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The median house price in West Bathurst is $610k, with units at $520k. House values have moved 8.5% a year compounded over five years.
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West Bathurst has an estimated 3,679 residents, up from 3,634 at the 2021 Census — a change of 45 people, or 1.2%. That puts 1,273 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of West Bathurst has an estimated population of approximately 3,679 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 45 people (1.2%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,634 people. The development is calculated from the resident population of 3,676, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population size equates to a density ratio of 1,273 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 1.2% growth in the suburb of West Bathurst since census positions it within 1.0 percentage points of the SA4 region (2.2%), displaying competitive growth characteristics. Demographic expansion for the area was chiefly driven by natural growth, which accounted for approximately 73.0% of overall population increases during recent periods. AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. When analyzing future demographic trends, a major population rise in the top quartile of national non-metropolitan areas is anticipated, with the suburb of West Bathurst expected to expand by 953 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 25.8% over the 16 years.
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The suburb of West Bathurst has minor residential development activity with 2 dwelling approvals annually (11 dwellings over the five-year period). These modest building volumes reflect the rural profile of the locality, where construction is generally spurred by specific local housing requirements rather than broad market demand. Note that the restricted sample size means that individual construction projects can heavily impact yearly growth and relativity metrics. The suburb of West Bathurst displays much lower levels of construction activity compared to the Rest of NSW. Building rates are similarly below national averages.
Meanwhile, recent construction has consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the rural character of the locality with a focus on space. With approximately 3,674 people per dwelling approval, the suburb of West Bathurst reflects a highly established market. Looking forward, the suburb of West Bathurst is anticipated to expand by 950 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current building rates persist, housing supply might not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside West Bathurst, worth an estimated $200 million. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.1 billion. 14 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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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Very little can affect a locality's performance as much as adjustments to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes. In total, 5 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Primary projects include the Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment, Windradyne 1100 Subdivision, Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre, and 56 Colville Street Residential Development, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment
The $200 million Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment is a major healthcare upgrade delivering a mix of new-build expansions and refurbishments. Key clinical enhancements include an expanded Emergency Department, enhanced Maternity services with a Special Care Nursery, and a new non-acute mental health inpatient unit known as Panorama Clinic. The project also provides improved inpatient and outpatient services, additional operating theatres, expanded cardiology, a new paediatrics zone, and a new main entry on Mitre Street. The redevelopment includes over 70 additional car parking spaces and is designed with a strong Connection to Country, featuring light-filled spaces and improved access to Victoria Park.
Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre
The Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre (BIMC) is a proposed six-level medical precinct on the former Clancy Ford site. It is designed to house a state-of-the-art private hospital with four operating theatres, radiology, pathology, womens health, and specialist practices. The project includes a multi-level carpark on the adjoining George Street site, increasing capacity from 330 to approximately 915 spaces with a link bridge connecting to the medical centre. The development is being processed as a State Significant Development to address a significant underprovision of medical services in the region.
56 Colville Street Residential Development
Proposed medium-density housing project on council-owned land (8532m2) aimed at providing high-quality, sustainable, and affordable key worker housing. Bathurst Regional Council sought interested parties for a joint venture or the sale of the land, with an EOI process closing in May 2025. Council received a project update in March 2026. The site is opposite Westpoint Shopping Centre and is zoned E1 Local Centre, which permits all residential and a wide range of commercial developments.
Charles Sturt University Bathurst Campus Master Plan
The Bathurst Campus Master Plan is Charles Sturt University's long-term framework for redeveloping its approximately 90 hectare Panorama Avenue campus over the next 15 to 20 years. Delivered as Phase 3 of the university's campus master planning program (following a University Portfolio Plan and the Wagga Wagga Campus Master Plan), the plan was prepared with Hassell and Alluvium and shaped by a 35-member working group, eight site visits and more than 100 consultation sessions with staff, students and the Bathurst community.Its central move is to consolidate the campus's currently dispersed buildings into a compact, vibrant academic core, releasing surplus land for partnership, residential and commercial opportunities while reducing operating costs. The plan covers campus visioning and strategy, spatial planning, and asset strategy and feasibility, and is structured around four pillars: a Place of Country, a Place for Education, a Place for Research and a Place for Community. It also proposes reinstating ecological corridors along Hawthornden Creek and surrounding wetlands, and aligns with Bathurst Regional Council's Vision Bathurst 2040 Local Strategic Planning Statement. The final plan document is published on the university website. Implementation will be phased and paced according to the university's financial capacity, with individual projects prioritised against the plan's strategic directions and supported where possible by industry and commercial partnerships. No individual works packages have been funded, approved or committed to date. The campus currently serves about 2,500 students across disciplines including communication, nursing, exercise science, dentistry and engineering.
Windradyne 1100 Subdivision
A large-scale residential subdivision in Windradyne, Bathurst, providing a total of 205 lots ranging from 515sqm to 1150sqm. Stage 2 is currently under construction by Devcon Civil. The development includes new roads, utility installation, and environmental management features alongside natural bushland.
Gilmour Street Seniors Living Development
Approved 89-unit independent living retirement village on a 4.21-hectare site adjacent to Paddy's Hotel. The site has cleared, flat topography with initial earthworks completed. Recently offered to market by Colliers, with construction anticipated to begin soon.
Robin Hill Convenience Centre
A 6,500-square-metre convenience centre including a 7-Eleven service station, Subway, Red Rooster, and McDonald's. The development transformed an existing car dealership site and was completed and opened in March 2024.
Hynash Constructions Marsden Heights Estate Subdivision
Residential subdivision of 123 allotments (DA 2018/380) at the eastern edge of the Trinity Heights residential area in Kelso. New external roads and extensions of Wentworth Drive and Graham Drive provide lot access, with future linkages north, south and east for further subdivision. Lots range from 780 to 1,505 square metres and are being delivered in a single stage. Road infrastructure works on Marsden Lane commenced October 2024 including a new roundabout at the Hughes Street intersection.A works-in-kind arrangement for stormwater detention basins was denied by Bathurst Regional Council in December 2025; Hynash may seek a consent variation to address drainage obligations.
1,879 residents of West Bathurst are employed, from a labour force of 1,992. Unemployment sits at 5.7%, with participation at 65.8%. 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 2,741, about 75% 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 West Bathurst features a qualified workforce, with key essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,879 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.6% above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and labour force participation is significantly higher than standard (65.8% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 10.1% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be taken into consideration. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
The area displays a particularly notable concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing has a minor presence with 1.6% employment compared to 5.3% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as shown by the comparison of Census working population versus resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, labour force levels decreased by 2.1% along with employment decreasing by 4.1%, resulting in the unemployment rate rising by 2.0 percentage points. This compares to Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, the labour force contracted by 0.4%, and unemployment rose 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within the suburb of West Bathurst. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the suburb of West Bathurst's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Bathurst is $1,299 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $729 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,443 a year against an average of $58,424. 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 aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of West Bathurst had a median income among taxpayers of $48,443 with the average level standing at $58,424. This is lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $53,442 (median) and $64,453 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in the suburb of West Bathurst, between the 20th and 34th percentiles.
Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 32.0% of the community (1,177 individuals), reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 20th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Bathurst had 1,468 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,443 a month. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within the suburb of West Bathurst, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 94.8% houses and 5.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within the suburb of West Bathurst was lagging that of Regional NSW, at 32.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (28.7%) or rented (38.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional NSW average at $1,443, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $310, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, the suburb of West Bathurst's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Bathurst counted 1,468 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority at 62.0% of all households, comprising 19.9% couples with children, 23.0% couples without children, and 17.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 38.0%, with lone person households at 34.2% and group households comprising 4.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.0% of adults in West Bathurst hold a university qualification, including 13.7% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 552 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 937 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 experiences educational hurdles, with university qualification levels (20.0%) substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a difficulty and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees lead at 13.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (29.7%). Academic engagement is remarkably high, with 31.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Bathurst reaches 77 stops on 43 routes, timetabled for about 680 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 reveals 77 active transport stops operating within the suburb of West Bathurst comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 43 individual routes, collectively providing 676 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 119 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, below the regional average. A relatively low 10.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 96 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 8 weekly trips per individual stop.
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60.9% of residents in West Bathurst report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.1% 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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Health statistics show substantial difficulties confronting the suburb of West Bathurst, based on AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, with the occurrence of common health conditions being notable in both younger and older age brackets, and the rate of private health insurance found to be relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~1,842 people). The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 11.2 and 11.1% of residents, respectively, while 60.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over (717 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings even higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
West Bathurst is largely Australian-born, at 90.8% of residents, with 5.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.9%) and Australian (29.4%). 7.3% 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 West Bathurst was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 89.0% of its population being citizens, 90.8% born in Australia, and 94.2% speaking English only at home. The main religion in the suburb of West Bathurst was found to be Christianity, which makes up 56.0% of people in the suburb of West Bathurst. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in the suburb of West Bathurst are English, comprising 30.9% of the population, Australian, comprising 29.4% of the population, and Irish, comprising 10.5% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 7.3% of the suburb of West Bathurst (vs 4.6% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (vs 0.5%) and Lebanese at 0.2% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Bathurst is 36. 29.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The 36-year median age in the suburb of West Bathurst is significantly below Regional NSW's average of 43 similarly somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. The 15 - 24 age group shows strong representation at 15.0% compared to Regional NSW, whereas the 65 - 74 cohort is less prevalent at 8.8%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.3% to 7.5% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 11.4% to 12.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 11.2% to 9.9% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 12.9% to 11.7%.
Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for the suburb of West Bathurst. Leading the demographic shift, the 25 to 34 group will grow by 60% (319 people), reaching 857 from 537. Conversely, the 65 to 74 and 45 to 54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Bathurst
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 1 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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,634 at the 2021 Census → 3,679 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 (SAL14258). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.