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The median house price in Canterbury - South is $1.99m, with units at $669k. House values have moved 5.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Canterbury - South has an estimated 13,423 residents, up from 12,220 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,203 people, or 9.8%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years. 142 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 80.4% of that increase. That puts 6,423 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Canterbury - South stands at approximately 13,423 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 12,220 people, this represents an expansion of 1,203 people (9.8%). This net gain is calculated by combining the ABS estimated resident population figure of 13,386 as of June 2025 with an extra 142 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With 6,422 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the upper 10% across the nation in AreaSearch assessments, highlighting strong competition for local real estate.
The community's 9.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census surpassed both the broader SA3 area (5.3%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a primary regional growth hub. International migration served as the foremost catalyst, generating roughly 80.4% of total population additions in recent times. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base period, are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In instances where SA2 boundaries lack coverage within that dataset, SA2-level figures issued by the NSW State Government in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are referenced instead. Age-specific expansion rates drawn from these sources are likewise incorporated across all territories between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, the district is anticipated to achieve population gains placing it above the national median for statistical divisions, adding an estimated 2,236 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which translates to a cumulative increase of 16.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
227 new dwellings have been approved in Canterbury - South over the past five years, an average of 45 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 22% 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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Residential building approvals across Canterbury - South have registered around 45 per annum, generating a total of 227 homes across the previous 5 financial years. Over this 5 financial years timeframe (spanning FY-22 to FY-26), an average of 6.3 people moved in for every dwelling completed. Because inbound population pressure substantially outpaces residential delivery, intense buyer rivalry and upward pressure on prices typically follow. Meanwhile, construction costs for new properties average $364,000, coming in beneath broader regional levels and supporting relatively accessible entry pricing. Concurrently, non-residential activity has seen minimal progress, with only $733,000 in commercial approvals lodged throughout the current financial year.
Dwelling construction per capita in Canterbury - South runs moderately above Greater Sydney benchmarks, outpacing the wider region by 40.0% over the 5 year period, which maintains diverse buyer options while safeguarding established asset values. Medium and high-density attached dwellings make up 78.0% of recent completions, with detached dwellings representing the remaining 22.0%. This leaning toward higher-density formats creates accessible pricing tiers appealing to investors, downsizing households, and entry-level buyers. It also marks a distinct transition from the historical housing stock (39.0% houses), signaling both a scarcity of greenfield sites and evolving demand for varied, budget-friendly living options. A ratio of approximately 391 people per dwelling approval characterizes this mature urban pocket. According to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch, Canterbury - South is anticipated to welcome 2,199 residents by 2041. If building volume continues at its present trajectory, new residential development could fall short of demographic expansion, likely driving stronger buyer demand and reinforcing capital appreciation.
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 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Canterbury - South, worth an estimated $3.8 billion. A further 95 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $52.2 billion. 27 are already under construction and 53 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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Capital investments, planning strategies, and infrastructure initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping local area performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 46 individual projects expected to influence the community. Notable developments include Sydney Metro City and Southwest, Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown (T3 Bankstown Line Conversion), Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre, and the 186-206 Canterbury Road Mixed-Use Development, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre
The redevelopment of the 1960s Canterbury Aquatic Centre into a premier regional facility. The project features a new 50m outdoor heated pool, a 25m indoor heated pool, a warm water therapy pool with spa, a children's water play area, and a 24/7 gym. It also includes sauna facilities, allied health suites, a cafe, and accessible Changing Places facilities. Designed by Williams Ross Architects and constructed by Lipman, the project emphasizes accessibility and community integration within Tasker Park.
Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown (T3 Bankstown Line Conversion)
Conversion of the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to fully automated metro standards. The project involves upgrading 10 stations between Marrickville and Bankstown, installing platform screen doors, and ensuring full accessibility. Overall construction is significantly advanced with testing underway. Once operational in late 2026, the line provides turn-up-and-go services every 4 minutes during peak periods.
Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail line extending the M1 Northwest Line from Chatswood to Bankstown via twin tunnels under Sydney Harbour and the CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section opened in August 2024, with conversion of the 13.5km Sydenham to Bankstown section scheduled for completion in late 2026. Once fully operational, the 66km corridor with 31 stations will deliver driverless metro services running every four minutes during peak periods.
Campsie Private Hospital
The Campsie Private Hospital is a proposed $450 million integrated health precinct and 200-bed private hospital located at 11 Harp Street and 5-11A Elizabeth Street. Proposed by Neetan Investments, the master-planned health campus comprises surgical suites, acute inpatient beds, a medi-hotel, medical research and innovation spaces, childcare, and public landscaped plazas. The project is currently progressing through the NSW planning and Canterbury-Bankstown Council gateway assessment processes.
Canterbury Town Centre Upgrade
Comprehensive Canterbury town centre revitalisation programme led by Canterbury-Bankstown Council. Completed works include the $9 million Canterbury Road shared path underpass upgrade (opened December 2024) and intersection upgrade at Canterbury Road and Charles Street. Active construction now focuses on the new Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre at 17 Phillips Avenue (featuring a 50-metre Olympic outdoor pool, fitness facilities, water play area and grandstand) with a $44.6 million contract value and completion expected late 2026, alongside Tasker Park rejuvenation.
Tasker Park Precinct Upgrades
Comprehensive transformation of Tasker Park to create a world-class recreational precinct. Key features include a new bridge over the Cooks River, a destination play space with climbing towers, a dinky track for scooters, a full basketball court, and exercise equipment. The project aligns with the new Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre to improve connectivity to Canterbury Town Centre.
Belmore Sydney Metro Station Upgrade
The upgrade of the 130-year-old Belmore Station is part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project. It involves converting the existing T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards, featuring the installation of platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers for level access, and heritage restoration of station buildings. As of May 2026, the project is in the final testing and commissioning phase, with intensive weekend closures scheduled through July to facilitate trial running and system integration before services commence in the second half of 2026.
186-206 Canterbury Road Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development comprising three 15-storey buildings above a 3-storey podium. The podium will include ground floor commercial and retail uses. The project features 471 dwellings, with 236 designated as affordable housing managed by Pacific Community Housing for 15 years. It also includes new through-site pedestrian links, a central publicly accessible open space, and rooftop communal areas.
7,882 residents of Canterbury - South are employed, from a labour force of 8,159. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 71.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,535, about 78% 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 highly qualified labor force defines Canterbury - South, highlighted by solid participation across professional sectors, a low jobless rate of 3.4%, and annual employment growth estimated at 3.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 7,882, with local unemployment sitting 0.7% lower than the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%. Workforce engagement remains healthy at 71.9%, outpacing Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Furthermore, 46.6% of local workers reported working from home during the Census, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, along with professional & technical services.
Workers in transport, postal & warehousing are particularly prominent, tracking at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively underrepresented, making up 9.1% of local positions versus 11.5% throughout the wider region. Comparing the resident workforce against the number of people working locally in Census figures indicates that this predominantly residential precinct generates limited employment within its own borders. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM records reveal that over the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local workforce grew by 3.4% and total employment expanded by 3.4%, leaving the unemployment rate virtually static. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employed persons, a 1.9% expansion in its labor force, and a slight decrease in joblessness. Further direction regarding future labor demand in Canterbury - South is offered by nationwide employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Projected across five and ten-year horizons and matched to the local occupational breakdown, national job numbers are expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When applying these specific industry trajectories to Canterbury - South's workforce composition, local employment is modeled to rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighting calculation for illustrative analysis and excludes local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Canterbury - South is $1,800 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $814 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,809 a year against an average of $67,790. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer earnings in the Canterbury - South SA2 align closely with nationwide averages, according to AreaSearch's compilation of ATO figures for financial year 2023. Within the SA2, median taxpayer income stands at $53,809 and the average income reaches $67,790, trailing Greater Sydney's corresponding amounts of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index gains of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modeled earnings as of March 2026 adjust to around $59,362 (median) and $74,786 (average). In the Census 2021 findings, family, personal, and household earnings situated the area around the 52nd percentile nationwide.
The dominant earning band includes 36.2% of residents taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (4,859 residents), comparable to the 30.9% recorded across the broader region. Housing costs place notable pressure on household budgets, leaving 79.9% of disposable income available (ranking at the 48th percentile), while the area sits within the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Canterbury - South had 4,458 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 39% detached houses and 52% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,221 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the most recent Census indicates that the local housing stock in Canterbury - South consists of 39.4% houses and 60.6% other dwellings (incorporating units, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), contrasting with Sydney metro where detached dwellings represent 55.9% and attached or alternative formats comprise 44.1%. Full home ownership in Canterbury - South sits at 24.0%, trailing broader metropolitan levels, while 32.0% of homes carry a mortgage and 44.0% are occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage obligations of $2,221 and median weekly rental payments of $450 sit below Sydney metro benchmarks ($2,427 and $470).
When measured against national figures, however, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track well above the $375 recorded nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Canterbury - South counted 4,458 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,897 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements, representing 69.7% of all households. This group includes couples with children (32.0%), couples without children (24.4%), and single parent families (11.7%). The remaining 30.3% consists of non-family living situations, made up of lone person households (25.2%) and group households (5.1%). The typical household comprises 2.5 people, slightly below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.6% of adults in Canterbury - South hold a university qualification, including 25.0% with a bachelor degree and 9.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 258 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,033 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 across the district is exceptionally strong, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, outpacing both the Australian average of 30.4% and the wider SA3 area (31.0%). Bachelor degrees are held by 25.0% of the population, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 9.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational training is likewise prominent, with 26.6% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (15.0%). Engagement in formal study is substantial throughout the community, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in education. Among these, primary schooling accounts for 7.7%, tertiary study represents 7.2%, and 6.5% attend secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Canterbury - South reaches 56 stops on 46 routes, timetabled for about 3,500 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 0.9 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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Canterbury - South contains 56 operating public transport stops providing bus connections across the area. A network of 46 separate routes services these locations, generating 3,458 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is outstanding, with typical commuter walking distances measuring 140 meters to the nearest stop. As an outward-commuting residential enclave, private vehicle travel remains the primary transport choice at 71%, followed by 16% using trains and 7% taking buses. Average vehicle ownership sits at 0.9 per dwelling, trailing metropolitan levels. In addition, 46.6% of workers conducted their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-related settings.
Across the entire network, transport services run at an average of 494 trips per day, translating to around 61 weekly trips per individual stop.
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78.1% of residents in Canterbury - South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Canterbury - South demonstrate positive trends in AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, showing an exceptionally low incidence of typical medical ailments across age brackets. Private health insurance coverage covers roughly 53% of the total population (~7,060 people), marginally above the standard SA2 average, though below the 59.9% seen across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent health challenges reported in the locality, affecting 5.1% and 5.5% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 78.1% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.1% of the local population (1,889 people), compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney. Health indicators for older residents remain robust, with national standings aligning closely with broader community trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.7% of Canterbury - South residents were born overseas and 63.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (17.7%) and English (9.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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High levels of multicultural diversity characterize Canterbury - South, where 52.7% of residents were born overseas and 63.8% speak a non-English language in their households. Christianity is the most widespread faith, practiced by 50.2% of the local populace. Buddhism exhibits a pronounced local concentration, accounting for 7.5% of residents compared to 4.1% throughout Greater Sydney. Examining parental heritage, the leading ancestry classifications in Canterbury - South are Other at 21.6% (compared to 16.0% regionally), Chinese at 17.7% (well above the regional benchmark of 8.4%), and English at 9.6% (substantially below the 19.0% recorded across Greater Sydney).
Divergences from regional trends are also evident across several other groups, including Greek backgrounds at 9.6% (versus 1.9% regionally), Lebanese heritage at 5.5% (versus 2.6%), and Vietnamese ancestry at 3.9% (versus 1.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Canterbury - South is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 31.2% 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 demographic profile of Canterbury - South skews younger than that of Greater Sydney. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 37.1% of the population as at August 2026, exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 31.4%, while individuals aged 0 - 24 comprise 26.8% versus 30.4% across the broader region. As at August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age at 35, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 2 years below the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during that Census. Looking ahead to 2041, the sharpest expansion is expected among residents aged 65+, projected to grow by 939 residents (50%) to reach 2,829.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Canterbury - South
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
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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 · Jun 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 | Aug 2026 last month all 12 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 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 — 142 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,220 at the 2021 Census → 13,423 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 (119021661). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.