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The median house price in Watanobbi is $835k, with units at $620k. House values have moved 4.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Watanobbi has an estimated 3,979 residents. That puts 2,248 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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Watanobbi's population is estimated at around 3,979 as of May 2026, according to AreaSearch's review of ABS demographic updates and newly validated addresses since the Census. This represents a minor decline of 1 person (0.0%) from the 2021 Census count of 3,980. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 3,978 estimated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside 7 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population size results in a density of 2,248 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical ratio across Australian locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Recent population growth was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 56.99999999999999% of all population gains. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions published in 2024 using 2022 as the base. For locations lacking this coverage, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Demographic growth rates by age bracket from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future projections suggest that demographic expansion will track just under the median for Australian statistical areas, with a projected increase of 256 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing a total rise of 6.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
39 new dwellings have been approved in Watanobbi over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals shows that the suburb of Watanobbi averages approximately 7 residential approvals each year, summing to 39 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 1 approval has been logged. Because the local population has shrunk, the incoming housing stock has likely matched demand, providing options for prospective buyers, while new homes carry an average construction value of $493,000, pointing to a developer concentration on high-end, premium housing. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $22.7 million during this financial year, showing stable non-residential building activity.
Building activity in Watanobbi is significantly lower than the Greater Sydney baseline, sitting 55.0% below the regional per capita average. This restricted flow of new housing generally reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. Construction rates also sit below the national average, reflecting the established character of the area and pointing to prospective planning constraints. Recent building activity is composed of 38.0% standalone houses and 62.0% multi-unit dwellings or townhouses. The pivot toward denser residential options offers accessible entry points for buyers, downsizers, and property investors. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock, which is 87.0% houses, showing a shrinking pool of buildable land alongside changing lifestyle preferences and a need for varied, affordable housing. With a ratio of roughly 1333 people for each dwelling approval, Watanobbi presents a highly established market profile. Looking forward, the suburb of Watanobbi is projected to add 255 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Housing development is keeping a reasonable pace with the projected population increase, though purchasers may experience heightened competition as the resident base grows.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Watanobbi, worth an estimated $852 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.77 billion. 9 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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An area's long-term performance is deeply tied to changes in local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning. In total, AreaSearch has identified 3 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key projects include the Warnervale Water and Sewer Infrastructure Program, the Wadalba Small Lot Housing Development, the Warnervale Link Road, and the Pacific Highway Upgrade through the Wyong Town Centre, with the details of the most relevant initiatives listed below.
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Warnervale Water and Sewer Infrastructure Program
A comprehensive infrastructure program supporting the Greater Warnervale growth corridor. Key works include the $82.5 million Mardi Water Treatment Plant upgrade, which involves adding Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) systems to increase capacity to 160 million litres per day. The program also encompasses the $144 million Charmhaven Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade and the completed 9.4km Mardi to Warnervale Pipeline to ensure long-term water security for over 210,000 residents.
Warnervale Link Road
A 2.3-kilometre two-lane arterial road linking the Pacific Highway and Britannia Drive at Watanobbi to Albert Warner Drive at Warnervale. The project includes upgrading the Pacific Highway to two lanes in each direction between Cutler Drive and Amy Close. It is designed to support the Greater Warnervale Structure Plan, which anticipates a population increase to over 64,000 by 2041, by providing essential connectivity between the Warnervale growth area and the Wyong town centre.
Wadalba Small Lot Housing Development
The Wadalba Small Lot Housing Development covers the 143-hectare Wadalba East Urban Release Area, comprising 39 separately owned parcels represented by the Wadalba East Land Owners Group (WELOG). The precinct was rezoned in December 2020 for low-density and small lot residential development of up to 1200 lots, alongside community facilities, parks, walkways and conservation corridors linking the Wadalba Wildlife Corridor to the Tacoma/Tuggerawong wetlands. Individual subdivision development applications are being progressively approved, including an 81-lot residential subdivision secured via the NSW Land and Environment Court in mid-2025, with several other applications still under assessment or before the Court.
Sinclair Crescent Housing Development - Wyong
Residential subdivision proposal by Tanstra Developments Pty Ltd at 6 Sinclair Crescent, Wyong. The project entails approximately 57 housing lots with access via De Lisle Drive and Casey Drive on a portion of an approximate 21-hectare site.
Lake Haven Centre Redevelopment
Long-term planning and asset improvement program for Lake Haven Centre, a single-level sub-regional shopping centre owned by Vicinity Centres. The centre has 43,205 sqm of gross lettable area, 5.7 million annual visits, and is anchored by Kmart, Aldi, Coles and Woolworths with an adjoining business park. No current full redevelopment development application was identified; Vicinity's latest published centre information notes the latest redevelopment was in 2009 and any future development is subject to permits and approvals.Confirmed recent investment includes the completed rooftop solar program with more than 5,000 panels and 2 MW capacity.
Warnervale Town Centre
A long-planned mixed-use precinct on the NSW Central Coast within the broader Parklands Central Coast masterplanned community. The town centre includes a Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre with specialty retail, a medical centre, e-commerce facilities, commercial offices, the Warnervale Tavern, a childcare centre and approximately 5 hectares of community parkland. Modification 2 to the State Significant Development consent was approved on 20 February 2026, reducing the previously approved floor space and revising parking and land uses.The proposal now includes 492 at-grade car parking spaces. The previously planned North Warnervale railway station has been formally withdrawn by Transport for NSW and is no longer part of the precinct. A separate Woolworths neighbourhood shopping centre State Significant Development application was lodged in late 2025 for a related site within the broader town centre area. Construction of the main retail centre had not commenced as of early 2026.
Alison Road Housing Development - Wyong
Residential housing development at 84A Alison Road, Wyong, featuring 56 housing lots to address local housing demand and support community growth.
Pacific Highway Upgrade through Wyong Town Centre
Major road infrastructure project to duplicate the Pacific Highway to two lanes in each direction between Johnson Road, Tuggerah and Cutler Drive, Wyong. Key features include replacing the Wyong River road bridge with a new four-lane bridge and upgrading the Rose Street rail bridge. The project aims to reduce congestion, improve travel times, and enhance safety for all road users while providing new active transport facilities including a dedicated off-road cycleway.
1,727 residents of Watanobbi are employed, from a labour force of 1,877. Unemployment sits at 8.0%, with participation at 59.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,318, about 83% 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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Watanobbi possesses a balanced workforce distributed across professional and manual occupations, with a notable presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 8.0%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.1% over the prior year, based on compiled statistical area data from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, there are 1,727 employed residents, while the local unemployment rate sits 3.9% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, showing potential for labor market improvement, and participation in the workforce is notably lower at 59.4% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census records indicate a moderate 20.3% of workers performed their duties from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area exhibits a strong concentration in health care & social assistance, with its employment share reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for only 4.5% of the workforce in Watanobbi compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The highly residential nature of the locality appears to restrict local employment options, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident numbers. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS figures aggregated from broader statistical regions, the year ending March 2026 saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labor force grow by 2.4%, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force grow by 1.9%, alongside a minor decrease. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Watanobbi. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by sector. Applying these industry-specific trends to the local job mix suggests that local employment will grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not factor in local population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Watanobbi is $1,315 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $639 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,200 a year against an average of $56,138. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compiling of the most recent postcode ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Watanobbi recorded a median income of $46,200 and an average income of $56,138. These figures sit below the national average and compare to median and average levels of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of roughly $50,968 and an average of $61,931 as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in Watanobbi fall between the 17th and 21st percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows the largest group represents 31.3% of residents (1,245 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the broader region where this bracket accounts for 30.9%. Mortgage and rent costs present a major challenge, leaving only 77.1% of income remaining, placing the area in the 14th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Watanobbi had 1,404 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 3% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,710 a month. Rent absorbs 28.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in the suburb of Watanobbi at the time of the last Census consisted of 86.8% separate houses and 13.3% alternative housing types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other structures, compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Watanobbi lagged behind the Sydney metropolitan rate, standing at 22.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (35.2%) or renting (42.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,710 sat well below the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $380 compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
Globally, Watanobbi's mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Watanobbi counted 1,404 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 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 73.0%, consisting of couples with children at 27.0%, couples without children at 22.3%, and single-parent homes at 21.9%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.0%, with single-person households representing 24.1% and group households making up 3.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 residents is slightly smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.2% of adults in Watanobbi hold a university qualification, including 10.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 408 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 938 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 faces educational hurdles, with university graduation rates at 13.2%, which is substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This situation highlights both a challenge and an opportunity for focused learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (32.1%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 31.9% of the population presently undertaking formal study.
This cohort includes 10.9% enrolled in primary schools, 8.5% in secondary schools, and 3.5% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Watanobbi reaches 23 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 730 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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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Public transport analysis shows 23 active transit stops operating within Watanobbi, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 32 separate routes, which together provide 729 passenger trips each week. Transport access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 183 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 90%, followed by trains at 6%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.3. About 20.3% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census records, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 104 trips per day, which represents approximately 31 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.2% of residents in Watanobbi report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 8.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.5 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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Watanobbi faces notable health challenges, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, which affect both younger and older residents, while the proportion of the population with private health insurance is low at approximately 49% (representing around 1,956 people). This compares to a rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health conditions recorded locally were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 12.0% and 9.8% of the population, respectively, while 62.2% of residents reported having no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents of working age experience notable health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness. The suburb has 15.3% of its population aged 65 and older (608 people). Senior health outcomes present challenges, with national rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Watanobbi is largely Australian-born, at 83.7% of residents, with 10.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.3%) and Australian (28.9%). 6.0% 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 Watanobbi shows lower cultural diversity relative to broader benchmarks, with citizens making up 86.6% of the population, 83.7% born in Australia, and 89.9% using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, followed by 51.0% of the community. The most distinct variance in representation is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.9% of the population, compared to 1.4% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Watanobbi are English at 29.3% of the population, which is notably higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian at 28.9%, also well above the regional average of 17.8%, and Irish at 6.6%.
Furthermore, there are visible variations in the presence of other cultural heritages: Spanish background is overrepresented at 0.8% (compared to 0.6% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 6.0% (compared to 1.3%), and Maori at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Watanobbi is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 27.5% 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 35 years, Watanobbi has a slightly younger profile than Greater Sydney's median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 0 - 4 age bracket is highly represented at 7.4% relative to Greater Sydney, whereas the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 12.3%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has expanded from 3.9% to 5.3% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.0% to 12.2%. Population projections for 2041 point to major demographic changes in Watanobbi, with the 75 to 84 age group projected to grow by 75 people (36%), moving from 210 to 286.
The combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 68% of all population growth, emphasizing the aging profile of the suburb. Conversely, the 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are expected to experience decreases in resident numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Watanobbi
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 4 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 Aug 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,980 at the 2021 Census → 3,979 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 (SAL14199). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.