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The median house price in Port Macquarie is $935k, with units at $640k. House values have moved 3.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Port Macquarie has an estimated 49,628 residents, up from 47,693 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,935 people, or 4.1%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 793 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 937 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 Port Macquarie records an estimated population of approximately 49,628, determined via AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS regional demographic updates alongside post-Census address validations. This represents a gain of 1,935 people (4.1%) relative to the 47,693 people counted during the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this change by reviewing the ABS Estimated Resident Population release from June 2025 (indicating 49,113 residents) and incorporating 793 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The local population density stands at 937 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch.
Showing robust underlying momentum, the suburb of Port Macquarie's 4.1% post-Census increase sits within 1.0 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (5.1%). The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 80.0% of all net resident additions over recent intervals. Projections for the suburb of Port Macquarie incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling anchored to 2022, with NSW State Government 2022 releases (anchored to 2021) applied to any remaining SA2 territories. Cohort-specific growth trajectories across these combined figures are further projected forward from 2032 to 2041. Based on these aggregated SA2 estimates, the suburb of Port Macquarie is slated to outpace median expansion rates across regional Australia, adding 6,112 persons to 2041 and generating an overall gain of 11.3% throughout the 16 years.
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1,006 new dwellings have been approved in Port Macquarie over the past five years, an average of 201 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 181 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 64% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 154, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that annual residential construction approvals in Port Macquarie averaged roughly 201 dwellings, totaling an estimated 1,006 homes across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 154 authorized during FY-25 to date. Housing supply and demographic absorption remain well balanced, registering an average intake of 1.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across the 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) to maintain steady conditions. Newly approved residential dwellings indicate an emphasis on high-standard building, averaging an expected construction cost of $520,000, which sits moderately higher than regional averages.
Concurrently, commercial planning activity has been solid, logging $68.1 million in non-residential approvals during the current financial year. On a per-capita basis, building activity across Port Macquarie is roughly half the level observed in the Rest of NSW, placing the locality in the 47th percentile nationwide and sustaining demand across established housing stock by limiting incoming supply. Recent residential development consists of 64.0% detached dwellings alongside 36.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering a diverse range of formats that spans expansive family houses to compact options. Registering roughly 310 people per dwelling approval, the locality continues to exhibit low-density urban planning attributes. According to forward-looking demographic projections, Port Macquarie is forecast to expand by 5,597 residents through to 2041 compared to the latest quarterly AreaSearch benchmark. Current residential construction volumes appear well aligned with projected long-term demand, facilitating orderly market expansion without triggering severe upward pressure on pricing.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Port Macquarie, worth an estimated $699 million. A further 27 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.64 billion. 14 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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 capital projects and planning strategies play a crucial role in shaping the area's development trajectory. AreaSearch has tracked 19 significant infrastructure undertakings in the surrounding area, highlighted by the Port Macquarie Base Hospital Mechanical and Clinical Infrastructure Upgrade, Ocean Estate Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie Aquatic Facility, and Hastings Residences Port Macquarie.
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Port Macquarie Aquatic Facility
The Port Macquarie Aquatic Facility is a planned regional aquatic centre at Macquarie Park, 28 Gordon Street, Port Macquarie, to replace the ageing Port Macquarie Olympic Pool. The Northern Regional Planning Panel approved development application DA 2024.141.1 in late 2024, with a capital investment value of $67.55 million. Stage 1 includes a 50m outdoor pool, a 25m pool, a 20m indoor program pool and car parking, with further works in Stage 2. Council's project page lists construction as pending funding, with council still seeking State and Federal grants.Opening is targeted for 2027, subject to funding.
Port Macquarie Base Hospital Mechanical and Clinical Infrastructure Upgrade
The NSW Government is investing $265 million to upgrade Port Macquarie Base Hospital on Wrights Road, Port Macquarie. The project is in master planning and concept design. It will deliver a new four-storey inpatient unit building, an expanded and refurbished Emergency Department, new maternity and neonatal units, link bridges, a landscaped courtyard and mechanical system upgrades across existing buildings. Survey works have supported planning, and community feedback is invited on the proposed designs. As at June 2026 the project remains in the Planning stage, with no official completion date published.
Ocean Estate Port Macquarie
Premium 19-lot residential estate positioned on the highest elevation in Port Macquarie known as Transit Hill. Luxury custom-designed family homes with uninterrupted ocean views, surrounded by 3 acres of protected rainforest with private walking trails. Features exclusive builder concierge service and council-approved designs.
Salt Town Beach
A luxury residential development featuring 15 three-bedroom plus study apartments. Designed by King + Campbell, the project emphasizes contemporary coastal architecture with curved forms and high-end finishes, situated directly opposite Town Beach.
Akoya Apartments
A boutique development of 40 premium two and three-bedroom apartments over four levels at 28-30 Waugh Street, Port Macquarie. Designed by Stewart Architecture, Akoya occupies a natural rise directly opposite Westport Park and the Hastings River, with upper-level apartments capturing panoramic views across the marina, harbour foreshores and far northern waterways. Each apartment features floor-to-ceiling windows, engineered timber flooring, ducted air conditioning, stone kitchens with Bosch appliances and opulent ensuites. Now under construction.
Hastings Residences Port Macquarie
Boutique development featuring 16 residential apartments with high-quality finishes, engineered timber floors, premium Miele appliances, and Davinci Blanco Smartstone benchtops. Only 5 residences remain available for sale. Mix of 2 and 3-bedroom apartments designed for relaxed coastal living with leafy park outlook and Hastings River views.
Tara Town Beach
Tara Town Beach is a completed boutique luxury coastal development comprising 24 premium two and three-bedroom residences opposite Town Beach in Port Macquarie. The project has reached practical completion with apartments now occupied and remaining residences being marketed for sale.
Ocean Drive Duplication
The Ocean Drive Duplication project involved the transformation of a 3.4km stretch of Ocean Drive from two lanes into a four-lane divided carriageway between Greenmeadows Drive and Matthew Flinders Drive. This $123 million infrastructure upgrade aimed to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety for the rapidly growing Port Macquarie-Hastings region. Key features included the upgrade of five intersections (three converted to signals), new shared user paths, on-road cycle lanes, and specialized environmental protections such as koala exclusion fencing and dedicated fauna underpasses.The project also integrated five kilometers of upgraded water and wastewater pipeline infrastructure.
22,076 residents of Port Macquarie are employed, from a labour force of 22,789. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 54.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Port Macquarie features a skilled labor market supported by strong representation across essential services, with an unemployment rate of just 3.1% according to aggregated statistical area figures from AreaSearch. The locality counted 22,076 residents in work as of March 2026, recording an unemployment rate 1.0% under the 4.1% benchmark for Regional NSW, though labor force participation is lower at 54.5% versus 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census data indicates 14.2% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely shaped by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
Workforce specialization is particularly pronounced in health care & social assistance, where local job concentration reaches 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.6% of the workforce, lagging the 5.3% share seen across Regional NSW. Comparing the resident workforce against working population numbers from the Census suggests that local job opportunities within the immediate area remain constrained. Over the 12 months to March 2026, aggregated SALM and ABS figures evaluated by AreaSearch indicate that local labor force numbers dropped by 4.2% as employment fell by 4.4%, leading to a 0.2 percentage points rise in unemployment. Across Regional NSW over the same period, employment fell by 0.9%, the labor pool shrank by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Future labor demand in Port Macquarie can be assessed via Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26 across five-year and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variation by sector. Weighting these sector forecasts against the local industry profile suggests employment could grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (note that this illustrative model applies industry weightings without adjusting for local demographic shifts).
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Median household income in Port Macquarie is $1,282 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $679 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,231 a year against an average of $60,664. 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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Aggregated postcode data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that the suburb of Port Macquarie recorded a median taxpayer income of $46,231 alongside an average of $60,664, lagging both national figures and Regional NSW ($52,390 median and $65,215 average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 brings current estimated levels to approximately $51,002 (median) and $66,925 (average) as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings within the suburb of Port Macquarie fell between the 19th and 24th percentiles across Australia.
The largest earning bracket comprises 27.4% of residents (13,598 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 band, comparable to the 29.9% share recorded regionally. Local mortgage and rental commitments leave residents with 82.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 17th percentile for affordability, while the area sits in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Port Macquarie had 19,702 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 15% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,751 a month. Rent absorbs 29.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses made up 66.2% of the local dwelling stock, with semi-detached, apartment, and other residential formats comprising the remaining 33.8%, compared with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Fully owned properties matched the wider regional rate at 41.3%, while 25.9% were mortgaged and 32.8% were rented. Port Macquarie recorded a median monthly mortgage payment of $1,751 and a median weekly rent of $380, compared to $1,733 and $330 across Regional NSW. Nationally, local mortgage obligations sit below the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the nationwide level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Port Macquarie counted 19,702 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 32% 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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Family units constitute 65.0% of local households, consisting of couples without children (31.3%), couples with children (21.7%), and one-parent families (11.2%). The remaining 35.0% of dwellings are non-family households, including single-person residences at 31.6% and group living arrangements at 3.4%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.2 people, slightly under the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.5% of adults in Port Macquarie hold a university qualification, including 15.6% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.9% hold a vocational qualification. 20 schools serve the area, with 8,298 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,006 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 levels show that 22.5% of residents aged 15+ hold a university qualification, which compares with 32.2% across NSW. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications represent 15.6%, postgraduate degrees account for 4.5%, and graduate diplomas stand at 2.4%. Vocational education is widespread across the population, with 39.4% of individuals aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, consisting of certificates (27.9%) and advanced diplomas (11.5%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 26.9% of the population enrolled in educational institutions. This comprises 8.9% attending primary schools, 7.7% in secondary schools, and 4.5% enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Port Macquarie reaches 423 stops on 160 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Port Macquarie's public transit network comprises 423 bus stops across 160 distinct routes, delivering 2,482 weekly services. Physical access is strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 182 meters. Commuting patterns reflect an outward flow from this predominantly residential community, with private vehicles accounting for 93% of journeys. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2 cars per household, below regional figures, while 14.2% of the workforce worked from home at the 2021 Census during a period influenced by COVID-19. Local public transit routes operate an average of 354 daily trips, which translates to approximately 5 weekly trips per stop across the network.
The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the centrepoint of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.0% of residents in Port Macquarie report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 75% of areas nationally. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.0% 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 health metrics show a notable presence of chronic illnesses across multiple age demographics in Port Macquarie, accompanied by a relatively low private health insurance adoption rate of approximately 51% across the community (~25,285 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses, recorded among 11.4% and 9.8% of the population respectively, while 60.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Chronic ailments are elevated among the working-age cohort. Furthermore, seniors aged 65 and over comprise 29.2% of the local community (14,491 people), exceeding the 23.3% regional benchmark, with elderly health outcomes aligning broadly with national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Port Macquarie is largely Australian-born, at 84.9% of residents, with 5.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.7%) and Australian (29.2%). 3.6% 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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Port Macquarie shows a relatively uniform cultural background, with Australian-born residents accounting for 84.9% of the population, Australian citizens comprising 91.0%, and 94.6% using only English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 57.3% of the community compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The primary reported ancestries across the locality are English (32.7%), Australian (29.2%), and Irish (9.8%). Other ancestral backgrounds include Scottish at 8.3% (against 8.0% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 3.6% (against 4.6% regionally), and French at 0.5% (against 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Port Macquarie is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 21.5% 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 local age distribution is skewed older than Regional NSW, with individuals aged 65+ making up 29.2% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 23.3% regionally. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 20.9% of residents, below the 23.5% regional mark. The median age is an estimated 48, matching the 2021 Census figure while exceeding both Regional NSW (43) and Australia (38). Since the Census, the cohort aged 45 - 64 has declined from 25.1% to an estimated 23.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, the 25 - 44 age group is projected to record the strongest increase, growing by 2,268 residents (22%) to reach 12,640.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Port Macquarie
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
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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 | Oct 2026 this month all 13 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 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 — 793 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (47,693 at the 2021 Census → 49,628 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 (SAL13258). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.