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The median house price in Caringbah is $2.05m, with units at $945k. House values have moved 3.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Caringbah has an estimated 14,314 residents, up from 12,858 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,456 people, or 11.3%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. 414 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 55.1% of that increase. That puts 3,579 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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Demographic evaluations from AreaSearch indicate that Caringbah had reached an estimated population of 14,314 by Aug 2026. Compared to the 12,858 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 1,456 people, or an expansion of 11.3%. This demographic shift incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,011 as of June 2025 along with 414 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. The resulting density stands at 3,578 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb in the top quartile of assessed Australian regions. With its 11.3% gain since the 2021 census, Caringbah outperformed both the broader SA4 region (5.1%) and the surrounding SA3 area, establishing itself as a standout growth locality.
Net overseas arrivals served as the principal driver of this expansion, accounting for roughly 55.1% of recent population additions, while interstate migration and natural increase also delivered positive contributions. SA2 demographic modelling by AreaSearch draws upon ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year), supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 projections published in 2022 (benchmarked to 2021) where required. These cohort-specific growth trajectories are extended across all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, Caringbah is slated to outpace the national median for statistical areas, with projections indicating an influx of 2,098 persons by 2041 relative to latest annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative increase of 12.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,012 new dwellings have been approved in Caringbah over the past five years, an average of 202 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 202 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 4% 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 planning activity in Caringbah has generated approximately 202 dwelling approvals per year, totaling 1,012 approved homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With approximately 1.1 new residents added per approved dwelling over those same 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing supply is keeping pace with demand to maintain balanced market fundamentals. The average expected construction cost for these newly approved residences sits at $416,000, aligning closely with broader regional standards. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $41.0 million in the current financial year, underscoring substantial commercial development activity across the precinct.
On a per-capita basis, residential building approvals in Caringbah surpass Greater Sydney by 123.0%, ensuring strong future stock availability for prospective purchasers. This elevated building pipeline substantially exceeds national benchmarks and signals sustained developer confidence. High-density built forms dominate recent approvals, with townhouses or apartments making up 96.0% and standalone detached houses accounting for only 4.0%. This pronounced tilt toward medium- and high-density product provides accessible price points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors alike. It also contrasts sharply with the existing housing stock, where detached houses represent 28.0%, reflecting both constrained greenfield land and shifting community preferences toward compact living. The ratio of roughly 184 people per approved dwelling highlights Caringbah's active urban transformation. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Caringbah is anticipated to expand by 1,795 residents leading into 2041. Ongoing construction volumes appear well-positioned to satisfy this anticipated residential demand, sustaining healthy market conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Caringbah, worth an estimated $1.09 billion. A further 124 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.8 billion. 30 are already under construction and 72 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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Local infrastructure investment and strategic development initiatives play a critical role in shaping regional growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 17 key planning and infrastructure projects expected to influence the locality. Significant developments include the Caringbah Pavilion, the Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL), Live Caringbah, and the Shop top housing with affordable housing project located at Willarong Road and President Avenue Caringbah.
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Caringbah Pavilion
A landmark mixed-use lifestyle precinct delivering 188 apartments above a Coles-anchored retail village in Caringbah. Building A rises 10 storeys with 116 market-rate apartments for sale; Building B is 6 storeys with 72 affordable housing units managed by Hume Community Housing for a minimum 15 years. The $80 million retail podium includes Coles, Liquorland, and specialty dining and wellness retailers. Resort-style resident amenities include rooftop gardens, pool, gym, and wellness zones. Designed by Conquest's in-house CQ Studio, residences range from 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom penthouses.Located 200 metres from Caringbah train station, the precinct combines coastal living with urban convenience in the heart of Sutherland Shire.
Shop top housing with affordable housing - Willarong Road and President Avenue Caringbah
State Significant Development (SSD-72600478) for two residential towers (Building A, 10 storeys, 116 apartments; Building B, 6 storeys, 72 apartments) totalling 188 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings and a build-to-rent component, above a retail podium anchored by a new Coles supermarket and specialty retail. Marketed as Caringbah Pavilion by Conquest (applicant entity: NSW Housing Corporation Pty Ltd). SSD consent granted 23 April 2025. Construction is well advanced: demolition, excavation and podium works are complete, with the retail village scheduled to open 7 August 2026 and residents progressively moving into the apartments from mid-to-late 2026.Conquest has also lodged a development application to add a childcare centre to the precinct.
Caringbah Marketplace Redevelopment
A landmark mixed-use redevelopment of a 1,815 sqm derelict shopping mall site located 300m from Caringbah Station. The project is anchored by a new 10-year lease to ALDI and offers up to 5,445 sqm of gross floor area under E2 Commercial Centre zoning. Following decades of vacancy and multiple rejected planning proposals, the site was marketed for sale in late 2025 as a premium opportunity for retail combined with residential apartments or student accommodation.
Cronulla and Caringbah Place Plans
Strategic precinct planning framework by Sutherland Shire Council to guide future housing choice, streetscape revitalisation, active transport links, open space enhancements, and commercial growth across Caringbah and Cronulla town centres.
Caringbah Town Centre Park
A new community park is being planned for the Caringbah Town Centre at the corner of Willarong Road and the Kingsway. Sutherland Shire Council purchased the residential land at 155 and 157 Willarong Road in 2022 using developer contributions, combining it with an adjoining council car park to create a 2,213 square metre site. The dwellings were demolished in February 2025 and the site has been re-turfed while planning continues. Community consultation on the park's use ran from March to April 2025, with results now informing a detailed concept design due for further community review by mid 2026.The park will provide additional open space, improved footpaths, a local ground or play space, seating, a bike rack and landscaping for the growing Caringbah community. Council has allocated 2.75 million AUD to the project in its 2026-27 capital works program, with construction expected to start in mid to late 2026.
Live Caringbah
Live Caringbah is a contemporary coastal mixed-use development by Landmark Group in the Caringbah Medical Precinct. The project features approximately 288 designer apartments (1, 2, and 3-bedroom) across two eight-storey towers, alongside a five-storey medical/health facility. Designed by DKO Architecture, amenities include rooftop gardens, yoga lawns, and work-from-home spaces. Originally approved in April 2024, construction commenced in August 2025. The development is backed by Landmark's 10-year Structural Guarantee.
Kingsway Apartment Development
A proposed 20-storey mixed-use development comprising approximately 250 residential apartments with 10% designated affordable housing, three ground-level retail shopfronts, and a commercial office building positioned directly opposite Caringbah railway station.
Caringbah Greens
A mixed-use redevelopment of the historic Caringbah Bowling Club featuring coastal-inspired apartments across three buildings designed by DKO Architecture. The project includes a new modern clubhouse, bistro, two bowling greens, central playground, and landscaped rooftop terraces.
7,999 residents of Caringbah are employed, from a labour force of 8,373. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 72.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 17,106, about 120% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Caringbah features a highly educated local workforce with an established professional services footprint, a stable local job market, and an unemployment rate standing at 4.5%. Total employed residents numbered 7,999 as of March 2026. The local jobless rate sits 0.3% above the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while the labour force participation rate reaches 72.3%, exceeding the metropolitan average of 68.9%. In addition, 37.9% of local workers reported working from home at the Census, although this proportion was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 pandemic movement restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
Construction represents a distinct area of local specialization, employing workers at 1.5 times the regional concentration. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for 8.1% of employment locally, below the 11.5% regional share. A balance of 1.0 jobs located in the area for each resident worker at the Census demonstrates a solid local employment base. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM figures indicates that across the preceding 12-month period, local employment expanded by 0.2% while the total workforce grew by 0.5%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw both employment and the labour force rise by 1.9%, with a slight decline in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour trends. Nationally, jobs are projected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across different industries. Mapping these sector-level expectations against the local industry breakdown indicates that Caringbah employment could expand by 6.7% across five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this illustrative calculation uses simple weighting extrapolation without adjusting for localized population trajectories).
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Median household income in Caringbah is $1,894 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,020 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,364 a year against an average of $97,205. The average runs 44% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's release of postcode ATO statistics for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Caringbah SA2 recorded a median income of $67,364 and an average of $97,205, substantially outperforming national figures and exceeding the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 elevates estimated local figures to approximately $74,316 (median) and $107,237 (average) by March 2026. Census 2021 data placed individual weekly earnings at $1,020, sitting at the 80th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 31.2% of local earners (4,465 individuals), closely matching the regional proportion of 30.9%.
While housing costs take up 20.3% of earnings, elevated income levels place disposable earnings at the 53rd percentile, with the area ranking in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Caringbah had 5,323 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 28% detached houses and 44% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,544 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the residential landscape in Caringbah is composed of 28.3% separate houses and 71.6% medium- to high-density dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other configurations), diverging from the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 26.8%, marginally lower than metropolitan benchmarks, with 34.7% of properties held under a mortgage and 38.5% occupied by renters. The median monthly mortgage repayment reached $2,544, higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427 and significantly above the Australian median of $1,863. The median weekly rental rate was $470, matching Sydney metro's $470 while standing well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Caringbah counted 5,323 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,926 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 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 63.6%, consisting of couples with children (27.9%), couples without children (23.0%), and single parent families (11.7%). The remaining 36.4% comprises non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households at 33.0% along with group households at 3.4%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.5% of adults in Caringbah hold a university qualification, including 20.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 25.6% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,951 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,095 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 among Caringbah residents aged 15+ shows lower tertiary rates than the broader metropolitan area, with 28.5% possessing university qualifications compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share of higher education credentials at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Conversely, vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 38.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (25.6%) and advanced diplomas (12.7%). A significant portion of the local community is engaged in study, with 28.1% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
Specifically, 9.4% attend primary school, 6.4% are in secondary school, and 4.9% are enrolled in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Caringbah reaches 101 stops on 37 routes, timetabled for about 3,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 transport connectivity in Caringbah comprises 101 operational transit stops across rail and bus networks, served by 37 distinct routes delivering a combined 3,593 weekly trips. Commuter access is rated as excellent, with dwellings positioned an average of 125 meters from their nearest transit point. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, outward commuting is standard: private vehicles account for 82% of travel, while 7% commute by train and 6% walk. Household motor vehicle ownership sits at 1.0 vehicle per home, beneath regional levels. Furthermore, 37.9% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 conditions.
Transit networks operate an average of 513 daily scheduled trips across all routes, providing roughly 35 trips weekly per transit stop. The local network structure reflects close access across the 100 nearest transit stops surrounding the suburb centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.4% of residents in Caringbah report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.7% 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates show that Caringbah maintains above-average health metrics, displaying typical incidence rates for general health conditions across all age demographics. A notable 70% of residents (9,976 people) hold private health insurance, a rate well above the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national figure of 55.7%. Mental health disorders and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 7.5 and 7.3% of the community respectively, whereas 72.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Overall health among residents aged under 65 trends higher than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.2% of the population (2,321 people) and exhibit favorable health metrics that align with broader national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Caringbah is largely Australian-born, at 77.6% of residents, with 15.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.9%) and Australian (25.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Caringbah exhibits higher cultural diversity than average, with 22.4% of its resident base born abroad and 15.8% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 57.5% of residents, in comparison to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage, English ancestry leads at 26.9% of the population, well above the 19.0% recorded across Greater Sydney, followed by Australian ancestry at 25.4% compared to the regional 17.8%, and Irish ancestry at 8.9%. Other cultural backgrounds also show distinct local variations, including Greek ancestry at 2.3% (vs 1.9% regionally), Russian at 0.9% (vs 0.4%), and Serbian at 0.5% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Caringbah is 37. 27.2% 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 Caringbah aligns closely with Greater Sydney, showing a maximum variation of 3.4 percentage points across age cohorts. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 37, matching the 2021 Census figure as well as the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census. The most noticeable adjustment since the Census is within the 0 - 24 age bracket, which declined from 28.7% to an estimated 27.1% of the population. By 2041, seniors aged 65+ are expected to drive growth by adding 950 residents (a 41% increase) to reach 3,272, while younger and middle-aged adult brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Caringbah
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 13 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 414 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,858 at the 2021 Census → 14,314 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 (128011602). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.