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The median house price in Tweed Heads West is $1.18m, with units at $750k. House values have moved 7.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Tweed Heads West has an estimated 6,417 residents, up from 6,176 at the 2021 Census — a change of 241 people, or 3.9%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. That puts 644 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside post-Census validated addresses, the suburb of Tweed Heads West has an estimated population of approximately 6,417 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 241 people (3.9%) relative to the 6,176 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is deduced from an estimated resident count of 6,404 following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 26 validated new addresses identified after the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 643 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident as well as capacity for future expansion.
The suburb of Tweed Heads West outpaced the wider SA4 region (3.8%) with its 3.9% gain since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner. Overseas migration served as the principal demographic driver, accounting for roughly 50.0% of recent population increases. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. SA2 territories not captured by these datasets incorporate NSW State Government projections released in 2022 based on 2021 figures. Age-specific growth trajectories from these summaries are subsequently applied across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Tweed Heads West is anticipated to experience population expansion slightly below the nationwide regional median, adding 504 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level modelling, which equates to an overall rise of 7.7% over the 16 years.
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32 new dwellings have been approved in Tweed Heads West over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 36, 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 building approvals mapped from statistical divisions by AreaSearch indicates that Tweed Heads West has registered an average of approximately 6 residential approvals per annum. Across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an estimated 32 homes received approval, with 36 approved during FY-25 to date. Housing demand substantially outstrips new residential delivery, averaging 3.4 new residents annually for each dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), a disparity that typically fuels heightened buyer competition and capital appreciation. Meanwhile, newly approved residences carry an average construction cost of $798,000, signaling an emphasis by builders on upmarket, higher-tier stock.
Furthermore, $21.1 million in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to a steady flow of non-residential construction. Per capita residential building approvals in Tweed Heads West run at roughly two-thirds the level observed across Rest of NSW, placing the locality in the 49th percentile across all assessed Australian areas; this restricts purchasing options and underpins demand for established properties, notwithstanding a recent uptick in building activity. This approval rate also trails the national benchmark, reflecting the mature nature of the local market and potential planning constraints. Of late, building approvals have comprised 29.0% detached dwellings and 71.0% attached dwellings. Such a shift toward medium-to-high density housing offers entry-level price points tailored to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. This stands in sharp contrast to the prevailing stock of 57.0% houses, illustrating diminished land availability while meeting evolving lifestyle and affordability considerations. Recording roughly 303 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical low-density traits. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures, projections indicate that Tweed Heads West will welcome an additional 491 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could fall short of demographic expansion, thereby intensifying competition among purchasers and placing upward pressure on property prices.
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Development applications around Tweed Heads West
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 85 current infrastructure and development projects close to Tweed Heads West, worth an estimated $20.8 billion. 18 are already under construction and 40 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and strategic planning initiatives play a crucial role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 26 separate projects expected to influence the surrounding region, with prominent schemes including Sceniq Bilambil Heights, Cobaki Lakes Development, North Kirra Beach Hotel & Residences, and Terranora Lakes Masterplanned Community (formerly Terranora Lakes Country Club Redevelopment).
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Southern Cross University Gold Coast Campus Renewal
Southern Cross University is progressing a master plan renewal of its Gold Coast campus at Bilinga/Coolangatta, adjacent to Gold Coast Airport and 400 metres from North Kirra Beach. The plan reconfigures student amenity spaces, staff work areas (homezones), and teaching facilities to better support a growing enrolment base of 5,000+ students. The 2025 community consultation phase has now closed, with detailed design set to commence in 2026 and staged implementation to follow subject to planning approvals.The renewal targets more flexible learning environments, outdoor activation zones, and improved digital infrastructure.
North Kirra Beach Hotel & Residences
$350M luxury masterplan at North Kirra featuring a five-star 160-key hotel and a 10-level tower with 60 premium apartments and 5 double-storey beach houses. The project includes high-end wellness facilities, private pools, and 90m of beach frontage.
Pacific Parade Apartments, Bilinga
A 10-storey beachfront apartment tower by Cielo Group on a 1,000 square metre site in Bilinga, replacing two existing homes. The building will deliver 22 apartments including 18 three-bedroom units across lower levels, two-per-level on upper floors, and a four-bedroom penthouse. The ground floor features a lobby, surf store and beach wash-up above two levels of basement parking for 40 cars. The rooftop deck includes a plunge pool, gym, dining room and amenities. Builder CGC lists the project as current with a $50M contract value and an 18-month build programme.
Kirra Point Holiday Apartments
The first stage of the 380 million AUD Kirra Point mixed-use precinct is complete, featuring 116 luxury apartments and the Kirra Point Holiday Apartments short-stay offering. Stage 2 is currently in early construction and ground works, set to deliver a second residential tower, a boutique hotel, and a curated laneway retail precinct including a village square and fresh food marketplace.
Coolangatta Creek Boardwalk Extension
Construction of a boardwalk extension at the mouth of Coolangatta Creek as a key segment of the Gold Coast Oceanway. The project includes widening the existing shared path to 5 metres to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, installing viewing platforms, and providing seating and environmental interpretation. It aims to enhance coastal connectivity between North Kirra and Bilinga while revitalising the riparian zone.
89-91 Golden Four Drive Apartments
Originally approved as an 11-storey apartment tower with 81 two and three-bedroom units, this project is currently undergoing redesign and planning following a 2026 Planning and Environment Court decision that overturned its previous approval. The Turner Studios-designed building occupies a 2,024sqm site and is noted for its high-density boutique design within the Bilinga coastal precinct.
Airport Boulevard Commercial Centre
New commercial centre near Gold Coast Airport featuring office spaces, retail outlets, dining options, and services. Designed to serve airport passengers, local businesses, and the growing Bilinga area.
Sceniq Bilambil Heights
A boutique residential land estate delivering 100 large elevated homesites averaging 1,200sqm on a 15.8ha site in Bilambil Heights, Tweed Shire. The masterplan includes a community park (Sceniq Park), walking path network, and design guidelines. Stage 1 is complete with settlements underway; Stage 2 is nearing completion; final homesites are now selling. Civil contractor is CD Civil. The project addresses severe housing undersupply in the Tweed-Gold Coast border region.
2,846 residents of Tweed Heads West are employed, from a labour force of 2,956. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 54.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,318, about 83% 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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The employment landscape in Tweed Heads West reflects a mix of white and blue collar jobs, with essential services playing a prominent role. Statistical data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates an unemployment rate of 3.7% and an estimated employment growth of 3.4% over the previous year. By March 2026, the local workforce included 2,846 residents who were employed. The local unemployment rate stood at 0.4% lower than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. However, workforce participation was notably lower, recorded at 54.4% compared to the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census data shows that only 10.6% of residents worked from home, a figure that should be interpreted with consideration of the effects of Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local workers consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows an exceptionally high degree of concentration, with a workforce proportion 1.4 times that of the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.6% of local employment in Tweed Heads West compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. A comparison of Census working population counts against resident population figures suggests a relatively modest volume of employment within the immediate locality. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures aggregated from surrounding areas, the 12 months to March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.4% and the labor force grow by 3.9%, leading to a 0.4 percentage points rise in unemployment. Across Regional NSW over the same timeframe, employment contracted by 0.9%, the labor pool shrank by 0.4%, and unemployment climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Broader insight into local labor prospects is offered by Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26 across five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, jobs are forecast to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral rates vary widely. Projecting these trends onto the existing employment profile of Tweed Heads West indicates potential job expansion of 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (noting this is an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tweed Heads West is $1,029 a week (about $54,000 a year), with median personal income at $612 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,534 a year against an average of $53,867. 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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According to postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, earnings in the suburb of Tweed Heads West remain beneath national benchmarks, recording a median of $41,534 and an average of $53,867. These figures compare against 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, updated estimates reach roughly $45,820 for median income and $59,426 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings in Tweed Heads West within the 4th to 13th percentiles nationally.
Looking at individual income brackets, the largest segment includes 31.7% of residents (2,034 people) earning between $400 - 799, whereas the wider region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort at 29.9%. Affordability hurdles are substantial, with only 79.0% of earnings remaining after housing expenses, placing the area in the 4th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tweed Heads West had 2,654 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 57% detached houses and 21% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,664 a month. Rent absorbs 34.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 37.3%. 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 residential landscape in Tweed Heads West consisted of 56.6% houses and 43.4% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), differing from Regional NSW which recorded 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 40.9%, matching the Regional NSW rate, while remaining homes were mortgaged (28.3%) or occupied by tenants (30.8%). Typical monthly mortgage repayments were $1,664 locally compared to $1,733 across Regional NSW, whereas weekly median rent was $350 in the area against $330 regionally. On a nationwide scale, mortgage commitments in Tweed Heads West sit well below the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tweed Heads West counted 2,654 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of households at 58.7%, encompassing couples without children (25.9%), couples with children (17.8%), and single parent families (13.9%). The remaining 41.3% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households (36.5%) alongside group households (4.8%). The typical household size sits at 2.1 people, lower than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.8% of adults in Tweed Heads West hold a university qualification, including 11.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 31.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Attainment levels highlight educational hurdles across the locality, as tertiary qualification holders (15.8%) trail well behind the NSW benchmark of 32.2%, presenting a clear opening for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest higher education group at 11.1%, followed by postgraduate awards (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Conversely, vocational qualifications are widespread, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (31.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). A significant proportion of the population is actively studying, with 27.2% of residents enrolled in formal education programs. Specifically, 8.9% attend primary education, 6.6% are in secondary education, and 4.1% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tweed Heads West reaches 39 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 750 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 Tweed Heads West includes 39 bus stops operating across 28 separate routes, delivering 751 weekly services in total. Transit accessibility is very strong, with residents situated an average distance of 160 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential profile, commuting is predominantly outward-bound, with private vehicles accounting for 95% of journeys. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.0 per household, below regional figures, while 10.6% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census under potential pandemic influences. Across the entire network, service frequencies average 107 trips daily, which translates to roughly 19 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.6% of residents in Tweed Heads West report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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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An assessment of chronic illness rates and mortality by AreaSearch indicates notable health challenges within Tweed Heads West across both younger and older cohorts, accompanied by low private health insurance coverage of approximately 48% of residents (~3,098 people). This compares to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses reported by residents are arthritis (11.0) and mental health conditions (9.7%), while 60.6% reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age residents face elevated rates of chronic illness, and seniors aged 65 and over represent 28.4% of the population (1,822 people), exceeding the 23.3% proportion across Regional NSW.
Health metrics for older residents present difficulties, tracking broadly in line with broader population rankings nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tweed Heads West is largely Australian-born, at 79.5% of residents, with 8.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.0%) and Australian (26.8%). 4.6% 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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Demographic indicators show Tweed Heads West sits below national benchmarks for cultural diversity, with Australian citizens comprising 83.5% of the population, 79.5% born in Australia, and 91.9% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, practiced by 51.7% of residents. The most pronounced local variation occurs in the Other category, which represents 1.2% in Tweed Heads West compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental heritage, the three most prevalent ancestry groups in Tweed Heads West are English (31.0%), Australian (26.8%), and Irish (9.1%). Other cultural backgrounds show notable differences in representation, including New Zealand heritage at 0.9% (versus 0.4% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 4.6% (versus 4.6%), and Maori at 0.7% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tweed Heads West is 46, older than 85% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.1% 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 age profile of the suburb of Tweed Heads West is older than that of Regional NSW overall. Seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 28.4% of the community as at August 2026 versus 23.3% across Regional NSW, whereas children and youth aged 0 - 24 account for 25.3% compared to 29.3% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 46 as at August 2026, dropping slightly from 47 at the 2021 Census, yet sitting 3 years above the Regional NSW Census figure of 43 and well above the national Census median of 38.
The most significant shift since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 bracket, which declined from 23.8% to an estimated 21.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, senior age groups will capture most demographic expansion, growing by 279 residents (15%) to reach 2,101, whereas younger demographics (0 - 24) are anticipated to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tweed Heads West
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,176 at the 2021 Census → 6,417 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 (SAL14004). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.