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Nhill Region has an estimated 6,704 residents, down from 6,956 at the 2021 Census — a change of 252 people, or 3.6%. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. 105 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 Nhill Region stands at approximately 6,704 in May 2026. This represents a contraction of 252 residents (3.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 6,956 people. This population adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 6,698 from June 2025 alongside 105 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The density ratio for the locality is 0.60 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential environment. The area's -3.6% contraction since the census aligns closely with the wider SA3 region, which recorded a decline of -1.6%, showing shared demographic patterns.
The main contributor to population increases during recent periods was overseas migration, which served as the primary source of population gains. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a base year of 2022, are adopted by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For SA2 areas where this data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset, applying a weighted aggregation methodology to translate LGA population growth to SA2 levels. The age cohort growth rates from these models are also applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. In line with broader demographic trajectories, the locality is projected to track the lower quartile growth of national non-metropolitan zones, with an estimated increase of 123 people by 2041 using current annual ERP statistics, representing an overall expansion of 1.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
74 new dwellings have been approved in Nhill Region over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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In Nhill Region, building approvals average approximately 14 new dwellings per year, with a total of 74 homes approved during the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 12 approvals have been documented so far. Despite a shrinking population over recent years, building activity remains proportional, offering opportunities for buyers, while new residences carry a mean construction cost of $377,000—slightly above regional averages—pointing to a focus on higher quality builds. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $11.8 million in the current financial year, indicating a moderate level of commercial construction.
Nhill Region generates roughly 62% of the per capita building activity recorded in the Rest of Vic., ranking in the 38th percentile of all areas evaluated across the nation, which limits options for buyers and helps sustain demand for established properties. This rate of construction falls below the national average, reflecting a mature local market and potential planning limitations. Standalone houses comprise 83.0% of the new building activity, while medium and high-density formats make up the remaining 17.0%, reinforcing the historical low-density suburban landscape favored by families wanting space. The local development environment remains quiet and low in volume, with a ratio of 437 people in the area for every single dwelling approval. Projections indicate that Nhill Region will add 117 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current building volumes should provide sufficient housing supply to meet this demand, establishing positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond the baseline estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Nhill Region
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 36 current infrastructure and development projects close to Nhill Region, worth an estimated $1.77 billion. 5 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Local infrastructure updates, large-scale projects, and planning changes have a significant influence on regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 5 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Warracknabeal Energy Park, Wimmera Plains Energy Facility, Grampians Health Horsham Campus Redevelopment, and the Horsham SmartWater & Integrated Water Management Project, with details provided on those most applicable to the region.
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Warracknabeal Energy Park
The Warracknabeal Energy Park is a proposed wind farm located on approximately 26,000 hectares of agricultural land west of Warracknabeal in the Yarriambiack Shire, Victoria. The development will consist of up to 219 turbines with an installed capacity of approximately 1,575 MW, capable of powering more than 1.2 million Victorian homes and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 4.2 million tonnes per year.
Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal Precinct Stage 1
$2.5 million project to develop 20 new industrial lots at the Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal site at Dooen, including street lighting, bitumen road access, and water resources to attract agribusinesses and food processors. Operated by SCT Logistics since 2013.
Wimmera Plains Energy Facility
A 312MW wind farm with an integrated 100MW/400MWh battery energy storage system, located on around 3,800 hectares of farming land approximately 15km north-east of Horsham, adjacent to the Jung township in western Victoria. The facility will comprise up to 52 wind turbines with a maximum blade-tip height of 247 metres. A Section 72 amendment to the Ministerial Permit was granted in December 2024, adding the Jung land parcel for ancillary infrastructure, formally including the BESS, and updating turbine specifications.Federal approval under the EPBC Act was granted in August 2024, with the assessment process completed in just over a month. The project will connect to an existing 220kV transmission line that traverses the site, requiring no new transmission infrastructure. It will continue to operate alongside ongoing cropping activities, occupying less than 3 percent of the total site. Once operational it is expected to power around 202,000 Victorian homes and offset approximately 1.2 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year. Construction is expected to commence in late 2025 and take two to three years.
Horsham Intersection Upgrade
Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Henty Highway, Western Highway, Golf Course Road and Plumpton Road to improve safety and traffic flow. The intersection serves 18,000 vehicles per day (18% heavy vehicles) and had 12 crashes between 2019-2023, with 6 resulting in serious injuries. Preconstruction works including service relocation commenced July 2025.
Haven Horsham Integrated Social Housing
14 one-bedroom self-contained homes with 24/7 support for people with significant mental health and wellbeing concerns. Features communal recreational areas, kitchen, meeting spaces and on-site facilities for Mind Australia support staff. Each unit includes main bedroom with built-in wardrobe, bathroom, kitchen, European laundry, lounge room and outdoor courtyard or balcony. Set in beautifully landscaped grounds close to public transport, local shops and amenities.
Horsham City Urban Renewal Project
Comprehensive urban renewal project transforming three key precincts in central Horsham to deliver housing diversity and commercial investment. The project focuses on the current council depot site in Selkirk Drive, the area north of Selkirk Drive and south of Wilson Street, and the area encompassing Firebrace, Madden and Baker streets. It aims to provide 100 new dwellings, 10,000 square meters of apartment space, and 10,000 square meters of office and retail space.
Horsham SmartWater & Integrated Water Management Project
Innovative recycled water infrastructure project that supports agricultural research and provides drought-proofing for green spaces in Horsham. The completed project delivers 126 megalitres of recycled water annually through a network of pipes connecting to parks, ovals, cemetery, and racecourse, reducing reliance on drinking water for irrigation. Includes Dissolved Air Flotation treatment facility and pipeline infrastructure.
Johnson Asahi Dooen Hay Processing Facility
Completed $20 million export hay and cereal straw processing facility at the Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal precinct in Dooen, north-east of Horsham. Delivered for Johnson Asahi, a joint venture formed in 1995 between fourth-generation Australian family business J.T. Johnson & Sons (established 1923) and Japanese partner Asahi Agria (formerly Asahi Industries). The facility comprises a 5,500 square metre processing plant and 550 square metre office, built by Ahrens under a design-and-construct contract, and houses a new teasing press manufactured by Schutz Industries and Torques Industries to complement the existing slicing press.Construction started in October 2021 with support from the Victorian Government Regional Jobs Fund and the plant opened and began production in January 2023, supporting around 72 construction jobs and approximately 50 ongoing roles. The Dooen site consolidates operations relocated from Johnson Asahi's former Plumpton Road and Golf Course Road plants in Horsham and lifts total production capacity to more than 200,000 metric tonnes of oaten hay, alfalfa hay and straw per year for export to Japan and South East Asia. The plant now runs 24 hours a day during peak season and its co-location at the intermodal terminal gives direct road and rail access for containerised freight to the Port of Melbourne.
3,168 residents of Nhill Region are employed, from a labour force of 3,233. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 56.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% 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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The workforce in Nhill Region is distributed between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with solid representation in essential services, and a low unemployment rate of 2.0%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 3,168, and the local unemployment rate sits 1.7% below the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%. Participation in the labour force is somewhat lower than average, standing at 56.9% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic. Census data shows a moderate 17.3% of workers operating from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The region displays a strong concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, employing residents at 4.2 times the Regional Vic. proportion. By contrast, the construction sector is underrepresented, employing 5.6% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 10.4%. Although local positions are available, comparisons between the Census working population and local population levels suggest a significant number of residents travel outside the area for employment. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the year leading to March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 3.4% and total employment fell by 1.7%, leading to a decrease of 1.7 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment drop by 0.1% and the labour force decline by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point reduction. National occupational forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for future employment demand within Nhill Region. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the employment base of Nhill Region suggests local employment growth of 5.4% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Nhill Region is $1,179 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $658 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,079 a year against an average of $60,568. 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 postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Nhill Region SA2 recorded a median income of $50,079 and an average of $60,568. These figures sit below national benchmarks, as well as the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $54,897 and an average of $66,395 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the region are situated between the 11th and 20th percentiles nationally.
Looking at the income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 brackets contain 27.2% of the population (1,823 individuals), which matches the broader region where this segment comprises 30.3%. Although living expenses are low, leaving residents with 93.9% of their income, total disposable income levels rank in the 22nd percentile across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Nhill Region had 2,882 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 57% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $170 a week and the median mortgage repayment $737 a month. Rent absorbs 14.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 14.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing inventory in Nhill Region consisted of 95.5% standalone houses and 4.6% other options like semi-detached dwellings, apartments, or alternative formats, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other options across Regional Vic. Home ownership in Nhill Region was notably higher than the regional average, reaching 57.4%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 25.8% and rented homes made up 16.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $737 was substantially below the Regional Vic. standard, and the median weekly rent was $170, compared to $1,430 and $285 respectively in Regional Vic.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Nhill Region are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nhill Region counted 2,882 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of households at 63.7%, consisting of couples with children at 22.4%, couples without children at 32.6%, and single parent households at 7.7%. Non-family households constitute 36.3% of the total, with single person dwellings making up 33.1% and group homes at 3.1%. The average household size of 2.2 residents is slightly below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.2% of adults in Nhill Region hold a university qualification, including 10.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 27.6% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 872 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 966 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality displays low levels of higher education, with university qualification rates at 14.2% compared to the VIC average of 33.4%, representing a potential focus area for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are held by 10.5% of residents, while graduate diplomas are held by 1.9% and postgraduate qualifications by 1.8%. Vocational skills are common, with 36.9% of the population aged 15+ holding a technical credential, split between advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 27.6%. A significant portion of the population, specifically 23.7%, is enrolled in formal studies. Within this student population, 8.6% attend primary school, 7.6% are in secondary school, and 2.0% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Nhill Region means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport systems in Nhill Region include 14 active stops. These facilities are connected to 4 specific routes, which run a combined total of 47 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is moderate, with residents living a mean distance of 539 meters from their closest transit stop. Given the residential makeup of the area, most workers travel out of the region, with private cars being the primary transport mode at 84% and walking accounting for 13%. Car ownership stands at 1.7 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. A total of 17.3% of the workforce works from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Transit services average 6 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 3 weekly trips per individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.4% of residents in Nhill Region report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 8.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate notable challenges within Nhill Region, as shown by AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease occurrences across younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 49% of the population, equivalent to approximately 3,298 people. This compares to a national benchmark of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported in the region are arthritis and mental health challenges, which affect 12.2% and 8.7% of the population respectively, whereas 60.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.
The working-age cohort exhibits elevated rates of chronic illness, and seniors aged 65 and over make up 28.6% of the local population (1,917 people) compared to 23.9% across Regional Vic. Health indicators for the elderly population are lower than national averages, with regional rankings showing more challenges than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Nhill Region is largely Australian-born, at 89.6% of residents, with 6.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.7%) and English (31.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Nhill Region is lower than average, with citizens representing 89.9% of the population, Australian-born individuals at 89.6%, and English-only speakers at home making up 93.4%. The most common religious affiliation is Christianity, practiced by 57.6% of the population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. The primary parental ancestries represented in Nhill Region are Australian at 31.7%, English at 31.7%, and German at 10.8%, with the German cohort notably higher than the regional benchmark of 3.5%. Other differences in ethnic backgrounds include Scottish ancestry, which is recorded at 8.1% of the Nhill Region population compared to 8.8% in the broader region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nhill Region is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 20.0% 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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With a median age of 50, Nhill Region is older than Regional Vic., which has a median age of 43, and is also higher than the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket comprises 15.2% of the local population, compared to the regional figure, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 10.4%. The concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is higher than the national average of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, this 65 to 74 age group has increased from 14.0% to 15.2%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 11.7% to 10.7%.
Demographic models indicate the age profile of Nhill Region will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 age bracket projected to grow by 198 people (28%) from 715 to 914, while the 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 age brackets are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Nhill Region
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — 105 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,956 at the 2021 Census → 6,704 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 (215011390). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.