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The median house price in Tanilba Bay is $815k, with units at $765k. House values have moved 6.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Tanilba Bay has an estimated 3,421 residents, up from 3,237 at the 2021 Census — a change of 184 people, or 5.7%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 50.0% of that increase. That puts 263 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluation of regional ABS updates and address confirmations since the Census, the suburb of Tanilba Bay has an estimated population of 3,421 in May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census total of 3,237 residents, this represents an addition of 184 people (5.7%). This projection builds upon an estimated resident count of 3,418, which AreaSearch calculated from the June 2025 ABS ERP release combined with 18 newly verified addresses since the Census. With a density of 262 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space for residents and scope for future expansion.
The 5.7% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaces the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and the SA3 area, establishing the suburb as a local leader in growth. The main driver of this expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 50.0% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year from ABS and Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 unit. Where coverage is missing, NSW State Government SA2 forecasts from 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Demographic growth patterns by age bracket from these datasets are projected forward for all locations between 2032 and 2041. Anticipated changes point to growth exceeding the national non-metropolitan median, with the suburb of Tanilba Bay expected to gain 512 residents by 2041 under these combined SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 14.9% throughout the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
94 new dwellings have been approved in Tanilba Bay over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 5.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 52, running ahead of 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 building approvals compiled by AreaSearch from ABS data, the locality records an annual average of about 18 new residential permits, with approximately 94 dwellings approved throughout the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 48 to date in FY-26. In the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 1.9 new inhabitants arrived per new residence annually, pointing to balanced market conditions and equilibrium in supply and demand. However, this has surged to 4.4 people per home over the last 2 financial years, indicating mounting demand and reducing availability.
Residential projects carry an average building cost of $508,000, illustrating a developer focus on high-quality, upscale builds. Additionally, registered commercial approvals total $1.9 million for the current financial year, suggesting low levels of non-residential construction. Per-capita construction levels in Tanilba Bay align closely with the Rest of NSW, reinforcing local market equilibrium. Residential additions comprise 68.0% detached houses and 32.0% semi-detached properties or units, introducing a growing mix of attached layouts that cater to diverse budgets, spanning large family residences to budget-friendly smaller dwellings. This represents a notable change from the current housing landscape which is dominated by houses at 93.0%, reflecting a reduction in vacant land and answering to changing lifestyle choices and cost pressures. Given there are approximately 323 residents for every building permit, the area displays typical low-density traits. Looking forward, the latest quarterly analysis by AreaSearch projects a population increase of 509 people in Tanilba Bay up to 2041. Current construction volumes appear to match upcoming needs, which should support steady market dynamics and limit major price hikes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Tanilba Bay
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tanilba Bay, worth an estimated $20 million. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.15 billion. 7 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and tourism. 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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Developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and strategic planning schemes are critical drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 2 key developments set to influence the locality. Major works include The Caswell Supported Living Village, the Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan (LEP) & Development Control Plan (DCP), the Port Stephens Housing Delivery Program, and the Nelson Bay Road Duplication - Williamtown to Bobs Farm, with the following details focusing on the most significant initiatives.
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The Caswell Supported Living Village
The Caswell is an over 55s supported independent living village being constructed on the site of the former Tilligerry Plaza in Tanilba Bay. The development comprises 51 self-contained one and two-bedroom villas integrated with 24/7 care management services, a community clubhouse, and dedicated recreational amenities.
Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan (LEP) & Development Control Plan (DCP)
Comprehensive planning documents that guide planning decisions, land use, zoning, development standards, and assessment requirements for the entire Port Stephens local government area, which includes Fingal Bay. The Development Control Plan (DCP) provides further detailed guidance to the broader Local Environmental Plan (LEP).
57-59 Beatty Boulevard Mixed-Use Retail + Childcare Centre
A purpose-built facility featuring an 81-place childcare centre operated by Discover and Learn Academy, along with 104sqm of separate office space. The project includes 25 car spaces and was completed in late 2024, providing early education and community services in Tanilba Bay.
The Bay Resort
A State Significant Development proposal (SSD-5916) for an eco-tourism resort called 'The Bay Resort' at 4177 Nelson Bay Road, Anna Bay, opposite the Caltex service station. The development comprises 68 units, 51 villas, and a multi-purpose amenity building with a cafe, gym, and administration building, accessed via raised boardwalks with saltmarsh restoration and water sensitive urban design. The original 2015 application was refused by the state government in February 2020 on grounds it did not adequately assess environmental and community impacts.A redesigned, lighter-footprint version was placed back on public exhibition in 2021. The NSW Planning Portal now lists the project's current status as Determination, with the application refused and the Land and Environment Court recorded as the decider. The site remains zoned RU2 Rural Landscape and there is no evidence of an active resubmission at this address.
36 Port Stephens Drive Residential Development
A 46-hectare development site at 36 Port Stephens Drive in Anna Bay, currently offered for sale by Expressions of Interest. The site presents a prime opportunity for residential subdivision, land lease communities, or housing estates. Note: A nearby planning proposal by AB Rise Pty Ltd for 584 homes on a 125ha site (Gan Gan Road) was rejected on appeal in 2025 due to flooding and ecological concerns, highlighting the area's strict environmental considerations.
Salamander Bay Shopping Centre Expansion
Commercial hub expansion including standalone ALDI store, Woolworths service station, medical centre, specialty retail outlets, and enhanced parking facilities. The shopping centre was acquired by Charter Hall Group for $174.5 million in 2017 and rebranded as Salamander Bay Square.
Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan
Port Stephens Council's adopted place plan for Salamander Bay Town Centre sets a long-term framework to strengthen the Tomaree Peninsula's key commercial and community hub. The plan supports public domain improvements, better pedestrian and traffic circulation, activation, public art, landscaping, protection of nearby wetland and koala habitat values, and future mixed-use outcomes. Current implementation includes council-owned development opportunities at 10 Central Avenue for a health facility, with expressions of interest closing 26 May 2026, and 155 Salamander Way for retail, local services and diverse low-rise to mid-rise housing, with the next step being lodgement of a development application.
100 Salamander Way Residential Development
Council-led planning proposal to rezone 88 hectares of land to deliver approximately 110 residential lots with mixed-density housing including detached houses, townhouses and multi-dwelling units for over 300 residents. The development will retain 83% of the site (73 hectares) for environmental conservation through biobanking, with a 1-hectare tree planting buffer zone to support wildlife movement. Proceeds from land sales will fund the Roads Acceleration Program, intersection upgrades including a new roundabout at the Salamander Way entrance, footpath connections to the Salamander Bay Town Centre, and environmental management.Public exhibition and a public hearing are expected to commence early 2026.
1,306 residents of Tanilba Bay are employed, from a labour force of 1,378. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 46.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,090, about 90% 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 Tanilba Bay features a balanced mix of manual and professional roles, with key service sectors strongly represented, an unemployment level of 5.2%, and a 3.6% annual increase in jobs based on statistical counts compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there are 1,306 employed local residents, with unemployment tracking 1.1% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, and the participation rate sitting considerably lower at 46.8% versus 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a moderate 17.0% of the working population operated from home, though this may reflect temporary Covid-19 restrictions.
Retail trade, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance represent the primary sectors employing local residents. The workforce shows a notable concentration in the accommodation & food sector, where the job share is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training accounts for just 5.3% of local employment, compared to 9.6% across Regional NSW. Discrepancies between the resident workforce and locally available jobs in the Census suggest that the immediate area provides few employment options. According to AreaSearch research of ABS and SALM figures from wider areas, the past 12 months experienced a 3.6% rise in jobs alongside a 2.1% expansion of the labor pool, leading to a 1.3 percentage point drop in unemployment. This stands in contrast to Regional NSW, which recorded a 0.9% job decline, a 0.4% drop in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide an indication of prospective employment trends for Tanilba Bay. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% in five years and 13.7% in ten years, though trends vary across industries. Correlating these sector-specific rates with the local workforce composition indicates Tanilba Bay could see employment growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, representing a simple weighted projection that does not factor in local population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tanilba Bay is $1,131 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $582 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,155 a year against an average of $54,878. 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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Postcode-level ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal that the suburb of Tanilba Bay has a median taxpayer income of $45,155 and an average of $54,878. These sums sit below national averages, in contrast to a median of $52,390 and average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusted for a 10.32% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $49,815 for the median and $60,541 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual, household, and family earnings in the area were positioned between the 9th and 9th percentiles across the country.
In terms of distribution, the $800 - 1,499 income tier is the most common, accounting for 29.5% of the population (1,009 people), whereas metropolitan areas see the $1,500 - 2,999 range lead at 29.9%. Mortgage and rental costs create heavy financial stress, leaving just 81.6% of disposable income, which ranks in the 9th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tanilba Bay had 1,279 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 33.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, residential properties in Tanilba Bay consisted of 93.4% standalone houses and 6.6% alternative housing structures like semi-detached units, apartments, or other options, compared to Regional NSW where houses make up 82.6% and other formats represent 17.4%. Outright home ownership stood at 43.0%, outperforming the Regional NSW average, while the rest of the properties were either under mortgage (29.4%) or occupied by tenants (27.6%). The typical monthly mortgage commitment of $1,517 sat well below the Regional NSW median of $1,733, whereas weekly rent was recorded at $380, higher than the regional benchmark of $330.
Compared nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, but rents are higher than the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tanilba Bay counted 1,279 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,352 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 26% 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 constitute the majority of local households at 70.0%, comprising 33.8% couples without children, 22.4% couples with children, and 12.6% one-parent households. Single-person dwellings make up 26.0% and group homes account for 3.4% of the remaining 30.0% of non-family living arrangements. The typical household size is 2.4 residents, matching the Regional NSW average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.2% of adults in Tanilba Bay hold a university qualification, including 7.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 33.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 379 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 913 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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Academic attainment levels show a gap, with university graduation rates at 11.2%, which is significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap highlights a need for dedicated educational programs. Bachelor-level degrees represent 7.6% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and practical certifications are highly represented, with 43.2% of locals aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificate courses at 33.8%. A total of 24.3% of local residents are enrolled in formal studies. This segment includes 8.5% attending primary school, 7.7% in high school, and 2.1% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tanilba Bay reaches 34 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 270 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 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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An evaluation of public transit shows 34 operational transit stops in Tanilba Bay, which are serviced by a combination of buses. Residents have access to 25 distinct routes that run a total of 269 passenger journeys each week. Local access is rated highly, with the average distance to a transit stop measuring 162 meters. Given the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of working residents travel elsewhere, with cars being the primary mode of travel for 95%. Homes have an average of 1.5 vehicles. Around 17.0% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which could reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Transit schedules show an average of 38 daily journeys across all local routes, which translates to about 7 passenger trips per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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56.8% of residents in Tanilba Bay report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 10.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.7% 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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Local health statistics reviewed by AreaSearch point to significant difficulties, including notable rates of common chronic illnesses across different age brackets and high mortality figures. Private medical insurance coverage is low at about 49% of all residents (~1,665 people), contrasting with a regional rate of 51.9% in Regional NSW and a nationwide average of 55.7%. The main health concerns reported locally are arthritis and mental health disorders, affecting 11.7% and 10.2% of the population. A total of 56.8% of individuals reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
The local labor force experiences elevated levels of long-term health issues. Inhabitants aged 65 and over represent 29.0% of the population (992 people), which exceeds the Regional NSW rate of 23.4%. Health profiles among older residents present some difficulties, with countrywide standings generally tracking average metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tanilba Bay is largely Australian-born, at 88.5% of residents, with 2.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.4%) and Australian (32.1%). 5.4% 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 local population displays low cultural diversity, with 88.5% of residents born within Australia, 92.6% holding Australian citizenship, and 97.4% communicating solely in English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 54.5% of local residents, compared to 55.9% in Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral heritage, the three most common backgrounds in the area are English at 33.4%, Australian at 32.1%, and Scottish at 7.9%. Some distinct deviations exist relative to wider regional proportions: Australian Aboriginal heritage is prominent at 5.4% of the population (compared to 4.6% regionally), Macedonian ancestry is recorded at 0.2% (compared to 0.4%), and Maltese ancestry is at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tanilba Bay is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 21.7% 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 Tanilba Bay is 48 years, which is older than the Regional NSW figure of 43 and the nationwide median of 38. In the local age distribution, the 75 - 84 demographic is highly represented at 11.0%, whereas the 5 - 14 group is smaller at 9.7% compared to Regional NSW. Following the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group rose from 9.6% to 11.7% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket expanded from 9.8% to 11.0%. Over the same timeframe, the 5 to 14 cohort fell from 11.3% to 9.7%, and the 45 to 54 age bracket dropped from 11.5% to 10.4%.
Future demographic models indicate that the age breakdown will shift by 2041, with the 25 to 34 group projected to rise by 115 individuals (32%) from 362 to 478, while the 15 to 24 range is anticipated to contract by 26.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tanilba Bay
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 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 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 — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,237 at the 2021 Census → 3,421 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 (SAL13764). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.