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The median house price in Wauchope is $700k, with units at $616k. House values have moved 5.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Wauchope has an estimated 7,263 residents, up from 6,589 at the 2021 Census — a change of 674 people, or 10.2%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. 206 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 76.0% of that increase. That puts 408 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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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic releases for the wider zone, alongside freshly confirmed locations from AreaSearch post-census, the suburb of Wauchope has a calculated occupancy of approximately 7,263 in May 2026. This represents a rise of 674 individuals (10.2%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 6,589 residents. The variation is derived from a local count of 7,214, computed by AreaSearch via analysing the most recent ABS ERP stats from June 2025 coupled with 206 validated new addresses verified since the census date. Such population levels result in a density of 408 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial personal space and possibilities for future construction.
The 10.2% expansion rate in the suburb of Wauchope since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of NSW (4.9%) as well as the containing SA4 territory, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Local gains were mostly fueled by domestic arrivals from other states, representing roughly 76.0% of the aggregate demographic increase over recent timeframes, though natural expansion and arrivals from overseas also registered positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024-released ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 zone, which use 2022 as their starting point. Where these are unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Anticipated age-group expansion rates from these sources are likewise applied to all locations for the timeframe spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, substantial expansion placing this location in the highest national regional quartile is anticipated, with the suburb of Wauchope projected to add 2,005 residents by 2041 according to combined SA2-level estimates, showing an overall rise of 26.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
223 new dwellings have been approved in Wauchope over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 42 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, 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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An assessment by AreaSearch of ABS building consent statistics distributed from statistical divisions indicates that Wauchope has maintained a yearly mean of approximately 44 residential approvals, with 223 dwellings approved over the preceding 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 26 during the current FY-26 period. An average of 2.9 individuals relocated to the area annually for each newly built dwelling over those prior 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demonstrating strong interest that bolsters property valuations. The average anticipated construction value for these new homes is $396,000, which sits slightly above regional benchmarks and points to high-quality projects.
Furthermore, commercial consents valued at $11.2 million have been recorded in the current financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment. Compared to the Rest of NSW, building activity on a per-capita basis in Wauchope is 16.0% lower, though it sits at the 61st percentile among all analyzed locations across the country. Recent building approvals consist of 76.0% standalone houses and 24.0% multi-unit or attached dwellings, which preserves the historically low-density layout of the area and prioritizes spacious family residences. With an allocation of around 242 individuals for every approved dwelling, Wauchope represents an evolving market. Projecting forward, the population of Wauchope is expected to increase by 1,956 occupants by 2041 (computed from the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch). Should local construction velocities persist at these levels, the volume of new residential supply may fall short of demographic growth, which could heighten buyer rivalry and bolster upward price movements.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wauchope
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 40 current infrastructure and development projects close to Wauchope, worth an estimated $3.64 billion. 14 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and sports & recreation. 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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Changes to regional infrastructure, key planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. In total, a single project has been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely impact on this locality. Significant projects include Stage 6 of the Beechwood Road Upgrade including Steels Bridge Wauchope, the Hexham to Brisbane section of the Pacific Highway Upgrade, the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, and Corridor Preservation for East Coast High Speed Rail, with details provided on those of key relevance.
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Sovereign Place Town Centre
The commercial heart of the Sovereign Hills master planned community. Stage One is complete. The Town Centre is planned to expand to over 60,000sqm, incorporating diverse retail, a Business and Technology Park, a Health and Wellbeing Precinct, commercial offices, and a community library and town green.
Thrumster Business Park
Thrumster Business Park is an eco-friendly industrial precinct in Port Macquarie covering 120,000 sqm across 60+ lots. The development features two distinct zones: Precinct 1 for community-oriented businesses and Precinct 2 for traditional industrial use. A major expansion approved in late 2025 (PP-2023-2079) rezoned 5.5 hectares to E3 Productivity Support to accommodate 170 residential units, commercial spaces, and medical facilities. As of early 2026, Stages 1, 2, and 3 are registered, with civil works and wastewater infrastructure upgrades currently underway to support the expanded master plan.
Barton Heights Master Plan (Sovereign Hills)
A staged urban development within the Sovereign Hills masterplanned community in the Thrumster urban release area north of the Oxley Highway, Port Macquarie. The overall master plan (DA 2024/900) covers approximately 205 residential lots across multiple precincts, a business technology park, entertainment and leisure area, and associated infrastructure including koala habitat offsets across a 37.2 ha project area. Phase 1 of the Barton Heights residential precinct (91 lots) received development approval from Port Macquarie-Hastings Council and has been constructed and sold, with Barton Ridge Stage 3B and 3C both sold out by late 2025.The broader master plan DA was referred under the EPBC Act and was expected to be determined by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council by November 2025. Lewis Land Group also has a Display Village planned for the Barton Heights precinct.
Fernbank Creek and Sancrox Structure Plan
A strategic long-term vision for the Fernbank Creek and Sancrox area to develop a network of serviced villages. The plan identifies a potential yield of 4,500 dwellings across four key precincts to support Port Macquarie-Hastings region growth through 2046. It guides rezoning, infrastructure sequencing for water and sewer, and environmental conservation, forming a core part of the Local Housing Delivery Plan adopted in late 2024 and supported by NSW Government planning updates in 2025.
The Sanctuary Port Macquarie
Masterplanned residential community offering 245 premium homesites in a relaxed coastal lifestyle setting. Located 10 minutes from Port Macquarie CBD, the development includes 30 hectares of protected nature reserves with flat, elevated blocks.
Sovereign Hills Master Planned Community
A $1.5 billion premier master-planned community by Lewis Land Group in the Thrumster urban release area, 350 hectares in size with capacity for up to 2,000 residential lots and a growing population of over 3,000 residents. The Sovereign Place Town Centre anchors the development and is expanding to a 60,000+ square metre mixed-use precinct incorporating a Business and Technology Park (now leasing), a dedicated Health and Wellbeing precinct, commercial offices, and a future entertainment and leisure precinct.A fourth display village opened in October 2025 representing a $20 million builder investment. Sovereign Rise, an approved over-55s land lease community of 135 single-level homes, is the newest addition to the masterplan, with Stage 1 construction commencing mid-2026 and first residents expected by mid-2027.
Tuffins Lane Sporting Precinct Drainage
Drainage infrastructure upgrade for the Tuffins Lane sporting precinct to improve field conditions and facility usability during wet weather periods.
Port Macquarie Base Hospital Mechanical and Clinical Infrastructure Upgrade
The NSW Government is investing $265 million to upgrade Port Macquarie Base Hospital. The project is in master planning and concept design and will deliver a new four-storey inpatient unit building, an expanded and refurbished Emergency Department, new maternity and neonatal units, link bridges, a landscaped courtyard and essential mechanical system upgrades across existing hospital buildings. Survey works have been undertaken to support planning, with community feedback invited on the proposed designs.
3,019 residents of Wauchope are employed, from a labour force of 3,176. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 53.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,100, about 84% 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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Wauchope possesses a diverse labor force distributed across professional and industrial occupations, with strong representation in vital public services, and an unemployment rate of 4.9% based on AreaSearch compilation of regional statistical data. In March 2026, working residents numbered 3,019, while the jobless rate was 0.8% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, and the participation rate was considerably lower (53.6% relative to 60.6% in Regional NSW). According to census records, a minor share of 7.0% of the workforce operated from home, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related movement restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail commerce, and building construction. The community displays a marked concentration in healthcare & social assistance, employing residents at 1.2 times the regional concentration. Conversely, primary industries like farming, logging, and fishing are underrepresented, accounting for only 1.7% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. A comparison between the census-recorded local workforce and the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat constrained. Based on AreaSearch research into SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional levels, the total workforce contracted by 2.7% and overall employment fell by 3.0% during the twelve months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a rise in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. Broader trends can be evaluated using national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry distribution to project potential employment pathways. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary widely. Aligning these national sectoral trajectories with the local job distribution indicates Wauchope's employment numbers would rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted allocation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wauchope is $1,114 a week (about $58,000 a year), with median personal income at $585 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,267 a year against an average of $48,674. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, local taxpayers recorded a median income of $39,267 and a mean income of $48,674. These figures sit below the national benchmarks and compare to median and mean levels of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively across Regional NSW. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary values are estimated at roughly $43,319 for the median and $53,697 for the average as of March 2026. Census indicators place household, family, and individual incomes in Wauchope within the lowest national brackets, ranging between the 8th and 10th percentiles.
The primary income group comprises 29.9% of residents (2,171 people) earning in the $800 - 1,499 bracket, whereas the wider regional trend shows 29.9% of earners in the $1,500 - 2,999 category. Households face severe financial strain from housing costs, with only 80.3% of earnings left over after payments, placing the area in the 7th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wauchope had 2,545 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 2% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 31.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last census, residential dwellings in Wauchope consisted of 85.3% standalone homes and 14.7% alternative housing options (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other housing structures), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership in Wauchope stood at 37.3%, slightly trailing the Regional NSW average, with remaining homes occupied under a mortgage (29.3%) or rented (33.4%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,517, which sits substantially below the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $350, compared to the regional figure of $330.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wauchope counted 2,545 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,805 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 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 local households at 67.3%, consisting of couples with children at 21.4%, couples without children at 27.7%, and single parents at 16.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.7%, with single person dwellings making up 29.9% and group shared households representing 2.9%. The median household occupancy of 2.4 individuals aligns with the Regional NSW average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.8% of adults in Wauchope hold a university qualification, including 7.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 84% of areas nationally. A further 35.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,308 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 941 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 community records lower levels of academic attainment, with university graduation rates of 9.8% sitting well below the state average of 32.2%. This profile presents a key area for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share of higher education at 7.2%, with postgraduate degrees at 1.3% and graduate diplomas also at 1.3%. Practical and vocational qualifications are highly prevalent, with 45.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 35.2%. Engagement in learning programs is high, with 28.4% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 10.6% attending primary schools, 8.2% in secondary education, and 1.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wauchope reaches 50 stops on 68 routes, timetabled for about 670 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 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 transit records show 50 active transit stops in Wauchope, providing access to a combination of rail and bus services. These locations are served by 68 distinct routes, which coordinate 666 passenger trips per week. Transit access is good, with residents living an average of 219 meters from their closest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, and private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 94%. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles, which sits below the regional average. A relatively low proportion of 7.0% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Daily transit runs average 95 trips across the local network, representing roughly 13 weekly trips for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
57.0% of residents in Wauchope report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 10.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.8 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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Local health evaluations indicate significant challenges in Wauchope, based on AreaSearch's review of death rates and the prevalence of long-term medical conditions across different age cohorts, alongside an exceptionally low rate of private health coverage, which stands at approximately 46% of the population (~3,359 people). This is lower than the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical concerns among residents were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 10.9 and 10.8% of the population, respectively, while 57.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age residents experience high rates of chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and older represent 25.5% of the population (1,852 people), exceeding the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Health outcomes among older residents show some issues, with rankings nationally mirroring those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wauchope is largely Australian-born, at 92.4% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.0%) and English (32.1%). 7.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wauchope exhibits lower levels of multicultural representation, with citizens comprising 92.1% of the population, 92.4% of residents born in Australia, and 97.6% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 56.0% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding family backgrounds and parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestry groups in Wauchope are Australian at 34.0%, English at 32.1%, and Irish at 8.0%. Notable variations exist in other demographics, with Australian Aboriginal representation higher at 7.2% of the population (compared to 4.6% regionally), Maori at 0.6% (compared to 0.3%), and French ancestry at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wauchope is 43. 23.9% 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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With a median age of 43, Wauchope matches the Regional NSW figure of 43 and sits significantly above the national benchmark of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of residents aged 85+ (4.2%), while the 35 - 44 cohort is smaller (10.2%) than the regional average. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket increased from 11.4% to 12.5% of the population, while the 5 to 14 age group contracted from 13.3% to 12.5%. Demographic projections to 2041 point to shifts in the local age structure, led by a 36% expansion in the 25 to 34 age bracket (adding 301 people) to reach 1,129 from 827, while the 15 to 24 group is projected to see minimal growth of 7% (adding 59 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wauchope
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, 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 — 206 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,589 at the 2021 Census → 7,263 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 (SAL14214). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.