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The median house price in Bexley - North is $1.77m, with units at $1.04m. House values have moved 1.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Bexley - North has an estimated 10,190 residents, up from 10,145 at the 2021 Census. That puts 3,919 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 Bexley - North stands at approximately 10,190 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 45 residents (0.4%) compared to the 10,145 citizens counted during the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on the June 2025 estimate of 10,184 residents provided by the ABS, supplemented by 89 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level results in a density of 3,919 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of all national areas evaluated by AreaSearch, indicating that land here is an exceptionally coveted asset.
Net growth in the local population was mostly generated by overseas migration, which served as the primary source of demographic increase in recent timeframes. For each SA2 region, AreaSearch adopts the 2024 projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which utilize 2022 as their starting point. Where these figures are unavailable, projections compiled by the NSW State Government in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are implemented. The age cohort growth rates derived from these datasets are applied to project demographics for the years 2032 through 2041. Based on these anticipated shifts, the locality is projected to align with the lower quartile of growth rates for Australian statistical areas, adding 232 citizens by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, which corresponds to an overall rise of 2.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
214 new dwellings have been approved in Bexley - North over the past five years, an average of 42 a year. That is 4.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 40% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, well below 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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Bexley - North has registered approximately 42 residential building approvals on an annual basis, amounting to 214 residential units authorized during the previous 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) and 18 instances recorded throughout FY-26 so far. Even with a declining population in recent times, the rate of construction has remained relatively sufficient, presenting favorable conditions for purchasers, while newly built properties average a construction cost of $387,000. Bexley - North records a per capita rate of new housing approvals that is approximately three-quarters of the average across Greater Sydney, positioning the locality in the 52nd percentile of all tracked regions across the country.
Newly approved construction consists of 40.0% standalone houses and 60.0% medium to high density dwellings like townhouses or apartments. This concentration of smaller housing types provides more affordable purchasing options and draws downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This trend deviates from the current housing stock (which stands at 64.0% houses), indicating a reduction in available land for development and reflecting changing buyer tastes and budget requirements. Having approximately 319 individuals for each housing approval, Bexley - North displays the typical attributes of a low density community. Long-term forecasts indicate that Bexley - North will see an increase of 226 inhabitants by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly estimates by AreaSearch. In light of current construction trends, the volume of new residential supply is positioned to comfortably satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population expansion beyond current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bexley - North, worth an estimated $69 million. A further 108 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.8 billion. 22 are already under construction and 38 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies are key factors in shaping a suburb's trajectory. AreaSearch has identified a total of 15 projects that are expected to impact the local community. Major initiatives of interest include the Georges River Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, the Kogarah North Urban Design Strategy Implementation, The Parq, and the Bexley North High Density Residential Development, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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1-3 Abercorn Street Units, Bexley
Residential apartment development consisting of 25 units in Bexley North, part of broader housing initiatives in the suburb.
Georges River Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy
The NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, part of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021, changes planning controls to permit dual occupancies, terraces, townhouses and low to mid-rise apartments within 800m of nominated town centres and transport hubs across Greater Sydney, Central Coast, Illawarra-Shoalhaven and Hunter regions. In the Georges River LGA the policy applies at Hurstville, Mortdale, Oatley, Penshurst, Kogarah and Riverwood station/town centre precincts and Beverly Hills station, with Stage 2 planning controls in force since 28 February 2025.Georges River Council sought an exemption via its own Additional and Diverse Housing Planning Proposal for 8,245 dwellings, but this was withdrawn in October 2025 after the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure declined the exemption request, leaving the State policy as the operative planning control. The policy underpins the LGA's target of 6,300 new homes by mid-2029 under the NSW Government's statewide housing accord.
Kogarah North Urban Design Strategy Implementation
Strategic urban renewal project transforming 7.6-hectare Kogarah North precinct from low-density residential to high-density mixed-use development. Endorsed by Georges River Council in November 2017, the strategy facilitates coordinated redevelopment with new planning controls allowing buildings up to 33 metres height. Multiple developments approved and under construction including several 10-12 storey residential buildings delivering improved public spaces, enhanced connectivity, and housing diversity as part of Kogarah Strategic Centre.
Rockdale Bicentennial Park Reinstatement
Reinstatement and upgrade of Rockdale Bicentennial Park as part of the M6 Stage 1 project. Works include restoration of parkland after tunnel construction, upgraded playing fields, skate park, playgrounds, shared walking and cycling paths, wetland restoration, increased tree canopy and new recreational infrastructure. The Urban Design and Landscape Plan for the park was approved in 2024, however delivery remains tied to completion of M6 Stage 1 construction. Following the 2024 tunnelling suspension, tunnelling resumed during 2026 with park reinstatement to follow project completion.
Kogarah Public School Upgrade
The Kogarah Public School upgrade involves constructing a new multipurpose hall, 24 new modern classrooms, outdoor spaces and play areas, a covered outdoor learning area (COLA), and removal of temporary classrooms. Construction is now underway: site establishment was completed in September 2025 including fencing, hoardings, site sheds and a temporary construction driveway from Princes Highway. The old COLA has been dismantled for reuse at another school, the toilet block and storage shed have been demolished, and detailed excavation, inground services and piling for the new building foundations are now in progress.Builder Stephen Edwards Constructions and architect Fulton Trotter are delivering the project for the NSW Government, with forecast completion in 2027.
282 Forest Road Commercial Building
Approved commercial building development at 282 Forest Road, Hurstville. No reliable evidence was found that the project has commenced construction or reached completion. The site forms part of the ongoing commercial renewal of the Forest Road corridor within the Hurstville strategic centre.
Horizon Hurstville
Horizon Hurstville is the final building in the Beyond masterplanned precinct at Kempt Field, delivering 179 one, two and three bedroom apartments above a mixed-use residential and retail setting. The project is delivered by The One Collection with Masscon involvement and DKO Architecture design, with resident amenities including gym, sauna, meditation deck, games room, social lounge and landscaped courtyards. The precinct includes an operating Woolworths supermarket and the planned St Clair Lane retail laneway. Sales remain active and completion is expected in late 2026.
7-11 Kingsland Road Mixed-Use Development, Bexley
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a six storey mixed-use development comprising 26 residential units and commercial spaces, contributing to local housing and commercial supply.
5,468 residents of Bexley - North are employed, from a labour force of 5,690. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 67.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,319, about 82% 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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Bexley - North possesses a highly educated labor force with a notable concentration of professional services workers, an unemployment rate of only 3.9%, and a 3.9% expansion in estimated employment over the previous year. As of March 2026, there are 5,468 employed local residents, and the unemployment rate sits 0.2% lower than the 4.1% rate recorded across Greater Sydney, while labor force participation matches the regional average of 69.1%. Census responses indicate that a significant 38.1% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The community exhibits a strong concentration in the transport, postal & warehousing sector, where its share of employment is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, making up only 8.6% of Bexley - North's working residents compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The highly residential character of the suburb appears to limit local employment options, as shown by the difference between the Census working population count and the resident labor force. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, employment in the area expanded by 3.9% and the labor force grew by 3.5% over the 12-month period leading up to March 2026, leading to a 0.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe in Greater Sydney, employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force grew by 1.9%, and the unemployment rate decreased slightly. Projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional indicators of long-term demand trends in Bexley - North. These forecasts, which span five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate future patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ widely across industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment profile of Bexley - North indicates that local employment will grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this serves as a simple weighted extrapolation and excludes localized demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bexley - North is $1,949 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $731 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,102 a year against an average of $71,780. 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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The most recent ATO postcode data analyzed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that personal earnings in the Bexley - North SA2 exceed national benchmarks, showing a median income of $56,102 and a mean income of $71,780. In comparison, Greater Sydney registered a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $61,892 for median income and $79,188 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census lists weekly household income at the 62nd percentile ($1,949), while individual income sits at the 34th percentile.
Looking at the income distribution, the largest segment includes 32.0% of local earners (3,260 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the broader metropolitan area where 30.9% of workers fall into the same category. Elevated housing expenses consume 17.8% of earnings, but strong overall compensation keeps disposable income at the 60th percentile, and the local SEIFA index ranks in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bexley - North had 3,156 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 64% detached houses and 8% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census data, the residential structure of Bexley - North consisted of 63.7% standalone houses and 36.3% alternative housing types such as duplexes and apartments, whereas the broader Sydney metropolitan area recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings. The level of home ownership in Bexley - North was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 37.7%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (38.1%) or occupied by renters (24.3%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was $2,500, higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $520, compared to the regional figure of $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Bexley - North are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent payments are considerably above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bexley - North counted 3,156 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the vast majority of households at 79.8%, consisting of couples with children at 44.5%, couples without children at 20.9%, and single parent households making up 13.1%. The remaining 20.2% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 18.4% and group shared housing at 1.9%. The average household size in the area is 3.0 residents, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.4% of adults in Bexley - North hold a university qualification, including 20.2% with a bachelor degree and 6.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 17.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,110 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,094 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 outcomes present specific difficulties for the community, as the university qualification rate of 28.4% is considerably lower than the SA3 average of 38.7%. This gap marks both an educational hurdle and a chance for focused learning programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are most common at 20.2%, with postgraduate degrees at 6.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical capabilities are highly represented, with 29.6% of residents aged 15 and over possessing qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (17.8%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in learning, with 31.5% of local residents enrolled in an educational program.
This group is composed of 10.9% in primary schooling, 8.6% in high school, and 5.9% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bexley - North reaches 79 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 2,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 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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An analysis of public transit options indicates there are 79 active transport stops in Bexley - North, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 27 separate routes, which combine to deliver 2,930 passenger trips per week. Transport accessibility is highly rated, with residents living an average of 141 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 82%, and trains used by 9%.
The average rate of vehicle ownership is 1.4 per household, which is higher than the metropolitan average. A significant 38.1% of working residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic guidelines. The average frequency of service is 418 daily trips across the transit network, which translates to roughly 37 weekly departures for every individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
75.0% of residents in Bexley - North report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.8 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and the prevalence of long-term medical issues, Bexley - North faces notable health hurdles, with typical ailments appearing across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively high at around 55% of the total population (~5,594 individuals). This is compared to the 59.9% rate observed across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions among local residents, affecting 6.8% and 5.3% of the population, respectively, while 75.0% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is generally healthy, displaying low rates of long-term illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.6% of the local population (1,900 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%, with national rankings in this age bracket sitting even higher than the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.9% of Bexley - North residents were born overseas and 56.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Lebanese (13.6%) and Australian (12.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bexley - North displays a high level of cultural diversity, with 40.9% of the local population born overseas and 56.1% of households speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion in the area, practiced by 54.6% of residents. The most notable religious difference is the Islamic community, which represents 21.0% of the population, considerably higher than the 6.8% average for Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' birth countries, the three largest groups in Bexley - North are Other at 14.5% of the population, Lebanese at 13.6% (significantly above the regional average of 2.6%), and Australian at 12.7% (which is lower than the metropolitan average of 17.8%).
Other notable variations in ethnic representation include residents of Greek heritage at 10.0% of the local population (compared to 1.9% regionally), Macedonian heritage at 4.8% (compared to 0.4%), and Serbian heritage at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bexley - North is 39. 26.8% 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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The median age of 39 in Bexley - North is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is very close to the national average of 38. Compared to metropolitan Sydney, the 65 - 74 age group is overrepresented, making up 10.1% of the local population, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 13.3%. Post-2021 Census figures indicate that the 25 to 34 age group grew from 11.8% to 13.3% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 12.3% to 13.5%. Meanwhile, the 85+ cohort shrank from 3.6% to 2.3%, and the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 13.2% to 12.0%.
Demographic forecasts for 2041 suggest major population changes in Bexley - North. The 75 to 84 cohort will see the most significant shift, increasing by 53% (337 people) to reach 971, up from 633. This aging trend is further reflected by the fact that residents aged 65 and over account for 83% of the expected population growth, whereas the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age brackets are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bexley - North
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 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 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 89 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,145 at the 2021 Census → 10,190 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 (119041669). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.