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The median house price in Shortland is $850k, with units at $720k. House values have moved 6.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Shortland has an estimated 5,495 residents, up from 4,537 at the 2021 Census — a change of 958 people, or 21.1%. Growth has averaged 4.0% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 204 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 95.0% of that increase. That puts 838 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Shortland has an estimated population of approximately 5,495, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS demographic releases and newly confirmed postal addresses post-Census. Compared to the 4,537 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 958 people (21.1%). This updated total builds upon a resident population estimate of 5,483 established by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP figures alongside 204 validated new addresses added post-Census. Consequently, the population density stands at 837 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch study locations.
Outperforming both the Rest of NSW (5.1%) and the wider SA4 region, the suburb of Shortland emerged as a regional expansion leader with its 21.1% increase since the 2021 census. This upward movement was overwhelmingly propelled by international arrivals, which accounted for roughly 95.0% of recent population gains. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch's modeling, while NSW State Government projections (released in 2022 based on 2021) are substituted where coverage gaps exist. Furthermore, age-specific growth trajectories derived from these datasets are projected forward across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb of Shortland is anticipated to experience exceptional expansion that ranks within the top 10 percent of regional markets nationally, with consolidated SA2 forecasts indicating a rise of 2,937 persons by 2041, representing a 53.2% aggregate surge over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
109 new dwellings have been approved in Shortland over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 41, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals across statistical geographies indicates that the suburb of Shortland averages roughly 21 residential approvals per year, totaling approximately 109 homes across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 41 sanctioned during FY-25 to date. Over this identical 5 financial years span (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 9.9 people entered the community annually for every residence constructed, highlighting a notable supply deficit relative to local demand that creates competitive buying conditions and upward price momentum, alongside an average construction cost of $446,000 per dwelling.
Meanwhile, commercial construction activity appears well-balanced, supported by $14.0 million in non-residential approvals during this financial year. Per-capita construction volumes in Shortland track at approximately three-quarters of the level observed across Rest of NSW, positioning the locality in the 67th percentile nationally despite a recent acceleration in building works. Medium-to-high density housing options dominate latest approvals, with townhouses or apartments comprising 79.0% compared to 21.0% for detached dwellings. This transition toward higher-density living enhances accessibility for entry-level purchasers, downsizers, and property investors, while marking a clear departure from the existing dwelling stock (which is 70.0% houses), signaling constrained land availability, shifting residential preferences, and a growing requirement for diverse, budget-conscious housing. Meanwhile, an expanding residential market is highlighted by a ratio of approximately 188 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Shortland is projected to welcome 2,925 additional inhabitants by 2041. If residential building activity continues at current rates, incoming population increases will outstrip new residential stock, likely driving stronger buyer competition and supporting higher property valuations.
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 Shortland, worth an estimated $140 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.11 billion. 10 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning policies, major developments, and local infrastructure projects play a vital role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 10 projects positioned to influence the district, highlighted by major works such as Callaghan Campus Heart, Boatman Creek Flood Improvements, 9 Gothic Street Student Accommodation, and Shortland Waters Retirement Village, with the primary initiatives outlined below.
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Shortland Waters Retirement Village
A master-planned retirement community set on the Shortland Waters Golf Course featuring modern villas and comprehensive amenities including a community centre, gym, hair salon, and library. Stages 4 and 5 comprise 167 independent living units valued at $110 million, currently in construction and delivery phases. The complete development aims to provide 300 dwellings for a low-maintenance lifestyle for retirees in the Hunter region.
9 Gothic Street Student Accommodation
DA approved three-storey Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development with 53 self-contained studio units, 12 car spaces, expansive indoor and outdoor communal areas, and a rooftop garden. It is strategically located adjacent to the University of Newcastle's Callaghan Campus. The DA-approved site is currently for sale via Expression of Interest, indicating the project is currently on hold or transitioning to a new developer. Expected end value over $17.5 million upon completion.
Western Corridor Road Upgrades - Longworth Avenue and Minmi Road
Major dual-lane road upgrades along Longworth Avenue and Minmi Road in Wallsend. The project includes widening to four lanes, intersection improvements, cycling and pedestrian connections, and stormwater upgrades. Daracon is the principal contractor. Works commenced in March 2025 and are expected to complete in late 2026. The estimated project value is $40 million, supported by a $7.61 million contribution from the NSW Government's Accelerated Infrastructure Fund.
Widening and Upgrade of Minmi Road
Widening of Minmi Road to provide two travel lanes in each direction between Summerhill Road and Maryland Drive[cite: 1]. The upgrade incorporates intersection improvements at Summerhill Road, dedicated right-turn bays, and upgraded active transport infrastructure with separated shared pathways[cite: 1]. It forms part of City of Newcastle's broader Western Corridor road upgrades to alleviate traffic bottlenecks[cite: 1].
93 Blue Gum Road Co-Living Development
DA approved co-living development for 26 rooms (22 double, 4 single) including the demolition of the existing structure, positioned in an R3 zone close to the University of Newcastle. The approved site is currently listed for sale, with a projected gross annual return of over $500,000 once constructed. The DA was approved by the Land & Environment Court in 2024. The original cottage remains on site and is listed for sale with the DA consent.
Lambton Park Master Plan
A comprehensive master plan approved by Newcastle Council to guide the future development of Lambton Park. The plan focuses on enhancing facilities, community engagement, heritage preservation, and recreational opportunities while maintaining the park as an open green space. Key developments include Lambton Pool upgrades, heritage rotunda preservation, improved accessibility, tennis courts, bowling club facilities, childrens playgrounds, walking tracks, and the transformation of the former Baby Health Centre into a modern cafe.
6-10 Council Street Apartments
A 5-storey apartment development in Wallsend town centre providing 28 residential dwellings. The project features low-rise construction with 50 car spaces and is positioned to take advantage of local amenities and transport connections.
Mayfield Concept Plan
Development of a 90-hectare port-side site for diversified trade and renewable energy logistics. Key active works include a $36 million waterside berth extension at the Multipurpose Terminal to accommodate vessels up to 300 metres, awarded to Brady Marine and Civil in April 2026. This complements previous investments in heavy-lift cranes for wind turbine and battery components. Simultaneously, EnergyCo is progressing the adjacent Newcastle Logistics Precinct on the former Intertrade site to provide storage for the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, with procurement for hardstand and infrastructure ongoing through 2026.
2,764 residents of Shortland are employed, from a labour force of 2,930. Unemployment sits at 5.7%, with participation at 62.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 4,831, about 88% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Aggregated statistical data reviewed by AreaSearch indicates that Shortland features a qualified workforce with a strong presence across essential services, a 5.7% unemployment rate, and generally stable labor conditions across the previous year. By March 2026, employed residents reached 2,764, while the jobless rate sat 1.6% above the Regional NSW figure of 4.1%, and local workforce involvement tracked closely with the 60.6% observed across Regional NSW. Census metrics recorded 18.3% of workers operating remotely, an outcome that warrants consideration of prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Local employment is predominantly concentrated within retail trade, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance.
In contrast, primary industries show minimal engagement, with agriculture, forestry & fishing representing 0.5% of workers compared to the 5.3% regional benchmark. Comparing Census resident numbers against locally based workers suggests that the immediate district provides limited on-site employment opportunities. Synthesised ABS and SALM statistical data shows that over the prior 12-month period, Shortland's local workforce expanded by 1.5% alongside a 0.5% reduction in filled positions, lifting unemployment by 1.8 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in jobs, a 0.4% labor force contraction, and a 0.5 percentage point jobless increase. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 industry forecasts provide broader context on employment trajectories over five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, job numbers are modeled to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though industry variations remain substantial. Extrapolating these sectoral projections against Shortland's industry base implies potential local workforce expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (representing a baseline weighting exercise that excludes localized demographic modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Shortland is $1,344 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $681 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,845 a year against an average of $65,365. 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 for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Shortland registered a median income of $54,845 and an average income of $65,365, sitting slightly beneath national figures and comparing against Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $60,505 for median earnings and $72,111 for the average. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings all tracked between the 23rd and 25th percentiles across Australia.
Furthermore, 33.3% of residents (1,829 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring broader regional distributions where 29.9% occupy this band. Substantial housing cost stress is evident, as residents retain only 79.3% of their income, placing the community in the 19th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Shortland had 1,866 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 2% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $377 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,679 a month. Rent absorbs 28.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, separate houses made up 69.9% of Shortland's housing stock, while apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings accounted for 30.1%, contrasting with Regional NSW where the breakdown was 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Full home ownership stood at 27.2%, trailing the Regional NSW benchmark, while mortgaged properties accounted for 33.9% and rented dwellings comprised 38.9%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,679, coming in beneath the Regional NSW baseline of $1,733, whereas median weekly rents were higher at $377 against $330 regionally. On a nationwide basis, mortgage costs in Shortland remain below the Australian average of $1,863, while rental rates exceed the national midpoint of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Shortland counted 1,866 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,260 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 62.0%, consisting of couples without children (27.8%), couples with children (19.9%), and single parent families (12.6%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 38.0% of residences, dominated by lone person households at 29.5% and group households at 8.3%. The typical household size is 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Regional NSW midpoint of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.2% of adults in Shortland hold a university qualification, including 14.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 84% of areas nationally. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 459 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 918 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 educational attainment in the district remains an area of development, with university qualifications held by 20.2% of residents compared to the 32.2% NSW baseline. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 14.4%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 4.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical credentials represent a major educational pillar, with 37.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade training, including certificates (29.3%) and advanced diplomas (8.5%). Current learning engagement is robust across the area, with 30.2% of the local population engaged in formal study. This cohort comprises 10.7% enrolled in higher education institutions, 7.3% attending primary school, and 5.1% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Shortland reaches 48 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 360 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 transit coverage across Shortland encompasses 48 active transport stops dedicated to bus operations, which are connected by 21 separate routes generating 359 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with local residents situated an average of 137 meters from the nearest stopping point. Reflecting the area's residential profile, outbound travel is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 94% of trips, while vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, trailing regional figures. Work-from-home arrangements involved 18.3% of the workforce (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Transit schedules across all local lines provide an average of 51 trips per day, translating to roughly 7 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.9% of residents in Shortland report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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Health metrics examined by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges across Shortland, with chronic illnesses and mortality trends impacting both older residents and younger cohorts, while private healthcare coverage slightly exceeds the typical SA2 average at roughly 53% of the community (~2,900 people). Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 9.8% and 12.3% of the population respectively, while 59.9% of residents reported no medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents face elevated rates of chronic illness, while seniors aged 65 and over account for 16.9% of the population (928 people), tracking below the 23.3% observed in Regional NSW and recording health outcomes generally consistent with broader population benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Shortland is largely Australian-born, at 85.0% of residents, with 11.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.3%) 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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Shortland displays lower than average cultural diversity, with Australian-born residents accounting for 85.0%, Australian citizens representing 86.3%, and 88.4% speaking solely English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, comprising 50.0% of the community. In addition, Islam shows a noticeable local concentration at 2.6% of residents, compared against 0.8% across Regional NSW. Looking at parental heritage, the most widespread ancestries in Shortland are Australian at 29.3%, English at 29.2%, and Scottish at 8.3%. Several other cultural backgrounds also show distinct representation, including Australian Aboriginal at 4.6% (matching the 4.6% regional benchmark), Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% across the region), and Samoan at 0.4% (against 0.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Shortland is 31, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 41.7% 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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Shortland's demographic structure is heavily weighted toward pre-family life stages, with young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) representing 38.3% of the community as at August 2026 versus 23.5% across Regional NSW, whereas mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) make up only 14.2% compared to 23.8% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 31 as at August 2026, dropping from 33 at the 2021 Census, sitting 12 years lower than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census and below the national median of 38 at that Census.
The most pronounced demographic shift since the Census occurred among young to middle aged adults, who increased from 31.7% to an estimated 38.3% of the local population. By 2041, this 25 to 44 age cohort is projected to capture the bulk of local population growth, expanding by 1,684 residents (80%) to reach 3,789.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Shortland
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 — 204 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,537 at the 2021 Census → 5,495 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 (SAL13557). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.