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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 Camden - Ellis Lane is $1.45m, with units at $726k. House values have moved 6.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Camden - Ellis Lane has an estimated 13,400 residents, up from 13,295 at the 2021 Census. That puts 512 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 findings from AreaSearch, the population of Camden - Ellis Lane stands at approximately 13,400 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 105 people (0.8%) following the 2021 Census, when 13,295 people were counted. This update relies on June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figures of 13,365 combined with post-Census address validations. With a density of 511 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample personal space alongside potential capacity for subsequent expansion. Overseas migration served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 91.3% of total population additions in recent times.
Projections for each SA2 from ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, are applied by AreaSearch. Where SA2 coverage is absent from that dataset, NSW State Government SA2 projections published in 2022 with a 2021 base year are referenced instead. Age-specific growth rates from these series are extended across all locations for 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, demographic patterns indicate local growth will track slightly under the national SA2 median, with the community projected to add 752 persons by 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall expansion of 5.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
167 new dwellings have been approved in Camden - Ellis Lane over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 70% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Development approvals across Camden - Ellis Lane have averaged approximately 33 dwellings annually, totaling 167 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26). Amid recent population downturns, incoming residential supply has likely matched buyer demand, providing adequate market options, with new builds carrying an average construction value of $523,000. In addition, commercial approvals registered $5.6 million during this financial year, underscoring a modest emphasis on non-residential development. Per capita building activity in Camden - Ellis Lane tracks at roughly 75% of the Greater Sydney level and ranks within the 26th percentile across the country, which constrains new purchase choices while bolstering interest in established residences.
This activity rate falls below the national benchmark as well, highlighting local market maturity and potential planning constraints. Approvals comprise 70.0% detached dwellings alongside 30.0% attached dwellings, demonstrating an increased provision of medium-density formats that widen choices across diverse price points, from classic family homes to cheaper, smaller options. This marks a notable divergence from existing housing stock (currently 86.0% houses), driven by scarce development land as well as evolving lifestyle choices and budget constraints. Furthermore, a ratio of 574 people per approved dwelling underscores the subdued pace of local building activity. Demographic forecasts point to Camden - Ellis Lane gaining 717 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear sufficient to satisfy future residential requirements, supporting healthy purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for expansion beyond anticipated levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Camden - Ellis Lane
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Camden - Ellis Lane, worth an estimated $1.15 billion. A further 146 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $34.9 billion. 48 are already under construction and 64 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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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Local infrastructure investment, major development projects, and strategic planning exert a profound influence on an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 17 major initiatives likely to impact the locality. Prominent developments include Spring Farm Riverside, Camden Community Nursery, Camden Lakeside Stage 3 & 4 (Elderslie), alongside Camden Town Centre Enhancements, with the most significant items outlined below.
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Camden Community Nursery
The Camden Community Nursery is a purpose-built facility designed to support local biodiversity through the propagation of native plants. It serves as an educational hub providing workshops on sustainable gardening, environmental conservation, and local flora management for the community and schools.
Spring Farm Riverside
A flagship masterplanned community by Cornish Group comprising 1,100 residential lots alongside the Nepean River, featuring elevated positions with views over Springs Lake and Razorback Mountain. The precinct includes 185 hectares of parklands with boardwalks, BBQ areas, playgrounds, and 24km of bike paths and walkways.
Camden Lakeside Stage 3 & 4 (Elderslie)
Final stages of the established Camden Lakeside golf course community, delivering premium residential lots overlooking the lake and fairways.
Camden Town Centre Enhancements
Revitalization of Camden's historic town centre with improved streetscapes, public spaces, heritage conservation, and enhanced retail and dining precincts. The project aims to strengthen Camden's role as a regional centre while preserving its historic character and community identity.
Camden Town Centre Urban Design Framework
A framework to guide the future development of the Camden Town Centre, focusing on enhancing its unique heritage character while accommodating growth. The plan addresses building design, public spaces, and traffic management.
Springs Road/Macarthur Roundabout Upgrade
Road infrastructure upgrade including construction of a new roundabout, stormwater drainage works, pavement construction, provision of shared pathway, reconstruction of traffic islands at the intersection of Macarthur Road and Camden Bypass exit, watermain adjustment, and landscaping works to improve local traffic flow and connectivity in the growing Spring Farm area.
West Camden Water Recycling Plant Upgrade (servicing Gledswood Hills)
Sydney Water has completed the upgrade of the West Camden Water Recycling Plant, doubling capacity to 32 ML/d to serve approximately 176,000 people and support growth across the catchment, including temporary flows from the South West Growth Area until the Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre is operational. Delivery partners were Downer and BMD. Commissioning commenced in late 2024 with construction completion in mid-2025.
Camden Civic Centre Renewal
A $9.9 million renewal and upgrade of the Camden Civic Centre to modernise the facility and improve its amenities for community and cultural events. The project is funded by the NSW Government and Camden Council.
7,844 residents of Camden - Ellis Lane are employed, from a labour force of 7,965. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 73.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,870, about 89% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local job market in Camden - Ellis Lane features a highly skilled labor pool alongside strong representation in essential services. The area reports a low unemployment rate of 1.5% and an estimated employment growth of 7.6% during the previous twelve months. By March 2026, the number of residents employed stands at 7,844. This local unemployment rate sits 2.6% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation rates remain typical at 73.6%, which is higher than the Greater Sydney figure of 68.9%. Census data indicates that 34.4% of residents work from home, although this proportion may reflect the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, education & training, together with health care & social assistance. Workforce concentration is especially pronounced in construction, where local representation is 1.8 times the regional proportion. In contrast, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, making up only 5.7% of the Camden - Ellis Lane labor force compared with 11.5% across Greater Sydney. Comparing resident numbers to Census workplace data suggests local job opportunities remain limited within the area. AreaSearch examined SALM and ABS data to show that employment levels rose by 7.6% and the labour force grew by 7.8% during the year to March 2026, which led to an increase in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. This outcome differs from what occurred in Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 1.9%, the labour force also grew by 1.9%, and unemployment dropped slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia published national employment forecasts from Mar-26 to help understand future demand in Camden - Ellis Lane. These forecasts span five and ten year periods and have been compared with the local employment profile to predict growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, but expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector specific forecasts are applied to the employment mix in Camden - Ellis Lane, local employment is expected to rise by 6.4% over five years and by 13.2% over ten years. This calculation uses a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Camden - Ellis Lane is $2,053 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $876 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,609 a year against an average of $67,100. 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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Based on AreaSearch synthesis of postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Camden - Ellis Lane SA2 earned a median income of $55,609 and an average income of $67,100. These figures align closely with national norms, compared to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) across Greater Sydney. Applying a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023 brings estimated earnings to roughly $61,348 median and $74,025 average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions individual, family, and household earnings in Camden - Ellis Lane near the 65th percentile across Australia.
In terms of earnings distribution, 30.7% of residents (4,113 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional benchmark of 30.9%. Household purchasing strength is reinforced by 31.5% generating over $3,000 per week. While accommodation expenses absorb 15.5% of earnings, solid pay maintains disposable income at the 69th percentile, placing the area in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Camden - Ellis Lane had 4,507 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 3% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,336 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.3%. 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, the housing inventory in Camden - Ellis Lane consisted of 85.6% houses and 14.4% other dwellings (encompassing apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' accommodation), compared to Sydney metro figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 37.1%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan benchmark, while remaining properties were under a mortgage (45.2%) or rented (17.7%). Typical monthly mortgage costs were $2,336 locally versus $2,427 across Sydney metro, with weekly median rent reaching $420 compared to $470 across the metropolitan area. Relative to nationwide figures, local monthly home loan payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Camden - Ellis Lane counted 4,507 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of households at 76.1%, broken down into couples with offspring (38.0%), childless couples (27.2%), and single parent households (10.5%). The remaining 23.9% consists of non-family arrangements, with single occupant homes representing 22.3% and group shared homes making up 1.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.7 people, matching the Greater Sydney average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.5% of adults in Camden - Ellis Lane hold a university qualification, including 15.3% with a bachelor degree and 4.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,587 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,022 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment presents specific hurdles for the area, as tertiary degree holders (22.5%) sit well below the Greater Sydney proportion of 38.0%. This highlights a key target area for future learning programs. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share at 15.3%, followed by postgraduate awards (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Meanwhile, vocational qualifications are widespread, with 40.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including certificates (28.3%) and advanced diplomas (11.7%). Study engagement is strong throughout the community, with 29.2% of residents undertaking formal learning. Broken down by sector, 10.7% are in primary school, 8.5% attend secondary school, and 4.0% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Camden - Ellis Lane reaches 116 stops on 98 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Camden - Ellis Lane comprises 116 operational bus stops. These locations are served across 98 separate transit routes, generating 2,299 passenger services on a weekly basis. Accessibility is favorable, with residents positioned an average of 230 meters from their closest transit point. Given the predominantly suburban character, most workers travel outward for work, with private motor vehicles dominating at 94%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding regional levels, while 34.4% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings).
Transit services run at an average of 328 trips per day across all available routes, delivering roughly 19 trips each week per stop. The accompanying diagram displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.9% of residents in Camden - Ellis Lane report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 9.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.6 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic health conditions highlight notable wellness challenges in Camden - Ellis Lane, with medical conditions evident among both younger and older residents. Private health coverage slightly trails the average SA2 rate, covering roughly 52% of the resident count (~6,981 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent health issues recorded locally were arthritis, affecting 10.0% of residents, and mental health conditions, impacting 7.4%, while 65.9% reported no long-term illnesses compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health indicators for individuals under 65 are above average.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.9% of the local population (2,935 people), surpassing the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%. Overall health status among older residents presents ongoing challenges, with national percentiles matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Camden - Ellis Lane is largely Australian-born, at 86.2% of residents, with 5.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.0%) and Australian (29.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Camden - Ellis Lane ranks below broader metropolitan levels, with 86.2% of residents born in Australia, 93.4% holding Australian citizenship, and 94.2% speaking solely English at home. Christianity represents the predominant faith, practiced by 71.3% of the community, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary reported backgrounds in Camden - Ellis Lane are English at 30.0% (substantially higher than the 19.0% regional level), Australian at 29.1% (substantially higher than the 17.8% regional level), and Irish at 8.7%. Notable variations also appear across other cultural heritages: Italian accounts for 4.5% locally (versus 3.4% regionally), Maltese represents 1.7% (versus 1.0% across the region), and Polish stands at 0.9% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Camden - Ellis Lane is 42. 22.8% 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 age distribution of Camden - Ellis Lane leans older than that of Greater Sydney. Estimates updated to August 2026 indicate that seniors and retirees (65+) account for 21.9% of the population compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, whereas young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 21.6% against a regional level of 31.4%. The median age is estimated at 42, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 5 years higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 from the same Census. Since that time, the share of youth and young adults (0 - 24) expanded from 30.6% to an estimated 32.4%.
By 2041, retirees and elderly demographics are forecast to absorb the bulk of local gains, adding 898 residents (31%) to total 3,834, while cohorts aged 0 - 24 and 25 - 44 are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Camden - Ellis Lane
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 7 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,295 at the 2021 Census → 13,400 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (123011433). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.