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Warracknabeal has an estimated 2,248 residents, down from 2,359 at the 2021 Census — a change of 111 people, or 4.7%. The population has thinned by an average 1.2% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 population revisions alongside address validation conducted since the Census, the suburb of Warracknabeal has an estimated count of approximately 2,248 residents as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 2,359 people, this represents a reduction of 111 people (4.7%). This shift is deduced from an estimated resident population of 2,247 determined by AreaSearch after reviewing the ABS ERP release (June 2025) and subsequent address data. This population level yields a density of 7.7 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space.
Over recent intervals, demographic expansion in the suburb of Warracknabeal was predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, which served as virtually the sole source of population additions. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as base year) across individual SA2 areas. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, AreaSearch applies the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections via a weighted aggregation technique transferring LGA growth figures to the SA2 level. Age-specific growth metrics derived from these aggregations are likewise applied to all districts for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at demographic trajectories ahead, these models anticipate a contraction in the suburb of Warracknabeal, with local numbers projected to decrease by 675 persons by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
33 new dwellings have been approved in Warracknabeal over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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ABS residential building approvals compiled from statistical divisions indicate that approximately 6 new dwellings receive permits each year in Warracknabeal, totalling an estimated 33 homes over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with none approved thus far in FY-25. Given the background of population loss, construction activity has remained relatively sufficient, presenting favorable conditions for purchasers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $5.0 million during the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality. Residential building output in Warracknabeal is notably subdued relative to Rest of Vic., trailing the regional per-capita benchmark by 52.0%.
Such restricted building volumes commonly bolster pricing and demand across the established property stock. Construction levels also track below national figures, pointing to planning barriers and the mature state of the market. Approved projects consist of 67.0% detached dwellings alongside 33.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering a growing range of attached formats that span budget-friendly units to larger family homes. This represents a marked departure from the existing dwelling stock (which is 94.0% houses), driven by site scarcity and evolving lifestyle and affordability considerations. Because demographic projections indicate a stagnant or declining population base, Warracknabeal is likely to experience less pressure on residential accommodation, potentially opening up advantages for property buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Warracknabeal
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 46 current infrastructure and development projects close to Warracknabeal, worth an estimated $5.28 billion. 5 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure developments, planning schemes, and capital programs carry significant influence over local economic outcomes. AreaSearch has identified no major projects with probable direct impact on the locality. Initiatives of potential regional relevance include the Warracknabeal Energy Park, Melbourne To Adelaide Freight Rail Improvements, Regional Housing Fund, and EnergyConnect, with relevant details outlined below.
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Johnson Asahi Dooen Hay Processing Facility
Completed $20 million export hay and cereal straw processing facility at the Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal precinct in Dooen, north-east of Horsham. Delivered for Johnson Asahi, a joint venture formed in 1995 between fourth-generation Australian family business J.T. Johnson & Sons (established 1923) and Japanese partner Asahi Agria (formerly Asahi Industries). The facility comprises a 5,500 square metre processing plant and 550 square metre office, built by Ahrens under a design-and-construct contract, and houses a new teasing press manufactured by Schutz Industries and Torques Industries to complement the existing slicing press.Construction started in October 2021 with support from the Victorian Government Regional Jobs Fund and the plant opened and began production in January 2023, supporting around 72 construction jobs and approximately 50 ongoing roles. The Dooen site consolidates operations relocated from Johnson Asahi's former Plumpton Road and Golf Course Road plants in Horsham and lifts total production capacity to more than 200,000 metric tonnes of oaten hay, alfalfa hay and straw per year for export to Japan and South East Asia. The plant now runs 24 hours a day during peak season and its co-location at the intermodal terminal gives direct road and rail access for containerised freight to the Port of Melbourne.
Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal Precinct Stage 1
$2.5 million project to develop 20 new industrial lots at the Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal site at Dooen, including street lighting, bitumen road access, and water resources to attract agribusinesses and food processors. Operated by SCT Logistics since 2013.
7-Eleven Horsham Development
New 24-hour 7-Eleven convenience store and service station development with 6 fuel bowsers, single-storey building, associated car parking, fuel canopy areas, accessways and landscaping. The project was approved by VCAT after initial council refusal and is currently under active construction by Barker Group.
Horsham Intersection Upgrade
Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Henty Highway, Western Highway, Golf Course Road and Plumpton Road to improve safety and traffic flow. The intersection serves 18,000 vehicles per day (18% heavy vehicles) and had 12 crashes between 2019-2023, with 6 resulting in serious injuries. Preconstruction works including service relocation commenced July 2025.
Grampians Health Horsham Campus Redevelopment
Staged redevelopment of the Grampians Health Horsham Campus (Wimmera Base Hospital) following the 2018 Masterplan and the 2023 to 2043 Grampians Health Infrastructure Plan. Key priorities include expanding the Emergency Department with a fast-track clinic and short-stay area, modernising aged care and inpatient bedrooms, and upgrading clinical infrastructure across mental health, maternity, and rehabilitation services. A new Emergency Department is being planned to open in 2027.
Horsham SmartWater & Integrated Water Management Project
Innovative recycled water infrastructure project that supports agricultural research and provides drought-proofing for green spaces in Horsham. The completed project delivers 126 megalitres of recycled water annually through a network of pipes connecting to parks, ovals, cemetery, and racecourse, reducing reliance on drinking water for irrigation. Includes Dissolved Air Flotation treatment facility and pipeline infrastructure.
Horsham City Urban Renewal Project
Comprehensive urban renewal project transforming three key precincts in central Horsham to deliver housing diversity and commercial investment. The project focuses on the current council depot site in Selkirk Drive, the area north of Selkirk Drive and south of Wilson Street, and the area encompassing Firebrace, Madden and Baker streets. It aims to provide 100 new dwellings, 10,000 square meters of apartment space, and 10,000 square meters of office and retail space.
Haven Horsham Integrated Social Housing
14 one-bedroom self-contained homes with 24/7 support for people with significant mental health and wellbeing concerns. Features communal recreational areas, kitchen, meeting spaces and on-site facilities for Mind Australia support staff. Each unit includes main bedroom with built-in wardrobe, bathroom, kitchen, European laundry, lounge room and outdoor courtyard or balcony. Set in beautifully landscaped grounds close to public transport, local shops and amenities.
1,051 residents of Warracknabeal are employed, from a labour force of 1,079. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 55.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,774, about 79% 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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The local labour pool across Warracknabeal features a balanced distribution between blue-collar and white-collar roles, underpinned by strong essential service employment and a low unemployment rate of 2.6%, according to aggregated statistical figures. Across the area as of March 2026, 1,051 residents are actively employed, with local unemployment sitting 1.1% lower than the Regional Vic. mark of 3.7%, though local participation of 55.8% trails well behind the 61.1% recorded for Regional Vic.. Meanwhile, Census records indicated that 7.4% of workers operated from home, an outcome that may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Key sectors employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. Workforce concentration is exceptionally pronounced in health care & social assistance, where staffing levels stand at 1.7 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, construction represents an under-indexed sector, absorbing only 7.0% of local workers compared with 10.4% in Regional Vic.. Comparisons between resident workers and local operational employment points to a comparatively limited volume of local workplace opportunities. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS data compiled from larger statistical regions for the period ending March 2026, revealing that the labour force shrank by 3.1% and employment dropped by 1.5%, which caused the unemployment rate to decrease by 1.6 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. experienced a 0.1% drop in employment, a 0.3% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia provides national employment forecasts starting Mar-26 that can help assess future job demand in Warracknabeal. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been aligned with the local employment structure to project growth trends. The national outlook anticipates a 6.6% rise in employment over five years and a 14.6% rise over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-level forecasts are applied to Warracknabeal's job composition, the expectation is that local employment will grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, with the caveat that this is a basic weighting exercise for demonstration only and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Warracknabeal is $1,079 a week (about $56,000 a year), with median personal income at $637 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,107 a year against an average of $65,689. 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 postcode-level taxation data for financial year 2023 indicates that median taxpayer income in the suburb of Warracknabeal stands at $48,107, alongside an average figure of $65,689. These earnings sit below nationwide levels and compare with a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 across Regional Vic.. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach roughly $52,735 for median earnings and $72,008 for the average. Findings from the Census 2021 reveal that personal, family, and household earnings across the area rank between the 6th and 17th percentiles across Australia.
The $400 - 799 income tier forms the largest segment, encompassing 30.4% of residents (683 people), whereas the regional profile centers on the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket (30.3%). Even though low housing expenses leave residents retaining 92.3% of income, total net disposable earnings place at only the 13th percentile across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Warracknabeal had 1,018 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $180 a week and the median mortgage repayment $737 a month. Rent absorbs 16.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 15.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the most recent Census shows that separate houses accounted for 94.2% of dwellings in Warracknabeal, with semi-detached structures, flats, and other configurations comprising 5.8%, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings throughout Regional Vic.. Outright home ownership is particularly elevated locally, reaching 52.4%, while mortgaged properties make up 26.4% and rental accommodation represents 21.3%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $737, and weekly rental costs were $180, noticeably below the Regional Vic. benchmarks of $1,430 and $285 respectively. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage repayments sit far underneath the Australian figure of $1,863, with rents similarly tracking below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Warracknabeal counted 1,018 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 57.8% of all local households, broken down into couples without children (29.4%), couples with offspring (17.1%), and single parent households (10.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 42.2%, consisting of single-person dwellings at 40.1% and shared group households at 2.2%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.0 people, below the Regional Vic. norm of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.6% of adults in Warracknabeal hold a university qualification, including 9.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 76% of areas nationally. A further 30.9% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 403 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 961 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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Tertiary educational attainment in the community remains modest, with higher education degrees held by 13.6% of the population, trailing the broader VIC benchmark of 33.4%. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 9.9%, graduate diplomas comprise 2.2%, and postgraduate awards account for 1.5%. Conversely, vocational and practical qualifications are prevalent, with 40.5% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (30.9%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the population, with 27.0% of residents actively attending educational courses. This total includes 10.0% enrolled at the primary school level, 9.0% attending secondary school, and 2.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Warracknabeal means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transit infrastructure in Warracknabeal comprises 2 active boarding stops. These facilities are served by 2 distinct transit lines, which provide an aggregate of 19 passenger journeys each week. Overall connectivity is constrained, with residents situated an average of 656 meters away from their nearest boarding point. Private motor vehicles serve as the main commuting option for 86% of workers, while 11% walk to their destination. Vehicle availability stands at an average of 1.4 per household, and 7.4% of employees worked from home at the 2021 Census, a metric potentially shaped by COVID-19.
Transit service schedules average 2 departures daily across the entire network, translating to roughly 9 departures per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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53.9% of residents in Warracknabeal report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 10.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Evaluations of disease prevalence and mortality by AreaSearch point to meaningful health considerations in Warracknabeal, with common ailments observed across both older cohorts and younger demographics. Private health insurance participation stands slightly above the SA2 average at roughly 53% of the resident community (~1,187 people), relative to 50.5% throughout Regional Vic.. The primary medical diagnoses reported by local residents are arthritis (14.7%) and mental health conditions (10.3%), while 53.9% reported having no long-term illnesses, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Health difficulties are also evident across the working-age group due to elevated chronic illness rates.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 32.3% of the community (726 people), exceeding the regional proportion of 24.0%, with health performance among older citizens tracking in line with national demographic benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Warracknabeal is largely Australian-born, at 92.8% of residents, with 2.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.8%) and English (32.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The demographic profile of Warracknabeal reflects a relatively homogeneous cultural background, with Australian citizenship held by 88.5% of residents, 92.8% born within Australia, and 97.4% speaking exclusively English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, identified by 56.2% of individuals, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. Examining parental birthplaces, the principal ancestries recorded in Warracknabeal are Australian at 34.8% (outpacing the regional level of 29.6%), English at 32.0%, and Scottish at 8.2%. Other backgrounds exhibit varying concentrations, with German lineage notably prominent at 7.5% (against 3.5% across the region), alongside Maltese at 0.4% (vs 0.5%) and Serbian at 0.2% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Warracknabeal is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 19.9% 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 suburb of Warracknabeal exhibits an older demographic profile than the broader region. As at August 2026, seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 32.3% of the local population, compared to 24.0% in Regional Vic., while 25 - 44 year olds comprise 18.3% versus 23.1% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 50 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census outcome and 7 years above the regional median of 43 at that Census, which compares to an Australian median of 38. Since the Census, the 65+ cohort has expanded from 29.7% to an estimated 32.3%.
Key demographic shifts include a decline among residents aged 25 to 34 from 10.7% to an estimated 8.4%, while those aged 35 to 44 increased from 8.5% to 9.9%, with no incoming younger cohort to balance these changes. By 2041, no major demographic cohort is modeled to record meaningful expansion, with youth, working-age cohorts, and retiree segments all anticipated to diminish.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Warracknabeal
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,359 at the 2021 Census → 2,248 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 (SAL22697). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.