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Old Beach - Otago has an estimated 5,411 residents, up from 4,989 at the 2021 Census — a change of 422 people, or 8.5%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. 321 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 51.6% of that increase. That puts 171 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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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Old Beach - Otago stands at approximately 5,411 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 422 residents (8.5%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,989 people. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 5,286 from June 2025 alongside 321 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The resulting population density is 171 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per individual and opportunities for future expansion. The area's 8.5% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA4 region (3.9%) and Greater Hobart, positioning it as a local growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 51.6% of the overall population rise, though other components such as natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 locality, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and to project age bracket variations after 2032, regional and LGA forecasts from the Tasmania State Government published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to scale LGA growth to SA2 boundaries. Future demographic trends indicate an expansion rate exceeding the national median, with the locality projected to add 961 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a overall gain of 15.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
317 new dwellings have been approved in Old Beach - Otago over the past five years, an average of 63 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 55 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, 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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Old Beach - Otago maintains an approval rate of approximately 63 dwellings annually, culminating in 317 residential units over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 30 approvals documented. With a ratio of 1.1 individuals moving to the community for each new dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, demand matches supply closely, supporting a balanced housing market. New residential projects are built with an average value of $328,000, which sits slightly above the regional mean and points toward a focus on higher-quality construction. Furthermore, the current financial year has recorded $75,000 in commercial building approvals, indicating very limited development in the commercial sector.
In comparison to Greater Hobart, Old Beach - Otago displays elevated residential construction levels, tracking 39.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which maintains choice for buyers while reinforcing existing home values. This volume of activity is significantly above the national benchmark, demonstrating strong developer interest in the locality. Recent construction has consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the low density profile of the suburb and prioritizing family residences for buyers seeking larger properties. The ratio of roughly 67 people per approval is characteristic of a developing area. Projections indicate that Old Beach - Otago's population will expand by 836 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly data. At the prevailing pace of construction, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this growth, offering favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling expansion beyond current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 57 current infrastructure and development projects close to Old Beach - Otago, worth an estimated $3.87 billion. 14 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives represent key factors influencing regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 9 projects that are expected to impact the local community, with notable developments including the Windermere Bay Precinct, the Chocolate Experience at Cadbury, the Cadbury Experience, and the Glenorchy Sports Centre.
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Claremont Plaza Refurbishment and Extension
The Claremont Plaza expansion involves a strategic refurbishment and extension of the existing neighbourhood shopping centre to enhance its convenience-based retail offering. Managed by Region Group, the project aligns with the Greater Glenorchy Plan to revitalize the Claremont village core through improved pedestrian links and expanded specialty retail space. Key focus areas include upgraded food and beverage precincts and modernized parking facilities to serve the growing northern Hobart residential corridor.
Chocolate Experience at Cadbury
A 150 million dollar tourism attraction transforming the waterfront parklands beside the historic Cadbury factory at Claremont into an immersive chocolate visitor experience. The development will include Chocolate Central with interactive flavour displays, a Chocolate Lounge dessert restaurant, a Premium Chocolate Studio offering masterclasses and Build Your Own Bar sessions, and a curated emporium. The ticketed Chocolate Immersion Tour will guide guests through themed zones including the Cacao Forest, Chocolate Lab, the Dairy showcasing Tasmanian milk producers, the Crumb Vault, Paint Your Flavour, the Taste Kitchen and a Factory Control experience.Visitor access will be primarily by river, with two new purpose-built ferries operated by Navigators Group running between Hobart and a new Cadbury Claremont ferry terminal. The project also includes upgrades to the foreshore parklands and an extension of the Hobart Foreshore cycleway. Glenorchy City Council granted development approval in May 2026, with construction to follow and opening forecast for late 2028. The attraction is projected to draw 431,000 visitors a year and add over 120 million dollars to the Tasmanian visitor economy annually, supporting more than 300 construction jobs and 200 ongoing roles. About 95 per cent of the project cost is to be privately funded, with capital raising led by Melbourne investment bank Kidder Williams.
Cadbury Experience
Cadbury factory tourist attraction offers the world's tallest chocolate fountain, 3D time tunnel, build-your-own bar, cafe, playground, restaurant, and shop. Includes new buildings, walkways, cycleways, and a ferry terminal.
Windermere Bay Precinct
A 3.75 hectare mixed-use redevelopment of the former Claremont Primary School site. The project features 315 dwellings, including apartments and townhouses, aimed at providing quality medium-density housing. The precinct includes a childcare centre, cafe, community facilities, and local retail spaces while preserving historic school buildings. Designed by Circa Morris-Nunn Chua Architects.
Abbotsfield Road Mixed-Use Development
Proposed mixed-use development opposite Claremont Plaza comprising approximately 85 apartments with ground-floor retail and commercial space. No evidence was found that the development application has progressed to approval or construction. Recent marketing of nearby development land suggests the site remains in the development planning phase.
Glenorchy Sports Centre
A $28 million multi-sport facility featuring four indoor courts including a dedicated show court for netball, basketball, futsal, volleyball, badminton, pickleball and wheelchair sports. The centre includes spectator seating for up to 600 patrons (300 permanent, 300 portable), modern change rooms with parent and sensory rooms, a registered Changing Places facility, three multi-purpose meeting and event spaces, administrative areas with foyer, reception, office space and kiosk, and secure storage options. The facility includes 68 car parks with three DDA-compliant spaces, two electric vehicle charging stations, dedicated drop-off and loading bay, motorbike parking and bike racks, and easy access to the adjacent Claremont Park and Ride.Located at the entrance of Claremont College, development approval was granted by Glenorchy City Council in July 2025 and endorsed by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works in Q4 2025. The main works contract was awarded to Tasmanian firm Fairbrother in Q1 2026 with site establishment underway and construction commencing March 2026. The project is part of the Tasmanian Government's $54.7 million investment in new Southern Tasmanian sporting facilities.
Teering Road Berriedale Social Housing
A 15-unit social housing development located at Teering and Maroni Roads in Berriedale. Delivered by Homes Tasmania in partnership with the Federal Government's Social Housing Accelerator program and constructed by Fairbrother.
Claremont Link Road Park and Ride Facility
Park and ride facility to support public transport usage and reduce traffic congestion. Features electric vehicle charging stations and bicycle storage.
2,877 residents of Old Beach - Otago are employed, from a labour force of 2,947. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 67.7%. 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 4,144, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Old Beach - Otago is characterized by high skill levels and a solid presence in essential services, paired with an unemployment rate of only 2.4% and steady job numbers over the past year. In March 2026, there were 2,877 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sat 2.0% below the Greater Hobart average of 4.4%. Workforce participation stands at 67.7%, compared to 63.8% in Greater Hobart. Data from the Census indicates that a minor share of the workforce, 7.3%, worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and construction. The community exhibits a notable concentration in the construction sector, where the employment share is 1.2 times the regional average. On the other hand, accommodation & food is underrepresented, accounting for 4.8% of local jobs compared to the regional figure of 8.0%. Comparing the Census working population against the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities within the area itself are relatively scarce. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12-month period, the local labor force grew by 0.2% while employment contracted by 0.2%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Greater Hobart saw a 0.1% decline in employment alongside a 0.2% growth in the labor force, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future workforce demand in Old Beach - Otago. These five and ten-year projections have been integrated with the local industry profile to estimate employment trends. Locally, employment is projected to rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years based on these industry trends, compared to national forecasts of 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although this extrapolation is based on industry weightings and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Old Beach - Otago is $1,875 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $883 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,354 a year against an average of $65,226. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Old Beach - Otago SA2 have a median income of $58,354 and an average income of $65,226. This sits slightly below the national benchmark, compared to a median of $54,577 and average of $65,190 in Greater Hobart. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.95% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be around $64,744 for the median and $72,368 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in Old Beach - Otago near the 60th percentile nationally.
Income distribution figures show that 38.9% of the population, or 2,104 individuals, earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the 32.2% regional proportion. Disposable income after housing expenses stands at 88.1%, indicating robust purchasing power, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Old Beach - Otago had 1,839 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 7% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Old Beach - Otago at the time of the latest Census was made up of 91.6% houses and 8.4% other dwelling types like apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings across the Hobart metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in Old Beach - Otago exceeded metropolitan levels at 37.7%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 51.0% and rented properties making up 11.3%. The median monthly mortgage payment was equal to the Hobart metro average at $1,517, whereas the median weekly rent was $400, compared to regional averages of $1,517 and $350.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Old Beach - Otago are notably below the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Old Beach - Otago counted 1,839 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,995 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 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 households at 79.9%, consisting of couples with children at 34.5%, couples without children at 35.2%, and single-parent households at 9.5%. Non-family households account for 20.1% of the total, with single-person households representing 17.9% and group households at 2.4%. The median household size stands at 2.6 residents, which is larger than the Greater Hobart median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.0% of adults in Old Beach - Otago hold a university qualification, including 12.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The region shows lower levels of higher education attainment, with university graduation rates at 19.0% compared to the SA4 regional average of 32.8%. This gap presents opportunities for targeted educational programs. Among residents with tertiary qualification, Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational and technical education is highly prevalent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 29.4%. The rate of educational enrollment is high, with 26.0% of the population participating in study.
Of these students, 10.5% are in primary school, 6.4% are in high school, and 3.4% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Old Beach - Otago reaches 32 stops on 110 routes, timetabled for about 9,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 400 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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 32 active stops in Old Beach - Otago, consisting of bus services. These stops support 110 distinct routes, which accommodate 9,071 passenger journeys per week. The area has moderate transit access, with residents living an average of 404 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 94%. Households own an average of 1.9 vehicles, which is above the regional norm. The 2021 Census recorded that 7.3% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Bus services run at an average frequency of 1,295 trips per day across the network, which averages out to 283 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.5% of residents in Old Beach - Otago report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.8 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic disease data, Old Beach - Otago faces notable health challenges, with a high prevalence of common medical issues observed across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly lower than the SA2 average at approximately 52% of the population, representing about 2,808 people. The most prevalent health issues in the area are arthritis, affecting 11.1% of residents, and mental health conditions, affecting 9.4%. Meanwhile, 64.5% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart.
The working-age population exhibits higher-than-average rates of chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.8% of the local population, totaling 1,180 people, which is higher than the Greater Hobart average of 20.0%. Health indicators for senior residents present challenges, with national rankings for chronic conditions in this group exceeding those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Old Beach - Otago is largely Australian-born, at 88.5% of residents, with 6.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.7%) and Australian (32.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Old Beach - Otago has lower levels of cultural diversity compared to national averages, with 88.5% of residents born in Australia, 93.5% holding citizenship, and 93.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 50.9% of the population, compared to 39.8% across Greater Hobart. In terms of family heritage, the most common ancestries reported in Old Beach - Otago are English at 34.7%, Australian at 32.3%, and Irish at 7.6%. Some demographic variations exist compared to the wider region, with Polish heritage slightly more common at 0.9% compared to 0.8% regionally, Australian Aboriginal representation at 2.9% compared to 3.0%, and Russian ancestry at 0.3% compared to 0.2% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Old Beach - Otago is 41. 22.9% 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 41 years in Old Beach - Otago is higher than the Greater Hobart average of 39 and the national median of 38. The age structure is characterized by a prominent cohort of 65 - 74 year-olds at 12.0%, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 12.3% compared to Greater Hobart. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has expanded from 5.7% to 8.3% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 group decreased from 13.5% to 11.5% and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 12.5% to 11.2%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic forecasts point to changes in the age mix, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to grow by 273 people (61%) from 447 to 721. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to make up 53% of the total population growth, reflecting an aging trend, while the 25 to 34 and 55 to 64 age groups are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Old Beach - Otago
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
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, 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 — 321 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,989 at the 2021 Census → 5,411 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 (601011003). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.