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The median house price in South Lismore is $420k, with units at $470k. House values have moved -1.4% a year compounded over five years.
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South Lismore has an estimated 1,618 residents, down from 1,775 at the 2021 Census — a change of 157 people, or 8.8%. The population has thinned by an average 2.3% a year over five years, slower than 100% of areas nationally. That puts 221 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 population revisions alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of South Lismore records an estimated resident population of roughly 1,618 as of Aug 2026. This figure marks a reduction of 157 people (8.8%) from the 1,775 people enumerated in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an estimated base of 1,612 residents determined from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 7 validated new addresses added following the Census. The suburb of South Lismore currently sustains a population density of 220 persons per square kilometer, indicating generous physical space per resident along with capacity for additional building.
Historical demographic gains were overwhelmingly underpinned by overseas migration, which generated roughly 87.0% of recent population additions. Projections utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2 models published in 2024 (referencing a 2022 baseline), supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (referencing a 2021 baseline) where necessary. Age-specific trajectory rates across these models are applied through 2032 to 2041. Over this timeframe, demographic modeling indicates a shrinking community, forecasting that the suburb of South Lismore will experience a decline of 182 persons by 2041. In contrast, slight gains are expected within select brackets, most prominently the 25 to 34 age group, which is slated to add 3 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
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Residential building output remains subdued across South Lismore, averaging 1 new dwellings sanctioned each year for a total of 9 over the preceding five years. Such restrained development aligns with non-metropolitan localities where dwelling requirements are modest and building volumes remain bounded by community capacity and demand. Because the baseline volume is modest, isolated individual building projects can create noticeable swings in annual growth and relative comparisons. Planning volumes across South Lismore trail well behind the Rest of NSW as well as nationwide benchmarks. Furthermore, recent residential approvals have consisted entirely of medium and high-density housing types.
This orientation toward higher-density living creates accessible entry points catering to downsizers, property investors, and first home buyers. It signals a notable pivot away from the existing property structure (where houses make up 88.0%), reflecting constraints on development land and answering changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. Recording roughly 154 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical low-density features. Given that demographic projections point toward a flat or shrinking population, South Lismore will likely experience eased housing demand pressure, presenting favorable conditions for incoming purchasers.
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 77 current infrastructure and development projects close to South Lismore, worth an estimated $3.59 billion. 18 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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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Capital works, civic planning programs, and local infrastructure projects play a defining role in shaping regional momentum. AreaSearch has identified 10 major initiatives poised to affect the community, led by key investments such as the Lismore Flood Recovery and Resilience Program, East Lismore Build-to-Rent Apartments, Lismore Flood Restoration - Roads and Bridges, and Northern Rivers Conservatorium Flood Resilience Upgrades, with the accompanying summary highlighting the most impactful undertakings.
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Lismore Flood Recovery and Resilience Program
A comprehensive multi-year program rebuilding and strengthening Lismore's infrastructure following the catastrophic February-March 2022 floods. Delivered by Lismore City Council's Flood Restoration Portfolio in partnership with the NSW Reconstruction Authority and funded through the federal Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program, the program covers roads, bridges, landslips, public buildings, water systems, and flood mitigation infrastructure.
Northern Rivers Conservatorium Flood Resilience Upgrades
Flood resilience restoration and upgrade of the heritage-listed Northern Rivers Conservatorium in central Lismore, the largest project in the organisation's history. Works included a new roof and solar panels, installation of a goods lift, recovery and upgrade of the car park and grounds, reclamation of ground floor spaces, refurbishment of the Concert Room, and an upgraded fire system. The building was inundated by over four metres of floodwater in the 2022 disaster. Tuition continued throughout construction, and the completed building was celebrated at a 'ReStored at the Con' community open day on 14 March 2026, securing the future of the region's largest music education provider.
East Lismore Golf Course Redevelopment
Proposed redevelopment of approximately 33 hectares of the East Lismore Golf Course into a mixed-use commercial and residential precinct as part of Lismore's post-flood recovery strategy. Following community consultation, Lismore City Council resolved in late 2024 to take no further action on the design or feasibility work for commercial or residential use at this site.
Lismore Flood Restoration - Roads and Bridges
An $860 million program to rebuild and restore around one hundred of Lismore's roads and bridges that were devastated by the 2022 natural disaster. This major infrastructure renewal project is aimed at restoring critical transport links and improving the resilience of the local road network.
East Lismore Medium Density Precincts
Strategic planning initiative identifying approximately 18 hectares of flood-free land in East Lismore, near St Vincent's Private Hospital and the Wyrallah Road shopping precinct, for future medium-density residential development. Arising from the Lismore Growth and Realignment Strategy adopted December 2022 in response to the catastrophic 2022 floods, the precinct aims to facilitate relocation of residents from high-risk flood areas, improve housing affordability and diversity, and support long-term post-disaster recovery. Climate-responsive design guidelines and updated LEP density controls are proposed.Separately, Lismore City Council and the NSW Reconstruction Authority are undertaking precinct planning for buyback land across East Lismore (and three other precincts), with non-residential community uses intended for that land; community engagement for the buyback precinct work commences mid-2026.
Wade Park Masterplan
Council-approved masterplan to progressively transform the 5.5-hectare Wade Park into a flood-resilient, inclusive recreation destination. Stage 1, comprising a new accessible amenities building, was completed and officially opened in August 2025. Remaining elements including the inclusive play space, sports courts, dog park, pathways, BBQ facilities and parking upgrades will be delivered progressively as grant funding is secured.
East Lismore Build-to-Rent Apartments
The project delivers around 50 build-to-rent apartments across mid-rise buildings, including at least 20 percent affordable rental housing for very low to moderate income households[cite: 1]. Developed by Landcom with builder FKG Group appointed for construction, the site provides long-term rental security in proximity to Southern Cross University and local amenities[cite: 1]. Site preparation and construction works commenced following contractor selection[cite: 1].
Mount Pleasant Estate Resilient Lands Program
NSW Reconstruction Authority masterplanned subdivision in Goonellabah delivering flood-resilient housing under the Resilient Lands Program. The finalised masterplan comprises 18 land lots (559 to 1300 sqm), 6 one and two bedroom community title units, and 4 relocated and renovated character homes, totalling 28 housing options. Four buyback homes were relocated to the site during 2024 and renovated during 2025. The sales process for lots and relocated homes officially launched in June 2026, with flood-affected buyback participants given first access.Community title units remain in design and development and are expected to complete mid to late 2027.
786 residents of South Lismore are employed, from a labour force of 838. Unemployment sits at 6.2%, with participation at 64.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,155, about 133% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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South Lismore maintains an even distribution of professional and trade occupations alongside strong representation across vital public services, recording a jobless rate of 6.2% and annual employment growth estimated at 3.1% via AreaSearch statistical models. Across the local workforce, 786 residents are employed as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 2.1% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, accompanied by standard labor force participation (64.0% against 60.6% across Regional NSW). Census records indicated that a modest 7.2% of workers operated from home, though period-specific Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind.
Local workers are predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Health care & social assistance represents a key area of local concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.4 times the broader regional benchmark. In contrast, education & training accounts for a smaller proportion at 6.9%, compared with 9.6% regionally. With an intake of 1.2 workers for every resident during the Census, the locality serves as a regional employment node, supplying more positions than resident workers and drawing labor from neighboring communities. Analysis of combined SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows local employment expanded by 3.1% over the 12-month period alongside a 4.0% rise in the overall labor force, causing the local jobless rate to climb by 0.7 percentage points. Over the equivalent timeframe, Regional NSW witnessed a 0.9% drop in total employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term regional trajectory can also be gauged from national industry forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Projected nationally at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry expansion rates vary considerably. Aligning these sectoral projections with South Lismore's workplace profile suggests local jobs could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this weighting extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in South Lismore is $1,252 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $638 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,847 a year against an average of $53,564. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate local earnings in the suburb of South Lismore sit below countrywide norms, generating a median assessed income of $41,847 alongside an average of $53,564. These metrics compare to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $46,166 for median earnings and $59,092 for average earnings as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, South Lismore ranked between the 17th and 17th percentiles nationally across personal, family, and household earnings.
A proportion of 34.1% of residents (551 individuals) falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning closely with the regional share of 29.9%. Mortgage and rental costs impose heavy strain, leaving households with 83.1% of their earnings and placing the area in the 17th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
South Lismore had 681 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 8% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 24.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. 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, the local housing landscape across South Lismore was composed of 88.3% houses and 11.6% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, townhouses, and alternate dwellings), contrasting with Regional NSW distributions of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership trailed the broader region at 29.5%, while 38.3% of homes carried a mortgage and 32.2% were tenant-occupied. Monthly mortgage obligations averaged a median of $1,300, distinctly lower than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while weekly rental payments stood at a median of $300 versus $330 regionally. On a countrywide scale, local mortgage payments sit substantially below the Australian norm of $1,863, with rents similarly well under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Lismore counted 681 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 61.4% of local domestic arrangements, broken down into couples with children (21.1%), couples without children (18.0%), and single parent families (19.9%). Non-family living situations account for the other 38.6%, comprising 31.5% single-person residences and 7.4% group households. The average household size stands at 2.4 people, matching the broader Regional NSW standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.2% of adults in South Lismore hold a university qualification, including 10.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 88% of areas nationally. A further 31.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 120 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 903 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment presents noticeable hurdles across the locality, with 14.2% of residents holding higher education credentials compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees make up the largest share at 10.7%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 41.1% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (31.5%). Formal learning engagement is substantial throughout the population, with 29.9% of inhabitants enrolled in study programs. This proportion encompasses 11.4% attending primary schools, 8.2% in secondary education, and 3.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in South Lismore reaches 54 stops on 46 routes, timetabled for about 610 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity across South Lismore is supported by 54 active transport stops delivering bus services. These facilities connect across 46 individual routes to provide 614 weekly passenger trips. Network access is exceptionally high, placing residents an average of 116 meters from their nearest stop. With the locality functioning mainly as a residential suburb, outbound travel dominates commuter flows; private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 91%, alongside 6% who commute on foot. Private motor vehicle access averages 1.3 per dwelling, below regional norms. A minor 7.2% of workers carried out their roles from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions).
Transit schedules deliver an average of 87 trips per day across the collective network, corresponding to roughly 11 weekly trips per individual stop.
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60.2% of residents in South Lismore report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 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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Public health metrics highlight meaningful difficulties in South Lismore based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic ailments, with elevated rates visible among younger as well as older demographics. Private medical insurance participation is particularly low at roughly 48% of the community (~779 people), trailing both the Regional NSW level of 51.9% and the Australian standard of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions rank as the most prevalent health concerns, diagnosed in 10.4% and 14.2% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 60.2% of the local population reported no diagnosed chronic ailments, compared with 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age residents face elevated health pressures and higher chronic disease prevalence. Residents aged 65 and over represent 16.4% of the population (265 people), lower than the 23.3% share observed across Regional NSW, yet local chronic health rankings track higher than broader national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
South Lismore is largely Australian-born, at 92.8% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.9%) and English (29.3%). 4.7% 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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Cultural diversity metrics sit below typical levels in South Lismore, where 91.8% of inhabitants hold Australian citizenship, 92.8% were born domestically, and 96.5% speak exclusively English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 43.9% of residents. The most noticeable variation above regional baselines occurs in the Other category, which represents 1.3% of the community compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Looking at parental heritage, the most common ancestries across South Lismore comprise Australian (30.9%), English (29.3%), and Irish (10.0%). Several cultural backgrounds demonstrate distinct regional divergence: Scottish heritage accounts for 8.9% of residents (against 8.0% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry represents 4.7% (compared to 4.6%), and German ancestry constitutes 4.3% (against 3.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Lismore is 39. 25.2% 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 South Lismore maintains a younger demographic profile compared to Regional NSW. Based on figures current to August 2026, mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) represent 27.0% of the community, exceeding the 23.8% Regional NSW mark, while senior retirees and elderly residents (65+) comprise 16.4%, below the regional 23.3%. The median age is estimated at 39 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census and 4 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at that Census. Since that Census count, the senior and retiree segment has expanded from 14.2% to an estimated 16.4%.
Long-term forecasts to 2041 anticipate no significant growth across any major age bracket, with middle aged cohorts, early retirees, children, and young adults all expected to contract over the timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for South Lismore
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,775 at the 2021 Census → 1,618 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 (SAL13605). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.