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The median house price in Colyton - Oxley Park is $1.15m, with units at $820k. House values have moved 8.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Colyton - Oxley Park has an estimated 13,953 residents, up from 13,028 at the 2021 Census — a change of 925 people, or 7.1%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 52.5% of that increase. That puts 3,001 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 AreaSearch's findings, the number of residents in Colyton - Oxley Park stood at approximately 13,953 in Aug 2026. This figure represents a rise of 925 individuals, which corresponds to a 7.1% increase from the 13,028 people counted during the 2021 Census. The adjustment is derived from the ABS estimate of 13,923 residents recorded in June 2025 plus 94 newly validated addresses added after the Census date. With a density of 3,000 persons per square kilometer, the area ranks within the upper quartile compared to other national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 7.1% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area at 5.4% and the SA4 region, establishing the locality as a leading growth zone. Natural growth accounted for roughly 52.5% of the total population increase observed in recent periods. Projections for SA2 districts utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year), supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (with a 2021 base year) where necessary. For the 2032 to 2041 period, age cohort growth trajectories from these datasets are applied across all locations. Future outlooks indicate population expansion tracking above the national median, with the community projected to gain 1,822 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall 12.8% rise across the 16-year timeframe.
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298 new dwellings have been approved in Colyton - Oxley Park over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 60 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 58% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Colyton - Oxley Park have averaged roughly 59 new homes per year, yielding 298 homes over the recent 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, construction activity generated an average of 3.6 new residents annually for each completed residence, indicating that dwelling additions are significantly trailing population growth. This supply shortfall typically intensifies purchaser competition and puts upward pressure on prices. Meanwhile, typical construction costs for new dwellings average $216,000—a level below regional benchmarks that highlights relative building affordability. On the non-residential front, commercial building approvals have reached $1.1 million during the ongoing financial year, underlining the district's overwhelmingly residential focus.
Per-capita construction volumes in Colyton - Oxley Park align closely with Greater Sydney averages, reflecting balanced local building activity relative to the wider metropolitan area. Recent residential approvals comprise 58.0% standalone houses alongside 42.0% attached dwellings, with an expanding pipeline of apartments and townhouses providing accessible entry points ranging from family properties to compact residences. This development pattern marks a clear departure from the prevailing local stock (currently 79.0% houses), driven by diminishing greenfield land availability, changing resident preferences, and demand for varied, budget-friendly housing choices. The current ratio of approximately 244 people per dwelling approval characterizes an evolving residential market. According to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Colyton - Oxley Park is expected to add 1,792 residents up to 2041. Given prevailing construction pipelines, residential delivery is well placed to satisfy upcoming accommodation needs, fostering supportive conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Colyton - Oxley Park, worth an estimated $2.28 billion. A further 105 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $80.6 billion. 28 are already under construction and 53 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic momentum and demographic performance are heavily shaped by planning frameworks and capital works. AreaSearch has pinpointed 11 key infrastructure initiatives poised to influence the district. Prominent projects include the M12 Motorway, Western Sydney Aerotropolis Infrastructure and Development, St Marys Station Upgrade and Metro Integration, and the Orchard Hills State-led Rezoning Proposal (Stage 1), with detailed analyses provided below for the most impactful schemes.
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M12 Motorway
16-kilometre toll-free, four-lane divided east-west motorway connecting the M7 Motorway at Cecil Hills to The Northern Road at Luddenham. Provides direct access to Western Sydney International Airport and includes multiple bridges, interchanges, and a shared user path.
Western Sydney Aerotropolis Infrastructure and Development
An 11,200-hectare economic and urban transformation precinct on the doorstep of the new Western Sydney International Airport, supported by over $28 billion in combined government investment and rapidly climbing private sector commitments. Anchor developments include Bradfield City Centre, the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility, the toll-free M12 Motorway, and major transport, water, and public open space infrastructure projects targeting over 100,000 long-term jobs.
St Marys Station Upgrade and Metro Integration
A major transport interchange project integrating the existing T1 Western Line with the new Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line. Key features include a new underground metro station, a 55-metre-long pedestrian concourse and footbridge via Harris and Hobart Streets, a northern pedestrian plaza, and a multi-storey commuter car park with over 250 additional spaces. The 23-kilometre metro line will connect St Marys to the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and Bradfield City Centre, with the metro expected to open in mid-to-late 2027 following delays from the original late 2026 target.A free interim bus service between St Marys and the airport was announced by the NSW Government in January 2026 to bridge the gap. The project is a key commitment under the Western Sydney City Deal and a vital gateway for the Western Parkland City.
Mount Druitt Town Centre Renewal and WSIG Projects
Blacktown City Council is delivering a major Mount Druitt town centre renewal program funded through the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program. Current works include the $40.6 million renewal of Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, where construction has commenced after the centre closed on 27 January 2026, and the $26.8 million revitalisation of Mount Druitt Hub, planned to start construction in early to mid 2026 and open in late 2027. The program also includes a new First Nations Cultural Hub, public garden, public domain and access improvements, and planning changes for a new developable mixed-use site in Mount Street to support the Mount Druitt Town Centre Masterplan.
St Marys Central Park
St Marys Central Park is a new civic park forming the green heart of the St Marys Town Centre renewal. Construction commenced in July 2026 following contractor appointment and early remediation works. The project includes a fenced childrens playspace with water play, entertainment space, event lawn, gardens, water features, pathways, seating, toilets and improved pedestrian connections between Queen Street, Coachmans Park and surrounding retail precincts.
Colyton Village Estate
Colyton Village Estate is a completed masterplanned residential community developed by Stockland in Colyton, western Sydney. The estate has delivered around 320 new homes along with local parks, playgrounds and landscaped open space close to established schools, shops and public transport. Construction and home building activity are largely complete, with the project functioning as an established neighbourhood by 2023.
St Marys Central Park Project
A $26.5M landmark civic green heart transformation in the St Marys town centre featuring playspaces, water play, open lawn areas, event performance spaces, amenities, and pedestrian pathways connected to Queen Street.
Anglicare Mount Druitt Affordable Housing
173 mixed tenure social and affordable housing units across three 8-storey towers with single level linked basement. Designed specifically for single women aged 55+ (45+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples). Includes ground floor community services, retail tenancy, and multiple community spaces. Part of NSW Government's Social and Affordable Housing Fund.
6,295 residents of Colyton - Oxley Park are employed, from a labour force of 6,702. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 61.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,175, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Colyton - Oxley Park features a diverse workforce across multiple sectors, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 6.1%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,295, while local joblessness stood 1.9% higher than the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney. Labour force participation also lagged metropolitan norms (61.5% compared to 68.9% regionally). In addition, 25.0% of local workers reported working from home during the Census, although these figures reflect the prevailing influence of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.
The district demonstrates a pronounced concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where local employment share is 2.2 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, engaging only 4.5% of the local workforce relative to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. Comparing the resident workforce against the number of local jobs captured in Census data illustrates that this largely residential community generates relatively few local employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that both the overall labour force and total employed persons contracted by 3.8% across the 12-month period, keeping the local unemployment rate steady. This trend diverged from Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% gain in employment, a 1.9% expansion in the labour force, and a slight reduction in joblessness. Further insights into prospective local labour demand can be drawn from national industry projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. While nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, anticipated expansion varies substantially across distinct industries. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the existing local industry composition suggests employment among residents could increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this extrapolation represents a simple proportional weighting for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Colyton - Oxley Park is $1,562 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $739 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,803 a year against an average of $62,321. 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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Aggregated ATO tax figures from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the Colyton - Oxley Park SA2 below national averages. Taxpayers in the SA2 recorded a median income of $57,803 and an average income of $62,321, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 reach approximately $63,768 (median) and $68,753 (average). Census 2021 statistics indicate that personal, family, and household earnings occupy modest brackets, placing between the 36th and 39th percentiles.
Furthermore, 36.8% of the local population (5,134 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring broader regional distributions where 30.9% earn within this range. Housing affordability constraints are pronounced, with uncommitted disposable earnings standing at 79.5%, which ranks at the 34th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Colyton - Oxley Park had 4,274 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 1% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 25.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the residential landscape of Colyton - Oxley Park consists of 78.7% houses and 21.3% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), compared with 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings throughout metropolitan Sydney. Outright home ownership in the suburb lags the broader city at 23.8%, with remaining households holding a mortgage (39.3%) or renting (36.8%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments of $1,950 and median weekly rental payments of $390 sit substantially below the Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470 respectively. However, on a nationwide basis, local mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents surpass the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Colyton - Oxley Park counted 4,274 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,577 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 21% 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 constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 75.7% of all households, encompassing couples with children (34.3%), couples without children (20.5%), and single parent families (19.4%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.3%, consisting of lone person households (21.1%) and group households (3.1%). The typical household size stands at 2.8 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.5% of adults in Colyton - Oxley Park hold a university qualification, including 11.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 84% of areas nationally. A further 26.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,030 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 930 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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Attainment figures highlight educational hurdles in the area, with 16.5% of residents holding higher education degrees compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney, presenting a key focus area for educational development. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share of tertiary qualifications at 11.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). In contrast, technical and trade training is widespread, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (26.1%) and advanced diplomas (9.0%). Community participation in study is substantial, with 32.5% of residents actively undertaking formal education. Enrolments are distributed across primary education (12.1%), secondary education (9.2%), and tertiary studies (3.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Colyton - Oxley Park reaches 86 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 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 1.3 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 networks within Colyton - Oxley Park encompass 86 active transport stops dedicated to bus transit. These facilities are served across 26 distinct routes, delivering 1,854 weekly passenger trips. Transport connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 157 meters. Given the suburban character of the area, daily commuting is primarily outward-bound, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel at 88%, alongside 6% by train. Private vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 per dwelling. Additionally, 25.0% of workers indicated working from home in the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the pandemic.
Transit services provide an average frequency of 264 trips per day across the collective network, generating roughly 21 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.7% of residents in Colyton - Oxley Park report no long-term health condition. 6.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Health indicators in Colyton - Oxley Park align broadly with nationwide baselines according to AreaSearch data on mortality and chronic illness. While general population condition rates appear typical, incidence levels are elevated among older residents, and private health insurance adoption is comparatively subdued at approximately 50% of the population (~7,032 people). This sits below both the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the nationwide average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality, affecting 8.2 and 7.4% of the population respectively, while 69.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Chronic health conditions show above-average prevalence among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 13.5% of the community (1,886 people), trailing the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney. Health measures among older cohorts present specific challenges, although their national relative ranking is lower than that of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.2% of Colyton - Oxley Park residents were born overseas and 33.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (21.4%) and English (18.6%). 4.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Colyton - Oxley Park exhibits significant cultural breadth, with 33.2% of residents born abroad and 33.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, accounting for 58.0% of the community. In addition, Islamic affiliation is notably pronounced, representing 8.5% of residents compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Examining ancestral backgrounds based on parental country of birth, the primary groups identified across Colyton - Oxley Park are Australian (21.4%), English (18.6%), and Other (18.2%). Specific cultural communities demonstrate distinct local concentrations, including Filipino residents at 4.5% (compared to 2.0% regionally), Samoan residents at 2.3% (versus 0.5%), and Lebanese residents at 2.3% (against 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Colyton - Oxley Park is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 29.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Colyton - Oxley Park skews heavily toward younger age brackets. As at August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 35.3% of the population, exceeding the 30.4% recorded across Greater Sydney, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) represent 13.5% against a metropolitan share of 15.5%. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 34 as at August 2026, remaining stable since the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that time. The most visible demographic shift since the Census occurred within the 45 - 64 age band, which decreased from 21.9% to an estimated 20.9% of residents.
Looking ahead to 2041, older age brackets are forecast to account for the bulk of population gains, expanding by 877 residents (46%) to reach 2,763.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Colyton - Oxley Park
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 94 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,028 at the 2021 Census → 13,953 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (124051580). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.