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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 Chester Hill - Sefton is $1.40m, with units at $656k. House values have moved 8.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Chester Hill - Sefton has an estimated 22,047 residents, up from 20,842 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,205 people, or 5.8%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 195 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 64.2% of that increase. That puts 3,033 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 assessments conducted by AreaSearch, Chester Hill - Sefton is home to approximately 22,047 residents as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,205 individuals (5.8%) from the 20,842 citizens recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 21,807 combined with 195 validated new addresses documented after the Census. With a density of 3,032 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top quartile of all Australian places analyzed. The region has shown steady development over the last ten years, maintaining a 1.5% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the broader SA3 zone, with international migration generating roughly 64.2% of the overall population increases in recent times.
Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as a starting point, are used for each SA2. In instances where SA2 data is unavailable, the 2022 NSW State Government projections based on 2021 numbers are applied. Growth dynamics by age category derived from these sources are extended to cover the period from 2032 to 2041. Anticipated gains in the local population are set to fall just short of the national median, with estimates pointing to a rise of 2,349 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a net increase of 9.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
583 new dwellings have been approved in Chester Hill - Sefton over the past five years, an average of 116 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 95 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 38% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 125, 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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An average of 1.7 individuals relocated to the district for every newly built home over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, which reflects a well-balanced relationship between supply and demand that encourages stable market trends. Approximately 116 residential building permits are registered annually in Chester Hill - Sefton, amounting to 583 approvals during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and an additional 115 approvals during FY-26 so far. Typical construction costs for new properties average $279,000, which sits below regional benchmarks and provides more budget-friendly alternatives for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $64.1 million have been logged in the current financial year, demonstrating active development in the business sector. Per capita building approvals in Chester Hill - Sefton run at about three-quarters of the level seen in Greater Sydney, placing the locality in the 71st percentile of all areas studied throughout Australia. Houses make up 72.0% of the current housing stock, but recent approvals consist of 38.0% detached houses and 62.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density options offers cheaper entry prices and accommodates investors, downsizers, and first-time buyers, representing a notable shift from historical trends due to shrinking supplies of developable land and changing lifestyles. Registering approximately 204 people per building approval, the area exhibits characteristics consistent with low density settings. Estimates from the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures indicate that Chester Hill - Sefton is on track to add 2,108 inhabitants by 2041. Given the current pace of building approvals, the supply of new dwellings is positioned to easily satisfy demand, ensuring favorable buying environments and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Chester Hill - Sefton, worth an estimated $758 million. A further 122 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $29.4 billion. 32 are already under construction and 51 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, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include the Villawood Town Centre Redevelopment (Kinara Place), Chester Square Redevelopment, Condell Park High School Upgrade, and Chester Hill Station Upgrade, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Chester Square Planning Proposal
Planning proposal PP-2024-548 for the renewal of Chester Square at 1 Leicester Street, Chester Hill by Holdmark Group. The proposal seeks LEP and DCP changes to enable a mixed-use precinct with about 515 dwellings, up to 12,400 sqm of retail floor space, 1,218 sqm of commercial space, at least 2,000 sqm of community space, a 2,800 sqm publicly accessible plaza, public domain upgrades to Waldron Road, Frost Lane and Charles Place, traffic lights at Waldron Road and Priam Street subject to Transport for NSW approval, and affordable housing contributions.The NSW Planning Portal lists the proposal in Gateway Implementation / post-exhibition, while Council's draft planning agreement exhibition closed on 2 February 2026 and is to be reported back to Council.
T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line Station Integration
Integration and upgrade of Birrong Station into the newly established T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line following the T3 Metro conversion, providing direct cross-platform interchanges, enhanced station access, active transport connections, and bus stop interchange improvements.
Chester Hill Station Upgrade
Transport for NSW Safe Accessible Transport program upgrading Chester Hill Station with a new lift, stairs, elevated concourse and walkway, upgraded canopies, accessible parking and kiss-and-ride, relocated taxi rank, upgraded bus interchange, accessible toilets, platform improvements, lighting, CCTV, bicycle parking and public domain enhancements. Construction remains underway with major rail possession works completed during 2026 ahead of planned completion in mid-2026.
Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre Upgrade
Modern library and community knowledge centre featuring expanded collection spaces, digital learning facilities, community meeting rooms, children's areas, technology hubs, and accessibility improvements to serve as a contemporary community focal point for learning and engagement.
101-103 Hector Street Sefton
Residential development project in nearby Sefton, contributing to the broader western Sydney housing supply and urban densification efforts.
Abel Tasman Village Seniors Housing
State Significant Development concept and Stage 1 for the $65 million redevelopment of the existing aged care site into five buildings. The project includes 55 independent living units and a 106-bed residential care facility with supporting amenities such as a dementia garden, retail space, basement parking, and communal areas.
77-79 Waldron Road Boarding House
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a four-storey boarding house comprising 50 boarding rooms, a manager's room, a communal room, a neighbourhood shop at ground floor level, and associated car-parking.
Chester Hill Co-Living
Six-storey mixed-use building at Chester Hill Village Centre with 566 m2 of office space, 767 m2 of retail space, a centre-based childcare facility, and 70 co-living private rooms. Design features include an open gallery for natural light, folded perforated screens on the facade, and a communal rooftop terrace.
8,146 residents of Chester Hill - Sefton are employed, from a labour force of 9,132. Unemployment sits at 10.8%, with participation at 52.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 labor pool in Chester Hill - Sefton is diverse and skilled, showing a 10.8% unemployment rate and an estimated 3.7% increase in employment over the preceding year. There were 8,146 employed residents as of March 2026, though the jobless rate of 6.7% exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1% and workforce participation is substantially lower at 52.4% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a notable 32.4% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing constitute the primary employment fields for the local workforce. Specialization in manufacturing is particularly pronounced, with the sector's share of employment reaching 1.8 times the regional benchmark. On the other hand, professional & technical roles account for only 5.8% of the local workforce compared to the regional representation of 11.5%. Comparing the count of Census workers against local residents suggests that this predominantly residential district provides relatively few local job options. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the latest 12-month period recorded a 3.7% expansion in employment alongside a 3.2% rise in the labor force, which lowered the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney registered a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% increase in the labor force, resulting in a nominal reduction. National forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a basis for analyzing future labor demand in Chester Hill - Sefton. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local workforce distribution to project future trends. Although overall employment across Australia is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the job structure of Chester Hill - Sefton indicates a local employment expansion of 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, utilizing a basic weighted calculation for demonstration purposes that excludes localized demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Chester Hill - Sefton is $1,415 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $517 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,233 a year against an average of $52,830. 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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Postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that Chester Hill - Sefton SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $43,233 and an average of $52,830. These figures are below the national average and contrast with Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $47,695 for the median and $58,282 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that individual weekly incomes rank at the 4th percentile ($517 weekly), whereas household incomes are higher at the 30th percentile.
The single largest income group consists of 6,680 residents (30.3% of the total) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is comparable to the 30.9% share recorded regionally. Financial stress from housing is prominent, with residents retaining only 77.7% of their income, which sits at the 21st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Chester Hill - Sefton had 5,785 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 13% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 28.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 35.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing composition of Chester Hill - Sefton consisted of 72.5% standalone houses and 27.5% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and flats, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership stood at 29.0%, mirroring the metropolitan Sydney level, with the remaining tenure comprised of properties with a mortgage (31.2%) or rented homes (39.8%). The median mortgage payment of $2,167 per month was considerably lower than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $400 was also lower than the metropolitan figure of $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Chester Hill - Sefton are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Chester Hill - Sefton counted 5,785 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,119 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 84% of areas nationally, against 16% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 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 households at 76.4%, consisting of couples with children (42.3%), couples without children (15.5%), and single parent households (16.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.6%, which is dominated by lone person households at 21.1% and group houses at 2.5%. The typical household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.4% of adults in Chester Hill - Sefton hold a university qualification, including 16.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.7% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 5,046 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 977 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational challenges are apparent in the locality, with university completion rates at 22.4%, which is far lower than the 39.1% average for the SA4 region, highlighting a key area for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 16.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 28.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (17.7%). Enrollment rates are high, with 38.3% of the population participating in some form of structured learning.
This group includes 12.4% in primary schools, 11.6% in secondary schools, and 6.9% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Chester Hill - Sefton reaches 162 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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A review of public transport options shows 162 active bus and train stops in Chester Hill - Sefton. These facilities are connected to 32 separate routes, which combine to support 3,037 passenger trips per week. Transport links are excellent, with residents living an average of 127 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary commute mode at 83% and trains accounting for 10%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 cars per dwelling, which is above the regional average, and 32.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Routes in the area run an average of 433 trips per day, which translates to about 18 weekly services for each individual stop. The map provided shows the locations of the 100 closest transit stops to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.1% of residents in Chester Hill - Sefton report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 displays excellent health metrics based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and chronic illness rates, with younger generations exhibiting low rates of common medical issues. However, private health insurance coverage is low at about 46% of the population (~10,207 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most frequent health issues in the area, affecting 6.1% and 5.8% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 77.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is higher than the 74.6% recorded in Greater Sydney.
Residents of working age are generally healthy with a low incidence of chronic illnesses. In Chester Hill - Sefton, 14.6% of the population is aged 65 and over (3,207 people), and senior health outcomes are above average, though they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
49.2% of Chester Hill - Sefton residents were born overseas and 70.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Lebanese (16.7%) and Chinese (12.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is exceptionally high in Chester Hill - Sefton, with 49.2% of the population born outside Australia and 70.3% using a language other than English at home. Islam is the most common religious affiliation, represented by 38.2% of the local population, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parent birthplaces, the largest groups represented in Chester Hill - Sefton are Other at 22.1% (well above the regional average of 16.0%), Lebanese at 16.7% (well above the regional average of 2.6%), and Chinese at 12.8%. Other notable ethnic backgrounds include Vietnamese at 11.6% of Chester Hill - Sefton (compared to 1.8% regionally), Samoan at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Korean at 0.8% (compared to 1.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Chester Hill - Sefton is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 29.9% 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 of 34 years in Chester Hill - Sefton is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 37 and younger than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a higher share of youth aged 15 - 24 (16.1%) but fewer residents aged 35 - 44 (12.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 14.7% to 16.1%, while the cohort aged 5 to 14 fell from 14.9% to 13.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 75 to 84 bracket expected to grow the most at 77%, adding 685 people to reach 1,578.
Seniors aged 65 and over are projected to account for 57% of total population growth, reflecting broader aging patterns, while declines are projected for children aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Chester Hill - Sefton
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 20 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 — 195 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (20,842 at the 2021 Census → 22,047 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 (125031479). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.