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Invermay has an estimated 3,467 residents, down from 3,498 at the 2021 Census. That puts 860 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Demographic analysis by AreaSearch estimates the resident count of Invermay at approximately 3,467 as of Aug 2026. This indicates a contraction of 31 people (0.9%) compared to the 2021 Census baseline of 3,498 people. This movement is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 3,462 as of June 2025 alongside 22 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. Consequently, the suburb registers a population density of 860 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical AreaSearch benchmarks. Over the preceding ten years, Invermay sustained steady demographic expansion with a 1.0% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the broader SA3 area, with net overseas migration generating roughly 79.7% of recent demographic additions.
Projections utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year). Where SA2 coverage is absent, and for post-2032 age segment estimates, figures incorporate the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections (released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year) adjusted via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Future outlooks suggest local expansion will sit marginally underneath the regional non-metropolitan median, with an anticipated increase of 254 persons through to 2041 according to current annual ERP data, representing an overall expansion of 7.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
26 new dwellings have been approved in Invermay over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 building approvals in Invermay have tracked at approximately 5 dwellings annually, totaling 26 homes sanctioned across the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26). Given recent population softening, residential construction has comfortably satisfied local requirements, sustaining balanced conditions and sound choices for purchasers, with average building costs standing at $329,000 in line with regional figures. Furthermore, approved commercial works have reached $75.0 million during this financial year, underscoring substantial non-residential investment. Relative to Rest of Tas., building rates in Invermay are noticeably subdued, falling 63.0% below the per-capita regional benchmark.
Such constrained new supply generally underpins pricing and interest across the existing dwelling market. Approval volumes also trail nationwide figures, reflecting an established urban fabric alongside likely regulatory constraints. Moreover, all recent approvals have been exclusively for standalone houses, preserving low-density characteristics and catering to space-oriented buyers. Developers are prioritizing standalone homes at a rate higher than the established housing profile (76.0% at Census), demonstrating enduring appetite for detached family housing. An estimated 828 people per approved dwelling highlights the quiet pace of local property development. Forecasts indicate that Invermay will add 247 residents up to 2041 (benchmarked against the latest quarterly figure from AreaSearch). If current development velocity persists, dwelling additions may not keep pace with population gains, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and placing upward pressure on property values.
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 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Invermay, worth an estimated $202 million. A further 47 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.61 billion. 12 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Local economic and social outcomes are substantially shaped by capital works and strategic planning policies. AreaSearch has pinpointed 17 major projects influencing the surrounding environment. Prominent developments include the kanamaluka Cultural Centre (Incorporating Conference & Exhibition Space), the Flood Levee Protected Areas Specific Area Plan, the UTAS Stadium Redevelopment, and the University of Tasmania Launceston campus Inveresk.
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UTAS Stadium Redevelopment
The $130 million redevelopment of UTAS Stadium (York Park) is transforming the venue into a world-class Tier 2 sporting precinct. Main works include the new mass-timber Centre West Stand featuring premium seating and corporate facilities, a redeveloped Eastern Stand with 3,629 seats, and Western Stand infill seating. The project increases capacity to 17,500 and prepares the venue for the Tasmania Devils AFL/AFLW entry in 2028. Construction is being delivered in phases to maintain stadium operations for AFL and BBL matches.
kanamaluka Cultural Centre (Incorporating Conference & Exhibition Space)
The kanamaluka Cultural Centre is a proposed $70 million multipurpose arts, culture, and convention facility planned for Invermay, Launceston. Led by JMC Group in partnership with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, the precinct plan includes a 750-seat concert hall, a 1,000-seat conference centre, First Nations cultural areas, and recording studios. The project has received planning support from the City of Launceston and is progressing through funding and detailed design.
Flood Levee Protected Areas Specific Area Plan
Draft Amendment PSA-LLP0029 to the Tasmanian Planning Scheme - Launceston Local Provisions Schedule. The amendment removes the legacy LAU-S10.0 Invermay/Inveresk Flood Inundation Specific Area Plan and inserts a new LAU-S17 Flood Levee Protected Areas Specific Area Plan, while modifying the C12.0 Flood-Prone Areas Hazard Code overlay. The new plan establishes a current, best-practice, risk-based framework for land use and development across five mapped areas covering Invermay, Inveresk, Newstead and parts of central Launceston. Land is sorted into High, Medium, and Low Flood Risk Precincts based on a flood risk assessment by Molino Stewart that modelled current, 2050 and 2090 climate scenarios.The plan aims to minimise risk to life and property for approximately 3,000 properties protected by the 12km Launceston levee system. Key controls include restricting residential subdivision in high risk areas (effectively banning new subdivisions in much of Invermay), prohibiting new aged care, retirement villages, custodial and respite care facilities in all flood risk precincts, and requiring new builds in high risk zones to be certified by an expert as capable of withstanding flood waters and debris assuming no levee protection. Council approved the draft amendment on 12 December 2024 and it is now under formal assessment by the Tasmanian Planning Commission, with delegates Roger Howlett and Robin Nolan appointed on 5 March 2026 and Louise Blyth as Planning Adviser.
Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Launceston's heritage-listed Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre precinct. The project will restore and upgrade the Princess Theatre to contemporary safety, access and performance standards, reconstruct the Earl Arts Centre as a purpose-built Earl Street Theatre, improve foyer, bar, toilet, backstage, technical and gathering spaces, and provide lift access to public levels. The precinct closed in late 2025, construction was scheduled to begin in early 2026, completion is planned for late 2027, and reopening is expected in early 2028.
Launceston Hospice
The Launceston Hospice is a 20 million dollar purpose-built palliative care facility being delivered at the historic Allambi Building within the Launceston General Hospital precinct in South Launceston. Designed by Jaws Architects, the project repurposes the 1921 heritage building (originally an Infectious Diseases Hospital) into a 12-bed dedicated hospice, offering a home-like environment with private verandas, day rooms, calm spaces, and connectivity to the established gardens and courtyards that characterise the Allambi site. The facility will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing inpatient and respite palliative care, and will be the first dedicated public hospice in Northern Tasmania since the closure of Phillip Oakden House in 2007.Funded by the Australian Government and delivered by the Tasmanian Department of Health, the project received planning approval from the City of Launceston in May 2025 and the construction tender has been awarded. Existing services at the Allambi Building are being relocated to Cimitiere House to make way for works. Following timeline revisions, construction is now expected to commence in April 2026, with the hospice anticipated to open to patients in mid-2027.
University of Tasmania Launceston campus Inveresk
The Inveresk campus is a new, purpose-built precinct designed for education, community, business, and industry collaboration. It includes buildings like The Shed (for health and science disciplines), River's Edge (study and teaching spaces for various disciplines), and refurbished E.G Stone building (headquarters for professional services). Features include residential accommodation, food and beverage options, amenities like end-of-trip facilities and parenting rooms, and outdoor spaces for learning and events (e.g., pulingina milaythina Welcoming Space, Riawunna Garden, Esk activity space).It honors Inveresk's cultural and industrial heritage and is located a 10-minute walk from Launceston CBD.
Bunnings Warehouse North Launceston
A development application has been lodged by Bunnings in North Launceston to create a new commercial building for bulky goods sales on part of its land. The new building would have a retail space of about 1520sqm.
Tamar Estuary River Health Action Plan (TERHAP)
A major project to improve the water quality of the Kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary by upgrading Launceston's combined sewage and stormwater system. The project includes a new 3km underground pipeline to redirect sewage and stormwater flows to the Ti Tree Bend Sewage Treatment Plant, reducing untreated overflows into the estuary.
1,833 residents of Invermay are employed, from a labour force of 1,953. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 64.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,398, about 127% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 labour pool exhibits strong educational qualifications, significant engagement across essential services, and a jobless rate of 6.1%. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 1,833, with unemployment sitting 2.2% higher than the Regional Tas. benchmark of 3.9%, while the participation rate remains elevated at 64.9% compared to 58.7% across Regional Tas.. At the Census, only 5.9% of working residents operated from home, though period-specific Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind. Primary employment sectors for residents comprise health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, alongside retail trade. Workforce concentration in accommodation & food is particularly pronounced, tracking at 1.6 times the wider regional baseline.
Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.9% of resident jobs, below the 8.4% recorded across Regional Tas.. Featuring 1.1 workers for every local resident at the Census, Invermay acts as a net employment destination that draws in labor from surrounding districts. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures reveals that over the 12-month period, the local workforce contracted by 1.6% alongside a 1.8% decrease in total employment, pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Tas. experienced a 1.8% rise in employment and a 1.7% expansion in the labour force, with jobless levels easing slightly. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on prospective labour demand. These projections outline a nationwide employment expansion of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying by industry. When weighted against Invermay's sectoral composition, local employment is projected to grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Invermay is $1,128 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $626 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,965 a year against an average of $53,683. 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 ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023, Invermay SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $48,965 and an average of $53,683, trailing nationwide figures and comparing to $49,689 (median) and $59,358 (average) across Regional Tas.. Factoring in an Wage Price Index rise of 10.95% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $54,327 for median earnings and $59,561 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places local personal, household, and family earnings between the 8th and 15th percentiles nationally. The largest income cohort is the $800 - 1,499 tier, encompassing 28.4% of residents (984 people), contrasting with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 28.5%.
Affordability constraints are marked, with just 81.5% of income retained after housing costs, sitting at the 8th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Invermay had 1,342 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 11% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $285 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,092 a month. Rent absorbs 25.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, Invermay's housing stock comprised 75.5% separate houses and 24.6% other residential types (such as semi-detached homes and apartments), whereas Regional Tas. registered 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 24.1%, lower than the regional level, with remaining residences held under a mortgage (24.1%) or occupied by tenants (51.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,092 was lower than the Regional Tas. figure of $1,274, while median weekly rent was $285 compared to $250 across Regional Tas.. Nationally, Invermay remains notably more affordable than Australian medians of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Invermay counted 1,342 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 55.4%, comprising couples without children (22.3%), couples with children (17.6%), and single parent families (13.6%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 44.6%, dominated by single-person dwellings at 37.3% and shared group households at 7.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.2 people, slightly below the 2.3 average observed across Regional Tas..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.3% of adults in Invermay hold a university qualification, including 19.1% with a bachelor degree and 9.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 700 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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Tertiary attainment in Invermay is pronounced, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, exceeding the 19.3% in Rest of Tas. and 21.7% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees represent 19.1% of residents, while postgraduate degrees and graduate diplomas account for 9.0% and 2.2% respectively. Vocational qualifications are also prevalent, held by 33.2% of individuals aged 15+, consisting of certificates (25.4%) and advanced diplomas (7.8%). Participation in formal study is substantial, with 36.2% of the local population actively enrolled in an educational course. This proportion includes 12.5% undertaking tertiary studies, 8.9% attending primary schooling, and 6.0% engaged in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Invermay reaches 8 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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The local transit network features 8 operational bus stops across Invermay served by 22 discrete routes that generate 2,407 passenger trips each week. Transit proximity is favorable, with average walking distance to the nearest stop measuring 289 meters. The vast majority of commuters travel outwards, with private vehicles accounting for 83% of travel and walking comprising 10%. Household vehicle availability averages 1.0 per residence, which trails regional levels, while 5.9% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census (under potential COVID-19 influences). Transit service frequency reaches an average of 343 journeys daily across the network, translating to approximately 300 departures per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.0% of residents in Invermay report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics indicate notable healthcare considerations for Invermay across both younger and older demographics, alongside a low private health insurance adoption rate of approximately 47% (~1,615 people). This compares against 49.1% in Regional Tas. and a nationwide figure of 55.7%. Prevalent medical diagnoses within the community include mental health conditions (13.4%) and arthritis (8.8%), while 63.0% of residents report having no chronic health issues compared to 62.0% across Regional Tas.. Chronic health burdens are evident within the working-age group. The senior cohort aged 65 and over comprises 15.1% of the population (522 people), below the 25.1% recorded for Regional Tas., with elderly health measures aligning with wider national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Invermay is largely Australian-born, at 77.5% of residents, with 17.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.4%) and Australian (26.9%). 3.5% 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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Cultural diversity in Invermay tracks above standard levels, with 22.5% of the community born abroad and 17.1% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the leading religious affiliation at 33.7% of the populace. The most notable relative concentration occurs within the Other category, which represents 1.9% locally against 0.7% across Regional Tas.. Based on parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Invermay are English (30.4%), Australian (26.9%, compared to the regional figure of 32.6%), and Other (9.9%, compared to 4.6% across the region). Specific representations include Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 3.5% (versus 4.1% regionally), Chinese ancestry at 3.3% (versus 0.8% regionally), and Dutch ancestry at 1.3% (versus 1.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Invermay is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 37.3% 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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Invermay maintains a demographic profile younger than Regional Tas.. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 place 36.9% of residents in the 25 - 44 age bracket compared to 23.0% across Regional Tas., while those aged 65+ account for 15.1% versus 25.1% regionally. The median age remains 33 (matching the 2021 Census), sitting 12 years younger than the Regional Tas. median of 45 at that Census and below the national median of 38. The most significant shift since the Census is a contraction in the 0 - 24 youth cohort, moving from 31.2% down to an estimated 25.9%.
By 2041, senior demographics (65+) are projected to experience the highest numeric growth, increasing by 100 people (19%) to reach 622.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Invermay
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 8 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 22 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,498 at the 2021 Census → 3,467 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 (602011036). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.