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New Town (Tas.) has an estimated 6,802 residents. That puts 1,758 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of New Town (Tas.)'s population is estimated at around 6,802 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 21 people (0.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,781 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,654, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 84 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,757 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. the suburb of New Town (Tas.)'s 0.3% growth since census positions it within 1.5 percentage points of the SA3 area (1.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, alongside calculations of age brackets past 2032, regional and local government forecasts published by the Tasmanian State Government in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are applied, incorporating modifications via a method of weighted aggregation that scales LGA growth figures to SA2 dimensions. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the suburb of New Town (Tas.) is expected to experience expansion that exceeds the national median, gaining 1,119 residents by 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 14.3% throughout the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
119 new dwellings have been approved in New Town (Tas.) over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 31% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 68, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals compiled by the ABS, the suburb of New Town (Tas.) averaged approximately 23 newly approved residences annually, aggregating to an estimated 119 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, approvals have reached 63. Even with the local population falling, residential supply has kept pace with demand, ensuring a balanced property market with ample options for purchasers, while newly built properties average an expected construction cost of $469,000, illustrating that developers are prioritizing upscale, high-end builds. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $9.7 million have been logged this financial year, reflecting a moderate pace of commercial construction.
In comparison to Greater Hobart, the suburb of New Town (Tas.) exhibits a higher rate of construction, tracking 28.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe, which sustains buyer options while supporting current property valuations. This rate sits below the national average, showcasing the mature character of the suburb and suggesting potential planning constraints. Breakdown of new construction indicates 31.0% comprises standalone houses and 69.0% consists of multi-unit designs. This preference for higher density layouts offers more affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock, which is 68.0% houses, showing that vacant building sites are becoming scarce while reflecting modern lifestyle trends and the requirement for varied, cost-effective housing styles. Averaging about 163 individuals for each residential approval, the suburb of New Town (Tas.) displays characteristics typical of a low density environment. According to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, the suburb of New Town (Tas.) is set to grow by 971 inhabitants by 2041. If current construction rates remain constant, residential supply may not keep pace with population growth, which is likely to heighten buyer rivalry and support upward price trends.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside New Town (Tas.), worth an estimated $120 million. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.96 billion. 19 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and health & medical. 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 developments, and municipal planning choices have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has tracked 11 developments that are expected to influence the suburb of New Town (Tas.). Key undertakings include upgrades at Hobart City High School, the Queens Walk housing development, renovations to the New Town Sporting Precinct, and environmental works along the New Town Rivulet, with the following details focusing on those of greatest significance.
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Hobart City High School Redevelopment
Completed redevelopment of Hobart City High School's New Town campus delivering a new learning and social heart, flexible learning spaces, upgraded science and art facilities, refurbished outdoor areas and improved student amenities. The project was delivered as part of the Tasmanian Government's education infrastructure program.
New Town Sporting Precinct Upgrades
City of Hobart building two new netball courts and providing infrastructure upgrades to a bowling green at the New Town Sporting Precinct. Part of broader recreational facility improvements.
New Town Rivulet Restoration
Returning the heavily concreted mouth of the New Town Rivulet to a natural, estuarine environment. Part of broader environmental restoration efforts across Hobart's waterways.
TasWater Moonah Infrastructure Upgrades
TasWater is undertaking essential water and wastewater infrastructure upgrade works across the Moonah network and surrounding facilities. The project enhances service reliability, renews aging pipeline assets, and supports regional population and urban development demands across Greater Hobart.
Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
Construction is underway on the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion. The project is part of the broader Stage 2 RHH Redevelopment and will expand and modernise emergency care facilities, including new treatment points, paediatric and mental health waiting areas, imaging capacity, procedure rooms and staged temporary access arrangements so the hospital can continue operating during works. Phase 1 was completed in 2023, while Phase 2 includes temporary ED access from Argyle Street before works shift to the Liverpool Street side of the hospital in mid-2026.Works are expected to continue until early 2028.
Queens Walk Housing Expansion
Expansion of the Queens Walk social and affordable housing precinct delivering 65 new apartments comprising 38 one-bedroom and 27 two-bedroom homes. Designed by Cumulus Studio and built by Fairbrother for Housing Choices Tasmania with Homes Tasmania funding, the project was completed ahead of schedule, increasing the precinct to 149 homes with upgraded communal facilities, landscaping and accessible public spaces.
Tasman Private Hospital
Comprising an integrated medical centre and hospital, including seven operating theatres and a 26 bed overnight ward for in-patient care.
Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor (NSTC)
A transformative urban renewal and transport initiative under the Hobart City Deal focused on the 4km corridor between Glenorchy and New Town. The project aims to activate a disused rail corridor for a high-frequency Rapid Bus Transit (RBT) network while stimulating medium-density housing and mixed-use development. As of early 2026, the project is a priority for federal funding following the submission of a comprehensive 368-page Strategic Business Case. It seeks to integrate land-use planning with sustainable transport to improve housing affordability and reduce congestion in Hobart's northern suburbs.
3,644 residents of New Town (Tas.) are employed, from a labour force of 3,792. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 65.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% 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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Data consolidated by AreaSearch shows that the suburb of New Town (Tas.) has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in essential services, a low unemployment rate of 3.9%, and steady employment conditions over the preceding year. There were 3,644 employed residents in March 2026, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.5% lower than the Greater Hobart level of 4.4%, and labor force participation matching the 63.8% recorded across Greater Hobart. Census statistics indicate that a modest 9.1% of local workers operated from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be kept in mind.
Local employment is predominantly centered around the health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety sectors. The suburb has a notable concentration in accommodation & food, employing residents at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction is underrepresented, accounting for 5.1% of employment compared to the regional benchmark of 8.7%. Although there are local jobs available, census travel data suggests that a significant number of residents travel to other areas for work. Based on AreaSearch calculations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the 12-month period saw employment rise by 0.1% alongside a 0.1% increase in the labor force, maintaining a steady unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Hobart saw employment decline by 0.1%, the labor force expand by 0.2%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspectives on future hiring needs in the suburb of New Town (Tas.). These estimations, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment expansion. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local mix suggests employment for the suburb of New Town (Tas.) should expand by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, using a basic weighted extrapolation that does not adjust for specific local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in New Town (Tas.) is $1,596 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $796 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,963 a year against an average of $66,944. 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's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of New Town (Tas.) had a median income among taxpayers of $53,963 with the average level standing at $66,944. This is approximately average nationally and compares to levels of $54,577 and $65,190 across Greater Hobart respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $59,872 (median) and $74,274 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in the suburb of New Town (Tas.), between the 41st and 48th percentiles.
Income analysis reveals 30.3% of the population (2,061 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 32.2% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 41st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
New Town (Tas.) had 2,697 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 21% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,771 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that the housing stock in the suburb of New Town (Tas.) consists of 67.9% standalone houses and 32.0% alternative housing options (including semi-detached properties, units, and other categories), differing from the Hobart metro split of 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in the suburb of New Town (Tas.) trails the Hobart metro average, sitting at 31.2%, while the remaining properties are mortgaged (27.0%) or occupied by tenants (41.9%). Typical monthly mortgage payments in the suburb were recorded at $1,771, which is higher than the Hobart metro average of $1,517, whereas the median weekly rent was $340, compared to $350 in the wider metro area.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in the suburb of New Town (Tas.) are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels sit below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
New Town (Tas.) counted 2,697 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 59.7% of all households in the suburb of New Town (Tas.), consisting of couples with children at 22.4%, couples without children at 27.2%, and single parents at 8.8%. The remaining 40.3% consists of non-family households, with single person households accounting for 34.4% and group living situations representing 6.0%. The typical household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly smaller than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.9% of adults in New Town (Tas.) hold a university qualification, including 27.1% with a bachelor degree and 15.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 14.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,168 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,013 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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Academic credentials in the suburb of New Town (Tas.) are much higher than wider regional averages, with 46.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 25.5% in TAS and 30.4% nationwide. This educational profile positions the suburb well for opportunities in professional and knowledge-based fields. Undergraduate degrees are held by 27.1% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational certifications are held by 23.3% of those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.6%) and certificates (14.7%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 30.6% of residents actively undertaking formal study.
This comprises 8.5% in university or higher education, 7.8% attending primary school, and 6.3% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in New Town (Tas.) reaches 58 stops on 101 routes, timetabled for about 6,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Analysis of public transit reveals 58 active stops operating in the suburb of New Town (Tas.), consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 101 distinct routes, delivering 6,001 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 130 meters from the nearest stop. Being primarily residential, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 71%, followed by buses at 13% and walking at 10%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.1 cars per household, below the regional average.
A relatively low 9.1% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect pandemic-era patterns. Transit service frequency averages 857 trips per day across all routes, which equals roughly 103 weekly journeys per individual stop.
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65.8% of residents in New Town (Tas.) report no long-term health condition. 8.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the presence of ongoing illnesses, the suburb of New Town (Tas.) displays notable health issues, with general ailments widely recorded, particularly within older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is just ahead of the average SA2 region at roughly 54% of the population (~3,651 people), compared to 51.7% in Greater Hobart. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most widespread medical issues in the suburb, affecting 11.3% and 9.0% of the population respectively, while 65.8% of residents reported having no ongoing medical conditions, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart.
Inhabitants of working age display a higher than average occurrence of long-term health issues. The suburb has 19.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,292 people), which is lower than the 20.0% in Greater Hobart. Seniors face some challenges regarding health outcomes, though they rank more favorably nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.0% of New Town (Tas.) residents were born overseas and 22.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.6%) and Australian (23.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of New Town (Tas.) demonstrates higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 29.0% of residents born outside Australia and 22.5% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 34.8% of the community. The most distinct religious concentration is Hinduism, which represents 6.6% of the local population, compared to 2.8% across Greater Hobart. Looking at parent heritage, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of New Town (Tas.) are English at 27.6%, Australian at 23.4%, and Other at 11.7%.
There are also distinct differences in several other ethnic backgrounds: Polish heritage is overrepresented at 0.9% (compared to 0.8% across the region), Hungarian heritage is at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%), and Welsh heritage is at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of New Town (Tas.) is 38. 29.8% 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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With a median age of 38, the suburb of New Town (Tas.) is close to the Greater Hobart median of 39 and matches the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Hobart, the 25 to 34 age bracket is highly represented, making up 18.0% of the local population, whereas children aged 5 to 14 are underrepresented at 8.6%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 13.4% to 14.6%, and the 75 to 84 bracket has grown from 5.3% to 6.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 19.5% to 18.0%.
Demographic models indicate that the age profile in the suburb of New Town (Tas.) will undergo changes by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to expand by 410 people (50%) from 816 to 1,227, while the 35 to 44 age bracket will contract by 202 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for New Town (Tas.)
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 5 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 — 84 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,781 at the 2021 Census → 6,802 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 (SAL60451). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.