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The median house price in South West Rocks is $755k, with units at $600k. House values have moved 5.2% a year compounded over five years.
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South West Rocks has an estimated 5,179 residents, up from 5,058 at the 2021 Census — a change of 121 people, or 2.4%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 77% of areas nationally. 247 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 379 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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Following an examination of ABS demographic data updates for the wider region alongside recent residential addresses confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of South West Rocks has a projected population of approximately 5,179 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 121 individuals (2.4%) relative to the 5,058 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated from a base resident count of 5,163, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS demographic release from June 2025, combined with an extra 247 validated new addresses registered after the Census date.
Based on these figures, the population density stands at 378 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density housing conditions and scope for future expansion. Throughout the last ten years, the suburb of South West Rocks has exhibited stable upward demographic trends, registering a 1.0% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the figures of the surrounding SA3. Demographic gains in the area were mostly driven by arrivals from other states, which made up approximately 83.0% of the total growth during the latest intervals. Projections for each SA2 zone published in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 regions lack this data coverage, projections at the SA2 scale from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as a baseline are applied. Demographic trends across age groups derived from these sets are also mapped to all sectors for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. In light of these anticipated demographic adjustments, population growth is projected to exceed the median for non-metropolitan Australian regions, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating the suburb of South West Rocks is set to add 986 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 18.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
382 new dwellings have been approved in South West Rocks over the past five years, an average of 76 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 95 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 29, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building permit statistics assigned from regional data indicates that the suburb of South West Rocks averaged approximately 76 residential permits annually, representing about 382 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 27 permits have been documented. With an average of only 0.5 new residents arriving for each completed home during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, residential construction is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand, presenting purchasers with more opportunities and supporting population growth that could outpace current projections, while new residential projects carry an average building cost of $429,000, which is slightly higher than regional averages and points to a focus on premium builds.
Additionally, commercial development approvals total $92,000 for the current financial year, suggesting minimal commercial building activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, the suburb of South West Rocks records 170.0% more residential construction on a per capita basis, giving buyers a wider selection. This volume is significantly above the national benchmark, showing high developer confidence in the local market. Residential construction comprises 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% multi-unit developments, keeping the established low-density profile of the area with a focus on family-oriented properties suited for those wanting space. The region averages approximately 53 residents for each dwelling approval, reflecting a low-density residential market. Future forecasts indicate that the suburb of South West Rocks will add 970 residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections. Based on current building trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially driving growth beyond current population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around South West Rocks
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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 West Rocks, worth an estimated $40 million. A further 29 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $219 million. 12 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities. 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 infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning changes are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 8 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include Broadlands South West Rocks, Maxus Gardens Estate, Seascape Grove Estate, and Seabreeze Estate, with details on the most significant initiatives provided in the following list.
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Broadlands South West Rocks
Broadlands South West Rocks is an over-50s land lease lifestyle community spanning 4 hectares in the coastal town of South West Rocks on the NSW Mid-North Coast. The State Significant Development comprises 101 residential dwellings supported by two community facilities including a wellness centre, clubhouse, pickleball court, and landscaped outdoor recreation spaces. Designed by King and Campbell Architects, the project is owned and operated by Broadlands and managed via Corio Developments, targeting affordable lifestyle-focused living for active retirees.The development was determined by the NSW Housing Delivery Authority and pre-construction compliance works are underway.
Maxus Gardens Estate
Boutique coastal land subdivision covering approximately 3.98 hectares on the high side of Gregory Street in South West Rocks, delivering 44 residential lots ranging from around 505 sqm to 1,815 sqm. The estate has an approved development consent and is subject to a planning agreement (VPA) with Kempsey Shire Council. Civil works have previously been carried out on site to activate the consent, and titled lots have progressively released to the market since 2021. The estate sits close to South West Rocks Public School and the town's beaches, golf course and shopping precinct.
Seascape Grove Estate
A residential land subdivision being released in stages. Stage 4 is the current release, with lots available for sale.
Seabreeze Estate
A masterplanned land estate adjacent to the coast, offering level lots for new home construction with design guidelines to ensure a high standard of living.
Back Creek Foreshore Upgrades
Improvements to the Back Creek foreshore area, including a new footbridge, enhanced public amenities with improved accessibility, additional picnic tables and seating, and car park asphalting to improve the recreational space for the community.
Horseshoe Bay Reserve Revitalisation
Upgrades to the Horseshoe Bay Reserve including a new footpath linking the headland to the surf club, and improvements to car parking and picnic facilities to enhance community access and amenity.
Nine-Building North Coast Complex
A nine-building complex of 282 apartments on a 4.82ha vacant greenfield site. The development features a mix of residential and retail, permitted within the medium-density residential zoning. Stage 2 includes four residential buildings up to five storeys with 108 units, offering one to four-bedroom apartments. The second tranche includes five buildings of up to six storeys with 175 residential and serviced apartments, plus 1000 sqm of retail outlets. This project overlaps with 'The Rocks' development, but the proposed expansion of 'The Rocks' for 282 apartments was refused in 2024, confirming this as a distinct project.
14-22 Boundary Street Macksville - Serviced Apartments Conversion
Proposed adaptive re-use of the former Macksville Community Health Centre into tourism and visitor accommodation. DA2023/067 (Romsen Pty Ltd) seeks to convert the existing low-rise hospital buildings into 80 self-contained serviced apartments and a 9-room staff residence, with a new 25 m swimming pool, private restaurant, gym conversion, multi-purpose sports court and upgraded landscaping. The site is zoned R1 General Residential and is bounded by Giinagay Way to the east and Nancye Roberts Drive to the west.As at the latest available council reporting the application remained under assessment with additional information requested; no public evidence of final determination has been identified as of mid-2026.
1,789 residents of South West Rocks are employed, from a labour force of 1,875. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 41.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,441, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of South West Rocks features a balanced labor force consisting of white-collar and blue-collar workers, with a solid representation of essential service sectors and a jobless rate of 4.6%, based on aggregated regional statistics compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,789, while the unemployment rate was 0.5% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, and the participation rate was considerably lower, standing at 41.6% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that only 12.8% of residents worked from their homes, although this may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The local economy shows a distinct concentration in accommodation & food services, with its employment share reaching 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is less prominent, employing only 2.5% of the workforce compared to 5.3% across the region. Comparisons between the census working population and the resident workforce suggest that local employment options within the area are limited. Based on SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider geographic regions by AreaSearch, the labor force shrank by 4.6% during the 12 months leading to March 2026, accompanied by a 5.0% drop in total employment, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on expected demand trends. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local labor profile suggests that local employment would grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in South West Rocks is $980 a week (about $51,000 a year), with median personal income at $533 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,917 a year against an average of $51,277. 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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Based on aggregated ATO postcode statistics from the financial year 2023 release, taxpayers in the suburb of South West Rocks recorded a median income of $39,917 and an average income of $51,277. These figures sit below national averages and compare to median and average markers of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would stand at roughly $44,036 for the median and $56,569 for the average. According to 2021 Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of South West Rocks fall between the 2nd and 5th percentiles nationwide.
The largest income bracket contains 32.1% of residents (1,662 people) earning in the $400 - 799 range, which contrasts with regional trends where 29.9% of the population falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 category. Lower-income households are highly represented, with 40.2% of households receiving less than $800 weekly, highlighting financial strain for many locals. Mortgage and rent costs create significant pressure, leaving residents with only 84.5% of their income, which ranks in the 4th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
South West Rocks had 2,186 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 13% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 55% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $323 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 33.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 35.7%. 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 housing mix in the suburb of South West Rocks consisted of 81.1% separate houses and 18.9% alternative housing types such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership was notably high in the suburb of South West Rocks, with 54.8% of dwellings owned outright, while the remaining homes were occupied by buyers with a mortgage (20.3%) or tenants (24.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 was significantly lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $323 was slightly below the regional benchmark of $330.
Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of South West Rocks are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South West Rocks counted 2,186 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 40% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 66.3%, consisting of couples with children at 16.1%, couples without children at 39.8%, and single-parent households at 9.4%. The remaining 33.7% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 30.9% and group households accounting for 3.0%. The median household size of 2.1 persons is below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.3% of adults in South West Rocks hold a university qualification, including 10.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 33.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 329 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 962 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 local population presents lower rates of higher education, with university graduation rates at 14.3%, which is significantly below the NSW state average of 32.2%. This profile presents both a difficulty and a focus area for future educational programs. Undergraduate degrees are held by 10.4% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 43.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 33.0%. A significant 20.4% of the local population is enrolled in formal studies.
This total includes 8.0% of residents attending primary school, 5.5% in high school, and 1.9% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in South West Rocks reaches 25 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 270 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of public transit indicates there are 25 active transport stops in the suburb of South West Rocks, which are served by buses. These stops accommodate 14 different routes that provide a combined total of 268 weekly passenger services. Access to transit is highly rated, with residents living an average of 177 meters from their closest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of working residents travel elsewhere for employment, with private cars being the main transport choice at 90%, followed by walking at 7%. Households average 1.2 vehicles, which is lower than the regional average.
A relatively small share of residents, 12.8%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic regulations. Transit services average 38 runs per day across all active routes, representing roughly 10 weekly runs for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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55.5% of residents in South West Rocks report no long-term health condition. 9.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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The suburb of South West Rocks shows notable public health difficulties based on AreaSearch analysis of local mortality and chronic illness rates, with health conditions present across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is very low, held by only about 47% of the population (~2,448 people). This is lower than the Regional NSW average of 51.9% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. The most common medical diagnoses among local residents are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 14.7% and 9.0% of the population respectively, while 55.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age cohort exhibits high rates of chronic health issues. Residents aged 65 and over make up 41.2% of the population (2,133 people), which is significantly higher than the 23.4% average across Regional NSW. Senior health indicators present some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
South West Rocks is largely Australian-born, at 89.6% of residents, with 3.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.8%) and Australian (30.3%). 4.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of South West Rocks exhibits lower cultural diversity than average, with 89.6% of residents born in Australia, 91.3% holding citizenship, and 97.0% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 57.5% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of South West Rocks are English at 34.8%, Australian at 30.3%, and Irish at 10.0%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Australian Aboriginal residents represent 4.6% of the population, which matches the regional level of 4.6%, while Scottish ancestry stands at 8.1% compared to 8.0% regionally, and French ancestry is recorded at 0.4%, matching the regional figure of 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South West Rocks is 58, older than 98% of areas nationally. 14.2% 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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With a median age of 58, the suburb of South West Rocks is considerably older than the Regional NSW median of 43 and the Australian median of 38. The 65 to 74 age bracket is highly represented at 20.5% of the population, whereas the 25 to 34 group is small at 6.5%. This concentration of residents aged 65 to 74 is much higher than the national share of 9.4%. Since 2021, the group aged 75 to 84 has increased from 12.6% to 15.5% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has grown from 8.0% to 9.7%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 9.6% to 7.9% and the 55 to 64 group declined from 15.9% to 14.4%. Demographic projections indicate the age structure will change significantly by 2041, led by a 75% increase in residents aged 85 and over, growing from 269 to 471 people. The 15 to 24 cohort is projected to see a smaller increase of 7%, adding only 28 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for South West Rocks
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — 247 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,058 at the 2021 Census → 5,179 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 (SAL13616). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.