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The median house price in Thrumster is $914k, with units at $745k. House values have moved 10.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Thrumster has an estimated 4,173 residents, up from 2,382 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,791 people, or 75.2%. Growth has averaged 15.3% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 1,000 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 90.0% of that increase. That puts 320 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Thrumster has an estimated population of approximately 4,173, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 2,382 people, this represents an addition of 1,791 people (75.2%). This figure is derived from an estimated resident population of 4,140 based on the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 1,000 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a density of 319 persons per square kilometer, the suburb provides ample room per resident and capacity for ongoing expansion.
Thrumster's 75.2% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of NSW (5.1%) as well as the wider SA4 region, establishing it as a primary regional growth center. Interstate migration served as the main catalyst for demographic expansion, generating roughly 90.0% of total gains in recent times. Demographic projections for each SA2 area are sourced from ABS/Geoscience Australia 2024 releases using 2022 as a base, supplemented by NSW State Government 2022 releases with a 2021 base where required. Age-cohort growth trends derived from these datasets are extended across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, the suburb of Thrumster is positioned within the top quartile of non-metropolitan regions across the nation for demographic expansion, with aggregated SA2-level figures projecting a rise of 1,509 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 35.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
870 new dwellings have been approved in Thrumster over the past five years, an average of 174 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 42 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 169 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 70% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 159, broadly in line with 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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Statistical area building approvals compiled by AreaSearch reveal that Thrumster has averaged roughly 174 new residential approvals annually. Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), approximately 870 residential dwellings received approval, including 159 approved to date in FY-25. Demonstrating solid underlying demand favorable to local property values, the suburb added an average of 2.5 new residents per year for each home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with newly built residences averaging an expected construction cost of $457,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $11.6 million during this financial year, reflecting ongoing commercial development.
Relative to Rest of NSW, per capita construction volume in Thrumster is 604.0% higher, offering greater variety for prospective purchasers. This rate also substantially outstrips the national standard, underscoring pronounced developer interest. Newly approved residential construction consists of 70.0% standalone houses and 30.0% medium-density townhouses or apartments, broadening local housing options from detached family properties to lower-cost compact dwellings. This marks an adjustment from the current housing stock (where houses make up 91.0%), highlighting declining availability of greenfield sites alongside evolving household preferences for accessible, diverse housing types. The market is expanding steadily, maintaining around 24 people per dwelling approval. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures, Thrumster is projected to add 1,476 residents through to 2041. The prevailing pace of residential construction is well positioned to satisfy upcoming dwelling requirements, maintaining advantageous buying conditions and potentially facilitating demographic gains in excess of baseline forecasts.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Thrumster, worth an estimated $2.24 billion. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.64 billion. 14 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure investments and urban development initiatives play a key role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 7 major projects expected to influence the surrounding area. Prominent works include Thrumster Business Park, Sovereign Place Town Centre, The Sanctuary Port Macquarie, and Barton Heights Master Plan (Sovereign Hills), with key developments outlined below.
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Thrumster Business Park
Thrumster Business Park is an eco-friendly industrial precinct in Port Macquarie covering 120,000 sqm across 60+ lots. The development features two distinct zones: Precinct 1 for community-oriented businesses and Precinct 2 for traditional industrial use. A major expansion approved in late 2025 (PP-2023-2079) rezoned 5.5 hectares to E3 Productivity Support to accommodate 170 residential units, commercial spaces, and medical facilities. As of early 2026, Stages 1, 2, and 3 are registered, with civil works and wastewater infrastructure upgrades currently underway to support the expanded master plan.
Sovereign Place Town Centre
The commercial heart of the Sovereign Hills master planned community. Stage One is complete. The Town Centre is planned to expand to over 60,000sqm, incorporating diverse retail, a Business and Technology Park, a Health and Wellbeing Precinct, commercial offices, and a community library and town green.
The Sanctuary Port Macquarie
Masterplanned residential community offering 245 premium homesites in a relaxed coastal lifestyle setting. Located 10 minutes from Port Macquarie CBD, the development includes 30 hectares of protected nature reserves with flat, elevated blocks.
Sovereign Hills Master Planned Community
A $1.5 billion master-planned community by Lewis Land Group spanning 350 hectares in the Thrumster urban release area, planned for over 2,000 residential dwellings and supporting over 3,000 residents[cite: 1]. The community features the Sovereign Place Town Centre, a dedicated Health and Wellbeing precinct, Business and Technology Park, local schools, open parklands, and the Sovereign Rise land lease community[cite: 1]. Active construction continues across residential stages and town centre precinct expansions[cite: 1].
Fernbank Creek and Sancrox Structure Plan
A strategic long-term vision for the Fernbank Creek and Sancrox area to develop a network of serviced villages. The plan identifies a potential yield of 4,500 dwellings across four key precincts to support Port Macquarie-Hastings region growth through 2046. It guides rezoning, infrastructure sequencing for water and sewer, and environmental conservation, forming a core part of the Local Housing Delivery Plan adopted in late 2024 and supported by NSW Government planning updates in 2025.
Barton Heights Master Plan (Sovereign Hills)
A staged urban development within the Sovereign Hills masterplanned community in the Thrumster urban release area north of the Oxley Highway, Port Macquarie. The overall master plan (DA 2024/900) covers approximately 205 residential lots across multiple precincts, a business technology park, entertainment and leisure area, and associated infrastructure including koala habitat offsets across a 37.2 ha project area. Phase 1 of the Barton Heights residential precinct (91 lots) received development approval from Port Macquarie-Hastings Council and has been constructed and sold, with Barton Ridge Stage 3B and 3C both sold out by late 2025.The broader master plan DA was referred under the EPBC Act and was expected to be determined by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council by November 2025. Lewis Land Group also has a Display Village planned for the Barton Heights precinct.
Port Macquarie Base Hospital Mechanical and Clinical Infrastructure Upgrade
The NSW Government is investing $265 million to upgrade Port Macquarie Base Hospital. The project is in master planning and concept design and will deliver a new four-storey inpatient unit building, an expanded and refurbished Emergency Department, new maternity and neonatal units, link bridges, a landscaped courtyard and essential mechanical system upgrades across existing hospital buildings. Survey works have been undertaken to support planning, with community feedback invited on the proposed designs.
Tuffins Lane Sporting Precinct Drainage
Drainage infrastructure upgrade for the Tuffins Lane sporting precinct to improve field conditions and facility usability during wet weather periods.
2,356 residents of Thrumster are employed, from a labour force of 2,399. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 75.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Thrumster features a qualified labor market with substantial participation in essential service industries, an unemployment rate of only 1.8%, and estimated yearly job expansion of 5.2%, according to statistical area aggregations from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, 2,356 residents are employed, with unemployment tracking 2.3% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1% and workforce participation reaching an elevated 75.0% (compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW). Census findings indicated that 12.3% of workers operated from home, though potential distortions from Covid-19 restrictions should be noted. The primary employment sectors among local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Concentration is especially pronounced in health care & social assistance, where local staffing levels stand at 1.4 times the regional norm. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.4% of resident workers, trailing the 5.3% share seen across Regional NSW. Comparing Census working population counts with resident totals suggests that while local jobs exist, a substantial proportion of the workforce travels outside the locality for employment. According to AreaSearch evaluations of broader ABS and SALM figures, local employment expanded by 5.2% over the 12-month period alongside a 5.5% expansion in the labor force, lifting the local unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced an employment contraction of 0.9%, a labor force reduction of 0.4%, and an unemployment rise of 0.5 percentage points. Broader national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context on potential future workforce trends. When these five and ten-year national industry forecasts—which project overall employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—are aligned with Thrumster's current industry composition, local jobs are projected to rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (note that this weighting extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes local population dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Thrumster is $1,988 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $882 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,825 a year against an average of $83,751. 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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Aggregated ATO postcode data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that Thrumster recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $63,825 and an average of $83,751. These results place the suburb among the higher brackets nationally, comfortably exceeding the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $70,412 (median) and $92,394 (average) as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household incomes clustered near the 64th percentile across Australia. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings band represents the largest cohort at 38.5% of residents (1,606 people), compared to 29.9% regionally.
While residential accommodation absorbs 18.7% of earnings, solid income levels place net disposable funds at the 60th percentile, with the area ranking in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Thrumster had 800 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 1% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,080 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.1%. 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 local housing profile in Thrumster consisted of 90.8% standalone houses and 9.3% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwellings, whereas Regional NSW recorded 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stood at 21.1%, trailing broader regional levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 47.9% and rental housing represented 31.0%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,080, well above the Regional NSW mark of $1,733 and the Australian benchmark of $1,863. Similarly, the median weekly rental cost stood at $460, outpacing Regional NSW at $330 and the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Thrumster counted 800 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,402 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of local residences at 82.8%, consisting of couples with children (38.9%), couples without children (29.9%), and single parent families (12.8%). The remaining 17.2% consists of non-family arrangements, encompassing lone person residences at 14.5% and group households at 2.3%. The suburb's median household size is 2.9 people, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.9% of adults in Thrumster hold a university qualification, including 15.7% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,016 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,016 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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Tertiary educational attainment in Thrumster sits below state benchmarks, with 22.9% of persons aged 15+ holding a university qualification compared to 32.2% across NSW, pointing to room for continued skills development. Bachelor degrees comprise the largest share at 15.7%, with postgraduate qualifications at 4.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 43.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical credentials, including certificates (31.1%) and advanced diplomas (12.2%). General educational participation is strong, with 33.4% of the population actively enrolled in an educational program. By level, 11.6% attend primary school, 8.6% are in secondary schooling, and 4.8% are enrolled in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Thrumster reaches 9 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 290 services a week. The typical home sits about 340 m from its nearest stop. 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 transit infrastructure in Thrumster comprises 9 bus stops operating across 39 distinct routes, providing a total of 292 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is favorable, with residents living an average of 342 meters from a boarding point. As a residential community, outward travel is common, with private motor vehicles serving as the dominant mode for 96% of trips and households maintaining an average of 1.6 vehicles. Only 12.3% of residents recorded working from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Public transport services provide an average of 41 trips per day across all active routes, delivering approximately 32 weekly departures per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.6% of residents in Thrumster report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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Health assessments by AreaSearch based on chronic conditions and mortality statistics indicate notable health needs across both younger and older cohorts in Thrumster. Concurrently, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally elevated, covering approximately 60% of the total population (2,502 people), compared with 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported health issues locally, recorded among 9.9% and 10.5% of residents respectively, while 68.6% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age residents display standard health outcomes. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 14.1% of the community (588 people), lower than the 23.3% share across Regional NSW, with elderly health indicators reflecting nationwide trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Thrumster is largely Australian-born, at 85.1% of residents, with 8.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.0%) and Australian (30.9%). 5.5% 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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Cultural diversity metrics in Thrumster sit below regional averages, with 85.1% of residents born in Australia, 91.1% holding Australian citizenship, and 91.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation at 51.4% of residents. Hinduism shows a distinct local presence, accounting for 2.5% of the population relative to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Looking at parent country of birth, the primary ancestries in Thrumster are English (31.0%), Australian (30.9%), and Irish (8.4%). Specific cultural groups show higher concentration than the surrounding region: Australian Aboriginal heritage represents 5.5% locally (against 4.6% regionally), Indian heritage accounts for 2.8% (against 0.6%), and Maltese ancestry stands at 0.8% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Thrumster is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 29.4% 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 of Thrumster is heavily centered on young families. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 30.9% of residents as at August 2026, compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, while residents aged 65+ comprise 14.1% against 23.3% regionally. The estimated median age is 32 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census figure and tracking 11 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census, while the national median stood at 38. The 65+ cohort has increased from 11.3% at the Census to an estimated 14.1%.
Forecasts to 2041 indicate that the 25 - 44 age bracket will see the largest numeric increase, expanding by 623 (48%) to 1,912 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Thrumster
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 | Aug 2026 last month all 6 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 — 1,000 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,382 at the 2021 Census → 4,173 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 (SAL13869). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.