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The median house price in Terrigal is $1.63m, with units at $1.20m. House values have moved 2.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Terrigal has an estimated 13,427 residents, up from 12,730 at the 2021 Census — a change of 697 people, or 5.5%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 78.0% of that increase. That puts 1,482 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 evaluations combining broader ABS population releases with new address validations post-Census, the suburb of Terrigal has an estimated resident count of approximately 13,427 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 697 people (5.5%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 12,730 people. This adjustment draws from an ERP baseline of 13,399 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 data release, alongside 51 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The suburb of Terrigal reflects a population density of 1,482 persons per square kilometer, tracking above nationwide benchmarks assessed by AreaSearch.
With a 5.5% expansion rate since the 2021 census, the suburb of Terrigal outpaced both the SA3 area (2.7%) and the broader SA4 region to establish itself as a regional growth frontrunner. Inbound international migration served as the core engine of demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 78.0% of recent population gains. SA2 projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to a 2022 base year) form the foundation of AreaSearch demographic modeling, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 releases from 2022 (utilising a 2021 base year). Age-specific expansion trajectories derived from these datasets are projected forward across all localities between 2032 and 2041. Based on these projected demographic patterns, the suburb of Terrigal is poised for demographic expansion that exceeds the national median across statistical divisions, with aggregated SA2 figures forecasting a rise of 2,758 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 20.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
225 new dwellings have been approved in Terrigal over the past five years, an average of 45 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 40 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling approval figures from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Terrigal has recorded roughly 45 residential approvals per annum, yielding approximately 225 homes across the preceding 5 financial years, with FY-25 to date registering 27 approvals. Demand continues to outpace new construction significantly, generating an influx of 3.5 new residents per year for each dwelling completed over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, which tends to intensify buyer competition and drive up property prices. Premium market focus is evident in an average expected construction cost of $1,320,000 per new home.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $3.2 million this financial year, underscoring the dominantly residential focus of the market. On a per-capita basis, residential building activity in Terrigal sits 17.0% below the Greater Sydney average, positioning the area within the 50th percentile among nationally tracked locations. This subdued construction volume, which also lags national benchmarks, suggests market maturity alongside potential physical or regulatory development bottlenecks. Approved residential building consists of 45.0% detached houses and 55.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering accessible entry points for downsizers, first-time purchasers, and investors. This signals a pronounced evolution from the prevailing residential stock (where standalone houses currently comprise 71.0%), highlighting site scarcity as well as rising appetite for medium-density living. With around 293 people per dwelling approval, the precinct maintains the characteristics of a low density market. Demographic outlooks anticipate that Terrigal will gain 2,730 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If present building volumes continue, residential construction may fall short of demographic growth, which could amplify competition across the market and maintain upward pressure on home values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Terrigal
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects inside Terrigal, worth an estimated $263 million. A further 11 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.13 billion. 4 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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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Regional momentum and development outcomes are heavily steered by public capital works, planning frameworks, and local infrastructure improvements. AreaSearch has pinpointed 20 projects with direct local implications, highlighted by the Wamberal Beach Coastal Protection Works, the Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay, the Central Coast Highway and Tumbi Road Intersection Upgrade, and the Wamberal Community Park Upgrade.
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Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay
Transport for NSW is planning a major upgrade of the Central Coast Highway between Wamberal and Bateau Bay to improve traffic flow, safety and network resilience. The project includes corridor upgrades and has been prioritised in stages, with the Central Coast Highway and Tumbi Road intersection being delivered first under a separate construction package while planning continues for the broader corridor upgrade.
Wamberal Community Park Upgrade
Major upgrade to Wamberal Community Park including new playground equipment, improved sports facilities, additional parking, and enhanced landscaping. The project aims to provide better recreational facilities for the growing local community.
Wamberal Road Hazard Reduction Works
Road safety improvement works along Wamberal Road including installation of safety barriers, improved signage, line marking upgrades, and vegetation clearing to enhance sight lines. The project addresses identified accident black spots.
Wamberal Beach Coastal Protection Works
Long-term coastal erosion protection strategy for Wamberal Beach on the NSW Central Coast, developed under Central Coast Council's Open Coast Coastal Management Program (CMP). Three development applications for a continuous 1.3km whole-of-embayment seawall were lodged by the Wamberal Protection Association and beachfront landowners, but were unanimously refused by the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel on 16 June 2026 due to unresolved landowner consent issues and inadequate provision for sand nourishment. Council has directed the CEO to work with consultants and landowners on an alternative medium to long-term design.Separately, the broader Open Coast CMP, which covers engineering design requirements, sand nourishment, and land transfer actions for Wamberal, was adopted by Council in April 2026 and certified by the NSW Minister for the Environment in June 2026. Temporary emergency protection works continue to be carried out periodically by Council in response to storm events.
Coastal Cycleway Extension - Wamberal Section
Extension of the Central Coast coastal cycleway through Wamberal, connecting to existing paths and providing safe cycling infrastructure from Terrigal to The Entrance. The project includes new bridge crossings and improved lighting for enhanced safety.
92-98 Terrigal Esplanade Shop-top Housing (Mixed Use)
Four-storey shop-top housing development opposite Terrigal Beach with 12 apartments above ground-floor retail (approx. 364 sqm), basement parking for 28 vehicles, and demolition of existing two-storey retail strip at the corner of Campbell Crescent.
12 Kurrawyba Avenue Shop Top Housing
Four-storey mixed-use shop-top housing proposal comprising ground-floor retail (5 premises), 10 residential apartments over three levels, basement parking (~19 spaces) and a communal rooftop terrace at the western gateway to Terrigal village. DA lodged for 12 and 12A Kurrawyba Avenue and currently under assessment by Central Coast Council.
Wamberal Bus Interchange Upgrade
Modernization of Wamberal bus interchange with improved passenger facilities, real-time information displays, weather protection, and better accessibility features. The upgrade supports the expanded Central Coast bus network.
7,237 residents of Terrigal are employed, from a labour force of 7,331. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 65.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,361, about 85% 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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Terrigal boasts a highly skilled labor pool, with strong representation in essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of just 1.3%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.4% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 7,237 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.8% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (65.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%). Based on Census responses, a high 39.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Resident employment centers primarily around health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The local workforce shows an outsized footprint in health care & social assistance, where staffing levels sit at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are less prevalent, accounting for 7.8% of local workers relative to 11.5% throughout Greater Sydney. Comparing Census resident numbers against local worker counts highlights the predominantly residential profile of the locality, which offers comparatively few on-site workplace opportunities. Synthesised ABS and SALM figures from wider statistical zones show that over the 12 months to March 2026, Terrigal saw a 3.4% rise in employment alongside a 3.5% workforce expansion, keeping unemployment levels virtually unchanged. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney generated employment gains of 1.9% and workforce growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a slight drop in unemployment. Broader labor demand expectations are informed by Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 across five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Mapping these sectoral projections onto the local employment composition suggests Terrigal could experience workforce expansion of 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Terrigal is $2,056 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $906 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,369 a year against an average of $80,829. The average runs 51% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Data from the ATO aggregated at the postcode level by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $53,369 alongside an average of $80,829 in the suburb of Terrigal. These earnings are exceptionally elevated on a national scale, though they sit below Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Applying the 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 brings current modeled figures to approximately $58,877 for median income and $89,171 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census positioned local personal, family, and household earnings around the 68th percentile across Australia.
Roughly 28.2% of residents (3,786 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket, aligning closely with the wider regional rate of 30.9%. Affluence is prominent across the area, with 33.5% generating more than $3,000 per week, bolstering local spending in high-end retail and services. Although residential overheads absorb 16.2% of income, strong remuneration sustains disposable earnings at the 68th percentile, while the SEIFA income measure places the suburb in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Terrigal had 4,707 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 22% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,492 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the dwelling profile across Terrigal consisted of 71.1% houses and 28.8% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing structures), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across Sydney metro. Outright property ownership in Terrigal reached 39.9%, notably higher than the metropolitan benchmark, with mortgaged properties making up 35.7% and tenant-occupied homes accounting for 24.4%. The median monthly mortgage commitment stood at $2,492, exceeding the Sydney metro figure of $2,427, while weekly median rents sat at $520 compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
Across the country as a whole, local monthly mortgage payments and weekly rental costs substantially surpass the respective Australian averages of $1,863 and $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Terrigal counted 4,707 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,965 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements, representing 74.6% of all households. This total includes couples with children at 32.7%, couples without children at 30.5%, and single parent families at 10.8%. The remaining 25.4% of residences are non-family households, made up of lone person households at 22.3% and group households at 3.2%. The typical household size in the area is 2.6 people, marginally below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.4% of adults in Terrigal hold a university qualification, including 22.9% with a bachelor degree and 6.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 22.3% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,529 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,063 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 profiles in Terrigal demonstrate substantial outperformance relative to surrounding areas, with 32.4% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 25.7% in the SA3 area and 20.8% in the SA4 region. This high proportion of advanced credentials underpins local engagement in knowledge-focused industries. Within this cohort, bachelor degrees account for 22.9%, postgraduate credentials represent 6.8%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.7%. Vocational education is likewise widespread, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, comprised of advanced diplomas (13.8%) and certificates (22.3%). A substantial 29.9% of the local population is actively undertaking structured studies, reflecting strong educational engagement.
This student cohort consists of 10.2% in primary education, 8.4% attending secondary school, and 5.2% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Terrigal reaches 89 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 590 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 in Terrigal encompass 89 active transit stops operating across a range of bus services. These stops connect to 45 separate routes, combining to deliver 589 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit options is strong, with local residents situated an average distance of 189 meters from the closest stop. Given the area's predominantly residential character, outward travel is common and private vehicles remain the dominant choice at 93%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, tracking above regional levels. Furthermore, 39.6% of residents performed their work from home during the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Bus schedules provide an average of 84 trips per day across all operational routes, translating to roughly 6 weekly trips per individual stop.
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70.6% of residents in Terrigal report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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Assessment of mortality figures and chronic illness data by AreaSearch highlights strong health metrics in Terrigal, characterized by low occurrences of prevalent ailments across every age demographic, while private health insurance adoption is remarkably strong at approximately 59% of the population (7,900 people). Arthritis and asthma represent the leading health conditions locally, diagnosed in 8.1 and 7.0% of the population respectively, while 70.6% of individuals reported no long-term illnesses compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes remain robust among working-age locals due to low rates of chronic disease. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.6% of the community (3,168 people), compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, with older residents maintaining solid health profiles that broadly mirror general population standings nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Terrigal is largely Australian-born, at 77.8% of residents, with 8.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.9%) and Australian (25.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity within Terrigal aligns broadly with regional norms, with 77.8% of the community born in Australia, 88.8% holding Australian citizenship, and 91.9% speaking only English within their households. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 55.1% of local residents. The most noticeable relative concentration occurs within Judaism, which represents 0.2% of locals compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental birthplace, the leading ancestral backgrounds in Terrigal are English (31.9% of the population, well above the 19.0% regional standard), Australian (25.5% locally versus 17.8% across the region), and Irish (9.6%).
Other specific backgrounds showing above-average representation include South Australian at 0.8% (against 0.5% regionally), French at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Welsh at 0.7% (relative to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Terrigal is 43. 22.2% 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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Terrigal exhibits a mature demographic structure compared to surrounding districts. Updates to August 2026 indicate that 23.6% of the population belongs to retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), surpassing the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 21.0% locally against 31.4% regionally. The median age remains at an estimated 43, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 6 years above Greater Sydney's 37 and higher than the national figure of 38 from that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census has occurred among retiree and elderly cohorts, rising from 21.6% to an estimated 23.6%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest population influx will be within retiree and elderly cohorts, projected to grow by 1,432 residents (45%) to reach 4,601.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Terrigal
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 last month all 20 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 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 — 51 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,730 at the 2021 Census → 13,427 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 (SAL13820). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.