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The median house price in Queanbeyan West is $865k, with units at $670k. House values have moved 0.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Queanbeyan West has an estimated 3,125 residents. That puts 1,093 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 evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region and new locations verified by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Queanbeyan West has an estimated population of 3,125 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 21 individuals (0.7%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 3,146 residents. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 3,125, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP figures (June 2025) along with 5 verified new addresses added since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 1,092 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical averages recorded across regions reviewed by AreaSearch.
The primary driver of population growth was natural increase, accounting for roughly 52.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this dataset, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are utilized. Age group growth rates from these datasets are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, population growth is projected to rank slightly below the median for non-metropolitan parts of Australia, with the region expected to grow by 178 individuals by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing a total rise of 5.7% over the 16 years.
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Queanbeyan West is characterized by minimal construction activity, averaging 2 approvals annually (representing 12 dwellings over the five-year period). This quiet building market stems from the rural setting of the locality, where construction projects generally respond to specific local housing demands rather than broad market dynamics. Because the number of approvals is so small, individual projects can dramatically alter yearly growth trends and comparative analytics. Queanbeyan West demonstrates far lower building activity compared to the Rest of NSW, with development trends also falling well below national benchmarks. Meanwhile, recent construction work consists entirely of standalone houses, highlighting the rural qualities of the locality where larger blocks and open space are standard.
Newer construction projects lean more toward detached homes than historical census figures indicate (71.0% at Census), showing a persistent preference for family residences. With approximately 3143 people per approval, the area presents as a mature and established community. Demographic predictions show Queanbeyan West will add 178 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimations. If building rates remain at current levels, housing availability may fall behind population growth, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and supporting upward price trends.
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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 Queanbeyan West, worth an estimated $769 million. A further 31 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.45 billion. 12 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure changes, major construction works, and planning developments exert a significant influence on regional progress. AreaSearch has identified a total of 4 projects poised to impact the locality. Key initiatives include the Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, Poplars Innovation Precinct, Jerrabomberra High School Upgrade Stage 2, and DCI Poplars Data Centre, with the listed items representing those likely to have the greatest relevance.
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Poplars Innovation Precinct
A 210ha mixed-use innovation campus at South Jerrabomberra, focused on high-tech businesses in defence, space, cyber-security, and manufacturing. The precinct comprises a 35ha campus-style Innovation Precinct, a 10ha Retail and Services Precinct (open and trading with ALDI, KFC, McDonald's, 7-Eleven, medical centre and gym), a Learning Precinct anchoring the completed Jerrabomberra High School (opened 2024), and protected grasslands under NSW Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements. Key tenants include a $71 million Satellite Manufacturing Hub (a collaboration between EOS, Nova Systems, UTS Tech Lab, Gilmour Space, and federal and NSW governments) and the DCI Data Centres CBR01 facility - a 20MW Tier-III secure cloud edge data centre planned for operation from 2024, operating on a separate Essential Energy 132kV grid.The precinct is NSW's third declared Regional Job Precinct, with fast-track planning approval pathways, and is projected to employ up to 10,000 people across 30 buildings by full completion in 2027. Stage 1 innovation lots are sold or under offer, with Stage 2 coming online progressively.
Jerrabomberra High School Upgrade - Stage 2
Stage 2 of the Jerrabomberra High School upgrade doubles the school's capacity from approximately 500 to 1,000 students, delivering a new building (Block E) with 18 additional classrooms, a vocational education and training kitchen, a semi-commercial kitchen, a multimedia workshop, studio and store, an additional woodwork workshop, a new science laboratory in Block B, new staff facilities and a new shade structure. The works bring the total number of permanent classrooms on site to 42.Associated site works include an extended staff car park providing 35 additional spaces, new bike and scooter parking, and public domain upgrades comprising pedestrian islands and a shared travel path on Coral Drive and Bicentennial Drive. The upgrade was a 2023 NSW Government election commitment responding to enrolment growth in Jerrabomberra, Googong and the wider Queanbeyan-Palerang area. The development application (DA.2023.0420) was approved by the Southern Regional Planning Panel in 2024 with a capital investment value of about 40.2 million dollars. Early site works began in mid 2025 and main construction commenced in September 2025. As at mid 2026 the structure is complete and scaffolding is being removed, with weatherproofing, landscaping and internal fitout works underway. The new building is scheduled to open Day 1, Term 1, 2027.
DCI Poplars Data Centre
DCI Data Centers' CBR01 is a Tier III secure data centre within the Poplars Innovation Precinct at Jerrabomberra. The approved development comprises a 25.4MW facility for government and enterprise customers with backup generators, high-security infrastructure, energy efficiency measures, rooftop solar and rainwater harvesting. The NSW State Significant Development application was determined and approved on 6 November 2025.
Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
This project replaces the aging 1930s facility with a modern 75,000 equivalent persons (EP) capacity plant, expandable to 112,500 EP. It utilizes advanced biological nutrient removal, tertiary filtration, and UV disinfection to protect the Molonglo River. The plant will be powered by 100% renewable energy and is designed to achieve an 'Excellent' Infrastructure Sustainability Council rating. Conditional development approval was confirmed in early 2026, with construction tendering currently underway through NSW Public Works.
202 Crawford Street Apartments
New apartment development in central Queanbeyan CBD area. Part of urban densification initiatives.
52 Derrima Road Townhouses
New townhouse development in Queanbeyan. Part of urban infill and densification strategy for the region.
50 Morisset Street Apartments
Proposed 9-storey shop-top housing on a 5,800sqm CBD site fronting the Queanbeyan River. The scheme includes ground-floor retail and about 160 dwellings above. The site is controlled by Elanor Investors Group via its Riverside Mixed-Use Development Fund in joint venture with Lockbridge. The development application has been referred to the Southern Regional Planning Panel for assessment.
Queanbeyan East Public Preschool
A new public preschool is under construction at Queanbeyan East Public School as part of the NSW Government's 769 million dollar plan to deliver 100 new public preschools across the state. Retaining wall and earthworks are complete, internal fit-out of the building and play space construction are underway, and landscaping works are progressing. The preschool will feature two preschool rooms, an outdoor play area, and an administration and amenities area, accommodating up to 40 children per day.Designed by Pedavoli Architects and built by Zauner Construction Pty Limited, the preschool is anticipated to open in Term 3 2026, pending planning and regulatory approvals. Expressions of interest for enrolment are now open through the school office.
1,839 residents of Queanbeyan West are employed, from a labour force of 1,881. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 75.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,747, about 88% 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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Queanbeyan West possesses a qualified labor pool with a strong representation in essential service fields and an unemployment rate of only 2.2%, according to AreaSearch compilations of local statistical data. As of March 2026, 1,839 locals are employed, and the unemployment rate sits 1.9% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while labor force participation is exceptionally high at 75.3% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census records show a modest 7.6% of workers performed their roles from home, although the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. The primary employment sectors for local citizens are public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance.
The community exhibits a distinct concentration in public administration & safety, with its employment proportion measuring 3.8 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a minor footprint, employing 9.7% of the workforce compared to 16.9% regionally. There seems to be a scarcity of local employment opportunities, as shown by comparing the count of Census jobs to the resident workforce. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the labor force shrank by 2.4% over the 12 months ending March 2026, while employment dropped by 2.1%, leading to a decrease of 0.3 percentage points in unemployment. During the same timeframe, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective demand trends in Queanbeyan West. These five and ten-year forecasts have been correlated with the local jobs profile to model potential growth trends. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce structure indicates local employment should rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted projection for illustration that does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Queanbeyan West is $2,106 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,100 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,392 a year against an average of $77,192. 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 the latest postcode ATO statistics published by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Queanbeyan West earn a median income of $63,392 and an average income of $77,192. This represents a solid position relative to the national average, comparing to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current values would stand at roughly $69,934 for the median and $85,158 for the average as of March 2026.
Census findings place household, family, and individual earnings in the upper tiers, ranking between the 72nd and 85th percentiles across the country. Income distribution shows the largest segment consists of 38.4% of residents (1,200 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, resembling the surrounding territory where 29.9% are in this range. Housing costs consume 14.8% of earnings, while solid salaries position locals in the 74th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Queanbeyan West had 1,187 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 8% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 16.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential composition in Queanbeyan West at the time of the latest Census consisted of 71.4% standalone houses and 28.6% alternative housing styles such as duplexes, townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings, which compares to Regional NSW averages of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in Queanbeyan West stood behind Regional NSW at 24.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (41.5%) or tenants renting (34.3%). The median monthly home loan payment was notably higher than the Regional NSW standard at $2,000, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $350, compared to Regional NSW stats of $1,733 and $330.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Queanbeyan West exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs sit below the countrywide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Queanbeyan West counted 1,187 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of living arrangements at 71.1% of all households, consisting of 30.2% couples raising children, 23.8% couples without children, and 15.3% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.9%, with single-occupant homes making up 26.1% and group share houses representing 3.4% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.5 individuals exceeds the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.8% of adults in Queanbeyan West hold a university qualification, including 15.6% with a bachelor degree and 5.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 27.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment in Queanbeyan West sits below regional averages, with 23.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 32.2% across NSW. This variance indicates opportunities for academic growth and professional skill building. Undergraduates lead at 15.6%, followed by postgraduate degree holders (5.7%) and graduate diploma recipients (2.5%). Vocational and practical skills are well represented, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (27.3%). Academic enrollment is notably high, with 28.2% of the population engaged in structured study. This cohort includes 9.6% in primary schools, 7.6% in high schools, and 5.2% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Queanbeyan West reaches 28 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 250 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. 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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 28 active transit stops in Queanbeyan West, which are serviced by bus connections. These stops accommodate 25 separate routes that offer a total of 246 weekly passenger services. Transit accessibility is rated as excellent, with typical residences situated 167 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers travel out of the area, and cars remain the primary transport choice at 94%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. A modest 7.6% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Average service frequency stands at 35 daily trips across the transit routes, representing about 8 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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67.7% of residents in Queanbeyan West report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.4% 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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Queanbeyan West shows distinct health challenges based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, with typical illnesses appearing across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high at roughly 57% of the population (~1,794 people). This compares to 51.9% for Regional NSW. The most frequent health diagnoses in the locality were asthma and mental health concerns, affecting 9.5 and 9.0% of the population, respectively, while 67.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age locals show higher than average rates of long-term health concerns. The suburb has 11.4% of its population aged 65 and over (356 people), which sits below the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Health profiles among older citizens show some difficulties, with national standings generally matching the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Queanbeyan West is largely Australian-born, at 82.5% of residents, with 13.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.1%) and English (25.5%). 3.9% 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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Queanbeyan West aligns closely with regional averages for demographic diversity, with citizens making up 88.5% of the population, 82.5% born in Australia, and 86.3% speaking only English in their households. The dominant religious denomination in Queanbeyan West is Christianity, representing 54.6% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestral backgrounds in Queanbeyan West are Australian, making up 28.1% of the population, English at 25.5%, which sits below the regional standard of 30.5%, and Irish at 8.4%. Some distinct deviations in smaller ethnic backgrounds are present: Macedonian heritage is highly represented at 1.8% of Queanbeyan West (compared to 0.4% regionally), Serbian background is at 0.9% (compared to 0.2%), and Hungarian is at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Queanbeyan West is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.4% 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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Having a median age of 34, Queanbeyan West is younger than Regional NSW at 43 and Australia at 38 years. Compared to the Regional NSW average, the 25 - 34 bracket is highly represented (17.0% locally), while the 75 - 84 age cohort is underrepresented (2.9%). Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 13.7% to 15.4% of the total population, while the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.5% to 10.5%. Projections indicate the age profile of Queanbeyan West will undergo shifts by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by 90 people (17%) from 531 to 622, whereas the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 brackets are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Queanbeyan West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 5 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,146 at the 2021 Census → 3,125 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13306). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.