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The median house price in Wallsend is $890k, with units at $710k. House values have moved 5.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Wallsend has an estimated 14,084 residents, up from 13,244 at the 2021 Census — a change of 840 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 203 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 1,260 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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Based on demographic assessments of ABS data updates for the region, along with residential addresses verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Wallsend has a population estimated to be approximately 14,084 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 840 people (6.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 13,244 residents. The calculation is derived from a resident population count of 14,033, calculated by AreaSearch after examining the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and integrating an extra 203 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population corresponds to a density of 1,259 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average for locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 6.3% population expansion rate of the suburb of Wallsend since the 2021 census was greater than that of the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 62.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 zone, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions where this data is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year are utilized instead. Age group growth rates from these combined sources are also projected for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts suggest the suburb of Wallsend will experience population growth slightly below the median of non-metropolitan locations, with projections indicating an increase of 1,733 residents to 2041, representing an overall expansion of 11.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
293 new dwellings have been approved in Wallsend over the past five years, an average of 58 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 32% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 48, broadly in line with 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 evaluations of building approvals from the ABS, distributed from statistical zones, Wallsend averages about 58 new residential approvals annually, with an estimated total of 293 homes approved over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 44 approvals have been registered. With an average of 2.9 new residents annually per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, which indicates strong demand supporting property values, new residential projects are being constructed with an average value of $410,000—slightly higher than regional averages—pointing to a focus on quality builds.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $2.7 million in this financial year, showing that commercial construction is not a major focus. Relative to the Rest of NSW, Wallsend registers approximately 75% of the per capita construction volume, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all locations analyzed nationwide. Residential construction consists of 32.0% detached houses and 68.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density options offers more affordable pathways into the market, appealing to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This is a clear departure from the existing housing stock (which stands at 78.0% houses), indicating a decline in available development sites and reflecting shifting buyer preferences and demand for diverse, affordable living options. Recording approximately 234 people per dwelling approval, Wallsend shows a developing market. Long-term forecasts indicate that Wallsend will gain 1,682 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Current volumes of construction seem to match future demand, supporting a balanced market environment without major pricing spikes.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wallsend, worth an estimated $97 million. A further 30 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.95 billion. 8 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning changes, and development works have a major impact on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 23 projects expected to influence this locality. Primary developments include the Western Corridor Road Upgrades - Longworth Avenue and Minmi Road, the apartment project at 6-10 Council Street, the Duncan Close Residential Development, and the Infinite Early Learning facility in Elermore Vale, with key details provided on the most significant initiatives.
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Western Corridor Road Upgrades - Longworth Avenue and Minmi Road
Major dual-lane road upgrades along Longworth Avenue and Minmi Road in Wallsend. The project includes widening to four lanes, intersection improvements, cycling and pedestrian connections, and stormwater upgrades. Daracon is the principal contractor. Works commenced in March 2025 and are expected to complete in late 2026. The estimated project value is $40 million, supported by a $7.61 million contribution from the NSW Government's Accelerated Infrastructure Fund.
6-10 Council Street Apartments
A 5-storey apartment development in Wallsend town centre providing 28 residential dwellings. The project features low-rise construction with 50 car spaces and is positioned to take advantage of local amenities and transport connections.
Duncan Close Residential Development
Staged residential development comprising 49 multi-dwelling homes and a 50 lot community title subdivision with internal roads, landscaping, shared open space and associated civil works. The project received development approval from the City of Newcastle and has subsequently progressed to construction, with a Principal Certifier appointment lodged in early 2026.
Woodford Street, Minmi - Road Infrastructure Improvements
This project will deliver 125 metres of new infrastructure along the eastern side of Minmi Road (north from No. 31) and will provide essential infrastructure that will benefit pedestrians, cyclists, and future users of the Richmond Vale Rail Trail. The works include new kerb and gutter, a parking lane, and an off-road shared pedestrian path.
Widening and Upgrade of Minmi Road
Widening of Minmi Road to provide two travel lanes in each direction between Summerhill Road and Maryland Drive[cite: 1]. The upgrade incorporates intersection improvements at Summerhill Road, dedicated right-turn bays, and upgraded active transport infrastructure with separated shared pathways[cite: 1]. It forms part of City of Newcastle's broader Western Corridor road upgrades to alleviate traffic bottlenecks[cite: 1].
A Newcastle Rd, Wallsend
$98 million seniors living complex by SNL Building comprising six multi-storey buildings with 237 independent living units and a 106-place childcare centre. Includes amenities like indoor pool, cafe, childcare centre, outdoor bowls, communal workshop, communal garden, and community theatre.
9 Gothic Street Student Accommodation
DA approved three-storey Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development with 53 self-contained studio units, 12 car spaces, expansive indoor and outdoor communal areas, and a rooftop garden. It is strategically located adjacent to the University of Newcastle's Callaghan Campus. The DA-approved site is currently for sale via Expression of Interest, indicating the project is currently on hold or transitioning to a new developer. Expected end value over $17.5 million upon completion.
John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
The $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct is a major redevelopment of the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospitals. The centerpiece is a new seven-storey Acute Services Building delivering an expanded Emergency Department, 22 operating theatres, increased ICU capacity, and specialized care units. Construction is advancing rapidly toward completion in 2026, followed by operational commissioning and subsequent refurbishment works.
6,893 residents of Wallsend are employed, from a labour force of 7,422. Unemployment sits at 7.1%, with participation at 62.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,979, about 85% 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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Wallsend has a workforce characterised by solid skills, particularly in core services, with an unemployment rate of 7.1% based on AreaSearch compilations of local statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 6,893 employed local residents, while the jobless rate is 3.0% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, showing room for improvement, and the labor participation rate is close to the Regional NSW level of 60.6%. Census data reveals a moderate 21.2% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 containment measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The local workforce is highly concentrated in healthcare & social assistance, representing 1.3 times the regional proportion. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, employing 0.5% of residents compared to 5.3% across the region. Local job opportunities appear limited when comparing the census working population to the resident population. According to AreaSearch analyses of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the total labor force shrank by 0.2% and overall employment fell by 3.0% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 2.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide context for future local demand in Wallsend. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Mapping these trends onto Wallsend's industry distribution indicates local employment could rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, noting that this is a direct weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Wallsend is $1,401 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $700 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,140 a year against an average of $61,506. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The suburb of Wallsend's income level is lower than average on a national basis according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Wallsend's median income among taxpayers is $52,140 and the average income stands at $61,506, which compares to figures for Regional NSW's of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $57,521 (median) and $67,853 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Wallsend, between the 28th and 28th percentiles.
Income analysis reveals 31.8% of the population (4,478 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the metropolitan region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 24th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wallsend had 5,255 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 5% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $375 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 26.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.5%. 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 property types in Wallsend, based on the latest Census, consisted of 77.8% standalone houses and 22.2% other residential structures such as townhouses and units, compared to Regional NSW where houses make up 82.6% and other dwellings comprise 17.4%. The level of home ownership in Wallsend is below the Regional NSW average, standing at 30.5%, with remaining homes occupied by mortgage holders (31.4%) or tenants (38.0%). The median monthly cost for mortgage holders matches the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rental cost is $375, compared to regional averages of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Wallsend are below the Australian median of $1,863, while rent costs align with the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wallsend counted 5,255 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,588 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 63.2% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 24.0%, couples without children at 24.7%, and single parents with children at 13.2%. The remaining 36.8% are non-family households, which include single person households at 31.1% and group living situations at 5.5%. The median number of occupants per household is 2.3, which is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.1% of adults in Wallsend hold a university qualification, including 15.4% with a bachelor degree and 5.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,707 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 977 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 shows room for development, as university graduation levels (22.1%) fall significantly short of the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. This gap presents an opportunity for targeted academic initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 36.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, specifically advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (27.5%). A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 27.8% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 7.9% in primary schools, 6.9% in tertiary institutions, and 6.5% attending high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wallsend reaches 136 stops on 86 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 statistics show 136 transport stops operating in Wallsend, which are serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 86 separate routes, providing a combined total of 2,488 passenger services each week. Local transit access is rated highly, with residents living an average of 138 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles are the main travel method at 93%. Households own an average of 1.2 vehicles, which is lower than the regional average. About 21.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Local routes provide an average of 355 daily services, which translates to roughly 18 weekly departures at each individual stop. The associated mapping visualizes the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
59.4% of residents in Wallsend report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 9.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 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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Wallsend faces prominent public health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch studies on mortality and chronic illness rates, which affect both younger and older residents, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 51% of the population, representing about 7,222 individuals. The most prevalent health issues recorded among local residents are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 12.1% and 10.0% of the population respectively, while 59.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The workforce-aged population experiences notable health difficulties, marked by high rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 18.5% of the local population (2,605 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Senior health metrics reveal some areas of concern, with nationwide standings generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wallsend is largely Australian-born, at 84.3% of residents, with 12.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.8%) and English (28.8%). 4.4% 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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Cultural diversity in Wallsend is below the average, with citizens representing 88.1% of the community, 84.3% of residents born in Australia, and 87.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 51.4% of Wallsend residents. The most significant religious variance is Islam, which accounts for 2.9% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Regarding family heritage based on parents' birthplaces, the most common ancestries in Wallsend are Australian at 28.8%, English at 28.8%, and Scottish at 7.9%. Other ethnic lineages show higher concentrations than typical: Macedonian ancestry is found in 1.0% of Wallsend residents compared to 0.4% regionally, Polish ancestry at 1.0% compared to 0.5%, and Welsh ancestry at 0.7% compared to 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wallsend is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.1% 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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Wallsend has a median age of 38, which is lower than the Regional NSW median of 43 and identical to the national average of 38. The 25 to 34 age bracket is highly represented at 18.4% compared to Regional NSW, while the 65 to 74 bracket is less common at 8.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 grew from 15.8% to 18.4%, and the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 11.9% to 13.0%. In contrast, the 65 to 74 age group fell from 9.9% to 8.5%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 11.6% to 10.5%.
Demographic forecasts indicate that the local age profile will shift considerably by 2041, led by a 25% increase in the 25 to 34 age group (adding 645 residents) to grow from 2,591 to 3,237. Conversely, the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 age cohorts are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wallsend
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 203 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,244 at the 2021 Census → 14,084 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 (SAL14136). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.