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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 Dee Why - North is $2.79m, with units at $1.07m. House values have moved 3.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Dee Why - North has an estimated 19,547 residents, up from 17,816 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,731 people, or 9.7%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. 262 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 73.5% of that increase. That puts 9,398 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 Dee Why - North stands at approximately 19,547 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,731 people (9.7%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 17,816 people. Such growth is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 19,332 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 262 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With a density of 9,397 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top 10% nationwide across AreaSearch metrics, highlighting substantial competition for local land.
Expanding by 9.7% since the 2021 census, Dee Why - North outperformed both its broader SA3 area (3.7%) and the surrounding SA4 region to emerge as a primary regional growth pocket. The primary driver of this demographic expansion has been overseas migration, accounting for roughly 73.5% of recent net population additions. Projections for each SA2 are sourced from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its base period, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 modelling released in 2022 (with a 2021 base) where needed. Age-specific trajectory rates from these sources are likewise applied across 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the district is slated for above median population growth relative to national benchmarks, with numbers anticipated to expand by 3,094 persons to 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall 14.7% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
210 new dwellings have been approved in Dee Why - North over the past five years, an average of 42 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 42 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% 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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Over the past 5 financial years, residential building approvals in Dee Why - North have averaged nearly 42 per annum, delivering 210 homes in total. Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 6.1 people per year entered the locality for each dwelling constructed, demonstrating that new residential supply is falling well short of inbound demand and driving up competition and prices. Dwellings approved over this span carry an average expected construction cost of $524,000. Additionally, $6.0 million in commercial approvals were recorded this financial year, reinforcing the district's predominantly residential profile.
On a per-resident basis, Dee Why - North records 11.0% less new building activity than Greater Sydney, placing it within the 6th percentile across the country; this constrained pipeline restricts prospective purchaser options while bolstering demand across established housing. Construction volumes also trail the national benchmark, reflecting a mature urban footprint with possible planning constraints. Compositionally, building activity comprises 17.0% standalone homes and 83.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering entry-level affordability that appeals to first-time purchasers, downsizers, and investors. A ratio of around 4133 people per dwelling approval further underlines this mature development landscape. Based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, population projections show Dee Why - North expanding by 2,879 residents through to 2041. Should building volumes persist at current levels, residential additions could lag demographic growth, heightening buyer competition and underpinning upward price trajectories.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Dee Why - North
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Dee Why - North, worth an estimated $396 million. A further 78 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.4 billion. 25 are already under construction and 38 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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Local growth and performance are significantly shaped by planning frameworks and capital works. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 major projects anticipated to influence the immediate region, highlighted by developments such as Casa Delmar, Northern Beaches Coast Walk, 154-158 Pacific Parade Mixed Use Development, and Hamptons by Rose.
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154-158 Pacific Parade Mixed Use Development
Four-storey mixed-use development featuring 9 luxury apartments (5 three-bedroom, 2 two-bedroom, 2 one-bedroom) on upper three levels with ground floor commercial space for cafes and restaurants. Includes 3 affordable housing units and two basement levels with 14 resident and 2 visitor parking spaces. Located 100 meters from Dee Why Beach on triangular site currently occupied by Beach Burrito Co and JB & Sons.
Havana Dee Why
A brand-new 7-storey mixed-use development comprising 78 apartments and 12 retail shops, positioned as Dee Why's crowning jewel. Located 800m from Dee Why Beach and next to the newly completed Lighthouse shopping and dining precinct, offering premium coastal living with activated retail at ground level.
Lighthouse Precinct Dee Why
An award-winning $300 million mixed-use landmark by Meriton Group, serving as the new heart of the Dee Why Town Centre. The development features 351 luxury apartments across four buildings, including two 17-storey towers that are the tallest on the Northern Beaches. It incorporates 16,000sqm of retail and commercial space anchored by a full-line Woolworths, a 3,000sqm open-air piazza, childcare facilities, and resort-style amenities including an indoor pool and gym.
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.
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.
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.
Greendale Creek & Curl Curl Lagoon Riparian Restoration
Northern Beaches Council and NSW Crown Lands ongoing riparian corridor restoration and stormwater floodplain management along Greendale Creek and the margins of Curl Curl Lagoon. Includes bushland regeneration, wetland habitat rehabilitation, and viewing infrastructure.
Headland Road Pedestrian Footpath Upgrade
Construction of a dedicated, accessible concrete footpath along the southern side of Headland Road between Ozone Parade and Griffin Road. The upgrade enhances pedestrian safety, accessibility, and connectivity along the North Curl Curl headland precinct.
12,069 residents of Dee Why - North are employed, from a labour force of 12,818. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 77.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,632, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market features a highly educated demographic with strong representation across professional services, an unemployment rate of 5.8%, and steady job conditions throughout the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 12,069, with local unemployment sitting 1.7% above Greater Sydney's 4.1% mark. Local workforce participation remains exceptionally high at 77.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census figures also indicate that 35.6% of workers operated from home, though this was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown conditions. Locals are primarily employed across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical sectors.
Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing accounts for only 3.5% of resident jobs, trailing Greater Sydney's 5.3%. A comparison between local resident workers and Census workplace figures indicates that this largely residential enclave provides relatively few jobs within its own borders. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures, the period leading up to March 2026 saw the labour force grow by 1.4 percent while employment dropped by 0.4 percent, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 1.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9 percent and labour force growth of 1.9 percent, with unemployment declining slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on likely future demand in Dee Why - North. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment composition to estimate future growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to rise by 6.6 percent over five years and 13.7 percent over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to the employment structure of Dee Why - North, local employment is anticipated to grow by 6.9 percent over five years and 14.2 percent over ten years, though this calculation relies on a basic weighting method for illustrative use and does not incorporate localized population estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dee Why - North is $2,069 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,055 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,182 a year against an average of $86,974. 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Dee Why - North SA2 sit among the nation's upper tiers, recording a median of $62,182 and an average of $86,974. These compare favorably with Greater Sydney, where median and average figures stand at $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Factoring in 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, updated figures reach an estimated $68,599 (median) and $95,950 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings between the 70th and 83rd percentiles across Australia.
The largest earning band encompasses 38.5% of residents (7,525 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider region's 30.9% share. Although residential costs absorb 21.3% of earnings, solid income levels maintain disposable earnings at the 61st percentile and position the area in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dee Why - North had 7,696 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 11% detached houses and 87% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,400 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, Dee Why - North's residential landscape consisted of 10.5% houses alongside 89.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright ownership sat at 20.1%, trailing the broader Sydney metro level, with 30.2% of dwellings mortgaged and 49.8% rented. Median monthly home loan repayments were $2,400, sitting beneath the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while weekly median rents of $550 surpassed the metropolitan figure of $470. On a national scale, local monthly mortgage repayments exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well above the $375 national figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dee Why - North counted 7,696 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,444 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 64.0% of all households, consisting of 28.9% couples without children, 24.0% couples with children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 36.0%, comprising 30.2% lone person households and 5.8% group households. The average household size sits at 2.2 people, lower than Greater Sydney's 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.8% of adults in Dee Why - North hold a university qualification, including 27.2% with a bachelor degree and 9.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 18.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 764 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,052 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the district is elevated, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to NSW (32.2%) and the Australian average of 30.4%. Within this cohort, bachelor degrees comprise 27.2%, postgraduate credentials make up 9.9%, and graduate diplomas represent 2.7%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 31.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade or technical qualifications, including 18.3% with certificates and 13.6% with advanced diplomas. A substantial 26.1% of the local population is engaged in study, encompassing 6.6% attending primary education, 5.6% enrolled in tertiary education, and 4.6% undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dee Why - North reaches 63 stops on 80 routes, timetabled for about 9,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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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Dee Why - North is supported by 63 active bus stops across 80 separate routes, generating 9,387 weekly passenger trips. Proximity to transit is notable, with the typical resident situated 108 meters from the nearest stop. Commuters travel primarily outwards, with private vehicles accounting for 67% of journeys, buses representing 19%, and 8% walking. Vehicle ownership sits below regional norms at 0.8 per dwelling. Additionally, 35.6% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census under prevailing pandemic conditions. Across the entire network, service frequencies average 1,341 trips per day, delivering approximately 149 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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78.8% of residents in Dee Why - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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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Dee Why - North records favorable health metrics across mortality and chronic illness measures, characterized by minimal incidence of common medical conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance uptake is notably high, covering approximately 63% of the total population (12,373 people), exceeding both Greater Sydney (59.9%) and the Australian average of 55.7%. Among reported chronic conditions, asthma and mental health issues were the most widespread, affecting 6.0 and 5.7% of residents respectively, whereas 78.8% indicated having no diagnosed medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.5% of the community (2,646 people), below the 15.5% share observed in Greater Sydney, with older residents maintaining strong health outcomes aligned with broader population benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
49.5% of Dee Why - North residents were born overseas and 39.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.5%) and Australian (16.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The community exhibits notable cultural diversity, with 49.5% of residents born overseas and 39.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 42.9% of the population. Notably, Buddhism represents 6.0% of local residents, above the 4.1% recorded throughout Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, the leading reported backgrounds are English (21.5%), Other (19.9%), and Australian (16.2%). Specific cultural cohorts show distinct representation relative to regional patterns, including Serbian at 1.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 1.2% (against 0.6%), and French at 0.9% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dee Why - North is 36. 30.3% 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 local age profile leans toward younger demographics, with AreaSearch August 2026 figures showing 41.1% of the community in the 25 - 44 bracket compared to 31.4% regionally, while 0 - 24 year olds account for 22.9% versus 30.4% across Greater Sydney. As at August 2026, the estimated median age remains 36, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year below Greater Sydney's 37 at that Census. Since that time, the 65+ cohort has risen from 12.0% to an estimated 13.5%, and by 2041 it is anticipated to drive the bulk of local expansion, increasing by 1,604 residents (61%) to reach 4,251.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dee Why - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 7 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 Jun 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 — 262 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,816 at the 2021 Census → 19,547 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 (122031695). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.