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The median house price in Orange is $750k, with units at $515k. House values have moved 4.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Orange has an estimated 43,114 residents, up from 41,232 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,882 people, or 4.6%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 1,152 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 286 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of recent ABS population statistics alongside 1,152 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date, the suburb of Orange is estimated to have a population of approximately 43,114 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an addition of 1,882 people (4.6%) compared to the 41,232 people counted in the 2021 Census, building upon an estimated resident population of 42,970 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release. The suburb of Orange features a population density of 286 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and substantial capacity for future expansion.
Outperforming both its broader SA3 area and the SA4 region (2.3%), the suburb of Orange's 4.6% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a regional growth frontrunner. Natural increase served as the main catalyst for local expansion, generating roughly 50.0% of overall demographic additions across recent periods. Demographic projections compiled by AreaSearch integrate ABS and Geoscience Australia forecasts issued in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) across individual SA2 boundaries, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections (based on 2021) wherever required. Cohort-specific growth trajectories from these sources are likewise extended across all localities between 2032 and 2041. Over the coming years, demographic patterns point toward population expansion exceeding the median for national non-metropolitan regions, with the suburb of Orange projected to add 5,297 persons by 2041 under combined SA2 data, representing an overall increase of 11.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,080 new dwellings have been approved in Orange over the past five years, an average of 216 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 207 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 219, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An evaluation of ABS building approval figures by AreaSearch indicates that Orange has averaged roughly 216 residential approvals per year, totaling an estimated 1,080 dwellings approved across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 219 logged to date in FY-25. With approximately 1.8 incoming residents recorded annually for each newly approved residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction and local intake remain evenly balanced to sustain stable market conditions, while new residential builds carry an average construction cost of $576,000—slightly above regional figures—pointing toward high-standard development.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $105.6 million this financial year demonstrate strong local capital commitment. In comparison to Rest of NSW, building activity in Orange is moderately higher (running 14.0% above the regional per-capita baseline over the 5 year period), which supports existing asset values while maintaining variety for purchasers. Of all new residential construction, detached houses account for 88.0% and medium and high-density housing makes up 12.0%, maintaining the locality's low-density layout and prioritizing standalone homes that appeal to buyers seeking spacious living. Demonstrating approximately 221 people per dwelling approval, Orange exhibits the typical traits of a low-density community. Projections indicate that Orange will add 5,153 residents up to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction trajectories suggest that incoming residential stock will comfortably keep pace with local demand, creating favorable buyer conditions while potentially enabling population gains to outstrip 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 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Orange, worth an estimated $1.87 billion. A further 39 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.5 billion. 18 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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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Capital investments, planning strategies, and local infrastructure projects play a critical role in shaping regional outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 20 projects poised to influence the locality, prominently featuring the Orange FutureCity CBD Redevelopment, Alchemy Orange, Redmond Place Precinct, and Bingara Gardens Seniors Housing, with the key initiatives outlined below.
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Orange FutureCity CBD Redevelopment
A long-term revitalisation program for the Orange Central Business District, developed by Orange City Council and urban designers SJB. The project delivers staged upgrades to key streets and public spaces, featuring new tree planting, green infrastructure, pedestrian-friendly traffic calming, 40 km/h speed limits, and public art. Major milestones include the transformation of Lords Place South into a pedestrian-focused precinct with outdoor dining and the integration of Stratavault tree-cell technology to enhance urban cooling and stormwater management.
Alchemy Orange
Alchemy Orange is an exclusive masterplanned community designed around 40,000sqm of landscaped parkland, featuring a spring-fed lake and architectural residences. The project consists of 56 new homes, with the first 36 homes accelerated into construction in 2026 through the NSW Government's Pre-sale Finance Guarantee. The development emphasizes high-quality urban renewal with mountain views and integrated fitness loops.
Orange Health Service Redevelopment
A major expansion and enhancement of the Orange Health Service. Recent milestones include the completion of the World Class End of Life Care expansion in March 2026, which added three dedicated palliative care bedrooms, support spaces, and a landscaped courtyard. The site also features a 1.6MW solar array, completed in late 2023, which generates approximately 22% of the facility's electricity. These works complement the original $261 million redevelopment of the Bloomfield Campus that delivered a new general hospital and mental health services.
Bingara Gardens Seniors Housing
A $34.7 million co-living seniors housing development comprising 82 rooms across four buildings (two single-storey and two two-storey). The project features long-term rental accommodation to provide housing security, an ambulance bay, landscaped communal outdoor areas, and a 14-seat community bus. The site's existing dwelling will be converted into a residential clubhouse.
Ophir Car Park Redevelopment
Modernization and expansion of public parking facilities in Orange CBD area, improving accessibility and capacity for the growing city center.
Alchemy Orange
Alchemy Orange is a premium masterplanned residential estate in the Shiralee precinct. The development features architecturally designed, turnkey homes, including an exclusive over-60s enclave known as The Reserve Collection. The project integrates 40,000 square meters of landscaped parklands, a spring-fed lake, and walking trails. Construction is currently underway with civil works completed.
Redleaf
Landcom and Orange City Council's joint project, formerly Redmond Place, renamed to Redleaf. It is the first project finalised under the NSW Government's Social and Affordable Housing Rezoning Pathway. Unlocking 25 hectares of land at Orange's eastern entrance to deliver 330 homes with at least 20 percent affordable housing. Features a mix of single dwellings, duplexes, townhouses, and low-rise apartments, interwoven with over 5 hectares of open space including parks and a southern wetland.
103 Prince Street Development
Approved redevelopment of the former Orange Base Hospital site comprising a six-storey residential building with 60 apartments, 16 two-storey townhouses and a new public park. The development was approved in 2023, however MAAS Group withdrew from the project in 2025 following cost escalation. As of the latest available information the site is expected to be sold to a new developer and construction has not commenced.
23,016 residents of Orange are employed, from a labour force of 23,760. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 69.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% 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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Orange maintains a highly capable local workforce with substantial representation across essential services industries, alongside a low unemployment rate of 3.1% according to aggregated statistical data from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed residents total 23,016, with local unemployment sitting 1.0% lower than the 4.1% rate across Regional NSW, while labour force participation reaches an exceptional 69.2% relative to the regional benchmark of 60.6%. Census figures indicate that just 11.2% of workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time must be taken into account. The primary employment sectors among local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
The community demonstrates an especially pronounced concentration in health care & social assistance, capturing 1.3 times the sector's regional employment share. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.0% of local workers compared to 5.3% regionally. Although employment is available locally, comparing Census workplace numbers against resident population indicates that a substantial number of residents travel outside the area for employment. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM records across statistical boundaries shows that over the 12-month period, the local labour force contracted by 1.1% and employment decreased by 1.8%, leading to a 0.7 percentage points rise in unemployment. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% decrease in employment and a 0.4% reduction in the labour force, corresponding to a 0.5 percentage point increase. Mar-26 employment outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia provide further perspective on future labour requirements in Orange across five and ten-year horizons, which have been aligned with the local workforce structure. While Australian employment overall is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry trends vary widely. Applying these sector trajectories to Orange's industry distribution indicates projected local employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 14.0% across ten years (serving as an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Orange is $1,641 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $836 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,096 a year against an average of $69,165. 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 taxpayer records for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that the suburb of Orange recorded a median taxable income of $55,096 and an average of $69,165, slightly exceeding national benchmarks and comparing to $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Applying a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $60,782 (median) and $76,303 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that personal, family, and household earnings in Orange align around the nationwide 50th percentile. The largest earnings segment comprises 32.3% of residents (13,925 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the broader region where 29.9% fall into this range.
Residents retain 84.9% of their income after meeting housing costs, placing the area within the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Orange had 15,412 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 4% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,690 a month. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing landscape in Orange consists of 85.9% houses alongside 14.0% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Outright home ownership in Orange stands at 31.0%, trailing the Regional NSW benchmark, while mortgaged properties represent 34.3% and rental dwellings account for 34.7%. Typical monthly mortgage payments in the locality sit below the Regional NSW standard at $1,690, while the median weekly rent matches the regional figure at $330, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,733 and $330.
In a nationwide context, mortgage costs in Orange remain lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly more affordable than the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Orange counted 15,412 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 30% 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 majority of households at 67.2%, including 28.3% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. The remaining 32.8% consists of non-family living arrangements, where lone person households represent 29.5% and group households account for 3.3%. With an average of 2.5 people, typical household size in Orange slightly exceeds the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.3% of adults in Orange hold a university qualification, including 16.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.2% hold a vocational qualification. 17 schools serve the area, with 8,514 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 965 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 in Orange sits below broader benchmarks, with 24.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing higher education qualifications compared to 32.2% across NSW, pointing to room for continued educational expansion. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent qualification at 16.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Meanwhile, vocational qualifications are widely held, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical credentials, including certificates (27.2%) and advanced diplomas (10.3%). Local educational engagement is substantial, with 31.3% of the population actively participating in formal study. This cohort includes 11.5% attending primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Orange reaches 871 stops on 106 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local transit analysis identifies 871 active transport stops throughout Orange, encompassing both buses and train services. Across these facilities, 106 individual routes operate to provide 2,235 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with residents living an average of 117 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's predominantly residential setting, outbound travel is common, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 94% of trips and average vehicle ownership recorded at 1.4 per dwelling. Meanwhile, a modest 11.2% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions.
Public transport services maintain an average frequency of 319 trips per day across all active routes, which equates to roughly 2 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying spatial map highlights the 100 nearest stops relative to the centre of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.6% of residents in Orange report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch based on mortality rates and long-term condition data highlight significant challenges in Orange, with common health conditions notably prevalent among both younger and older demographics. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage is relatively robust, encompassing roughly 54% of the population (~23,402 people) compared to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the leading health concerns locally, diagnosed in 10.8 and 8.9% of the population respectively, while 64.6% of residents reported having no medical conditions whatsoever, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents experience significant health difficulties due to elevated rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.1% of the local population (7,803 people), below the 23.3% regional level, with senior health indicators showing challenges that track in line with wider national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Orange is largely Australian-born, at 88.5% of residents, with 7.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.6%) and English (29.7%). 5.6% 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 metrics in Orange are below national averages, with Australian citizens making up 89.9% of residents, 88.5% born in Australia, and 92.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 61.4% of the local population compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral heritage based on parental country of birth, the primary groups identified in Orange are Australian (30.6%), English (29.7%), and Irish (9.2%). Specific cultural cohorts show notable differences from regional patterns, including Australian Aboriginal residents at 5.6% (compared to 4.6% regionally), Russian ancestry at 0.3% (versus 0.2%), and Korean ancestry at 0.2% (versus 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Orange is 36. 26.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile in the suburb of Orange is noticeably younger than that of Regional NSW. Based on figures updated to August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 33.5% of the population compared to 29.3% regionally, while seniors and retirees (65+) account for 18.1% versus 23.3% across Regional NSW. The estimated median age is 36, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 7 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded in the same Census. Young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) have risen from 26.4% at the Census to an estimated 27.7%.
By 2041, this 25 - 44 age bracket is projected to drive most expansion, adding 2,392 residents (20%) to total 14,335.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Orange
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 19 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 Sep 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 — 1,152 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (41,232 at the 2021 Census → 43,114 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 (SAL13103). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.