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The median house price in Tweed Heads is $1.60m, with units at $950k. House values have moved 9.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Tweed Heads has an estimated 9,881 residents, up from 9,176 at the 2021 Census — a change of 705 people, or 7.7%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. 190 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 50.0% of that increase. That puts 2,628 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 demographic updates with post-Census address validations, the suburb of Tweed Heads has an estimated population of approximately 9,881 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 705 people (7.7%) compared to the 9,176 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is based on an estimated resident population of 9,857 identified after reviewing the ABS ERP release from June 2025, alongside 190 validated new addresses logged post-Census. With 2,627 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top quartile nationally for population density.
Furthermore, the suburb of Tweed Heads outpaced the wider SA4 region (3.8%) and SA3 territory with its 7.7% increase since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner, largely propelled by overseas arrivals who accounted for roughly 50.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Tweed Heads incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia figures benchmarked to 2022 across individual SA2 zones, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 datasets indexed to 2021 where necessary. Age-specific growth distributions from these sources are likewise integrated for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, local expansion is expected to sit slightly beneath the non-capital city median, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating the suburb of Tweed Heads will add 899 persons to 2041, culminating in a cumulative gain of 8.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
233 new dwellings have been approved in Tweed Heads over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 20% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 138, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An evaluation of ABS residential consent records indicates that Tweed Heads has seen an average of roughly 46 residential approvals per year, amounting to approximately 233 homes across the previous 5 financial years, with 138 approvals logged to date in FY-25. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the addition of 3.7 new residents per year for each dwelling completed has created a significant supply deficit, generally driving up acquisition costs and buyer rivalry. Concurrently, approved residential projects reflect an average construction cost of $798,000, signaling a strategic developer emphasis on high-end, premium housing stock.
Underscoring the dominant residential focus of the community, approvals for commercial construction have reached $7.6 million during the ongoing financial year. On a per-capita basis, building volume in Tweed Heads surpasses the Rest of NSW benchmark by 51.0%, broadening purchasing options. The composition of approved residential development includes 20.0% standalone houses alongside 80.0% medium and high-density formats. This strong orientation toward higher-density building provides more accessible price points for entering the market, drawing attention from downsizers, first-home buyers, and property investors alike. Marking Tweed Heads as an evolving market, the area registers approximately 120 people per approval. Demographic projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release anticipate an influx of 875 residents into Tweed Heads by 2041. Should building continue at its prevailing pace, future dwelling additions appear well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, creating favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population expansion to exceed current 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 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tweed Heads, worth an estimated $1.78 billion. A further 80 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.4 billion. 20 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Capital investments, urban planning changes, and major infrastructure works serve as primary catalysts for local property and economic performance. In total, AreaSearch has highlighted 32 significant developments poised to influence the immediate surroundings, led by key undertakings such as the Enid Street Residential Towers, River Terrace Mixed-Use Development, Tweed Heads Road Infrastructure Upgrades, and the Tweed Heads Social Housing Development, which are itemized below based on anticipated local impact.
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Tweed Heads Community Facilities Expansion
Expansion of community facilities in Tweed Heads, including upgrades to the library, community centre, and new youth spaces under the Tweed Shire Community Facilities Plan to serve a growing population.
Marine Rescue Point Danger Base Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Point Danger Marine Rescue facility on the Tweed River mouth and headland. The project replaces aged operations infrastructure with a state-of-the-art radio communications base, emergency response coordination centre, and volunteer training amenities supporting the Coolangatta and Tweed maritime region.
Tweed Mall Redevelopment
An approved 907 million dollar mixed-use town centre renewal in the Tweed Heads CBD, designed to replace the existing single-level shopping mall with a new urban precinct on a 5 hectare site at the gateway to Tweed Heads. The masterplan covers 13 buildings up to 15 storeys, around 1,371 new dwellings (including build-to-rent and seniors living in the first stage), about 39,000 to 45,000 square metres of retail space anchored by three supermarkets, around 13,500 to 14,000 square metres of commercial space, a 52-key hotel, a medical centre, a cinema complex, a childcare centre, a wellness centre and gym, and a central green heart with semi-outdoor public spaces.The Northern Regional Planning Panel granted deferred commencement concept approval in mid-2024. Delivery is planned in three stages over about 15 years. As of early 2026 construction has not commenced and industry reporting through 2025 noted limited on-the-ground progress, with Elanor in late 2025 also seeking to cancel its energy on-selling exemption for the centre, suggesting potential changes to the asset's operating or ownership strategy.
Tweed Heads Mixed-Use Development (120-140 Wharf Street)
Proposed mixed-use redevelopment encompassing 89 residential apartments, ground-floor commercial and retail spaces, and community amenities. Designed by BDA Architecture and Lightwave Architecture along the Tweed River corridor, the project integrates modern sustainable design with river views.
Edify Australia Build-To-Rent Development
Shop-top housing build-to-rent project delivering 34 apartments above ground-floor commercial tenancies on a 1,244 m2 site in central Tweed Heads. Council granted development consent in Aug 2024. Scheme includes basement parking and a rooftop terrace with pool and sustainability features.
Tweed Heads Social Housing Development
Proposed multi-storey social housing development by Homes NSW at 25-27 Boyd Street. Delivered as part of the Northern Rivers Flood Recovery Program, the project will feature 80 dwellings (46 one-bedroom and 34 two-bedroom units), accommodating around 120 new tenants. The facility will include a community room, basement car parking, and accessibility features for seniors with various levels of mobility.
Mosaic's Bilinga Beachfront Apartment Development
Mosaic Property Group's boutique beachfront residential development comprising 14 luxury apartments across seven levels. Designed by SJB Architects, the building incorporates dual-apartment floor plates, private entry lobbies, direct beach access, and communal swimming and barbecue amenities on a prime corner beachfront site.
Pipis, Bilinga
Pipis Bilinga is an ultra-luxury beachfront residential development comprising 19 residences across 12 storeys, featuring 17 three-bedroom apartments and 2 double-storey penthouses. The project features private ground-floor lifestyle amenities including a 15-metre heated lap pool, fully equipped gymnasium, outdoor shower, and residents' lounge.
4,186 residents of Tweed Heads are employed, from a labour force of 4,350. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 50.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,093, about 82% 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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Featuring a capable local labour pool with solid representation across core community sectors, Tweed Heads registers a low jobless rate of 3.8% alongside a 3.9% annual rise in estimated workforce numbers according to regional data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,186, while the local unemployment rate sat 0.3% under the 4.1% seen across Regional NSW; however, the local participation rate of 50.0% remains well behind the 60.6% recorded throughout Regional NSW. Meanwhile, Census data indicated that 15.5% of working locals operated from home, though this figure was likely shaped by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
Local workers are predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food services. Notably, accommodation & food demonstrates a distinct local concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.4 times greater than the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.7% of resident employment, falling well short of the 5.3% observed across Regional NSW. Comparing resident counts with local Census job numbers reveals that this largely residential enclave provides limited commercial employment within its own borders. According to combined ABS and SALM data assessed by AreaSearch, the local workforce grew by 3.9% over the 12-month period, while overall labour force participation climbed 4.4%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. In contrast, Regional NSW observed a 0.9% drop in total employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour pool, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in joblessness. Looking forward, national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for local workforce trajectory across five and ten-year horizons. Across the country, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector trajectories vary widely. Extrapolating these industry trends against the Tweed Heads job distribution indicates potential local job gains of 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (a basic weighted projection provided for contextual purposes without localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tweed Heads is $1,138 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $660 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,792 a year against an average of $58,092. 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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Based on ATO postcode figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in Tweed Heads recorded a median income of $44,792 and an average income of $58,092, trailing both the nationwide standard and the corresponding Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $49,415 for median earnings and $64,087 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings in the area between the 9th and 21st national percentiles.
Income distribution shows a primary concentration of 29.1% of residents (2,875 people) earning between $800 - 1,499, contrasting with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 29.9%. Substantial housing cost pressures leave residents with only 79.9% of income after shelter costs, placing the area in the 8th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tweed Heads had 4,149 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 25% detached houses and 45% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $403 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 35.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 35.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Tweed Heads was composed of 25.0% separate houses and 75.0% alternative formats such as attached dwellings and units, presenting a stark contrast to Regional NSW where houses made up 82.6% and other formats accounted for 17.4%. Outright property ownership reached 43.1%, eclipsing the Regional NSW proportion, while 21.5% of homes carried a mortgage and 35.4% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage costs matched the Regional NSW standard of $1,733, whereas median weekly rent stood higher at $403 compared to $330 regionally.
On a national scale, mortgage expenses in Tweed Heads sit beneath the Australian median of $1,863, while local rental charges outstrip the countrywide baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tweed Heads counted 4,149 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,468 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 38% 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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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 56.4%, comprising couples without offspring (30.8%), couples with dependent children (14.8%), and single-parent homes (9.8%). Non-family living situations represent the remaining 43.6%, driven by single-person residences at 38.4% alongside group accommodations at 5.3%. The typical household size sits at 2.0 persons, which is smaller than the Regional NSW median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.1% of adults in Tweed Heads hold a university qualification, including 16.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 694 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,026 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 attainment among Tweed Heads residents aged 15+ sits below regional figures, with 23.1% holding higher education qualifications compared to 32.2% across NSW, pointing to room for continued educational progression. Within this cohort, bachelor degrees account for 16.8%, postgraduate degrees make up 4.3%, and graduate diplomas represent 2.0%. Vocational training maintains a strong footprint, with 39.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing technical certifications, comprising 12.0% with advanced diplomas and 27.3% with certificates. A significant 22.5% share of the local populace is enrolled in formal study programs. This demographic includes 6.5% attending primary schools, 5.2% participating in secondary education, and 3.9% undertaking tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tweed Heads reaches 56 stops on 49 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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Commuter networks across Tweed Heads feature 56 functional transit stops dedicated to bus operations. These boarding points are serviced across 49 distinct lines, combining to deliver 1,365 transit services every week. Accessibility scores strongly, with residents typically residing within 196 meters of a bus stop. Reflecting the area's predominantly residential makeup, outbound travel is common, with 86% of commuters utilizing private motor vehicles, 9% commuting on foot, and 2% travelling by bicycle. Private vehicle ownership averages 0.9 vehicles per household, sitting beneath regional norms, while 15.5% of workers engaged in remote work according to 2021 Census records collected during the pandemic period.
Transit schedules across the complete network generate an average of 195 trips each day, which translates to roughly 24 departures each week per boarding point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.9% of residents in Tweed Heads report no long-term health condition. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators for Tweed Heads remain generally favorable, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and morbidity aligning closely with countrywide standards, showing minimal prevalence of common medical ailments across both younger and older demographics. Meanwhile, private health insurance uptake stands comparatively low, covering approximately 50% of the population (~4,934 people), against the nationwide figure of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, affecting 11.8 and 7.6% of the population respectively, while 61.9% of locals reported having no diagnosed health issues, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Health standards among working-age locals align with broad norms. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 35.4% of the population (3,497 people), notably exceeding the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%, with senior health metrics scoring above average and tracking national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tweed Heads is largely Australian-born, at 77.6% of residents, with 8.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.7%) and Australian (24.6%). 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 Tweed Heads closely reflect broader regional norms, with 83.6% holding Australian citizenship, 77.6% born domestically, and 91.3% speaking solely English in the home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 54.8% of the local population. However, the most pronounced relative divergence occurs within Judaism, which represents 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Examining parental birthplaces reveals that English ancestry is the most widely cited heritage in Tweed Heads at 32.7%, followed by Australian ancestry at 24.6% (trailing the 30.0% regional average) and Irish heritage at 11.0%.
Furthermore, specific ethnic backgrounds show higher concentrations relative to regional figures, including Spanish at 0.6% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Maori at 0.8% (against 0.3%), and New Zealand at 0.8% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tweed Heads is 54, older than 97% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 19.0% 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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Characterized by its strong appeal to retirees and lifestyle movers, Tweed Heads maintains a distinctly mature demographic structure. Estimates to August 2026 indicate that senior cohorts aged 65+ account for 35.4% of locals, compared to 23.3% in Regional NSW, whereas youth and young adults aged 0 - 24 comprise 20.1% against 29.3% across the wider region. As of August 2026, the median age is estimated at 54 years by AreaSearch, slightly down from 55 recorded at the 2021 Census but still 11 years higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and above the national Census benchmark of 38.
Since the Census, residents aged 45 - 64 have reduced from 24.1% to an estimated 21.8%. By 2041, senior cohorts aged 65+ are projected to experience the highest numeric expansion, adding 590 people (17%) to reach 4,088, while the younger demographic aged 0 - 24 is anticipated to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tweed Heads
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 | Sep 2026 last month all 15 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 Sep 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 — 190 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,176 at the 2021 Census → 9,881 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 (SAL14002). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.