Chart Color Schemes
This analysis uses ABS Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2) boundaries, which can materially differ from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) even when sharing similar names.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
est. as @ -- *
ABS ERP | -- people | --
2021 Census | -- people
Curious about local property values? Filter the chart to assess the volume and appreciation (including resales) trends and regional comparisons, or scroll to the map below view this information at an individual property level.
Find a Recent Sale
Sales Detail
Bridgewater - Gagebrook has an estimated 8,745 residents, up from 8,150 at the 2021 Census — a change of 595 people, or 7.3%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. 316 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 68.0% of that increase. That puts 157 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.
Detail
Demographic assessment from AreaSearch estimates the population of Bridgewater - Gagebrook at approximately 8,745 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 595 people (7.3%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 8,150 people. The updated figure draws on the ABS estimated resident population of 8,732 as of June 2025 alongside 316 validated new addresses logged post-Census. With 156 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a generous spatial buffer per occupant with capacity for future residential infill. Surpassing both the broader SA4 region (4.2%) and Greater Hobart, Bridgewater - Gagebrook's 7.3% expansion establishes it among the regional leaders in growth.
Natural increase served as the principal demographic engine, accounting for roughly 68.0% of recent population additions, while interstate migration and overseas migration both provided positive net contributions. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, form the foundation for SA2 demographic modelling. Where coverage is absent, and for age-segmented forecasting beyond 2032, figures incorporate the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA dataset from 2022 (anchored to 2021), converted from LGA down to SA2 boundaries via weighted population growth aggregation. Future projections place the area above the national median for growth, with an anticipated influx of 1,859 persons to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP baselines, translating into a 21.1% cumulative increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
318 new dwellings have been approved in Bridgewater - Gagebrook over the past five years, an average of 63 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 63 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
Detail
Annual residential approvals in Bridgewater - Gagebrook have tracked at roughly 63 dwellings per year, culminating in 318 homes across the past 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the area absorbed an average of 2.4 people per year per newly approved dwelling over the past 5 financial years, signaling healthy underlying demand that underpins local real estate. New residential construction costs average $274,000—sitting below regional figures and underscoring accessible price points. Concurrently, non-residential building remains active, with $26.8 million in commercial approvals recorded this financial year. On a per-capita metric, residential building activity in Bridgewater - Gagebrook sits 11.0% beneath Greater Hobart, placing the district in the 58th percentile across all Australian localities.
Detached houses comprise 95.0% of newly approved structures against 5.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining an expansive low-density urban form favored by buyers prioritizing space. An average of 1145 people per dwelling approval further highlights the measured, unhurried pace of local development. Longer-term projections indicate Bridgewater - Gagebrook will add 1,846 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. While current construction volumes generally align with demographic expansion, prospective homebuyers may face tighter supply and greater competition as the community expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bridgewater - Gagebrook
Loading development applications…
| Lodged | Address | Description | Type | Distance | Status |
|---|
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bridgewater - Gagebrook, worth an estimated $886 million. A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.67 billion. 14 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
Detail
Capital works and strategic urban programs exert major influence on community development, with AreaSearch tracking 17 significant infrastructure projects affecting the district. Foremost among these initiatives are the New Bridgewater Bridge, Boyer Road Precinct Plan, Main Road Granton Shared Path Extension, and Homes Tasmania Brighton Subdivision, with further key developments summarized below.
Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE SEARCH
Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.
Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
New Bridgewater Bridge
Opened on June 1, 2025, the New Bridgewater Bridge is Tasmania's largest ever transport infrastructure project, featuring a 1.2-kilometre four-lane concrete box girder bridge across the River Derwent. It replaces the 78-year-old lift-span bridge, providing enhanced interchanges at Granton and Bridgewater and a 3-metre-wide shared pathway for cyclists and pedestrians. As of February 2026, work is focused on the demolition and removal of the old bridge structure, including the removal of the lift span via barge, with all removal activities expected to conclude by mid-2026.
Boyer Road Precinct Plan
A precinct structure plan for 109 hectares of land to provide a high-quality housing estate that meets the State's demand for housing, offers a range of housing types and price points, and delivers a design sensitive to environmental and locational characteristics. It involves rezoning Future Urban land to General Residential Zone.
Main Road Granton Shared Path Extension
Extension of a shared path along Main Road in Granton for pedestrians and cyclists, aiming to improve local connectivity and safety.
Lyell Highway Upgrade - Granton to New Norfolk
A $100 million upgrade of the approximately 15km Lyell Highway corridor between Granton and New Norfolk, jointly funded by the Australian Government ($80M) and Tasmanian Government ($20M). Proposed works include lane widening, new overtaking lanes, shoulder widening, intersection upgrades, and improved active transport facilities to boost safety and travel time reliability for the roughly 10,500 daily vehicles using the route, a figure that has grown 25 percent over the past decade. The Tasmanian Government has contracted Aecom Australia to prepare a broader corridor strategy covering the full Granton to Strahan route, which will inform how the Granton to New Norfolk funding is applied.Community consultation ran from October to November 2024, and a feedback report is expected to be published in 2026. Federal program documentation indicates construction is expected to commence in mid-2026 and be completed by early 2031. It forms part of a wider strategy to enhance the entire Lyell Highway corridor, improving access to tourism destinations and community facilities in New Norfolk and the Derwent Valley.
Homes Tasmania Brighton Subdivision
Major residential subdivision delivering 109 lots across 10.7 hectares, including 107 residential lots, one commercial lot, and public open space. Approximately 85% of lots will be sold privately with the MyHome shared equity program, while 15% will be retained for social and affordable rental housing.
Hydrogen Brighton/Bridgewater Project
5MW electrolyser capacity green hydrogen production facility targeting heavy road transport and industrial applications. Includes refuelling station facilities under H2Co Energy brand. Uses renewable power from grid initially, with plans for behind-the-meter solar and power purchase agreements.
Whitestone Point Housing Development
A boutique masterplanned residential development comprising 243 residential lots on the River Derwent in Austins Ferry. The subdivision was developed on the former Gunns site and included over 120,000m3 of earthworks, full service network installation including stormwater, sewerage, water mains, power and communications, and a new roundabout on Main Road. Positioned on the River Derwent with water views, the development offers premium lifestyle living close to Hobart CBD, MONA, St Virgil's College, and local amenities.Construction completed March 2021 with lots continuing to be sold and homes built.
New Brighton High School
State-of-the-art co-educational high school for Years 7-12 accommodating up to 600 students. Features modern facilities including multi-purpose hall, performing arts space, gymnasium, commercial kitchen and caf,, outdoor learning areas and technologies space.
2,682 residents of Bridgewater - Gagebrook are employed, from a labour force of 3,361. Unemployment sits at 20.2%, with participation at 50.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
Detail
The local labor pool in Bridgewater - Gagebrook is evenly distributed across blue- and white-collar roles with substantial representation in essential public services, operating alongside a 20.2% unemployment rate and steady job figures over the trailing twelve months. Employed locals stood at 2,682 as of March 2026, though joblessness exceeds Greater Hobart's 4.4% by 15.8%, and the local participation rate of 50.6% trails the broader metropolitan mark of 63.7%. Remote work adoption was minimal, with only 3.3% of workers based at home according to Census records, subject to prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction constitute the primary fields of employment for resident workers. Retail trade demonstrates notable local concentration, with worker representation tracking at 1.5 times the metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, education & training accounts for just 5.6% of local workers compared to 10.8% across Greater Hobart. Comparison between Census resident worker numbers and local workplace jobs suggests an overall deficit of employment within the immediate area. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM releases, the 12 months to March 2026 saw local workforce numbers increase by 0.2% while total employment fell by 0.4%, lifting unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Hobart saw employment decline 0.1%, workforce numbers rise 0.2%, and unemployment increase 0.3 percentage points. Medium- to long-term labor outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on structural industry trends. Across Australia, workforce size is projected to climb 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though trajectories diverge by sector. Modeling these baseline shifts across Bridgewater - Gagebrook's resident employment distribution indicates an increase of 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bridgewater - Gagebrook is $971 a week (about $50,000 a year), with median personal income at $519 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,596 a year against an average of $56,168. 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.
Detail
According to ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxable incomes across the Bridgewater - Gagebrook SA2 sit below the Australian benchmark. Taxpayers in Bridgewater - Gagebrook SA2 recorded a median income of $51,596 and an average income of $56,168, compared against Greater Hobart benchmarks of $54,577 and $65,190. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach approximately $57,246 for median income and $62,318 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings rank between the 2nd and 4th percentiles nationwide.
A significant 31.8% of individuals (2,780 individuals) fall into the $400 - 799 weekly wage bracket, contrasting with the regional trend where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier represents 32.2%. In total, 41.8% earn under $800 weekly, constraining local purchasing power. Mortgage and rental outlays place heavy pressure on household budgets, leaving 79.0% of income remaining and positioning the area at the 3rd percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bridgewater - Gagebrook had 2,896 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 6% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 58% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 25.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
Detail
Census records show that freestanding houses constituted 90.9% of Bridgewater - Gagebrook's housing stock, while 9.1% fell into semi-detached, units, or other accommodation types, in contrast to Greater Hobart where houses represented 85.3% and alternate dwellings comprised 14.7%. Fully owned homes represented 18.3% of the total, with remaining properties distributed between mortgaged properties (24.0%) and rental housing (57.7%). Financing and leasing expenses remain comparatively modest: median monthly home loan repayments were $1,083 and median weekly rents were $250, compared to $1,517 and $350 in Hobart metro. On a nationwide basis, local mortgages sit well below the $1,863 national median, with rents tracking considerably lower than the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bridgewater - Gagebrook counted 2,896 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,107 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Families constitute 71.0% of local living arrangements, comprised of single parent families (29.7%), couples with children (22.6%), and couples without children (16.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 29.0%, divided between lone person households (25.9%) and group households (3.3%). Average household occupancy sits at 2.6 people, exceeding the Greater Hobart median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
7.8% of adults in Bridgewater - Gagebrook hold a university qualification, including 5.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 30.7% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,281 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 843 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
Detail
Higher education completion in the district is constrained, with 7.8% of residents possessing tertiary qualifications compared to 32.8% across the SA4 region, highlighting a key target for educational upskilling. Within tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 5.0%, postgraduate qualifications account for 2.0%, and graduate diplomas stand at 0.8%. Vocational and technical pathways are prominent, with 36.1% of people aged 15+ holding certificates (30.7%) or advanced diplomas (5.4%). A substantial 34.8% of the local population is enrolled in formal study. By level, this encompasses 17.0% attending primary school, 9.4% in secondary schooling, and 1.7% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Bridgewater - Gagebrook reaches 80 stops on 125 routes, timetabled for about 9,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 410 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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.
Detail
Bridgewater - Gagebrook's public transit network features 80 active bus stops served by 125 individual routes, delivering 9,267 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is moderate, with properties located an average distance of 407 meters from their nearest stop. Daily commuting is primarily oriented outwards, with personal vehicles accounting for 92% of travel, public bus journeys capturing 5%, and average car ownership standing at 1.2 per dwelling. Only 3.3% of workers were based at home during the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era conditions. Public transport operations generate an average of 1,323 trips per day across the collective network, corresponding to approximately 115 weekly trips at each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
59.2% of residents in Bridgewater - Gagebrook report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 9.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
Detail
Assessment of chronic illnesses and mortality figures by AreaSearch points to notable health burdens across all age cohorts in Bridgewater - Gagebrook. Private health coverage is low, with approximately 48% of the community (~4,153 people) insured, trailing the 51.7% recorded throughout Greater Hobart and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions (13.5%) and asthma (11.3%) emerge as the most widespread diagnosed ailments among residents, while 59.2% report no long-term medical conditions, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart. Working-age residents experience higher rates of chronic illness, while older adults aged 65 and over make up 13.5% of the populace (1,177 people), lower than Greater Hobart's 20.1%.
Overall health indicators for senior residents align closely with national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bridgewater - Gagebrook is largely Australian-born, at 94.3% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.3%) and English (33.8%). 12.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Demographic measures indicate below-average cultural diversity in Bridgewater - Gagebrook, where 94.3% were born in Australia, 88.1% hold Australian citizenship, and 96.4% speak only English at home. Christianity forms the largest faith tradition, accounting for 35.5% of residents. Religions categorized under Other encompass 0.8% of the local populace, slightly beneath the 1.1% recorded in Greater Hobart. Regarding parental heritage and lineage, the three leading ancestries reported in Bridgewater - Gagebrook are Australian (35.3% versus 28.0% regionally), English (33.8%), and Australian Aboriginal (12.0%, substantially above the regional proportion of 3.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bridgewater - Gagebrook is 31, younger than 95% of areas nationally. 31.4% 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.
Detail
The demographic profile of Bridgewater - Gagebrook skews younger than the regional baseline. As of August 2026, children and young adults aged 0 - 24 represent 39.0% of the populace compared to 27.5% in Greater Hobart, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 13.5% against 20.1% across the wider metropolitan region. The estimated median age stood at 31 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census and below the 39 years recorded across Greater Hobart and the 38 years reported nationally during that Census. Since then, residents aged 45 - 64 have reduced from 20.9% to an estimated 18.9%.
Future growth to 2041 will be numerically highest among youth (0 - 24), expanding by 628 residents (18%) to 4,039, while senior cohorts (65+) will record the fastest expansion, rising 37% to 1,612.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bridgewater - Gagebrook
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 3 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 316 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,150 at the 2021 Census → 8,745 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 Aug 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 (601011001). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.