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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 Blacktown - South is $1.25m, with units at $791k. House values have moved 7.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Blacktown - South has an estimated 12,885 residents, up from 12,646 at the 2021 Census — a change of 239 people, or 1.9%. That puts 3,835 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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AreaSearch indicates that the population of Blacktown - South is close to 12,885 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 239 residents (1.9%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 12,646 individuals. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 12,845 alongside 66 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 3,834 persons per square kilometer, placing the location within the highest 10% of areas evaluated across the nation by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land. The 1.9% post-census growth rate is within 2.4 percentage points of the wider SA3 region (4.3%), pointing to healthy growth indicators.
The primary driver of this population increase was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 72.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch uses projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 that utilize 2022 as their starting point. Where this dataset is unavailable, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are substituted. The age bracket growth rates derived from these sources are extended to cover the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks point to an increase in population that is slightly underneath the national median, with expectations that the resident count will rise by 1,209 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a 9.1% total expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
217 new dwellings have been approved in Blacktown - South over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That is 3.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 75% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 53, 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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Approximately 43 residential building approvals have been granted annually in Blacktown - South, amounting to 217 residential completions approved over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 49 registered during FY-26 so far. Because an average of 0 people relocated to the locality for each constructed home during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of supply matches or exceeds local demand, giving purchasers more options and supporting the potential for population growth to outpace projections, with new homes built at a mean value of $259,000, which is below the regional norm and offers more budget-friendly purchasing options.
Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $105,000 have been logged during this financial year, showing very quiet commercial construction activity. In comparison to Greater Sydney, the rate of building activity per resident in Blacktown - South is roughly 58%, ranking in the 57th percentile of all localities evaluated across the country. This output sits below the national average, reflecting the established state of the locality and pointing to possible planning restrictions. Detached houses account for 75.0% of new construction projects while attached properties make up 25.0%, preserving the classic suburban character of the area with a focus on spacious family homes. The area has roughly 270 residents for every residential approval, pointing to a low density property market. According to the latest quarterly analysis by AreaSearch, Blacktown - South is projected to gain 1,169 new residents by 2041. Under current construction rates, the supply of homes is expected to satisfy demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outpace current projections.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Blacktown - South. A further 90 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.2 billion. 12 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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, major projects, and planning changes have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects that are likely to affect this locality. Key developments include the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program - Blacktown LGA, the Prospect Highway Upgrade, Blacktown Quarter, and the Blacktown Health and Education Precinct, with the main projects of interest listed below.
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Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program - Blacktown LGA
A NSW Government funded portfolio of 14 transformational community infrastructure projects across the Blacktown local government area, totalling around 239 million dollars. The program (formerly known as WestInvest) is administered by the NSW Premier's Department and delivered by Blacktown City Council, with The APP Group engaged as program manager. Headline projects include the 77.2 million dollar Blacktown Aquatic Centre upgrade (new indoor 50 metre pool, indoor 25 metre learn-to-swim pool, refurbished outdoor 50 metre pool, gymnasium and cafe), the 40.6 million dollar Mount Druitt Swimming Centre Renewal, the 39.9 million dollar Blacktown City Arts and Cultural Centre, the 35.8 million dollar Seven Hills Portal Community Resource Hub, the 26.8 million dollar Revitalisation of Mount Druitt Hub, the 25.4 million dollar PCYC Mount Druitt Police and Community Youth Centre, the 19.5 million dollar First Nations Cultural Hub, plus reserve embellishments at Tallawong, Rosenthal Park and Ashley Brown Reserve North, local traffic and green space programs, and the refurbishment of Richard Johnson Anglican School Hall.Several projects are in design development with construction tendering through a five-year contractor panel established in 2025; major works including the Blacktown Aquatic Centre are scheduled to start in early 2026 with completion of headline projects through 2027 and 2028.
Dara Blacktown
Contemporary five-level apartment development offering 67 affordable apartments including 1, 2 and 3 bedroom configurations with limited garden apartments featuring private courtyards. Located in the heart of Blacktown's transformation, just 100 metres from Blacktown Train Station and Westpoint Shopping Centre.
Blacktown Quarter
A $2.5 billion urban transformation of Blacktown CBD by Walker Corporation in partnership with Blacktown City Council. The precinct includes over 100,000 square meters of office space, the 100-bed Blacktown Private Hospital, a medical research institute, and education facilities. Following a community kick-off in April 2026, the project is progressing with preliminary works to create a walkable city heart featuring a rejuvenated public square and extensive green open spaces.
Blacktown Aquatic Centre Masterplan
Comprehensive masterplan for Blacktown Aquatic Centre redevelopment. Includes new pools, upgraded facilities, and community recreation spaces. Designed to serve growing Western Sydney population with modern aquatic facilities.
Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Stage 2
The Stage 2 expansion transforms Blacktown Hospital into a major metropolitan facility while upgrading Mount Druitt Hospital. This $1.1 billion project includes a new clinical services building at Blacktown with an expanded emergency department, operating theatres, and ICU. A fast-tracked $120 million 'Additional Beds' component is currently under construction to deliver 60 new acute inpatient beds (30 per campus) by late 2026 to address Western Sydney's growing healthcare demand.
Huntingwood Logistics Estate
Development of a large-scale logistics estate in Huntingwood, Sydney, with strong connectivity to transport infrastructure, offering world-class A-Grade warehousing and office space.
Prospect Highway Upgrade
A major upgrade of a 3.6-kilometre section of the Prospect Highway to a four and six-lane divided road. The project, delivered by Transport for NSW, aimed to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance safety for the 35,000 vehicles that use the highway daily. The upgrade includes new bridges over the M4 Motorway and Great Western Highway, a shared cycle path, and improved intersections.
Seven Hills Plaza Ambience Upgrade
Comprehensive modernisation of Seven Hills Plaza shopping centre at 224 Prospect Highway, serving the community for over 44 years. Works include a mall upgrade in front of Woolworths, full refurbishment of customer amenities, a new accessible bathroom in the food court, improved food court lighting and circulation, updated external vehicle wayfinding signage, new internal wayfinding and mall furniture, replacement of the existing up travelator with a new unit, removal of the ramp replaced by a new travelator, and installation of a new lift between the existing lift and travelator.The centre remained open throughout construction. Works ran from late May 2025 through January 2026.
6,813 residents of Blacktown - South are employed, from a labour force of 7,188. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 68.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,833, about 76% 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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A well-educated labor force with representation across diverse industries characterizes Blacktown - South, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.2% and an annual employment growth estimate of 1.9%. In March 2026, there were 6,813 employed local residents, while the unemployment rate was 1.1% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and the participation rate was general aligned with the regional figure of 69.1%. Census details show that a substantial 31.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors of employment for local residents are health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade.
The area displays a strong concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where the employment share is 2.1 times the regional average. On the other hand, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 5.8% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Because of the comparison between the Census working population and resident population, this mostly residential suburb appears to provide few local employment options. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, the count of employed persons grew by 1.9% and the labor force expanded by 1.3%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force grow by 1.9%, accompanied by a tiny reduction. National employment predictions from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Blacktown - South. These five and ten-year predictions have been compared to the local workforce composition to model potential growth. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these figures vary widely across different sectors. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce mix suggests that employment in Blacktown - South will grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Blacktown - South is $1,776 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $744 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,587 a year against an average of $59,648. 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal that the median taxpayer income in Blacktown - South SA2 is $52,587, with a mean income of $59,648. These figures are below the national average, contrasting with a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $58,014 for the median and $65,804 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census highlights that household, family, and individual incomes are modest in Blacktown - South, falling between the 37th and 51st percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 36.2% of households, earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (representing 4,664 residents), which matches the broader region where this bracket represents 30.9% of households. High accommodation costs take up 17.9% of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable income at the 50th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 4th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Blacktown - South had 4,097 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 2% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,043 a month. Rent absorbs 22.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential structures in Blacktown - South consisted of 72.2% separate houses and 27.9% other types of dwellings including semi-detached options and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in Blacktown - South were slightly below the metropolitan Sydney rate at 27.1%, with the rest of the properties being mortgaged (36.0%) or rented (36.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,043 was considerably below the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent stood at $400 compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Blacktown - South exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are also higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blacktown - South counted 4,097 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 77.2%, consisting of couples with children at 42.2%, couples without children at 19.2%, and single parent households at 14.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.8%, with single-person households representing 19.3% and group households making up 3.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 individuals, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.4% of adults in Blacktown - South hold a university qualification, including 18.7% with a bachelor degree and 7.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,583 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,026 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 qualifications in Blacktown - South are lower than regional benchmarks, with 28.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. This difference suggests room for educational expansion and training. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 18.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational skills are well represented, with 30.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 18.6%. A high proportion of the population is engaged in learning, with 32.9% of residents enrolled in formal education.
This includes 11.0% in primary schools, 8.4% in secondary schools, and 6.2% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Blacktown - South reaches 47 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 public transport options shows 47 active transit stops in Blacktown - South, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 26 distinct routes, which provide a total of 2,021 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 156 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary travel mode at 84%, followed by trains at 8%. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles. A high proportion of residents, 31.0%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 288 daily trips, which is approximately 43 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.1% of residents in Blacktown - South report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, Blacktown - South shows positive overall health trends. The incidence of common medical conditions is generally low across the population, although it is higher than the national average among older, vulnerable groups. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at roughly 49% of the population, which is around 6,300 people, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.6% and 6.1% of residents respectively, while 74.1% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better than average health outcomes. Individuals aged 65 and older represent 15.1% of the population (1,950 people), and while health outcomes for seniors show some difficulties, they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
49.2% of Blacktown - South residents were born overseas and 54.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (14.1%) and English (12.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is high in Blacktown - South, where 49.2% of residents were born outside Australia and 54.3% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.9% of the population. The most prominent overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 7.6% of residents, significantly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.4%. Looking at parent country of birth, the top ancestry groups in Blacktown - South are Other at 26.0% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 16.0%), Australian at 14.1%, and English at 12.6% (notably below the regional average of 19.0%).
There are also clear differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Filipino represents 6.0% of the population (compared to 2.0% regionally), Indian represents 11.1% (compared to 3.6%), and Maltese represents 2.3% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blacktown - South is 36. 27.9% 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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The median age in Blacktown - South is 36 years, which is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Blacktown - South has a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (12.7%) and a lower share of people aged 25 - 34 (14.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 13.0% to 13.8%, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.2% to 12.7%. Demographic models suggest that by 2041, the age structure will shift.
The 45 to 54 cohort is projected to see the largest growth at 23%, adding 364 residents to total 1,955. Older residents aged 65+ will account for 57% of population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Blacktown - South
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 66 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,646 at the 2021 Census → 12,885 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 (116011560). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.