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Port Sorell has an estimated 6,921 residents, up from 6,472 at the 2021 Census — a change of 449 people, or 6.9%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. 240 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 73.4% of that increase. Density is about 19 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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Demographic analysis from AreaSearch indicates that the resident count in Port Sorell stands at approximately 6,921 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 6,472 people, this represents an addition of 449 people (6.9%). This estimate incorporates an ABS Estimated Resident Population of 6,896 recorded in June 2025 alongside 240 validated new addresses added since the census benchmark. With 19.1 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a low-density living environment with considerable personal space. Outpacing both the broader state and the SA4 region (4.0%), Port Sorell's 6.9% expansion establishes it as an area of notable growth.
This upward trajectory has been primarily fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 73.4% of total population additions in recent times. Projections for each SA2 region rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year). Where specific SA2 coverage is absent, and for determining post-2032 age group trends, Tasmanian State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2022 (with 2021 as the base year) are utilized through a population-weighted aggregation method from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Long-term outlooks point to a rate of expansion slightly under the Australian regional median, with local numbers projected to expand by 475 persons to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, equating to a 16-year cumulative growth of 6.5%.
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313 new dwellings have been approved in Port Sorell over the past five years, an average of 62 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 63 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Port Sorell have averaged approximately 62 dwellings per annum, totaling 313 homes over the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this 5-year span (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average influx of 1.4 new residents per approved dwelling pointed to balanced market demand and supply. More recently, this metric softened to 0.8 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, indicating an even healthier equilibrium. The mean construction value of newly approved residences is $506,000, demonstrating builder emphasis on high-end, premium properties. Meanwhile, non-residential activity remains modest, with $2.9 million in commercial development approvals registered during the current financial year.
Per capita residential construction in Port Sorell exceeds Rest of Tas. by 92.0%, affording prospective purchasers an extensive selection of new builds. Furthermore, all recent building permits have been for detached single-family dwellings, preserving the community's spacious, low-density fabric and catering to buyers seeking suburban and family-oriented living. The ratio sits at roughly 124 people per dwelling approval, underscoring a growing local market. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Port Sorell is projected to gain an additional 450 residents by 2041. At present rates of building activity, future dwelling construction appears well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, supporting favorable conditions for purchasers while providing capacity for growth beyond existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Port Sorell, worth an estimated $4.03 billion. A further 52 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11 billion. 14 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and energy. 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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Community development and regional performance are closely tied to capital works, major infrastructure investments, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 13 projects expected to influence the local area. Notable works include the Entrance to Port Sorell Roundabout Improvements, Cradle Coast NRM - Rice Grass Control Program, Hawley Foreshore Shared Pathway Project, and Port Sorell Area Drainage, with primary initiatives detailed below.
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Hawley Foreshore Shared Pathway Project
A 1.4-kilometre shared pathway along the Hawley foreshore in Port Sorell, featuring 2.5-metre wide exposed aggregate concrete paths, elevated boardwalks, and lookout platforms with views over the Port Sorell Estuary and Dazzler Ranges. The pathway provides safe, all-abilities access for pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchairs, and mobility scooters while protecting sensitive coastal vegetation and habitat for little penguins, nesting shorebirds, and the green and gold frog. Delivered in staged sections by Walters Contracting, AJR Construct, and Oliver Kelly Group, the concrete pathway and elevated sections reached substantial completion in early 2026.The final stage, including foreshore revegetation, park furniture upgrades, bin surrounds, bollards, wheel stops, linemarking, and signage, is underway and scheduled for completion by mid-2026.
Port Sorell Area Drainage
Stormwater catchment assessment and flood mitigation project focused on the Poyston Creek drainage system in Port Sorell. Latrobe Council is continuing drainage investigations, stormwater modelling and assessment of mitigation options to reduce flooding and stormwater inundation affecting nearby residential properties. The project remains in the planning phase while preferred engineering solutions are being developed.
Entrance to Port Sorell Roundabout Improvements
Improvements to the roundabout at the entrance to Port Sorell focusing on safety enhancements, drainage improvements, functionality upgrades, and visual amenity. The project addresses the main intersection connecting Port Sorell Main Road, Alexander Street, Wilmot Street, and Parkers Ford Road.
Sassafras Wesley Vale Irrigation Scheme Augmentation
The $124.2 million Sassafras Wesley Vale Irrigation Scheme Augmentation (SWISA) will deliver an additional 9.2 gigalitres of high-surety water annually, tripling the current supply to 14.9 gigalitres. The works involve the installation and refurbishment of over 100 km of pipeline, construction of the Saggers Hill Balance Tank, and two pump stations (new and refurbished). The project aims to support crop diversification into high-value products like berries and viticulture for over 130 irrigators across 18,000 hectares of agricultural land in North West Tasmania.
Hydrogen Devonport Project
Proposed 5 MW Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) hydrogen production facility and refuelling station at 226 Mill Road, Wesley Vale, around 10 kilometres east of Devonport. The project is the northern hub of Tasmania's Hydrogen HyWay #1 and is designed to produce up to 690 tonnes (around 2.1 tonnes per day) of green hydrogen each year for the heavy road transport sector and for industrial users in northern Tasmania. Hydrogen will be produced via electrolysis using renewable power initially drawn from the Tasmanian grid, with later supply from a neighbouring behind-the-meter solar farm and water sourced from the TasWater network.The refuelling station will include two 350 bar dispensers to serve fuel cell trucks moving freight to and from the ports of Burnie and Devonport. As of April 2026 the project is finalising its Environmental Effects Report with EPA Tasmania, with a Development Application to Latrobe Council in preparation. Plug Power has been selected as PEM electrolyser supplier, Fabrum Solutions for the refuelling station and Wasco (Australia) as construction contractor. A final investment decision is targeted for the first half of 2027, with commercial operations anticipated during 2028. The project is supported by an AUD$8 million Tasmanian Government rebate package under the Green Hydrogen Price Reduction Scheme, payable on delivery of green hydrogen to customers.
Camp Banksia and Banksia Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Camp Banksia and Banksia Centre completed in October 2023, creating a vibrant multi-purpose community hub. The $5.7 million project includes two new accommodation hubs sleeping up to 76 people, extension of the Performing Arts Centre, multipurpose sports stadium with grandstand seating and 8m projection screen, exhibition space, new camp kitchen, outdoor play spaces including pump track and playground, and modern meeting facilities. The facility now accommodates up to 106 people total across bunk-style accommodation and original Blackwood Cabins, serving schools, sports groups, community organizations, and events.
Cradle Coast NRM - Rice Grass Control Program
Environmental management program to control and eradicate invasive Rice Grass (Spartina anglica) across approximately 659 hectares in the Rubicon-Port Sorell Estuary. The project aimed to improve coastal saltmarsh and threatened ecological communities, protect feeding habitat for migratory and resident wading birds, and establish a Rice Grass Free Zone north of the containment line between Squeaking Point and Eagle Point. Rice Grass is an invasive estuarine weed that competes with native vegetation, restricts water and nutrient flow, invades commercial oyster leases, and traps sediment impacting recreational areas.Delivered by Cradle Coast Authority in partnership with Latrobe Council, supported by funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program. The project is now listed among Cradle Coast Authority's completed NRM initiatives.
North West Hospitals Masterplan - Mersey Community Hospital Redevelopment
A 20-year masterplan to transform healthcare in Tasmania's North West. Following the early 2025 completion of the $41 million Outpatients and Theatres redevelopment, the project has transitioned into Stage 1 of the broader $1.4 billion long-term vision. Current works include the delivery of a new sub-acute building for medical oncology services and a dedicated inpatient unit for geriatric evaluation and management. This phase also focuses on expanded palliative care services and infrastructure upgrades to support community health needs through 2045.
3,236 residents of Port Sorell are employed, from a labour force of 3,318. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 55.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,077, about 88% 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 labor market is characterized by strong representation across essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, and an annual job growth rate estimated at 3.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,236, with local unemployment tracking 1.5% below the Regional Tas. rate of 3.9%. Labor force participation stands at 55.6%, which is lower than the 58.7% recorded across Regional Tas.. Additionally, 9.1% of working residents indicated working from home during the Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic-era conditions at the time. The primary industry sectors providing employment to local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction shows a strong concentration, with local participation running at 1.2 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, accommodation & food accounts for a smaller share of employment at 6.4%, trailing the 7.7% observed regionally. A comparison between the resident workforce and the count of local jobs at the Census indicates a modest volume of employment located directly within the area. According to AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM data over the preceding 12-month period, employment expanded by 3.1% while the workforce grew by 3.3%, resulting in an uptick of 0.2 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe across Regional Tas., employment lifted by 1.8%, the labor supply increased by 1.7%, and unemployment edged downward. National projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future workforce requirements. Across Australia, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When mapped onto Port Sorell's industry distribution, these projections indicate potential local employment gains of 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (calculated via weighted industry extrapolation without factoring in specific local demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Port Sorell is $1,279 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $648 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,344 a year against an average of $61,230. 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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Taxpayer records from the ATO for financial year 2023, compiled by AreaSearch, show that personal earnings in the Port Sorell SA2 sit below the Australian average. The median taxable income in the Port Sorell SA2 is $50,344 and the average is $61,230, compared to benchmarks of $49,689 (median) and $59,358 (average) throughout Regional Tas.. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $55,857 for median earnings and $67,935 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets at the Census, local earnings place between the 18th and 19th percentiles nationwide.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket accounts for 28.1% of residents (1,944 individuals), closely mirroring the metropolitan rate of 28.5%. Although residents retain 87.9% of their income after housing costs, overall disposable income ranks at the 23rd percentile nationally.
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Port Sorell had 2,567 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 1% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,430 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that standalone houses make up 92.7% of the housing stock in Port Sorell, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other categories comprise 7.4%, compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings across Regional Tas.. Outright home ownership is notably elevated at 50.3%, exceeding regional norms, while mortgaged properties account for 30.2% and rental accommodation represents 19.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,430 and the median weekly rent stood at $280, both higher than the Regional Tas. averages of $1,274 and $250 respectively. Relative to national figures, however, local housing expenses remain significantly more affordable than the Australian median monthly mortgage of $1,863 and weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Port Sorell counted 2,567 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,745 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 40% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 71.6% of local households, consisting of couples without children (40.3%), couples with children (23.2%), and single parent families (7.8%). The remaining 28.4% consists of non-family living situations, primarily lone person households (26.1%) and group shared arrangements (2.0%). The median household size is 2.3 people, aligning precisely with the Regional Tas. average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.1% of adults in Port Sorell hold a university qualification, including 12.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 461 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 982 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 educational attainment in the region is lower than typical nationwide levels, with 17.1% of residents holding university qualifications compared to the Australian benchmark of 30.4%. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 12.1% of the adult population, postgraduate degrees account for 3.1%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 41.1% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas held by 10.2% and certificates held by 30.9%. Active participation in study is evident across 23.1% of the local population. By level of schooling, primary education enlists 9.1% of residents, secondary education accounts for 6.9%, and 2.1% are engaged in higher education.
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Getting around Port Sorell means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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61.5% of residents in Port Sorell report no long-term health condition. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 metrics point to health outcomes below national standards in Port Sorell, with common ailments slightly elevated across younger and older age brackets alike. Private health insurance adoption is comparatively low, covering approximately 50% of the population (~3,446 people), whereas the national average is 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most frequently reported chronic health conditions, diagnosed in 12.5% and 7.9% of the local community, respectively. A total of 61.5% of residents reported having no diagnosed long-term conditions, compared to 62.0% across Regional Tas..
Long-term health issues are above average among working-age individuals. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 34.2% of the population (2,363 people), exceeding the 25.1% proportion seen throughout Regional Tas., with broad health percentiles aligning closely with overall population distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Port Sorell is largely Australian-born, at 87.8% of residents, with 2.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.6%) and Australian (33.9%). 3.2% 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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Port Sorell displays lower cultural diversity than average, with 87.8% of residents born in Australia, 91.4% holding Australian citizenship, and 97.3% speaking exclusively English in the home. Christianity represents the most widely held faith, practiced by 46.6% of residents. The most noticeable relative variance is seen in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% of the local population, matching the 0.1% rate across Regional Tas.. Looking at parental background and ancestry, the most common lineages in Port Sorell are English (36.6%), Australian (33.9%), and Scottish (7.9%). Representation among other cultural groups includes Dutch heritage at 1.5% (compared to 1.7% regionally) and Australian Aboriginal heritage at 3.2% (compared to 4.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Port Sorell is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 15.7% 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 demographic profile of Port Sorell is strongly defined by retirees and lifestyle residents. As of August 2026 estimates, residents aged 65+ account for 34.1% of the community, significantly higher than the 25.1% recorded across Regional Tas., while adults aged 25 - 44 represent 17.0% against a regional benchmark of 23.0%. The median age is estimated at 52 as at August 2026, unchanged from the 2021 Census level and 7 years older than the Regional Tas. median of 45 from that same Census, compared to the nationwide Census median of 38.
The older cohort aged 65+ has expanded from 30.3% of the community at the Census to an estimated 34.1%. By 2041, seniors and retirees are anticipated to drive the largest demographic increase, rising by 609 (26%) to 2,973 individuals, while counts of children, young adults, and residents aged 25 - 44 are projected to decrease over the period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Port Sorell
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 — 240 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,472 at the 2021 Census → 6,921 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 (604021089). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.