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The median house price in Sandy Beach is $908k, with units at $1.30m. House values have moved 6.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Sandy Beach has an estimated 2,916 residents. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 91% of areas nationally. That puts 216 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's evaluation of broader regional ABS population updates alongside new addresses verified following the Census, the population of the suburb of Sandy Beach is estimated to be approximately 2,916 as of Aug 2026. This represents a net addition of 3 people (0.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which tallied 2,913 people. This trend is established from an Estimated Resident Population figure of 2,886 determined by AreaSearch after reviewing the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 7 validated new addresses identified post-Census. Consequently, the suburb of Sandy Beach exhibits a population density of 216 persons per square kilometer, offering generous space per resident and capacity for upcoming expansion.
Over the prior decade, the suburb of Sandy Beach maintained solid momentum with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%, running ahead of the broader SA3 area. Inbound overseas migration formed the primary catalyst, delivering around 63.0% of recent population additions, while interstate migration and natural increase also provided positive momentum. For demographic forecasting, AreaSearch uses the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 release grounded on 2022 benchmarks, relying on the 2022 NSW State Government SA2 series based in 2021 where coverage is missing. Age cohort growth rates from these combined series are projected across all locations between 2032 and 2041. Going forward, the suburb of Sandy Beach is anticipated to outperform the median growth rate of regional locations nationwide, expanding by 446 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 projections, representing a 14.3% overall gain over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
20 new dwellings have been approved in Sandy Beach over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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AreaSearch assessment of ABS building approval records mapped across statistical areas shows that Sandy Beach has registered approximately 4 residential approvals per year, accumulating an estimated 20 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Throughout FY-25 to date, no approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 6.2 new residents arrived per completed dwelling, showing that residential construction lags well behind demographic demand, a dynamic that elevates buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on real estate pricing. Meanwhile, $10.3 million in commercial building approvals has been logged this financial year, pointing to steady commercial development activity.
Residential development in Sandy Beach remains subdued compared to Rest of NSW, trailing regional per-capita activity by 64.0%. This shortage of incoming housing stock generally underpins values and buyer interest across existing dwellings. Construction volumes also track below national benchmarks, underscoring local market maturity alongside potential regulatory and land constraints. In recent building figures, detached dwellings accounted for 75.0% of approvals and medium to high-density options represented 25.0%. While this emphasis on detached housing supports the low-density environment favored by buyers seeking larger properties, it also marks an evolution from the existing housing stock (presently 98.0% houses), catering to evolving affordability considerations, new lifestyle choices, and limited site supply. According to the latest quarterly forecasts from AreaSearch, Sandy Beach is anticipated to welcome an additional 416 residents leading up to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist without accelerating, residential supply may struggle to satisfy population demand, intensifying competition for dwellings and supporting ongoing price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Sandy Beach
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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 Sandy Beach, worth an estimated $13 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.77 billion. 12 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major capital works, and local planning frameworks play a defining role in shaping community growth. AreaSearch has highlighted 4 significant initiatives poised to influence the immediate region. Prominent developments include 15-17 Pine Crescent & Ti-Tree Road Residential Subdivision, Seacrest Estate, PP-2023-1583 - Sandy Beach Community Hub Re-zoning, and the Sandy Beach Reserve Community Hub and Active Youth Space Project.
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15-17 Pine Crescent & Ti-Tree Road Residential Subdivision
Development application to subdivide land at Ti-Tree Road and Pine Crescent, Sandy Beach, to create 113 low-density residential lots, 1 biodiversity stewardship lot and associated roads, bulk earthworks and services. The Northern Regional Planning Panel refused the DA (0220/25DA; Panel Ref PPSNTH-367) on 29 April 2025, citing flood and stormwater risk, impacts on coastal wetlands and Hearnes Lake, and unresolved design and servicing issues. The applicant, Elite Constructions NSW, has since lodged a Class 1 appeal against the refusal in the NSW Land and Environment Court.An amended proposal was placed on public exhibition by Coffs Harbour City Council, drawing more than 800 objections and one submission in support.
PP-2023-1583 - Sandy Beach Community Hub Re-zoning
A planning proposal to rezone the site from R2 Low Density Residential to E1 Local Centre and amend the minimum lot size, formalising a current development operating under existing use rights.
Seacrest Estate
A residential estate offering land and house & land packages, designed for a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Stage 3 is completed and nearly sold out, with Stage 4 now released due to high demand.
Sandy Beach Reserve Community Hub and Active Youth Space Project
Building a new playground, pathways, picnic facilities, skate park, and multi-purpose court at Sandy Beach Reserve, based on the 2017 Masterplan. The project aims to provide better play opportunities and community facilities.
Ti-Tree Road / Pine Crescent Residential Subdivision
Proposed 113 lot low density residential subdivision on approximately 49.6 ha between Ti-Tree Road and 15-17 Pine Crescent at Sandy Beach, including new internal roads and drainage and bushfire access. The development application by Elite Constructions NSW Pty Ltd seeks to create 113 residential lots plus a residue lot on land partly zoned residential and partly environmental conservation. In April 2025 the Northern Regional Planning Panel unanimously refused the 113 lot DA on flooding, environmental and infrastructure impact grounds, so the project currently has no development approval and would require a new or amended application to proceed.
Plantations by Ingenia Lifestyle Extension
Expansion of the existing Plantations by Ingenia Lifestyle land lease community in Woolgoolga delivering approximately 178-180 new homes for over 55s together with a second clubhouse, wellness facilities, community spaces and associated road infrastructure. Construction officially commenced in February 2026 following development approval.
Woolgoolga Town Centre Masterplan
A vision and strategic planning framework adopted by Coffs Harbour City Council in February 2018 to guide growth and change in Woolgoolga's town centre to 2036. Comprising three parts - a Town Centre Framework, Precincts and Implementation Plan, and Supporting Information - the Masterplan outlines over 24 actions spanning immediate to long-term timeframes. New local planning controls stemming from the Masterplan came into effect in February 2024, alongside an approved Woolgoolga Movement and Place Plan addressing transport, streetscape improvements and road networks around the beachside town centre.
34 Trafalgar Street Residential Flat Building
Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of a 5-storey residential flat building containing 10 luxury apartments, and strata subdivision.
1,255 residents of Sandy Beach are employed, from a labour force of 1,308. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 58.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,332, about 80% 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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Sandy Beach possesses a capable local labor force featuring strong representation across essential service industries and an unemployment rate of 4.1%, according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, 1,255 residents are actively employed, matching the Regional NSW unemployment rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation aligns closely with the 60.6% recorded across Regional NSW. Census figures indicate that 11.2% of workers worked from home, though this metric was recorded under Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, as well as education & training.
By contrast, the mining sector has no recorded employment in the area, compared to 2.5% throughout the wider region. Because Sandy Beach is overwhelmingly residential, local job generation is constrained, as evidenced by Census counts comparing resident workers with locally based positions. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical aggregations indicates that over the recent 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 2.1% and total employment fell by 1.4%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point reduction in unemployment. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% decline in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national industry projections from Mar-26 provide context for future employment demand in Sandy Beach. These models forecast nationwide employment gains of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though trajectories diverge by sector. Applying these national sector benchmarks to Sandy Beach's workforce distribution suggests potential local employment growth of 6.5% over five years and 13.5% across ten years, representing a simple illustrative weighting model rather than localized population forecasting.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sandy Beach is $1,567 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $763 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,058 a year against an average of $60,353. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Sandy Beach sit below Australian national benchmarks, with a median taxable income of $49,058 and a mean figure of $60,353. These amounts fall short of Regional NSW averages, where median income is $52,390 and average income is $65,215. Applying Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% logged since financial year 2023 elevates estimated local benchmarks to approximately $54,121 (median) and $66,581 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows personal, family, and household earnings occupy lower-middle tiers, ranking within the 39th to 41st percentiles.
The primary earnings cohort comprises 40.1% of residents (1,169 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week, mirroring regional patterns where 29.9% occupy that bracket. Household financial strain is pronounced, with 81.2% of disposable income remaining after housing outlays, ranking at the 37th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sandy Beach had 1,030 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,810 a month. Rent absorbs 26.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. 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 reveal that the residential landscape of Sandy Beach is heavily weighted toward separate houses at 98.0%, with apartments, semi-detached properties, and other formats comprising 2.1%, compared to Regional NSW where houses make up 82.6% and other formats represent 17.4%. Outright home ownership stands at 29.7%, trailing regional benchmarks, while mortgaged properties account for 44.2% and rental properties make up 26.1%. Local median monthly mortgage commitments stand at $1,810, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of $1,733, and typical weekly rent is $420, above the regional level of $330. In a nationwide context, Sandy Beach's monthly mortgage payments sit below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rental costs track considerably above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sandy Beach counted 1,030 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family dwellings comprise 77.0% of local living arrangements, consisting of couples with children at 30.6%, couples without children at 30.9%, and single-parent households at 14.5%. Non-family setups make up the remaining 23.0%, featuring single-person households at 19.3% and group households at 3.5%. The typical local household accommodates 2.7 people, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.8% of adults in Sandy Beach hold a university qualification, including 15.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 348 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 977 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 present opportunities for targeted programs, with university degree completion standing at 20.8% in Sandy Beach compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest higher education group at 15.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education forms a significant pillar of qualifications among residents aged 15+, with 44.4% holding technical credentials, broken down into certificates (32.2%) and advanced diplomas (12.2%). Formal study participation is strong, with 29.5% of local residents actively engaged in education. Primary schooling represents 12.7% of the community, secondary education comprises 7.9%, and 2.5% of residents are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sandy Beach reaches 35 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 160 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 connectivity in Sandy Beach is provided by 35 operational transit stops catering to local bus services. These stops are served by 21 separate routes, generating a combined total of 161 weekly passenger departures. Network access is favorable, with residents living an average of 201 meters from their nearest boarding point. As an outbound commuter suburb, private vehicles remain the dominant choice of travel at 96%, with households owning an average of 1.6 vehicles. Only 11.2% of workers worked from home according to 2021 Census figures collected during COVID-19.
Transit schedules across all local lines average 23 daily trips, which translates to roughly 4 weekly departures per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.5% of residents in Sandy Beach report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness and mortality metrics, Sandy Beach experiences notable healthcare challenges, with common long-term conditions dispersed across younger and mature cohorts, while private healthcare coverage remains moderate at approximately 51% of residents (~1,482 people). Mental health conditions (10.0%) and arthritis (8.2%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed medical challenges among residents, whereas 67.5% reported no long-term illnesses, exceeding the 63.3% level recorded across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts demonstrate higher than average rates of chronic conditions. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 16.3% of the community (475 people), tracking below the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%, with nationwide comparative rankings aligning with broader averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Sandy Beach is largely Australian-born, at 85.6% of residents, with 10.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.8%) and English (29.2%). 4.6% 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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Sandy Beach displays lower cultural diversity than national averages, with Australian citizens making up 88.7% of the community, 85.6% born in Australia, and 89.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary stated faith, accounting for 36.9% of residents. The most noticeable variation appears in the Other religious category, which represents 6.5% of the population, well above the Regional NSW figure of 0.8%. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, Australian ancestry is claimed by 29.8% of residents, English ancestry by 29.2%, and Irish ancestry by 8.2%. Other demographic groups also display distinct representations, including Australian Aboriginal residents at 4.6% (compared to 4.6% across the region), Maltese ancestry at 0.5% (vs 0.4%), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.3% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sandy Beach is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 24.8% 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 suburb of Sandy Beach is a distinctly family-oriented enclave with an elevated concentration of young working-age residents. AreaSearch August 2026 demographic calculations indicate that adults aged 25 - 44 account for 29.8% of the local population, compared to 23.5% in Regional NSW, whereas seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 16.3% against a regional benchmark of 23.3%. This gives the suburb of Sandy Beach an estimated median age of 35, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 8 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 from that same Census.
Meanwhile, the proportion of mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 reduced from 23.1% at the Census to an estimated 20.5%. Population forecasts to 2041 anticipate the greatest increase in the 25 - 44 cohort, rising by 154 residents (18%) to 1,023.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sandy Beach
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 | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,913 at the 2021 Census → 2,916 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 (SAL13494). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.