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Newcomb has an estimated 4,563 residents, down from 4,704 at the 2021 Census — a change of 141 people, or 3.0%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. That puts 1,271 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 Newcomb has a population projected at approximately 4,563 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 141 people (3.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,704 residents. This adjustment is derived from the resident count of 4,555, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) along with 43 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 1,271 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Growth in the suburb of Newcomb was mostly driven by overseas migration, which served as the sole source of population increases during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, an above median population growth of locations outside of capital cities is projected, with the suburb of Newcomb expected to expand by 712 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 15.4% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
52 new dwellings have been approved in Newcomb over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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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Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS building approvals, distributed from statistical area statistics, indicates that Newcomb records approximately 10 residential approvals on an annual basis, with 52 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 4 during FY-26 so far. Because the resident count has decreased recently, the volume of new housing has likely matched demand, presenting adequate options for prospective purchasers, while the average estimated value of these new builds is $337,000. Furthermore, $19.5 million in commercial building approvals have been registered during this financial year, pointing to steady commercial development.
In comparison to the Rest of Vic., Newcomb features a vastly lower volume of building activity, sitting 79.0% below the regional average per person. Such low construction activity typically supports demand and values for existing properties. This level also falls below the national average, highlighting the mature state of the local market and hinting at potential zoning barriers. Recent projects consist of 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% townhouses or apartments. The shift toward higher-density options offers more affordable entry points, drawing interest from downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the current housing stock (where houses make up 83.0%), showing a lack of available vacant land while matching changing lifestyle requirements and housing affordability constraints. With 1521 people per approval, Newcomb presents as a mature, fully developed community. Projecting forward, Newcomb is anticipated to add 704 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at current levels, housing supply may fail to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Newcomb
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Newcomb, worth an estimated $5 million. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.3 billion. 13 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and business parks & technology hubs. 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, planning choices, and major works have a significant influence on property market performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 3 initiatives expected to affect the local area. Key undertakings include the Whittington Family and Community Hub, the Geelong Ring Road Extension (Bellarine Link), the Geelong Ring Road Extension (Bellarine Link), and the 105 Helms Street Townhouses and Units, with details on the most relevant schemes listed below.
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Aldershot Reserve Improvements
Staged implementation of the Aldershot Reserve Master Plan. Completed works include the fenced dog park, basketball half court, path network and renewed playground. The current active recreation stage will deliver Greater Geelong's first asphalt pump track, an inclusive outdoor fitness area, an accessible public toilet, drinking fountain, additional seating and landscaping. The remaining works are funded through a $1.0 million Victorian Government Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund grant and a $1.513 million City of Greater Geelong contribution, with construction scheduled through 2026.
Whittington Family and Community Hub
A proposed multi-purpose community hub at Whittington Link to replace aging facilities and integrate early childhood education, maternal and child health services, neighbourhood house programs, youth spaces, and community activities. The Social Infrastructure Planning Report presents options for the site, currently in planning pending future funding.
105 Helms Street Townhouses and Units
Small-scale infill residential project delivering 2 three-bedroom townhouses and 6 three-bedroom single-level units. Construction completed in early 2023 with dwellings now occupied and trading in the secondary market.
Barwon Women's and Children's Hospital
The Barwon Women's and Children's project is a flagship health facility being built within the University Hospital Geelong precinct. The new hospital will feature expanded maternity services, a neonatal and parent care unit, paediatric inpatient units, birthing suites, and additional operating theatres. Main construction by Built Pty Ltd officially commenced in February 2025 following the completion of enabling works and the relocation of the Endoscopy and Day Procedure Unit. As of May 2026, the project is in active construction with major structural works progressing.The development is expected to support 1,500 jobs and provide world-class care for families in the Barwon South West region.
Market Street Laneway Breakthrough
An urban renewal project creating a new open-to-sky north-south pedestrian laneway breakthrough connecting Market Street to Union Street in central Geelong (via demolition at 184-186 Ryrie Street). Inspired by Melbourne's iconic laneways, the project enhances connectivity, urban quality, and opportunities for events and commercial activation as part of the broader Geelong Laneways Action Plan. Construction commenced early 2025 with expected completion in 2026.
Cunningham Place
A 250 million dollar 17-storey mixed-use precinct on a full city block in central Geelong, designed by WMK Architecture for Amber Property Group in partnership with Grace Church (the long-time landowner). The scheme covers around 4,700 square metres bordered by Corio, Gheringhap and Clare streets and Transit Place, and includes 71 luxury apartments, a 168-room international hotel, a 5,000 square metre conference facility with a 650-seat auditorium, a supermarket, medical centre, childcare, co-working spaces, retail tenancies, a private resident cinema and a landscaped Sky Garden.Capped at 60 metres under the Central Geelong Framework Plan, the project sits one block from the Geelong waterfront. The previous building on the site was demolished in 2024 and the site has remained largely cleared since, with apartment sales continuing off the plan via McGrath Geelong. Originally targeted for completion ahead of the (since cancelled) 2026 Commonwealth Games, completion has slipped and is now expected later this decade.
Ormond Road, East Geelong | Big Housing Build
Construction of 54 new modern, energy-efficient homes on Ormond Road, East Geelong, to replace outdated housing as part of the Big Housing Build. The project aims to provide safe and secure housing with convenient access to local schools, medical services, employment opportunities, and public transport, enhancing community well-being in the area.
Market Square Quarter Masterplan
The Market Square Quarter Masterplan is an ambitious $1 billion urban regeneration vision designed to transform a central city block in Geelong into a vibrant mixed-use civic heart. The proposal involves demolishing the declining shopping centre to create a 5,000 square metre green public space, an outdoor market, a new high-rise building with over 300 residential apartments on the current car park site, retail spaces, a potential supermarket, and the refurbishment of significant heritage buildings and the clock tower.The project is envisioned as a public-private partnership delivering essential housing stock and unlocking major investment for Central Geelong.
2,294 residents of Newcomb are employed, from a labour force of 2,493. Unemployment sits at 8.0%, with participation at 62.2%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 3,639, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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Newcomb features a skilled labor pool, with solid representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 8.0%, and a stable jobs environment over the past year, according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 2,294 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 4.3% higher than the Regional Vic. rate of 3.7%, suggesting potential for improvement, while labor force participation was close to the Regional Vic. level of 61.1%. According to Census data, a moderate 14.4% of employed residents worked from home, though the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Local employment is mostly concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The healthcare & social assistance sector shows a particularly high concentration, employing workers at 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing represents a very minor share at 0.8% compared to 7.5% across the region. This primarily residential area seems to offer few local jobs, as shown by the comparison between the Census working population and resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, the local labor force contracted by 1.0% and total employment fell by 0.3% during the year ending March 2026, which led to a 0.6 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. This compares to Regional Vic., where employment decreased by 0.1%, the workforce declined by 0.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional context on future demand within Newcomb. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce profile to estimate future trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ widely by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to Newcomb's occupational mix suggests local employment will increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Newcomb is $1,148 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $672 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,810 a year against an average of $62,355. 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in Newcomb earn a median income of $52,810, alongside an average of $62,355. These figures are lower than national averages, and compare to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 in Regional Vic. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates are roughly $57,890 for the median and $68,354 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in Newcomb place between the 9th and 23rd percentiles nationwide.
The largest segment is the 28.2% of taxpayers earning $400 - 799 weekly (1,286 residents), differing from the broader region where 30.3% of households earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Financial pressures related to housing are high, leaving residents with only 80.9% of their income, which ranks in the 9th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Newcomb had 2,098 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 0% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,400 a month. Rent absorbs 27.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. 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 time of the most recent Census, the housing mix in Newcomb consisted of 83.1% detached houses and 17.0% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. The level of home ownership in Newcomb was lower than the regional rate, standing at 31.8%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (25.7%) or rented (42.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the Regional Vic. average at $1,400, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $320, compared to regional figures of $1,430 and $285 respectively.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Newcomb are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Newcomb counted 2,098 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units make up 55.1% of all households, consisting of 16.2% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 13.9% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 44.9%, with lone person households representing 39.6% and group households making up 5.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.1% of adults in Newcomb hold a university qualification, including 13.5% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 868 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 992 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The area experiences some educational difficulties, as the proportion of residents with university qualifications (20.1%) is lower than the VIC state average of 33.4%. This represents a challenge as well as a chance for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these fields, split between advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificate-level courses (29.7%). Enrolment in education is quite strong, with 25.9% of residents currently studying.
This group comprises 7.5% in primary schools, 5.9% in high schools, and 4.7% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Newcomb reaches 37 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 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 1.1 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 the public transport network shows 37 active transit stops in operation across the suburb of Newcomb. These stops are served by 19 distinct routes, which provide a total of 1,627 passenger trips per week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 177 meters from their nearest stop. Being a mostly residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars remaining the main transport choice at 91%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.1 per home, which is below the regional average. About 14.4% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 rules).
Transit service frequency averages 232 journeys per day across all local routes, which translates to roughly 43 trips per week for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.2% of residents in Newcomb report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.1 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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Newcomb faces notable health issues, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which impact both younger and older cohorts, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low at roughly 52% of the population (~2,350 people). The most prevalent medical conditions recorded in the locality were mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 12.6% and 9.8% of residents respectively. Conversely, 58.2% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic. The working-age cohort faces notable health challenges, showing higher rates of chronic conditions.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.5% of the local population (981 people), which is lower than the 23.9% recorded in Regional Vic. Senior health outcomes present challenges, with national percentiles matching the broader population profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Newcomb is largely Australian-born, at 83.0% of residents, with 9.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.6%) and Australian (26.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Newcomb shows lower levels of cultural diversity compared to averages elsewhere, with citizens representing 86.6% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 83.0%, and 90.1% of people speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 44.0% of residents. The most noticeable religious overrepresentation is in Judaism, which makes up 0.1% of the local population compared to 0.1% in Regional Vic. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Newcomb are English at 29.6%, Australian at 26.6%, and Irish at 9.5%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Dutch overrepresented at 2.4% of the population (vs 1.7% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.4%), and Polish at 0.8% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Newcomb is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.8% 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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The median age of 39 years in Newcomb sits well below the Regional Vic. average of 43 while remaining close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Vic., the suburb of Newcomb features a higher share of residents aged 25 - 34 (19.8%) but a smaller proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (7.6%). This 25 - 34 concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 17.9% to 19.8% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 11.6% to 12.9%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 group declined from 10.9% to 9.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections point to major shifts in the local age profile. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 30% (adding 274 people) to reach 1,178, up from 903. In contrast, the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Newcomb
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Oct 2025 10 months ago all 1 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 43 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,704 at the 2021 Census → 4,563 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 (SAL21925). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.