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The median house price in Shoalhaven Heads is $1.16m, with units at $825k. House values have moved 2.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Shoalhaven Heads has an estimated 2,907 residents, down from 3,248 at the 2021 Census — a change of 341 people, or 10.5%. The population has thinned by an average 2.0% a year over five years, slower than 100% of areas nationally. That puts 740 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 ABS updates and post-Census address validations, the suburb of Shoalhaven Heads has an estimated resident tally of 2,907 as of Aug 2026. This count indicates a contraction of 341 people (10.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, when 3,248 people were counted. This adjustment stems from an estimated 2,898 residents identified by AreaSearch through recent address checks and the ABS ERP release from June 2025. The current population generates a density of 739 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks evaluated across AreaSearch locations.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary and practically exclusive contributor to local population gains over recent intervals. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting point, are adopted by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government projections based in 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are integrated across all locations. Demographic forecasts suggest future population expansion for the suburb of Shoalhaven Heads will track just beneath the non-metropolitan Australian median, expanding by 328 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, which represents a cumulative rise of 11.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
112 new dwellings have been approved in Shoalhaven Heads over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That is 7.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 77% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. 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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An evaluation of ABS building approval records by AreaSearch indicates that Shoalhaven Heads typically sees roughly 22 residential dwellings approved annually. Across the prior 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, an estimated 112 homes gained approval, with no dwellings approved to date in FY-25. Given the downturn in local headcount, incoming residential stock appears adequate to satisfy ongoing demand, preserving healthy purchasing choices. Furthermore, non-residential building approvals reached $13.9 million during this financial year, pointing to steady commercial construction activity. Per-capita building rates in Shoalhaven Heads mirror those across Rest of NSW, sustaining regional market balance despite a recent tapering in construction volume.
Recent building approvals consist of 77.0% detached dwellings alongside 23.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the locality's established low-density footprint and offering standalone houses geared toward purchasers desiring space. Demographic outlooks indicate Shoalhaven Heads will gain 319 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figure. Under prevailing construction trends, upcoming residential stock is well positioned to absorb projected demand, delivering favorable options for buyers while potentially facilitating population increases above current baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Shoalhaven Heads. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.08 billion. 9 are already under construction and 11 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.
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Strategic planning, public works, and regional infrastructure exert a transformative influence on local development. At present, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a direct local impact. Major regional developments encompass the Illawarra-Shoalhaven Regional Transport Plan 2041, Sydney-Canberra Rail Connectivity And Capacity, the South Pacific Offshore Wind Project, and the Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet), with primary initiatives highlighted below.
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Shoalhaven Heads Master Plan
A town wide landscape and public domain master plan for Shoalhaven Heads, setting a long term framework for pathway networks, streetscapes, signage, town entrances and supporting infrastructure upgrades. Implementation is intended to be staged over time through Shoalhaven City Council capital works and grant funded projects.
West Culburra Development
Masterplanned mixed-use community on approximately 46 hectares along Culburra Road, delivering around 400 new homes (244 low-density residential lots plus approximately 160 medium-density apartments), a town centre expansion with mixed-use commercial and retail space, 13 industrial lots, sports fields, parks and environmental reserves. The State Significant Development concept plan was approved by the NSW Land and Environment Court in December 2021. EPBC approval under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act was granted in May 2025.Stage 1 DA (DA2025/2276) covering 244 residential lots, 13 industrial lots, roads and civil infrastructure was lodged with Shoalhaven City Council in November 2025 and placed on public exhibition until December 2025. Early works DAs for site preparation were approved by council in May 2025. A minimum 10% affordable housing component (approximately 40 dwellings) will be gifted to a tier-1 Community Housing Provider.
Planning and Heritage Investigations for Berry
Shoalhaven City Council is investigating and preparing a new Development Control Plan for the area of Berry east of the Princes Highway, and a new Princess Street Heritage Conservation Area. This aims to provide detailed planning and design guidelines for future development to protect the area's historical and cultural character.
Berry Lane
Berry Lane is an exclusive 11 hectare masterplanned residential estate located at the intersection of Hitchcocks Lane and Huntingdale Park Road in Berry. Developed by New Horizon Properties, the project delivers 117 residential lots ranging from 360sqm to 1000sqm across five stages. The development represents a major residential release in Berry featuring wide landscaped streets, 250m of additional footpaths, green outlooks, and a mix of land-only and turnkey home and land packages within walking distance of Berry village.
New Primary School and Public Preschool in Worrigee
A new primary school for approximately 550 students and a public preschool for up to 60 children per day to serve the growing communities of Worrigee and South Nowra, which have seen a 150 percent increase in new dwellings over the past decade. The three-storey primary school will feature 24 modern classrooms with multipurpose spaces, three support learning classrooms, a multipurpose hall with canteen and covered outdoor learning area (COLA), library, staff and administration facilities, sports field and multipurpose sports court, and onsite parking.The co-located preschool will feature three specially designed rooms and a quality outdoor play area, along with an administration area, amenities, staff kitchen and storage. Part of the NSW Government's commitment to deliver 100 new public preschools, with artist's impressions released to the community in April 2026. The preschool is expected to open in 2027 and the primary school in 2028.
Foxground and Berry Bypass
A 12.5-kilometre, four-lane divided highway with median separation on the Princes Highway between Toolijooa Road and south of Schofield Lane. The project includes bypasses of the Foxground Bends and Berry township, improving safety and travel times for motorists.
South Nowra Surcharge Main Major Upgrades
Major wastewater infrastructure upgrade by Shoalhaven Water to increase sewer network capacity for future growth in South Nowra and Worrigee. The project includes a deep sewer pump station, gravity mains, rising mains, additional storage and multiple construction packages. Construction is progressing across several packages with overall completion scheduled for July 2026, providing capacity for around 1,000 future residential lots while reducing overflow risk during heavy rainfall.
Manildra Group Bomaderry Facility Warehouse
The Shoalhaven Starches facility in Bomaderry includes a state-of-the-art packaging plant and distribution warehouse within its 55-hectare site, showcasing a zero-waste approach to advanced manufacturing and enhancing operational capabilities for Australia's leading agribusiness.
1,039 residents of Shoalhaven Heads are employed, from a labour force of 1,063. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 42.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,448, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour pool in Shoalhaven Heads is well-qualified, featuring strong representation across vital services and an unemployment rate standing at only 2.3% according to statistical aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,039, while the jobless rate tracked 1.8% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW; however, the local labour participation rate of 42.8% sits substantially beneath the regional benchmark of 60.6%. Census figures indicated that 16.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, though period-specific Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind. Major sectors employing local residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food.
The workforce demonstrates a distinct concentration in construction, where employment density reaches 1.7 times the regional norm. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.0% of local jobs versus 5.3% regionally. Comparing Census resident worker numbers against local job positions highlights the primarily suburban nature of the locality, which provides relatively few employment positions within its own boundaries. During the twelve months leading to March 2026, figures from SALM and ABS aggregated by AreaSearch reveal a 3.0% contraction in the local workforce alongside a 4.1% reduction in employed individuals, elevating local unemployment by 1.1 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% dip in employment, a 0.4% decline in labour force size, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term occupational projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour demand. Over five- and ten-year horizons, overall Australian employment is projected to rise by 6.6% and 13.7%, respectively, though sector-specific trajectories vary considerably. Modeling these industry rates against the employment base of Shoalhaven Heads indicates prospective local employment growth of 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Shoalhaven Heads is $1,066 a week (about $55,000 a year), with median personal income at $612 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,820 a year against an average of $61,678. The average runs 55% 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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show median and average taxpayer earnings of $39,820 and $61,678, respectively. These figures sit below nationwide standards as well as Regional NSW, where median remuneration is $52,390 and average compensation is $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 adjusts current estimated benchmarks to approximately $43,929 for median income and $68,043 for average income as of March 2026. Across national percentiles, Census measures position personal, family, and household earnings in Shoalhaven Heads within the 5th to 13th percentiles.
Distribution metrics show 33.1% of residents (962 individuals) earn between $400 - 799, whereas the surrounding region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 29.9%. Elevated housing expenses leave only 82.7% of earnings unallocated, placing the area in the 6th percentile nationally for affordability, while its SEIFA income metric sits within the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Shoalhaven Heads had 1,454 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 1% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 56% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $365 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 34.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 42.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the most recent Census was divided between 69.6% separate houses and 30.4% alternative dwelling structures such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and other categories, differing from the Regional NSW profile of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other residences. Fully owned properties accounted for 55.5% of homes in Shoalhaven Heads, substantially exceeding the regional level, while mortgaged residences represented 25.5% and rental properties comprised 19.0%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,950 compared to the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and typical weekly rent was $365 compared to $330 regionally.
Across Australia as a whole, local monthly loan repayments exceed the national norm of $1,863, whereas local rent remains below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Shoalhaven Heads counted 1,454 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 36% 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 the majority of households at 61.3%, consisting of couples without children (35.6%), couples with children (17.3%), and single parent arrangements (7.8%). Non-family living situations represent the remaining 38.7%, primarily composed of single-person households at 35.8% alongside group living arrangements at 2.8%. The typical local household accommodates 2.1 people, which tracks lower than the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.5% of adults in Shoalhaven Heads hold a university qualification, including 14.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 173 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,013 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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Tertiary attainment presents notable challenges locally, as university degree holders comprise 19.5% of residents compared with 32.2% across NSW, highlighting a key focus area for education initiatives. Bachelor degrees constitute the primary university qualification at 14.0%, with postgraduate degrees accounting for 3.5% and graduate diplomas representing 2.0%. Vocational pathways remain prominent, with 42.2% of people aged 15+ holding technical credentials, broken down into certificates at 31.0% and advanced diplomas at 11.2%. Formal study engages 22.7% of local residents across various academic tiers. Primary schooling encompasses 9.0% of the community, while secondary education accounts for 6.2% and tertiary programs involve 2.6% of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Shoalhaven Heads means driving: households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Shoalhaven Heads encompasses 65 operating stops accommodating bus networks. A network of 7 dedicated transit routes services these locations, delivering 96 weekly passenger trips. Transit connectivity is exceptionally high, placing residents an average of 116 meters from their closest boarding point. With the area functioning primarily as a residential commuter base, outward travel relies heavily on private vehicles at 94%, while 4% of commutes are on foot. Households maintain an average of 1.1 motor vehicles, falling below regional standards. Additionally, 16.5% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across all operating routes, transit schedules deliver an average frequency of 13 daily services, which translates to roughly 1 weekly trips for each boarding point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.5% of residents in Shoalhaven Heads report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.4% 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.
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General health benchmarks in Shoalhaven Heads track near nationwide standards regarding mortality figures and long-term health issues based on AreaSearch evaluations, though chronic conditions appear across younger and older demographics alike, while private medical coverage remains relatively subdued at roughly 51% of residents (~1,492 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading reported ailments locally, affecting 14.2% and 7.7% of residents, respectively, while 58.5% of the community reported having no chronic medical diagnoses compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age individuals experience elevated rates of ongoing health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 39.7% of the populace (1,154 people), notably exceeding the 23.3% proportion in Regional NSW, with senior health indicators reflecting nationwide averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Shoalhaven Heads is largely Australian-born, at 85.7% of residents, with 2.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.1%) and Australian (29.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Shoalhaven Heads register below broader benchmarks, with Australian-born individuals making up 85.7% of the populace, Australian citizens representing 91.2%, and 97.1% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith at 54.2%, which is comparable to the 55.9% share recorded across Regional NSW. Examining parental countries of birth shows English ancestry leading at 35.1% of the populace, followed by Australian ancestry at 29.4% and Irish ancestry at 9.8%. Specific ethnic backgrounds show distinctive local representation, including Scottish at 8.7% (compared to 8.0% regionally), alongside French at 0.6% and Maltese at 0.6% (both tracking above the 0.4% regional marks).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Shoalhaven Heads is 56, older than 97% of areas nationally. 15.6% 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.
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The suburb of Shoalhaven Heads displays an older demographic structure compared to surrounding districts. As of August 2026 estimates, individuals aged 65+ comprise 39.7% of the community versus 23.3% across Regional NSW, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 account for only 16.6% compared to 23.5% regionally. The median age remains steady at an estimated 56, matching the 2021 Census figure while exceeding the Regional NSW Census median of 43 by 13 years and the national Census median of 38. Since the Census, residents aged 45 - 64 have decreased from 24.9% to an estimated 21.0%.
By 2041, the 25 - 44 age group is projected to generate the primary share of demographic growth, expanding by 24% with an addition of 114 residents to reach 597.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Shoalhaven Heads
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 1 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,248 at the 2021 Census → 2,907 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 (SAL13555). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.