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The median house price in Salamander Bay is $1.26m, with units at $708k. House values have moved 8.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Salamander Bay has an estimated 4,944 residents, down from 4,991 at the 2021 Census. That puts 578 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Salamander Bay has an estimated resident count of roughly 4,944, derived from AreaSearch evaluating broader ABS updates alongside post-Census address validations. This indicates a contraction of 47 people (0.9%) compared to the 4,991 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon the June 2025 ABS ERP release indicating 4,939 residents, supplemented by 13 validated new addresses post-Census. Covering a density of 577 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous personal space alongside capacity for potential expansion. Recent demographic additions were overwhelmingly fueled by overseas migration, which made up roughly 98.0% of total gains.
In mapping future growth, AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline), filling any remaining gaps with NSW State Government SA2 modeling released in 2022 (using 2021 as a baseline), with cohort-specific trajectories projected forward for 2032 to 2041. For the suburb of Salamander Bay, future expansion is projected to track slightly below the national regional median, with aggregated SA2 estimates indicating an addition of 482 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 9.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
55 new dwellings have been approved in Salamander Bay over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, well below 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 approval statistics aggregated by AreaSearch, building consent in Salamander Bay has tracked at roughly 11 dwellings annually, totaling approximately 55 dwellings across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 3 approved during FY-25 to date. Against a backdrop of recent population declines, construction levels remain comparatively sufficient to support purchaser choice, while an average estimated building cost of $792,000 indicates that builders are targeting upper-tier, premium residential stock. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $1.3 million were logged during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality.
Compared against the Rest of NSW, building volumes in Salamander Bay are considerably subdued, running 65.0% below the per-capita regional benchmark. Such restrained building pipelines generally underpin values and demand within established residential stock. Approvals also trail nationwide averages, highlighting the established character of the area alongside probable planning restrictions. Approvals reflect a pronounced shift toward medium and high density, with townhouses or apartments comprising 73.0% and detached houses accounting for 27.0%. This leaning toward higher density creates accessible pricing points for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing households. Because detached houses currently make up 60.0% of existing stock, this pattern demonstrates adapting lifestyle requirements, affordability pressures, and reduced greenfield site availability. A ratio of 1401 residents for every approved dwelling further illustrates the subdued pace of building activity. According to the latest quarterly modeling from AreaSearch, Salamander Bay is forecast to welcome 477 additional residents by 2041. Should current construction rates persist, the pipeline of new housing could fall short of demographic expansion, likely intensifying market competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Salamander Bay
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Salamander Bay, worth an estimated $83 million. A further 40 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.15 billion. 7 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and tourism. 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 expenditure and planning developments serve as critical drivers of community performance, with AreaSearch tracking 4 notable projects anticipated to shape the area. Key initiatives include the 100 Salamander Way Residential Development, the Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan, the Salamander Bay Shopping Centre Expansion, and the Central Avenue Salamander Bay Retail Development.
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100 Salamander Way Residential Development
Council-led planning proposal to rezone 88 hectares of land to deliver approximately 110 residential lots with mixed-density housing including detached houses, townhouses and multi-dwelling units for over 300 residents. The development will retain 83% of the site (73 hectares) for environmental conservation through biobanking, with a 1-hectare tree planting buffer zone to support wildlife movement. Proceeds from land sales will fund the Roads Acceleration Program, intersection upgrades including a new roundabout at the Salamander Way entrance, footpath connections to the Salamander Bay Town Centre, and environmental management.Public exhibition and a public hearing are expected to commence early 2026.
Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan
Port Stephens Council's adopted place plan for Salamander Bay Town Centre sets a long-term framework to strengthen the Tomaree Peninsula's key commercial and community hub. The plan supports public domain improvements, better pedestrian and traffic circulation, activation, public art, landscaping, protection of nearby wetland and koala habitat values, and future mixed-use outcomes. Current implementation includes council-owned development opportunities at 10 Central Avenue for a health facility, with expressions of interest closing 26 May 2026, and 155 Salamander Way for retail, local services and diverse low-rise to mid-rise housing, with the next step being lodgement of a development application.
Central Avenue Salamander Bay Retail Development
Salamander Bay's newest retail and bulky goods outlet development, featuring precast concrete panel structures with 6-meter high eaves, glazed shop fronts with individual amenities, and opportunities for mezzanine levels. The high-profile site is directly adjacent to Salamander Bay Square and positioned among major national retailers. The completed development offers flexible commercial and retail spaces suitable for various business uses with excellent signage opportunities and parking allocation.
Salamander Bay Shopping Centre Expansion
Commercial hub expansion including standalone ALDI store, Woolworths service station, medical centre, specialty retail outlets, and enhanced parking facilities. The shopping centre was acquired by Charter Hall Group for $174.5 million in 2017 and rebranded as Salamander Bay Square.
Toboggan Hill Park
Established tourism attraction and redevelopment opportunity comprising approximately 2.6 hectares of freehold land and a 13.5 hectare Crown lease. The property is being marketed for sale with scope to revitalise the existing attraction, deliver an approved second toboggan track and pursue additional tourism development subject to approvals. The Crown lease has been secured to 2040.
Birubi Point Aboriginal Place Tourism Transport Interchange
Development of a new visitor transport interchange at Birubi Point Aboriginal Place on Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay, the gateway to the Worimi Conservation Lands and the largest moving sand dune system in the Southern Hemisphere. The facility includes coach and bus parking, a drop-off zone, additional car spaces, all-weather shelter, toilet facilities, multilingual signage, and cultural heritage interpretation areas. A 2023 modification to the development application introduced a vegetated dune buffer in partnership with the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council, retaining sand on-site to protect cultural materials and reduce long-term maintenance costs.The project remains on hold pending alternate funding, with Port Stephens Council seeking $20 million from the NSW Government through its 2026 community advocacy priorities.
36 Port Stephens Drive Residential Development
A 46-hectare development site at 36 Port Stephens Drive in Anna Bay, currently offered for sale by Expressions of Interest. The site presents a prime opportunity for residential subdivision, land lease communities, or housing estates. Note: A nearby planning proposal by AB Rise Pty Ltd for 584 homes on a 125ha site (Gan Gan Road) was rejected on appeal in 2025 due to flooding and ecological concerns, highlighting the area's strict environmental considerations.
Nelson Bay Public Domain Plan
A 20-year vision by Port Stephens Council to revitalise the Nelson Bay town centre and foreshore. The plan focuses on upgrading streetscapes, improving pedestrian connectivity, and creating a greener, more attractive environment. Recent works include the Stockton Street stage upgrades and pedestrian wayfinding improvements, supported by smart parking revenue and government grants.
1,812 residents of Salamander Bay are employed, from a labour force of 1,875. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 42.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Salamander Bay maintains a diverse workforce across both white and blue-collar occupations, with hospitality and tourism playing a prominent role, supported by a low jobless rate of 3.4% and an estimated 0.8% annual job expansion according to AreaSearch regional data. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,812, with local joblessness sitting 0.7% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, although the participation rate of 42.6% falls well short of the 60.6% seen regionally. Census findings indicated that 23.7% of employed locals conducted their work remotely, though pandemic-related movement curbs during that period should be noted.
Local workers are predominantly employed within accommodation & food, retail trade, along with health care & social assistance. The community exhibits a notable concentration in accommodation & food, where the employment proportion is 1.6 times that of the wider region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 1.1% of local employment, well under the 5.3% observed across Regional NSW. Comparing the count of working residents against local operational jobs indicates that employment opportunities within the immediate boundary remain relatively constrained. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics over the 12 months leading to March 2026 shows local employment grew by 0.8% alongside a 0.5% expansion in the labour pool, reducing local unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour requirements in Salamander Bay. When mapping national projections (which forecast nationwide growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years) onto local industry proportions, employment among Salamander Bay residents is modeled to rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Salamander Bay is $1,107 a week (about $58,000 a year), with median personal income at $600 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,096 a year against an average of $55,698. The average runs 42% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on ATO figures for financial year 2023 examined by AreaSearch, incomes within the suburb of Salamander Bay sit below national benchmarks, recording a median of $39,096 and an average of $55,698. These figures compare with Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach roughly $43,131 (median) and $61,446 (average) by March 2026. The 2021 Census placed Salamander Bay personal, family, and household earnings between the 7th and 11th percentiles across Australia.
The single largest income bracket encompasses 28.4% of residents (1,404 people) earning between $400 - 799, diverging from the broader region where 29.9% fall in the $1,500 - 2,999 band. Housing affordability remains constrained, with residual income sitting at 83.4%, placing the area in the 9th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Salamander Bay had 2,159 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 5% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 53% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 34.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 36.1%. 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 housing stock in Salamander Bay is made up of 60.0% separate houses and 40.0% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwellings, differing from Regional NSW where houses comprise 82.6% and other formats represent 17.4%. Outright home ownership is notably elevated at 52.9%, well above the regional standard, while mortgaged residences account for 23.7% and rented properties make up 23.4%. Typical monthly mortgage repayments match the Regional NSW figure of $1,733, while weekly rent stands at $380 against the regional benchmark of $330. Across Australia, local mortgage costs sit below the national average of $1,863, whereas local rental payments exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Salamander Bay counted 2,159 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 64.6% of local domestic arrangements, comprising couples without children (34.6%), couples with children (18.8%), and single parent families (10.1%). Non-family setups constitute 35.4% of all households, consisting primarily of lone person households (33.9%) alongside group households (1.5%). Average household size is 2.1 people, which is below the 2.4 average found throughout Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.3% of adults in Salamander Bay hold a university qualification, including 11.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.4% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,120 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 965 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 that 16.3% of local residents hold a university qualification, which is considerably below the 32.2% recorded statewide across NSW. Bachelor degrees represent 11.8% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 43.2% of persons aged 15+ holding trade or technical credentials, encompassing certificates (31.4%) and advanced diplomas (11.8%). Formal study engages 22.6% of the resident population. Among these students, primary education accounts for 8.0%, secondary schooling represents 7.1%, and tertiary education comprises 2.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Salamander Bay reaches 67 stops on 81 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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Transport analysis identifies 67 active bus stops operating in Salamander Bay, accommodating 81 routes that generate 1,003 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with an average distance of 163 meters to the closest stop. Due to the area's residential profile, commuting is largely outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 95% of journeys. Average vehicle ownership is 1.1 per dwelling, trailing the regional standard, while 23.7% worked remotely at the 2021 Census during potential pandemic-related circumstances. Across the entire network, service frequencies average 143 trips per day, which translates to roughly 14 weekly trips at each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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54.4% of residents in Salamander Bay report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 8.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness and mortality indicate prominent health challenges in Salamander Bay across diverse age brackets, while private health insurance uptake stands at approximately 49% of residents (~2,423 people). This level of private hospital coverage is lower than the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW and the national figure of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, diagnosed in 15.3 and 9.2% of the population, respectively, while 54.4% of residents reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age residents experience elevated rates of chronic illness, while individuals aged 65 and over account for 42.0% of the community (2,076 people), exceeding the 23.3% seen across Regional NSW.
Overall health outcomes for older residents present ongoing demands, with national rankings aligning closely with broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Salamander Bay is largely Australian-born, at 84.2% of residents, with 4.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.2%) and Australian (28.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Salamander Bay features a relatively uniform cultural composition, with 84.2% of residents born in Australia, 91.6% holding Australian citizenship, and 95.7% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the dominant faith, practiced by 61.1% of the community, which sits above the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background, English ancestry is the most common at 35.2%, followed by Australian at 28.2%, and Irish at 9.5%. Other ancestries exhibit varied local concentrations: Scottish represents 9.4% in Salamander Bay (compared to 8.0% across the region), Welsh accounts for 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Maltese stands at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Salamander Bay is 57, older than 98% of areas nationally. 16.9% 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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Salamander Bay functions distinctly as a retirement and lifestyle destination, as demonstrated by its age distribution. Updates to August 2026 indicate that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) make up 42.0% of the population, well above the 23.3% regional benchmark, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) represent 14.5% versus 23.5% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 57 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census figure and remaining 14 years higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 at the same Census, with Australia recording 38. The most significant shift since the Census has occurred among retiree and elderly cohorts, expanding from 38.2% to an estimated 42.0%.
By 2041, seniors are projected to see the largest increase, adding 438 individuals (21%) to reach 2,514, whereas young adults and children are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Salamander Bay
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 4 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,991 at the 2021 Census → 4,944 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 (SAL13478). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.