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St Arnaud has an estimated 2,234 residents, down from 2,318 at the 2021 Census — a change of 84 people, or 3.6%. Density is about 32 people per 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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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region and subsequent address validations by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of St Arnaud has an estimated population of 2,234 in May 2026. This represents a contraction of 84 individuals (3.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 2,318 residents. This shift is calculated from the 2,234 inhabitant figure determined by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP statistics combined with 4 validated new addresses added post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 32 persons per square kilometer, which ensures a spacious living environment.
The -3.6% decline recorded since the census is within 2.0 percentage points of the broader SA3 region's rate of -1.6%, showing comparable population pressures. Gains in the local population were mostly fueled by overseas migration, which made up roughly 89.0% of the overall population growth during recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied to each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs Victorian State Government LGA and Regional estimates from 2023, adjusted via a weighted aggregation of growth rates from the LGA to the SA2 level. The age-bracket growth trends from these models are also extended to all districts for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic changes, the suburb of St Arnaud is projected to experience growth slightly below the median rate of non-metropolitan Australia, expanding by 267 residents by 2041 according to aggregated SA2 models, which translates to a total increase of 11.9% over the 16 years.
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Property development is very limited in the suburb of St Arnaud, averaging 2 dwelling approvals each year, with a total of 13 recorded over the last five years. Minimal construction volumes like these are typical for regional settings where the demand for new housing is quiet and building tasks are naturally constrained by local market requirements and available infrastructure. Because the volume of approvals is so low, single construction projects can disproportionately skew year-on-year growth and relative development metrics. Residential building activity in the suburb of St Arnaud is significantly quieter than in the Rest of Vic.
and sits far below national averages. In addition, recent construction permits have been exclusively for standalone houses, reflecting a regional demand for spacious and private properties. The ratio of 1121 people in the area for every single home approval underscores the quiet and low-intensity building market. Moving forward, the suburb of St Arnaud is projected to add 267 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, the local housing supply may struggle to accommodate this population expansion, which could intensify competition among buyers and put upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around St Arnaud
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 37 current infrastructure and development projects close to St Arnaud, worth an estimated $658 million. 8 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and sports & recreation. 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 have a significant influence on regional economic performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects likely to influence the local area. Key regional projects include the Melbourne To Adelaide Freight Rail Improvements, the Ararat to Maryborough Line Upgrades (Murray Basin Rail Project), the Regional Housing Fund, and the Victorian Renewable Energy Zones, with details provided on those most relevant to the locality.
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Tullaroop Road Residential Development
A shovel-ready residential development with planning permits approved for 19 modern two-bedroom dwellings on a 5000+m2 site, featuring landscaped gardens, communal barbecue area, and ample parking. Aimed at addressing the housing shortage in regional Victoria through social and affordable housing.
Maryborough and District Hospital Redevelopment
A $115 million transformative health project delivering a new multi-storey hospital tower featuring a 24/7 urgent care centre, 32-bed inpatient unit, maternity unit with two birthing suites, and two operating theatres. The redevelopment also includes a day medical centre for imaging and pathology, 80 additional car spaces, and the restoration of the heritage 1860s hospital facade. The facility enables the hospital to treat an additional 4,000 patients annually.
Maryborough Municipal Olympic Swimming Pool Upgrade
Renovation and rebuild of the heritage-listed Maryborough Municipal Olympic Pool Complex, the only heritage-listed outdoor Olympic-sized pool operating in regional Victoria. Stage One, completed in December 2024, delivered a full rebuild of the Octagonal Toddlers Pool, pavilion roof and carpentry repairs, and pump room restoration. Stage Two, currently in detailed design (due for completion by 30 October 2026) and fully funded, will replace the intermediate learn-to-swim pool with a new filtration system, balance tank, disability access ramp, a new standalone change room building, pavilion entry and kiosk upgrades, and site services works, with delivery expected across 2026 and 2027.Stage Three, also in detailed design, covers demolition and rebuild of the 50-metre pool, a new concourse, filtration system and connecting footpaths, but remains unfunded, with Council advocating to the Victorian Government for an additional 5 million AUD to proceed. The pool has been closed since 2022 after an independent assessment found the 50-metre pool at end-of-life due to structural cracking and subsidence.
Maryborough Central Activity District (MCAD)
The Maryborough Central Activity District (MCAD) involves significant public sector investment to revitalise key civic anchor sites in Central Maryborough. It aims to leverage these projects to drive public realm improvements, support affordable town-centre housing, and stimulate private sector investment in retail, tourism, hospitality, and services. The project includes re-imagining spaces like the Post Office, courthouse, and Town Hall as a civic square or open plaza, integrating urban infrastructure treatments to enhance walkability and connect key areas such as the Central Goldfields Art Gallery, High Street retail area, and the redeveloped Hospital precinct.The MCAD forms a central component of the Victorian Goldfields UNESCO World Heritage Bid.
Central Goldfields Land Use Framework Plan
Strategic land use planning project for Central Goldfields Shire covering Maryborough North, Flagstaff and Carisbrook. Comprises two components: the Maryborough, Carisbrook and Flagstaff Framework Plan (LUFP) identifying areas suitable for future housing and industrial growth, and the Rural Living Zone Review (URLO) assessing subdivision potential of rural living land. Draft plans were released for public consultation in August 2025, informed by a 2020 Population, Housing and Residential Settlement Strategy. Council adopted the Land Use Planning Framework and Urban Residential Land Opportunities documents at its 27 May 2026 meeting; a Planning Scheme Amendment to formally reference the documents is expected to follow.Funded by the Victorian Planning Authority under the Streamlining for Growth program.
Maryborough Town Hall Revitalisation
Revitalisation of the historic Maryborough Town Hall through a significant electrical upgrade to ensure community safety, support arts, civic activities, and align with modern standards as a regional centre. The main hall and lower hall are now open for community use.
Energy Breakthrough Event Infrastructure
Annual renewable energy education event held in Maryborough attracting over 250 teams and 5,000 students from across Victoria and beyond. The November 2025 event requires significant temporary infrastructure and supports STEM education, showcasing Maryborough as a regional education and innovation hub.
Maryborough Hospital Student Accommodation
A $4 million student accommodation facility at Maryborough and District Hospital providing 20 single bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, communal living areas, kitchen and dining areas, and landscaped gardens for medical, nursing and allied health students during training and work placements.
979 residents of St Arnaud are employed, from a labour force of 1,003. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 51.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,771, about 79% 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 workforce in the suburb of St Arnaud is evenly split between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with a solid presence in essential service industries and an unemployment rate sitting at just 2.4%, according to aggregated district data. In March 2026, there were 979 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate was 1.3% below the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, though participation in the labor force is much lower at 51.9% compared to 61.1% across Regional Vic. Census data reveals that a minimal 4.1% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Local jobs are heavily concentrated in the sectors of health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. The agricultural, forestry & fishing sector shows a particularly high concentration, employing workers at 2.1 times the regional average rate. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 5.2% of local employment, compared to 10.4% across Regional Vic. A comparison between the census working population and resident population suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat scarce. According to AreaSearch's compilation of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026, the local labor pool contracted by 4.1% and total employment fell by 1.6%, which caused the unemployment rate to drop by 2.4 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw a 0.1% decrease in employment, a 0.3% decline in its labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point fall in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in the suburb of St Arnaud. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local workforce structure to model potential employment shifts. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce mix suggests that employment in the suburb of St Arnaud could rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population projections.
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Median household income in St Arnaud is $920 a week (about $48,000 a year), with median personal income at $560 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,429 a year against an average of $48,282. 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of St Arnaud earn a median income of $40,429 and an average income of $48,282. These figures are below national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $50,954 and average of $62,728 in Regional Vic. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would be roughly $44,318 for the median and $52,927 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of St Arnaud are positioned between the 1st and 7th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of distribution, the largest cohort accounts for 35.5% of local taxpayers (793 people) earning between $400 - 799, differing from the wider region where 30.3% of earners fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. With 45.0% of residents earning under $800/week, lower-income households are highly prevalent, indicating tight family budgets. Even though living costs are low, leaving residents with 89.5% of their income, total disposable income sits at the 4th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Arnaud had 1,042 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $188 a week and the median mortgage repayment $867 a month. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of St Arnaud at the time of the latest Census consisted of 94.4% standalone houses and 5.6% alternative dwellings like apartments or semi-detached homes, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic. Outright home ownership in the suburb of St Arnaud was notably high at 50.6%, with mortgaged homes making up 28.6% and rented properties accounting for 20.8%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $867 was much lower than the Regional Vic. average, while the median weekly rent was $188, compared to regional averages of $1,430 and $285 respectively.
On a national level, housing costs in the suburb of St Arnaud are highly affordable, with median mortgages well below the Australian average of $1,863 and median rents substantially lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Arnaud counted 1,042 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 43% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 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 55.3%, consisting of couples without children at 26.8%, couples with children at 17.6%, and single parent households at 9.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 44.7% of homes, dominated by single-person households at 42.5% and group households at 2.2%. The median household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.4% of adults in St Arnaud hold a university qualification, including 9.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 28.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 370 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 974 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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Attainment levels in the area show distinct educational challenges, as university graduation rates stand at 12.4%, which is far below the VIC average of 33.4%. This highlights both a deficit and an opening for focused educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are most common at 9.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.1% and postgraduate degrees at 1.2%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prominent, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 28.6%. A significant 23.5% of the local population is enrolled in formal study.
This student cohort is composed of 9.2% in primary school, 6.9% in secondary school, and 1.9% in higher education.
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Getting around St Arnaud means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of transit options indicates there are 3 active public transport stops in the suburb of St Arnaud. These stops are connected to 3 separate routes, which provide a combined total of 23 passenger journeys per week. Local transit access is classified as limited, with the average distance to a stop being 705 meters. Because it is a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel at 87%, followed by walking at 10%. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.4 cars.
A small portion of residents, 4.1%, worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of COVID-19 pandemic conditions. Average transit service frequency is 3 runs per day across the network, which translates to roughly 7 weekly runs at each individual stop.
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56.0% of residents in St Arnaud report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 10.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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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Evaluations of mortality rates and chronic illness patterns by AreaSearch highlight significant health challenges in the suburb of St Arnaud, with common medical conditions visible across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, the rate of private health insurance is particularly low, covering only about 46% of the population (~1,028 people), compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 12.4% and 10.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 56.0% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.
The working-age bracket experiences notable health difficulties with high rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 33.2% of the population (741 people), exceeding the Regional Vic. proportion of 23.9%. Health metrics for seniors present difficulties, ranking higher than the general population on national scales.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
St Arnaud is largely Australian-born, at 93.1% of residents, with 2.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.4%) and Australian (33.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of St Arnaud exhibits lower cultural diversity metrics than average, with citizens making up 90.7% of the population, 93.1% born in Australia, and 97.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 58.3% of residents, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. Looking at parental birthplaces, the most common ancestries represented are English at 34.4%, Australian at 33.5%, and Scottish at 9.8%. There are also small variations compared to regional averages for other backgrounds: Hungarian is slightly higher at 0.3% (versus 0.2% regionally), Irish stands at 9.6% (versus 9.7%), and Maltese is recorded at 0.3% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Arnaud is 51, older than 94% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 20.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of St Arnaud is 51 years, which is older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and the Australian median of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented locally at 12.1%, compared to regional averages, whereas 35 - 44 year-olds are underrepresented at 9.7%. This local concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is far higher than the national figure of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has risen from 7.7% to 9.7%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.4% to 10.2%.
Significant shifts in age structure are projected by 2041, led by a 38% increase in the 45 to 54 cohort (adding 87 people to reach 315 from 227), while the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Arnaud
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,318 at the 2021 Census → 2,234 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 (SAL22334). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.