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The median house price in Oak Flats is $1.05m, with units at $849k. House values have moved 5.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Oak Flats has an estimated 7,068 residents, up from 6,840 at the 2021 Census — a change of 228 people, or 3.3%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 243 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,875 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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Drawing on ABS demographic updates across the wider district and address validations conducted by AreaSearch, the suburb of Oak Flats is assessed to have a population of approximately 7,068 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 228 people (3.3%) from the 6,840 people tallied in the 2021 Census. Such movement is determined from an estimated resident count of 6,988 calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP release, alongside 243 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. With a resultant density of 1,874 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Oak Flats exceeds the national benchmark recorded across AreaSearch assessment locations.
While the Rest of NSW achieved 5.1% growth, the suburb of Oak Flats trailed by only 1.8 percentage points with its 3.3% post-census rise, illustrating resilient underlying growth. Overseas migration served as the primary catalyst, delivering around 73.0% of total inbound numbers, though natural increase and interstate arrivals also remained in positive territory. Population modelling utilizes 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections baseline-anchored to 2022, turning to 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases (base year 2021) wherever gaps exist. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these sets are subsequently extended across every locality from 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, demographic forecasts point to expansion outstripping national regional median figures, with aggregated SA2 estimates projecting a gain of 1,326 persons by 2041 for the suburb of Oak Flats, translating to an aggregate 17.6% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
374 new dwellings have been approved in Oak Flats over the past five years, an average of 74 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 61 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 20% 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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ABS building approval statistics mapped to local boundaries indicate that Oak Flats records an annual average of roughly 74 approved residential dwellings, culminating in an estimated 374 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 33 approvals have been logged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area added an average of merely 0.8 people per annum for every new dwelling constructed, demonstrating that residential supply is tracking or running ahead of local intake; this creates broader buyer choice and capacity for higher-than-expected population gains, with new dwellings reflecting an average construction value of $459,000.
In addition, commercial activity shows steady momentum, registering $21.0 million in approved commercial development during the ongoing financial year. On a per-capita basis, building activity in Oak Flats tracks closely with the Rest of NSW, preserving balanced market conditions across the wider region despite a recent deceleration in overall development volume. Recent approvals are heavily weighted toward townhouses or apartments at 80.0%, with standalone houses making up 20.0%. This pivot toward higher-density building accommodates downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors looking for accessible price points. It also contrasts sharply with the existing residential stock (where separate houses constitute 82.0%), highlighting land scarcity alongside growing demand for varied and attainable housing formats. Approvals currently stand at roughly 157 people per approval, pointing to a low-density urban fabric. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Oak Flats is slated to expand by 1,246 residents by 2041. Prevailing building rates indicate that the housing pipeline will comfortably satisfy buyer demand, fostering advantageous conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating growth above current projections.
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 $5.24 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 economic momentum is heavily influenced by major infrastructure, planning frameworks, and public works. AreaSearch has identified a total of 7 projects positioned to influence the district. Key undertakings include the Playground Renewals & Upgrades Program (Jilba Park, Collins Reserve), Regional Multi-Sports, Aquatics and Leisure Facility, The Links Hotel, and the Albion Park Quarry Extraction Area Stage 7 Extension, with detailed listings below outlining the most prominent initiatives.
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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.
Shellharbour City Centre Masterplan
The Shellharbour City Centre Masterplan establishes the overarching urban design and development framework across 14 precincts within the Shellharbour central business area. Formally incorporated into the Shellharbour Development Control Plan by Shellharbour City Council, the masterplan regulates building heights, active street frontages, and public realm improvements. It provides clear statutory guidance for major commercial, retail, and medium-to-high-density residential proposals.
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.
Albion Park Rail Industrial Estate Development
A private development consortium is delivering a multi-stage industrial and commercial business park along the Princes Highway corridor in Albion Park Rail following the bypass opening. Zoned for general and light industrial uses, the development delivers modern high-clearance warehouses, trade showrooms, and strata units for logistics and industrial businesses. The project enhances employment land supply within the Shellharbour local government area.
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.
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.
3,283 residents of Oak Flats are employed, from a labour force of 3,511. Unemployment sits at 6.5%, with participation at 61.3%. 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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Oak Flats has a diverse labor market that includes both skilled and unskilled positions, with strong representation in the essential services industry, an unemployment level of 6.5%, and an estimated employment increase of 1.3% during the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area figures. On March 2026, 3,283 individuals were employed, while the local unemployment rate stood at 2.4% higher than the Regional NSW figure of 4.1%, and labor force participation remained closely aligned with the Regional NSW rate of 60.6%. Census survey results indicated that a moderate 19.8% of residents worked from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting this data.
Health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade represent the principal sectors employing local residents. The workforce displays an exceptional concentration in construction, where local representation reaches 1.4 times regional benchmarks. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of local workers compared with 5.3% across the wider region. An analysis of local working figures relative to overall resident tallies indicates that while local jobs exist, substantial numbers travel to external districts for work. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM records show that in the year leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 1.3% while the labour force expanded by 1.5%, nudging the jobless rate upward by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% shrinkage in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage points lift in unemployment. Looking ahead, the Mar-26 national workforce outlook published by Jobs and Skills Australia offers perspective on future hiring demand in Oak Flats. Projecting sector-specific national trajectories (6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years) onto the local industry structure suggests Oak Flats employment could climb by 6.4% across five years and 13.3% across ten years (representing a proportional baseline weighting that does not integrate local population projections).
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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According to postcode ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Oak Flats registered a median income of $54,387 alongside a mean figure of $69,531. These figures sit slightly above the nationwide norm and exceed the Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 places modeled figures at approximately $60,000 for median earnings and $76,707 for the average by March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings between the 28th and 35th percentiles.
The primary income bracket encompasses 2,290 residents (32.4%) making $1,500 - 2,999 per week, mirroring the wider metropolitan distribution of 29.9%. Affordability constraints are significant, with disposable earnings after housing standing at 82.8% to place 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, separate houses constituted 82.2% of the dwelling stock in Oak Flats, with semi-detached properties, units, and other formats accounting for 17.7%, closely mirroring the 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings recorded across Regional NSW. Outright ownership reached 42.6%, outperforming the Regional NSW figure, while 32.9% of properties were mortgaged and 24.6% rented. Monthly mortgage commitments stood at a median of $1,950, markedly higher than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, and weekly rents averaged $440 compared to $330 regionally. Relative to national figures, local mortgage outlays surpass the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and rent levels remain substantially higher than the $375 national median.
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 constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 74.2%, comprising couples without children (28.6%), couples with children (28.5%), and single parent families (15.0%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 25.8%, split between lone person households at 23.2% and group arrangements at 2.8%. The average household size stands at 2.5 people, exceeding the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
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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Tertiary educational attainment in the district remains subdued, with university credentials held by 13.9% of the population compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. This divergence highlights a key focal area for educational development. Within higher education, bachelor degrees account for 9.7%, postgraduate degrees represent 2.8%, and graduate diplomas stand at 1.4%. Conversely, technical and vocational training is strongly represented, with 44.9% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, specifically certificates (33.9%) and advanced diplomas (11.0%). Enrolment rates in education are substantial, with 26.4% of residents actively pursuing formal study.
Among these students, primary schooling accounts for 9.6%, secondary schooling encompasses 7.4%, and tertiary programs comprise 3.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Oak Flats reaches 64 stops on 47 routes, timetabled for about 2,600 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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The local transit network in Oak Flats features 64 active transport stops covering both train and buses, served across 47 individual routes that generate 2,636 weekly passenger trips. Network connectivity is strong, placing residents an average of 167 meters from their closest transit point. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, outbound travel is common, with private vehicles accounting for 93% of journeys and vehicle ownership standing at an average of 1.5 per dwelling. Census data from 2021 recorded 19.8% working from home, reflecting conditions during the pandemic. Across the entire network, services operate at a daily average of 376 trips, which equates to roughly 41 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and long-term health patterns show noticeable healthcare hurdles in Oak Flats, with common health conditions impacting younger as well as older demographics. Meanwhile, private health insurance uptake is comparatively elevated, covering approximately 54% of the population (~3,846 people) relative to the 51.9% figure across Regional NSW. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, affecting 10.7 and 9.5% of the population respectively, while 62.8% of individuals reported being free of medical issues compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents experience higher frequencies of long-term conditions.
With 1,653 people aged 65 and over making up 23.4% of residents, health patterns among senior cohorts show certain challenges that align closely with broader national profiles.
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 place Oak Flats below broader averages, with Australian-born residents accounting for 82.1% of the populace, 89.9% holding citizenship, and 91.6% speaking solely English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 52.4% of residents compared to 55.9% in Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage, the primary reported ancestries in Oak Flats are English (29.3%), Australian (28.9%), and Irish (6.6%). Certain other cultural backgrounds also show distinct concentrations relative to regional norms: Spanish ancestry comprises 1.4% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Welsh represents 0.8% (versus 0.5%), and Hungarian stands at 0.5% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oak Flats is 42. 23.9% 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 age distribution in Oak Flats closely tracks the Regional NSW standard, showing a maximum variance of only 0.7 percentage points. The estimated median age is 42, matching the 2021 Census reading and sitting 1 year younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at that Census. Since then, the cohort aged 45 - 64 has reduced from 26.3% to an estimated 23.1%. Looking to 2041, the largest demographic rise will occur in the 25 - 44 age bracket, which is projected to expand by 511 residents (30%) to reach 2,200.
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 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 |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 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. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 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 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 — 243 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,840 at the 2021 Census → 7,068 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 (SAL13064). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.