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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Ashfield - North is $2.20m, with units at $935k. House values have moved 3.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Ashfield - North has an estimated 12,626 residents, up from 11,456 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,170 people, or 10.2%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 112 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.9% of that increase. That puts 8,094 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 demographic findings from AreaSearch, the resident count of Ashfield - North stands at roughly 12,626 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 11,456 people, this represents a gain of 1,170 people (10.2%). This progression is deduced from ABS estimated resident population figures of 12,626 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 112 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, population density reaches 8,093 persons per square kilometer, placing the precinct in the upper 10% across the country and highlighting substantial competition for local real estate.
Furthermore, the area's 10.2% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (6.7%) and the state overall, establishing it as a local growth hub. Overseas arrivals served as the principal demographic engine, accounting for approximately 94.9% of net population expansion in recent times. SA2 projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia (utilising 2022 as a baseline) are incorporated by AreaSearch, with NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (anchored to 2021) applied where coverage gaps exist. Forecasted age-cohort growth rates are extended across all districts for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Looking ahead, prospective demographic growth is projected to track marginally below the national statistical area median, expanding by 952 persons to 2041 relative to recent annual ERP baselines, which translates to a total 16-year increase of 7.5%.
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24 new dwellings have been approved in Ashfield - North over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 0.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 construction permissions in Ashfield - North have registered an average of roughly 4 new dwelling approvals per year, accumulating to 24 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. In the 5 financial years spanning FY-22 and FY-26, incoming population averaged 16 people annually for each completed residence, indicating a pronounced structural deficit in new building activity relative to inbound demand that exerts upward pressure on home prices. Meanwhile, approved residential projects carried an average construction cost of $428,000, tracking broader regional development values. Non-residential activity has also remained active, recording $26.6 million in commercial approvals throughout this financial year.
Per capita residential development in Ashfield - North trails Greater Sydney considerably, sitting 91.0% below the metropolitan benchmark. Constrained supply of this magnitude generally reinforces pricing and demand fundamentals for existing residential stock. Activity also tracks below nationwide averages, underscoring the established character of the neighbourhood alongside possible planning restrictions. Recent building approvals break down into 60.0% standalone houses and 40.0% medium and high-density formats, delivering a broader selection of medium-density stock across varying price points from family properties to compact residences. Notably, the share of detached house approvals exceeds their 16.0% Census baseline, reflecting persistent buyer appetite for standard houses despite broader urban densification. A ratio of around 2465 people per dwelling approval further underlines the area's mature development profile. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Ashfield - North is anticipated to welcome an additional 952 residents through to 2041. Should current construction trajectories persist, residential supply may struggle to satisfy expanding population requirements, which could heighten purchaser competition and underpin asset valuation growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ashfield - North, worth an estimated $818 million. A further 121 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $78.3 billion. 25 are already under construction and 37 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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Regional development trajectories are heavily shaped by capital works programs, urban planning strategies, and local infrastructure investment. AreaSearch has recorded 25 projects positioned to influence the district, including prominent developments such as the North Ashfield Urban Design Study and Master Plan, Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion, Cardinal Freeman Final Release Development - Wattle Building, and NSW School Infrastructure Program - Inner West, with key undertakings itemized below.
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Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion
The Sydenham to Bankstown conversion involves upgrading 13km of the T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards. As of May 2026, the project is in a final testing and construction 'blitz', with conversion works over 85% complete. Key milestones include the opening of the Bankstown Station transport hub in March 2026 and the installation of over 1,100 fixed gap fillers. Testing has entered a rigorous phase to validate signalling and platform screen doors, with passenger services scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026.
Burwood Culture House
A new arts and cultural precinct transforming the former Burwood Library car park on the corner of Conder Street and Railway Parade into a city-shaping community hub. Designed by CHROFI with Tyrrell Studio, the facility will include a theatre, studio, two multipurpose halls, a community lounge and a cafe. The surrounding new urban park will feature a public plaza, sloping green lawn, garden terrace, interactive water play, public art and landscaping. A 50-space underground Council car park will replace the displaced surface parking and connect underground to the adjacent 600-space Burwood Place car park.The project forms part of the broader Holdmark Burwood Place mixed-use precinct and is supported by a partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Demolition and the first stage of construction commenced on 29 September 2025.
Nicholas Ashfield Apartments
Contemporary and spacious apartments in the heart of Ashfield. Contemporary easy living apartments with excellent indoor-outdoor living and elegant interiors. Boutique development featuring 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with balconies or courtyards, parking and storage.
Our Fairer Future Plan
Inner West Council's Our Fairer Future Plan replaces the earlier North Ashfield Urban Design Study. As a comprehensive housing strategy and alternative to the NSW Government's Transport Oriented Development (TOD) reforms, the plan focuses on housing investigation areas around transport nodes including Ashfield, Croydon, Dulwich Hill, and Marrickville. It aims to deliver 20,000 to 30,000 new homes over 15 years through masterplanned density increases, permitting building heights of 6 to 11 storeys in selected locations.The strategy is supported by a 500 million AUD community infrastructure fund and is currently submitted to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for review.
Inner West Council Capital Works Program
Inner West Council's ongoing annual capital works program delivering infrastructure renewal and community improvements across the LGA. The 2025-26 program totals $119.6 million in planned works covering parks, playgrounds, roads, footpaths, and community facilities. Active projects include inclusive playground upgrades, civic centre works, sporting amenity upgrades, and road renewals across suburbs including Ashfield, Croydon Park, Dulwich Hill and Leichhardt.
Cardinal Freeman Final Release Development - Wattle Building
The final stage of development at Cardinal Freeman retirement village, featuring the new Wattle Residences with 41 contemporary independent living apartments. This represents the last opportunity to secure brand-new apartments in this highly sought-after Inner West retirement community. Construction is underway with move-in expected in Spring 2026.
379-381 Liverpool Road Residential Development
Approved development for demolition of existing structures and construction of two residential flat buildings of 6 storeys consisting of 60 dwellings over basement and at grade car parking and two multi dwelling housing buildings of two to three storeys consisting of 6 dwellings with associated car parking and landscaping. Project received deferred commencement consent in December 2016 but construction has not yet commenced.
Croydon Public School Upgrade
Completed upgrade to Croydon Public School in the Inner West LGA, delivered by School Infrastructure NSW. Works included a new building with 18 learning spaces, heritage building upgrade for administration and staff facilities, refurbished library and special programs building, hall upgrade, new canteen, covered outdoor learning area (COLA) and walkway, and new landscaping and outdoor spaces. The project was funded in part through the federal Schools Upgrade Fund program.
7,646 residents of Ashfield - North are employed, from a labour force of 8,004. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 70.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,457, about 75% 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 labour market in Ashfield - North is characterized by strong educational qualifications, significant representation across technology disciplines, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 7,646, while the jobless rate sits 0.3% higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, with local labour force participation aligning closely with the metropolitan standard of 68.9%. Census records show 47.1% of workers operating remotely from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 health restrictions at the time. Key employment sectors for the local workforce comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, alongside education & training.
The district displays an elevated concentration in health care & social assistance, employing residents at 1.2 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, construction represents an undersized segment locally, engaging only 4.6% of the workforce compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. Census comparisons between local workers and resident totals indicate that this predominantly residential district provides relatively few jobs within its own boundaries. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM records indicates that over the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 1.9% and total employment fell by 1.4%, which lowered the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded increases of 1.9% across both employment and labour force aggregates alongside a slight jobless reduction. Future labor requirements can be evaluated using national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26, mapped against local occupational distributions over five- and ten-year horizons. Across the country, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with sectoral trajectories diverging considerably. When weighted against Ashfield - North's industry composition, these figures suggest local job expansion of 7.2% across five years and 14.6% over ten years (representing a proportional weighting model that excludes micro-level population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ashfield - North is $1,888 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $914 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,773 a year against an average of $72,161. 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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ATO taxation statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that Ashfield - North recorded a median taxpayer income of $57,773 and an average of $72,161, exceeding nationwide figures while sitting below Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $63,735 for median earnings and $79,608 for the average as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household earnings, Census measures place the district near the 63rd percentile nationally. A notable 36.1% share of residents (4,557 individuals) earns within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring broader metropolitan patterns where 30.9% occupy this tier.
Accommodation costs absorb 18.5% of gross earnings, though overall income levels support disposable earnings at the 55th percentile, with the district positioned in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ashfield - North had 4,714 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 17% detached houses and 76% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.5%. 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 housing metrics show that Ashfield - North's residential landscape consisted of 16.5% separate houses and 83.5% attached or multi-unit dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structures), contrasting with Greater Sydney where houses represented 55.9% and other dwellings 44.1%. Full homeownership sat below metropolitan levels at 21.3%, with 22.9% of homes subject to a mortgage and 55.8% occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage obligations of $2,167 sat well below the Sydney metro figure of $2,427, while typical weekly rents of $420 were lower than the regional $470 average. Against national standards, however, local monthly mortgage repayments markedly exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track substantially above the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ashfield - North counted 4,714 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,195 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 80% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 58.1% of all local domestic arrangements, consisting of couples with children (22.1%), couples without children (25.1%), and single parent families (8.9%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 41.9% of dwellings, split between single-person households at 33.1% and group shared homes at 8.7%. The typical household accommodates 2.3 people, remaining more compact than the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.2% of adults in Ashfield - North hold a university qualification, including 32.2% with a bachelor degree and 15.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 11.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,061 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,045 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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Educational attainment levels in Ashfield - North run well above state and national averages, with 51.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% nationally, positioning local workers favorably for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute 32.2% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate awards (15.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Meanwhile, technical and vocational training accounts for 23.4% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificate programs (11.2%). Study enrollment remains prominent across the area, with 29.8% of the population engaged in academic coursework.
Within this cohort, tertiary education comprises 10.8%, primary schooling accounts for 5.8%, and secondary education represents 4.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ashfield - North reaches 57 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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 provisions in Ashfield - North encompass 57 active bus stops across the district, accommodating 19 separate routes that generate 1,373 weekly passenger trips. Commuter access is well catered for, with the average home positioned 127 meters from the nearest stop. Reflecting its residential profile, outbound travel dominates daily transit: private vehicles serve as the main commuting method at 48%, followed by 32% utilizing trains and 9% traveling by bus. Household vehicle access averages 0.5 per dwelling, tracking below the metropolitan figure, while 47.1% of workers recorded working from home during the 2021 Census amid prevailing COVID-19 conditions.
Local public transit operations maintain an average frequency of 196 trips daily across the network, translating to roughly 24 weekly trips per stop.
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74.9% of residents in Ashfield - North report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% 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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Community wellness indicators in Ashfield - North align closely with broad national patterns based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease data, showing standard incidence across demographic age brackets alongside private health insurance coverage of approximately 55% (~6,931 people). Across Greater Sydney, private insurance coverage stands at 59.9%. Mental health conditions (8.3%) and asthma (6.2%) represent the most prevalent long-term health concerns reported by residents, while 74.9% identified as free from chronic illness, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are notably sound, with low chronic disease rates.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 12.6% of the population (1,592 people), below the metropolitan share of 15.5%, and this older cohort exhibits favorable health metrics that place them above national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
53.5% of Ashfield - North residents were born overseas and 51.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (15.1%) and English (14.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is highly pronounced in Ashfield - North, where 53.5% of the population was born overseas and 51.4% speaks a primary language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious community, accounting for 35.2% of residents. A notable demographic feature is the Hindu population, which constitutes 13.5% of local residents, substantially surpassing the Greater Sydney proportion of 5.2%. Regarding reported parental heritage, the leading ancestral categories in Ashfield - North comprise Other backgrounds at 21.4% (above the 16.0% regional standard), Chinese heritage at 15.1% (exceeding the regional 8.4%), and English ancestry at 14.7%.
Further distinct demographic concentrations include Filipino residents at 3.3% (against 2.0% across the region), Korean ancestry at 1.2% (vs 1.1%), and Polish heritage at 1.1% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ashfield - North is 33, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 43.8% 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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Ashfield - North is predominantly inhabited by younger adults prior to major family formation. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that 45.6% of the community falls into the 25 - 44 age range, compared to 31.4% throughout Greater Sydney, while children and younger residents (0 - 24) make up 23.8% relative to the metropolitan benchmark of 30.4%. The estimated median age stands at 33 as at August 2026, declining from 35 at the 2021 Census, which compares to median Census ages of 37 across Greater Sydney and 38 nationally. Since that Census, the 25 - 44 demographic expanded its local share from 40.1% to an estimated 45.6%.
Looking toward 2041, the sharpest numeric increase will occur within the senior cohort (65+), adding 693 residents (44%) to reach 2,285.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ashfield - North
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 · Jun 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 | May 2026 4 months ago all 4 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 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 — 112 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,456 at the 2021 Census → 12,626 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 (120031676). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.