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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 Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena is $3.04m, with units at $1.20m. House values have moved 4.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena has an estimated 25,696 residents, up from 24,374 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,322 people, or 5.4%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 324 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 80.8% of that increase. That puts 1,024 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 from AreaSearch, the resident count in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena stands at approximately 25,696 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,322 people (5.4%) compared with the 2021 Census tally of 24,374 people. This estimate draws upon the ABS estimated resident population figure of 25,614 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 324 validated new addresses added following the Census date. Population density sits at 1,024 persons per square kilometer, matching broader benchmarks across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. With a 5.4% gain following the 2021 census, Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena outpaced the wider SA4 region (5.1%), positioning it at the forefront of regional growth.
Inbound overseas migration served as the core growth engine, generating around 80.8% of net population additions in recent times. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, form the basis of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling, while NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 (with a 2021 baseline) supply coverage for any gaps. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these datasets extend across every district for 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic trends, the locality tracks within the lower quartile of nationwide statistical zones, with forecasts anticipating a rise of 898 persons through to 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall expansion of 3.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
680 new dwellings have been approved in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena over the past five years, an average of 136 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 136 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% 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 Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena have averaged roughly 136 dwellings each year, generating 680 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. With an average influx of 1.4 new residents annually per completed dwelling across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local supply remains well aligned with buyer demand to preserve steady market conditions. New residences carry an average construction value of $954,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on high-end, premium builds. Furthermore, commercial planning consents total $86.3 million this financial year, reflecting substantial local commercial development.
On a per-person comparison, building activity across Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena sits 18.0% below Greater Sydney levels, placing the district in the 61st percentile across the country. Approvals for new residential structures comprise 18.0% detached houses alongside 82.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward medium and high-density housing opens accessible entry points for downsizing owner-occupiers, property investors, and first-time purchasers. It marks a clear departure from the existing dwelling stock (where standalone houses comprise 37.0%), highlighting a shrinking pool of greenfield sites while meeting consumer appetite for diverse, cost-effective residential options. Generating roughly 220 people per approval, the district maintains low-density characteristics. Demographic projections indicate that Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena will welcome an additional 816 residents leading up to 2041 (benchmarked from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release). Current residential construction velocity appears well placed to satisfy incoming demand, establishing favourable buying conditions and creating capacity for population increases above baseline expectations.
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Development applications around Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 37 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena, worth an estimated $10.5 billion. A further 86 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17.1 billion. 29 are already under construction and 63 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Major planning schemes and infrastructure works play a pivotal role in driving local economic performance. AreaSearch has identified 47 key developments positioned to influence the area, led by notable projects including VUE Cronulla, Palm Cronulla, Isla Cronulla, and 3 Ewos Parade Cronulla.
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VUE Cronulla
A landmark 350 million AUD mixed-use urban renewal development featuring two eight-storey towers over a double-storey podium. It comprises 112 luxury apartments (1-4 bedrooms and penthouses), 880 sqm of commercial space, and 3,000 sqm of retail space, anchored by Sydney's largest Harris Farm Markets. Designed by PBD Architects with interiors by Mim Design, it includes resort-style amenities such as a north-facing pool, open-air gym, sauna, and a communal terrace. The project is currently under construction by Decode.
Cronulla Special Entertainment Precinct
Establishment of New South Wales first beachside Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) aimed at boosting the local night-time economy, supporting live music, and enabling flexible business trading hours with standardized acoustic management.
Gunnamatta Park Playground and Pavilion Renewal
Comprehensive precinct upgrade featuring an expanded, contemporary children play space alongside the restoration of the heritage Art Deco Pavilion to include modern amenities, multi-purpose community rooms, and a waterfront dining/cafe space.
North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club Renewal
Comprehensive redevelopment and modern renewal of the heritage North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club facilities situated on Mitchell Road. The project delivers state-of-the-art beach patrol operations, expanded lifesaving equipment storage, first aid suites, member training rooms, and community public amenities. Jointly delivered in partnership with Sutherland Shire Council and Surf Life Saving NSW, the upgrade ensures long-term coastal safety compliance and accessibility.
North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club Redevelopment
Demolition and complete reconstruction of the North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club to deliver a modern, fit-for-purpose community facility incorporating lifeguard facilities, club amenities, commercial space, and public amenities.
Cronulla Town Centre Upgrade Stage 2C - Town Square
Revitalisation of Cronulla Town Square featuring a new performance area, modern public amenities, upgraded paving, indigenous Cabbage Tree palm plantings, mature trees, garden beds, integrated lighting, and new seating.
Port Hacking Estuary Dredging & Beach Nourishment
Ongoing environmental and navigational management project focused on the Port Hacking Estuary. The initiative involves periodic maintenance dredging of the navigation channel and beach nourishment to address sand build-up, improve marine access, and mitigate coastal erosion. As of 2026, planning continues for long-term dredging strategies, including the development of the Waterways Management Plan for integrated catchment areas.
Isla Cronulla
Isla Cronulla (also known as Isla South Cronulla Beach) is a luxury beachfront residential development featuring 12 exclusive whole-floor apartments in a boutique building opposite Cronulla Beach. Each residence offers panoramic ocean views, private lift access, premium Gaggenau appliances, Dolomite stone finishes, European oak flooring, and interiors by Coco Republic. Designed by IDA Architects for developer Skymark Group.
15,447 residents of Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena are employed, from a labour force of 15,898. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 71.7%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 21,702, about 84% 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 pool in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena is highly skilled, featuring strong participation in professional services, a low unemployment rate of 2.8%, and steady job metrics throughout the prior year. Records as of March 2026 show 15,447 employed local residents, while local unemployment sits 1.3% under the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%. Overall labour participation remains solid at 71.7% relative to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census findings indicated that 42.3% of workers operated from home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures should be kept in mind. Major sectors employing local residents consist of construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical fields.
Construction features an exceptional concentration, tracking at 1.6 times the broader metropolitan baseline. Conversely, retail trade accounts for only 7.2% of working residents, trailing Greater Sydney's 9.3%. Comparing the resident workforce against locally based jobs highlights a relatively constrained volume of employment positions within the immediate boundary. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 0.4% and the total workforce grew by 0.4%, leaving the jobless rate virtually flat. By comparison, Greater Sydney registered a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% increase in its labour force, and a slight reduction in unemployment. National employment modelling published by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 provides a framework for evaluating future workplace trends within Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena. These national outlooks, mapped across five and ten-year spans against local industry concentrations, project overall Australian employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variations across sectors. Weighted against Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena's specific job base, these benchmarks point to potential local employment expansion of 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena is $2,105 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,124 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,276 a year against an average of $103,796. The average runs 52% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode taxation statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena SA2 at $68,276 and the average at $103,796, ranking among the top percentile nationwide compared to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Applying cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% from financial year 2023 lifts estimated earnings to $75,322 for median and $114,508 for average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows household, family, and individual incomes all performing strongly between the 72nd and 87th percentiles across Australia.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band represents the largest cohort at 32.8% of residents (8,428 people), closely aligning with the metropolitan proportion of 30.9%. Furthermore, 32.0% of earners receive more than $3,000/week, confirming strong local spending power. Even with residential costs absorbing 16.8% of income, disposable earnings hold at the 71st percentile nationally, while the SEIFA income score falls in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena had 10,152 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 37% detached houses and 57% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property across Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena at the most recent Census consisted of 36.7% separate houses and 63.3% attached, multi-unit, or alternative dwellings, in contrast to Greater Sydney where separate houses represented 55.9% and other formats made up 44.1%. Full homeownership reached 35.1%, substantially higher than the metropolitan baseline, with 28.7% paying off a mortgage and 36.3% renting. Median monthly mortgage payments stood at $2,600 compared to $2,427 across Sydney metro, while median weekly rent was $500 against the regional benchmark of $470. Relative to Australia-wide figures, local mortgage repayments outpace the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well above the $375 national median.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena counted 10,152 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,703 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 64.8% of all domestic households, comprising couples without children at 30.6%, couples with children at 24.8%, and single parent households at 8.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 35.2%, made up of single-person households at 31.0% and shared group dwellings at 4.2%. The average household contains 2.3 occupants, smaller than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.8% of adults in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena hold a university qualification, including 22.6% with a bachelor degree and 7.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 24.9% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 3,034 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,071 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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Tertiary attainment in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena sits below the regional average, with 32.8% of residents aged 15+ holding higher education degrees compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney, indicating room for further educational progression. Bachelor degrees account for 22.6%, postgraduate qualifications make up 7.2%, and graduate diplomas represent 3.0%. Vocational training remains prominent, with 38.4% of the population aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, comprising 13.5% with advanced diplomas and 24.9% with certificates. Engagement with formal study is widespread, with 25.0% of the population actively enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 7.4% attending primary school, 6.6% in secondary schooling, and 4.8% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena reaches 152 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 4,300 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 1.2 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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The local transit network across Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena comprises 152 operational transport stops covering bus, ferry, and rail services. Across these nodes, 26 distinct transit routes provide 4,313 weekly departures. Public transport proximity is high, with local dwellings averaging 139 meters from the closest stop. Outbound commuting is standard for this residential community, with private vehicles accounting for 84% of commuter journeys, rail transit capturing 6%, and walking representing 5%. Households hold an average of 1.2 vehicles. Census figures from 2021 recorded 42.3% of workers based at home, which may reflect pandemic lockdown influences.
Transit schedules provide an average of 616 daily departures across the broader network, representing roughly 28 services per week at each stop. The accompanying diagram displays the 100 closest transit points relative to the geographic centre of the area.
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72.4% of residents in Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 72.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 across Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena demonstrate exceptional outcomes in AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic disease metrics, showing very low disease rates across all age brackets. Private health insurance membership is remarkably widespread at roughly 72% of all residents (18,578 people), notably higher than the Greater Sydney proportion of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent long-term conditions, diagnosed in 8.0 and 6.4% of the local population respectively, whereas 72.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age adults display strong general health with minimal chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over represent 23.8% of the community (6,123 people), above the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney, with senior health indicators matching the favorable standards seen nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena is largely Australian-born, at 82.2% of residents, with 9.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (25.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures place Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena below regional averages, with 82.2% of residents born in Australia, 89.9% holding Australian citizenship, and 91.0% using solely English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 56.5% of the local population compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental heritage, English ancestry leads at 29.9% of the population, well above the 19.0% regional level, followed by Australian ancestry at 25.0% (compared to 17.8% across the region) and Irish ancestry at 10.9%. Other cultural backgrounds show distinct local patterns, with French ancestry slightly higher at 0.7% (versus 0.5% regionally), Maltese representing 0.8% (versus 1.0%), and Russian standing at 0.4% (matching the regional 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena is 42. 25.6% 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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Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena stands out distinctly as a coastal lifestyle and retirement hub. Updated figures to August 2026 indicate that senior and retiree cohorts (65+) constitute 23.8% of the local populace, compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, whereas young residents and children (0 - 24) make up 24.1% against a metropolitan share of 30.4%. The median age is estimated at 42, matching the 2021 Census and exceeding Greater Sydney's Census benchmark of 37 by 5 years. Since the Census, the 65+ demographic has grown from 20.0% to an estimated 23.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, older age brackets are forecast to absorb the bulk of growth, gaining 2,393 residents (39%) to reach 8,516, while young to middle-aged adults and younger cohorts (0 - 24) are anticipated to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 37 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 324 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (24,374 at the 2021 Census → 25,696 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 (128011604). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.