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Sandy Bay has an estimated 12,603 residents, up from 12,326 at the 2021 Census — a change of 277 people, or 2.2%. That puts 1,813 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 investigations by AreaSearch, Sandy Bay has a population of approximately 12,603 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 277 residents (2.2%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 12,326 individuals. The calculation incorporates the ABS estimated resident population of 12,587 from June 2025 alongside 40 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The resulting population density is 1,813 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the standard across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The growth rate of 2.2% post the 2021 census outperformed the broader SA3 region (1.8%), establishing the locality as a regional leader in expansion.
Population gains were chiefly powered by international migration, which acted as virtually the sole contributor to growth during recent timeframes. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. For territories lacking this coverage, and to calculate age-specific development beyond 2032, regional projections from the Tasmania State Government published in 2022 with a 2021 base year are applied, adjusting via a weighted aggregation of population shifts from the LGA to the SA2 level. Based on these projected demographic transitions, the local population is expected to grow at a pace slightly under the national median, increasing by 1,408 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, which translates to an overall rise of 11.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
79 new dwellings have been approved in Sandy Bay over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, running ahead of 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 15 residential building approvals are logged annually in Sandy Bay, summing to 79 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 24 approvals. Because the population has decreased recently, the volume of incoming housing has likely kept pace with requirement, providing buyers with options, while new builds average an estimated construction cost of $359,000, indicating that builders are focusing on the higher-end market with premium projects. Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $6.4 million have been documented this financial year, highlighting that the locality remains predominantly residential.
Building activity in Sandy Bay is substantially lower than in Greater Hobart, sitting at 55.0% below the regional average per capita. Such limited construction generally supports demand and values for existing residences. This rate also falls below the national average, reflecting the established state of the locality and suggesting potential planning constraints. Recently approved building activity is composed of 92.0% detached houses and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, which preserves the traditional low-density feel of the suburb and caters to buyers seeking spacious family residences. New builds skew more toward standalone dwellings than current housing distribution indicates (69.0% at the Census), showing persistent strong interest in family residences despite pressure toward higher density. The area registers roughly 1117 people for each dwelling approval, showing a mature market landscape. Demographic predictions indicate Sandy Bay will add 1,392 inhabitants by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If construction continues at its present pace, housing availability might not keep up with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sandy Bay, worth an estimated $339 million. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.87 billion. 15 are already under construction and 14 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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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning policies are key factors influencing regional development. AreaSearch has identified a total of 13 projects likely to impact the suburb. Notable examples include the Sandy Bay Ferry Terminal, the Fragrance Group Conservatorium Development, the University of Tasmania Sandy Bay Campus Redevelopment, and the Queenborough Oval Redevelopment, with the primary projects detailed in the list below.
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Sandy Bay Ferry Terminal
New passenger ferry terminal at Lords Beach in Sandy Bay to expand the River Derwent ferry network. Facilities currently proposed include a kiosk, toilets, bicycle storage and e-mobility charging, with improved pedestrian and cycling links. Hobart City Council confirmed Lords Beach as the preferred location (Dec 2024) and ran community engagement in March 2025. Findings support progressing to detailed design and planning approvals.
University of Tasmania Sandy Bay Campus Redevelopment
The University of Tasmania is redeveloping its Sandy Bay campus, including relocating parts to the Hobart CBD as part of the Southern Infrastructure Strategy. The project involves new teaching and research facilities, student accommodation, sports facilities, and a science and technology precinct with state-of-the-art research and teaching spaces. Additionally, over 20 hectares above Churchill Avenue are proposed for residential rezoning.
Queenborough Oval Redevelopment
A $3.8 million redevelopment of Queenborough Oval in Sandy Bay to modernise facilities for the more than 400 players from South Hobart Sandy Bay Cricket Club, Hutchins Old Boys Football Club and Sandy Bay Junior Football Club. Works commenced in November 2024 and are being delivered in two stages: a new changeroom building with medical room and rooftop viewing terrace (stage 1, targeted for mid-2025), and refurbishment of the existing grandstand with a new accessible ramp, walkway, stairwell, lift, umpire facilities, multi-purpose space and unisex public toilets (stage 2, targeted for late 2025).The project is funded by the Tasmanian Government ($2 million) and the City of Hobart ($1.8 million). As of mid-2026 the project remains listed as an active City of Hobart construction project.
21 Enterprise Road Apartments
Original 2020 development application PLN-20-740 proposed 20 multiple dwellings at 21B Enterprise Road. Council refused the application on 10 May 2021 after 213 representations, and the subsequent appeal was withdrawn. In September 2022 the Tasmanian Planning Commission approved rezoning of 21, 21A and 21B Enterprise Road from General Residential to Low Density Residential and applied a Biodiversity Protection Area overlay. Parts of 21A and 21B have since been marketed as residential land with subdivision potential (STCA).No current approval is in force; the concept remains at planning stage.
Grace Residences
Boutique development of 10 house-sized apartments by Earl Properties in partnership with Carta Group. Designed by Cumulus Studio with modernist architecture principles maintaining connection to natural surroundings.
Southern Outlet Transit Lane
Major Hobart City Deal transport project delivering a northbound T3 transit lane between Olinda Grove and Macquarie Street to improve travel times for buses, emergency services and high-occupancy vehicles. The project complements the Huntingfield and Firthside Park and Ride facilities, Transit Lane Connector and Macquarie and Davey Street bus improvements. Rockface protection works are scheduled before major transit lane construction progresses.
Masonic Lodge Hotel Conversion
Adaptive reuse and expansion of the historic 1930s Hobart Masonic Hall. The project involves a seven-storey addition above the existing Stripped Classical style building to create a 51-room hotel. The design preserves the heritage facade and internal halls while adding five levels of accommodation and a rooftop bar. Structural columns will be installed at ground level encroaching onto adjoining titles to support the new upper levels.
Macquarie Wharf Redevelopment (Hobart Port Precinct Capacity Improvements)
TasPorts is delivering a staged redevelopment of Hobart's Macquarie Wharves to modernise critical port infrastructure supporting Antarctic research, cruise, trade and logistics. Stage 1 involves demolishing and rebuilding Macquarie Wharf 6 with a new fit-for-purpose structure, shore power, and dedicated berthing for RSV Nuyina as the permanent home of Australia's Antarctic research vessel. Construction contract was awarded to the Hazell Brady joint venture (Hazell Bros Group and Brady Marine and Civil) in December 2025, with early works and geotechnical surveys underway ahead of demolition.Stage 1 practical completion is targeted for August 2028. Subsequent stages will upgrade Macquarie Wharves 4 and 5 to expand cruise and export capacity.
7,024 residents of Sandy Bay are employed, from a labour force of 7,118. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 63.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Sandy Bay features a highly qualified labor force with significant representation in essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of only 1.3%, and consistent employment patterns over the past year. In March 2026, there were 7,024 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 3.1% below the 4.4% recorded in Greater Hobart, while the participation rate aligned with the Greater Hobart figure of 63.8%. Census data indicates a minor 13.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food.
The suburb has a notable concentration in the accommodation & food sector, where employment is 1.6 times the regional average. In contrast, construction is underrepresented at 4.2% of the workforce compared to the regional benchmark of 8.7%. Although there are local employment options, a significant portion of the working population commutes to other districts, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the local resident count. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the year leading to March 2026, the number of employed individuals rose by 0.3%, the labor force expanded by 0.2%, and unemployment remained stable. In comparison, Greater Hobart experienced a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.2% expansion of its labor force, and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further perspective on expected demand in Sandy Bay. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these industry projections to the employment profile of Sandy Bay suggests local job numbers could rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sandy Bay is $1,913 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $887 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,357 a year against an average of $86,944. The average runs 63% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Sandy Bay SA2 recorded a median income of $53,357 and an average income of $86,944. These figures are very high on a national scale and compare to median and average values of $54,577 and $65,190 in Greater Hobart. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current values are estimated at roughly $59,200 (median) and $96,464 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Sandy Bay are situated around the 62nd percentile nationally.
The distribution shows 30.0% of the population (3,780 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the regional pattern where 32.2% are in this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 86.5% of their income for other expenditures, and the area is positioned in the 8th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sandy Bay had 4,747 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 17% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $419 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. 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 types in Sandy Bay at the last Census consisted of 68.8% detached houses and 31.2% other housing types (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Greater Hobart split of 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Sandy Bay stood at 42.8%, which is considerably higher than the rate in the Hobart metro area, while the remaining homes were occupied by buyers with a mortgage (22.1%) or renters (35.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was well above the Hobart metro median of $1,517, and the median weekly rent was $419 compared to the metropolitan median of $350.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Sandy Bay are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sandy Bay counted 4,747 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 63.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 23.4%, couples without children at 32.6%, and single-parent households at 5.9%. The remaining 36.9% are non-family households, which consist of single-person households at 28.1% and group households at 8.8%. The median household size is 2.4 people, matching the average for Greater Hobart.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
58.5% of adults in Sandy Bay hold a university qualification, including 31.9% with a bachelor degree and 22.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 8.3% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,775 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,128 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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Academic achievement in Sandy Bay is significantly higher than broader averages, with 58.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.5% across TAS and 30.4% nationally. This educational profile positions the suburb well for knowledge-intensive employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 31.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (22.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational training represents 17.5% of qualifications for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (8.3%). Participation in study is high, with 32.4% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 12.4% of residents in tertiary studies, 6.9% in primary school, and 6.3% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sandy Bay reaches 78 stops on 90 routes, timetabled for about 9,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Public transport data shows 78 active transport stops in Sandy Bay, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 90 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 9,308 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 163 meters from their closest transit stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area; private vehicles are the main transport mode at 72%, while 13% of residents walk to work and 11% commute by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 cars per household, which is below the regional average.
A relatively low 13.5% of residents work from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Service frequency averages 1,329 daily runs across all routes, which translates to roughly 119 weekly runs for each active stop.
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73.0% of residents in Sandy Bay report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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Sandy Bay exhibits excellent health outcomes based on mortality and chronic illness data, showing very low rates of common health issues across all age demographics. The rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering about 63% of the population (7,977 residents), which compares to 51.7% in Greater Hobart and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the suburb are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 7.8% and 6.5% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 73.0% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.7% of the population (2,857 people), which is higher than the Greater Hobart average of 20.0%. Health outcomes among older residents are strong, with national rankings aligning with those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.3% of Sandy Bay residents were born overseas and 28.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.7%) and Australian (20.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Sandy Bay registers high levels of cultural diversity, with 28.3% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 37.3% born overseas. The most common religion is Christianity, accounting for 37.4% of local residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the population compared to 0.1% across Greater Hobart. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the three most common heritages in Sandy Bay are English at 27.7%, Australian at 20.5% (which is below the regional average of 28.0%), and Chinese at 11.0% (which is significantly higher than the regional average of 2.7%).
Other specific ethnic groups show distinct concentrations, with Korean representing 0.6% of the population (compared to 0.2% regionally), Greek at 1.6% (compared to 0.6%), and Polish at 0.8% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sandy Bay is 39. 33.6% 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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Sandy Bay has a median age of 39 years, matching the Greater Hobart median of 39 and sitting close to the national median of 38. The 15 - 24 age bracket is overrepresented locally at 14.9% compared to Greater Hobart, while the 5 - 14 bracket is underrepresented at 8.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.7% to 14.9% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age group has risen from 10.9% to 12.2%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 demographic has decreased from 19.8% to 18.7%.
Demographic modeling indicates the local age profile will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 group projected to grow by 55%, adding 683 people to reach 1,916, while both the 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sandy Bay
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 6 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 — 40 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,326 at the 2021 Census → 12,603 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 (601051031). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.