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The median house price in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth is $4.00m, with units at $1.54m. House values have moved 1.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth has an estimated 20,936 residents, up from 20,732 at the 2021 Census — a change of 204 people, or 1.0%. That puts 2,751 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth stands at approximately 20,936 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 204 residents (1.0%) relative to the 20,732 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 20,936 from June 2025 alongside 67 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The resulting population density reaches 2,751 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quarter of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The post-census growth of 1.0% is within 2.7 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (3.7%), showing competitive local dynamics.
The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 82.5% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 locality, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 region lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Age cohort growth rates derived from these figures are also applied across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, projections indicate a contraction in the total population, which is forecast to decrease by 101 individuals by 2041. Conversely, expansion is projected within specific age groups, led by residents aged 85 and over, whose numbers are expected to rise by 459 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
304 new dwellings have been approved in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth over the past five years, an average of 60 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 51 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 51% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 56, 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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Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth averages approximately 60 residential building approvals annually, with 304 dwellings approved over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 52 recorded so far in FY-26. Despite a declining local population, the pace of construction has remained relatively sufficient, presenting options for purchasers, with new builds carrying an average construction value of $792,000 to highlight a developer focus on high-end, premium properties. Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $18.6 million have been registered during the current financial year, indicating steady non-residential development. In comparison to Greater Sydney, construction volumes in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth are moderately elevated, running 24.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe, which helps sustain buyer options while protecting existing asset values.
However, this rate remains below the national average, pointing to local market maturity and potential physical planning limits. Recent building approvals consist of 51.0% standalone houses and 49.0% attached dwellings, indicating an increasing supply of medium-density formats that diversify local real estate options from traditional family homes to smaller, more affordable choices. The district records roughly 382 residents for every new dwelling approval, reflecting a fully developed suburb. Given that population forecasts indicate a flat or downward trajectory, Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth is likely to experience easing demand pressures on housing, which should benefit prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth, worth an estimated $321 million. A further 81 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.89 billion. 28 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning changes are major drivers of local area performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 developments expected to affect the local area. Key projects include the Totem Road Precinct - Balgowlah Heights, the Seaforth Village Masterplan & Redevelopment, the Balgowlah Village Shopping Centre Refurbishment, and the Seaforth Public School Expansion & Modernisation, with the details of the most relevant initiatives listed below.
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Seaforth Village Masterplan & Redevelopment
A proposed mixed-use village centre redevelopment of the existing Seaforth shopping strip, featuring a new full-line supermarket, specialty retail, dining precinct, medical centre, childcare facility, and improved public domain with laneways and plazas. Developed by Celeste Property, the project aims to transform the ageing centre into a contemporary neighbourhood hub serving the Northern Beaches community.
Balgowlah Village Shopping Centre Refurbishment
Internal refurbishment and tenant remix program at the former Stockland Balgowlah shopping centre. Stockland sold the 12,802 square metre centre to private developer Revelop in March 2024 for 155 million dollars and the asset was rebranded Balgowlah Village following a community naming vote. Revelop has publicly ruled out site redevelopment, including any additional residential tower, and confirmed the strategy is to refresh the interior, refurbish public areas and introduce new fresh food and dining tenancies.Revelop and the centre's own channels describe the transformation as well underway, with new food and beverage tenants such as The Kitchen launching promotions through mid-2026. The centre forms the retail podium of an existing mixed use precinct that already includes 240 apartments above the shopping floors, a car park and Fitness First Platinum gym, and is anchored by Coles, Harbord Growers Market and around 70 specialty stores. An earlier major expansion development application lodged under previous owner Invesco was refused by the Sydney North Planning Panel in 2021 due to traffic, building height and setback concerns and is no longer being progressed.
Totem Road Precinct - Balgowlah Heights
Boutique collection of 28 luxury townhouses and apartments in Balgowlah Heights by Pallas Group, with completion due mid-2026. The project consists of two separate residential buildings.
Balgowlah RSL Club Renovations (Stage 1 of Master Plan)
Stage 1 of the Balgowlah RSL Master Plan involves a comprehensive refurbishment of the club facilities. The scope includes the demolition and reconstruction of the main lounge, cafe, and TAB areas, alongside the creation of a new indoor/outdoor bar precinct featuring an operable glass roof. This stage focuses on modernising the 70-year-old venue to enhance community appeal and accessibility while maintaining its role as a key local hub.
The Strand - Balgowlah
Luxury collection of 12 oversized 3- and 4-bedroom apartments with rooftop terraces directly opposite North Harbour Reserve, developed by the Toga Group. The development appears to be in the pre-construction or planning phase.
Sangrado Road Residential Development
Approved medium-density residential development comprising 12 luxury townhouses in the heart of Seaforth.
Seaforth Public School Expansion & Modernisation
Proposed upgrade and expansion of Seaforth Public School, a two-campus primary school in Sydney's Northern Beaches, as part of the NSW Department of Education capital works program. Scope reportedly includes new classroom blocks, hall refurbishment, and improved play spaces. As of 2025-26, no dedicated School Infrastructure NSW project page exists; the school is listed under routine maintenance programs only, with no confirmed funding or construction timeline announced.
Former Queenscliff Health Centre Redevelopment
Adaptive reuse and transformation of the former Queenscliff Community Health Centre into 37 social housing apartments (27 studios, 8 one-bedroom, 2 two-bedroom units) with priority allocated to women over 55 at risk of homelessness. Owned and managed by Link Wentworth with NSW Government and HAFF funding support.
11,292 residents of Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth are employed, from a labour force of 11,730. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 69.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 17,920, about 86% 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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Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth features a well educated labor force where the technology industry shows strong representation and the area has maintained steady employment levels throughout the last year. By March 2026, 11,292 individuals were employed, and the local unemployment rate stood at 0.4% lower than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney while the workforce participation rate matched the Greater Sydney figure of 69.1%. Census data indicates that 62.7% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdown measures should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The local concentration of professional & technical staff is particularly pronounced, registering at 1.7 times the metropolitan average. In contrast, the health care & social assistance sector is underrepresented locally at 11.0% of the workforce compared to the metropolitan average of 14.1%. Given the difference between the local working population and resident worker counts, this residential suburb provides relatively few jobs within its own boundaries. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data indicates that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment numbers changed by 0.0% while the total labor force grew by 1.4%, resulting in a 1.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney experienced employment expansion of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with unemployment decreasing slightly. Employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a guide to prospective demand trends in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Although national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment distribution suggests that employment among residents will rise by 7.4% over five years and 14.7% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth is $3,409 a week (about $177,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,282 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $75,428 a year against an average of $149,660. The average runs 98% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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AreaSearch data compiled from the latest postcode-level ATO statistics for financial year 2023 shows that the Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $75,428 and an average taxpayer income of $149,660. These figures rank in the top national percentile, comparing to averages of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $83,212 for the median and $165,105 for the average. Census data from 2021 places household, family, and personal incomes in the 94th to 99th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of distribution, 44.7% of the local population (9,358 people) earn in the $4000+ bracket, contrasting with regional patterns where 30.9% of taxpayers are situated in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Local affluence is high, with 55.4% of residents earning more than $3,000 weekly, which supports premium retail and services. Housing costs absorb 14.9% of income, placing local disposable income in the 98th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 10th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth had 7,044 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 65% detached houses and 20% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $697 a week and the median mortgage repayment $4,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth at the time of the latest Census consisted of 65.4% separate houses and 34.6% other options like townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metropolitan area. Home ownership rates were higher than the Sydney average, with 39.9% owning their homes outright, while 38.7% had mortgages and 21.4% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $4,000 was significantly higher than the Sydney metropolitan median of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $697 also exceeded the metropolitan median of $470.
Locally, mortgage payments are much higher than the national median of $1,863, while weekly rents also sit well above the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth counted 7,044 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 80.0% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children at 45.8%, couples without children at 24.8%, and single parent families at 8.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.0% of the total, with lone person households representing 17.4% and group households making up 2.6%. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.9% of adults in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth hold a university qualification, including 35.1% with a bachelor degree and 13.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 10.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,277 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,153 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 level of education in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth is high relative to broader benchmarks, with 51.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This gives the area a strong position for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 35.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational education accounts for 22.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 10.8%. Participation in study is high among local residents, with 33.2% currently enrolled in education.
This comprises 11.3% of residents in primary school, 10.4% in secondary school, and 6.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth reaches 208 stops on 73 routes, timetabled for about 4,500 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 1.4 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 local transport network shows 208 active public transport stops in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 73 routes, providing 4,466 weekly passenger services. Transport accessibility is high, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 127 meters. Because the area is mainly residential, most workers travel outside the suburb to work, with private cars being the main transport mode at 79%, followed by buses at 9% and walking at 5%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A total of 62.7% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of pandemic conditions. Public transport services average 638 daily trips across all active routes, representing approximately 21 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transport stops to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.5% of residents in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 98% of areas nationally. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 84.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.3 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 in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth show positive results based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic illness, indicating a low rate of common conditions across age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 85% of the population (17,774 people) covered. This compares to coverage rates of 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common chronic conditions in the locality, affecting 6.2% and 5.4% of residents. Meanwhile, 77.5% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.8% of the local population (3,523 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health outcomes for these older residents are positive, with national health benchmarks matching those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.9% of Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth residents were born overseas and 14.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.5%) and Australian (21.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth has higher levels of cultural diversity than many other areas, with 14.3% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 32.9% born outside Australia. The most common religion is Christianity, representing 51.5% of the local population. Judaism shows the most notable local concentration, representing 0.4% of residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. English ancestry is the most common parental birthplace group in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth, representing 30.5% of the population compared to a regional average of 19.0%. This is followed by Australian ancestry at 21.0% and Irish ancestry at 9.8%.
There are also differences in other groups, with French ancestry representing 1.1% of the population (versus 0.5% regionally), South Australian ancestry at 1.3% (versus 0.5%), and Welsh ancestry at 0.9% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth is 42. 22.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents in Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth is 42 years, which is older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 age group represents 16.5% of the local population, whereas the 25 - 34 demographic is smaller at 7.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age bracket increased from 12.3% to 15.3% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort decreased from 12.7% to 11.1% and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.1% to 14.7%.
Projections to 2041 suggest changes to the local age structure, with the 85+ cohort expected to grow by 80% (432 people) to reach 973 from a baseline of 540. The combined 65+ age cohorts are projected to account for 100% of the overall population growth, while the 55 to 64 and 25 to 34 demographics are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Balgowlah - Clontarf - Seaforth
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 67 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (20,732 at the 2021 Census → 20,936 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 (122011418). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.