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The median house price in Waratah (NSW) is $990k, with units at $734k. House values have moved 4.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Waratah (NSW) has an estimated 4,974 residents, up from 4,927 at the 2021 Census — a change of 47 people, or 1.0%. That puts 2,604 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates alongside newly validated post-Census addresses, the population of the suburb of Waratah (NSW) stands at approximately 4,974 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an addition of 47 residents (1.0%) compared to the 4,927 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population of 4,962 identified in the ABS June 2025 release, coupled with 50 newly confirmed addresses post-Census. Consequently, population density reaches 2,604 persons per square kilometer, positioning the area within the top quartile across nationwide benchmarks assessed by AreaSearch.
Inbound international migration served as the primary demographic catalyst, accounting for virtually all population gains in recent times. Demographic projections utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022) across applicable SA2 districts, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government releases (benchmarked to 2021) where needed, with cohort growth rates applied forward from 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population growth for the suburb of Waratah (NSW) is projected slightly under the national regional median, anticipated to expand by 583 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, representing an overall increase of 11.5% across the 16 years.
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95 new dwellings have been approved in Waratah (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That is 3.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, well below 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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Building approval metrics compiled from ABS records by AreaSearch indicate that Waratah averages approximately 19 approved dwellings annually, totaling roughly 95 residential approvals across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), alongside 10 approvals during FY-25 to date. Given that merely 0.6 incoming residents per year have been recorded for each approved dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), residential construction is adequately meeting or outpacing demographic needs, facilitating buyer choice and providing headroom for growth beyond projected levels. Mean dwelling construction costs stand at $395,000, aligning with regional standards, while non-residential approvals reached $964,000 this financial year, underscoring an emphasis on residential building.
Per capita building approvals in Waratah represent approximately 63% of the volume seen across Rest of NSW, positioning the locality in the 23rd percentile nationally. This lower relative output limits new property supply and drives demand toward established stock. Running below the national standard, this subdued pace highlights the district's established urban form and potential planning constraints. The approved supply comprises 20.0% standalone houses and 80.0% medium-to-high density formats. This shift toward higher density offers entry points for first-time purchasers, downsizers, and investors, marking a notable transition from the prevailing stock profile (currently 62.0% houses) amid constrained development land and shifting preferences. A ratio of roughly 618 residents per approval underlines a consolidated, established community. Projections indicate that Waratah will add 571 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. While ongoing residential development currently tracks expected demand, prospective purchasers may face tighter market conditions as the local population expands.
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Development applications around Waratah (NSW)
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Waratah (NSW), worth an estimated $25 million. A further 22 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.77 billion. 6 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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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Strategic infrastructure and local planning works serve as key drivers of community development, with 8 prominent projects identified by AreaSearch within the area. Major developments include the Former Waratah Gasworks Redevelopment, Waratah Park Masterplan, Mayfield Concept Plan, and Newcastle Port Logistics Hub.
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Former Waratah Gasworks Remediation
A $25 million NSW Government project to remediate contaminated residential land at the former Waratah Gasworks site, which operated from 1889 to 1926. Works cover 13 properties on Ellis and Turton Roads, involving demolition, excavation, and removal of over 20,000 tonnes of contaminated material including a 56-metre underground gasholder, tar wells, and purifier beds containing cyanide, lead, and benzo(a)pyrene. Eleven lots have been remediated; seven properties are being rebuilt by the government, four will be sold as remediated vacant land, and two remain under remediation.Home construction commenced July 2025 and is expected to be complete by mid-2026.
Waratah Park Masterplan
City of Newcastle's 10-year masterplan for Waratah Park to improve sporting and recreation facilities. The endorsed plan includes upgraded rugby, cricket and oztag fields, LED sports lighting, irrigation and drainage improvements, new amenities, accessible parking, shared pathways, fitness stations, a multi-sport court and playground improvements. Implementation is staged over approximately 10 years, with Stage 1 works progressing as funding is allocated through Council budgets.
Mayfield Concept Plan
Development of a 90-hectare port-side site for diversified trade and renewable energy logistics. Key active works include a $36 million waterside berth extension at the Multipurpose Terminal to accommodate vessels up to 300 metres, awarded to Brady Marine and Civil in April 2026. This complements previous investments in heavy-lift cranes for wind turbine and battery components. Simultaneously, EnergyCo is progressing the adjacent Newcastle Logistics Precinct on the former Intertrade site to provide storage for the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, with procurement for hardstand and infrastructure ongoing through 2026.
Newcastle Inner City Bypass - Rankin Park to Jesmond
The 3.4 km Rankin Park to Jesmond section is the fifth and final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass. Construction has reached a major milestone with the bypass alignment fully connected and all major bridges completed. Remaining works include final road surfacing, northern interchange ramps, traffic systems, shared user paths and landscaping before opening. The project will remove up to 30000 vehicles per day from surrounding local roads, improve access to John Hunter Hospital, reduce travel times and enhance pedestrian and cyclist connections.
Newcastle Port Logistics Hub
A major distribution hub on a 14.3-hectare site at 71 Industrial Drive, Mayfield. The project provides purpose-built facilities for logistics, manufacturing, and agribusiness with tailored Design and Construct options up to 50,000sqm. As of early 2026, the site is active with leasing opportunities for warehouse and hardstand space, while supporting the broader Port of Newcastle diversification into renewable energy equipment storage.
Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC)
A proposed 12-court multi-purpose indoor sports complex on Wallarah and Blackley Ovals in New Lambton, designed to replace the ageing 1970s Newcastle Basketball Stadium at Broadmeadow which must be vacated by early 2028 to make way for the Broadmeadow Place Strategy housing redevelopment. The facility includes a 2,000-seat show court, allied health suites, gym and movement studio, cafe, function rooms, accessible change rooms, social spaces and car parking. It will cater to basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, pickleball and badminton, and serve more than 6,000 active members plus regional users.The State Significant Development Application (SSD-65595459) was first exhibited in October-November 2024, then re-exhibited from 21 August to 17 September 2025 following a Response to Submissions. The amended proposal shifts the building further west and updates traffic and flood management plans. A final determination by the NSW Independent Planning Commission is expected in early 2026.
Lambton Park Master Plan
A comprehensive master plan approved by Newcastle Council to guide the future development of Lambton Park. The plan focuses on enhancing facilities, community engagement, heritage preservation, and recreational opportunities while maintaining the park as an open green space. Key developments include Lambton Pool upgrades, heritage rotunda preservation, improved accessibility, tennis courts, bowling club facilities, childrens playgrounds, walking tracks, and the transformation of the former Baby Health Centre into a modern cafe.
Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence
A Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence being established at TAFE NSW's Tighes Hill campus in Newcastle to deliver microskills, microcredentials and higher apprenticeships aligned to clean energy and sustainable manufacturing. Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments with over $61 million through the National Skills Agreement, the Centre includes facility upgrades and a mobile training unit to extend delivery into regional and remote northern NSW. It supports workforce transition into the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone and local rail manufacturing programs including the Tangara fleet.Term 1 2026 microcredential and microskill enrolments are now open, and a fully subsidised Diploma of Renewable, Sustainable and Circular Manufacturing Management begins its first intake on 21 July 2026.
2,761 residents of Waratah (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 2,898. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 66.9%. 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 6,108, about 123% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch show that Waratah maintains an educated labor pool with significant representation across essential services and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,761. The local jobless rate sits 0.7% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, whereas labor force participation is notably higher at 66.9% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census findings indicated that 26.1% of workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at that time should be noted. Key employment sectors for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
The local concentration in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, tracking at 1.4 times regional levels. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.4% of local employment, compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. Recording 1.0 jobs per resident at the Census, Waratah operates as an employment center that imports personnel from neighboring districts. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM series shows that in the 12 months to March 2026, Waratah experienced a 0.6% contraction in the labor force alongside a 2.3% decrease in employment, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.7 percentage points. Across Regional NSW, employment contracted by 0.9%, the labor pool fell by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. Broader national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia (dated Mar-26) indicate total employment expanding by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Waratah's employment composition suggests local job growth of 7.1% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, noting this modeling reflects industry weighting rather than local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Waratah (NSW) is $1,511 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $785 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,430 a year against an average of $61,778. 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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ATO taxpayer records for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch indicate that Waratah records a median taxable income of $51,430 and a mean of $61,778, trailing the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215 as well as national figures. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index gains of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modeled figures for March 2026 reach approximately $56,738 (median) and $68,153 (average). According to the 2021 Census, local personal, family, and household earnings sit in the 36th to 46th percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket represents the largest segment at 31.6% of residents (1,571 people), comparable to 29.9% across the broader region.
Discretionary margins show pressure, with 80.6% of income uncommitted (32nd percentile), while the SEIFA income index places the area in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Waratah (NSW) had 1,894 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 63% detached houses and 17% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,827 a month. Rent absorbs 23.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data indicates that separate houses represent 62.5% of residential stock in Waratah, with medium/high density and other formats comprising 37.5%, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Outright ownership stands at 22.4%, trailing regional benchmarks, while mortgaged properties account for 29.4% and rental dwellings represent 48.2%. The typical monthly mortgage cost sits at $1,827, above the Regional NSW figure of $1,733 but below the Australian benchmark of $1,863. Median weekly rent is $350, exceeding Regional NSW's $330 while remaining below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Waratah (NSW) counted 1,894 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute 56.0% of local living arrangements, broken down into couples without children (22.3%), couples with children (18.4%), and single parent families (13.3%). Non-family residences make up the remaining 44.0%, consisting of lone person households (35.8%) and group households (8.6%). Average household size is 2.2 persons, smaller than the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.6% of adults in Waratah (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 21.4% with a bachelor degree and 7.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.1% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 3,152 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 998 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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Higher education qualifications among Waratah residents aged 15+ reach 31.6%, markedly outperforming the Rest of NSW (21.3%) and the SA4 region (26.1%). Bachelor degrees constitute 21.4% of educational attainment, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. In addition, 34.9% of residents aged 15 and over hold vocational qualifications, divided between certificates (25.1%) and advanced diplomas (9.8%). Formal study participation is substantial across the suburb, with 32.2% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This incorporates 11.6% attending tertiary institutions, 7.9% in primary education, and 5.9% in secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Waratah (NSW) reaches 65 stops on 64 routes, timetabled for about 5,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 connectivity across Waratah is underpinned by 65 operating transit stops across train and bus modes. These facilities accommodate 64 individual transit routes that deliver 5,216 passenger trips each week. Access is close, with the average distance to the nearest stop measuring 120 meters. Commuting patterns reflect an outward flow, dominated by private vehicle travel at 88%, while 5% walk. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.1 cars per dwelling, below regional figures, while 26.1% of residents reported working from home at the 2021 Census during pandemic conditions. Transit service across the combined network averages 745 trips daily, which equates to roughly 80 weekly services per stop.
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59.0% of residents in Waratah (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 11.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.9 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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AreaSearch mortality and chronic illness records indicate notable health hurdles across Waratah, impacting multiple demographic cohorts. Alongside these health pressures, private health insurance uptake remains limited, covering approximately 51% of the population (~2,556 people). Mental health conditions (12.6%) and arthritis (8.6%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, while 59.0% of the community reported having no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated within the working-age cohort. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 22.3% of the community (1,109 people), below the 23.3% regional benchmark, with senior health indicators generally aligning with broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Waratah (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 82.8% of residents, with 12.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.4%) and Australian (27.0%). 3.2% 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 metrics in Waratah largely mirror wider regional patterns, with Australian citizens making up 85.0% of the community, 82.8% born domestically, and 87.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation at 49.7%. Judaism accounts for 0.1% of residents, matching the 0.1% observed across Regional NSW. The predominant reported ancestries across Waratah are English (28.4%), Australian (27.0%), and Irish (10.2%). Specific ancestral representations include Polish at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Macedonian at 0.4% (matching 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Waratah (NSW) is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Waratah (NSW) features a high concentration of young adults without children. As of August 2026 estimates, individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 33.7% of residents, whereas Regional NSW records 23.5%. Conversely, the 45 - 64 cohort comprises 18.7%, below the 23.8% regional proportion. AreaSearch calculates a median age of 40 as at August 2026, down from 41 at the 2021 Census and below the regional benchmark of 43 from the same Census. The 25 - 44 age cohort expanded from 28.3% at the Census to 33.7% in recent updates, and is projected to drive future growth by adding 442 residents (26%) to total 2,118 by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Waratah (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 50 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,927 at the 2021 Census → 4,974 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL14159). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.