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The median house price in Wamberal is $1.81m, with units at $1.07m. House values have moved 0.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Wamberal has an estimated 7,123 residents, up from 6,991 at the 2021 Census — a change of 132 people, or 1.9%. That puts 812 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 an evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Wamberal is estimated to be approximately 7,123 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 132 people (1.9%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,991 individuals. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 7,123, estimated by AreaSearch following an analysis of the most recent ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 3 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level translates to a density ratio of 812 persons per square kilometer, which aligns relatively closely with averages observed across places analyzed by AreaSearch. Over the last ten years, the suburb of Wamberal has shown steady growth trends with a 0.7% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the SA3 region. Population expansion for the locality was chiefly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 63.0% of total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age category from these groupings are also applied to all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead to future population shifts, a population rise slightly below the median of Australian statistical areas is anticipated, with the area projected to expand by 478 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 6.7% over the 16 years.
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84 new dwellings have been approved in Wamberal over the past five years, an average of 16 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 70% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval statistics, distributed from statistical area data, Wamberal has averaged approximately 16 new dwelling approvals annually, summing to an estimated 84 homes over the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 13 approvals have been documented. With an average of 1.4 people per year relocating to the area for each dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, supporting steady market dynamics, while new properties are built at an average value of $741,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the premium market sector with higher-end properties.
There have also been $3.2 million in commercial approvals this financial year, pointing to the residential nature of the area. When compared to Greater Sydney, Wamberal displays approximately 63% of the construction activity per person, placing it in the 33rd percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, which implies somewhat restricted choices for buyers while reinforcing demand for existing properties. This level of activity is likewise below the national average, pointing to the established status of the area and suggesting potential planning constraints. New development is made up of 70.0% detached houses and 30.0% attached dwellings, indicating a growing selection of medium-density options that generate a blend of opportunities across different price points, from classic family housing to more affordable compact choices. This represents a notable shift from current housing configurations (presently 87.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable land and responding to changing lifestyle preferences and housing affordability requirements. The estimated ratio of 508 people in the area for each dwelling approval indicates its quiet, low activity development environment. Population projections suggest Wamberal will add 478 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current building rates, housing supply should sufficiently satisfy demand, producing positive conditions for buyers while potentially permitting growth that surpasses current forecasts.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Wamberal, worth an estimated $66 million. A further 27 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $476 million. 4 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, environmental & disaster management 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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Few things impact an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, AreaSearch has identified 19 projects that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay, Wamberal Beach Coastal Protection Works, Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay, and the Terrigal Public School Upgrade, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay
NSW Government program to widen approximately 3.6-3.8km of Central Coast Highway between Wamberal and Bateau Bay to two lanes each way, improve intersections, and enhance active transport and bus facilities. Current works are focused on the Central Coast Highway and Tumbi Road intersection, replacing the roundabout with traffic lights and widening approaches to address congestion and improve safety.
Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay
Transport for NSW is planning a major upgrade of the Central Coast Highway between Wamberal and Bateau Bay to improve traffic flow, safety and network resilience. The project includes corridor upgrades and has been prioritised in stages, with the Central Coast Highway and Tumbi Road intersection being delivered first under a separate construction package while planning continues for the broader corridor upgrade.
Coastal Cycleway Extension - Wamberal Section
Extension of the Central Coast coastal cycleway through Wamberal, connecting to existing paths and providing safe cycling infrastructure from Terrigal to The Entrance. The project includes new bridge crossings and improved lighting for enhanced safety.
Wamberal Road Hazard Reduction Works
Road safety improvement works along Wamberal Road including installation of safety barriers, improved signage, line marking upgrades, and vegetation clearing to enhance sight lines. The project addresses identified accident black spots.
Wamberal Beach Coastal Protection Works
Long-term coastal erosion protection strategy for Wamberal Beach on the NSW Central Coast, developed under Central Coast Council's Open Coast Coastal Management Program (CMP). Three development applications for a continuous 1.3km whole-of-embayment seawall were lodged by the Wamberal Protection Association and beachfront landowners, but were unanimously refused by the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel on 16 June 2026 due to unresolved landowner consent issues and inadequate provision for sand nourishment. Council has directed the CEO to work with consultants and landowners on an alternative medium to long-term design.Separately, the broader Open Coast CMP, which covers engineering design requirements, sand nourishment, and land transfer actions for Wamberal, was adopted by Council in April 2026 and certified by the NSW Minister for the Environment in June 2026. Temporary emergency protection works continue to be carried out periodically by Council in response to storm events.
Wamberal Community Park Upgrade
Major upgrade to Wamberal Community Park including new playground equipment, improved sports facilities, additional parking, and enhanced landscaping. The project aims to provide better recreational facilities for the growing local community.
Wamberal Lagoon Water Quality Improvement
Multi-phase project to improve water quality in Wamberal Lagoon through wetland restoration, sediment management, and pollution source control. The project includes community education programs and long-term monitoring systems.
The Entrance Road Sewer Rising Main Replacement - Wamberal
Central Coast Council is replacing aging sewer infrastructure along The Entrance Road in Wamberal to improve reliability and environmental protection. The project involves installing new rising mains and pump station upgrades to serve the growing coastal community.
3,980 residents of Wamberal are employed, from a labour force of 4,045. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 70.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,512, about 77% 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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Wamberal features a highly educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of only 1.6%, and 3.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch compilation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,980 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 2.5% below the rate in Greater Sydney of 4.1%, and workforce participation is generally comparable to the figure for Greater Sydney of 69.1%. Based on Census replies, a high 38.0% of residents were recorded as working from home, although Covid-19 lockdown influences should be taken into account.
Employment among citizens is clustered in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area displays a specific employment specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, finance & insurance employs only 4.1% of local workers, which is below the figure for Greater Sydney of 7.3%. The highly residential locality seems to provide restricted local job opportunities, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, compiled from wider statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, employment rose by 3.0% while the labour force expanded by 3.3%, leading the unemployment rate to increase by 0.3 percentage points. This differs from Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labour force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future demand in Wamberal. These projections, spanning five and ten-year periods, have been aligned 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 considerably across different industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the employment composition of Wamberal suggests local employment should expand by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (please note this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wamberal is $2,407 a week (about $125,000 a year), with median personal income at $944 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,465 a year against an average of $86,724. The average runs 51% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the income level in the suburb of Wamberal is among the highest in Australia. The median income among taxpayers in the suburb of Wamberal is $57,465 and the average income is $86,724, which compares to figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively for Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $63,395 for the median and $95,674 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show household incomes rank exceptionally at the 88th percentile ($2,407 weekly).
The earnings distribution shows 27.8% of the population (1,980 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, closely matching the region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. The large proportion of high earners (40.1% above $3,000/week) shows strong economic capacity across Wamberal. Housing costs account for 14.3% of income, while solid earnings place residents in the 88th percentile for disposable income, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wamberal had 2,322 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 8% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Wamberal, as assessed at the most recent Census, consisted of 87.4% houses and 12.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership in Wamberal was well above that of Sydney metro, standing at 38.0%, with the remaining dwellings being either mortgaged (44.6%) or rented (17.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the locality was above the Sydney metro average at $2,500, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $500, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470.
Nationwide, Wamberal's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wamberal counted 2,322 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 17% 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 are dominant at 80.3% of all households, consisting of 42.0% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.7%, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households making up 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.4% of adults in Wamberal hold a university qualification, including 22.2% with a bachelor degree and 6.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 23.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 522 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,051 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 Wamberal greatly exceeds broader benchmarks, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 20.8% in the SA4 region. This significant educational lead positions the area well for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Trade and technical skills are also prominent, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (23.6%). Educational participation is remarkably high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal studies. This includes 10.7% in primary school, 9.9% in high school, and 5.1% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wamberal reaches 70 stops on 83 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 70 active transport stops operating within Wamberal, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 83 individual routes, collectively providing 1,246 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 155 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, above the regional average. A high 38.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 178 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 17 weekly trips per individual stop.
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72.4% of residents in Wamberal report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Wamberal, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with both young and old age cohorts showing low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health insurance found to be exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (4,355 people). The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.3 and 7.0% of residents, respectively, while 72.4% reported being completely free of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age residents are particularly healthy, with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 20.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,445 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings generally in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wamberal is largely Australian-born, at 84.1% of residents, with 5.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.6%) and Australian (30.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wamberal was found to have lower than average cultural diversity, with 84.1% of its population born in Australia, 92.2% holding citizenship, and 94.8% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion in Wamberal was Christianity, accounting for 52.8% of the population. However, the most notable overrepresentation was in Judaism, which makes up 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry (the country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Wamberal are English, representing 31.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, representing 30.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Irish, representing 9.2% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable differences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of Wamberal (compared to 0.4% regionally), South Australian at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%) and Lebanese at 0.4% (compared to 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wamberal is 40. 20.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 40, Wamberal is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney figure of 37, and similarly slightly higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 55 - 64 cohort is notably over-represented (13.0% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (7.6%). In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.1% to 6.7% of the population, while the 85+ cohort increased from 1.9% to 3.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 8.9% to 7.6% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 14.9% to 13.8%.
Demographic modeling suggests Wamberal's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 279 people (116%) from 242 to 522. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 75% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wamberal
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 | Oct 2025 10 months ago all 1 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,991 at the 2021 Census → 7,123 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 (SAL14140). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.