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The median house price in Pottsville is $1.50m, with units at $1.06m. House values have moved 3.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Pottsville has an estimated 7,530 residents, up from 7,238 at the 2021 Census — a change of 292 people, or 4.0%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. That puts 596 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 evaluations combining post-Census validated addresses with broader ABS updates, the suburb of Pottsville has an estimated population of approximately 7,530 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 292 people (4.0%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 7,238 people. These figures build upon an estimated resident population of 7,520 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside 62 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The suburb of Pottsville records a population density of 596 persons per square kilometer, preserving ample open space while allowing capacity for future expansion.
Outperforming the wider SA4 region (3.8%) and the SA3 benchmark, the suburb of Pottsville's 4.0% post-2021 census surge positions it among regional growth frontrunners. Overseas arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 39.0% of recent population additions, while interstate migration and natural increase likewise delivered positive contributions. Projections generated jointly by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures) inform AreaSearch's SA2 modeling, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (anchored to 2021) wherever gaps occur. Age-specific trajectory rates across these groupings are extended across all locations covering the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Looking ahead across the suburb of Pottsville, demographic gains are projected to track slightly below the national regional median, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an expansion of 774 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 10.2% increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
63 new dwellings have been approved in Pottsville over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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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Statistical building permit data evaluated by AreaSearch indicates that Pottsville generated an average of roughly 12 residential approvals annually, delivering approximately 63 new dwellings across the latest 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 14 building approvals have been registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the influx of new occupants averaged 5.5 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed, causing housing demand to outstrip incoming stock and putting upward momentum on local property values and buyer competition. New residential construction carries an average expected construction cost of $1,102,000, underscoring a strategic developer orientation toward high-end, premium stock.
Meanwhile, commercial construction activity remains subdued, logging $322,000 in commercial approvals during the current financial year. Per capita residential building volumes in Pottsville sit at roughly half the rate recorded across Rest of NSW and place within the 31st percentile across the nation, sustaining strong demand for existing housing stock despite a recent uptick in planning applications. These figures fall below national norms, illustrating the established nature of the locality alongside potential town planning restrictions. Recent building patterns show 45.0% detached houses and 55.0% townhouses or apartments, a medium-to-high density emphasis that caters to downsizers, property investors, and entry-level purchasers seeking accessible price points. This diverges considerably from the historical housing distribution (where detached houses comprise 76.0%), highlighting a shortage of greenfield land alongside shifting community preferences for varied, cost-effective residential options. The quiet development tempo is further illustrated by a ratio of 467 people per building approval. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Pottsville is projected to gain 764 residents by 2041. If residential building activity continues at its current rate, additions to the housing stock could fail to keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and placing upward pressure on home values.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pottsville, worth an estimated $824 million. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.95 billion. 14 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, town planning frameworks, and local infrastructure projects play a vital role in determining regional growth and market trends. AreaSearch has identified 3 projects expected to impact the surrounding area, with notable developments comprising Caldera - Coastal Village, Pottsville High School, Solis Pottsville, and Cabarita West - Tanglewood.
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Caldera - Coastal Village
Formerly known as Pottsville Marketplace or Dunloe Park, Caldera is a major 78-hectare masterplanned village development. The project features a 13-hectare retail and commercial town centre anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket, 7000sqm of retail space, and 23 commercial lots. The residential component includes approximately 550 homesites. Infrastructure includes a developer-funded wastewater treatment plant and extensive koala protection measures including corridors and underpasses.
Pottsville High School
The NSW Government is planning a new high school in Pottsville to meet the needs of the growing local community, part of a $2.1 billion investment in new and upgraded regional NSW schools. A site on Seabreeze Boulevarde, Pottsville has been identified and is earmarked for a high school in the Tweed Council Development Control Plan. The Department is now undertaking a compulsory land acquisition process under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, with due diligence and landowner negotiations continuing before the project progresses to the design phase.
Solis Pottsville
Solis Pottsville is an exclusive collection of eight luxury villas designed for coastal living, featuring ocean and hinterland views, premium finishes, private lifts, and seamless indoor-outdoor spaces in harmony with the natural environment.
HALI By Keystone
Luxury beachfront residential development featuring 12 exclusive, thoughtfully designed apartments, a state-of-the-art wellness center, and a rooftop communal area with a pool, sauna, ice bath, and ocean views. The development journey began in 2021, with plans formally submitted in 2023.
25 Tweed Coast Road Mixed-Use Development (DA23/0225)
Part three to four storey mixed-use development comprising two commercial tenancies, two serviced apartments, and six residential units (shop top housing) above part basement car parking and associated works. An amendment (DA23/0225.01) was lodged on July 1, 2025, to modify the development consent (DA23/0225).
Hastings Road Car Park
Proposed new ground-level car park to provide an additional 52 parking spaces for the Bogangar and Cabarita Beach communities. The design includes shade trees, permeable pavements, disabled parking, free parking, lighting, and a shared pedestrian zone.
Iylah Mixed-Use Development
Boutique tri-level mixed-use development, branded Iylah, comprising 8 luxury 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and ground floor commercial/retail space at 53 Tweed Coast Road, Bogangar (Cabarita Beach), featuring high-quality finishes and lift access.
Tweed Coast Road Rehabilitation - Cabarita Beach
Rehabilitation of a short section of Tweed Coast Road at Cabarita Beach between Banksia Avenue and Cypress Crescent. Works replaced the existing pavement, improved drainage, and restored line marking to improve safety and local connectivity. Works were delivered by Tweed Shire Council and completed in 2025.
3,311 residents of Pottsville are employed, from a labour force of 3,391. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 58.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,010, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Pottsville boasts a qualified labor pool with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 2.4%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.4% over the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,311 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% lower than Regional NSW's 4.1%, while workforce participation sits slightly below the regional average at 58.4% compared to 60.6%. Census data indicates that 19.2% of residents worked from home, though the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary employment fields for the local workforce are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction represents a major area of local specialization, employing workers at 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a small share, engaging just 1.1% of Pottsville's working residents relative to 5.3% across Regional NSW. Comparing resident worker counts against the local working-day population suggests a modest supply of jobs located within the immediate community. An examination of combined ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that across the 12 months leading to March 2026, resident employment rose by 3.4% while the available workforce grew by 3.7%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage points rise in the local unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% reduction in employment, a 0.4% decline in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage points increase in joblessness. Broader industry hiring expectations published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on potential workforce trajectories. Over five-year and ten-year horizons, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, with substantial variation across industries. When mapped against the local industry profile, these sector projections suggest employment in Pottsville could rise by 6.9% across five years and 14.1% across ten years (illustrative weighted calculation only, without factoring in local demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pottsville is $1,556 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $730 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,606 a year against an average of $61,123. 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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Based on AreaSearch aggregations of ATO statistics for financial year 2023, the suburb of Pottsville registers earnings beneath the national benchmark. Taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Pottsville reflect a median income of $46,606 and an average income of $61,123, in contrast to $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023 indicates updated figures of around $51,416 (median) and $67,431 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and personal income categories, Census 2021 records place the locality in modest bands between the 34th and 38th percentiles.
A cohort of 2,499 individuals (33.2% of the population) falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning closely with the 29.9% share observed regionally. Income retention after housing expenses stands at 80.6% (sitting at the 36th percentile), and the community occupies the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pottsville had 2,520 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 4% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,063 a month. Rent absorbs 32.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.6%. 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 most recent Census, the housing inventory in Pottsville was divided between 76.3% houses and 23.6% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative accommodation), differing from Regional NSW where houses accounted for 82.6% and other dwellings made up 17.4%. Outright home ownership stood at 37.9%, mirroring the Regional NSW rate, while properties with a mortgage made up 38.9% and rental properties constituted 23.2%. Monthly mortgage commitments averaged a median of $2,063 (exceeding the Regional NSW mark of $1,733 and the national figure of $1,863), while median weekly rent reached $500 (surpassing the Regional NSW level of $330 and the national standard of $375).
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pottsville counted 2,520 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 20% 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 78.1% of all local residences, consisting of couples with children (35.3%), childless couples (30.6%), and single parent households (11.4%). The remaining 21.9% comprises non-family residences, with single occupant homes representing 20.1% and group living accounting for 1.9%. The typical household size stands at 2.7 people, exceeding the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.6% of adults in Pottsville hold a university qualification, including 18.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 27.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 905 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,069 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 among Pottsville residents trails wider benchmarks, with 25.6% of those aged 15+ possessing university degrees compared to 32.2% across NSW, pointing toward opportunities for higher qualification uptake. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 18.2%, postgraduate credentials account for 4.4%, and graduate diplomas comprise 3.0%. Technical and vocational training remains prominent, with 41.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, broken down into advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (27.8%). A significant 32.1% of the local population is actively engaged in formal studies. By education tier, this breaks down into 13.4% attending primary school, 8.7% enrolled in secondary school, and 3.5% engaged in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Pottsville reaches 99 stops on 43 routes, timetabled for about 680 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 1.5 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 Pottsville operate across 99 active transport stops primarily utilizing bus transit, supported by 43 individual routes delivering 676 weekly passenger trips. Commuter access is well provided, with residents positioned an average of 124 meters from their closest transit stop. Due to the area's residential profile, outbound travel is common, with private vehicles accounting for 94% of transit journeys and vehicle ownership standing at an average of 1.5 per dwelling. In addition, 19.2% of the local workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 circumstances.
Public transport schedules deliver an average of 96 daily trips across the transit network, representing roughly 6 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.7% of residents in Pottsville report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Based on mortality figures and long-term health metrics analyzed by AreaSearch, Pottsville records favorable health ratings, with lower rates of common chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics, while private healthcare coverage extends to approximately 51% of residents (~3,850 people). Arthritis (8.6%) and mental health conditions (7.9%) represent the most prevalent health concerns among residents, while 68.7% reported being free of chronic illnesses, surpassing the 63.3% rate across Regional NSW. Health measures among residents under 65 are particularly positive. Furthermore, the 1,731 individuals aged 65 and over (comprising 23.0% of the population) exhibit above-average health results that track consistently with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Pottsville is largely Australian-born, at 84.9% of residents, with 4.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.0%) and Australian (27.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Pottsville displays a relatively uniform cultural composition, with 84.9% of residents born in Australia, 90.2% holding Australian citizenship, and 95.9% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 45.9% of the local community. Judaism represents the most distinct relative variance, accounting for 0.3% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. English (33.0%), Australian (27.4%), and Irish (10.6%) represent the primary ancestral backgrounds reported by Pottsville residents. Several other heritages exhibit distinctive representation, including Scottish at 8.8% (against 8.0% across the region), French at 0.5% (against 0.4%), and Samoan at 0.2% (against 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pottsville is 42. 16.2% 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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Pottsville maintains a comparatively youthful population structure compared to Regional NSW. As at August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) make up 33.6% of residents (versus 29.3% regionally), while adults aged 25 - 44 represent 21.2% (versus 23.5% regionally). AreaSearch estimates the median age at 42 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census reading and sitting 1 year below the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census. Senior residents aged 65+ experienced the most pronounced proportional increase since the Census, moving from 20.8% to an estimated 23.0%.
By 2041, senior demographics are anticipated to represent the primary growth segment, expanding by 296 residents (17%) to reach a total of 2,028.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pottsville
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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 3 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 Jul 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 — 62 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,238 at the 2021 Census → 7,530 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 (SAL13269). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.