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The median house price in South Nowra is $932k, with units at $640k. House values have moved 5.5% a year compounded over five years.
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South Nowra has an estimated 3,952 residents, up from 3,165 at the 2021 Census — a change of 787 people, or 24.9%. Growth has averaged 5.9% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. 444 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 459 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 South Nowra has an estimated resident population of roughly 3,952, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS regional figures with post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 3,165 people counted in the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 787 people (24.9%). AreaSearch derived this shift by pairing the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 (indicating 3,929 residents) with 444 post-Census validated new addresses. Offering substantial open space and capacity for expansion, the local population density sits at 458 persons per square kilometer. Outperforming both the broader SA3 territory and the SA4 region (3.1%), the suburb of South Nowra's 24.9% increase marks it as an area pacesetter.
Inbound interstate migration served as the primary growth engine by supplying around 36.0% of recent population additions, though natural increase and overseas arrivals contributed positively as well. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 as baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch's forward estimates, supplemented where required by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 data using 2021 as baseline. Cohort-specific expansion rates derived from these datasets are applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Looking forward, the suburb of South Nowra is anticipated to experience top-decile regional expansion across Australia, with consolidated SA2 modeling projecting a gain of 1,746 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 16-year increase of 43.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
334 new dwellings have been approved in South Nowra over the past five years, an average of 66 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 17 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 67 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 58% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 52, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate an annual rate of approximately 66 residential dwelling approvals in South Nowra, totaling an estimated 334 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 52 approved during FY-25 to date. Over those past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), inbound population averaged 3.4 new residents per completed dwelling annually, highlighting a substantial supply shortfall that elevates buyer competition and exerts upward price momentum. The mean construction value of newly approved residences sits at $377,000, aligning with regional averages.
Alongside residential construction, commercial planning activity has yielded $23.1 million in approvals during the ongoing financial year, reflecting a steady non-residential development pipeline. Per-capita development volumes in South Nowra exceed the Rest of NSW benchmark by 163.0%, providing expanded inventory for purchasers despite recent moderations in building velocity. Substantially tracking above Australian averages, this building rate demonstrates strong interest from property developers. Detached houses account for 58.0% of recent residential consents while townhouses and apartments make up 42.0%, delivering a broader mix of attached dwellings that span compact entry-level homes to expansive family formats. This pipeline contrasts sharply with existing stock (89.0% separate houses), pointing to tightening land supply and adapting to modern lifestyle choices alongside affordability requirements. Averaging around 82 people per approved home, South Nowra clearly exhibits the dynamic attributes of an expanding corridor. Based on recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, South Nowra is on track to gain 1,723 residents by 2041. Ongoing building volumes appear well-positioned to satisfy this demand, maintaining supportive terms for homebuyers and creating scope to surpass present expansion estimates.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside South Nowra, worth an estimated $37 million. A further 35 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.57 billion. 11 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and retail. 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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Local economic momentum and community progress are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, public works, and major capital investments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 priority projects with direct relevance to the locality, including the Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital Redevelopment, South Nowra Surcharge Main Upgrade, Evergreen Rise Estate, and Worrigee Road Subdivision.
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Evergreen Rise Estate
A residential development offering house and land packages and vacant lots (501m2 - 1,475m2) in South Nowra. Stage 2 is currently selling, with an estimated land registration (titling) date of January 2026. The estate is a 63-lot residential subdivision combining rural and urban living. Located close to shops, schools, and sports grounds, the development is being marketed with lots available for building dream homes.
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.
South Nowra Retail Precinct
A retail development featuring five retailers, along with bathrooms and a staff kitchen, aimed at enhancing local commercial offerings.
New Primary School and Preschool at Nowra
New primary school and public preschool for South Nowra/Worrigee area to meet growing demand from residential development. Part of $8.9 billion NSW education infrastructure program.
Somerset Grove Estate
Somerset Grove Estate is a 63-lot residential land subdivision on 5.35 hectares at 70 Hillcrest Avenue, South Nowra, NSW, marketed by Avera Property Group. Lot sizes range from 500sqm to 877sqm. Civil works have been completed and lots have been registered, with individual titled blocks now being resold and built out by owners as house and land packages. The estate sits close to Shoalhaven High School, Nowra Christian School and Worrigee Shopping Centre.
Flinders Industrial Estate Expansion (Stage 10 - Norfolk Avenue)
Expansion of the Flinders Industrial Estate at South Nowra, funded by a $3 million NSW Government grant, to subdivide six hectares of land on Norfolk Avenue into eight fully serviced industrial lots. The construction work was completed by local companies, and the lots have been sold to businesses, including manufacturing and construction companies, to stimulate job creation and economic growth in the Shoalhaven region.
Nowra East Public School Upgrade
NSW Government upgrade of Nowra East Public School including 11 new permanent classrooms with 3 support classrooms, expansion of the preschool from 20 to 40 places, additional support teaching facilities, new playgrounds and sensory play areas, accessibility improvements, landscaping and air conditioning upgrades to existing buildings. Planning approval was granted in December 2025, Patterson Building Group was appointed as builder and construction commenced in early 2026.
Worrigee Road Subdivision
Development-approved subdivision creating 134 low-density semi-rural residential lots across two parcels totaling 95.61 hectares. The site includes the former Vineyards Golf Links and an adjacent rural property. Lot sizes range from 2,500 to 4,869 square meters, zoned R2 Low Density Residential, featuring full urban services including sewer, water, power, and NBN connectivity.
1,857 residents of South Nowra are employed, from a labour force of 1,944. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 63.7%. 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, 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 4,464, about 113% 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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The employment landscape in South Nowra features a highly skilled labor pool with strong representation across essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.5% and an estimated annual employment growth of 2.7%, according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026, the local labor force includes 1,857 individuals currently employed, with an unemployment rate that sits 0.4% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while workforce participation remains relatively typical at 63.7% compared to the 60.6% rate observed in the broader regional area. Census data indicates that only a small proportion of 8.8% of residents engage in remote work, though this figure should be interpreted with consideration for the lingering effects of the Covid-19 lockdown period.
Local employment is concentrated predominantly within retail trade, public administration & safety, and health care & social assistance. Public administration & safety shows especially pronounced specialization, capturing an employment share 2.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing claims merely 1.1% of local workers relative to 5.3% across Regional NSW. A Census ratio of 0.8 local jobs per resident points to strong employment self-containment compared to typical regional benchmarks. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch using data from SALM and ABS, which were aggregated from larger statistical areas, shows that during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, employment grew by 2.7% and the labour force grew by 5.1%, resulting in a 2.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment and a 0.4% drop in the labour force, with unemployment increasing by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts published from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on anticipated future demand in South Nowra. These forecasts span five and ten year periods and have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate future growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth varies widely across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to South Nowra's current employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in South Nowra is $1,789 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $830 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,579 a year against an average of $73,377. 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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Aggregated ATO postcode data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $59,579 and a mean of $73,377 in the suburb of South Nowra. These figures surpass Regional NSW benchmarks ($52,390 median; $65,215 average) and exceed nationwide standards. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 brings estimated income levels to roughly $65,728 (median) and $80,950 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures from the 2021 Census, South Nowra sits near the 53rd percentile across Australia. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket encompasses 39.6% of residents (1,564 individuals), compared to 29.9% across the broader region.
Affordability pressures remain pronounced, with retained income standing at 81.4% (ranking at the 49th percentile), while the SEIFA income index places the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
South Nowra had 1,066 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 1% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $398 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show that South Nowra's residential profile consists of 89.3% standalone houses and 10.7% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional NSW where the split is 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands at 23.1%, trailing Regional NSW, while mortgaged properties represent 41.6% and rental homes account for 35.3%. Median housing costs are elevated: monthly mortgage repayments run at $2,000 against $1,733 regionally, while median weekly rent is $398 compared to $330 in Regional NSW. Nationally, local servicing costs outstrip the Australian mortgage median of $1,863 and the national rent median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Nowra counted 1,066 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,331 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute 76.0% of all local dwellings, encompassing couples with children at 36.7%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single parent families at 13.0%. The balance of 24.0% comprises non-family residences, consisting of lone person households (20.8%) and group households (3.0%). Household size averages 2.8 people at the median, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.5% of adults in South Nowra hold a university qualification, including 12.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 525 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,031 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels show substantial scope for uplift, as 17.5% of South Nowra residents hold higher education degrees compared to the 32.2% NSW average. Bachelor credentials represent the primary tertiary qualification at 12.2%, alongside postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational training remains highly prevalent, with 43.7% of citizens aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, comprising certificates (32.9%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). Participation in study is robust, with 33.0% of local residents actively attending educational institutions. This cohort includes 13.1% enrolled in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 3.6% engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in South Nowra reaches 49 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 480 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Transit networks in the suburb of South Nowra feature 49 active transport stops primarily accommodating bus services. These facilities connect to 39 individual routes that deliver 475 weekly passenger trips in total. Accessibility is strong, with the typical resident residing 171 meters from their closest boarding point. Given its residential orientation, outward travel dominates, with private vehicles accounting for 97% of commuter journeys and vehicle ownership standing at 1.5 per dwelling. At the 2021 Census, only 8.8% of workers worked from home, a metric that may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules across the network provide an average frequency of 67 trips per day, translating to roughly 9 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
65.9% of residents in South Nowra report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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Health assessments by AreaSearch based on disease prevalence and mortality rates indicate notable challenges in South Nowra, with various conditions impacting younger and older cohorts alike. In tandem, private health insurance coverage is elevated, encompassing approximately 56% of residents (~2,209 people) compared to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, reported by 8.9% and 10.1% of the community respectively, while 65.9% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic ailments present ongoing difficulties for working-age adults. Residents aged 65 and over total 620 people (15.7%), lower than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%, with senior health metrics tracking closely to nationwide general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
South Nowra is largely Australian-born, at 83.3% of residents, with 12.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.9%) and English (28.0%). 7.0% 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 measures place South Nowra below broader state averages, with 88.0% holding Australian citizenship, 83.3% born domestically, and 88.0% speaking exclusively English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 49.5% of the population. Hinduism exhibits notable overrepresentation, accounting for 3.9% of residents relative to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral background based on parental place of birth, the primary groups in South Nowra are Australian (31.9%), English (28.0%), and Australian Aboriginal (7.0%). Pronounced representation is also evident among several specific heritages, including Indian at 3.3% (vs 0.6% regionally), Maltese at 0.7% (vs 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.3% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Nowra is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 27.5% 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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Demographics in the suburb of South Nowra are centered heavily on family-forming demographics. Based on August 2026 figures, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 33.7% of the community compared to 23.5% in Regional NSW, while the senior cohort (65+) comprises 15.7% versus 23.3% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 33 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census figure, standing 10 years younger than Regional NSW (43) and lower than the national median of 38 at that Census. Young residents and children (0 - 24) have adjusted from 36.0% at the Census to an estimated 33.7%.
Through to 2041, the largest numeric surge is expected across young to middle aged adults, adding 647 residents (49%) to reach 1,979, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) will record the fastest expansion rate, growing 50% to 1,026.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for South Nowra
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 444 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,165 at the 2021 Census → 3,952 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 (SAL13610). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.