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The median house price in Cranebrook - Castlereagh is $1.12m, with units at $882k. House values have moved 6.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Cranebrook - Castlereagh has an estimated 17,486 residents, up from 17,029 at the 2021 Census — a change of 457 people, or 2.7%. That puts 358 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, Cranebrook - Castlereagh has a population of approximately 17,486 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 457 residents (2.7%) from the 2021 Census count of 17,029 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 17,444 combined with 67 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 357 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and room for potential expansion. Natural increase was the main driver of growth, accounting for about 71.1% of the population rise in recent times.
Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age-specific growth patterns derived from these sources are extended to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic expectations suggest expansion in the bottom quartile of national statistical regions, with the local population projected to increase by 378 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 1.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
126 new dwellings have been approved in Cranebrook - Castlereagh over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 87% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, 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 Cranebrook - Castlereagh, development approvals average approximately 25 dwellings annually, resulting in a total of 126 residential approvals over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, 15 approvals have been logged. The ratio of new residents to completed dwellings averaged 1.6 people per home between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced alignment of supply and demand that supports stable market dynamics; however, this metric rose to 4.6 individuals per approved dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to rising demand and a reduction in available supply.
Approved residential projects have an average construction cost of $341,000. In addition, commercial approvals have reached $756,000 in the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. Development volume in Cranebrook - Castlereagh is minimal when compared to the wider region, tracking 76.0% below the Greater Sydney average on a per-capita basis. This restricted pace of new supply generally bolsters values and demand for the current housing stock. The rate of approvals is also below the national standard, reflecting the established nature of the community and pointing to possible planning constraints. The mix of recent construction is composed of 87.0% detached houses and 13.0% semi-detached properties or apartments, maintaining a low-density residential profile characterized by standalone properties suited to buyers desiring space. The estimated ratio of 830 residents per approved dwelling reflects the subdued and quiet development landscape of the area. Long-term forecasts indicate that Cranebrook - Castlereagh will add 336 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Considering current building trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this growth, supporting favorable purchasing conditions and potentially allowing population increases to exceed current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cranebrook - Castlereagh
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cranebrook - Castlereagh, worth an estimated $1.45 billion. A further 98 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $66.2 billion. 36 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Changes in local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning initiatives have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 21 projects likely to influence the area. Prominent developments include Nepean Business Park, Cranebrook Retail Development, Nepean Business Park (Penrith Lakes Employment Lands) at 14-278 Old Castlereagh Road, and the Cranebrook Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment, with the following list detailing the most significant projects.
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Cranebrook Retail Development
Convenience retail precinct at 1 Renshaw Street, Cranebrook, comprising a 100-place childcare centre, indoor recreation facility, service station, car wash facility, three take-away food and drink premises, at-grade parking and a four-lot Torrens title subdivision. Isaac Property lists tenants including Elephant Wash, El Jannah, Kiddiwinks and Neptunes, while later reporting notes a proposed change to replace the swim school with a 24-hour gym. The development was court approved and broke ground in June 2025.
Nepean Business Park
The Nepean Business Park is a 47-hectare industrial and employment precinct transforming former quarry land near the Nepean River. The project features a mix of small business units and large-scale industrial lots, aimed at supporting Western Sydney's growing logistics and light industrial demand. Key works include site stabilization, a significant extension of the Great River Walk, and the creation of approximately 4,000 local jobs. Recent 2025-2026 updates include the approval of revised subdivision layouts to accommodate larger industrial footprints and the commencement of the first building phases following site benching.
Nepean Business Park
Transformation of a 47ha degraded former quarry site in North Penrith into a premium business and industrial subdivision. The park comprises 93 small to medium lots (from 2,007 sqm) catering to owner-occupiers and SMEs, with warehouse units, community hub, cycle and pedestrian links, and a connection to the Great River Walk. Stage 2 is now selling with practical completion of Stages 1 and 2 targeted for late 2025 and warehouse unit completion due Q2 2026.On completion the park is expected to create 4,000 permanent jobs and contribute approximately $500 million per year to the local economy.
Penrith Lakes Scheme
Long-term transformation of the former Penrith Lakes quarry into a major recreation, tourism and environmental precinct with parklands, waterways, water sports, employment lands and future mixed-use development. In April 2026, Modification 12 to the master approval was approved, allowing additional fill importation to achieve flood protection and enable future land uses.
Cranebrook Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Revitalisation of the existing Cranebrook Shopping Village through the redevelopment of two supermarkets (Woolworths and Aldi), specialty shops, and public domain in the form of a village green, inspired by surrounding gum trees for screening and shade.
Jordan Springs Development
A 473-hectare master-planned community by Lendlease comprising approximately 4,800 dwellings. Recent 2026 updates focus on the completion of the East-West Connector Road, now expected mid-2027, and the construction of the new Jordan Springs High School. A temporary alternative access road is being built by Lendlease to be completed by end of 2026 to ensure school access for Term 1, 2027. The precinct includes the Jordan Springs East Village Centre, over 16 hectares of open space, and the Brooks Tavern.
Laycock Street Residential Subdivision
Construction of 16 detached two-storey dwellings with community title subdivision, including private roads, stormwater, and civil infrastructure; each dwelling features four bedrooms, a double garage, and architecturally distinct facades with increased setbacks and common open spaces.
Village Park Jordan Springs
Village Park is a planned 1.2 ha community recreation space within the Jordan Springs Village Centre. The approved project includes a community activation shelter with kitchen, BBQ facilities, public toilets, performance stage, amphitheatre, kick-about lawn, bio-retention rain garden and landscaped open space. As of 2026, the development remains approved but construction has not commenced. Lendlease advises delivery of the park will occur following completion of Stage 2 road and subdivision works associated with the East-West Connector Road.
9,483 residents of Cranebrook - Castlereagh are employed, from a labour force of 9,875. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 71.9%. 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 13,966, 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 labor market features a diverse mix of white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with a notable concentration of workers in the construction industry and a low unemployment rate of 4.0%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 9,483, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.2% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. The rate of participation in the labor force is typical, standing at 71.9% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a high proportion of employed residents, at 30.8%, worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The locality shows a strong concentration of employment in construction, with its share of workers reaching 1.7 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.7% of the workforce, compared to 11.5% throughout Greater Sydney. Comparing the resident workforce against locally available positions suggests that local job opportunities within the area are relatively scarce. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 3.8% while total employment fell by 4.2%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% increase in both employment and labor force levels, with only a minor decline. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future labor demand in Cranebrook - Castlereagh. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. While total employment nationwide is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by sector. Aligning these industry trends with the local employment base suggests Cranebrook - Castlereagh could see employment gains of 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted projection for illustration that does not account for localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cranebrook - Castlereagh is $2,118 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $897 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,773 a year against an average of $71,559. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that household incomes in the Cranebrook - Castlereagh SA2 exceed the national average, with a median income of $61,773 and an average income of $71,559. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current income estimates for March 2026 are approximately $68,148 for the median and $78,944 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census shows that individual, family, and household incomes in the area rank around the 69th percentile across Australia.
The most common income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which includes 38.3% of the population (6,697 people), compared to 30.9% of residents in the wider region. Housing costs account for 16.6% of income, but strong overall earnings keep disposable income at the 72nd percentile, placing the area in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cranebrook - Castlereagh had 5,463 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. 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 in Cranebrook - Castlereagh at the time of the latest Census was composed of 90.3% detached houses and 9.8% alternative residential structures like townhouses, apartments, or other dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area was lower than the metropolitan average at 24.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (48.9%) or renters (26.2%). The median monthly cost for home loans was $2,167, well below the metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $410 compared to the regional figure of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Cranebrook - Castlereagh are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cranebrook - Castlereagh counted 5,463 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of homes at 81.6%, consisting of couples with children at 41.8%, couples without children at 23.5%, and single parent households at 15.4%. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.4% of the area, with single person dwellings making up 16.7% and group homes at 1.6%. The median household occupancy of 3.0 residents is higher than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.7% of adults in Cranebrook - Castlereagh hold a university qualification, including 11.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.8% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 3,700 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 987 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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The region shows lower levels of tertiary education, with university qualification rates at 16.7% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%, presenting an opportunity for targeted academic programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical and trade qualifications are highly prevalent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 30.8%. The rate of enrollment in education is high, with 30.8% of local residents currently undertaking study.
This student population includes 11.9% enrolled in primary schools, 8.5% in secondary schools, and 3.6% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cranebrook - Castlereagh reaches 141 stops on 60 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure includes 141 active stops in Cranebrook - Castlereagh, which are serviced by bus networks. These stops accommodate 60 distinct routes that provide a total of 1,276 passenger journeys each week. Local access to transport is rated highly, with the average distance to the nearest stop standing at 189 meters. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles are the primary mode of transport for 92% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars, exceeding the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 30.8%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Service frequency across all local routes averages 182 daily trips, which translates to about 9 weekly departures from each transport stop. The provided map displays the locations of the 100 closest stops to the central coordinate of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.7% of residents in Cranebrook - Castlereagh report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% 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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Health indicators for the local population are generally positive, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and medical conditions showing outcomes that align closely with national averages. The incidence of common health issues is low within the general community, although it rises above national averages in older and vulnerable groups. Private health insurance coverage is solid, held by approximately 55% of residents (~9,599 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most frequent medical diagnoses in the region, affecting 9.1% and 9.0% of the population respectively, while 68.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents of working age exhibit higher than average rates of chronic illness. The proportion of residents aged 65 and over is 13.3% (2,332 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%. Health metrics for local seniors present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the statistics for the younger local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cranebrook - Castlereagh is largely Australian-born, at 84.2% of residents, with 10.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.2%) and English (26.2%). 4.6% 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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The locality exhibits lower levels of multicultural representation than average, with Australian-born residents making up 84.2% of the population, citizens comprising 91.1%, and 89.8% of the community speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, which is practiced by 58.9% of local residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in the area are Australian at 29.2% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 17.8%, English at 26.2%, which is higher than the regional average of 19.0%, and Irish at 7.2%.
There are also significant variations in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Maltese ancestry notably higher at 4.3% of the population compared to 1.0% across the region, Samoan ancestry at 0.6% compared to 0.5% regionally, and Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 4.6% compared to 1.3% across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cranebrook - Castlereagh is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 28.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Cranebrook - Castlereagh is 34 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and younger than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a larger share of children aged 5 - 14 (14.2%) but a smaller share of young adults aged 25 - 34 (14.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 2.7% to 4.0%, and the 65 to 74 age group has increased from 7.1% to 8.2%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.7% to 11.7%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest major shifts in local age structure, with the 45 to 54 age group expected to see the fastest growth at 25%, adding 512 residents to total 2,553. Residents aged 65 and over are expected to account for 62% of total population growth, reflecting local aging trends, while contractions are forecast for the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cranebrook - Castlereagh
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 9 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 Jul 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 — 67 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,029 at the 2021 Census → 17,486 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 (124031707). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.