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The median house price in Oak Flats is $1.02m, with units at $845k. House values have moved 5.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Oak Flats has an estimated 7,057 residents, up from 6,840 at the 2021 Census — a change of 217 people, or 3.2%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 240 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,872 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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Oak Flats has an estimated resident count of approximately 7,057 as of May 2026, calculated through AreaSearch's monitoring of validated new addresses and ABS population adjustments since the Census. Compared to the 2021 Census figure of 6,840 people, this represents a gain of 217 residents, or 3.2%. This evaluation draws from a mid-2025 ABS ERP release indicating a population of 6,988, combined with an additional 240 validated new addresses since the Census. The suburb of Oak Flats has a density of 1,871 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average for locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The growth rate of 3.2% since the census is within 1.7 percentage points of the Rest of NSW expansion rate of 4.9%, showing solid local growth dynamics. While natural increase and interstate migration were positive contributors, the upward trend was mostly propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 73.0% of the overall population rise during recent timeframes. Projections for each SA2 region are drawn from the 2024 releases by the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as a baseline. For locations where this dataset is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases which utilise a 2021 baseline. Age-specific growth patterns derived from these sources are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these aggregated SA2 projections, the suburb of Oak Flats is expected to experience population growth that exceeds the median rate for national non-metropolitan zones, expanding by 1,300 residents by 2041, which marks a total rise of 17.4% over the 16 years.
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368 new dwellings have been approved in Oak Flats over the past five years, an average of 73 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 67 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, 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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Based on statistical area data mapping building approvals from the ABS, the suburb of Oak Flats averages approximately 73 approved new residential dwellings annually, totaling 368 approvals over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 31 approvals in FY-26 so far. Over those 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the local population grew by an average of only 0.6 people for each completed dwelling, indicating that supply is matching or exceeding demand, which gives purchasers more options and supports growth potential above current forecasts. The average construction value for these new homes is $374,000.
Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $21.0 million during this financial year, pointing to steady commercial building trends. Construction activity in the suburb of Oak Flats runs 22.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period, which maintains choice for buyers and helps stabilize local property prices, even though building volumes have softened recently. New approvals consist of 18.0% standalone houses and 82.0% medium-to-high density residential formats. This shift toward denser housing provides affordable entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. It is a distinct shift from the current housing landscape where 82.0% of properties are traditional houses, signaling a drop in available development sites alongside shifting buyer preferences for varied and affordable housing. With approximately 140 people for each approval, the area remains characterized by low density. Looking forward, the population of the suburb of Oak Flats is projected to rise by 1,231 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. Current levels of building activity are expected to provide sufficient housing supply to meet demand, fostering buyer-friendly conditions and potentially facilitating growth that outpaces existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 45 current infrastructure and development projects close to Oak Flats, worth an estimated $6.21 billion. 11 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 upgrades are key drivers of regional performance. A total of 7 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Significant initiatives include the Playground Renewals & Upgrades Program at Jilba Park and Collins Reserve, the Regional Multi-Sports, Aquatics and Leisure Facility, development at The Links Hotel, and the Stage 7 Extension of the Albion Park Quarry Extraction Area, with key details provided for the most relevant projects.
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Calderwood Public School
New public primary school and co-located preschool at the corner of Calderwood Road and Escarpment Drive, Calderwood. The school will accommodate 576 students across 24 permanent classrooms, 3 support learning classrooms, a library, hall, covered outdoor learning area (COLA), canteen and administration areas. The co-located public preschool will have 60 places. Construction awarded to ADCO Constructions with main works commencing June 2026, targeting Day 1 Term 1 2028 opening. Part of the NSW Government's $9 billion school infrastructure investment including $2.1 billion for regional NSW.
The Links Hotel
Proposed hotel development on a 6,736 sqm parcel of Council-owned land (Lot 1 DP 1098888) beside The Links Golf Course at Shell Cove, around 300 metres from the new Shellharbour Hospital. Shellharbour City Council ran an Expressions of Interest process seeking an experienced hotel developer partner to design, build and operate the hotel. Concept plans prepared by Jackson Teece Architecture call for at least 140 rooms, a restaurant and bar, meeting and event spaces, a wellness and gym area, and dedicated parking.The project aims to address a local shortage of overnight accommodation, support tourism, business travel and visiting healthcare workers and patients, and create local jobs. EOI submissions closed in October 2025 and Council has not yet announced a selected developer as of mid-2026; the hotel remains targeted to open by the end of 2028.
Playground Renewals & Upgrades Program (Jilba Park, Collins Reserve)
Shellharbour City Council program renewing and upgrading local community playgrounds to enhance safety, accessibility, and multi-generational play. The program includes fence additions, updated inclusive play equipment, and nature play spaces across sites such as Collins Reserve and Jilba Park.
Regional Multi-Sports, Aquatics and Leisure Facility
The Regional Multi-Sports, Aquatics and Leisure Facility is a priority advocacy project for Shellharbour City Council. The proposal involves a phased development of an all-purpose indoor and outdoor hub, featuring a state-of-the-art aquatic center and multi-sport courts to serve the Illawarra region. As of May 2026, the project remains in the advocacy and planning phase, with Council actively seeking state and federal funding to progress the comprehensive business case and ensure long-term financial sustainability.
Warilla Beach Seawall Renewal
Rebuilding a 930-meter seawall (revetment) to modern engineering standards to address coastal erosion and public safety. The project features improved beach access with a minimum of three formalised beach access points and an emergency access ramp.
Albion Park Rail Industrial Estate Development
Development of a new industrial estate to support manufacturing and logistics operations in the Illawarra region. The project includes modern warehouse facilities, office space, and improved freight access via the nearby M1 Motorway.
13 Benson Avenue Residential Development
Construction of an eight-storey residential flat building comprising 55 residential units, two levels of basement car parking, landscaping, drainage, a two-lot Torrens Title subdivision, and part public road and civil works in Shellharbour City Centre. The Development Application (DA0544/2021) was lodged in August 2021 and is currently still in the assessment/planning stage with Shellharbour City Council.
Albion Park Quarry Extraction Area Stage 7 Extension
A 30-year extension of the existing Albion Park Quarry extraction area, approved to secure approximately 33 million tonnes of hard rock resources for the Illawarra and Greater Sydney regions, ensuring continued supply for the construction industry. The project involves removing 1.6 million tonnes of overburden and hard rock extraction of up to 900,000 tonnes per year.
3,303 residents of Oak Flats are employed, from a labour force of 3,532. Unemployment sits at 6.5%, with participation at 61.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Data compiled by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries shows the suburb of Oak Flats has a balanced labor force split between professional and manual occupations, with a notable presence in essential service sectors. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, and local employment grew by an estimated 1.4% over the past year. As of March 2026, working residents total 3,303, while the jobless rate sits 2.4% above the 4.1% average for Regional NSW. Overall workforce participation aligns closely with the Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a moderate 19.8% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction stands out as a key local specialty, employing a share of the workforce that is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of local employment, which is below the Regional NSW average of 5.3%. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that a significant portion of residents travel outside the area for employment, despite the presence of local jobs. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 1.4% and the total labor force expanded by 1.6%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend differed from Regional NSW, which saw employment contract by 0.9%, the labor force decrease by 0.4%, and the unemployment rate rise by 0.5 percentage points. Long-term occupational projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer guidance on future employment needs. When these five and ten-year national outlooks are mapped against local industry patterns, they suggest local job numbers could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years. This calculation is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts. The national forecasts anticipate total employment growing by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across different sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Oak Flats is $1,488 a week (about $77,000 a year), with median personal income at $698 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,387 a year against an average of $69,531. 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 records for the 2023 financial year indicate that personal incomes in the suburb of Oak Flats are slightly higher than national averages, with a median of $54,387 and an average of $69,531. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 point to a median income of roughly $60,000 and an average of $76,707. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings in the area are modest, falling between the 28th and 35th percentiles.
The primary earnings group includes 32.4% of residents, representing 2,286 individuals, who earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 29.9% are in the same bracket. Affordability pressures are notable, with residents retaining only 82.8% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 34th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oak Flats had 2,539 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 2% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 29.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.2%. 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 time of the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Oak Flats was composed of 82.2% standalone houses and 17.7% alternative housing options, such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures. This compares to Regional NSW averages of 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. The home ownership rate in the suburb of Oak Flats was 42.6%, exceeding the regional average, while the remaining homes were occupied by residents with a mortgage (32.9%) or tenants (24.6%). Median monthly mortgage costs in the area were $1,950, which is higher than the regional average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent was $440, compared to $330 in Regional NSW.
Nationally, mortgage costs in the area exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are also higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oak Flats counted 2,539 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 74.2% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 28.5%, couples without children at 28.6%, and single-parent households at 15.0%. The remaining 25.8% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 23.2% and group shared homes at 2.8%. The median household occupancy is 2.5 residents, which is slightly above the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.9% of adults in Oak Flats hold a university qualification, including 9.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,470 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 975 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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Educational attainment profiles reveal that 13.9% of residents hold university qualifications, which is lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This points to opportunities for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.7%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including 11.0% with advanced diplomas and 33.9% holding certificates. Enrolment rates are strong, with 26.4% of residents participating in formal learning. This group includes 9.6% in primary school, 7.4% in high school, and 3.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Oak Flats reaches 64 stops on 47 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 services in the suburb of Oak Flats include 64 active stops, offering a combination of train and bus options. These stops support 47 separate routes, delivering 3,009 passenger trips each week. Transport access is strong, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 167 meters. The suburb is primarily residential, and 93% of commuting trips are made by car. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.5 cars per household. The 2021 Census recorded 19.8% of residents working from home, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service runs average 429 trips daily across the transport network, which translates to roughly 47 weekly trips for each stop.
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62.8% of residents in Oak Flats report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 76% of areas nationally. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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Assessments of mortality patterns and the presence of long-term medical conditions highlight significant health challenges in the suburb of Oak Flats across different age groups. The rate of private health insurance coverage is solid, with approximately 54% of the population, or about 3,840 people, holding policies, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 10.7% and 9.5% of the population. A total of 62.8% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated among the working-age population.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.9% of the population, totaling 1,616 people. Health measures for this senior demographic are generally consistent with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Oak Flats is largely Australian-born, at 82.1% of residents, with 8.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.3%) and Australian (28.9%). 3.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures are lower than average, with 82.1% of residents born in Australia, 89.9% holding citizenship, and 91.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 52.4% of residents in the suburb of Oak Flats, compared to 55.9% in Regional NSW. The primary ancestral backgrounds in the suburb of Oak Flats are English at 29.3%, Australian at 28.9%, and Irish at 6.6%. Certain backgrounds are more common than in the wider region: Spanish ancestry is found in 1.4% of the population, compared to 0.3% regionally, Hungarian is at 0.5% compared to 0.2%, and Welsh is at 0.8% compared to 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oak Flats is 42. 24.7% 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 in the suburb of Oak Flats is 42 years, which is similar to the Regional NSW average of 43 years and older than the national median of 38 years. Residents aged 25 to 34 are prominent at 12.8%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort is relatively small at 10.3% compared to Regional NSW. Since 2021, the 0 to 4 age bracket grew from 5.1% to 6.4%, and the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 6.6% to 7.9%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group shrank from 14.6% to 12.7%, and the 45 to 54 group declined from 11.7% to 10.3%.
Population projections for 2041 point to shifts, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 28%, adding 250 residents to reach a total of 1,154, while the 55 to 64 cohort is expected to decline by 10.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oak Flats
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 240 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,840 at the 2021 Census → 7,057 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 (SAL13064). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.