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Warracknabeal has an estimated 2,241 residents, down from 2,359 at the 2021 Census — a change of 118 people, or 5.0%. The population has thinned by an average 1.3% 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 investigations of ABS population statistics for the broader region, combined with address validations performed by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Warracknabeal has a population calculated to be approximately 2,241 as of May 2026. Relative to the 2,359 residents documented in the 2021 Census, this represents a reduction of 118 people (5.0%). This shift is deduced from a resident population of 2,239, which AreaSearch calculated using the most recent ABS ERP numbers from June 2025 alongside subsequent address confirmations. The resulting population density stands at 7.7 persons per square kilometer, which indicates residents have plenty of space.
Recent population increases in the locality were almost entirely fueled by overseas migration, which served as the primary source of demographic gains. Projections established by ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region in 2024, utilising 2022 as their baseline, have been adopted by AreaSearch. For SA2 territories lacking this data, AreaSearch uses the 2023 Regional/LGA projections from the VIC State Government, adjusted through a system of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 tiers. The age group growth rates obtained from these calculations are also applied to all districts for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transformations, projections point to a contraction in the overall population, with the suburb of Warracknabeal expected to lose 665 persons by 2041 under this approach.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
25 new dwellings have been approved in Warracknabeal over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 2.1 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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Based on AreaSearch reviews of ABS building approvals distributed from statistical geographic units, the suburb of Warracknabeal has recorded an annual average of about 5 new home approvals, accumulating to approximately 25 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Throughout FY-26 so far, no approvals have been registered. As the population has contracted in recent times, the volume of housing has kept pace with demand, yielding a balanced property market with ample options for purchasers. In addition, commercial approvals have reached $5.0 million this financial year, demonstrating a subdued focus on non-residential development.
Relative to the Rest of Vic., construction volume per capita in the suburb of Warracknabeal sits at roughly 61% and ranks in the 4th percentile of all assessed localities nationwide, which translates to fewer choices for buyers and helps sustain demand for existing properties. This rate is similarly below the nationwide average, reflecting the established status of the locality and pointing to possible planning constraints. Furthermore, recent building activity has consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the traditional low-density character of the neighborhood with a focus on spacious family residences. Because the population is projected to remain constant or shrink, the suburb of Warracknabeal will likely experience diminished pressure on its housing market, which may open up opportunities for purchasers.
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 $9.58 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by changes to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning decisions. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to influence this locality. Primary initiatives nearby include the Warracknabeal Energy Park, Melbourne To Adelaide Freight Rail Improvements, Regional Housing Fund, and EnergyConnect, with details of the most relevant projects provided in the following list.
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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.
1,050 residents of Warracknabeal are employed, from a labour force of 1,078. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 55.7%. 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 1,767, 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 suburb of Warracknabeal has a balanced labor force split between white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence in key service sectors and an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, based on AreaSearch calculations of local statistical data. In March 2026, 1,050 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 1.2% below the Regional Vic. rate of 3.7%, though workforce participation was notably lower at 55.7% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.. Census data indicates a minor 7.4% of the population worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. The locality exhibits a strong vocational concentration in health care & social assistance, where the employment share is 1.7 times that of the wider regional level. On the other hand, construction accounts for only 7.0% of local jobs, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 10.4%. The ratio of Census workers to local residents suggests the area provides relatively few local job prospects. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data units, during the twelve months leading to March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 3.1% and the number of employed individuals decreased by 1.6%, which led to a 1.6 percentage point drop in unemployment. During the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1% and the labor force contract by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decline. Future labor demand in the suburb of Warracknabeal can be estimated using Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local workforce profile to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries will grow at very different rates. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local job mix indicates that employment in the suburb of Warracknabeal is projected to rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted calculation that does not factor in localized population changes.
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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The suburb of Warracknabeal recorded a median taxpayer income of $48,107 and an average of $65,689 according to the latest postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures sit slightly below the national averages, and compare to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 in Regional Vic.. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, contemporary values are estimated at approximately $52,735 for the median and $72,008 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Warracknabeal rank between the 6th and 17th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution details show the largest cohort consists of 30.4% of residents (681 people) within the $400 - 799 range, contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 30.3%. Although housing costs are low, leaving residents with 92.3% of their income, total disposable income sits in the 13th percentile nationwide.
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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Residential architecture in the suburb of Warracknabeal at the time of the latest Census consisted of 94.2% detached houses and 5.8% other dwelling types (such as townhouses, flats, or alternative housing), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other options in Regional Vic.. The rate of outright home ownership in the suburb of Warracknabeal stood at 52.4%, which was much higher than the regional average, while the remaining properties were either under mortgage (26.4%) or rented (21.3%). The median monthly home loan repayment was much lower than the Regional Vic. average at $737, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $180, compared to $1,430 and $285 respectively in Regional Vic..
On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Warracknabeal are far lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national benchmark 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 make up the majority of households at 57.8%, consisting of 17.1% couples with children, 29.4% couples without children, and 10.1% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 42.2% of homes, with lone person households representing 40.1% and group households making up 2.2%. The median household size of 2.0 individuals is lower than the Regional Vic. average 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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The locality presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates (13.6%) falling far below the VIC average of 33.4%. This represents both a hurdle and a chance to introduce targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 9.9%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.2% and postgraduate degrees at 1.5%. Vocational and technical abilities are widely held, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, comprising advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (30.9%). Engagement in learning is quite high, with 27.0% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This figure is made up of 10.0% in primary schooling, 9.0% in secondary education, and 2.3% in higher education courses.
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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Public transit statistics show there are 2 transit stops operating in the suburb of Warracknabeal. These stops are served by 2 separate routes, which together offer 17 passenger trips each week. Transit access is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 656 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the area's residential nature, most employed residents travel elsewhere for work, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 86%, and 11% of commuters walking. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.4. A relatively low 7.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit service frequency averages 2 departures per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 8 weekly services at each transit 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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Health statistics show substantial difficulties for the suburb of Warracknabeal, according to AreaSearch analyses of mortality and chronic illness rates, with notable rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage slightly ahead of the average SA2 region at roughly 53% of the population (~1,183 people). This compares to 50.5% across Regional Vic.. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the region were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 14.7% and 10.3% of the population, respectively, while 53.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic..
The working-age cohort experiences significant health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 32.0% of the community (717 people), exceeding the Regional Vic. proportion of 23.9%. Health patterns among older citizens show some difficulties, with national performance metrics largely matching those of the broader community.
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 suburb of Warracknabeal has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens representing 88.5% of the population, 92.8% of residents born in Australia, and 97.4% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 56.2% of the local population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral background (based on parents' place of birth), the three largest heritages represented in the suburb of Warracknabeal are Australian at 34.8% of the population (considerably above the regional rate of 29.6%), English at 32.0%, and Scottish at 8.2%.
Certain ethnic groups also display distinct representation: German ancestry is highly represented at 7.5% (compared to 3.5% regionally), Maltese at 0.4% (compared to 0.5%), and Serbian at 0.2% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Warracknabeal is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 20.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 50, the suburb of Warracknabeal is significantly older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 17.2% compared to Regional Vic., while the 5 - 14 demographic is less common at 9.2%. This concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 sits far above the national level of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 15.1% to 17.2%, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 9.2% to 11.0%.
Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 bracket declined from 11.1% to 9.4% and the 5 to 14 group fell from 10.6% to 9.2%. Age structure modeling indicates that the demographic profile of the suburb of Warracknabeal will shift significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow, changing by -12 people (-13%) from 98 to 86. Conversely, declines are projected for both the 85+ and 0 to 4 age groups.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,359 at the 2021 Census → 2,241 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL22697). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.