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The median house price in Rutherford is $795k, with units at $580k. House values have moved 7.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Rutherford has an estimated 14,060 residents, up from 13,091 at the 2021 Census — a change of 969 people, or 7.4%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 219 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 68.0% of that increase. That puts 1,044 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 ABS demographic revisions and 219 validated new addresses registered following the 2021 Census, the suburb of Rutherford has an estimated 14,060 residents as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 969 people (7.4%) relative to the 13,091 people counted at the 2021 Census, drawing upon an intermediate ERP level of 13,343 assessed by AreaSearch from June 2025 ABS figures. Population density is calculated at 1,043 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch. Outpacing both the statewide pace and the 5.1% recorded across Rest of NSW, the suburb of Rutherford established itself as a regional standout with its 7.4% growth since the 2021 census.
Interstate arrivals formed the chief growth engine by generating roughly 68.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas migration. Projections for the suburb of Rutherford utilise 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models starting from a 2022 baseline, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 series based in 2021, with cohort growth trajectories mapped across 2032 to 2041. These demographic forecasts position the area within the upper quartile of regional markets nationwide, projecting an expansion of 3,880 persons by 2041, which corresponds to a cumulative 22.5% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
361 new dwellings have been approved in Rutherford over the past five years, an average of 72 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 74 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 42% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 91, running ahead of 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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Examining ABS residential approvals apportioned across statistical divisions, AreaSearch identifies an annual intake of roughly 72 approved dwellings, culminating in approximately 361 homes across the preceding 5 financial years, alongside 91 approvals lodged during FY-25 to date. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an influx averaging 1.2 new residents per approved dwelling pointed to balanced conditions, which subsequently improved to 0.6 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years to denote heightened supply. Construction costs average $326,000 per dwelling, sitting below regional benchmarks to provide cost-effective options, while $1.5 million in commercial building approvals this financial year underscores the prevailing residential focus.
Residential building activity in Rutherford is 53.0% below regional average per person compared to Rest of NSW, a shortfall that typically bolsters values and interest in existing stock. Current building activity is split between 42.0% standalone homes and 58.0% attached dwellings, creating entry-level opportunities suited to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. This represents a clear structural pivot from the prevailing pattern of 87.0% houses, reflecting constrained land supply alongside changing lifestyle choices and affordability considerations, with a metric of roughly 159 people per approval highlighting an expanding locality. Long-range demographic projections anticipate an influx of 3,163 residents into Rutherford through to 2041 from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If building activity remains at present rates, housing supply may fail to keep pace with expansion, potentially heightening competition and reinforcing property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Rutherford
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rutherford, worth an estimated $821 million. A further 35 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.45 billion. 12 are already under construction and 18 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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Local capital programs and strategic works significantly influence regional momentum, with AreaSearch cataloguing 11 projects likely to shape Rutherford. Prominent initiatives include the Max McMahon Oval Amenities Redevelopment, Dalmore Park Employment Hub, Truegain Site Remediation, and Melville Ford Bridge Replacement (Milton Morris Bridge).
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Truegain Site Remediation
NSW Government remediation of the former Truegain waste oil processing site at Rutherford. Property and Development NSW is managing the clean-up to remove contaminated soil, concrete slabs, subsurface infrastructure and other remaining contamination after Stage 1 removed more than 11000 tonnes of industrial wastewater, oil, grease and sludge and 135 tanks. Stage 2 is being delivered by Ford Civil Contracting under a remediation action plan prepared with Ramboll, with EPA auditor oversight, to make the site safe for future industrial reuse.
Dalmore Park Employment Hub
Dalmore Park is a 150-hectare master-planned employment and innovation precinct in Rutherford, serving as a major economic driver for the Hunter Region. The development is designed to integrate advanced manufacturing, logistics, health, education, and retail services. As of May 2026, the project is progressing through the strategic planning phase with the 'Draft Dalmore Business and Innovation Precinct Development Control Plan (DCP)' currently on public exhibition by Maitland City Council to guide the site's future layout and sustainable infrastructure.
Kurri Kurri Lateral Pipeline Project
Construction of an approximately 21 km underground gas transmission pipeline, compressor station and approximately 24 km gas storage pipeline connecting the Hunter Power Project near Kurri Kurri to the existing Sydney to Newcastle Pipeline. The project received NSW approval in December 2022 and has since progressed through post-approval modifications. The pipeline is being commissioned to supply the Hunter Power Project and has been classified by the Australian Energy Regulator as a transmission pipeline.
Max McMahon Oval Amenities Redevelopment
A new $3.1 million amenities building has been completed at Max McMahon Oval, Rutherford, replacing a facility dating from the early 1970s. Funded by a $3 million grant from the Australian Government's Investing in Our Communities Program with a $100,000 contribution from Maitland City Council, the building includes four unisex changerooms, accessible public amenities, a canteen, first aid and referee rooms, a timekeeping room, tiered seating with an outdoor covered area, and accessible entries and pathways.The upgrade primarily benefits Maitland Saints AFL Club and Western Suburbs Cricket Club, both of which were consulted throughout design and helped secure the grant funding. The building officially opened in early 2026.
Rutherford Waste Oil Refinery
Australia's first Category 1 Product Stewardship for Oil (PSO) waste oil refinery facility that processes over 150 million litres of used automotive and lubricating oils annually, converting them into premium grade lubricant base oils and fuel oils. The facility serves automotive workshops, engineering facilities, and mine sites across the Hunter Valley and central coast regions.
Heritage Parc Estate
Heritage Parc is an award-winning residential land estate featuring 394 lots across 102 hectares with over 50% dedicated to open space, lakes, and recreational facilities. The completed development includes 11 parks and playgrounds, cycleways, sporting fields, community gardens, and an outdoor art gallery. Winner of the 2014 UDIA NSW Award for Excellence in Residential Development. Now includes Oak Tree retirement village and Stonybrook Village over-50s community.
Rutherford Technology High School Upgrade
Major NSW Government upgrade delivering a new library, demolition of the former library, landscaping and modern learning spaces across multiple stages. Works completed to address enrolment growth and provide contemporary facilities.
Rutherford Shopping Centre
A 4,205sqm modern single-storey neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Coles supermarket and featuring six specialty tenants including Terry White Chemmart Pharmacy and Subway. Developed by Real Asset Management (RAM Group) on an 11,250 sqm site with 288 car parks, serving the main retail precinct in Rutherford township.
5,405 residents of Rutherford are employed, from a labour force of 5,706. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 54.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,344, 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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Rutherford maintains a varied employment base encompassing white-collar roles and industrial blue-collar trades, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.3% derived from AreaSearch statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, 5,405 residents are employed; however, the jobless rate exceeds Regional NSW's 4.1% by 1.2%, and labour force participation stands lower at 54.5% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Working from home was recorded by only 12.9% of residents at the Census, though pandemic restrictions formed relevant context. Primary employment sectors for local workers consist of health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
A notable industry concentration exists in mining, where local representation is 3.2 times the regional level, whereas agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.9% of the workforce versus 5.3% in Regional NSW. Comparing Census resident workers against local workplace jobs underscores the area's predominantly residential character with limited internal employment generation. During the period ending March 2026, data from AreaSearch that combines SALM and ABS figures from larger statistical regions shows the labour force shrank by 2.2% and employment dropped by 1.8%, which led to unemployment decreasing by 0.4 percentage points. This trend stands in opposition to what occurred in Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, the labour force reduced by 0.4%, and unemployment climbed by 0.5 percentage points. To explore future job demand in Rutherford, one can look at Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment outlooks released for Mar-26. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid on the area's current employment structure to project possible expansion. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies widely. When these sector-level expectations are applied to Rutherford's job composition, the area's employment is projected to rise by 6.0% over five years and by 12.9% over ten years, though this calculation uses a basic weighting method for demonstration only and ignores local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rutherford is $1,475 a week (about $77,000 a year), with median personal income at $711 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,315 a year against an average of $63,557. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO records compiled at postcode level by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Rutherford personal earnings beneath nationwide norms, presenting a median figure of $50,315 and an average of $63,557, against Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Incorporating cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% brings estimated figures to approximately $55,508 (median) and $70,116 (average) as of March 2026. Across the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual income metrics sit modestly between the 30th and 34th percentiles. The primary earnings bracket includes 5,061 residents (36.0%) taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, aligning with the 29.9% seen across the wider region.
Heightened housing costs leave households retaining only 80.8% of income, ranking in the 30th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rutherford had 4,834 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 2% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.1%. 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 represent 87.1% of dwellings in Rutherford, with 12.8% comprising semi-detached, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to Regional NSW balances of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright ownership trails Regional NSW at 25.6%, while properties under a mortgage constitute 38.4% and rentals make up 36.0%. Monthly mortgage payments align with Regional NSW at a median of $1,733, while weekly rent of $360 compares to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330. Nationally, local repayments remain lower than the Australian mortgage median of $1,863 and rental benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rutherford counted 4,834 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,192 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement, accounting for 71.2% of households, consisting of 28.9% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 15.6% single parent families. Non-family arrangements account for the other 28.8%, split between lone person residences at 26.1% and group accommodation at 2.5%. The typical household size of 2.6 people exceeds the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.2% of adults in Rutherford hold a university qualification, including 7.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 34.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,701 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 950 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 reveals lower tertiary qualification levels, with 10.2% holding a university degree compared to 32.2% across NSW. By specific award, Bachelor degrees comprise 7.5%, postgraduate credentials account for 1.6%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.1%. Vocational and trade training is widespread, with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing qualifications, distributed across certificates (34.8%) and advanced diplomas (8.7%). Formal study engagement is substantial, encompassing 29.7% of the resident population. Within this cohort, 11.4% are enrolled in primary education, 7.5% attend secondary school, and 3.0% are engaged in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Rutherford reaches 155 stops on 80 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Commuting infrastructure in Rutherford includes 155 active transport stops dedicated to buses across 80 individual routes, delivering 1,694 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is strong, with typical walking distances of 192 meters to the nearest stop. Private vehicles account for 94% of trips as residents travel outward, with households averaging 1.4 vehicles. Working from home accounted for 12.9% of workers in the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing pandemic influences. Transit services operate at an average rate of 242 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop, with the 100 nearest stops mapped around the central point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.4% of residents in Rutherford report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 9.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch health metrics show notable chronic disease and mortality challenges affecting multiple age groups across Rutherford, while private health insurance membership reaches approximately 52% of the population (~7,322 people), slightly trailing typical SA2 averages. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnoses, recorded by 10.0% and 11.9% of residents respectively, whereas 59.4% reported no medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts experience elevated chronic illnesses, while residents aged 65 and over represent 17.0% (2,390 people), below the Regional NSW share of 23.3%. Overall health indicators for senior residents track closely with national patterns despite some specific hurdles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rutherford is largely Australian-born, at 90.9% of residents, with 5.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.4%) and English (30.8%). 7.3% 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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Demographic measures indicate limited cultural diversity in Rutherford, where 91.8% are Australian citizens, 90.9% were born locally, and 94.5% use exclusively English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 56.7%, tracking close to the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage, Australian ancestry leads at 32.4%, followed by English at 30.8% and Australian Aboriginal heritage at 7.3%. Several backgrounds show elevated representation relative to regional averages, including Welsh at 0.6% (vs 0.5%), Samoan at 0.2% (vs 0.1%), and Polish at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rutherford is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.8% 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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Family demographic groups define the suburb of Rutherford. Updated estimates to August 2026 show young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) making up 30.4% of the population, compared to 23.5% in Regional NSW, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) represent 17.0% versus 23.3% regionally. As at August 2026, the median age is estimated at 34, down from 35 at the 2021 Census and sitting 9 years lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 43 at that Census. Young to middle aged adults expanded from 28.6% at the Census to 30.4%, and are projected to absorb the largest volume of growth by adding 1,204 residents (28%) to reach 5,478 by 2041.
Proportionally, retiree and elderly cohorts will record the quickest growth, rising 38% to 3,299 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rutherford
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 2 months ago all 9 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 219 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,091 at the 2021 Census → 14,060 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 (SAL13464). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.