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The median house price in Wadalba is $985k, with units at $750k. House values have moved 5.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Wadalba has an estimated 4,793 residents, up from 4,204 at the 2021 Census — a change of 589 people, or 14.0%. Growth has averaged 3.7% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 72.0% of that increase. That puts 1,255 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 updates for the broader zone, and recent residential addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Wadalba has an estimated population of approximately 4,793 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 589 individuals (14.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted a population of 4,204 individuals. The adjustment is derived from the resident population of 4,756, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) alongside an additional 96 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density ratio of 1,254 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average observed across national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Wadalba's 14.0% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (3.4%) and the SA3 area, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion in the area was mostly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 72.0% of total population increases during recent times, though all contributors, including natural increase and overseas migration, remained positive factors. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas lacking this information, AreaSearch relies on the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age brackets from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. When analyzing future population trends, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, is forecast over the timeframe, with the area projected to expand by 3,237 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 66.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
175 new dwellings have been approved in Wadalba over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 44, 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval figures allocated from statistical area data, Wadalba has averaged approximately 35 new dwelling approvals annually, summing to an estimated 175 homes over the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 41 approvals have been documented. With an average of 4.6 new residents per year arriving per dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand greatly outstrips new supply, which typically drives price growth and intensifies buyer competition, while new properties are built at an average value of $380,000.
Furthermore, $21.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating steady commercial development activity. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Wadalba features 93.0% more construction activity (per person), providing buyers with a wider selection. New projects consist of 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, reinforcing the area's suburban character with a focus on family homes tailored to buyers looking for space. With approximately 127 people per dwelling approval, Wadalba displays the features of a growth area. Looking forward, Wadalba is projected to expand by 3,200 residents through to 2041 (starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, residential supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, which could intensify buyer competition and bolster price increases.
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 39 current infrastructure and development projects close to Wadalba, worth an estimated $8.24 billion. 8 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Nothing can impact an area's performance as significantly as updates to local infrastructure, major developments and planning programs. In total, 2 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to influence the area. Key developments include Yeramba Estates Central Coast Development, Hamlyn View Estate, The Sanctuary Estate Hamlyn Terrace, and Cedarwood Estate, with the below list describing those likely to be of greatest relevance.
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Yeramba Estates Hamlyn Terrace Development
A residential land subdivision located in the Hamlyn Terrace precinct of the Central Coast. The project involves the creation of low-density residential lots designed for family homes, leveraging proximity to the Wyong Hospital and local educational facilities. The estate is part of the broader North Wyong Shire Structure Plan to manage population growth in the region.
The Sanctuary Estate Hamlyn Terrace
The Sanctuary is a masterplanned house and land estate located in Hamlyn Terrace on the NSW Central Coast. The development offers registered residential lots for detached family homes in close proximity to schools, Wyong Hospital, local shops, and the M1 motorway.
Cedarwood Estate
Master-planned residential community in Hamlyn Terrace, offering quality house and land packages for families and investors. The estate features 91 new homes fully serviced with underground power, sewerage, and NBN connectivity. Located near the Pacific Highway and M1 Motorway, with easy access to Wyong Hospital, schools, and major shopping centres.
Madison Rise Estate
Madison Rise is a premium residential estate by Allam Property Group situated on elevated land in Woongarrah, Central Coast. The development features 177 turnkey homes with modern inclusions, located near Mackillop Catholic College, Warnervale train station, and the M1 Pacific Motorway. The final stage is scheduled for release in early 2026.
Warnervale Water and Sewer Infrastructure Program
A comprehensive infrastructure program supporting the Greater Warnervale growth corridor. Key works include the $82.5 million Mardi Water Treatment Plant upgrade, which involves adding Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) systems to increase capacity to 160 million litres per day. The program also encompasses the $144 million Charmhaven Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade and the completed 9.4km Mardi to Warnervale Pipeline to ensure long-term water security for over 210,000 residents.
Hamlyn View Estate
Hamlyn View Estate is a master planned house and land community on the NSW Central Coast, developed by AVJennings and focused on delivering more than 600 residential lots and completed homes along Sparks Road in Hamlyn Terrace. Earlier stages of the estate have been built out and are occupied, while later stages continue to roll out through additional small lot housing and subdivision activity on the residue land at and around 94 Sparks Road, including a 2025 development application for small lot housing and subdivision on Residue Lot 87 (DA/511/2025) with Central Coast Council, indicating that civil works and dwelling construction are ongoing rather than fully complete.Nearby planning activity for residential flats and subdivision at 94 Sparks Road supports the view that this landholding is being progressively intensified as the final stages of the broader estate are delivered.
Warnervale Town Centre - Woolworths
Approved modification for construction and operation of Warnervale Shopping Centre within the Parklands Central Coast masterplanned community. The project includes a Woolworths neighbourhood shopping centre with retail, commercial, medical centre and e-commerce facilities, 489 at-grade car parking spaces, earthworks, road works and supporting infrastructure.
Rosella Rise
AVJennings masterplanned community on the NSW Central Coast delivering approximately 527 homes comprised of turnkey houses and titled land lots. Multiple stages are registered with new homes selling and additional homes under construction. The community features parks, pathways and planned amenity with convenient access to Warnervale train station, schools and Wyong Hospital.
2,455 residents of Wadalba are employed, from a labour force of 2,514. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 70.5%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,846, about 80% 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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Wadalba possesses a qualified labor force, with essential services industries strongly represented, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and 3.5% in estimated employment growth over the last year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,455 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 1.8% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and labor force participation is generally comparable to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Based on Census answers, a high 26.8% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be kept in mind. Employment among local residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
The area displays a specific occupational specialization in health care & social assistance, with a jobs share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles show lower representation at 4.0% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The heavily residential area appears to provide few local employment opportunities, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels rose by 3.5% and the labor force grew by 3.5%, leaving unemployment virtually unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with a minor decline. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future demand in Wadalba. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been matched with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary greatly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Wadalba's employment distribution suggests local employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wadalba is $1,942 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $805 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,223 a year against an average of $61,022. 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 AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Wadalba's median income among taxpayers is $50,223, with an average of $61,022. This sits below the national average, and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $55,406 (median) and $67,319 (average) as of March 2026. Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Wadalba gather around the 56th percentile nationally. Distribution statistics show that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket contains 37.8% of the community (1,811 individuals), reflecting regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket.
High housing costs absorb 20.8% of income, though solid earnings still place disposable income at the 55th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking positions it in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wadalba had 1,360 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling composition within Wadalba, as assessed at the latest Census, consisted of 94.3% houses and 5.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership in Wadalba trailed that of Sydney metro, at 17.7%, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (42.3%) or rented (40.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was far lower than the Sydney metro average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $480, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470.
Nationally, Wadalba's mortgage payments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wadalba counted 1,360 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,551 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority at 79.4% of all households, consisting of 41.2% couples with children, 19.3% couples without children, and 17.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 20.6%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households making up 2.6% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.3% of adults in Wadalba hold a university qualification, including 12.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,503 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 945 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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The area experiences educational limitations, with university qualification rates (17.3%) significantly below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This presents both a difficulty and an opening for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (30.2%). Educational enrollment is remarkably high, with 34.1% of residents currently participating in formal study. This includes 12.2% in primary education, 9.8% in secondary education, and 3.2% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wadalba reaches 25 stops on 43 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis shows 25 active transport stops operating within Wadalba, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 43 individual routes, collectively providing 1,077 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is classified as good, with residents typically situated 202 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, above the regional average. A high 26.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 153 journeys per day across all routes, translating to approximately 43 weekly journeys per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.9% of residents in Wadalba report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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 statistics show substantial difficulties facing Wadalba, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, with the presence of common health conditions being notable across both younger and older age brackets, and the rate of private health insurance found to be relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~2,448 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most frequent medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health problems and asthma, affecting 10.6 and 9.7% of residents, respectively, while 67.9% reported being completely free of medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population experiences significant health challenges with elevated chronic illness rates. The area has 10.2% of residents aged 65 and over (488 people), which is lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some difficulties, with national rankings generally matching the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wadalba is largely Australian-born, at 81.7% of residents, with 12.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.1%) and English (28.6%). 4.3% 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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Wadalba was found to be generally consistent with the wider region's average regarding cultural diversity, with 81.7% of its population born in Australia, 89.6% holding citizenship, and 87.1% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion in Wadalba was found to be Christianity, which accounts for 55.1% of people in Wadalba. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry (country of birth of parents), the three most represented groups in Wadalba are Australian, making up 29.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%, English, making up 28.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, and Other, making up 7.3% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 16.0%.
Additionally, there are notable differences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maori is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Wadalba (vs 0.4% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.4%) and Maltese at 1.0% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wadalba is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 27.8% 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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At 32 years, Wadalba's median age is significantly younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and also substantially lower than the 38-year national average. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wadalba has a higher concentration of residents aged 5 - 14 (15.9%) but fewer 65 - 74 year-olds (5.9%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age bracket has grown from 2.6% to 3.6% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 17.0% to 15.9%. Demographic modeling suggests Wadalba's age profile will change significantly by 2041.
The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected expansion at 91%, adding 520 residents to reach 1,096.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wadalba
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 96 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,204 at the 2021 Census → 4,793 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 (SAL14098). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.