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The median house price in West Wyalong is $438k, with units at $399k. House values have moved 7.8% a year compounded over five years.
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West Wyalong has an estimated 2,961 residents, down from 3,037 at the 2021 Census — a change of 76 people, or 2.5%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of West Wyalong has an estimated population of approximately 2,961 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 76 people (2.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,037 people. The change is calculated from the resident population of 2,961, determined by AreaSearch through analyzing the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) plus an additional 20 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level yields a density ratio of 3.7 persons per square kilometer, which offers residents substantial space. The -2.5% decline in the suburb of West Wyalong since the census is within 1.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (-0.6%), showing comparable demographic challenges throughout the wider region. Population gains in the area were mostly driven by natural growth, which accounted for roughly 56.99999999999999% of all population increases during recent periods. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch incorporates the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year. Growth rates by age group from these datasets are likewise applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Continuing with demographic developments, lower quartile growth typical of non-metropolitan Australian regions is expected, with the suburb of West Wyalong projected to expand by 16 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a total rise of 0.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
31 new dwellings have been approved in West Wyalong over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, broadly in line with 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval statistics distributed from statistical area data, the suburb of West Wyalong has registered an average of approximately 6 new dwelling approvals annually, with an estimated 31 homes approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 6 during FY-26 so far. Because the population has been contracting recently, new supply has likely matched demand, presenting buyers with reasonable options, while new dwellings are being constructed at an average cost of $580,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end market with premium properties.
There has also been $14.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year, pointing to steady commercial development activity. In comparison to the Rest of NSW, the suburb of West Wyalong records approximately three-quarters the building activity per capita, placing in the 13th percentile of areas evaluated across the nation, which leads to relatively restricted buyer choices and supports demand for existing properties. This is also lower than national levels, indicating a mature market and pointing to possible planning constraints. New building activity consists of 75.0% standalone homes and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, which preserves the traditional low density character of the area with family homes suited to those wanting space. The estimated count of 1186 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights its quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections indicate that the suburb of West Wyalong will add 16 residents by 2041 (starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, presenting favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
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 Wyalong, worth an estimated $30 million. A further 62 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.06 billion. 21 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 2 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include West Wyalong Accommodation Village (Boundary Street), West Wyalong Solar Farm, NSW Heavy Vehicle Rest Stops Program (TfNSW), and NSW Inland Rail Interface Improvements, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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West Wyalong Accommodation Village (Boundary Street)
Purpose built workers accommodation village in Boundary Street, West Wyalong, providing around 176 beds in 52 dwellings with communal kitchen, dining and administration facilities. Developed by Evolution Mining to house construction and operational workforce for the Cowal Underground Project and relieve pressure on the West Wyalong housing market. DA2021/0114 received deferred commencement consent from Bland Shire Council in August 2021 and the village has since been constructed and is now in use, with minor design modifications approved in 2023.
Dustin Rose Estate
A 16-hectare (40-acre) multi-stage residential land estate on the edge of Temora, offering 125 lots ranging from 800m2 to 2,037m2 with views toward the Narraburra Hills. Stage 1 (53 lots) is complete and fully serviced with power, water, sewer, gas and NBN. Stage 2 (32 lots) is under construction with completion expected within 12 to 18 months. Stage 3 (40 lots) is planned as a future release, with titles anticipated in 2 to 3 years.The estate is within walking distance of Temora High School, Temora Hospital and Temora TAFE, about 2km from the town centre.
Temora Hospital Redevelopment
The $95 million Temora Hospital Redevelopment involves the construction of a new integrated health service building. Key features include a new emergency department, flexible inpatient units for maternity and palliative care, a modern perioperative suite, and the first-ever on-site CT and ultrasound services for the region. As of March 2026, the project reached a major milestone with the first concrete pour for the foundation of the eastern wing.
Hoskins Street Road Upgrade
A multi-stage, $3 million project to upgrade the road surface of a 1.4-kilometer section of Hoskins Street (Goldfields Way) in Temora. The upgrade will provide a stronger, safer road and reduce future maintenance costs.
SkyPark Temora
SkyPark is a 21-lot residential development at Temora Airport, offering hangar homes with direct access to taxiways for aviation enthusiasts. The lots range from 1,109sqm to 1,529sqm and are connected to power, water, sewer, and NBN.
Highfields Estate
Highfields Estate is a boutique, 17.3 hectare residential and industrial subdivision on the edge of Temora in the NSW Riverina region. Development consent covers 63 residential lots and 11 industrial lots on land at 232 Loftus Street. Stage 1 is registered and titled, with land sites ranging from 760sqm to 1716sqm priced from 165,000 to 225,000 dollars, and only a handful of lots remaining as of mid-2026. Industrial and commercial lots from 2001sqm to 4526sqm are also on offer.G.J. Gardner Homes is building house and land packages on site, and the estate sits close to Temora Hospital, schools, parks and the town centre.
Temora Cellars Drive Through
The project involves the conversion and alteration of an existing commercial building at 231 Hoskins Street into a drive-through liquor outlet (bottle shop). The development includes structural modifications to allow vehicle access and egress through the building, signage updates, and internal reconfiguration to facilitate drive-through sales. The proposal was reviewed under DA64/2025 by Temora Shire Council, focusing on traffic flow on Hoskins Street and heritage impact within the local business precinct.
Moses Mitre 10 Rural & Trade
Full-service hardware, DIY, and rural supplies store in Temora, NSW, developed by BA Moses Pty Ltd through the repurposing of an existing warehouse at 1-3 Ironbark Street. The facility includes a dedicated Trade Centre with drive-through lanes, trade accounts, and job-site delivery, alongside an expanded retail area for timber and construction materials. The revamped rural supplies section includes a Pets and Produce range. Operating seven days a week, the store integrates with the existing Moses and Son wool business on the same site to provide a comprehensive rural and trade hub for Temora and surrounds.The store opened in late 2025.
1,643 residents of West Wyalong are employed, from a labour force of 1,668. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 69.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,288, about 77% 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 Wyalong has a balanced workforce of both white and blue collar workers, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, and an unemployment rate of only 1.5%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,643 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.6% below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is exceptionally high (69.5% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 8.4% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Employment among residents is concentrated in mining, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and education & training. The area shows particularly strong specialization in mining, with an employment share of 7.0 times the regional level. Meanwhile, health care & social assistance has limited presence with 10.0% employment compared to 16.9% regionally. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs 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 1.1% alongside a 1.6% employment decline, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded employment decline of 0.9%, labour force decline of 0.4%, with unemployment rising 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 Wyalong. 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 Wyalong's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.2% over five years and 11.7% 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 Wyalong is $1,427 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $778 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,927 a year against an average of $63,855. 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 Wyalong had a median income among taxpayers of $50,927 with the average level standing at $63,855. 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 $56,183 (median) and $70,445 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in the suburb of West Wyalong, between the 30th and 44th percentiles.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 32.4% of residents (959 people), mirroring regional levels where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Housing costs are manageable with 90.1% retained, though disposable income sits below average at the 38th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Wyalong had 1,207 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 4% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $230 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,253 a month. Rent absorbs 16.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.3%. 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 Wyalong, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 89.4% houses and 10.7% 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 Wyalong was well beyond that of Regional NSW, at 46.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (30.3%) or rented (23.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional NSW average at $1,253, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $230, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, the suburb of West Wyalong'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 Wyalong counted 1,207 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 64.5% of all households, comprising 23.6% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 35.5%, with lone person households at 33.8% and group households comprising 1.6% 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
15.2% of adults in West Wyalong hold a university qualification, including 11.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 572 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 970 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 local area experiences educational difficulties, with university qualification levels (15.2%) sitting substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This situation presents a challenge as well as a chance for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 11.8%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.5%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 39.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, which include advanced diplomas (8.1%) and certificates (31.3%). Participation in study is notably high, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
This includes 11.6% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Wyalong reaches 102 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 180 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 102 active transport stops operating within the suburb of West Wyalong comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 18 individual routes, collectively providing 179 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 149 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 83%, with 9% by bus and 7% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. A relatively low 8.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 25 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 1 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
66.4% of residents in West Wyalong report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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 indicators suggest below-average outcomes in the suburb of West Wyalong, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover just leading that of the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~1,545 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and asthma, impacting 11.8 and 7.7% of residents, respectively, while 66.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 26.2% of residents aged 65 and over (775 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. , with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
West Wyalong is largely Australian-born, at 92.9% of residents, with 3.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (36.4%) and English (31.6%). 5.1% 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 Wyalong was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.7% of its population being citizens, 92.9% born in Australia, and 96.3% speaking English only at home. The main religion in the suburb of West Wyalong was found to be Christianity, which makes up 74.8% of people in the suburb of West Wyalong. 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 Wyalong are Australian, comprising 36.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 30.0%, English, comprising 31.6% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.2% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 5.1% of the suburb of West Wyalong (vs 4.6% regionally), German at 3.7% (vs 3.1%) and Scottish at 8.0% (vs 8.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Wyalong is 42. 23.8% 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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At 42 years, the suburb of West Wyalong's median age is similar to the Regional NSW average of 43 while considerably older than Australia's 38 years. The age profile shows 0 - 4 year-olds are particularly prominent (7.4%), while the 45 - 54 group is comparatively smaller (9.2%) than in Regional NSW. In the period since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 11.5% to 12.9% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 12.3% to 10.9% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 12.9% to 11.6%.
Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for the suburb of West Wyalong. The 85+ cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 56%, adding 75 residents to reach 212. Senior residents (65+) will drive 81% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Wyalong
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 | Nov 2025 9 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 Nov 2025. | ||
| 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 — 20 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,037 at the 2021 Census → 2,961 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 (SAL14273). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.