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Newstead (Tas.) has an estimated 5,647 residents, up from 5,617 at the 2021 Census. That puts 1,498 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Newstead (Tas.) has an estimated population of approximately 5,647, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 5,617 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an addition of 30 people (0.5%). The figure draws upon AreaSearch's 5,629 resident estimate from the June 2025 ABS ERP release together with 50 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census date. With a density of 1,497 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits above the nationwide average tracked by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Newstead (Tas.) achieved 0.5% growth post-Census, trailing the broader SA3 area (2.8%) by 2.3 percentage points to maintain steady demographic momentum. Inbound overseas migration served as the principal contributor, acting as virtually the sole source of recent population gains. SA2 projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch across the region. Where SA2 coverage is absent, and for age-segmented forecasting beyond 2032, Tasmania State Government LGA projections from 2022 (using a 2021 baseline) are incorporated via weighted aggregation to SA2 boundaries. Future demographic trajectories place the suburb of Newstead (Tas.) in the bottom quartile for non-metropolitan growth nationally, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an increase of 133 persons by 2041, which represents an overall gain of 2.0% across the 16 years.
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63 new dwellings have been approved in Newstead (Tas.) over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Statistical building approval records examined by AreaSearch indicate that Newstead generated an average of roughly 12 residential approvals annually, delivering approximately 63 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 7 approvals have been logged. In the context of population contraction, this flow of residential stock has satisfied market demand and provided ample selection for purchasers, with newly built dwellings carrying an average construction cost of $329,000 in accordance with regional patterns. Concurrently, commercial planning activity reached $3.2 million this financial year, reflecting modest non-residential development. Residential building volumes in Newstead trail regional benchmarks significantly, sitting 54.0% below the per-capita rate for Rest of Tas.
This restrained creation of new dwellings generally bolsters buyer demand and pricing across the established housing stock. Construction rates also sit below the national standard, denoting an established suburb potentially subject to planning limits. Among new approvals, detached houses represent 91.0% while townhouses or apartments constitute 9.0%, preserving the classic low-density environment favored by families seeking spacious living. An established residential environment is further highlighted by a ratio of roughly 594 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch, Newstead is projected to gain 115 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction levels appear well-calibrated to satisfy future housing demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and creating capacity for expansion beyond anticipated levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Newstead (Tas.)
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Newstead (Tas.). A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.1 billion. 10 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, environmental & disaster management and retail. 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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Infrastructure investments, major public works, and planning developments serve as fundamental drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 8 active or proposed initiatives likely to shape the district. Prominent projects identified include the Peacehaven Aged Care Redevelopment, the Northern Heart Centre, the 18-20 Ellison Street Social Housing Development, and the Northern Mental Health Precinct.
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Peacehaven Aged Care Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the aged care facility (formerly Masonic Peace Memorial Haven) including the completed 16-bed Wellington Wing. The new wing was designed to modern standards with private ensuites, nurse call systems, natural lighting, hydronic in-slab heating, and a building management system. The overall redevelopment was planned in multiple stages, with this being the first major upgrade in some 20 years. The facility is operated by Respect Aged Care.
Launceston General Hospital Redevelopment
The Launceston General Hospital Redevelopment is a $364 million capital improvement program delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health. Guided by the LGH Precinct Masterplan, the multi-stage initiative includes the new Northern Health Complex, expanded Emergency Department, Northern Heart Centre, and a multi-storey carpark with helipad. Construction is actively underway to modernise northern Tasmania's tertiary hospital campus.
Northern Heart Centre
A 120 million dollar dedicated cardiac facility at the Launceston General Hospital, fully funded by the Australian Government. The three-storey building will house a new 24-bed cardiac inpatient unit (16 cardiac ward beds plus 7 coronary care unit beds co-located with the ICU), two cardiac catheterisation laboratories with recovery and holding bays, five echocardiogram rooms, an exercise testing room and six outpatient consulting rooms. Located on the Frankland Street side of the hospital between the Northern Integrated Care Services building and the Department of Emergency Medicine, it is designed to allow patients to bypass the emergency department for time-critical treatment.The Development Application was submitted to the City of Launceston in May 2025, tenders for construction were called in April 2026, and construction is expected to start late 2026 with completion targeted for late 2029. Lead design consultant is Artas Architects, supported by health facility planners Billard Leece Partnership. The project forms part of the broader Launceston General Hospital Precinct Masterplan and the Tasmanian Cardiac Strategy.
18-20 Ellison Street Social Housing Development
Homes Tasmania proposes to build six two-bedroom units and four three-bedroom units at 18-20 Ellison Street, Newstead, to provide social housing primarily for women on the Housing Register. The units are designed for comfort, safety, accessibility, and will achieve a 7-star energy rating and silver level Livable Housing Design Guidelines.
Northern Mental Health Precinct
The Northern Mental Health Precinct is a $90 million dedicated mental healthcare development delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health at 52 Frankland Street. Replacing the aging Northside Unit, the modern facility incorporates a 30-bed inpatient unit, Recovery College, Safe Haven, and a direct link-bridge to Launceston General Hospital. Construction procurement and tender evaluations advanced in 2026 under the LGH Precinct Masterplan.
Launceston Hospice
The Launceston Hospice is a 20 million dollar purpose-built palliative care facility being delivered at the historic Allambi Building within the Launceston General Hospital precinct in South Launceston. Designed by Jaws Architects, the project repurposes the 1921 heritage building (originally an Infectious Diseases Hospital) into a 12-bed dedicated hospice, offering a home-like environment with private verandas, day rooms, calm spaces, and connectivity to the established gardens and courtyards that characterise the Allambi site. The facility will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing inpatient and respite palliative care, and will be the first dedicated public hospice in Northern Tasmania since the closure of Phillip Oakden House in 2007.Funded by the Australian Government and delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health, the project received planning approval from the City of Launceston in May 2025 and the construction tender has been awarded. Existing services at the Allambi Building are being relocated to Cimitiere House to make way for works. Following timeline revisions, construction is now expected to commence in April 2026, with the hospice anticipated to open to patients in mid-2027.
Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Launceston's heritage-listed Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre precinct. The project will restore and upgrade the Princess Theatre to contemporary safety, access and performance standards, reconstruct the Earl Arts Centre as a purpose-built Earl Street Theatre, improve foyer, bar, toilet, backstage, technical and gathering spaces, and provide lift access to public levels. The precinct closed in late 2025, construction was scheduled to begin in early 2026, completion is planned for late 2027, and reopening is expected in early 2028.
UTAS Stadium Redevelopment
The $130 million redevelopment of UTAS Stadium (York Park) is transforming the venue into a world-class Tier 2 sporting precinct. Main works include the new mass-timber Centre West Stand featuring premium seating and corporate facilities, a redeveloped Eastern Stand with 3,629 seats, and Western Stand infill seating. The project increases capacity to 17,500 and prepares the venue for the Tasmania Devils AFL/AFLW entry in 2028. Construction is being delivered in phases to maintain stadium operations for AFL and BBL matches.
2,802 residents of Newstead (Tas.) are employed, from a labour force of 2,860. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 59.2%. 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 5,169, about 92% 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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A highly qualified labor force and substantial representation in essential services characterize Newstead, where the jobless rate stands at a minimal 2.0% according to AreaSearch's aggregated statistical datasets. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,802, while unemployment tracked 1.9% lower than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Tas., alongside labor participation closely aligning with the regional benchmark of 58.7%. Census records show remote workers accounted for a modest 9.9% of the local workforce, a figure subject to the context of Covid-19 restrictions. Local workforce participation is centered predominantly in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in health care & social assistance, which commands a workforce share 1.3 times the wider regional proportion. By comparison, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.7% of resident employment, falling short of the 8.4% observed throughout Regional Tas. The disparity between resident workers and local jobs recorded at the Census underlines the area's primarily residential profile and limited internal employment base. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period, Newstead experienced a 1.6% reduction in its labor force alongside a 1.6% decrease in employment, while jobless numbers remained essentially static. Conversely, Regional Tas. recorded a 1.8% expansion in employment, a 1.7% rise in the labor force, and a slight decrease in unemployment. Industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide indicative views on future occupational demand across Newstead over five- and ten-year horizons based on local sector weighting. Against projected nationwide employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry sector variations applied to Newstead's occupational composition indicate local employment expansion of 6.8% across five years and 14.3% over ten years (calculated as a weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Newstead (Tas.) is $1,470 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $787 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,674 a year against an average of $68,762. 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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 at the postcode level indicate that incomes in the suburb of Newstead sit marginally above national averages, featuring a median of $54,674 and a mean of $68,762. These figures exceed Regional Tas. benchmarks, where the median reaches $49,689 and the average is $59,358. Adjusting for a 10.95% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 elevates estimated local figures to roughly $60,661 (median) and $76,291 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions household, family, and individual earnings moderately between the 34th and 46th percentiles.
The primary earning tier comprises 1,558 residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (27.6%), closely tracking the metropolitan share of 28.5%. Residents retain 87.0% of earnings after housing outlays, though disposable earnings sit in the 37th percentile and the suburb falls within the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Newstead (Tas.) had 2,255 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 10% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,417 a month. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the dwelling profile in Newstead was divided between separate houses at 76.2% and semi-detached, apartment, or other dwellings at 23.8%, contrasting with Regional Tas. where houses formed 89.9% and alternative housing types made up 10.1%. Outright ownership aligned with the broader region at 39.8%, while mortgaged homes comprised 31.6% and rental properties represented 28.6%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,417, noticeably higher than the Regional Tas. median of $1,274, while weekly rental payments averaged $310 compared to $250 regionally. When benchmarked nationally, Newstead's mortgage obligations remain well below the Australian standard of $1,863, and rents sit substantially lower than the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Newstead (Tas.) counted 2,255 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 34% 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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Families constitute 63.1% of all local households, divided among couples without children (26.3%), couples with children (25.2%), and single parent arrangements (10.7%). The remaining 36.9% consists of non-family living situations, led by single-person households at 34.0% and group households at 2.9%. The median household occupancy of 2.3 people matches the standard for Regional Tas.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.3% of adults in Newstead (Tas.) hold a university qualification, including 22.8% with a bachelor degree and 8.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.8% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 2,301 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,052 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 attainment among Newstead residents aged 15+ significantly outperforms regional averages, with 34.3% holding higher education qualifications relative to 19.3% in Rest of Tas. and 21.7% across the broader SA4 region. Bachelor degree holders account for 22.8%, postgraduate award holders make up 8.0%, and graduate diploma recipients represent 3.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are held by 27.0% of the population aged 15+, comprising certificates at 17.8% and advanced diplomas at 9.2%. A significant 29.1% of the local population is engaged in formal education. Primary school attendees comprise 10.0% of residents, secondary students account for 8.9%, and those enrolled in tertiary institutions represent 4.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Newstead (Tas.) reaches 27 stops on 140 routes, timetabled for about 11,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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The local transit network within Newstead contains 27 active stops supporting a variety of bus services. These facilities connect to 140 separate routes that combine to deliver 10,995 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 198 meters to the closest stop. Given the suburb's residential role, outbound commuting is widespread, with private motor vehicles accounting for 90% of journeys and walking representing 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per household, trailing regional benchmarks, while 9.9% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census under prevailing pandemic circumstances.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 1,570 trips daily across the network, translating to roughly 407 weekly departures per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.5% of residents in Newstead (Tas.) report no long-term health condition. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality rates point to notable health considerations in Newstead, with common ailments distributed across both younger and older cohorts. Private hospital and health insurance participation is relatively strong, encompassing approximately 54% of the population (~3,072 people), which outpaces the 49.1% level recorded throughout Regional Tas. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 10.2% and 9.2% of residents respectively, whereas 64.5% of the population reported no long-term medical issues, exceeding the 62.0% regional proportion. Long-term health conditions register above average among the working-age population.
Older residents aged 65 and over comprise 24.0% of the community (1,355 people), sitting below the 25.1% share in Regional Tas., with senior health metrics tracking closely alongside broader national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Newstead (Tas.) is largely Australian-born, at 83.0% of residents, with 9.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (29.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Newstead fall below national benchmarks, with Australian citizens representing 88.2% of residents, 83.0% born domestically, and 91.0% communicating solely in English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious faith, practiced by 42.9% of the population. Notably, Judaism demonstrates a distinct local overrepresentation at 0.4%, compared to 0.1% across Regional Tas. Ancestry records based on parental country of birth identify English (33.3%), Australian (29.9%), and Scottish (8.7%) as the three primary heritage backgrounds in Newstead. Additional variations from regional norms include higher relative shares for Dutch ancestry at 1.8% (against 1.7% regionally), Welsh at 0.5% (against 0.4%), and Korean at 0.2% (against 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Newstead (Tas.) is 43. 24.6% 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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Age distributions in Newstead closely mirror Regional Tas. benchmarks, with every broad demographic segment remaining within 1.7 percentage points of the regional standard. As at August 2026, the estimated median age of 43 matches the 2021 Census level, sitting 2 years below the regional median of 45 recorded at that Census and above the national figure of 38. The proportion of residents aged 65+ expanded from 23.0% at the Census to an estimated 24.0%. Forecasts to 2041 anticipate older demographics will drive future expansion, adding 315 residents (23%) to reach 1,670, while cohorts of children, young adults, and young to middle-aged residents are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Newstead (Tas.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 11 months ago all 2 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 50 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,617 at the 2021 Census → 5,647 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 (SAL60453). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.