Chart Color Schemes
This analysis uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, which can materially differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when sharing the same name.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
est. as @ -- *
2021 Census | -- people
The median house price in Shell Cove is $1.48m, with units at $1.00m. House values have moved 4.3% a year compounded over five years.
Curious about local property values? Filter the chart to assess the volume and appreciation (including resales) trends and regional comparisons, or scroll to the map below view this information at an individual property level.
Find a Recent Sale
Sales Detail
Shell Cove has an estimated 8,492 residents, up from 7,591 at the 2021 Census — a change of 901 people, or 11.9%. Growth has averaged 2.9% a year over five years, faster than 77% of areas nationally. 489 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 47.0% of that increase. That puts 840 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.
Detail
As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Shell Cove is estimated at approximately 8,492, according to AreaSearch evaluations of broader ABS regional updates and post-Census validated address counts. This represents an expansion of 901 people (11.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 7,591 people. This adjustment is based on an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) benchmark of 8,440 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS release in June 2025, alongside 489 validated new addresses added since the Census. Consequently, the suburb of Shell Cove maintains a population density of 840 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch locations.
Surpassing both the Rest of NSW (5.1%) and the wider SA4 region, the suburb of Shell Cove's 11.9% expansion establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner. Net interstate migration served as the principal demographic catalyst, generating roughly 47.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas migration. Population modelling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, while drawing on NSW State Government SA2 figures released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year for areas where coverage is absent. Cohort-specific growth trajectories from these sources are likewise extended across all areas for the 2032 to 2041 period. In future outlooks, the suburb of Shell Cove is projected to experience top-tier growth placing it within the top 10 percent of regional areas nationally, with aggregated SA2 figures forecasting a net gain of 3,666 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 42.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
663 new dwellings have been approved in Shell Cove over the past five years, an average of 132 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 16 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 139 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 19% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 147, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
Detail
Building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from ABS statistical area releases indicate that residential approvals in Shell Cove have averaged roughly 132 new homes per year, yielding an estimated 663 homes over the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 147 approvals have been registered. With an average of 1.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 over the past 5 financial years, market equilibrium remains solid and balanced. The average construction value of approved dwellings stands at $609,000, underscoring an emphasis on higher-end residential development.
Furthermore, $29.2 million in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, demonstrating considerable local business investment. Residential development intensity in Shell Cove exceeds the Rest of NSW benchmark by 115.0% on a per-person basis, offering substantial inventory for prospective purchasers even as recent building momentum has moderated. This level of activity remains significantly higher than the national norm, signaling strong developer interest. Recent building permits are heavily weighted toward higher-density formats, with townhouses or apartments accounting for 81.0% and detached dwellings making up 19.0%. This transition toward attached housing creates attainable market entry points for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also presents a pronounced shift from the prevailing local stock of 88.0% houses, reflecting tighter land supply alongside shifting buyer lifestyles and affordability requirements. With approximately 93 people per approval, Shell Cove exhibits clear characteristics of an expanding growth area. Over the projection horizon to 2041, Shell Cove is forecast to expand by 3,614 residents based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At prevailing construction volumes, forthcoming housing supply is positioned to satisfy demand effectively, sustaining supportive purchasing conditions and potentially facilitating demographic expansion above projected baselines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Shell Cove
Loading development applications…
| Lodged | Address | Description | Type | Distance | Status |
|---|
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Shell Cove, worth an estimated $3.22 billion. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.98 billion. 11 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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.
Detail
Infrastructure investments and urban planning initiatives play a fundamental role in shaping local community development. A total of 15 key projects have been identified by AreaSearch with significant relevance to the area, highlighted by major undertakings such as New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services, The Waterfront Shell Cove, Shell Cove Sport and Recreation Facility, and Shellharbour Village Cultural Precinct.
Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE SEARCH
Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.
Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services
A major health infrastructure project delivering a new multi-storey greenfield hospital at Dunmore. Key features include an expanded emergency department with a rooftop helipad, specialized elective surgery theatres, mental health inpatient units, and comprehensive outpatient services alongside regional network upgrades.
The Waterfront Shell Cove
The Waterfront Shell Cove is a 2.1 billion AUD master-planned coastal community developed by Frasers Property Australia in partnership with Shellharbour City Council. The project features a 270-berth marina, a vibrant town centre, and approximately 3,250 homes. Significant milestones in 2026 include the ongoing construction of the Vela Apartments (completion late 2026) and the official ground-breaking of the Shellharbour Boathouse in April 2026, which will provide dry-stack storage and marine maintenance services upon its scheduled opening in July 2027.
Crowne Plaza Shell Cove Marina
Luxury harbourfront hotel featuring 179 contemporary rooms, serviced apartments, function facilities including the Marina Ballroom, cafe, restaurant, bar, and a resort-style pool as part of the coastal masterplan.
Vela Apartments
Luxury harbourfront apartments offering 2 and 3 bedroom residences with resort-style amenities including a 15m heated pool, gym, lounge, and landscaped gardens. Set on the edge of Shellharbour Marina within The Waterfront community, providing stunning harbour and ocean views and a coastal lifestyle.
Stockland Shellharbour Retail Park Expansion
Retail park expansion and tenant remix adjacent to the main Stockland Shellharbour centre. Works since 2013 have established a major regional retail destination anchored by Myer in the mall and, at the retail park, large-format tenancies including Woolworths, Dan Murphys, Chemist Warehouse, Baby Bunting, Petbarn, Rebel, Ronis and TK Maxx. In 2025 the site added 10 Ampol AmpCharge EV bays, indicating ongoing operational upgrades.
Shellharbour Mobile Tiny Homes Pilot Program
A state-first two-year pilot program designed to allow mobile tiny homes (moveable dwellings on trailers) to be used as rental accommodation on existing residential lots without a development application. The program aims to address local housing affordability by creating a faster planning pathway through a Local Approvals Policy and amendments to the Shellharbour LEP 2013. The pilot applies to Torrens Title lots with one existing dwelling, excluding flood-prone, bushfire-prone, or heritage-affected land. Following a NSW Government Gateway Determination in March 2026, the proposal underwent public exhibition from 9 April to 8 May 2026, with final submissions accepted until 22 May 2026.
Warrigal Shell Cove
Aged care and retirement village offering 131 residential care places, 33 villas, 71 apartments, and 6 serviced apartments, providing high-quality senior living options including residential care, independent living, and home services.
Shell Cove Sportsfield
A new multi-purpose sportsfield for the growing Shell Cove community, located 300 metres from the Shellharbour Marina boat ramp. First identified in Council's 2005 Section 94 Development Contributions Plan, the facility will provide a full-size multi-use playing field with turf cricket wicket, sportsfield lighting, versatile amenities for men's and women's sport, accessible toilets and an on-site car park with approximately 86 spaces. It is allocated primarily for AFL and cricket, replacing the cricket function of Jock Brown Oval, while remaining flexible for other sporting codes.Detailed design is complete and Council has moved to direct contractor negotiations after rejecting all 12 tenders received for the works as over budget. Early works are expected to begin later in 2026, with main works completion targeted for late 2027 and the facility opening to the community in early 2028.
4,618 residents of Shell Cove are employed, from a labour force of 4,767. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 70.3%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 6,464, about 76% 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.
Detail
According to statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch, Shell Cove possesses a skilled resident workforce with solid representation across essential services, a low unemployment rate of 3.1%, and an estimated annual jobs expansion of 2.6%. As of March 2026, 4,618 residents are actively employed. The local jobless rate tracks 1.0% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, while the labour force participation rate of 70.3% considerably exceeds the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. Census figures further record that 33.8% of employed residents worked from home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures at the time must be taken into account.
Health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction constitute the primary employment sectors for local residents. The area displays a distinct concentration in manufacturing, where employment is 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing comprises only 0.3% of the local workforce relative to 5.3% regionally. Comparing the Census working population against the resident labour pool highlights a relatively limited volume of employment opportunities situated within the immediate locality. Analysis of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that over the year to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 2.6% while the labour force increased by 3.0%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage points rise in the unemployment rate. Conversely, Regional NSW saw employment decline by 0.9%, the labour pool contract by 0.4%, and unemployment climb by 0.5 percentage points. Future workforce requirements can be examined via national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. While nationwide employment is modeled to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary across specific industries. Weighting these projections against Shell Cove's occupational structure indicates local employment growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting calculation that does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Shell Cove is $2,452 a week (about $128,000 a year), with median personal income at $931 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,452 a year against an average of $75,873. 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.
Detail
According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, the suburb of Shell Cove recorded a median taxpayer income of $59,452 and an average of $75,873, well above national benchmarks and outpacing Regional NSW medians of $52,390 and averages of $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $65,587 for median income and $83,703 for average income. The 2021 Census placed weekly household earnings at $2,452, ranking at the 89th percentile. Around 30.3% of taxpayers (2,573 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely aligning with the regional share of 29.9%.
Furthermore, 40.0% of earners make over $3,000 per week, underpinning demand for premium retail and local services. Housing costs absorb 14.6% of income, while disposable income sits in the 89th percentile and the SEIFA income index places the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Shell Cove had 2,449 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 4% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,386 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
Detail
Census data reveals that residential stock in Shell Cove consists of 87.6% houses and 12.4% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and other dwelling forms), contrasting with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Outright home ownership stands at 36.7%, marginally below the regional benchmark, while 43.1% of properties are mortgaged and 20.2% are rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,386 and the median weekly rent is $600, both considerably above the Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330. In a national context, mortgage costs in Shell Cove exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Shell Cove counted 2,449 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,740 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 11% 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.
Detail
Family households comprise 87.3% of all households in the locality, made up of couples with children (47.9%), couples without children (31.0%), and single parent families (8.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 12.7%, consisting of lone person households (11.3%) and group households (1.2%). Average household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.2% of adults in Shell Cove hold a university qualification, including 16.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 27.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 444 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,051 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
Detail
Tertiary attainment in Shell Cove sits below broader state levels, with 25.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 32.2% across NSW, pointing to scope for further higher-level qualifications. Within this cohort, bachelor degrees account for 16.9%, postgraduate degrees represent 5.4%, and graduate diplomas comprise 2.9%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, split between certificates (27.7%) and advanced diplomas (13.4%). Participation in formal learning is prominent, with 32.3% of the community actively engaged in study. This includes 11.0% attending primary school, 10.5% enrolled in secondary school, and 4.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Shell Cove reaches 31 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 480 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 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.
Detail
Public transport connectivity in Shell Cove comprises 31 active transport stops serviced by 28 separate bus routes, delivering a collective 477 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is rated as good, with residents living an average distance of 222 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to the area's residential profile, commuting is largely outward-bound, with private vehicles accounting for 96% of journeys. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.9 per dwelling, surpassing the regional average, while 33.8% of employed residents worked from home at the 2021 Census (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 circumstances).
Bus services across all routes total an average frequency of 68 trips per day, translating to roughly 15 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.5% of residents in Shell Cove report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
Detail
AreaSearch metrics indicate favourable health outcomes overall across Shell Cove, characterized by lower rates of chronic illness and mortality in the general population, though incidence is comparatively higher among older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 57% of the community (~4,831 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 7.9% and 7.1% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 71.5% of residents report no long-term medical conditions, tracking ahead of the 63.3% level seen across Regional NSW.
Favourable health measures are especially evident among those under 65. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.6% of the population (1,579 people), below the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%, with health metrics for senior residents reflecting more challenges and lower national rankings than the younger cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Shell Cove is largely Australian-born, at 82.2% of residents, with 12.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.4%) and Australian (26.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Cultural diversity in Shell Cove generally aligns with regional averages: 82.2% of residents were born in Australia, 93.2% hold Australian citizenship, and 87.7% speak only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 61.7% of residents compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of parental heritage, the leading ancestries reported in Shell Cove are English (27.4%), Australian (26.0%), and Irish (7.1%). Notable variations are apparent in certain European ancestries compared to regional norms, with higher concentrations observed for Macedonian at 3.8% (vs 0.4%), Maltese at 1.7% (vs 0.4%), and Spanish at 1.3% (vs 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Shell Cove is 40. 21.6% 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.
Detail
The demographic profile of the suburb of Shell Cove is characterized by a strong presence of younger residents alongside mature middle-aged parents. Updates to August 2026 show that children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 33.6% of the population compared to 29.3% across Regional NSW, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) make up 18.6% relative to 23.3% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 40 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census figure and remaining 3 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 from that Census. The most notable shift since the Census is the expansion of the retiree and elderly cohort from 16.0% to an estimated 18.6%.
Projections indicate this 65+ group will drive future growth to 2041, adding 1,041 residents (66%) to total 2,621.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Shell Cove
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 7 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 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 — 489 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,591 at the 2021 Census → 8,492 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 (SAL13547). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.