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Margate - Snug has an estimated 8,765 residents, up from 8,482 at the 2021 Census — a change of 283 people, or 3.3%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Density is about 60 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 the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Margate - Snug is approximately 8,765 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 283 people (3.3%) from the 8,482 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 8,751 alongside 81 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population size results in a density of 59 persons per square kilometer, which indicates a low-density environment with substantial space per inhabitant. Over the prior ten years, Margate - Snug has shown steady expansion with a 1.2% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the state average.
Net overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 65.5% of the total population increase in recent times, though natural increase and interstate migration also made positive contributions. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data, and to model age-specific growth beyond 2032, regional projections from the Tasmania State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied, utilizing weighted aggregation to translate growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to run slightly below the national median for statistical areas, with the region expected to add 512 persons by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a overall increase of 5.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
112 new dwellings have been approved in Margate - Snug over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, broadly in line with 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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Approximately 22 new residential dwellings have been approved annually in Margate - Snug, translating to a total of 112 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 16 approvals have been registered. An average occupancy of 2.4 new residents per home was recorded for each approved dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, pointing to solid demand that helps maintain property values, with the average construction cost of new homes standing at $250,000. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $3.4 million during the current financial year, suggesting that commercial building remains a secondary focus.
Relative to Greater Hobart, construction activity per capita in Margate - Snug is at about 62%, placing the area in the 28th percentile of all assessed locations nationwide, which restricts options for buyers while driving demand for existing housing stock. This rate of development also falls below the national benchmark, highlighting the established character of the area and potentially indicating planning constraints. Furthermore, recent residential approvals consist entirely of detached houses, preserving the traditional low-density profile of the neighborhood and catering to families prioritizing space. The ratio of 656 people in the region for every single dwelling approval underscores the quiet and low-volume nature of local development. Demographic projections indicate that Margate - Snug will add 498 residents by 2041, relative to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Given current rates of construction, the supply of housing is expected to comfortably satisfy this demand, establishing positive conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Margate - Snug. A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $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 updates, planning schemes, and major projects are highly influential on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 developments poised to affect the community. Key projects include the Margate Main Street Masterplan 2024-2044, the Margate to Huntingfield Shared Pathway, the Huntingfield Land Release, and the Tasmania Devils AFL High Performance Centre, with details on the most relevant initiatives provided below.
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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.
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.
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 JackJumpers and Jewels High Performance Training Centre
Purpose-built high performance training centre for the Tasmania JackJumpers NBL team and Tasmania Jewels WNBL team within the Kingborough Sports Precinct. The facility includes two basketball courts including a show court, gymnasium, medical and rehabilitation areas, recovery facilities, administration offices, meeting rooms, merchandise shop and community basketball access. Construction commenced in June 2025 with works reported on schedule.
Blackmans Bay Primary School Redevelopment and Expansion
Proposed redevelopment and expansion of Blackmans Bay Primary School to provide additional contemporary learning environments, upgraded administration facilities and shared school infrastructure to support future enrolment growth. As of the latest DECYP infrastructure program, the project is not listed among active funded capital works, indicating it remains a planning priority rather than an announced construction project.
4,584 residents of Margate - Snug are employed, from a labour force of 4,721. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 67.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,306, about 83% 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 workforce in Margate - Snug is well-educated, with a strong representation in essential services, a very low unemployment rate of 2.9%, and stable employment levels over the prior year. In March 2026, there were 4,584 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.5% below the Greater Hobart average of 4.4%, while participation in the labour force was moderate at 67.1% compared to 63.8% in Greater Hobart. According to Census records, a minor proportion of 12.2% of residents worked from home, although this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area exhibits a notable concentration in construction, where the share of employment is 1.4 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, the accommodation & food sector is underrepresented, employing 5.2% of workers compared to 8.0% across the region. The relationship between the Census working population and the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities are relatively scarce within the area itself. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that in the year ending March 2026, the local labour force expanded by 0.2% while total employment fell by 0.4%, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. Over the same period, Greater Hobart saw employment fall by 0.1%, the labour force grow by 0.2%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. Employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Margate - Snug. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the Margate - Snug workforce mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Margate - Snug is $1,853 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $813 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,180 a year against an average of $66,019. 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 aggregate ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, income levels in the Margate - Snug SA2 are slightly below the national average. The median income for taxpayers in the area is $55,180, and the average income is $66,019, which compares to $54,577 (median) and $65,190 (average) in Greater Hobart. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $61,222 for the median and $73,248 for the average. Census data places household, family, and personal incomes in Margate - Snug in the 53rd percentile nationally.
In terms of distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket accounts for 37.3% of the community (3,269 individuals), mirroring the broader metropolitan trend where 32.2% fall into this bracket. After accounting for housing costs, residents keep 87.5% of their income, indicating healthy purchasing power, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Margate - Snug had 2,940 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.2%. 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, the housing mix in Margate - Snug consisted of 96.9% houses and 3.1% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings across metropolitan Hobart. Home ownership in Margate - Snug was higher than the metropolitan average at 38.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (47.0%) or tenants (15.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,625 was above the Hobart metro average of $1,517, and the median weekly rent of $370 was also higher than the metropolitan average of $350.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Margate - Snug are notably lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Margate - Snug counted 2,940 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 19% 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 constitute the vast majority of households at 79.5%, consisting of couples with children (39.2%), couples without children (28.4%), and single parent families (11.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.5%, comprising single-person households at 18.8% and group households at 1.6%. The median household size of 2.8 persons is larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.3% of adults in Margate - Snug hold a university qualification, including 18.7% with a bachelor degree and 7.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 890 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,032 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Margate - Snug is lower than regional averages, with 29.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 37.3% in the wider SA3 region. This difference indicates room for future educational growth and training opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 18.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 37.5% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (26.3%). Participation in education is high throughout the community, with 31.7% of residents enrolled in a course of study.
This cohort includes 13.4% in primary schools, 8.5% in secondary schools, and 3.9% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Margate - Snug reaches 32 stops on 102 routes, timetabled for about 7,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 920 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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There are 32 public transport stops operating in Margate - Snug, consisting of bus services. These stops support 102 distinct routes, which accommodate 7,200 passenger trips per week. General accessibility to public transport is limited, with residents living an average of 916 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the district, and private vehicles are the dominant mode of travel at 92%. The average number of motor vehicles per dwelling is 1.9, which is higher than the regional average.
A relatively low percentage of 12.2% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Across all active routes, service frequency averages 1,028 trips daily, which represents roughly 225 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.8% of residents in Margate - Snug report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates by AreaSearch point to health outcomes that are below average in Margate - Snug, with common medical conditions slightly more prevalent across both younger and older cohorts, while the level of private health insurance coverage is slightly below the SA2 average at approximately 52% of the population (~4,549 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent medical issues reported locally, affecting 9.9% and 9.3% of residents respectively, whereas 67.8% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart.
Among working-age residents, chronic health conditions are more common than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.0% of the local population (1,661 people), which is slightly below the Greater Hobart average of 20.0%. Seniors in the area experience above-average health outcomes, with national relative rankings higher than those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Margate - Snug is largely Australian-born, at 85.7% of residents, with 4.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.5%) and Australian (30.6%). 4.1% 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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Cultural diversity in Margate - Snug is below the national average, with 85.7% of the population born in Australia, 92.6% holding citizenship, and 95.6% speaking only English in the home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 39.6% of residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation relative to the metropolitan area is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population compared to 0.1% across Greater Hobart. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Margate - Snug are English at 31.5%, Australian at 30.6%, and Irish at 8.3%. There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds, with Dutch ancestry notably higher at 3.7% of the population (compared to 1.5% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 4.1% (compared to 3.0%), and French at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Margate - Snug is 39. 21.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Margate - Snug is 39 years, matching the average for Greater Hobart and closely aligned with the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan Hobart, the 5 - 14 age group is overrepresented at 14.3%, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.9% to 12.2%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 5.4% to 6.5%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.9% to 14.3%, and the 25 to 34 demographic decreased from 10.7% to 9.4%.
Population models suggest the age distribution will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow the most by 46% (adding 547 residents to reach 1,726), while the 0 to 4 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Margate - Snug
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month 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 Jul 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 — 81 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,482 at the 2021 Census → 8,765 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 (601041024). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.