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The median house price in Doonside - Woodcroft is $1.12m, with units at $905k. House values have moved 6.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Doonside - Woodcroft has an estimated 24,001 residents, up from 23,384 at the 2021 Census — a change of 617 people, or 2.6%. That puts 2,422 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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As of Aug 2026, the resident count in Doonside - Woodcroft stands at approximately 24,001 according to AreaSearch research. Compared with the 23,384 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 617 people (2.6%). This demographic adjustment is derived from an estimated resident population of 23,958 published by the ABS for June 2025 alongside 83 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With 2,421 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density falls within the upper quartile of regions evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch. The post-census gain of 2.6% in Doonside - Woodcroft sits within 1.7 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (4.3%), highlighting sound growth dynamics.
Recent population expansion was driven predominantly by overseas arrivals, who accounted for around 70.7% of total demographic gains. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 as a base year) are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 projections (released in 2022 using 2021 as a base year) wherever coverage is absent. Across all regions from 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are integrated. Looking ahead, AreaSearch projects demographic expansion in the lower quartile, forecasting a gain of 572 persons by 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall rise of 2.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
208 new dwellings have been approved in Doonside - Woodcroft over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 73% 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 construction consents across Doonside - Woodcroft have averaged roughly 41 homes per year, yielding 208 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this period of 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average influx of only 0.9 new residents per approved dwelling indicates that residential building is keeping pace with or exceeding local demand, expanding consumer choice and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current estimates; furthermore, typical build values sit at $272,000—under the regional norm—providing comparatively accessible pricing. Meanwhile, non-residential activity remains steady, evidenced by $11.4 million in approved commercial development during this financial year.
Residential development in Doonside - Woodcroft is significantly subdued relative to Greater Sydney, falling 63.0% below regional average per person. Such constrained delivery of new housing generally bolsters valuations and competition across existing stock. Construction also trails national benchmarks, highlighting the established character of the suburb and pointing to possible planning restrictions. Detached houses constitute 73.0% of new residential approvals while townhouses or apartments make up 27.0%, preserving a family-oriented suburban fabric tailored to buyers wanting greater room. A ratio of approximately 583 people per dwelling approval reflects a thoroughly established property sector. By 2041, Doonside - Woodcroft is forecast to add 529 residents based on the newest quarterly analysis from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear well-positioned to satisfy housing requirements, supporting constructive buyer dynamics and potentially enabling growth that outstrips current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Doonside - Woodcroft
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Doonside - Woodcroft, worth an estimated $5.01 billion. A further 92 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $55.5 billion. 25 are already under construction and 46 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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Local growth and performance are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, major capital works, and surrounding civic infrastructure. AreaSearch has pinpointed 27 active projects anticipated to influence the district, with key initiatives including the Richmond Road Upgrade M7 to Townson Road, 15 Cross Street Child Care Centre, Crawford Public Preschool, and the Tallawong Reserve and Rosenthal Park Project.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan
The Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan (WSIP) is a joint Australian and NSW Government 4.4 billion dollar road investment program delivering major upgrades across Western Sydney to support population growth and the opening of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport in late 2026. The flagship M12 Motorway, linking the M7 Motorway to The Northern Road and providing direct airport access, opened to traffic on 14 March 2026, though the M7-M12 interchange section remains under construction and is due to open later in 2026.Other WSIP components including The Northern Road, Bringelly Road, Werrington Arterial Road and the Glenbrook intersection upgrade are complete, while the 200 million dollar Local Roads Package continues to fund minor works across seven Western Sydney councils, with several Round 4 projects still in construction or design.
Crawford Public Preschool
Construction is underway for a new public preschool at Crawford Public School as part of the NSW Government's 100 New Public Preschools program. The facility will include 2 preschool rooms, an outdoor play area, administration and staff facilities, and accommodate up to 40 children per day. Completion remains scheduled for Day 1, Term 1 2027. Richard Crookes Construction is delivering the project with BKA Architecture as architect.
Richmond Road Upgrade M7 to Townson Road
Major road upgrade widening 2.2km of Richmond Road to six lanes between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road, Marsden Park. Features include a new flyover bridge from the M7 Rooty Hill Road North off-ramp to Richmond Road northbound, a new concrete bridge over Bells Creek with pedestrian and bike path, intersection upgrades at three locations, and a 4-metre wide shared pedestrian and cycling path on the western side. Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments to ease congestion for over 89,000 daily vehicles and support growth in the North West Growth Area.Major construction commenced January 2026 with contractor Gamuda DTI joint venture.
Popondetta Park Junior Soccer Amenities Upgrade
Upgrade of junior soccer amenities and clubhouse facilities at Popondetta Park by Blacktown City Council. The project delivers modern, female-friendly change rooms, accessible public toilets, referee amenities, and storage facilities to support grassroots community football. Construction is underway to enhance local sports infrastructure and participation.
Colebee Centre Upgrade at Nurragingy Reserve
Facility upgrade works at the Colebee Centre within Nurragingy Reserve in Doonside. Delivered by Blacktown City Council, the project scope includes commercial kitchen and amenities refurbishment, enhanced accessible toilets, and upgraded flooring to support community events and functions.
Bungarribee Tourism Hub
An initiative led by Greater Sydney Parklands to establish a major regional recreation, entertainment, and tourism destination across three prime sites totaling over 5.4 hectares in the Bungarribee Precinct adjoining Sydney Zoo.
15 Cross Street Child Care Centre
Proposed demolition of existing buildings, consolidation of two lots, tree removal and construction of a two-storey centre-based child care facility for up to 96 children with basement parking for 30 vehicles and associated landscaping and site works. The proposal remains at Development Application stage with Blacktown City Council.
Woodcroft Lake Reserve Masterplan Implementation
Upgrade of Woodcroft Lake Reserve delivering a regional recreation destination including an adventure playground, flying fox, upgraded walking paths, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic facilities, landscaping and improved community recreation spaces around the lake. The major works have been completed and the upgraded reserve is open to the public.
12,919 residents of Doonside - Woodcroft are employed, from a labour force of 13,724. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 70.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 18,267, about 76% 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 in Doonside - Woodcroft reflects a highly skilled population with strong representation across essential service industries, while unemployment sits at 5.9% and projected job growth stands at 2.0% for the previous year. By March 2026, the area recorded 12,919 individuals actively employed, yet the local unemployment figure remains 1.7% higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while overall workforce engagement aligns closely with the metropolitan rate of 68.9%. Survey data indicates that 33.1% of households engage in remote work arrangements, although the lingering effects of pandemic-era restrictions warrant consideration when interpreting these figures.
Local employment is concentrated primarily in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. Representation in transport, postal & warehousing is particularly prominent, with the resident workforce participating at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical sectors engage only 6.3% of resident workers, trailing the 11.5% seen across Greater Sydney. Comparing resident numbers to Census workplace counts confirms that this predominantly residential precinct offers relatively few jobs within its own borders. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch using data from SALM and ABS indicates that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 2.0%, while the labour force grew by 1.3%, leading to a decrease in unemployment of 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% increase in employment, a 1.9% expansion in the labour force, and only a marginal decline in unemployment. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for the national economy, released in Mar-26, provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Doonside - Woodcroft. These projections, which span five and ten-year horizons, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate future growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, these rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to the employment composition of Doonside - Woodcroft, the expected growth in local employment is estimated at 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years. It should be noted that this calculation represents a straightforward weighted extrapolation intended for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Doonside - Woodcroft is $2,004 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $747 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,876 a year against an average of $63,347. 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal that the Doonside - Woodcroft SA2 recorded a median individual taxpayer income of $55,876 and an average of $63,347. These figures trail nationwide benchmarks and sit below Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% increase in line with the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $61,642 for median earnings and $69,884 for average earnings by March 2026. In the 2021 Census, weekly household earnings reached the 65th percentile at $2,004, whereas individual earnings were at the 38th percentile.
In terms of earnings brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 band forms the largest share, accounting for 35.4% of residents (8,496 people), aligning with the regional proportion of 30.9%. Although accommodation absorbs 17.2% of income, resilient earning power positions disposable income at the 64th percentile, placing the area in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Doonside - Woodcroft had 7,054 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 2% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month, a total housing cost higher than 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Doonside - Woodcroft was made up of 87.4% houses and 12.6% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, flats, and alternative formats), contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood lower than the Sydney metro baseline at 22.9%, with remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (40.9%) or rented (36.2%). Typical monthly loan repayments of $2,200 were lower than the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, and median weekly rent of $380 sat below the metropolitan standard of $470.
On a national scale, however, local mortgage repayments surpass the Australian median of $1,863, and rents outpace the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Doonside - Woodcroft counted 7,054 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 15% 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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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 82.8%, consisting of 47.1% couples with children, 18.4% couples without children, and 15.5% single parent families. The remaining 17.2% comprises non-family living arrangements, made up of single-person households at 14.6% and shared residences at 2.7%. With an average of 3.1 people, typical household occupancy exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.2% of adults in Doonside - Woodcroft hold a university qualification, including 24.4% with a bachelor degree and 8.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.7% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,658 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 979 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 among residents aged 15 and over in Doonside - Woodcroft reaches 34.2%, exceeding the national rate of 30.4% and highlighting a capable educational profile. Holders of bachelor degrees account for 24.4%, alongside postgraduate awards at 8.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational qualifications are also widespread, with 27.0% of the population aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (16.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.3%). A substantial 32.6% of the population is actively engaged in formal study. This cohort includes 10.4% attending primary school, 8.9% in secondary education, and 6.2% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Doonside - Woodcroft reaches 139 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 3,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Transport infrastructure across Doonside - Woodcroft encompasses 139 passenger stops across rail and bus networks. These facilities are serviced by 27 distinct routes that generate 3,918 weekly passenger trips. Commuter access is rated as excellent, with typical walk distances to the closest boarding point measuring 166 meters. Given the suburban residential character, outward travel is the norm; private motor vehicles account for 79% of journeys to work, while 15% travel by train. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles, higher than regional figures. Working from home was recorded by 33.1% of residents in the 2021 Census, a proportion that may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Network services run at an average rate of 559 trips per day across all transit paths, translating to roughly 28 weekly trips at each stop. The accompanying map illustrates the 100 nearest stops from the geographic centrepoint of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
73.5% of residents in Doonside - Woodcroft report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 illness rates and mortality indicate below-average health outcomes for Doonside - Woodcroft; while general community prevalence of common conditions is moderate, incidence is elevated among older demographics, and private healthcare membership covers only around 50% of residents (~12,120 people). By comparison, coverage reaches 59.9% across Greater Sydney and averages 55.7% across Australia. Asthma and diabetes represent the leading health conditions locally, diagnosed in 6.9% and 7.0% of the population respectively, while 73.5% of residents reported having no medical conditions whatsoever, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health measures among residents under 65 are stronger than average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 15.1% of the community (3,633 people) and encounter greater health hurdles, performing lower against nationwide elderly standards than the broader local cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.9% of Doonside - Woodcroft residents were born overseas and 56.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 93% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Filipino (14.4%) and Australian (12.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Doonside - Woodcroft exhibits remarkable multicultural character, with 56.3% of the community speaking a non-English language at home and 52.9% born abroad. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 54.9% of local residents. Hinduism displays the most pronounced concentration relative to broader benchmarks, accounting for 15.1% of the local population versus 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental birthplaces, the largest ancestral backgrounds in Doonside - Woodcroft are Other at 25.1% (compared to 16.0% across the region), Filipino at 14.4% (well above the regional 2.0%), and Australian at 12.9%.
Several other communities show notable concentrations relative to regional norms: Indian background represents 11.7% locally (versus 3.6% regionally), Maltese accounts for 1.7% (versus 1.0%), and Samoan makes up 1.4% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Doonside - Woodcroft is 36. 27.5% 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 age distribution in Doonside - Woodcroft closely tracks Greater Sydney, with each broad age band sitting within 3.3 percentage points of the metropolitan distribution. The estimated median age of 36 matches the 2021 Census figure and is 1 year below the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during that Census. The most noticeable demographic transition since the Census occurred in the 65+ age group, which increased from 12.7% to an estimated 15.1% of the population. By 2041, older and retired residents are forecast to experience the largest increase, rising by 1,612 (44%) to 5,246 people, whereas cohorts of young to middle-aged adults, along with children and young adults, are projected to decline over the same timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Doonside - Woodcroft
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 15 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 Aug 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 — 83 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (23,384 at the 2021 Census → 24,001 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 (116011306). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.