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Newington (Vic.) has an estimated 1,720 residents, down from 1,844 at the 2021 Census — a change of 124 people, or 6.7%. The population has thinned by an average 1.6% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 720 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS demographic releases alongside new addresses validated following the Census, the suburb of Newington (Vic.) has an estimated population of approximately 1,720 as of Aug 2026. This indicates a contraction of 124 people (6.7%) from the 2021 Census, when 1,844 people were counted. This demographic shift has been established from the 1,720 resident total determined by AreaSearch after assessing the June 2025 ABS ERP release and 1 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census date. With this headcount, the suburb of Newington (Vic.)
registers a population density of 719 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for local demographic expansion, effectively representing the single source of population additions in recent times. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia for each SA2 district, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base period, have been adopted by AreaSearch. Where SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch applies the 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections, converting LGA metrics to SA2 scales via weighted growth aggregations. These aggregations also provide age-cohort expansion rates applied across all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Newington (Vic.) is projected to track above the median pace for regional Australian areas, expanding by 262 persons to 2041 under consolidated SA2 modelling and achieving an overall growth rate of 15.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
34 new dwellings have been approved in Newington (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 0.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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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An assessment of ABS residential building approvals by AreaSearch, derived from statistical area metrics, indicates that Newington averages roughly 6 dwelling approvals per year. Across the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), 34 residential dwellings secured approvals, including 1 to date in FY-25. Given recent demographic contractions, fresh residential volume has comfortably accommodated local demand to provide ample purchasing options, with newly constructed dwellings carrying an average build cost of $587,000 to highlight builder orientation toward upmarket, higher-tier residential projects. When evaluated against Rest of Vic., construction volumes in Newington are considerably lower.
This constrained pipeline of new builds typically underpins buyer competition and pricing resilience for existing residences, notwithstanding a recent uptick in building approvals. Because activity also tracks below nationwide norms, the locality reflects a fully established urban footprint with likely planning constraints restricting development. Demographic forecasts point to Newington adding 262 residents by 2041 according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Should residential building proceed at its current modest cadence, dwelling construction could fail to match population additions, potentially tightening market conditions, heightening buyer competition, and reinforcing upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Newington (Vic.)
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 Newington (Vic.). A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.41 billion. 14 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning policies, major capital works, and transport infrastructure projects play a critical role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 key developments positioned to influence the surrounding region, including the Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment, the Ballarat Line Upgrade, VNI West - Victorian Section, and the St John of God Ballarat Hospital Expansion, with prioritized projects outlined below.
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Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment
The $655 million Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment is in its third and final stage, building a new seven-level hospital tower delivered by Built in partnership with the Victorian Health Building Authority and Grampians Health. The tower will include a new main entrance off Sturt Street, a new emergency department with an integrated mental health, alcohol and other drugs hub, a women and children's hub, a state-of-the-art operating theatre suite, an expanded critical care floor, a new helipad, and around 100 extra inpatient and short stay beds.As of late 2025, structural works on the new tower are well advanced, with vertical concrete pours progressing and four tower cranes operating on site. Earlier stages have already delivered a six-storey central energy plant and support services building on Drummond Street, and an expanded multi-deck carpark adding 400 spaces. Once complete, the upgraded hospital will treat at least 18,000 more emergency patients and 14,500 additional inpatients per year, supporting around 4,000 extra surgeries annually. The project is on track for completion in 2027.
La Trobe Street Saleyards Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the historic 12-hectare former Ballarat Saleyards site into a revitalized precinct for employment, creative industries, and residential use. Following its closure in 2018, the site is undergoing extensive remediation and demolition of non-heritage structures, expected to be completed by late 2026. The master plan balances future housing supply with the preservation of locally significant heritage elements including the 1909 Administration Building and Selling Pavilion.
Albert Street Social Housing Development
A $15.5 million social and affordable housing development at 119 Albert Street, Ballarat. Delivered by Uniting Housing and designed by MGS Architects, the four-storey building provides 24 new one- and two-bedroom apartments to support vulnerable people on the Victorian Housing Register.
Ascot Springs Estate
A boutique residential development comprising approximately 56 premium lots across three stages, featuring tree-lined streetscapes and community amenities in a nature-inspired setting, located just a short drive from Ballarat city centre.
Ballarat Major Events Precinct Upgrades
The Ballarat Major Events Precinct project involves a major redevelopment of Mars Stadium and the surrounding Eureka Sports Precinct in Wendouree. Delivered by Development Victoria in partnership with the City of Ballarat and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, the project includes 5,000 new permanent seats at Mars Stadium (increasing total capacity to 10,000) and a new Ballarat Regional Athletics Centre on the former showgrounds site with a synthetic track, pavilion, and light towers. It also features accessibility improvements, water-sensitive urban design, and extensive landscaping.The design highlights a structural timber roof and Wadawurrung-inspired brickwork patterning. Construction is underway and expected to be completed in late 2026.
VNI West - Victorian Section
A proposed 240-kilometre, 500-kilovolt transmission line in Victoria linking Bulgana's Western Renewables Link with Kerang Power Station near the NSW border.
Insignia Estate
A prestigious masterplanned residential estate offering family lots with golf course frontage, modern amenities, parks, and proximity to Ballarat. The development features street names including Insignia Boulevard, Arch Drive, Waterway Drive, Signature Drive, Aspect Parade, and Prince of Wales Boulevard. Properties range from 561m2 to over 1000m2 with quality homes selling from $745,000 to over $1.4 million. The estate is nearing completion with only limited land lots remaining available for purchase.
Federation University SMB Campus - Skills and Innovation Precinct
Redevelopment of Federation University's historic SMB Campus in central Ballarat into a Skills and Innovation Precinct, consolidating all face-to-face student learning into the Ballarat CBD. The $48 million Co-operative Education and Skills Centre project encompasses heritage building refits, new purpose-built teaching spaces, an Arts Academy, multi-storey car parking, and large-scale urban design and streetscape works. The project also incorporates the adjacent Camp Street Campus, which will be gifted to the Ballarat community for cultural or enterprise use.The university is seeking an initial $10 million government investment to commence works, with co-funding from government and industry partners. The campus dates to 1870 and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.
857 residents of Newington (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 882. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 62.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,277, about 132% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Newington features a highly qualified labor force with significant representation in community services and a low jobless rate of 2.8%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregations. As of March 2026857 residents are employed, the local unemployment rate sits 0.9% beneath the 3.7% recorded for Regional Vic., and local labor force participation tracks closely with the regional benchmark of 61.1%. In addition, 21.5% of working residents reported working from home during the Census, a figure potentially shaped by pandemic-era movement restrictions. Local employment is predominantly clustered within health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Specialization in health care & social assistance is especially pronounced, capturing an employment share 1.4 times greater than the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.8% of the local workforce, trailing the 7.5% share across Regional Vic.. Generating 1.2 jobs for each resident worker at the Census, the area operates as a net employment destination, drawing in personnel from surrounding localities. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch using data from SALM and ABS, which was aggregated from larger statistical regions, shows that during the 12-month period the labour force declined by 0.6% while employment dropped by 1.3%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. This trend differs from Regional Vic., where employment shrank by 0.1%, the labour force decreased by 0.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in Mar-26, provide additional context for anticipated future demand in Newington. These forecasts span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid with local employment data to estimate future growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Newington's existing employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.9% over ten years. This calculation represents a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Newington (Vic.) is $1,695 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $802 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,334 a year against an average of $61,840. 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, resident earnings in the suburb of Newington track below the nationwide benchmark, recording a median income of $48,334 alongside an average income of $61,840. These figures compare to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 across Regional Vic.. Factoring in Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $52,984 (median) and $67,789 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census earnings place modestly between the 47th and 49th percentiles.
The primary income band is $1,500 - 2,999, which encompasses 29.5% of residents (507 people), in line with the 30.3% observed regionally. Residents retain 88.0% of their earnings following housing expenses, indicating solid disposable income, with the local SEIFA income score positioning the locality in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Newington (Vic.) had 699 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 1% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $315 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.7%. 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, Newington's residential stock was comprised of 84.5% standalone houses and 15.5% alternative dwelling types (including semi-detached units, flats, and other homes), contrasting with 90.1% standalone houses and 9.9% alternative homes across Regional Vic.. The rate of outright home ownership stood at 39.1%, identical to Regional Vic., with remaining households either holding a mortgage (32.1%) or renting (28.8%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments were higher than the regional benchmark at $1,517, while median weekly rent stood at $315, compared to $1,430 and $285 across Regional Vic.. On a national scale, mortgage payments in Newington remain well below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Newington (Vic.) counted 699 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 31% 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 households represent the prevailing living arrangement, comprising 65.7% of all local residences, including 27.2% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 11.3% one-parent households. The remaining 34.3% consists of non-family arrangements, dominated by single-person households at 30.8% and group living situations at 3.7%. The typical household size stands at 2.4 people, matching the figure for Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.8% of adults in Newington (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 24.3% with a bachelor degree and 9.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 14.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,427 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,075 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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Tertiary qualification levels in Newington exceed broader regional averages, with 39.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing a higher education degree compared to 21.7% in Rest of Vic. and 24.6% in the wider SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary attainment supports strong engagement in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees make up 24.3%, postgraduate awards represent 9.2%, and graduate diplomas account for 6.3%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational training accounts for 22.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (14.5%) and advanced diplomas (8.3%). Formal study participation in Newington is substantial, with 35.8% of the local population actively undertaking educational courses.
Within this cohort, 16.7% attend secondary school, 9.2% are enrolled in primary school, and 5.9% are engaged in higher tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Newington (Vic.) reaches 9 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 connectivity in Newington is supported by 9 active transit stops across 2 dedicated routes, delivering a combined 1,644 passenger services each week. Local access is favourable, with residents situated an average distance of 259 meters from the closest stop. Reflecting its predominantly suburban residential layout, outward commuting is standard: private vehicles account for 87% of trips, while 9% of commuters walk. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles. In addition, 21.5% of resident workers carried out their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Transit service frequency delivers an average of 234 daily trips across the combined network, translating to approximately 182 departures per stop each week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.7% of residents in Newington (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality figures and chronic illness rates demonstrates favourable health metrics for Newington, with both younger cohorts and senior demographics experiencing low incidence rates for common conditions, while private health insurance is held by around 51% of all residents (~882 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, recorded at 8.4% and 9.2% of the local population respectively, whereas 67.7% of residents reported having no long-term health ailments, exceeding the 63.4% proportion in Regional Vic.. Overall health profiles across the working-age cohort remain consistent with standard benchmarks.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 20.1% of the community (345 people), below the 24.0% regional share. Health outcomes for older residents track above average, with national comparative standings broadly mirroring those of the wider local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Newington (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 89.5% of residents, with 6.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.6%) and Australian (27.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Newington remains below broader standards, with Australian-born residents accounting for 89.5% of the community, Australian citizens representing 93.2%, and 93.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, covering 49.4% of local residents. The most noticeable deviation is seen in Hinduism, which represents 1.6% of local inhabitants compared with 0.7% across Regional Vic.. English (28.6%), Australian (27.1%), and Irish (14.1%) form the three leading ancestries recorded across Newington's populace based on parental birthplace. Specific cultural groups show distinct local concentrations relative to regional norms: Dutch ancestry accounts for 2.1% (compared with 1.7% regionally), Russian ancestry stands at 0.4% (against 0.1%), and Scottish ancestry represents 8.8% (matching 8.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Newington (Vic.) is 39. 26.6% 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 demographic structure in Newington leans younger than the wider Regional Vic. population. Updated figures to August 2026 show children and young adults (aged 0 - 24) representing 36.2% of the local population, compared to 28.5% regionally, while retirees and seniors (aged 65+) account for 20.1% against 24.0% across the region. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 39, unchanged from the 2021 Census and 4 years younger than the regional median of 43 at that Census. Since the Census, the share of residents aged 65+ increased from 18.5% to an estimated 20.1%.
Looking ahead to 2041, individuals aged 25 - 44 will account for the bulk of population growth, adding 130 residents (37%) to total 477.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Newington (Vic.)
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,844 at the 2021 Census → 1,720 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21929). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.