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The median house price in Urunga is $970k, with units at $575k. House values have moved 6.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Urunga has an estimated 3,241 residents, up from 3,185 at the 2021 Census — a change of 56 people, or 1.8%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 81% of areas nationally. Density is about 67 people per 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 evaluations of ABS demographics data for the wider region, along with newer address validations by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Urunga has a population of approximately 3,241 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 56 people (1.8%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,185 residents. The estimate is drawn from an AreaSearch resident figure of 3,235, determined via the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 43 validated new addresses since the Census. This count indicates a density of 66 persons per square kilometer, showing a low-density pattern with capacity for expansion.
The suburb of Urunga's post-census growth of 1.8% is within 1.9 percentage points of the surrounding SA3 region (3.7%), demonstrating solid progress. Net migration from abroad drove population expansion, representing about 64.0% of recent population increases. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 sectors, which were published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking these estimates, NSW Government SA2 projections from 2022 using 2021 as a baseline are substituted. The age-specific growth rates from these datasets are applied to calculate projections from 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the suburb of Urunga is projected to experience population growth slightly under the national median for regional sectors, with an increase of 165 people by 2041, representing a total gain of 4.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
39 new dwellings have been approved in Urunga over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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Analysis by AreaSearch of building approvals data from the ABS reveals that approximately 7 new residences are approved annually, with a total of 39 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 9 approvals have been logged. With an average of 2 new residents per built dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the local market shows balanced supply and demand. However, this has shifted to 1.1 people per home over the last 2 financial years, indicating a more closely aligned market. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction cost of $491,000, showing developers are prioritizing upmarket properties.
Commercial approvals of $358,000 were also registered during this financial year, highlighting that the locality remains mostly residential. Urunga's rate of new residential approvals per capita is roughly two-thirds of the rate seen across the Rest of NSW, placing it in the 52nd percentile of areas nationwide, though construction has recently picked up. Building activity remains below the national benchmark, reflecting the mature nature of the area and indicating possible planning controls. Furthermore, all recent building activity has been concentrated in detached dwellings, preserving the low-density feel of the community and appealing to buyers seeking extra space. The focus on detached housing is more pronounced than existing housing distribution (81.0% at Census), pointing to strong ongoing demand for traditional homes despite density changes. A ratio of 308 people per approval confirms the low-density characteristics. Long-term forecasts indicate that the suburb of Urunga will add 159 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. In light of ongoing development trends, new home construction is projected to satisfy demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting higher population numbers than currently forecasted.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Urunga, worth an estimated $44 million. A further 35 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.3 billion. 15 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments are critical factors for regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 2 key projects that are expected to impact the region. These developments include the Sewering Coastal Villages Project, the Urunga Boardwalk Replacement, the Waterfall Way Corridor Strategy, and the Pacific Highway Upgrade from Hexham to Brisbane, with detailed information on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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Sewering Coastal Villages Project
A major $38 million sewerage infrastructure project expanding the network to Mylestom, Repton, and Raleigh. The project involves a completed upgrade to the Urunga Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP), doubling its capacity to 10,000 equivalent persons. Current works focus on installing sewer reticulation mains and 228 low-pressure sewer units at individual properties, and constructing new pump stations to replace failing septic systems and protect the Bellinger and Kalang Rivers.
Urunga Boardwalk Replacement
Full replacement of the historic Urunga Boardwalk, part of the wider Urunga Precinct Revitalisation, following flood damage to the original structure. The upgrade widens the walkway to between 2.5 and 3 metres, installs over 300 fibre reinforced polymer piles, and rebuilds more than 850 metres of decking, viewing platforms, breakout areas and seating to improve accessibility, safety and tourism appeal. Construction began in July 2025. As of mid-2026 over 800 metres including the full 250 metre South Arm section is open to the public, with Stages 1 to 3 substantially complete and the final Stage 4 (360 metre breakwall section) underway, expected to finish late 2026.The project is being delivered by Bellingen Shire Council with XINC Engineering Pty Ltd (design and supply) and GPM Marine Constructions Pty Ltd (piling and installation).
Black Wattle Estate - Urunga
Black Wattle Estate is a six stage master planned residential land subdivision within the South Urunga Development Precinct, delivering about 320 housing lots from roughly 600 sqm up to 1,450 sqm. Stage 1 civil works and registration are complete with most lots sold, while later stages will add local parks, walking and cycle paths and bushland buffers. The estate is promoted as an environmentally and socially sustainable coastal community close to Urunga township, beaches, the Kalang River and regional centres such as Coffs Harbour and Bellingen.
Taylors Rise Estate
Boutique residential estate offering 42 land lots ranging from 600sqm to 1621sqm, and brand-new completed homes, located near Bellingen CBD. Civil construction for the 42-lot subdivision was completed and registered in 2023, with home construction and lot sales progressing through completion.
Watson Place Affordable Housing
Affordable housing complex providing 23 one-bedroom apartments for women over 55 at risk of homelessness. The project was officially opened in December 2024 and was delivered through RFBI's subsidiary, Bellorana, with $10 million in combined funding from the NSW and Australian governments. All 23 apartments were tenanted before the official opening.
Retail & ShopTop Housing Development, Hyde Street, Bellingen
Mixed-use development involving demolition, remediation, and construction of shop-top housing with 15 residential units and retail premises, on the site of the former Carl Foster's Garage. The project was approved by the Northern Regional Planning Panel on 20 March 2019, with a capital investment value of $8,985,000. The proposal includes commercial space (a supermarket opportunity has been marketed for the site) and is located within the Bellingen Heritage Conservation Area.
Valla Urban Growth Area
The Valla Urban Growth Area is a long-planned mixed-use precinct near the Pacific Highway at Valla, intended to address residential and industrial land shortages on the NSW Mid North Coast. Stage One is under construction and will deliver 14 fully serviced industrial lots, with 13 lots expected to be released from mid to late 2026. Current works include the first internal road, water, sewer, stormwater, electrical, lighting and communications infrastructure. Future stages are planned to include about 700 homes, a town centre, further industrial land, schools, open space and public amenities.Council expects the completed precinct to support up to 2800 jobs and add about AUD 380 million per year to the local economy.
Sawtell Pool Upgrade Project
City of Coffs Harbour continues to retain the Sawtell Pool Upgrade as a planned future project. The concept design includes a new eight-lane 25 metre pool with an accessible lane, a heated learn-to-swim pool, splash pad, new amenities building, cafe, improved accessibility and sustainable building features. Following the earlier funding setback, the project remains at concept design stage and is listed by Council as an unfunded future capital project pending external funding.
1,248 residents of Urunga are employed, from a labour force of 1,297. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 45.9%. 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 2,908, about 90% 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 locality possesses a skilled workforce with strong representation in key service sectors, showing an unemployment rate of 3.8% and annual job growth of 1.1%, compiled by AreaSearch from regional statistics. In March 2026, 1,248 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 0.3% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is low at 45.9% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data showed that a modest 12.7% of employed residents worked from home, though pandemic lockdowns during that period should be kept in mind. The major employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The area exhibits a strong concentration in construction, employing 1.4 times the regional average share. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.9% of the local workforce, which is below the Regional NSW average of 5.3%. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population indicates that local employment opportunities are limited. Based on SALM and ABS statistics aggregated for the region by AreaSearch, employment expanded by 1.1% over the 12-month period, while the workforce grew by 0.3%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In comparison, employment in Regional NSW declined by 0.9%, the labour force shrank by 0.4%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.5 percentage points. Job growth forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer a look at prospective employment trends. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion varies widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment could rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Urunga is $1,071 a week (about $56,000 a year), with median personal income at $590 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,187 a year against an average of $52,057. 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 tax statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Urunga has a median taxpayer income of $42,187 and an average income of $52,057. These levels are below the national average, as well as the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Incorporating Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $46,541 for the median and $57,429 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Urunga rank between the 5th and 10th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution is dominated by the $400 - 799 weekly bracket, which accounts for 28.9% of residents (936 people), differing from the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest at 29.9%. Housing affordability is under substantial pressure, leaving residents with only 82.9% of their income, which ranks in the 6th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Urunga had 1,341 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 10% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,647 a month. Rent absorbs 31.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 35.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of Urunga at the time of the latest Census consisted of 81.4% houses and 18.6% other types of dwellings, such as semi-detached properties, units, or alternative formats, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership was high at 49.0%, exceeding the Regional NSW average, with the remaining residences either mortgaged (22.7%) or rented (28.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,647, below the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent stood at $340, compared to the regional median of $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent payments are below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Urunga counted 1,341 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 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 households at 63.0%, consisting of couples with children (16.9%), couples without children (32.6%), and single-parent households (13.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.0%, consisting of lone-person households (32.4%) and group houses (4.2%). The median household size of 2.2 residents is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.4% of adults in Urunga hold a university qualification, including 13.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 187 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 971 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 in the area is lower than average, with university degree holders representing 19.4% of the population, well below the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. This gap presents an opportunity for targeted educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 13.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Technical and trade qualifications are widespread, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (32.4%). A significant 24.0% of residents are enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% of the population attending primary school, 6.2% in secondary school, and 2.6% in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Urunga reaches 26 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 450 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Analysis of local transit indicates that there are 26 public transport stops in the suburb of Urunga, consisting of bus stops and train stations. These are serviced by 22 routes, offering a total of 445 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 238 meters from a stop. Since the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars remaining the dominant mode of travel at 94%. Dwellings average 1.3 vehicles, which is below the regional average. A low 12.7% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Transit routes provide an average of 63 trips per day, which translates to approximately 17 weekly services per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
58.0% of residents in Urunga report no long-term health condition. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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 outcomes present challenges, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, which affect both younger and older cohorts, alongside a low rate of private health insurance coverage at about 48% of residents (~1,542 people). This compares to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 12.6% and 9.5% of the population respectively, while 58.0% of residents reported having no long-term health issues compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. The working-age population exhibits high rates of chronic conditions.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 37.1% of the population (1,202 people), which is significantly higher than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Seniors in the area enjoy health outcomes that are above average, with national rankings exceeding those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Urunga is largely Australian-born, at 90.0% of residents, with 2.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.7%) and Australian (31.5%). 3.8% 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 suburb of Urunga has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 90.9% of the population, 90.0% of residents born in Australia, and 97.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 51.3% of the community. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. For parental ancestry, the three largest groups in the suburb of Urunga are English at 32.7%, Australian at 31.5%, and Irish at 10.5%. There are minor differences in other ethnic backgrounds: Scottish is slightly higher than the regional average at 8.8% of the population (compared to 8.0% regionally), Australian Aboriginal is at 3.8% (compared to 4.6%), and Welsh is at 0.5% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Urunga is 55, older than 97% of areas nationally. 14.3% 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 median age of 55 years in the suburb of Urunga is higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of people aged 65 - 74 years (20.4%), while the 25 - 34 cohort is small at 6.5% compared to the rest of the region. The share of 65 - 74 year-olds is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 10.6% to 12.7% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age cohort rose from 8.3% to 10.1%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.8% to 9.4%, and the 25 to 34 group declined from 8.3% to 6.5%. Looking to 2041, demographic forecasts project notable shifts. The 75 to 84 age cohort is expected to grow by 88 people (21%) from 411 to 500. Aging trends are set to continue, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 72% of the growth. Conversely, population drops are projected for children aged 0 to 4 and adults aged 65 to 74.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Urunga
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 | Jul 2026 last month 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 Jul 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 — 43 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,185 at the 2021 Census → 3,241 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 (SAL14079). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.