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The median house price in Raworth is $893k, with units at $690k. House values have moved 3.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Raworth has an estimated 2,025 residents, down from 2,094 at the 2021 Census — a change of 69 people, or 3.3%. That puts 462 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Drawing on assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, alongside new address verifications by AreaSearch since the Census, Raworth's population is estimated to stand at approximately 2,025 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 69 people (3.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,094 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 2,025, which AreaSearch computed by analyzing the most recent ERP details published by the ABS (June 2025) and integrating an additional 26 validated new addresses since the Census date.
Such a population size translates to a density ratio of 462 persons per square kilometer, offering generous space per individual and scope for future expansion. Throughout the last decade, Raworth has shown durable growth trends with a 2.4% compound annual growth rate, outperforming the SA4 region. Demographic expansion in this locality was mostly stimulated by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 47.0% of total population additions in recent times, though all indicators including natural growth and overseas migration remained positive contributors. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 zones lacking this coverage, AreaSearch uses SA2 level forecasts from the NSW State Government, published in 2022 utilizing 2021 as the baseline year. Growth rates across age categories from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, population growth exceeding the median for national non-metropolitan areas is anticipated, with the area projected to expand by 402 persons to 2041 according to aggregated SA2-level forecasts, representing a total rise of 19.9% across the 16 years.
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24 new dwellings have been approved in Raworth over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area records, Raworth has averaged about 4 new homes approved annually, reaching an estimated total of 24 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 3 approvals have been documented. With an average of 4.6 people per year relocating to the area for every home constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply by a wide margin, which generally pushes prices upward and intensifies buyer competition, while new homes are being constructed at an average value of $401,000—slightly higher than the regional norm—pointing to a focus on premium developments.
Furthermore, $118,000 in commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, pointing to a heavily residential emphasis. Relative to Rest of NSW, Raworth displays dramatically lower construction activity (80.0% below the regional average per capita). This restricted volume of new building typically supports demand and valuations for existing properties. This rate of development also falls below the national average, reflecting the maturity of the suburb and suggesting potential planning limitations. New residential activity is split evenly, consisting of 50.0% standalone homes and 50.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density options provides more accessible pathways to purchase and draws downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift away from historical housing compositions (which currently stand at 90.0% houses), indicating a decline in buildable land availability and adjusting to changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability pressures. The ratio of 2022 people in the locality for each dwelling approval highlights its quiet, low-intensity development landscape. Long-term forecasts indicate Raworth will add 402 residents by 2041 (derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). If current building patterns persist, the supply of housing is likely to fall behind population expansion, which will probably worsen buyer competition and support price appreciation.
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 34 current infrastructure and development projects close to Raworth, worth an estimated $9.13 billion. 13 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Few elements can shape local performance as dramatically as changes to regional infrastructure, key developments, and planning schemes. In total, a single project has been identified by AreaSearch as likely to influence the local area. Key projects include the Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Project, the East Maitland Catalyst Area Structure Plan, Stony Pinch Urban Development, and the Maitland Local Housing Strategy 2041, with the list below detailing those expected to hold the most relevance.
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Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Project
A purpose-built 64-bed mental health facility on the Maitland Hospital campus. It features a transitional model of care with three inpatient units: low-secure and medium-secure forensic units, and a rehabilitation and recovery unit. Designed by Bates Smart, the facility includes single bedrooms with ensuites, shared therapy spaces, and nature-integrated outdoor areas.
DA/2025/783 - Subdivision & Dual Occupancies, 12 Goldingham Street Tenambit
Subdivision of one lot into two Torrens title lots, construction of dual occupancies (detached) and strata subdivision at 12 Goldingham Street, Tenambit.
Chisholm Plaza
Chisholm Plaza is a $180 million neighbourhood shopping centre currently under construction in the Waterford Estate. The 15,000 sqm development is triple-anchored by Woolworths, Aldi, and Dan Murphys, and will include over 50 specialty stores. The precinct features a 112-place childcare centre, swim school, gym, medical centre, and a dining precinct with a tavern. The project targets a 4-star Green Star rating and will provide 638 car spaces. Construction by Richard Crookes Constructions commenced in March 2025, with completion expected in the last quarter of 2026.
East Maitland Catalyst Area Structure Plan
The East Maitland Catalyst Area Structure Plan is a 20-year strategic land use framework adopted by Maitland City Council on 19 May 2026. The plan guides future housing, employment, transport and infrastructure across East Maitland, Metford, Ashtonfield and Green Hills. It supports around 3,000 new homes and more than 6,500 additional residents through future rezoning, higher density housing around key centres and stations, transport improvements and supporting community infrastructure. Council has commenced implementation with detailed rezoning and development controls to follow.
Sophia Waters Estate
Sophia Waters Estate is a master-planned residential community in Chisholm developed by Allam Property Group. Originally planned for around 1,500 lots across multiple stages, a further 600+ lots were acquired in late 2024 bringing the total to approximately 2,100 dwellings. The estate offers a mix of land-only lots and turnkey house-and-land packages on blocks up to 800 square metres, with prices starting from $410,000. Amenities include open spaces, extensive landscaping, and a network of walking and cycling trails.A new $10 million Maitland City Council sportsground on Suncroft Street commenced construction in May 2025 and is expected to complete in late 2026, providing two mixed sports fields, a turf cricket wicket, an amenities building, flood lighting, and over 100 car spaces. Located in the Hunter Valley between Raymond Terrace and Maitland, with easy access to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens.
Wallis Meadows Estate
A 37-lot residential land subdivision in East Maitland offering large elevated homesites from 800 to 1,397sqm with views over the Wallis Creek floodplains and Broken Back Ranges. The estate is now largely sold out, with only three lots remaining available (Lots 6, 31 and 32). Multiple builders including Stroud Homes and Montgomery Homes offer house and land packages on the estate, and civil infrastructure including roads, utilities and green space has been completed.
Waterford
Waterford is a masterplanned community in Chisholm, NSW, developed by AVID Property Group. The project spans approximately 173 hectares including 74 hectares of green space, wetlands, and parks, with 7km of walking and cycling paths. Waterford is being delivered in stages to approximately 1610 total lots, with a display village of 23 homes from builders including McDonald Jones Homes, Clarendon Homes, Simonds Homes and Eden Brae Homes. The community includes established schools such as St Bede's College and St Aloysius Primary, a childcare centre, and a future village centre and sports precinct.
Raymond Terrace Place Plan
Port Stephens Council is developing the Raymond Terrace Place Plan to guide the 20-year growth and revitalisation of the town centre, succeeding the 2015 strategy. The plan targets approximately 2,500 new dwellings with a focus on diverse housing types including townhouses and affordable options to support a population increase of over 5,400 residents. Key elements include public space upgrades, safety enhancements, and the William Street Public Domain Plan.
1,012 residents of Raworth are employed, from a labour force of 1,046. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 68.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,725, about 85% 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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Raworth benefits from a qualified labor force, with strong representation in essential service fields, a jobless rate of just 3.3%, and 1.7% in estimated job growth over the preceding year, compiled by AreaSearch from statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,012 residents are employed, whereas the unemployment rate is 0.9% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, and labor force participation is exceptionally high (68.1% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Census records show a substantial 25.3% of residents working from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community displays a remarkably high concentration in mining, with workforce numbers at 3.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.0% of local workers, falling below the Regional NSW level of 5.3%. The suburb appears to provide few job opportunities within its own boundaries, as demonstrated by comparing the count of the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12-month timeframe saw employment grow by 1.7% alongside a 1.0% expansion of the labor force, leading to a 0.8 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment contraction of 0.9% and a labor force shrinkage of 0.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase. National employment predictions for May-25 from Jobs and Skills Australia can provide further context regarding future demand within Raworth. These forecasts, covering five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future growth. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to Raworth's occupational profile indicates local employment should grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this is a straightforward weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Raworth is $2,203 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $925 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,985 a year against an average of $82,076. 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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The suburb of Raworth exhibits a median taxpayer income of $66,985 and an average of $82,076 based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is exceptionally high on a national scale, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary estimates would be roughly $73,898 (median) and $90,546 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show household, family and individual incomes in Raworth cluster around the 74th percentile nationwide.
The data indicates 36.4% of the population (737 individuals) are situated in the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, matching the broader region where this segment also accounts for 29.9%. Housing consumes 14.5% of income, while high earnings position residents within the 79th percentile for disposable income, and the suburb's SEIFA income score places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Raworth had 715 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 1% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The composition of dwellings in Raworth at the time of the latest Census stood at 90.3% houses and 9.7% other housing structures (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional NSW's breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in Raworth was below that of Regional NSW, sitting at 29.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (43.9%) or renters (26.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly above the Regional NSW benchmark at $2,000, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $440, compared to Regional NSW levels of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Raworth exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are substantially higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Raworth counted 715 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 14% 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 households constitute the vast majority at 83.8% of all households, consisting of 44.1% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 16.2%, with single-person households at 14.4% and group households representing 2.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.1% of adults in Raworth hold a university qualification, including 14.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 32.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb faces hurdles in education, with tertiary qualification rates (20.1%) sitting significantly below the NSW state average of 32.2%. This presents a challenge as well as a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 44.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (32.0%). Educational enrollment is remarkably high, with 31.4% of residents actively participating in formal study. This comprises 12.3% in primary schooling, 9.1% in high school education, and 3.5% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Raworth reaches 21 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 160 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 reviews indicate 21 active transport stops are operational in Raworth, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 25 separate routes, which combine to offer 164 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is classified as excellent, with residents generally living 155 meters away from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and the private car remains the primary mode of travel at 97%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per household, exceeding the regional average. A high 25.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 23 trips daily across all routes, which translates to approximately 7 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.3% of residents in Raworth report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.3% 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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Raworth encounters notable health difficulties, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, with the presence of common health conditions being apparent in both younger and older cohorts, while the rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering roughly 59% of the population (1,201 people). This compares to 51.9% for Regional NSW. The most prevalent medical conditions in the suburb are mental health difficulties and arthritis, affecting 10.3 and 8.8% of residents respectively, whereas 66.3% reported having no medical conditions at all, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Working-age residents exhibit above average rates of chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.1% of local residents (265 people), which is lower than the 23.4% seen in Regional NSW. Health profiles for older residents show some difficulties, with national rankings generally matching those of the broader public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Raworth is largely Australian-born, at 91.8% of residents, with 4.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.3%) and Australian (33.1%). 3.5% 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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Raworth has a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with 91.8% of residents born in Australia, 95.4% holding citizenship, and 95.4% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 58.0% of the population in Raworth. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of parent countries of birth, the three most common ancestries in Raworth are English, representing 34.3% of the population, Australian, representing 33.1% of the population, and Irish, representing 7.9% of the population. There are also specific variances in the proportions of other backgrounds: Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.3% of Raworth (compared to 0.2% regionally), Australian Aboriginal is at 3.5% (compared to 4.6%) and Polish is at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Raworth is 36. 23.8% 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 median age of 36 years in Raworth is substantially younger than the Regional NSW average of 43 and slightly younger than the Australian average of 38 years. The 5 - 14 age bracket is strongly represented at 17.5% compared to Regional NSW, whereas the 65 - 74 age group is less common at 7.6%. This 5 - 14 concentration is well above the national figure of 12.0%. Data gathered since the 2021 Census reveals the 35 to 44 age bracket has expanded from 15.9% to 17.1% of the population.
In contrast, the 65 to 74 cohort has contracted from 9.2% to 7.6%. Population projections for 2041 suggest major demographic changes for Raworth. Driving the demographic transition, the 35 to 44 age group is expected to grow by 26% (88 people), reaching 435 from 346.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Raworth
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,094 at the 2021 Census → 2,025 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 (SAL13338). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.