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The median house price in Taree is $590k, with units at $408k. House values have moved 6.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Taree has an estimated 17,124 residents, up from 16,715 at the 2021 Census — a change of 409 people, or 2.4%. 195 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 358 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 evaluation of broader regional ABS demographic releases alongside post-Census address validations conducted by AreaSearch, the suburb of Taree records an estimated population of approximately 17,124 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 409 people (2.4%) relative to the 2021 Census benchmark of 16,715 people. Such movement draws on an estimated resident population of 16,973 established by AreaSearch following the ABS ERP release (June 2025), in conjunction with 195 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The resulting population density is 357 persons per square kilometer, providing generous personal space alongside capacity for subsequent development.
The 2.4% post-census growth rate for the suburb of Taree trails the wider SA3 region (4.1%) by 1.7 percentage points, reflecting resilient local dynamics. Net overseas migration served as the foremost catalyst for demographic expansion, generating roughly 56.99999999999999% of total population additions over recent observation windows. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections across individual SA2 boundaries, published in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline year. For SA2 territories where this series is unavailable, NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 (benchmarked to 2021) are applied. Age-cohort expansion rates from these series are extended across all localities through 2032 to 2041. Looking toward long-term demographic trajectories, the suburb of Taree is anticipated to track slightly below the national non-metropolitan median, with aggregated SA2-level modeling forecasting an increase of 811 persons through 2041, representing a cumulative 3.9% rise over the 16 years.
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236 new dwellings have been approved in Taree over the past five years, an average of 47 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 54 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 69% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 79, 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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Analysis of ABS residential approval figures by AreaSearch across statistical divisions indicates that Taree has averaged roughly 47 dwelling approvals annually, accumulating an estimated 236 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 79 approvals have been recorded. With new construction adding an average of just 0.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), residential construction activity is keeping pace with or exceeding local demand, expanding options for purchasers and facilitating population increases beyond current projections. Meanwhile, construction costs for new dwellings average $379,000, aligning with regional standards.
Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $34.3 million during this financial year, pointing to active private investment. On a per-capita basis, residential building approvals in Taree run at approximately two-thirds the rate of Rest of NSW, positioning the locality in the 53rd percentile among nationally assessed regions. This lower activity level relative to both state and national benchmarks signals local market maturity alongside possible planning constraints. Compositionally, recent approvals consist of 69.0% detached dwellings and 31.0% townhouses or apartments, demonstrating a growing presence of medium-density formats that widen choices across price points, spanning traditional family houses to more accessible, compact designs. With roughly 270 people per approval, the area maintains low-density characteristics. Long-term outlooks indicate Taree will gain 660 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly AreaSearch benchmark. At current rates of building activity, future dwelling completions should comfortably accommodate incoming demand, supporting favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially underpinning growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Taree, worth an estimated $953 million. A further 43 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.06 billion. 15 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. 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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Strategic planning policies, major civil works, and regional infrastructure upgrades exert a defining influence on local socio-economic outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 15 projects with prospective local impacts. Prominent initiatives include Manning Base Hospital Redevelopment Stage 2, Manning Base Hospital Redevelopment Stage 2, Taree Station Rail Infrastructure Upgrades, and Figtrees on the Manning, with key undertakings outlined below.
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Manning Base Hospital Redevelopment Stage 2
The Manning Base Hospital Redevelopment Stage 2 is a major health infrastructure project delivering a new four-storey clinical services building. Key features include a Coronary Care Unit, inpatient units, a new mortuary, pharmacy, and pathology spaces. The design incorporates a contemporary facade reflecting the local area and improved campus connectivity. Following the completion of early demolition works in late 2025, the project is currently undergoing assessment of the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) after the public exhibition period closed in February 2026.Hansen Yuncken has been appointed as the Early Contractor Involvement building partner.
Manning Base Hospital Redevelopment Stage 2
The $180 million Stage 2 redevelopment features a new clinical services building with inpatient units, a Close Observation Unit for cardiac care, and new pathology, pharmacy, and mortuary spaces. The design includes an additional level for future expansion and a functional facade reflecting the local area. As of May 2026, the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) has concluded public exhibition, and Hansen Yuncken has been appointed as the Early Contractor Involvement building partner to finalise designs.Early demolition and enabling works were completed in late 2025.
Bushland Drive Retail Premises Development
The development involves the construction of specialized retail premises and a Torrens title subdivision of an 8.5-hectare site into 4 lots, including a new access road. Positioned in Taree's central industrial precinct adjacent to Bunnings Warehouse, the project facilitates the expansion of large-format retail services. Following its sale by the NSW Government in 2021, the site has transitioned from light industrial planning into an active commercial development hub.
Figtrees on the Manning
A major mixed-use waterfront renewal project transforming 20 hectares of the Manning River foreshore. The development integrates public infrastructure including a new boardwalk, cycleways, and road upgrades with private investment. Planned features include approximately 500 residential units, vertical independent living retirement towers, commercial spaces for cafes and retail, and a future marina, creating a vital link between Taree CBD and the eastern recreation precinct.
Taree Station Rail Infrastructure Upgrades
Rail infrastructure upgrades at Taree Station as part of the NSW Government's Mariyung and Regional Rail fleet projects. Works include installing underground service routes, water supply systems, new staff footpath and lighting within the rail corridor, and new signs, posts and markers. Construction is underway from 5 May to 30 June 2026, following site investigations completed in 2024. Part of a broader NSW rail infrastructure modernisation program spanning stations and stabling yards across the state.
Taree Heights Estate
Residential land development by Landlink Property Group with house and land packages from $235,000. Features blocks ranging from 702sqm to 1,758sqm with average 21m frontage. Located in newest land development in Taree area with mountain views, close to amenities. Marketed by Niche Real Estate and Property Solutions.
Euca Valley Residential Subdivision
Euca Valley is a staged residential subdivision on 86.5 hectares at Kolodong Road, Taree, between Taree and Wingham. Originally approved for 478 lots in October 2022, a modification application was lodged in September 2023 seeking to increase the total to 529 lots, with the current approved figure understood to be approximately 525 lots across 19 stages. Lot sizes range from 450 to 1,740 square metres. The development includes new parks, walking trails, and key infrastructure works including a roundabout at the Wingham Road and Kolodong Road intersection.Construction is underway with homes completed and sold on-site from 2025.
Manning Mall Shopping Centre Acquisition
10,800sqm sub-regional shopping centre acquired by Centuria Capital Group for $34.85 million. Anchored by high-performing Coles Supermarket and Target, with 27 specialty stores and 422 car parks. Located on 29,740sqm freehold island site in heart of Taree CBD with 94% occupancy and 4.95-year WALE. Managed by ASX-listed Centuria with $20.5 billion assets under management.
6,208 residents of Taree are employed, from a labour force of 6,839. Unemployment sits at 9.2%, with participation at 48.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 local labour force in Taree demonstrates a balanced distribution across professional and manual occupations, with substantial representation across core service sectors and an unemployment rate of 9.2%, according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,208, while the local jobless rate sits 5.1% above the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, highlighting clear opportunities for labour market improvement. Participation in the labour market is notably subdued at 48.8%, compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records indicate that 5.7% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though this figure reflects prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Major sectors of employment among local residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Specialisation in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, with the sector's local workforce concentration reaching 1.6 times that of the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a small share at 1.6% of employment, below the 5.3% observed regionally. In addition, comparing the count of resident workers against the local daytime workforce from Census records suggests restricted local job creation. Based on AreaSearch evaluation of broader ABS and SALM figures, the trailing 12-month period recorded a 3.6% reduction in the total workforce and a 4.6% fall in employed persons, driving a 1.0 percentage points increase in unemployment. Over the same timeframe across Regional NSW, employment contracted by 0.9%, the labour force declined by 0.4%, and the jobless rate climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Broader structural trends can be gauged from Jobs and Skills Australia national projections dated Mar-26, which have been aligned with the local industry profile across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across industries. Applying these sector-level expectations to the local workforce structure indicates prospective employment gains of 6.8% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (noting this represents a weighted industry extrapolation for indicative purposes and excludes local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Taree is $968 a week (about $50,000 a year), with median personal income at $544 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,229 a year against an average of $49,014. 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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Taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Taree track below national benchmarks according to ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Median taxable income sits at $40,229 while mean earnings reach $49,014, whereas Regional NSW records figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary benchmarks are estimated at roughly $44,381 (median) and $54,072 (average) as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census metrics, household, family, and individual incomes for Taree place between the 2nd and 6th percentiles across the country.
The dominant weekly individual earnings bracket of $400 - 799 encompasses 32.3% of local residents (5,531 individuals), in contrast to metropolitan centres where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. With 42.1% earning under $800/week, lower-income households are heavily represented, pointing to widespread financial constraints. Housing affordability is particularly strained, with residual income at 81.3%, placing the locality in the 4th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Taree had 6,682 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 10% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $289 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 29.9% 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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Residential housing stock in Taree at the most recent Census was composed of 78.3% separate houses and 21.7% attached, apartment, or other dwellings, contrasting with Regional NSW distributions of 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership aligned with the wider regional standard at 38.3%, while the remaining tenure was split between properties with a mortgage (23.0%) and rental accommodation (38.7%). Monthly mortgage repayments in the suburb averaged a median of $1,300, notably below the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while median weekly rent stood at $289 compared to $330 regionally.
On a national level, Taree mortgage costs remain well under the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Taree counted 6,682 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 36% 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 living arrangements at 61.3% of all households, consisting of 17.8% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 16.1% single parent families. The remaining 38.7% comprises non-family living situations, with lone person households representing 35.7% and group households making up 3.1%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.2 people, lower than the Regional NSW median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.5% of adults in Taree hold a university qualification, including 8.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 31.5% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 3,766 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 884 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment across the locality presents notable challenges, with the proportion of university-qualified residents (12.5%) lagging well behind the NSW benchmark of 32.2%, highlighting key targets for future educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications represent 8.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Technical and trade accreditations are prominent, with 40.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (31.5%). Levels of educational engagement are strong, with 28.1% of the local population currently undertaking formal study. This cohort comprises 11.0% attending primary school, 8.1% in secondary education, and 2.0% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Taree reaches 344 stops on 58 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport networks within Taree include 344 active stops across bus and rail services, operated across 58 separate routes that deliver a total of 1,079 weekly passenger trips. Local transit connectivity is high, with an average distance of 126 meters from homes to the nearest boarding point. As a primarily residential community, outward travel is standard, with private vehicles serving as the principal mode of travel for 93% of commuters. Motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.1 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional benchmark. In addition, 5.7% of residents reported working from home at the 2021 Census, a figure likely influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Across the entire network, route frequencies average 154 trips per day, translating to roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping displays the 100 nearest stops relative to the centrepoint of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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54.4% of residents in Taree report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 11.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.1 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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Significant public health needs are evident in Taree based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic disease rates, which impact both younger and older demographic groups. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, held by roughly 46% of the population (~7,943 people), below the Regional NSW level of 51.9% and the national average of 55.7%. The prevailing chronic health conditions reported across the community are arthritis and mental health issues, which affect 12.2 and 11.6% of residents respectively, while 54.4% reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age residents experience elevated rates of long-term health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 26.6% of the local population (4,554 people), exceeding the 23.3% share seen across Regional NSW, with older cohorts recording health outcomes that track consistently with broader national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Taree is largely Australian-born, at 90.2% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.2%) and English (31.5%). 9.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Taree trend below national norms, with Australian citizens comprising 88.6% of residents, 90.2% born in Australia, and 94.9% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 57.6% of the local population compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parental lineage, the primary ancestries reported across Taree are Australian at 32.2%, English at 31.5%, and Australian Aboriginal at 9.0%. Specific minority backgrounds also show distinct representation, including Lebanese at 0.2% (matching 0.2% regionally), Filipino at 0.9% (compared to 0.6% across Regional NSW), and Korean at 0.1% (aligned with 0.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Taree is 44, older than 80% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Age distributions in the suburb of Taree align closely with wider Regional NSW benchmarks, showing a maximum variance of 3.3 percentage points across cohorts. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 44 as at August 2026, slightly lower than the 45 recorded at the 2021 Census and 1 year older than the Regional NSW figure of 43 from that same Census, compared to a national Census median of 38. Children and youth (0 - 24) have increased from 28.5% at the Census to an estimated 30.4%. Moving toward 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among younger to mid-career adults (25 - 44), expanding by 457 residents (12%) to reach 4,224, whereas the population of children and young adults is forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Taree
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 13 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 195 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,715 at the 2021 Census → 17,124 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13779). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.