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Cygnet has an estimated 5,225 residents, up from 4,802 at the 2021 Census — a change of 423 people, or 8.8%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. 163 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 56.9% of that increase. Density is about 22 people per 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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According to calculations by AreaSearch, the resident count for Cygnet stands at approximately 5,225 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 423 residents (8.8%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 4,802 individuals. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,216 alongside 163 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. The local population density reaches 21 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with significant personal space. Expanding by 8.8% since the 2021 census, the area outpaced the state (4.0%) and the Rest of Tas.
division, establishing itself as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this population expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 56.9% of the total growth, though natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for SA2 zones. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and to calculate age-specific growth after 2032, population models from the Tasmania State Government published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied, adjusted by aggregating population trends from LGA to SA2 levels using a weighted system. Future demographic trends indicate an expansion rate slightly below the national regional median, with the local population projected to grow by 570 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total increase of 10.7% over the 16 years.
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215 new dwellings have been approved in Cygnet over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential approvals in Cygnet have run at an annual average of about 43, resulting in 215 building approvals over the prior 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) and 28 during the current FY-26. With an average occupancy rate of 1.9 new residents per constructed dwelling over the prior 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), local residential supply and demand remain closely aligned, maintaining stable market conditions, with new builds carrying an average construction value of $287,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $2.9 million during the current financial year, highlighting the dominant residential focus of the locality.
Compared against the Rest of Tas. region, development activity in Cygnet is moderately elevated (running 20.0% higher than the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), which helps maintain healthy buyer choice while preserving values of existing homes, though construction levels have decelerated recently. Furthermore, all recent building approvals have been for standalone houses, preserving the classic low-density residential environment favored by families. There are currently about 161 people per housing approval, pointing to a growing local market. Long-term forecasts suggest Cygnet will add 561 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). Given established building patterns, incoming housing volume is projected to easily accommodate this growth, ensuring favorable conditions for home buyers and potentially supporting population increases above current estimates.
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AreaSearch tracks 57 current infrastructure and development projects close to Cygnet, worth an estimated $6.45 billion. 19 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and residential development. 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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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and municipal planning guidelines exert a strong influence on regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 0 projects expected to influence the local area. Key regional projects include Huonville ReImagined: Crafting a Future Huonville, Greater Hobart Urban Growth Boundary Extension, Hobart City Deal, and Tasmanian Irrigation Schemes: Tranche 3, with the most relevant developments detailed in the list below.
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Huon Link Road
The Huon Link Road is a new bypass road around the eastern side of Huonville town centre, connecting the Huon Highway to the Channel Highway via Flood Road. It diverts Cygnet-bound traffic from Main Street, reducing congestion, improving safety and accessibility, and providing a reliable alternative route during floods. The project includes roundabouts at both ends and upgrades to Flood Road. It opened to traffic on March 24, 2025, and was fully completed in May 2025.
Huonville Reimagined: Crafting a Future Huonville
Huon Valley Council is preparing business cases, a master plan and detailed planning for five Huonville precincts: the Huonville Recreational and Educational Precinct, Glen Road Light Industrial Precinct, Huon Link Residential Development Precinct, Activated Foreshore and Mixed Use Precinct, and Hansens Orchard Potential Opportunity Area. The project is funded by a $4.69 million Australian Government Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program grant and is intended to guide housing choice and affordability, economic growth, education and recreation opportunities, active and public transport, public realm upgrades and climate resilience.Council adopted the related Huonville Residential and Commercial Precinct Structure Plan in 2026, providing a 20-year framework for growth and implementation planning.
Margate Main Street Masterplan 2024-2044
Council-endorsed 20-year plan (2024-2044) to revitalise Margate's Main Street with safer crossings, upgraded streetscapes, accessible public spaces, green links and staged delivery in partnership with the Tasmanian Department of State Growth.
Margate to Huntingfield Shared Pathway
Proposed off-road shared pathway for walking, wheeling and riding between Margate and Huntingfield. The jointly funded feasibility study has been completed and a preferred alignment identified. During 2024-25 preliminary design refinement was undertaken by Transport Services with Kingborough Council. As of July 2026, construction remains unfunded, while Kingborough Council is actively advocating for State and Federal funding and progression to detailed design.
Huntingfield Land Release
Government-led subdivision delivering about 460 lots in Kingborough. As of June 2026, construction has begun on the first new homes, with stage 2 lots released for sale as house and land packages. Approximately 15 percent of lots will be kept for social and affordable rental housing, alongside a planned commercial zone and 37.5 ha of open space.
Spring Farm Village
A $50 million next-generation retail precinct in Kingston, Tasmania, developed by Tipalea Partners. It features the largest Coles supermarket in Kingston at 4,200 sqm with drive-through click and collect, Chemist Warehouse's first regional superstore, a medical centre, outdoor dining, and over 15 specialty retailers. The centre includes sustainable features such as a full solar array, electric vehicle charging stations, free Wi-Fi, and cloud-based CCTV. Construction began in early 2025 and is expected to be completed by mid-2026, creating over 1,100 jobs during construction and operation.
Blackmans Bay Bluff Specific Area Plan Review
Kingborough Council is progressing planning scheme work affecting Blackmans Bay, including the Blackmans Bay Bluff Specific Area Plan and related Landscape Conservation Zone review under the draft Local Provisions Schedule. The current focus is statutory planning controls, community engagement, resident surveys and Tasmanian Planning Commission hearings rather than a confirmed capital works redevelopment. The review seeks to guide use and development while balancing residential certainty, scenic coastal character, bushland and landscape values.
Tasmania Devils AFL High Performance Centre
A 115 million dollar high-performance training and administration facility for the Tasmania Devils AFL and AFLW teams at the Kingborough Sports Precinct. The state-of-the-art hub features a full gymnasium, recovery pools, infrared saunas, and an indoor training field. It includes a 80-seat lecture theatre, medical suites, and administrative space for 80 staff, alongside community-accessible spaces including a cafe and club merchandise store.
2,172 residents of Cygnet are employed, from a labour force of 2,273. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 50.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,677, about 90% 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 local workforce displays high levels of education and strong representation in essential service fields, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 4.4% and an estimated 12.2% annual growth in employment. In March 2026, working residents numbered 2,172, with the jobless rate sitting 0.5% higher than the Regional Tas. benchmark of 3.9%, while labor force participation is much lower (50.8% versus 58.8% in Regional Tas.). Census returns show that a moderate 20.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. Local employment is heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
The district shows a clear specialization in education & training, where the employment concentration is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance jobs are less common locally, accounting for 14.3% of employment compared to a regional average of 16.5%. The relationship between the resident workforce and locally situated jobs suggests that the local economy offers a restricted number of employment opportunities within the immediate area. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment expand by 12.2% and the labor force grow by 10.8%, which led to a 1.2 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional Tas. recorded a 1.8% rise in employment, a 1.7% increase in the labor force, and a minor reduction in unemployment. National occupational forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in Cygnet. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local employment structure indicates that local jobs should grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (note that this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population growth forecasts).
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Median household income in Cygnet is $1,077 a week (about $56,000 a year), with median personal income at $551 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,371 a year against an average of $53,015. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of postcode-level data from the ATO released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Cygnet SA2 recorded a median income of $42,371 and an average income of $53,015. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, and compare to median and average incomes of $49,689 and $59,358 respectively throughout Regional Tas. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $47,011 and an average of $58,820 as of March 2026. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in Cygnet at the 6th percentile nationally.
Income distribution data indicates that 30.5% of residents (1,593 individuals) earn in the $800 - 1,499 range, whereas the wider region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 28.5%. Residents retain 86.4% of their income after paying for housing, which ranks at the 9th percentile across Australia.
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Cygnet had 1,914 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 26.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential properties in Cygnet consisted of 97.4% standalone houses and 2.6% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, units, and other formats), compared to Regional Tas. where houses made up 89.9% and alternative dwellings comprised 10.1%. Home ownership rates in Cygnet were considerably higher than regional averages, standing at 50.7%, with mortgaged properties making up 33.1% and rental properties accounting for 16.2%. The median monthly mortgage cost of $1,300 was higher than the Regional Tas. average of $1,274, while the median weekly rental cost was $290, compared to $250 across Regional Tas.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Cygnet are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are significantly below the national median of $375.
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Cygnet counted 1,914 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,083 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 28% 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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Families make up the majority of local households at 69.2%, consisting of couples without children (35.0%), couples with children (22.6%), and single-parent homes (11.3%). The remaining 30.8% consists of non-family households, which are predominantly single-person households at 28.4% alongside group households at 2.1%. The median household occupancy of 2.3 individuals is identical to the average across Regional Tas.
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29.9% of adults in Cygnet hold a university qualification, including 19.5% with a bachelor degree and 7.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 511 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 977 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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Local qualifications significantly exceed regional benchmarks, with 29.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 19.3% in the Rest of Tas. and 21.0% across the wider SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-sector roles. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 19.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational and technical training is also highly prevalent, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (24.7%).
Enrolment rates in education are substantial, with 26.7% of the population actively participating in academic programs. This cohort includes 10.7% attending primary schools, 8.3% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.1% engaged in tertiary studies.
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Getting around Cygnet means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in Cygnet feature 1 active transit stop offering bus connections. These services run across 8 distinct routes, providing a total of 1,413 weekly passenger journeys. Transport connectivity is classified as low, with residents living an average of 4559 meters away from the nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary commute choice at 90%, followed by walking at 6%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 cars per household. Some 20.0% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic restrictions).
Average daily service frequency is 201 trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 1413 weekly departures per transit stop.
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61.6% of residents in Cygnet report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 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 show favorable outcomes for the Cygnet population, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and medical conditions demonstrating results that align with national averages, alongside low rates of common health conditions among both younger and older residents. The proportion of the population with private health insurance is low at approximately 46% (~2,419 people), compared to 49.1% in Regional Tas. and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 12.3% and 10.6% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 61.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 62.0% across Regional Tas.
The local working-age demographic experiences notable health difficulties, with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 29.1% of the population (1,519 people), exceeding the Regional Tas. average of 24.9%. Seniors in the area exhibit positive health profiles, with national health rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cygnet is largely Australian-born, at 80.8% of residents, with 4.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.7%) and Australian (24.1%). 7.1% 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 local population displays below-average levels of multicultural diversity, with 80.8% of residents born in Australia, 89.2% holding citizenship, and 95.6% speaking only English in a household setting. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 37.3% of the community. However, the most pronounced religious deviation from regional norms is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Regional Tas. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Cygnet are English (32.7%), Australian (24.1%, which is lower than the regional average of 32.6%), and Irish (12.1%).
There are also notable differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Dutch ancestry making up 2.0% of the population (compared to 1.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry representing 7.1% (compared to 4.1% regionally), and French ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cygnet is 49, older than 89% of areas nationally. 17.2% 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 median age of Cygnet residents is 49 years, which is higher than the Regional Tas. average of 45 years and significantly older than the national median of 38 years. Compared to the Regional Tas. profile, the 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented (17.5% locally), while the 25 - 34 cohort is underrepresented (7.3%). The local concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is much higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 6.5% to 9.8% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group decreased from 17.5% to 15.4% and the 5 to 14 group fell from 12.2% to 10.2%.
By 2041, the age structure is projected to alter significantly, with the 75 to 84 group growing by 55% (280 people) to reach 793 compared to 512. This demographic aging is evident as residents aged 65+ represent 59% of all projected population growth, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 youth demographics are projected to shrink.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cygnet
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 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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 163 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,802 at the 2021 Census → 5,225 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 (603021070). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.