nelson Bay (NSW), worth an estimated $173 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.27 billion. 5 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and tourism. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and council planning schemes exert a powerful influence on local market trends. AreaSearch has identified 10 key projects that are expected to impact the local community. Chief among these are the d'Albora Marina Nelson Bay Hotel, the Nelson Bay Public Domain Plan, The Belvedere, and Kurrara Hill, with details of the most significant works listed below.
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Nelson Bay Public Domain Plan
A 20-year vision by Port Stephens Council to revitalise the Nelson Bay town centre and foreshore. The plan focuses on upgrading streetscapes, improving pedestrian connectivity, and creating a greener, more attractive environment. Recent works include the Stockton Street stage upgrades and pedestrian wayfinding improvements, supported by smart parking revenue and government grants.
d'Albora Marina Nelson Bay Hotel
Demolition of existing on-land structures at Nelson Bay Marina and construction of a four-storey 122-room waterfront hotel across three multi-storey buildings, along with upgraded restaurant and cafe facilities, enhanced retail spaces, a boat maintenance workshop, outdoor and rooftop terraces, a new foreshore public plaza, and multi-level car parking. A State Significant Development application (SSD-77938524) is being prepared for submission to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure following community engagement completed in October 2025.The precinct is owned and operated by d'Albora Marinas (MA Financial).
The Belvedere
An eight-storey luxury residential development comprising 56 apartments including two- and three-bedroom residences and penthouses, with rooftop amenities such as a pool, spa, gym, and sauna, along with communal green spaces, an office, and a coffee shop, aimed at addressing housing shortages in Port Stephens.
Nelson Bay Apartments
High-end block of five residential apartments, six storeys, penthouse with pool, ocean views.
Kurrara Hill
A 10-storey mixed-use development featuring 48 modern apartments with a mix of one to four-bedroom units, two business premises, one retail space, premium landscaping, and secure on-site parking.
Toboggan Hill Park
Established tourism attraction and redevelopment opportunity comprising approximately 2.6 hectares of freehold land and a 13.5 hectare Crown lease. The property is being marketed for sale with scope to revitalise the existing attraction, deliver an approved second toboggan track and pursue additional tourism development subject to approvals. The Crown lease has been secured to 2040.
Fingal Bay Link Road
A proposed $188 million link road project between Nelson Bay and Fingal Bay, intended to ease congestion, improve traffic flow and safety. Preliminary investigations highlighted environmental constraints and concerns, including significant impacts on threatened species like koalas in Tomaree National Park. Economic analysis indicated project costs outweighed benefits, and as of February 2024, Transport for NSW has stated that no further planning or investigations are currently proposed for the project.
14 Market Street, Fingal Bay Mixed-Use (Shop-top Housing)
DA-approved shop-top housing: 3 apartments (two 2-bedroom units and one full-floor penthouse) over ground-floor retail with on-grade parking. Site is approximately 200m from Fingal Beach. Property was marketed for sale in 2024 with DA in place and the ground-floor commercial space is currently advertised for lease, indicating no construction commencement as of the latest checks.
2,391 residents of Nelson Bay (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 2,487. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 46.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% 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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Nelson Bay maintains a capable labor pool dominated by tourism and hospitality industries, an unemployment rate of only 3.9%, and relative employment stability over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,391 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.2% below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (46.9% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 21.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The primary employment sectors for local workers are accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The region exhibits a strong concentration in accommodation & food jobs, with its share of employment reaching 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, primary production sectors like agriculture, forestry & fishing are underrepresented, engaging only 0.9% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident workforce suggests that local employment options are somewhat restricted within the immediate area. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026 show local jobs grew by 0.3% while the labor pool contracted by 0.2%, causing the unemployment rate to drop by 0.4 percentage points. This performance diverged from Regional NSW, which experienced a 0.9% drop in jobs, a 0.4% reduction in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a broader outlook on job opportunities in Nelson Bay. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with local workforce distributions to project regional patterns. Nationally, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these industry-specific national rates against the local labor profile projects employment growth in Nelson Bay of 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighted translation for comparison purposes and does not incorporate localized population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Nelson Bay (NSW) is $1,305 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $689 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,895 a year against an average of $63,960. The average runs 42% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Based on AreaSearch aggregations of ATO postcode statistics for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Nelson Bay recorded a median income of $44,895 and an average income of $63,960. These figures sit below national averages and compare to Regional NSW figures of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated levels would be approximately $49,528 for the median and $70,561 for the average as of March 2026. Census files show that individual, family, and household earnings in Nelson Bay sit between the 20th and 26th percentiles across the country.
Income brackets are dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort, which accounts for 28.2% of residents (1,688 people), similar to the broader metropolitan region where this group constitutes 29.9%. Household budget pressure is high, with just 82.8% of income left after housing costs, placing the area in the 20th percentile, while its SEIFA income metric ranks in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Nelson Bay (NSW) had 2,579 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 19% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month. Rent absorbs 29.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the distribution of homes in Nelson Bay stood at 59.5% standalone houses and 40.5% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, units, and other configurations, compared to Regional NSW where standalone houses made up 82.6% and alternative dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Outright home ownership in Nelson Bay was significantly higher than the state regional benchmark, reaching 43.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (24.9%) or renters (31.3%). The median monthly home loan payment of $1,842 was higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent stood at $380, compared to $330 in Regional NSW.
Nationally, monthly mortgage payments in Nelson Bay are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nelson Bay (NSW) counted 2,579 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the largest share of local households at 65.3%, consisting of couples without children at 34.8%, couples with children at 18.9%, and single-parent households at 10.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.7%, with single-person households representing 31.5% and group households making up 3.3%. The median occupancy rate of 2.2 people per home is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.2% of adults in Nelson Bay (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 14.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 263 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,033 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Local education metrics point to lower levels of higher education, with university graduation rates of 21.2% falling well short of the NSW state average of 32.2%. This dynamic presents a clear opportunity for tailored training programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 14.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Practical and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 42.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (13.5%) and certificate credentials (28.6%). A significant 23.4% portion of the local population is enrolled in formal studies.
This enrollment includes 8.0% of residents in primary schools, 7.1% in secondary schools, and 3.1% in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Nelson Bay (NSW) reaches 69 stops on 54 routes, timetabled for about 540 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 links in Nelson Bay include 69 passenger stops, which are serviced by a combination of buses. These facilities accommodate 54 distinct routes that provide a total of 535 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with the average distance to a boarding point standing at 176 meters. As the locality is largely residential, a majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with cars remaining the primary option at 90%, and 7% of residents walking. Households average 1.2 vehicles, which is lower than the regional standard. In addition, 21.1% of workers performed their duties from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.
Services average 76 daily journeys across all local routes, which represents approximately 7 weekly journeys for each individual transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.2% of residents in Nelson Bay (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Nelson Bay shows strong health metrics based on AreaSearch analysis of local death rates and the frequency of long-term medical conditions, with low rates of common health issues observed among both younger and older cohorts, and private medical insurance ownership sitting slightly above the SA2 average at roughly 52% of the population, representing about 3,128 people. The most prevalent health conditions recorded locally are arthritis, affecting 12.2% of residents, and mental health challenges, affecting 8.7%. Meanwhile, 61.2% of the population reported no long-term illnesses, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age locals show a higher-than-average rate of chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 33.1% of local residents (1,982 people), exceeding the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Seniors exhibit particularly favorable health metrics, with their national ratings outperforming those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Nelson Bay (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 80.3% of residents, with 8.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.5%) and Australian (26.8%). 3.0% 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 diversity in Nelson Bay is lower than average, with 80.3% of the population born in Australia, 89.6% holding citizenship, and 91.3% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, chosen by 56.2% of residents, which is comparable to the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral origins, the three largest groups represented in Nelson Bay are English at 30.5%, Australian at 26.8%, and Irish at 9.6%. There are also notable differences in specific European groups, with Croatian heritage overrepresented at 1.0% of the population compared to 0.3% regionally, Scottish ancestry at 8.8% compared to 8.0%, and French heritage at 0.6% compared to 0.4% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nelson Bay (NSW) is 51, older than 93% of areas nationally. 19.9% 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 51 years in Nelson Bay is significantly higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and well above the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is particularly overrepresented, making up 18.7% of the population locally, which is much higher than the national average of 9.4%, while children aged 5 - 14 are underrepresented at 8.2%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 15 to 24 age bracket expanded from 9.6% to 11.5% and the 75 to 84 bracket grew from 9.2% to 11.0%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.6% to 10.8% and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 9.6% to 8.2%. By 2041, demographic shifts will alter local age distributions, led by the 85+ bracket which is projected to grow by 81% (164 people) to reach 368 from a baseline of 203. The aging trend is pronounced, with residents aged 65+ accounting for 58% of projected growth, while both the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age brackets are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Nelson Bay (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 27 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,141 at the 2021 Census → 5,988 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 (SAL12932). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.