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The median house price in Waratah West is $956k, with units at $718k. House values have moved 6.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Waratah West has an estimated 3,387 residents, up from 3,142 at the 2021 Census — a change of 245 people, or 7.8%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,157 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 broader ABS demographic releases alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Waratah West has reached an estimated population of approximately 3,387 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 245 people (7.8%) compared to the 3,142 people recorded at the 2021 Census. Such growth is based upon a resident population estimate of 3,379 derived from the ABS ERP data release (June 2025) plus 58 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. Consequently, the suburb of Waratah West records a population density of 2,157 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the nationwide benchmark across locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Outperforming both the SA4 region and the Rest of NSW (5.1%), the suburb of Waratah West stands as a regional growth leader with its 7.8% post-2021 census increase, an expansion generated almost entirely by overseas migration in recent periods. Demographic modelling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections using 2022 as the base year, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections with a 2021 base year where needed, with cohort growth rates applied across 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Waratah West is anticipated to achieve population expansion above the regional Australian median. Projections at the aggregated SA2 level indicate the suburb of Waratah West will expand by 433 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 12.6% over the 16 years.
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108 new dwellings have been approved in Waratah West over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, 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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Statistical building approval records compiled by AreaSearch show that Waratah West has maintained an annual average of around 21 residential approvals, totaling an estimated 108 homes across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 19 approved to date in FY-25. Demonstrating stable underlying demand that supports local real estate values, an average of 2.4 people per year have entered the area for every newly erected home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). New residential builds reflect an expected construction cost of $395,000 on average, mirroring regional norms.
Meanwhile, commercial construction activity remains modest, with $8.4 million in commercial approvals recorded this financial year. Waratah West exhibits per-capita building rates on par with the Rest of NSW, sustaining a balanced residential market aligned with the wider region. Approvals for recent residential development comprise 39.0% detached dwellings alongside 61.0% attached dwellings, creating more affordable entry points suited to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. This delivery of denser housing marks a substantial departure from the existing stock of 85.0% houses, pointing to constrained land availability and shifting demand toward varied, cost-effective residential options. With approximately 223 people per dwelling approval, the market continues its steady evolution. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Waratah West is slated to add 425 residents through to 2041. Ongoing residential construction rates appear well positioned to satisfy this future housing demand, maintaining supportive market conditions for purchasers and potentially laying the foundation for growth beyond current projections.
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 21 current infrastructure and development projects close to Waratah West, worth an estimated $2.85 billion. 6 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and business parks & technology hubs. 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 capital works, major developments, and urban planning initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 6 projects poised to influence the locality. Significant undertakings include the Former Waratah Gasworks Redevelopment, Callaghan Campus Heart, Waratah Park Masterplan, and Lambton Park Master Plan, which headline the prominent initiatives underway.
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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.
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.
Shortland Waters Retirement Village
A master-planned retirement community set on the Shortland Waters Golf Course featuring modern villas and comprehensive amenities including a community centre, gym, hair salon, and library. Stages 4 and 5 comprise 167 independent living units valued at $110 million, currently in construction and delivery phases. The complete development aims to provide 300 dwellings for a low-maintenance lifestyle for retirees in the Hunter region.
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.
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.
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.
1,898 residents of Waratah West are employed, from a labour force of 2,024. Unemployment sits at 6.2%, with participation at 69.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,905, about 86% 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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Waratah West features a highly educated resident workforce with substantial concentration across essential industries, recording an unemployment rate of 6.2% according to AreaSearch's statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, 1,898 residents are actively employed, with the local jobless rate sitting 2.1% above the 4.1% seen across Regional NSW. Participation in the local labour force is elevated at 69.9%, notably outpacing Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census figures indicated that 21.1% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is primarily anchored by health care & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food.
In particular, the health care & social assistance sector shows strong local prominence, employing residents at 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.6% of resident workers, compared with 5.3% regionally. The gap between Census local worker numbers and resident worker counts highlights the area's predominantly residential character with limited local commercial jobs. Over the past 12-month period, AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM data reveals a 0.6% expansion in the local labour force paired with a 1.6% reduction in employed residents, lifting the unemployment rate by 2.1 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project broad employment to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Waratah West's industry profile suggests local employment could grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, based on simple illustrative industry weighting without factoring in localized population changes.
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Median household income in Waratah West is $1,518 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $686 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,944 a year against an average of $53,987. 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 ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in Waratah West recorded a median income of $44,944 and an average of $53,987, trailing Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) as well as national figures. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $49,582 for median income and $59,558 for average income as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit between the 25th and 36th percentiles. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket is the most prevalent, accounting for 33.1% of residents (1,121 people), compared to 29.9% across the region.
Disposable income after housing costs is restricted at 80.2% (placing the area at the 32nd percentile), while the overall SEIFA income score falls within the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Waratah West had 1,193 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 6% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,853 a month. Rent absorbs 25.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the housing landscape in Waratah West consisted of 85.2% houses and 14.8% other dwellings, including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional NSW recorded 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 25.8%, trailing the broader region, with remaining households paying a mortgage (29.1%) or renting (45.1%). Typical monthly mortgage repayments were $1,853, exceeding the Regional NSW average of $1,733 but coming in below the nationwide figure of $1,863. Median weekly rent reached $390, higher than both the Regional NSW level of $330 and the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Waratah West counted 1,193 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,286 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 28% 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 units account for 58.4% of households, consisting of 25.2% couples without children, 19.3% couples with children, and 11.2% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements represent 41.6% of households, including 27.9% lone person households and 13.7% group households. The median household size stands at 2.4 people, matching the figure across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.4% of adults in Waratah West hold a university qualification, including 18.7% with a bachelor degree and 6.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 108 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 959 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the area is prominent, with 27.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, tracking higher than the 21.3% recorded for the Rest of NSW. Bachelor degrees represent 18.7% of qualifications, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (6.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational qualifications are held by 30.5% of residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (21.9%) and advanced diplomas (8.6%). A substantial 34.1% of the local population is enrolled in formal studies. This cohort comprises 15.7% attending tertiary institutions, 6.2% in primary education, and 5.4% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Waratah West reaches 30 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 860 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Waratah West is supported by 30 active public transport stops offering bus connections across 21 distinct routes, delivering a total of 855 weekly passenger trips. Commuter access is well catered for, with residents situated an average of 115 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given its residential nature, outward travel is common, and private vehicles dominate commuting at 88%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below regional norms, while 21.1% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census under potential pandemic influences. Across all transit routes, services run at an average frequency of 122 trips per day, providing approximately 28 weekly trips per individual stop.
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66.8% of residents in Waratah West report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 9.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges across the community, evidenced by mortality and chronic disease metrics across younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is limited, with approximately 48% of the total population (~1,637 people) insured, lower than the 51.9% observed in Regional NSW and the national rate of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma constitute the leading diagnosed conditions, affecting 12.3% and 8.7% of the community respectively, while 66.8% of residents reported no chronic health conditions, slightly higher than the 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts experience elevated chronic health rates.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 10.7% of the population (362 people), compared with 23.3% in Regional NSW, with senior health indicators generally matching broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Waratah West is largely Australian-born, at 80.5% of residents, with 15.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.0%) and Australian (26.1%). 5.2% 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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The suburb of Waratah West displays above-average cultural variety, with 19.5% of residents born abroad and 15.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation at 43.5% of the population. Notably, Islam shows an elevated presence locally at 4.1%, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. The primary reported parental ancestries in the suburb of Waratah West are English (28.0%), Australian (26.1%), and Other (9.2%). Certain other backgrounds show distinct local representation, including Australian Aboriginal at 5.2% (against 4.6% regionally), Polish at 1.0% (against 0.5%), and Serbian at 0.4% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Waratah West is 30, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 44.4% 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 age distribution in the suburb of Waratah West skews heavily towards younger cohorts. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that 38.4% of the population falls into the young to middle aged adults bracket (25 - 44), compared to 23.5% in Regional NSW, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) represent 10.7% against a regional share of 23.3%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 30, down from 31 at the 2021 Census, sitting 13 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 and well under the national Census median of 38.
The share of young to middle aged adults has risen from 33.2% at the Census to an estimated 38.4%. By 2041, this 25 - 44 demographic is projected to experience the strongest growth, adding 379 residents (29%) to reach 1,680, whereas middle aged and young retiree groups are anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Waratah West
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 58 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,142 at the 2021 Census → 3,387 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 (SAL14160). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.