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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 Auburn - South is $1.59m, with units at $955k. House values have moved 8.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Auburn - South has an estimated 9,410 residents, up from 8,860 at the 2021 Census — a change of 550 people, or 6.2%. 165 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 79.7% of that increase. That puts 3,872 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 assessments conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Auburn - South stands at approximately 9,410 as of May 2026. Compared to the 8,860 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a growth of 550 individuals (6.2%). This figure is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimate of 9,372 residents alongside 165 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Consequently, the local density stands at 3,872 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top 10% of all evaluated Australian areas and highlighting the high demand for local land.
The post-census growth rate of 6.2% is within 0.9 percentage points of the state average (7.1%), reflecting healthy local growth. International migration was the main contributor to these demographic gains, accounting for about 79.7% of the recent population increase. Projections utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia datasets released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. In instances where SA2 coverage is absent, state government projections for NSW from 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. For the years 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific growth rates from these sources are integrated. Future projections indicate that overall expansion will rank slightly below the national median, with the local population expected to grow by 759 individuals by 2041 based on recent ERP benchmarks, showing a total increase of 7.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
197 new dwellings have been approved in Auburn - South over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That is 4.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 45, 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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Residential building approvals in Auburn - South average approximately 39 annually, with 197 dwellings approved during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and an additional 42 recorded during FY-26. A ratio of 0.8 new residents per completed dwelling over the FY-21 to FY-25 period indicates that residential construction is meeting or outpacing local demand, offering options for buyers and accommodating growth beyond current projections. The average cost of these new builds is $276,000, which is below regional benchmarks and points to more affordable options for home buyers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $37.6 million this financial year, showing robust local business development.
Compared to the broader Greater Sydney region, per capita residential development in Auburn - South is notably subdued, sitting 54.0% below regional average per person. This restricted development activity typically bolsters demand and supports the value of existing properties. Approvals are composed of 52.0% standalone homes and 48.0% medium and high-density housing, showing a shift toward diverse attached residential formats that cater to different price points, ranging from large family spaces to compact dwellings. This marks a shift from the historical housing profile, where 73.0% houses dominate, indicating limited land availability and reflecting changes in buyer preference and affordability concerns. There are roughly 264 people per dwelling approval, which is characteristic of a low density area. Estimates point to Auburn - South gaining 721 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations. Current construction rates indicate that housing supply should adequately satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and allowing for population growth that could exceed current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 119 current infrastructure and development projects close to Auburn - South, worth an estimated $13.5 billion. 27 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 and planning changes have a significant impact on local development. AreaSearch has identified 7 key projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include Aura by Crown Group, Berala Village Redevelopment, Berala TOD Precinct (Transport Oriented Development), and Pippita Rail Trail Lidcombe to Olympic Park, with details provided on those of primary importance.
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80 Betty Cuthbert Drive Mixed-Use Development
Repurposing of a 5.9-hectare NSW Government-owned site in Lidcombe for mixed health, education, and residential uses. The site is subdivided into three lots: 3.16 hectares transferred to Homes NSW for 48 new homes including 18 social and affordable dwellings, an 8,900 square meter site for the MS Plus wellbeing centre which opened in March 2025, and a third site retained by the Government. Demolition of the former health facility is underway as of early 2026.
The Concourse at Lidcombe
DOOLEYS is redeveloping its Lidcombe Catholic Club as The Concourse at Lidcombe, a major hospitality and events upgrade delivered with Buildcorp. Works are underway and include refurbished club facilities, new restaurants, bars and cafes, upgraded arrivals on John Street and Church Street, improved member areas, childrens play facilities, extra parking, and a dedicated functions and events centre with capacity for up to 500 guests. The project is being delivered in stages while the club remains operational, with major new destinations expected to open through the redevelopment period.
Aura by Crown Group
Aura by Crown Group is a 9-storey mixed-use residential development opposite Berala Station, delivering 208 luxury apartments above ground-floor retail and landscaped communal areas. The project forms part of the broader revitalisation of Berala village, improving local amenity and housing supply around the station precinct. Construction is underway with completion targeted for 2026.
Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence
Construction has commenced on the Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence at Wyatt Park. The project will deliver two additional indoor basketball courts, a gym, hot and cold recovery spaces, sport science and sports medicine areas, a film room, office and meeting rooms, player and spectator amenities, and associated access, parking and landscaping works. The centre is intended to support the Sydney Kings, Sydney Flames, Hoops Capital Academy and local community basketball pathways.
Lidcombe Town Centre Public Domain Plan
Cumberland City Council's staged revitalisation of the Lidcombe Town Centre is being delivered under the Public Domain Plan adopted in August 2023. The first major stage, the Joseph Street Precinct Upgrade (also known as the Lidcombe Town Centre High Street Activation Project), is jointly funded by the NSW Government's WestInvest program and Cumberland Council, with a combined budget of around 10.4 million dollars. Works span Joseph Street and Bridge Street between Railway Street and Vaughan Street, transforming the area into a vibrant 'Eat Street' with outdoor dining, upgraded paving and footpaths, raised pedestrian crossings, angled on-street parking, new street tree planting, integrated public art including a digital art platform, electric vehicle charging points and upgraded lighting and wayfinding.The construction tender was awarded with works proposed to commence in February 2026. Subsequent stages cover the John Street Precinct (concept design exhibited June 2025, supported by the Australian Government Thriving Suburbs Program) and the Remembrance Park upgrade with a new playspace, plus links to the future Pippita Rail Trail.
T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line Station Integration
Integration and upgrade of Birrong Station into the newly established T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line following the T3 Metro conversion, providing direct cross-platform interchanges, enhanced station access, active transport connections, and bus stop interchange improvements.
Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program Auburn
A $27 million NSW Government grant to Cumberland City Council to improve Auburn's liveability along the Parramatta Road corridor, as part of the broader $198 million Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program (PRUAIP). The four local projects include the Auburn Park Extension, Stubbs Street streetscape upgrades, Parramatta Road public domain improvements, and a new pedestrian walkway over the M4 at Melton Street. Works include new footpaths, pedestrian crossings, cycleways, street tree planting, public art installations, improved lighting, and undergrounding of aerial power and telecommunications cables.The Auburn Park Extension was delayed in late 2024 due to discovery of asbestos-contaminated material and is now expected to complete in May 2026. The program is part of the State Government's 30-year Parramatta Road Urban Transformation Strategy (PRUTS).
Auburn Park Extension
Extension of Auburn Park to create additional public open space with multipurpose courts, outdoor fitness equipment, BBQ facilities, picnic areas and landscaping as part of the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program. Construction commenced in September 2024 but has experienced delays due to asbestos remediation and adverse weather. Cumberland City Council's latest update advises works are continuing with completion now expected in September 2026, weather permitting.
3,689 residents of Auburn - South are employed, from a labour force of 4,038. Unemployment sits at 8.6%, with participation at 54.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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 local workforce consists of diverse sectors, showing an unemployment rate of 8.6% and a 4.2% increase in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 3,689 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 4.5% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, indicating potential for labor market improvements. Additionally, workforce participation is lower at 54.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. According to the latest Census, a notable 30.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
There is a strong local specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, which employs residents at a rate 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles are less common, accounting for 7.1% of employment compared to 11.5% regionally. The data comparing the local workforce count with the resident population indicates that this residential area offers limited local jobs. Based on SALM and ABS statistics analyzed for the year ending March 2026, the count of employed residents rose by 4.2% and the labor force grew by 3.1%, leading to a 1.0 percentage points decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9%, labor force growth of 1.9%, and a marginal drop in unemployment. National forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context for future local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary across different industries. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce indicates that employment for residents could rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation that does not incorporate localized population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Auburn - South is $1,517 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $496 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $34,830 a year against an average of $40,896. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer statistics compiled for the 2023 financial year show that income levels in the Auburn - South SA2 sit below the national average. The median income among local taxpayers is $34,830 and the average income is $40,896, compared to Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be around $38,424 (median) and $45,116 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates individual weekly incomes are in the 3rd percentile ($496 weekly), though household incomes perform better at the 36th percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 household income band is the most common, comprising 30.0% of households (2,823 people), which aligns with the 30.9% of households in this band across the broader region. Financial stress from housing costs is significant, leaving residents with only 78.8% of their income after housing costs, ranking in the 30th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Auburn - South had 2,278 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 6% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $435 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 28.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.0%. 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 data reveals that the housing stock in Auburn - South is comprised of 72.8% houses and 27.1% other dwellings, which includes semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures. This compares to the wider Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The local home ownership rate of 30.7% exceeds the Sydney metropolitan average, with the remaining residences either mortgaged (32.4%) or rented (36.8%). The median mortgage payment of $2,167 monthly is below the metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent of $435 is also lower than the metropolitan figure of $470.
On a national level, however, local mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Auburn - South counted 2,278 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,419 today, averaging 3.5 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 80.2%, consisting of couples with children (48.9%), couples without children (16.9%), and single parent households (12.7%). The remaining 19.8% consists of non-family households, which includes lone person households at 15.5% and group living situations at 4.4%. The median household size of 3.5 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.6% of adults in Auburn - South hold a university qualification, including 18.1% with a bachelor degree and 6.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 12.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 672 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 979 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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Local education statistics present clear challenges, as university completion rates of 25.6% fall significantly short of the SA3 average of 39.9%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among those with tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate studies (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational training is held by 22.6% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (12.6%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 35.9% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This includes 12.2% in primary schools, 9.0% in secondary institutions, and 7.5% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Auburn - South reaches 47 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 510 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 1.5 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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 47 bus stops in operation across the suburb. These stops are served by 20 distinct routes, providing a total of 509 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 129 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential character of the suburb, most working residents travel outside the area, with 83% commuting by car and 11% using trains. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 30.1% of residents reported working from home, which may reflect pandemic conditions.
Transport routes average 72 daily trips in total, which translates to approximately 10 weekly passenger services per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.3% of residents in Auburn - South report no long-term health condition. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.1 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 indicators point to challenges within the area based on mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health issues across different age groups. Furthermore, the rate of private health insurance coverage is notably low at approximately 46% of the population (~4,328 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Diabetes and arthritis represent the most common diagnosed conditions, affecting 5.6 and 5.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 79.3% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 12.8% of the population (1,208 people), which is below the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Senior health metrics are favorable, outperforming national benchmarks relative to the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
55.5% of Auburn - South residents were born overseas and 80.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (23.0%) and Lebanese (11.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb ranks among the most culturally diverse locations nationwide, with 55.5% of residents born outside Australia and 80.2% using a non-English language at home. Islam is the most common religious affiliation, representing 47.7% of the population, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Ancestry records indicate that the top three groups are Other at 34.4% of the population (above the regional average of 16.0%), Chinese at 23.0% (above the regional average of 8.4%), and Lebanese at 11.4% (above the regional average of 2.6%). There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Vietnamese at 2.7% (vs 1.8% regionally), Korean at 1.4% (vs 1.1%), and Sri Lankan at 0.5% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Auburn - South is 32, younger than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 32 years, the population is younger than both the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The area has a higher share of residents aged 5 - 14 (14.1%) but fewer aged 75 - 84 (3.6%) compared to Greater Sydney. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 14.0% to 15.4% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 12.5% to 13.8%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group declined from 11.7% to 10.3%.
Future projections to 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 82%, adding 275 residents to reach a total of 612. Aging trends will see residents aged 65 and older representing 61% of total growth, while the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 cohorts are projected to experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Auburn - South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 165 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,860 at the 2021 Census → 9,410 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 (125011584). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.