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The median house price in Carlingford - East is $2.46m, with units at $718k. House values have moved 4.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Carlingford - East has an estimated 12,002 residents, up from 11,622 at the 2021 Census — a change of 380 people, or 3.3%. That puts 3,218 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 for Carlingford - East stands at approximately 12,002 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 380 residents (3.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 11,622 individuals. This shift is calculated using the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 11,981 combined with 18 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 3,217 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all Australian territories analyzed. The main driver of this population growth has been overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 95.6% of the total demographic increase in recent times.
AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as the baseline. For locations where this data is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Demographic growth projections by age bracket from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the district is projected to experience population expansion slightly below the national median, gaining 831 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, which translates to a overall rise of 6.8% over the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
234 new dwellings have been approved in Carlingford - East over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That is 4.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 40 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 53% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 49, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Carlingford - East averages approximately 46 residential building approvals annually, with a total of 234 residential approvals registered over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 45 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. Because the ratio of new residents to each built home averaged just 0.8 over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the supply of housing is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, giving home buyers more options while supporting population growth beyond predicted levels. The average construction cost of these new homes is $486,000, indicating that builders are targeting the higher-end market with premium projects.
Additionally, $883,000 in commercial development approvals have been logged in the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. In comparison to the broader Greater Sydney region, building approvals in Carlingford - East are much lower, trailing the regional average per capita by 61.0%. This limited supply of new projects tends to support demand and values for existing residential properties. Approved construction is split between detached houses at 52.0% and medium to high-density options at 48.0%, with an increasing variety of townhouses and apartments offering housing choices at multiple price levels, ranging from traditional family residences to cheaper, smaller options. With approximately 287 people per building approval, Carlingford - East represents a low-density environment. Future demographic modeling indicates Carlingford - East will add 810 residents up to 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. At current building rates, the supply of new homes should comfortably satisfy this demand, establishing positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Carlingford - East, worth an estimated $165 million. A further 162 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $95.5 billion. 53 are already under construction and 73 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 infrastructure projects, significant developments, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 8 active projects that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent works include the Carlingford Precinct Public Domain Plan & Parklands Development, the Meriton development known as The Carling, upgrades to Carlingford West Public School and Cumberland High School, and road improvements along Pennant Hills Road and North Rocks Road, with details of the most significant projects provided 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.
Cielo Epping
Mixed-use development by Meriton featuring Epping's tallest tower at 29 levels with 209 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, designed with Studio SC. Includes premium finishes, sustainable features, onsite childcare centre, two retail shops, gym, sauna, outdoor pool, BBQ pavilion, and a level 26 rooftop garden. Located 4 minutes walk from Epping Train and Metro Station.
6,779 residents of Carlingford - East are employed, from a labour force of 6,912. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 70.1%. 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 9,846, 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 workforce in Carlingford - East is highly qualified, with a particularly strong concentration of professionals in the technology sector, a low unemployment rate of 1.9%, and a 3.4% rise in estimated jobs over the past year. In March 2026, there were 6,779 employed locals, and the unemployment rate sat 2.2% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation mirrored the Greater Sydney level of 69.1%. Census records show that a high proportion of 54.8% of employed residents worked from their homes, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing accounts for only 3.3% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 5.3%. Given the difference between the Census working population and the resident population, this residential enclave provides relatively few local job opportunities. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12-month period, employment rose by 3.4% and the labor force expanded by 3.3%, while the unemployment level remained steady. For comparison, Greater Sydney experienced employment expansion of 1.9%, labor force growth of 1.9%, and a minor decrease in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide context for future workforce demand in Carlingford - East. These five-year and ten-year national projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry trends to the occupational structure of Carlingford - East suggests local employment could grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for illustration that does not incorporate localized population adjustments.
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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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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Carlingford - East SA2 are exceptionally high by national standards, with a median of $56,083 and an average of $78,201. This compares to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated to be roughly $61,871 for median income and $86,271 for average income as of March 2026. Census findings show that household incomes are in the 74th percentile at $2,143 per week, while individual incomes place in the 47th percentile.
The largest income bracket contains 29.1% of residents (3,492 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns with regional patterns where 30.9% fall into this bracket. The high proportion of top earners, with 34.2% earning more than $3,000 weekly, points to strong household financial capacity. High accommodation costs account for 16.5% of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable income in the 74th percentile, and the area ranks in the 9th decile on the SEIFA index for income.
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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Data from the latest Census shows that the housing stock in Carlingford - East is made up of 66.8% freestanding houses and 33.2% other housing types, including townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in Carlingford - East are significantly higher than the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 37.8%, while the remaining properties are either under mortgage (36.7%) or occupied by tenants (25.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 is higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $520 also exceeds the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Carlingford - East are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are also well above the national median 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 make up the vast majority of local households at 82.8%, consisting of couples with children at 49.2%, couples without children at 22.0%, and single-parent homes at 10.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.2%, with single-person households representing 15.7% and group housing making up 1.5%. The median household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than 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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Residents of Carlingford - East exhibit exceptional levels of education, with 48.0% of the population aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to national and state averages of 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational lead positions the community well to benefit from knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 30.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education accounts for 22.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, divided between advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificate level qualifications at 11.5%.
Enrolment rates are high throughout the area, with 32.7% of the population participating in some form of structured learning. This group includes 10.4% attending primary schools, 9.7% in secondary schools, and 7.1% enrolled in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Carlingford - East reaches 69 stops on 38 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 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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Public transport infrastructure includes 69 passenger stops in Carlingford - East, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 38 separate transit routes, which support 2,495 passenger journeys per week. Transport links are excellent, with residents living an average of 158 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, many workers travel outside the area to work, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 79%, while 11% travel by train. Households own an average of 1.4 cars, which is higher than the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 54.8%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic conditions. Transit routes average 356 daily services across the network, which translates to roughly 36 passenger services per week at each individual stop.
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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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Analysis of mortality statistics and the occurrence of long-term health issues indicates excellent health outcomes in Carlingford - East, with very low rates of common illnesses across all demographics, and private health insurance coverage is high, covering approximately 58% of the population (~6,961 people). The most prevalent health issues reported among residents are arthritis and asthma, which affect 5.7 and 5.2% of the population, respectively, while 77.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and older make up 20.8% of the local population (2,497 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Older residents show strong health profiles, although their national health ranking is lower than that of the broader local population.
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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Carlingford - East ranks among the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 58.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 52.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, represented by 45.8% of the local population. Buddhism shows a notable overrepresentation locally, accounting for 5.8% of residents compared to 4.1% across the broader Greater Sydney region. Regarding family heritage, the most common backgrounds in Carlingford - East are Chinese at 30.5% of the population, which is much higher than the metropolitan average of 8.4%, followed by English at 12.8%, which is below the metropolitan average of 19.0%, and Australian at 12.6%, also below the regional average of 17.8%.
There are also significant differences in other backgrounds, with Korean heritage highly represented at 6.6% of residents compared to 1.1% regionally, while Lebanese heritage stands at 1.8% compared to 2.6% regionally, and Sri Lankan heritage is at 0.6% compared to 0.3% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carlingford - East is 41. 22.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Carlingford - East is 41 years, which is older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 5 - 14 age group is highly represented at 14.0% of the population compared to the city average, while the 25 - 34 bracket is lower at 9.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 12.6% to 13.8%, and the 65 to 74 age group rose from 9.1% to 10.1%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 12.6% to 11.3%.
Age projections suggest the local demographic mix will change significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 bracket is expected to grow the fastest, increasing by 76% or 647 people to reach 1,495. This demographic shift is led by residents aged 65 and older, who represent 81% of the expected growth, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are projected to contract.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 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 — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,622 at the 2021 Census → 12,002 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (125021711). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.