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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Chatswood - East is $4.09m, with units at $1.18m. House values have moved 3.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Chatswood - East has an estimated 21,649 residents, up from 19,601 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,048 people, or 10.4%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 167 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 97.9% of that increase. That puts 6,349 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 of Chatswood - East stands at approximately 21,649 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,048 individuals (10.4%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 19,601 people. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 21,644, along with 167 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With these numbers, the population density reaches 6,348 persons per square kilometer, placing this location in the top 10% of all areas analyzed across the nation and highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 10.4% expansion rate recorded in Chatswood - East since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (5.9%) as well as the state overall, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 97.9% of the total population increase in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For any SA2 regions lacking this dataset, AreaSearch relies on SA2-level projections from the NSW State Government, released in 2022 using 2021 as a base. Projected growth rates for specific age groups derived from these sources are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic patterns, future population growth is expected to exceed the national median, with the community projected to add 3,415 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, translating to a total growth of 15.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
367 new dwellings have been approved in Chatswood - East over the past five years, an average of 73 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, well below 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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In Chatswood - East, property development has averaged approximately 73 dwelling approvals each year, resulting in 367 total residential approvals over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 8 approvals have been documented. During the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, each new residence constructed corresponded to an average increase of 2.8 new residents, indicating strong demand that supports local property values. The average cost of these new builds is $549,000, which highlights a developer focus on high-end, premium properties. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $29.8 million in the current financial year, demonstrating solid progress in commercial construction activity.
When compared to Greater Sydney, the per-capita building activity in Chatswood - East is only about 56%, placing it in the 43rd percentile among all areas evaluated nationwide, which limits options for buyers while driving up demand for pre-existing homes. This volume of development is also below the national norm, reflecting the established character of the suburb and pointing to possible planning constraints. The mix of new housing approvals consists of 17.0% detached houses and 83.0% medium-to-high density options like townhouses or apartments. This preference for denser housing styles offers more affordable entry points and appeals to downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time home buyers. With roughly 655 people for each approved dwelling, Chatswood - East shows the characteristics of a highly mature property market. Looking forward, the population of Chatswood - East is projected to rise by 3,410 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not accelerate, the supply of new housing may not keep pace with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward pressure on property prices.
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 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Chatswood - East, worth an estimated $5.5 billion. A further 130 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $47.6 billion. 33 are already under construction and 69 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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, major developments, and urban planning policies are key factors influencing local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 35 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the Chatswood Chase Redevelopment, the Coronation Property Mixed-Use Development, the Chatswood Grand Residences, and the 10 Gordon Avenue Development, with detailed information on the most significant projects provided below.
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Chatswood Dive Site Build-to-Rent Precinct
Redevelopment of the former Sydney Metro Chatswood Dive site into a major mixed-use district, featuring 180 essential worker build-to-rent apartments in a 23-storey building for Stage 1, up to 1,500 total dwellings across the masterplan, central green space, retail, and community restoration of historic Mowbray House.
Coronation Archer Street Chatswood
A $250 million, 32-storey State Significant Development delivering over 150 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments and penthouses, including 41 affordable units. Ground-level podium provides approximately 2,500sqm of retail and commercial space. A heritage-listed building on site is sensitively restored for fine dining and wellness uses, complemented by communal landscaped open space. Designed by Woods Bagot. Groundbreaking occurred April 2025 with completion targeted Q1 2027.
Chatswood Chase Redevelopment
The $625 million transformation of Chatswood Chase into a premier luxury retail and lifestyle destination reached completion in April 2026. The project delivered a new luxury precinct on Level One featuring 23 global brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior, alongside the Chase Market fresh food hall and a reimagined dining precinct. Physical works included internal reconfiguration, new skylight atria, and significant upgrades to the Victoria Avenue entry and external facades.
Mandarin Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the existing Mandarin Centre in Chatswood into a 32-storey mixed-use tower designed by SOM, comprising 325 residential apartments (including 5 percent affordable housing), a 4-storey retail and commercial podium, co-working rooms, and rooftop spaces. The $1.2 billion project is proceeding via a State Significant Development Application.
641-653 & 655A Pacific Highway Development
Planning proposal and precinct development control plan for twin 27-storey mixed-use towers providing 319 residential apartments, affordable housing, and a commercial podium along the Pacific Highway corridor.
Novus on Victoria
A 46-storey build-to-rent tower approved by the NSW Independent Planning Commission on 3 March 2026, comprising 260 rental apartments above ground and first floor retail premises (1,110 sqm). Resident amenities include a pool, cold plunge, sauna, gym, co-working spaces, outdoor terraces, resident lounge, private dining, dog park and rooftop facilities. Three basement levels provide car share spaces, plant and servicing. Designed by Fender Katsalidis (FK). Construction is expected to commence in 2026 and complete by 2029.
Chatswood Grand Residences
The CBD's largest residential development in the last decade featuring 332 new homes across two 36-storey mixed-use residential towers with 308 apartments plus 24 live-work units. Includes on-site 80-place childcare centre, retail and dining facilities, premium resort-style amenities including luxe swimming pool, spa, sauna, BBQ areas, outdoor gym and wellness space.
Ellis Street Shop Top Housing
Demolition of existing residential unit building and construction of a 14-storey shop top housing development with 3 storeys of retail/commercial use, communal facilities, 4 levels of basement car parking, landscaping, and associated works. Designed by Make Architects to achieve a 5 Star Green Star rating, featuring 28 two and three-bedroom apartments plus 1 four-bedroom penthouse with dual-aspect balconies and cross-ventilation.
11,118 residents of Chatswood - East are employed, from a labour force of 11,635. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 62.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 28,712, about 133% 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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The Chatswood - East area features a highly skilled labor pool, with the technology industry being especially prominent, an unemployment rate of 4.4%, and an estimated employment growth of 2.9% over the last year. As of March 2026, there are 11,118 residents employed, while the local unemployment rate sits at 0.3% higher than Greater Sydney's 4.1%, and workforce participation falls well behind the metropolitan average of 69.1% at 62.6%. Census data indicates that a substantial 56.3% of residents worked from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary industries employing local residents are professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The local economy is highly specialized in finance & insurance, where the proportion of workers is 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, construction has a relatively small footprint, employing 4.3% of the workforce compared to 8.6% across the wider region. With 1.2 jobs available locally for every resident worker at the time of the Census, the area serves as a major employment center, drawing in workers from neighboring suburbs. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, local employment expanded by 2.9% while the total labor force grew by 1.4%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 1.4 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% increase in the labor force, and a minor reduction in unemployment. Employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand in Chatswood - East. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Applying these sector-specific trends to the local industry mix suggests Chatswood - East could see employment increases of 7.4% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Chatswood - East is $2,123 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $912 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,015 a year against an average of $92,022. The average runs 61% 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, the Chatswood - East SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $57,015 and an average taxpayer income of $92,022. These figures are among the highest nationwide, compared to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) for Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, estimated income levels as of March 2026 would be approximately $62,899 for the median and $101,519 for the average. Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes in Chatswood - East rank in the 71st percentile nationally.
The most common weekly earnings bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for 29.8% of residents (6,451 people), matching the broader metropolitan pattern where 30.9% of the population falls into this range. The high percentage of top-tier earners (34.3% earning more than $3,000/week) demonstrates substantial financial capacity within the community. Although residents allocate 21.2% of their income to housing costs, strong overall earnings keep disposable income levels in the 65th percentile, and the suburb ranks in the 9th decile on the SEIFA index for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Chatswood - East had 7,295 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 26% detached houses and 70% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 55% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $590 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 96% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Chatswood - East at the time of the last Census consisted of 25.8% free-standing houses and 74.2% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, differing from the wider Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Chatswood - East was slightly lower than the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 26.6%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (18.2%) or occupied by tenants (55.1%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was $3,000, which is significantly higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427.
Similarly, the median weekly rent was $590, compared to $470 across the metro region. On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Chatswood - East are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Chatswood - East counted 7,295 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,057 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 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 70.3%, consisting of couples with children at 32.9%, couples without children at 25.3%, and single-parent households at 10.4%. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.7% of the total, with single-person households representing 24.6% and shared group households making up 5.0%. The median household size of 2.5 individuals is slightly smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.3% of adults in Chatswood - East hold a university qualification, including 35.8% with a bachelor degree and 18.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 7.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,289 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,149 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 Chatswood - East demonstrate high levels of educational attainment compared to regional and national averages, with 57.3% of those aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the local workforce well for roles in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 35.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (18.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational training is held by 17.2% of the population aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (7.0%). Enrolment in education is strong, with 31.9% of the population currently participating in academic programs.
This comprises 8.9% of residents attending primary school, 8.3% in higher education, and 7.1% enrolled in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Chatswood - East reaches 92 stops on 99 routes, timetabled for about 21,600 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 0.5 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 analysis of public transport infrastructure shows 92 active stops in Chatswood - East, offering a combination of train, light rail, and bus services. These stops support 99 different routes, which facilitate 21,593 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 132 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of commutes are outbound. Private vehicles are the main transport mode at 48%, followed by trains at 22% and walking at 18%. Average vehicle ownership is 0.5 per household, which is below the regional average.
A high 56.3% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era working arrangements. Across all transport routes, there is an average of 3,084 service trips per day, which translates to approximately 234 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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81.5% of residents in Chatswood - East report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 97% of areas nationally. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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The local population exhibits very positive health profiles based on mortality statistics and the low prevalence of chronic health conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 67% of all residents (14,461 people) holding cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most frequently reported medical issues in the suburb, affecting 4.4 and 4.2% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 81.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is higher than the 74.6% average for Greater Sydney.
Individuals aged 65 and over represent 14.7% of the local population (3,184 people). The health metrics for these older residents are strong, with national rankings that closely mirror those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
65.1% of Chatswood - East residents were born overseas and 64.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (37.6%) and English (11.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Chatswood - East ranks among the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 64.6% of residents using a language other than English in their homes and 65.1% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 35.5% of the local population. Buddhism shows the most significant overrepresentation locally, with 7.7% of residents identifying as Buddhist compared to 4.1% across the Greater Sydney region. Based on parental country of birth, the top ancestral groups in Chatswood - East are Chinese at 37.6% (compared to the regional average of 8.4%), Other at 14.5%, and English at 11.2% (below the regional average of 19.0%).
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Korean heritage representing 5.2% of the population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Filipino heritage at 2.1% (compared to 2.0%), and Indian heritage at 3.8% (compared to 3.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Chatswood - East is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 36 years in Chatswood - East is close to the Greater Sydney median of 37 and slightly below the national median of 38. Compared to the metro region, there is a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (18.9%) but a smaller proportion of older adults aged 55 - 64 (7.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 11.1% to 14.8% of the population, while the 25 to 34 group rose from 16.7% to 18.9%. In contrast, young children aged 0 to 4 decreased from 5.1% to 3.5%, and adults aged 35 to 44 fell from 18.5% to 17.1%.
Projections suggest that the age structure will change significantly by 2041, with the 45 to 54 group expected to see the fastest growth of 30%, adding 800 people to reach a total of 3,487, while the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age brackets are projected to decline in numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Chatswood - 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 | Aug 2026 this month all 28 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 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 — 167 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,601 at the 2021 Census → 21,649 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 (121011684). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.