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The median house price in Rutherford is $780k, with units at $565k. House values have moved 7.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Rutherford has an estimated 13,883 residents, up from 13,091 at the 2021 Census — a change of 792 people, or 6.0%. Growth has averaged 0.7% 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 1,031 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 ABS population updates for the wider region and new address datasets verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Rutherford has an estimated population of 13,883 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 792 residents (6.0%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 13,091 people. This variation is calculated from a resident base of 13,358, estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 and 219 validated new addresses added since the Census. The resulting density stands at 1,030 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 6.0% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of NSW (4.9%), positioning the suburb of Rutherford as a regional growth leader. Population gains were mostly driven by domestic migration, which accounted for approximately 68.0% of the overall increase, though all components including natural increase and overseas arrivals contributed positively. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are utilized. Projected growth rates by age bracket from these datasets are applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, a substantial increase is expected, placing the area within the highest national quartile for non-metropolitan growth, with the suburb of Rutherford projected to add 3,849 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level estimates, representing an expansion of 23.9% over the 16 years.
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315 new dwellings have been approved in Rutherford over the past five years, an average of 63 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 59 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 44% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 81, 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals distributed from local statistical areas, approvals for new dwellings average about 63 annually, amounting to roughly 315 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 75 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.4 new occupants per year arriving for each new dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand and supply appear closely aligned, supporting stable conditions, though recent figures indicate this has dropped to 0.6 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing to a more balanced supply environment.
Newly built properties have an average construction cost of $329,000. In addition, commercial approvals total $1.5 million this financial year, showing limited business building activity. Relative to the Rest of NSW, building activity is substantially lower, sitting 61.0% below the regional average per capita. This constrained supply pipeline generally helps sustain demand and prices for existing properties, even though construction has gained momentum lately. Newly approved housing consists of 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings. The focus on higher-density options offers more affordable entry points, catering to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major departure from the established housing stock, which is 87.0% houses, showing a shortage of vacant land and changing lifestyle choices and budget constraints. Having roughly 161 people for every residential approval, the area displays attributes typical of a low-density setting. Long-term forecasts indicate the area will gain 3,324 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If building activity continues at its current pace, the housing supply might not keep up with population expansion, which could intensify competition among buyers and put upward pressure on prices.
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 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 performance is strongly tied to infrastructure upgrades, major projects, and planning changes. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Max McMahon Oval Amenities Redevelopment, Dalmore Park Employment Hub, Truegain Site Remediation, and Melville Ford Bridge Replacement (Milton Morris Bridge), with the details below focusing on the most significant works.
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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.
5,395 residents of Rutherford are employed, from a labour force of 5,692. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 54.1%. 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 12,160, 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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The local workforce is split evenly between professional and industrial roles, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.2% based on aggregated statistical area statistics compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,395, while the unemployment rate was 1.1% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, and the participation rate was considerably lower, sitting at 54.1% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a low proportion of 12.9% of residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
The largest sectors of employment for residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows a high concentration in mining, with a share of employment that is 3.2 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 0.9% of the workforce compared to 5.3% across the region. The area is heavily residential and provides limited local employment, as shown by the difference between the Census working population and resident population figures. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for wider statistical areas, the labor force shrank by 2.3% and total employment fell by 1.9% over the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.4 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for future local demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industry profile to estimate future growth. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but rates vary significantly by sector. Weighting these projections against local employment structures suggests a 6.0% increase in local employment over five years and a 12.9% increase over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population projections.
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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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Taxpayer income levels are below the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income for taxpayers is $50,315, and the average income is $63,557, compared to Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $55,508 for the median and $70,116 for the average. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes all place modestly in the 30th to 34th percentiles. In terms of distribution, 36.0% of the community, or 4,997 individuals, fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket, compared to 29.9% across the wider metropolitan region.
Housing affordability is a significant issue, with residents retaining only 80.8% of their income, which ranks 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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According to the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 87.1% detached houses and 12.8% alternative dwellings like semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership levels lagged behind Regional NSW at 25.6%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (38.4%) or rented (36.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment matched the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $360, compared to Regional NSW averages of $1,733 and $330 respectively. Locally, mortgage payments are lower than the national average of $1,863, and rent is below the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rutherford counted 4,834 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,126 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 make up 71.2% of households, consisting of couples with children at 28.9%, couples without children at 25.6%, and single parent households at 15.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.8%, with single-person households representing 26.1% and group homes making up 2.5%. The median 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 levels show a gap, with university graduation rates at 10.2%, considerably lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents a challenge but also an opportunity for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 7.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 34.8%. Enrolment in education is strong, with 29.7% of the population participating in formal study.
This comprises 11.4% in primary schools, 7.5% in secondary schools, and 3.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rutherford reaches 155 stops on 78 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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Public transport services include 155 stops within Rutherford, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 78 separate routes, which provide 1,703 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 192 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers commute out, and cars are the primary mode of travel for 94% of residents. Dwellings have an average of 1.4 vehicles. A minor 12.9% of residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.
Service frequency averages 243 daily trips across all routes, which translates to about 10 weekly trips for each stop. The provided map displays the 100 closest stops to the center of the area.
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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Notable health issues are present locally, as shown by AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic disease rates, which impact both younger and older age brackets, while private health insurance coverage is slightly below the average SA2 rate at approximately 52% of the population, representing about 7,230 people. The most prevalent health issues recorded were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 11.9% and 10.0% of the population respectively, while 59.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age cohort experiences significant health challenges, with higher rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 17.4% of the population, or 2,415 people, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Senior health metrics are mixed, with national rankings aligning closely with general population trends.
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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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with citizenship at 91.8%, Australian-born residents at 90.9%, and English-only speakers at home at 94.5%. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 56.7% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups are Australian at 32.4%, English at 30.8%, and Australian Aboriginal at 7.3%. There are also specific differences in other ancestries, with Welsh overrepresented at 0.6% compared to 0.5% regionally, Samoan at 0.2% compared to 0.1%, and Polish at 0.7% compared to 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. 29.9% 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, the suburb of Rutherford is significantly younger than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, the 25 - 34 cohort is highly represented at 17.2%, while the 55 - 64 cohort is underrepresented at 8.2%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group increased from 15.9% to 17.2%, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 11.5% to 12.7%, while the 55 to 64 group declined from 9.3% to 8.2%. Projections indicate the age profile will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 bracket expected to expand by 781 people (33%) from 2,387 to 3,169, while the 55 to 64 group grows by a minor 9%, adding 99 people.
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) | 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 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 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 — 219 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,091 at the 2021 Census → 13,883 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 (SAL13464). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.