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The median house price in The Hill is $2.10m, with units at $845k. House values have moved -0.0% a year compounded over five years.
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The Hill has an estimated 2,243 residents, up from 2,076 at the 2021 Census — a change of 167 people, or 8.0%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 56.0% of that increase. That puts 4,078 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's evaluation of broader ABS population releases and post-Census address validations, the suburb of The Hill has an estimated population of approximately 2,243 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 167 residents (8.0%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,076 people. That figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 2,180 determined from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, along with 7 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With a resulting density of 4,078 persons per square kilometer, the area ranks in the top 10% nationwide on AreaSearch metrics, highlighting intense demand for local land.
Expanding by 8.0% since the 2021 census, the suburb of The Hill outpaced the Rest of NSW (5.1%) and the wider SA4 region to emerge as a local growth standout. Net overseas arrivals served as the primary catalyst by generating roughly 56.00000000000001% of recent gains, supported by positive additions from natural increase and interstate movements. Projections for the suburb of The Hill incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 series using 2022 as its baseline, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 datasets based on 2021. Cohort-specific growth rates derived from these models are carried through from 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, demographic forecasts place the suburb of The Hill in the top quartile among national regional districts, projecting an increase of 894 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, which translates to a cumulative expansion of 37.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
27 new dwellings have been approved in The Hill over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That places the area in the 54th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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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Examining ABS residential approval statistics aggregated across local zones, the suburb of The Hill has averaged approximately 5 dwelling consents per year, accumulating an estimated 27 homes over the prior 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 1 approvals has been registered. Building activity has been accompanied by an average influx of 3 new residents annually per approved home across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, reinforcing sustained underlying market interest. Construction value averages $543,000 per dwelling, exceeding regional standards and reflecting an emphasis on premium residential development.
Meanwhile, non-residential building approvals stand at $974,000 for the current financial year, representing a limited commercial development footprint. Per capita building approvals in the suburb of The Hill trail the Rest of NSW substantially, sitting 51.0% below the regional per-person benchmark. While recent building activity has gained momentum, this constrained supply of new stock frequently exerts upward pressure on established housing values. Volumes are similarly subdued relative to national levels, illustrating local planning constraints and a mature urban fabric. Furthermore, recent residential development has consisted entirely of medium-to-high-density formats like apartments and townhouses. This shift towards higher density creates accessible pathways for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Accommodating around 161 people per dwelling approval, the suburb displays structural patterns common to expanding population hubs. Demographic projections indicate that the suburb of The Hill will absorb an additional 831 residents by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly AreaSearch benchmark. Should the present pace of residential building persist, new construction may fall short of demographic expansion, likely intensifying buyer competition and reinforcing upward price momentum.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside The Hill, worth an estimated $100 million. A further 61 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $71.3 billion. 19 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital expenditure and planning developments play a pivotal role in shaping district growth. AreaSearch has identified 14 significant infrastructure and development initiatives influencing the surrounding precinct. Major undertakings include East End Newcastle, Dairy Farmers Towers, Pottery Lane Residential Development - Newcastle, and Sovereign Park | The Hill, with the primary projects outlined below.
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Sovereign Park | The Hill
Sovereign Park is a residential development of 158 apartments, penthouses and terraced townhomes across four low-rise buildings on a 1.22-hectare site at 11-17 Mosbri Crescent, The Hill, Newcastle, on the former NBN Studios site. Designed by Marchese Partners with landscaping by Arcadia Landscape Architects, the project includes a rooftop infinity pool, outdoor gym, residents pavilion and about 2000 sq m of green space. Construction commenced in 2023 and was well underway as of January 2026, with slab pours largely complete and vertical construction progressing on Building A and B.The project is being delivered by Stronach Property with construction by MARS Building.
East End Newcastle
Iris Capital is delivering a $1 billion urban renewal project transforming four city blocks in Newcastle's historic East End. The final phase, comprising Stages 3 and 4, includes five distinct buildings: Lyrique, Kingston, Portline, Gibbs and Moore, and Bluebell. This release adds luxury apartments and a new Italian-inspired public Market Square with approximately 1,731 square metres of retail space. The project integrates heritage preservation of the former David Jones and Municipal buildings with modern resident amenities including a rooftop pool, gym, and hydrotherapy spa.The precinct is designed to reconnect the city with the harbor and is supported by significant public domain upgrades by the City of Newcastle.
East End Village - Hunter Street Revitalisation
Multimillion-dollar revitalisation project for Hunter Street's eastern precinct, reinstating it as a traditional high street with new paving, roadway, footpaths, multi-function street lighting, street furniture, landscaping, new public spaces, enhanced pedestrian facilities, and cycleway extensions. It is being delivered across multiple stages with more than $16 million invested in the initial three phases and an additional $16.7 million in federal funding for the upcoming fourth phase.
Lingard Private Hospital Expansion
A major multi-stage expansion of Lingard Private Hospital involving the construction of a new hospital building and the refurbishment of existing facilities. The project includes a multi-storey extension providing additional wards, an imaging department, and operating theatres. The expansion increases the hospital's capacity from 125 to 210 licensed beds and expands the operating theatre count from 11 to 16. It also features a new Genea Clinic, additional consulting rooms, and enhanced parking facilities including a multi-level carpark.
Rail Bridge Row Affordable Housing Development
Transforming a 4,125 sqm former heavy rail corridor site into a mixed-use affordable housing development. Delivered in partnership with Home in Place, it features 48 affordable housing units above ground-floor commercial space, complete with a new laneway and commuter cycleway connection.
Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion
The Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion is a $137.3 million healthcare facility enhancement delivered by Ramsay Health Care at 3 Sydney Street in Gateshead. Approved as a State Significant Development by the NSW Independent Planning Commission, the project features a nine-storey extension delivering 114 additional inpatient beds, new operating theatres, and consulting suites. The expansion significantly enhances acute and surgical capacity in the Hunter region.
The Store Newcastle
A major redevelopment of the historic former Newcastle Co-Operative Store site into two luxury residential towers reaching 28 and 30 storeys. The project features 352 apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms. Residents have access to an acre of resort-style amenities including a swimming pool, tennis court, rooftop observation deck, and private event spaces. The ground floor integrates retail and commercial spaces, connecting directly to the Newcastle Interchange.
59 Darby Street, Cooks Hill Apartments
A five-storey, mid-rise mixed-use development comprising 24 residences, with a bar/restaurant, boutique deli, and gallery space proposed for the ground floor. The site was previously zoned B4 Mixed Use with a 2.5:1 FSR and 14m height limit. A BASIX certificate summary for the mixed-use development was prepared in November 2019.
1,437 residents of The Hill are employed, from a labour force of 1,499. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 76.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% 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 market features a highly qualified resident workforce with prominent representation across essential services and an unemployment rate of 4.2%, according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,437, aligning closely with the 4.1% jobless figure recorded across Regional NSW. Labour force engagement is particularly elevated, reaching 76.8% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. According to Census findings, 35.4% of employed locals worked remotely, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be kept in mind. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, along with professional & technical services.
Specialisation is exceptionally pronounced in health care & social assistance, where the local workforce concentration is 1.5 times the regional norm. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.2% of local workers versus 5.3% regionally. At the Census, the local economy supported a ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident, demonstrating a stronger-than-average volume of nearby jobs. Based on AreaSearch modeling of ABS and SALM metrics over the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local labour pool contracted by 2.6% alongside a 4.1% decline in total employment, pushing the unemployment rate up by 1.5 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in employment and a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, resulting in an increase of 0.5 percentage points. Forward-looking national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further context on potential occupational demand. Applying these five- and ten-year sectoral outlooks to the local workforce structure indicates prospective employment expansion of 7.6% over five years and 15.6% over ten years, assuming the broader Australian trend of 6.6% and 13.7% growth across those respective horizons (representing an illustrative weighting that excludes micro-level population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in The Hill is $1,849 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,147 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,574 a year against an average of $92,734. The average runs 56% 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place individual incomes in the suburb of The Hill well above national benchmarks, recording a median of $59,574 and an average of $92,734. These figures notably outpace Regional NSW, where median and average earnings stood at $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $65,722 for median income and $102,304 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census positioned individual weekly earnings ($1,147) in the 88th percentile across Australia, while combined household earnings sat around the 55th percentile.
The predominant income category is the $1,500 - 2,999 tier, encompassing 30.6% of residents (686 people) and closely tracking the 29.9% regional proportion. Even with housing overheads taking up 17.1% of earnings, disposable income remains in the 55th percentile, supporting an overall SEIFA income placement in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
The Hill had 963 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 14% detached houses and 62% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that the housing stock in the suburb of The Hill is heavily tilted toward medium and higher density, with separate houses making up 13.5% and attached or apartment dwellings comprising 86.4%, contrasting with Regional NSW where separate houses represent 82.6% and other formats 17.4%. Outright property ownership stands at 24.6%, trailing broader regional levels, while mortgaged properties account for 19.3% and rental accommodation represents 56.1%. Financing costs are elevated, with median monthly mortgage payments reaching $2,167 compared to $1,733 across Regional NSW and $1,863 nationally. Rental payments show a similar premium, recording a median weekly rate of $390 against $330 in Regional NSW and $375 across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
The Hill counted 963 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,040 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families account for 49.7% of all local domestic arrangements, comprising couples without children (28.1%), couples with children (15.5%), and single parent families (5.7%). Non-family living situations represent 50.3% of the community, driven by lone person households at 37.4% and group households at 12.8%. With a median household size of 2.0 people, occupancy remains below the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
55.5% of adults in The Hill hold a university qualification, including 35.6% with a bachelor degree and 15.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 13.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,293 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,148 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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Residents of the suburb of The Hill display advanced educational credentials, with 55.5% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, substantially exceeding the 21.3% found across Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most widespread tertiary credential at 35.6%, alongside postgraduate degrees (15.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Meanwhile, technical and vocational training accounts for 22.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (13.8%) and advanced diplomas (8.4%). A significant segment of the local population is engaged in learning, with 31.8% of residents actively enrolled in study programs.
This cohort includes 15.7% attending higher education institutions, 5.9% in primary schooling, and 4.4% undertaking secondary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in The Hill reaches 9 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 280 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. 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 connectivity within the suburb of The Hill features 9 operational bus stops. These points are connected across 6 separate routes, delivering a collective 277 weekly passenger trips. Local transit access is strong, with residents living an average distance of 149 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outbound commuter travel is common; private vehicles serve as the main travel method at 78%, followed by 14% on foot and 3% cycling. Vehicle availability sits below regional levels at 1.1 per dwelling, while 35.4% of working residents operated from home during the 2021 Census under pandemic-era settings.
Bus schedules deliver an average frequency of 39 trips per day across the network, providing approximately 30 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.1% of residents in The Hill report no long-term health condition. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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AreaSearch health metrics show strong physical and mental wellbeing outcomes across both younger and older demographics in the suburb of The Hill, reflected in low disease incidence and an extensive private health insurance coverage rate of approximately 64% (1,424 people). This level of private medical cover clearly exceeds the Regional NSW average of 51.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma constitute the most frequently diagnosed illnesses locally, affecting 10.5% and 8.8% of the population respectively, while 69.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Health profiles across the working-age cohort are broadly consistent with broader norms. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 16.3% of the local population (365 people), lower than the 23.3% regional level, and display excellent wellbeing measures that outperform broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
The Hill is largely Australian-born, at 82.4% of residents, with 11.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.1%) and Australian (22.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in the suburb of The Hill align closely with broader regional baselines, with 82.4% of residents born in Australia, 89.2% holding citizenship, and 88.7% speaking solely English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 35.9% of community members. Notably, Judaism demonstrates a higher local concentration than usual, representing 0.7% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral heritage, the three most prominent backgrounds among residents are English (30.1%), Australian (22.8%, sitting under the 30.0% regional proportion), and Irish (10.6%). Other ancestral lineages show localized variations, including elevated shares of Scottish ancestry at 9.7% (versus 8.0% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (versus 0.5%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of The Hill is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 38.6% 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 demographic profile in the suburb of The Hill is heavily weighted toward younger independent adults. Based on August 2026 figures, residents aged 25 - 44 account for 38.1% of the community compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, whereas seniors aged 65+ comprise only 16.3% against 23.3% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 34 as at August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census and remaining 9 years younger than the regional median of 43 recorded at that time. Young people aged 0 - 24 have contracted from 27.5% at the Census to an estimated 25.0%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the 25 - 44 cohort will account for the bulk of numerical expansion, adding 409 residents (48%) to reach 1,264, while the 65+ demographic will experience the quickest proportional rise, expanding by 57% to 575 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for The Hill
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 1 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,076 at the 2021 Census → 2,243 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 (SAL13842). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.