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The median house price in South Nowra is $928k, with units at $671k. House values have moved 5.4% a year compounded over five years.
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South Nowra has an estimated 4,037 residents, up from 3,165 at the 2021 Census — a change of 872 people, or 27.6%. Growth has averaged 6.4% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 445 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 468 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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Drawing on ABS demographic updates for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of South Nowra has an estimated population of approximately 4,037 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 872 people (27.6%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,165 residents. This demographic change is calculated from a resident population of 4,020, which AreaSearch estimated using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) combined with an additional 445 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. With this population level, the density stands at 468 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for subsequent expansion.
The 27.6% growth rate in the suburb of South Nowra since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA4 region (3.1%) and the SA3 area, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion in the area was mostly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 36.0% of total population increases in recent times, though other components such as overseas migration and natural increase also made positive contributions. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are applied. Demographic growth rates by age bracket from these aggregations are also used for all locations between 2032 and 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, remarkable growth ranking in the top 10 percent of regional areas nationwide is forecast, with the population expected to rise by 1,764 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, showing a total increase of 43.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
285 new dwellings have been approved in South Nowra over the past five years, an average of 57 a year. That places the area in the 93rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 58 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 59% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 48, 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, South Nowra has seen approximately 57 residential dwellings approved annually, amounting to an estimated 285 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 44 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.8 new residents per year arriving for each built home over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), housing supply is lagging demand considerably, which typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices, while new dwellings are constructed at an average cost of $374,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $23.1 million this financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment. Compared with the Rest of NSW, South Nowra exhibits 147.0% more building activity per person, providing buyers with broader options, even though development pace has slowed down recently. This level of activity is significantly higher than the national average, indicating robust builder confidence in the locality. Recent approvals consist of 59.0% standalone houses and 41.0% apartments or townhouses, showing an increasing proportion of medium-density choices that offer a variety of options across different price ranges, from standard family homes to more affordable, compact configurations. This represents a distinct departure from the existing housing stock (which currently consists of 89.0% houses), pointing to a decrease in available development land and reflecting evolving lifestyles alongside the demand for more varied, budget-friendly accommodation. With roughly 78 people per approved dwelling, South Nowra demonstrates the characteristics of an expanding area. Future forecasts indicate that South Nowra will add 1,747 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). At current construction volumes, new residential supply is expected to easily accommodate demand, offering favorable terms for purchasers and potentially underpinning growth beyond current population forecasts.
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 performance is heavily shaped by updates to infrastructure, major developments, and local planning policies. AreaSearch has identified a total of 13 projects expected to influence the locality. Major initiatives include the Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital Redevelopment, the South Nowra Surcharge Main Upgrade, the Evergreen Rise Estate, and the Worrigee Road Subdivision, with details provided below for those of greatest significance.
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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.
1,907 residents of South Nowra are employed, from a labour force of 1,988. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 63.3%. 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 4,559, 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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South Nowra possesses a qualified workforce with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.3% over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,907 local residents are employed, while the unemployment rate matches the Regional NSW figure of 4.1%, and labour force participation is close to typical levels (63.3% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW). Census statistics show that a low 8.8% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. The locality shows a particularly strong concentration in public administration & safety, with employment numbers at 2.2 times the regional average. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing is less represented at 1.1% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The presence of 0.8 workers for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a higher-than-average volume of local jobs. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from wider statistical areas, during the twelve months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 3.3% and the labour force expanded by 5.5%, leading to a 2.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Meanwhile, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decrease in employment and a 0.4% decline in the labour force, alongside a 0.5 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context on prospective demand in South Nowra. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the employment profile of South Nowra indicates that local jobs should grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that income levels in the suburb of South Nowra exceed the national average, with a median of $59,579 and an average of $73,377. This compares to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be roughly $65,728 for the median and $80,950 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in South Nowra sit around the 53rd percentile nationally.
In terms of distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for 39.6% of residents (1,598 people), mirroring regional patterns where 29.9% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability is under substantial strain, with only 81.4% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 49th percentile, while its SEIFA income score falls 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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The mix of housing in South Nowra at the last Census consisted of 89.3% standalone houses and 10.7% other housing types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership rates in South Nowra lagged behind the Regional NSW benchmark, sitting at 23.1%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (41.6%) or occupied by tenants (35.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was significantly higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, coming in at $2,000, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $398 compared to the regional figure of $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs in South Nowra exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Nowra counted 1,066 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,360 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 make up the majority at 76.0% of all households, consisting of 36.7% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 13.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.0%, with single-person households representing 20.8% and group households making up 3.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Regional NSW average 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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The area experiences educational challenges, with university completion rates (17.5%) resting significantly below the NSW average of 32.2%. This situation presents both an obstacle and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 43.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (32.9%). Participation in study is notably strong, with 33.0% of residents currently undertaking formal education.
This proportion includes 13.1% attending primary schools, 8.0% in secondary schools, and 3.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in South Nowra reaches 49 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 490 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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Public transport data shows 49 active transit stops within South Nowra, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 39 different routes, which provide a total of 494 passenger trips weekly. Transport access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 171 meters from their nearest transit stop. Since the locality is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 97%. Average car ownership stands at 1.5 per household. A relatively low 8.8% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of pandemic conditions.
Service frequency averages 70 daily trips across all active routes, which translates to roughly 10 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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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 indicators demonstrate significant difficulties in South Nowra, according to AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with various health conditions impacting both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very high at roughly 56% of the population (~2,257 people). This is higher than the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW. The most prevalent health issues in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.1 and 8.9% of residents, respectively, while 65.9% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age cohort experiences notable health difficulties with higher rates of chronic illness. The suburb has 15.3% of its population aged 65 and over (617 people), which is below the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Health profiles among older residents show some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally aligning with the broader population.
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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South Nowra exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 88.0% of the population, 83.3% of residents born in Australia, and 88.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, accounting for 49.5% of residents. However, the most distinct variation is in Hinduism, which is practiced by 3.9% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Looking at parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in South Nowra are Australian, representing 31.9% of the population, English at 28.0%, and Australian Aboriginal at 7.0%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Maltese background accounts for 0.7% of South Nowra (compared to 0.4% regionally), Hungarian makes up 0.3% (compared to 0.2%), and Indian stands at 3.3% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Nowra is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 28.1% 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 median age of 33 years in South Nowra is substantially lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and also below the national average of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, there is a distinct over-representation of the 25 - 34 demographic (16.9% locally) and an under-representation of the 55 - 64 age bracket (7.9%). Post-2021 Census figures show the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 15.1% to 17.5% of the population, and the 65 to 74 cohort has risen from 8.4% to 9.9%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 16.0% to 14.4%.
Demographic projections for 2041 point to major age shifts in the suburb of South Nowra. Leading this change, the 25 to 34 age bracket is expected to expand by 52% (an increase of 353 people), rising to 1,036 from 682.
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 Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month 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 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 445 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,165 at the 2021 Census → 4,037 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 May 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.