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The median house price in Tweed Heads South is $1.20m, with units at $841k. House values have moved 7.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Tweed Heads South has an estimated 8,166 residents, up from 7,941 at the 2021 Census — a change of 225 people, or 2.8%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 143 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 984 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 investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside newly confirmed locations verified by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Tweed Heads South has a projected population of approximately 8,166 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 225 individuals (2.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,941 individuals. This adjustment is derived from a resident headcount of 8,164, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP statistics (June 2025) plus an additional 143 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. A population of this size translates to a density of 983 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values recorded across regions evaluated by AreaSearch.
The post-census expansion of 2.8% in the suburb of Tweed Heads South is within 0.9 percentage points of the SA4 territory (3.7%), showing competitive underlying growth. Gains in local residency were mostly driven by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 55.00000000000001% of all population increases during recent timeframes. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base period. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as a base are applied. Growth velocities by age cohort from these datasets are also projected onto all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic developments, an expansion slightly below the median of non-metropolitan Australian locations is anticipated, with the suburb of Tweed Heads South projected to expand by 469 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level figures, representing an overall rise of 5.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
165 new dwellings have been approved in Tweed Heads South over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That is 4.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 40 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 80% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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Based on AreaSearch tracking of ABS building approvals mapped from statistical zones, the locality averages approximately 33 approved homes annually, with an estimated 165 residences authorized over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 9 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. With a ratio of 1.4 people entering the area for every completed home over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand matches supply closely to maintain balanced market metrics, though this ratio rose to 13.4 people per approved home during the previous 2 financial years, pointing to rising appeal and a potential shortfall in supply.
Building projects show an average construction value of $735,000, indicating that developers are targeting the high-end tier with premium dwellings. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $50.4 million have been documented during the current financial year, pointing to strong local business investment. Relative to the Rest of NSW, building activity is slightly elevated (35.0% higher than the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe), providing options for purchasers while supporting local asset values, though building momentum has slowed recently. New residential construction consists of 80.0% detached houses and 20.0% multi-unit dwellings, preserving the established neighborhood feel centered on family properties with generous layouts. Current construction projects lean more toward single-family houses than historical levels indicate (52.0% at the Census), showing sustained interest in low-density family accommodation despite rising density trends. A ratio of approximately 1479 people per approved project suggests an established, mature neighborhood. Looking forward, the area is projected to increase by 467 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly model). Given historical development patterns, upcoming residential additions should easily accommodate demand, ensuring favorable environments for home buyers and potentially helping local population growth exceed current estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Tweed Heads South
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tweed Heads South, worth an estimated $120 million. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.3 billion. 22 are already under construction and 39 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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Few elements shape local growth as much as changes to regional infrastructure, major works, and development policies. AreaSearch has identified 17 initiatives that are likely to influence the local area. Principal works include the 13-19 Enid Street Residential Towers, the Rivendell Drive Warehouse and Light Industry Development, the Tweed Heads South Supported Accommodation project, and the Terranora Creek Foreshore Rehabilitation, with the following list detailing the most significant initiatives.
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Quay Grand Apartments
Quay Grand Apartments is a luxury residential development featuring two 14-storey towers with 122 apartments, ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms. The project offers premium finishes and resort-style communal amenities including a swimming pool, fully equipped gym, and sauna. It provides an urban beach lifestyle within walking distance to Coolangatta and Tweed Heads shopping precincts and beaches.
Terranora Creek Foreshore Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of the foreshore along Terranora Creek, adjacent to Wyuna Road, Tweed Heads West. The $400,000 upgrade, funded by the NSW Government's Stronger Country Communities Program, includes the removal of old, unapproved, and unsafe structures, replacing them with rock walls to prevent erosion, installing two new stairs/ramps for community access, and adding a new pelican perch. Construction began mid-2025 and is expected to take approximately 8 weeks.
Tweed Heads South Supported Independent Living
Supported Independent Living (SIL) development providing 24 purpose-built disability accommodation units with onsite support services for NDIS participants in Tweed Heads South.
Rivendell Drive Warehouse and Light Industry Development
Construction of fifteen warehouse and light industry units, including demolition, landscaping, carparking and signage.
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 South Public School Upgrade
Upgrade delivering 11 new permanent learning spaces, a new library, a new entrance, extended and refurbished preschool, a new canteen and OOSH facilities, refurbished administration areas, and improved playground, sports court and outdoor spaces. Construction was completed in September 2024.
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.
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.
3,147 residents of Tweed Heads South are employed, from a labour force of 3,312. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 47.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,912, about 121% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 workforce is evenly distributed between professional and trade roles, with a strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.0%, and a 3.5% estimated rise in employment over the prior year, based on compiled statistical area data. In March 2026, 3,147 local residents were employed, while the jobless rate was 0.9% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, and labor participation was considerably lower (47.5% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW). Based on Census records, a modest 10.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be taken into account.
The main employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The workforce is highly concentrated in accommodation & food, representing a share 1.8 times that of the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minor, employing 0.9% of workers compared to 5.3% regionally. A census ratio of 0.8 workers for every resident indicates a substantial volume of local job opportunities. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader zones, the 12-month timeframe saw a job growth rate of 3.5% alongside a labor force expansion of 4.0%, leading to an increase of 0.4 percentage points in the jobless rate. This differs from Regional NSW, where employment shrank by 0.9%, the labor pool decreased by 0.4%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.5 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 provide additional context regarding future employment needs. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local sector mix to project employment trends. Although nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Mapped against the local job composition, these figures suggest local employment will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustration purposes and excludes local demographic growth forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tweed Heads South is $976 a week (about $51,000 a year), with median personal income at $561 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,599 a year against an average of $51,735. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics for financial year 2023 indicate that local incomes are below national benchmarks, with the median recorded at $41,599 and the average at $51,735. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Incorporating Wage Price Index inflation of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $45,892 (median) and $57,074 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes all sit within the bottom range nationally, between the 2nd and 7th percentiles.
In terms of distribution, the $400 - 799 range is the most common, accounting for 31.7% of residents (2,588 individuals), whereas the surrounding region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 29.9%. Local financial conditions reflect widespread budget challenges, with 40.8% of households surviving on modest weekly incomes below $800. Financial pressure from housing is high, leaving residents with only 77.5% of their income, which ranks in the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tweed Heads South had 3,424 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 52% detached houses and 15% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 40.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 41.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing profile, as of the most recent Census, consisted of 51.7% separate houses and 48.3% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached units, flats, and other homes), compared to Regional NSW which comprised 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. Meanwhile, the proportion of outright home ownership was registered at 44.3%, which is higher than the Regional NSW benchmark, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (23.2%) or tenants (32.5%). The median monthly home loan payment matched the Regional NSW standard of $1,733, while the median weekly rental cost was $390, compared to regional figures of $1,733 and $330.
Across Australia, local home loan payments are below the national median of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tweed Heads South counted 3,424 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of homes at 57.9%, consisting of 16.4% couples raising children, 26.6% couples without children, and 13.6% single parents. Non-family households comprise the remaining 42.1%, consisting of single-person households at 37.4% and group shared homes at 4.7%. The median household occupancy of 2.1 persons is below the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.1% of adults in Tweed Heads South hold a university qualification, including 10.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 89% of areas nationally. A further 29.4% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 1,654 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 915 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment is low in this area, with university graduation rates (14.1%) falling well below the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. This situation presents both a demographic challenge and an opening for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 10.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Practical and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (29.4%). A significant 23.9% of the local population is enrolled in some form of study.
This is made up of 8.0% attending primary school, 6.8% attending high school, and 3.1% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tweed Heads South reaches 75 stops on 58 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 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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Public transit analysis indicates 75 active stops are located within the area, providing bus options. These stops are serviced by 58 separate routes, which combine to deliver 1,451 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is rated as top-tier, with residents generally living 170 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential profile, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the principal mode of travel at 91%. Car ownership averages 0.9 per household, which is below the regional benchmark. A relatively low proportion of 10.5% of workers perform their jobs from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting pandemic circumstances).
Service frequency averages 207 daily runs across all routes, which translates to roughly 19 weekly runs per individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
55.2% of residents in Tweed Heads South report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 11.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Significant health concerns are apparent locally, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which impact both younger and older cohorts, alongside a low rate of private health insurance, which covers only about 47% of the population (~3,875 individuals). This is lower than the 51.9% coverage rate across Regional NSW and the national benchmark of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues reported by residents were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 13.0 and 9.7% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 55.2% of people reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age residents experience notable health issues, with higher rates of long-term conditions. The neighborhood has 31.9% of its population aged 65 and over (2,604 individuals), exceeding the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Health profiles among older residents present some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally matching those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tweed Heads South is largely Australian-born, at 79.3% of residents, with 7.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.0%) and Australian (26.5%). 4.9% 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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The locality displays low levels of multicultural representation, with 86.8% of the population holding citizenship, 79.3% born domestically, and 92.1% using only English at home. The predominant faith is Christianity, which is practiced by 56.7% of local residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding family backgrounds (parental birthplaces), the three largest heritage groups are English, representing 32.0% of the population, Australian, representing 26.5%, and Irish, representing 8.6%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Aboriginal Australians are overrepresented at 4.9% of the population (compared to 4.6% across the region), New Zealanders represent 0.9% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Maori represent 0.7% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tweed Heads South is 51, older than 94% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 20.4% 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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With a median age of 51 years, the population is much older than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the Australian median of 38. Relative to regional benchmarks, the 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented (11.7% locally), while children aged 5 - 14 are underrepresented (9.6%). This concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is also higher than the national share of 6.1%. Data collected since the 2021 Census shows the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 9.6% to 11.3% of the population, and the 0 to 4 group grew from 4.2% to 5.5%.
Conversely, the 65 to 74 age group fell from 15.2% to 13.9%. By 2041, the demographic mix is projected to shift, led by a 17% expansion in the 25 to 34 age bracket (an increase of 145 people), growing from 865 to 1,011. Meanwhile, contractions are projected for the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tweed Heads South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 4 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 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 143 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,941 at the 2021 Census → 8,166 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 May 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 (SAL14003). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.