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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 Cromer is $2.44m, with units at $988k. House values have moved 1.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Cromer has an estimated 8,400 residents, up from 8,046 at the 2021 Census — a change of 354 people, or 4.4%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. That puts 1,122 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Cromer stands at approximately 8,400 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 8,046 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a gain of 354 people (4.4%). These figures are derived from address validation following the Census alongside the ABS estimated resident population figure of 8,400 from June 2025. With a population density of 1,121 persons per square kilometer, Cromer aligns closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch locations. Outperforming both the broader SA4 region and the SA3 area (3.7%), Cromer's 4.4% expansion positioned it among regional growth leaders.
The primary catalyst behind these demographic increases was overseas migration, accounting for roughly 76.8% of net additions over recent timeframes. Projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) by ABS/Geoscience Australia are utilized across SA2 areas by AreaSearch, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (with a 2021 base year). Age-specific trajectories from these datasets are further applied locally for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic trends, the locality is projected to track within the lower quartile nationally, adding 58 persons to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, which translates to a total rise of 0.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
71 new dwellings have been approved in Cromer over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 1.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 in Cromer have tracked at roughly 14 dwellings each year, accumulating to 71 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an average of 4.7 new residents recorded annually for each newly constructed home across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing additions trail demographic demand by a wide margin, placing upward pressure on property prices through heightened competition among buyers. The mean construction value of these new approvals sits at $556,000, marginally above the regional benchmark and pointing toward premium builds. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have totaled $7.8 million during this financial year, underscoring the suburb's predominantly residential character.
Per capita residential construction in Cromer reaches around 67% of Greater Sydney levels, ranking within the 24th percentile nationwide and curbing purchasing options while channeling buyer demand into established stock. This restrained delivery relative to national rates reflects an established, mature residential fabric alongside potential planning and site constraints. Recent approvals comprise 57.0% detached houses and 43.0% medium-density dwellings such as apartments or townhouses, broadening housing choices across different price points from freestanding family homes to accessible compact options. This marks a clear evolution from current local stock (76.0% detached dwellings), illustrating a shortage of greenfield land alongside shifting lifestyle demands for varied, budget-conscious housing. Cromer's mature market profile is further highlighted by a ratio of roughly 576 people per approved dwelling. Demographic projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate anticipate that Cromer will expand by 58 residents through to 2041. Ongoing building volumes appear well-positioned to satisfy this projected demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions while accommodating potential expansion beyond current baseline expectations.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cromer, worth an estimated $242 million. A further 98 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.4 billion. 26 are already under construction and 33 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Community performance and urban accessibility are heavily driven by major capital works, local planning programs, and regional transport infrastructure. AreaSearch has pinpointed 16 strategic initiatives with potential relevance to the locality. Key undertakings include Northern Beaches Bus Network Improvements, Casa Delmar, Wakehurst Parkway Improvements (Frenchs Forest to Narrabeen), and Northern Beaches (A8) Corridor Capacity: Seaforth To Mona Vale, with significant projects cataloged in the subsequent overview.
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Wakehurst Parkway Improvements (Frenchs Forest to Narrabeen)
Improvements to Wakehurst Parkway between Frenchs Forest Road, Frenchs Forest and Pittwater Road, North Narrabeen. The project includes intersection upgrades, lane widening, new shared paths, and flood mitigation in partnership with Northern Beaches Council to enhance safety, efficiency, and flood resilience. Main construction commenced in June 2026.
Mixed Use Development and Rezoning at 100 South Creek Road, Cromer
State Significant Development application SSD-97833960 for demolition of existing structures, construction of 58 multi-dwelling houses and a 72-apartment residential flat building, including 5-7% affordable housing, plus concurrent rezoning from industrial land to R3 Medium Density Residential with an 18 m height control. The former Roche site is owned by EG Funds Management and is at Prepare EIS stage on the NSW Major Projects portal, with the Housing Delivery Authority monitoring assessment progress.
Beacon Hill Reserve Masterplan and Sportsfield Upgrade
Northern Beaches Council is delivering a major upgrade of Beacon Hill Reserve including a new synthetic sports field, new amenities building, upgraded playground, improved landscaping, lighting, pathways and expanded parking to increase community recreation capacity. Construction remains underway with completion targeted during 2026.
Northern Beaches Bus Network Improvements
Ongoing program to upgrade bus services across Sydney's Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore, run by Transport for NSW. The program combines fleet procurement with timetable and route changes. The Minns Government is investing $56 million in 50 new articulated buses, the first new bendy buses purchased in 14 years, alongside 10 new double-decker Volvo buses for the B-Line fleet due for delivery by mid-2026. These new vehicles supplement 81 of 83 previously withdrawn articulated buses that have now returned to service after chassis repairs.Service changes introduced from January 2025 added new all-night services on Route 144 (Manly to Chatswood) and extended all-night services on Route 199 to Palm Beach, plus reliability and connection improvements to Sydney Metro. A further round of timetable changes across routes including 141, 142, 193, 194, 195, 197, 260, 270, 271, 273, 274, 277, 280, 283, 562, 577, 592 and 599 took effect from 21 June 2026.
Montecito Collaroy
Exclusive collection of 6 grand luxury residences at Collaroy Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches, developed by Cornerstone with architecture and interiors by BKH. Inspired by early 20th-century California bungalow and Spanish Mission styles, comprising two ground-floor apartments with private gardens and four expansive penthouses. Strata areas range from 380m2 to 448m2 with north-facing living areas, wrap-around terraces, basement parking, and high-end European finishes throughout. Construction commenced March 2025.
Casa Delmar
A major mixed-use residential development comprising 280 apartments, including dedicated affordable housing units for key workers, across multi-storey residential towers with ground-floor retail, basement parking, and community wellness facilities.
1129-1131 Pittwater Road Mixed Use
DA approved mixed-use development site featuring 22 boarding rooms, 1 penthouse apartment, and 2 ground floor commercial suites with basement parking. 814sqm site with northeast aspect and direct ocean views, flexible E1 Local Centre zoning.
Casa Delmar
Luxury coastal apartment development comprising 280 apartments across two buildings (6-7 storeys fronting Delmar Parade and 10 storeys on the Pittwater Road corner), designed by Rothelowman with interiors by Alanna Smit. Includes 43 affordable housing units, rooftop BBQ and communal areas, and a private gym and wellness facility. Located at the gateway to Dee Why town centre adjacent to Stony Range Botanical Garden. One of the first projects approved under the NSW Housing SEPP fast-track pathway.Practical completion anticipated Q3 2026.
4,341 residents of Cromer are employed, from a labour force of 4,522. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 65.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% 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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Cromer features an educated workforce characterized by pronounced tech-sector participation, a 4.0% jobless rate, and steady employment conditions over the previous twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents number 4,341, the local unemployment rate sits 0.1% under the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, and the participation rate tracks slightly lower at 65.8% compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records showed 43.6% of workers operating from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 health restrictions. Major sectors employing local residents consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical services.
The area demonstrates notable specialization in construction, where local representation is 1.4 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing remains relatively minor, employing 2.9% of Cromer's resident workers against 5.3% across Greater Sydney. Comparisons between Census resident counts and local employment figures suggest that on-site commercial job opportunities within the suburb are fairly limited. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics show that for the year ending March 2026, Cromer's employment base grew by 0.3% while the local labor force expanded by 1.4%, lifting the unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment alongside a 1.9% growth in its labor force, with a slight drop in unemployment. Longer-term employment expectations from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide broader perspective on local labor demand over five and ten-year horizons when weighted against the area's workforce profile. Nationally, employment is modeled to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral rates vary substantially. Applied to Cromer's industry distribution, these benchmarks suggest potential local job increases of 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model without factoring localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cromer is $2,379 a week (about $124,000 a year), with median personal income at $925 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,466 a year against an average of $88,804. 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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Taxpayer records from the ATO aggregated at postcode level by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Cromer SA2 among Australia's highest-earning localities, with a median income of $63,466 and an average of $88,804. These figures exceed Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 elevates estimated local income levels to roughly $70,016 (median) and $97,969 (average) as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, local household earnings reached the 87th percentile ($2,379 weekly). A prominent 27.6% of residents (2,318 individuals) fall into the highest bracket of $4000+ weekly, contrasting with the regional trend where $1,500 - 2,999 is the largest bracket at 30.9%.
High earners earning in excess of $3,000 weekly make up 40.8% of the community, underpinning strong purchasing capacity. Although residential payments absorb 17.8% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 83rd percentile, with Cromer achieving a SEIFA income score in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cromer had 2,687 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 8% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $650 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,179 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.8%. 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 detached houses made up 75.9% of Cromer's dwelling stock, with apartments, semi-detached, and other housing formats comprising 24.1%, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Outright home ownership reached 40.4%, substantially exceeding the Sydney metro benchmark, while 44.1% of properties were mortgaged and 15.5% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage commitments in Cromer stood at $3,179 compared to $2,427 across Sydney metro, and median weekly rent was $650 versus $470 regionally. Cromer's costs also markedly outpace national medians, which sit at $1,863 for monthly mortgage repayments and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cromer counted 2,687 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 78.1% of all local residences, consisting of couples with children (44.5%), childless couples (24.3%), and one-parent households (8.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.9%, comprising single-person households at 20.1% and group accommodations at 1.7%. Cromer's median household size is 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.0% of adults in Cromer hold a university qualification, including 21.5% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 22.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,641 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,069 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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Higher education qualifications among local residents track below regional norms, with 30.0% holding a university degree compared to the SA4 region benchmark of 41.5%. Within this cohort, 21.5% hold bachelor degrees, 5.9% possess postgraduate credentials, and 2.6% have graduate diplomas. Vocational and technical education is well represented, with 36.2% of persons aged 15+ holding trade or vocational qualifications, divided between certificates (22.6%) and advanced diplomas (13.6%). General educational engagement remains strong across Cromer, where 30.8% of the populace is engaged in formal studies. By education level, primary schooling accounts for 10.5%, secondary education represents 9.8%, and tertiary programs comprise 4.2% of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cromer reaches 63 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Local transit analysis identifies 63 operational public transport stops across Cromer providing bus services. These facilities are supported by 41 distinct bus routes delivering an aggregate of 2,167 scheduled trips every week. Transit proximity is high, with households situated an average of 144 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, the vast majority of workers travel out of the area, with private motor vehicles accounting for 88% of commuting journeys and bus transit taking 5%. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 vehicles on average, above regional benchmarks.
A substantial 43.6% of working residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions. Across all transit lines, service volumes average 309 daily trips, providing around 34 trips on a weekly basis for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.9% of residents in Cromer report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.1 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic conditions and mortality indicators reflect outstanding overall health metrics for Cromer, with low rates of common health ailments recorded across both younger and older age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 65% of all residents (5,476 people), surpassing the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national rate of 55.7%. The two most prevalent health issues recorded in Cromer are arthritis (7.2%) and asthma (6.3%), while 72.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 21.2% of the local populace (1,779 people), higher than the 15.5% observed across Greater Sydney. Older cohorts in Cromer enjoy strong health metrics, although their relative national ranking is somewhat lower than that of the suburb's wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.3% of Cromer residents were born overseas and 13.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (25.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Cromer is above standard benchmarks, with 25.3% of the community born abroad and 13.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 56.6% of residents. Judaism shows a distinctive local presence at 0.3% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Parental ancestry data highlights English (29.9%), Australian (25.1%), and Irish (7.7%) as the three primary lineages in Cromer, with English and Australian backgrounds notably exceeding their respective regional averages of 19.0% and 17.8%. Other ancestral groups show distinct local concentrations, including Serbian at 1.0% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (against 0.4%), and French at 0.8% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cromer is 42. 23.1% 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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Demographically, Cromer skews older than Greater Sydney. As of August 2026 estimates, residents aged 65 and over make up 21.2% of the community versus 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while adults aged 25 - 44 represent 20.3% compared to 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age remains at 42, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 5 years higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 from that Census. Long-term forecasts suggest senior cohorts will drive most population growth to 2041, increasing by 621 residents (35%) to total 2,401, while cohorts comprising children, young adults, and adults aged 25 - 44 are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cromer
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 2 months ago all 3 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 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,046 at the 2021 Census → 8,400 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 (122031425). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.