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The median house price in Carlingford - East is $2.38m, with units at $718k. House values have moved 3.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Carlingford - East has an estimated 12,005 residents, up from 11,622 at the 2021 Census — a change of 383 people, or 3.3%. That puts 3,219 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 population residing in Carlingford - East stands at approximately 12,005 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 383 people (3.3%) compared to the 11,622 people counted during the 2021 Census. Such growth is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 11,981 as of June 2025 alongside 19 validated new addresses registered following the Census. With a density of 3,218 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the upper quartile among nationwide areas evaluated by AreaSearch. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for demographic expansion, generating roughly 95.6% of recent population additions.
Population projections produced by ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In instances where these figures are unavailable, SA2 projections issued by the NSW State Government in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are referenced. Age-specific expansion rates derived from these sources are likewise projected across all districts between 2032 and 2041. Looking ahead, local expansion is forecast to track slightly under the national median for Australian statistical areas, with an anticipated increase of 822 persons up to 2041 based on current annual ERP metrics, which equates to an overall gain of 6.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
252 new dwellings have been approved in Carlingford - East over the past five years, an average of 50 a year. That is 4.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 50 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 54% 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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Carlingford - East experiences steady planning activity with approximately 50 residential building approvals granted annually, culminating in 252 homes across the past 5 financial years. Given that incoming population growth averaged just 0.7 people per year for every home constructed during the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), the supply pipeline matches or outpaces demand, broadening prospective purchaser options and establishing headroom for demographic increases beyond projected levels. Concurrently, newly approved dwellings carry an average construction cost of $595,000—moderately higher than regional figures—reflecting a commitment to superior build standards.
Commercial development remains subdued, with only $883,000 in commercial approvals logged during this financial year. Construction intensity in Carlingford - East is considerably subdued when contrasted with Greater Sydney, sitting 67.0% below the broader metropolitan per-capita average. This constrained delivery of new housing tends to bolster underlying buyer interest and asset values across the established market. Compositionally, approved construction comprises 54.0% detached houses and 46.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering a diverse range of dwelling types spanning family residences to budget-friendly compact formats. Generating roughly 248 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood displays typical low-density urban planning traits. Demographic outlooks indicate that Carlingford - East is slated to expand by 798 residents up to 2041, based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly calculations. Given ongoing construction rates, the future supply pipeline appears well positioned to accommodate demand, fostering advantageous market conditions for purchasers and potentially accommodating residential growth beyond existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Carlingford - East
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Carlingford - East, worth an estimated $165 million. A further 174 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $92.5 billion. 55 are already under construction and 82 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 economic and social outcomes are strongly driven by capital works, major development schemes, and public planning programs. AreaSearch has pinpointed 8 key infrastructure initiatives anticipated to influence the district. Prominent among these works are the Carlingford Precinct Public Domain Plan & Parklands Development, The Carling by Meriton, Carlingford West Public School and Cumberland High School Upgrade, as well as the Pennant Hills Road and North Rocks Road Upgrade, with further specifics on relevant projects outlined below.
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Carlingford Precinct Public Domain Plan & Parklands Development
A comprehensive plan adopted in September 2025 to guide the design and improvement of public spaces in the Carlingford Precinct. The Carlingford Parklands Landscape Design Plan covers four reserves with new play spaces, multi-use courts, fitness stations, an off-leash dog park, improved lighting, and seating. Stage one works will begin with upgrades to Thallon Street East and West Reserves.
The Carling by Meriton
A major mixed-use precinct featuring seven luxury residential towers reaching up to 29 storeys, providing 629 apartments. The development includes a retail plaza with a national supermarket, cafes, and restaurants, as well as an onsite childcare centre. A significant feature is the $20 million, three-storey Carlingford Community Centre and Library (3,000 sqm) delivered in partnership with the City of Parramatta. Residents have access to a 4,700 sqm Central Park and resort-style facilities including a pool, spa, sauna, gym, and rooftop BBQ areas.
Blossom Carlingford
Collection of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments with north-facing orientation overlooking park setting. Designed by DKO architects. Features on-site childcare centre, gym, and 1,500sqm private park. Includes Latent Defects Insurance protection.
Thallon Street Towers (9-11 & 11-17 Shirley Street)
Two 12-storey towers delivering 178 apartments combined, with ground-floor retail, food and beverage precincts, childcare centre and communal recreational facilities.
Regis Carlingford Aged Care Facility
Construction of a three-storey, 110-bed residential aged care facility on a 7,065 square metre site at 43-47 Murray Farm Road and 13-19 Watton Road, Carlingford. Developed by Regis Healthcare Limited as part of its NSW greenfield expansion program, the facility will deliver modern aged care services to the north-western Sydney community. The original DA was modified via Section 4.56 to remove a tanked basement requirement. Construction commenced in 2025 with completion anticipated in 2027.
Carlingford West Public School and Cumberland High School Upgrade
A major 230 million dollar redevelopment delivering 56 new permanent classrooms at Carlingford West Public School and 77 new or upgraded classrooms at Cumberland High School. The project replaces over 130 demountables with modern facilities including new libraries, multipurpose halls, canteens, and specialist workshops. As of April 2026, many new buildings are complete and occupied, with remaining landscaping and internal refurbishments on track for total project finalization in mid-2026.
Pennant Hills Road and North Rocks Road Upgrade
Major intersection upgrade by Transport for NSW to ease congestion, reduce travel times, and improve road safety. Funded as part of the $450 million Urban Roads Congestion Program, the project involves widening Pennant Hills Road between Woodstock Avenue and Murray Farm Road to provide an additional through lane in each direction, upgrading pedestrian crossings, and installing new turning lanes on North Rocks Road. Ward Civil and Environmental Engineering is executing the works.
88 Livie Carlingford Development
A 9-storey residential apartment development featuring 88 contemporary apartments with multi-level basement parking and communal amenities, located directly opposite Carlingford Court.
6,779 residents of Carlingford - East are employed, from a labour force of 6,912. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 69.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,850, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour force in Carlingford - East is distinguished by advanced educational qualifications and robust engagement in the technology sector, alongside a minimal jobless rate of 1.9% and an estimated 3.4% rise in employed persons over the past year. By March 2026, employed residents reached 6,779, with the local unemployment rate tracking 2.2% under the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%, while overall labour force involvement aligns closely with the regional level of 68.9%. Census figures revealed a substantial 54.8% of workers operating from home, though the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions during that period must be noted.
Resident workers are primarily occupied across professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing accounts for merely 3.3% of the local workforce, trailing the Greater Sydney level of 5.3%. A comparison between resident numbers and Census working population figures suggests this largely suburban enclave provides relatively few jobs within its borders. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 3.4% as the local labour force expanded by 3.3%, keeping overall joblessness largely unchanged. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% increase in the labour force, accompanied by a slight drop in unemployment. Forward-looking employment estimates published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment trends across Carlingford - East. These five- and ten-year national outlooks have been weighted against the local occupational structure to gauge long-term trajectory. Across the country, aggregate jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variations across different industry groups. Projecting these industry trends onto Carlingford - East's workforce profile points to local job gains of 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighting calculation rather than an assessment of local demographic dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Carlingford - East is $2,143 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $789 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,083 a year against an average of $78,201. 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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ATO taxation data at the postcode level compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that earnings in the Carlingford - East SA2 outpace national norms, showing a median income of $56,083 and an average income of $78,201. For context, Greater Sydney recorded a median income of $60,817 alongside an average income of $83,003. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% measured since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $61,871 (median) and $86,271 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 places local household income in the 74th percentile ($2,143 weekly), while individual income sits in the 47th percentile.
The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which encompasses 29.1% of the population (3,493 people), closely mirroring the 30.9% share seen regionally. Top earners form a large contingent, with 34.2% taking in more than $3,000 weekly, reflecting significant local spending capacity. Although accommodation costs absorb 16.5% of earnings, solid household revenue ensures disposable income maintains a 74th percentile standing, positioning the district in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Carlingford - East had 3,815 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 22% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing composition in Carlingford - East at the latest Census was split between 66.8% freestanding houses and 33.2% other residential forms (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), differing from the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Carlingford - East stood well above the Sydney metro benchmark at 37.8%, while the remainder of homes were held under a mortgage (36.7%) or tenanted (25.5%). The typical monthly mortgage repayment reached $2,600, eclipsing the Sydney metro average of $2,427, whereas the median weekly rent was $520 compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
On a nationwide scale, mortgage commitments in Carlingford - East significantly exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably higher than the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Carlingford - East counted 3,815 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 82.8%, broken down into couples with children (49.2%), couples without children (22.0%), and single parent families (10.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.2%, comprising lone person residences at 15.7% and group households at 1.5%. The typical household consists of 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
48.0% of adults in Carlingford - East hold a university qualification, including 30.4% with a bachelor degree and 14.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 11.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,970 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,106 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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Academic credentials throughout Carlingford - East outdistance broader state and national levels, with 48.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, versus 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% across Australia. This concentration of higher education underpins strong capability in knowledge-driven occupations. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 30.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (14.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational qualifications represent 22.2% of credentials among residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (11.5%) and advanced diplomas (10.7%). Active participation in study is prominent across the suburb, with 32.7% of all inhabitants enrolled in an educational course.
Broken down by level, 10.4% attend primary school, 9.7% are in secondary education, and 7.1% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Carlingford - East reaches 71 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of public transit infrastructure shows 71 operational stops situated throughout Carlingford - East, providing bus connectivity across 39 distinct routes that generate 3,060 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 158 meters to the closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, the majority of trips are outbound, with private vehicle transport accounting for 79% of journeys and rail transit capturing 11%. Private car ownership stands at 1.4 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding regional averages. Furthermore, 54.8% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, a figure likely influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Transit services run at a combined volume of 437 trips per day across the network, delivering an average of around 43 weekly trips at each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.2% of residents in Carlingford - East report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 97% of areas nationally. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.0 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's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic health incidence highlights positive overall wellness in Carlingford - East, showing minimal occurrence of common medical ailments across all age demographics. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by roughly 58% of the community (~6,962 people). Arthritis and asthma rank as the most prevalent health issues in the district, diagnosed in 5.7 and 5.2% of the population, respectively, while 77.2% of residents reported having no medical conditions at all, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.8% of the area (2,491 people), higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney.
Older community members experience notably strong health metrics, although their comparative standing nationally is slightly below that of the wider local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.7% of Carlingford - East residents were born overseas and 58.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (30.5%) and English (12.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Culturally diverse demographics define Carlingford - East, where 58.8% of residents converse in a language other than English at home and 52.7% were born overseas. Christianity represents the predominant faith at 45.8% of the local population. Buddhism displays the most pronounced concentration relative to the metropolitan benchmark, accounting for 5.8% of local residents compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Evaluating ancestral background via parental birthplace, the three largest heritage groups in Carlingford - East are Chinese at 30.5% (substantially exceeding the regional proportion of 8.4%), English at 12.8% (well beneath the regional average of 19.0%), and Australian at 12.6% (below the 17.8% recorded regionally).
Pronounced differences also appear across other cultural communities, including Korean at 6.6% (versus 1.1% regionally), Lebanese at 1.8% (versus 2.6%), and Sri Lankan at 0.6% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carlingford - East is 41. 23.0% 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 Carlingford - East is noticeably older than that of Greater Sydney. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates show that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) constitute 20.8% of the suburb, compared with 15.5% regionally, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 23.3%, below the regional benchmark of 31.4%. The median age is estimated at 41, matching the figure recorded in the 2021 Census and remaining 4 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 from that same Census. Since the Census, the share of retiree and elderly cohorts increased from 18.7% to an estimated 20.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, the largest numerical expansion is forecast within retiree and elderly cohorts, climbing by 1,160 residents (47%) to reach 3,651. In contrast, contractions are anticipated among young to middle aged adults, as well as children and young adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Carlingford - East
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 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 | Sep 2026 last 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 | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,622 at the 2021 Census → 12,005 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 (125021711). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.