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The median house price in Earlwood is $2.11m, with units at $942k. House values have moved 2.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Earlwood has an estimated 18,224 residents, up from 17,969 at the 2021 Census — a change of 255 people, or 1.4%. That puts 3,260 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 assessments conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Earlwood stands at approximately 18,224 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 255 individuals (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 17,969 residents. This calculation is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 18,194 recorded in June 2025 alongside 39 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. With these figures, the location has a density of 3,260 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the highest quartile of all Australian territories evaluated. Demographic expansion in recent times was largely underpinned by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 88.2% of the net population increase.
AreaSearch incorporates projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 territories where this dataset is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year are applied. Growth trends across age categories from these sources are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these modeled demographic adjustments, the total population is projected to contract, losing 149 residents by 2041. In contrast, specific age brackets are forecast to expand, particularly the 65 to 74 group, which is expected to grow by 652 individuals. Details regarding age distribution are available in the corresponding section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
266 new dwellings have been approved in Earlwood over the past five years, an average of 53 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 40 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 53% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 42, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Earlwood has averaged approximately 53 residential building approvals annually, accumulating 266 new dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, there have been 39 approvals documented. Given the local population contraction, this new supply has likely matched demand requirements to provide adequate opportunities for home buyers, with newly built dwellings averaging a construction value of $484,000, illustrating a developer focus on upscale projects. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $6.1 million this financial year, demonstrating a minor emphasis on commercial projects. Compared to Greater Sydney, construction volumes per capita in Earlwood are similar, sustaining a balanced market in line with surrounding suburbs.
This volume remains below the national benchmark, reflecting the mature urban state of the suburb and suggesting the presence of planning constraints. Approved residential projects consist of 52.0% detached houses and 48.0% attached dwellings, showing a rising proportion of attached configurations that provide diverse price points ranging from large family residences to compact options. This represents a marked departure from the existing dwelling distribution of 80.0% houses, showing the depletion of available land and responding to changing preferences and household budgets. There are approximately 321 residents for every residential approval, pointing to a low density housing market. As population forecasts indicate stable or declining numbers, Earlwood is expected to experience reduced pressure on housing demand, which should benefit prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Earlwood, worth an estimated $7.35 billion. A further 115 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $53.1 billion. 30 are already under construction and 44 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 infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are major drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 74 projects expected to influence this locality. Primary developments include the Sydney Metro City and Southwest, the Botany Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, the Bexley North Hotel Mixed-Use Development, and the Sir Joseph Banks Carpark and Amenities, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail extension connecting Chatswood to Bankstown via the Sydney CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section, featuring a new harbour crossing and seven CBD stations, opened on 19 August 2024. The final stage involves converting the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards between Sydenham and Bankstown, upgrading 11 stations with platform screen doors, lifts, and full accessibility. The T3 line closed in September 2024 to enable conversion works. Following delays caused by over 130 days of industrial action, the Sydenham to Bankstown section is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026.End-to-end high-speed testing at up to 100km/h commenced in November 2025, and the first full-length test run from Tallawong to Bankstown was completed in January 2026. The Bankstown Station transit interchange and community precinct opened in March 2026. When complete, the M1 Line will span 66km with 31 stations, running every four minutes in peak.
Wolli Creek and Bonar Street Precincts Urban Renewal Area
An extensive urban renewal initiative transforming former industrial land into a high-density mixed-use precinct around the Wolli Creek transport hub. As of 2026, the project is in an active delivery phase under Bayside Council's record 70 million dollar infrastructure investment program. Key ongoing works include open space acquisitions, road widening on Gertrude Street, and the development of the Arncliffe Community Hub. The precinct is designed to support a projected population of over 9,000 dwellings by 2046, focusing on enhanced connectivity and community infrastructure.
Kogarah Golf Club Redevelopment (Cooks Cove)
Redevelopment of the former Kogarah Golf Club into a major employment precinct comprising up to approximately 343250 sqm of multi-level logistics and warehousing, commercial offices, hotel accommodation, supporting retail and a large public open space known as Pemulwuy Park. The Concept Proposal and Stage 1 Works State Significant Development application commenced public exhibition in June 2026. An EPBC referral decision determined the proposal is not a controlled action under the EPBC Act.
Cooks Cove Trade & Innovation Precinct
A major mixed-use logistics, trade and innovation precinct on the former Kogarah Golf Club site adjacent to Sydney Airport. Following rezoning in 2025, the Concept and Stage 1 State Significant Development application entered public exhibition during 2026. The project will deliver approximately 340,000 sqm of logistics, trade, commercial and supporting uses, significant waterfront public open space, active transport links and the future Pemulwuy Park while supporting around 3,300 long-term jobs.
Sir Joseph Banks Carpark and Amenities
Upgrade of carpark facilities and amenities at Sir Joseph Banks Park to improve visitor access and recreational facilities. Includes new public amenities with six toilets, an accessible toilet, a unisex family toilet, wash basin, and accessible water fountain. Car park upgrades to increase capacity, improve accessibility, and mitigate flooding. Also features landscaping, accessible pathways, tree replacement strategy, and public art.
Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre
The redevelopment of the 1960s Canterbury Aquatic Centre into a premier regional facility. The project features a new 50m outdoor heated pool, a 25m indoor heated pool, a warm water therapy pool with spa, a children's water play area, and a 24/7 gym. It also includes sauna facilities, allied health suites, a cafe, and accessible Changing Places facilities. Designed by Williams Ross Architects and constructed by Lipman, the project emphasizes accessibility and community integration within Tasker Park.
Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown (T3 Bankstown Line Conversion)
Conversion of the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to fully automated metro standards. The project involves upgrading 10 stations between Marrickville and Bankstown, installing platform screen doors, and ensuring full accessibility. Overall construction is significantly advanced with testing underway. Once operational in late 2026, the line provides turn-up-and-go services every 4 minutes during peak periods.
Arncliffe Central
Arncliffe Central is a mixed-tenure urban renewal redevelopment of the former Arncliffe Estate between Eden Street and the Princes Highway. The project is replacing 142 ageing social housing dwellings with 806 new apartments across four buildings, including 311 social housing apartments, 291 affordable housing apartments and 204 private market apartments. It also includes a 4000 sqm public park, shops, community facilities, a childcare centre, pedestrian links and landscaped public spaces. Construction is underway, with social homes on track for 2027 and the wider precinct expected to complete in 2028.
10,525 residents of Earlwood are employed, from a labour force of 10,822. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 69.6%. 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 14,037, about 77% 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 workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professional services workers, an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.1% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,525, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.4% below the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is comparable to the 69.1% recorded across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 56.5% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.
The suburb exhibits a high concentration of workers in education & training, which stands at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance jobs are underrepresented, accounting for 12.1% of local workers compared to 14.1% across Greater Sydney. This residential suburb appears to offer few local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of census employees working in the area to the resident workforce. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics show that during the 12 months ending March 2026, total employment expanded by 3.1% and the labour force grew by 3.4%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe in Greater Sydney, employment increased by 1.9%, the labour force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends for Earlwood. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment mix suggests Earlwood employment will rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Earlwood is $2,163 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $836 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,143 a year against an average of $84,062. 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 the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Earlwood SA2 recorded a median income of $62,143 and an average of $84,062. This ranks among the highest tiers nationwide, compared to a median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $68,556 for the median and $92,737 for the average as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 shows weekly household income sits at the 75th percentile ($2,163 weekly), while personal income ranks at the 56th percentile.
In terms of distribution, 27.9% of taxpayers (5,084 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the 30.9% share observed regionally. Financial capacity is indicated by the 35.7% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which supports local retail activity. Although high housing costs account for 15.5% of income, strong earnings position disposable income at the 76th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Earlwood had 6,109 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 12% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $570 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,809 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Earlwood at the time of the latest Census consisted of 80.2% houses and 19.8% alternative dwellings like semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings across Greater Sydney. Home ownership rates in Earlwood were significantly higher than the Sydney metro average at 45.7%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 33.3% and rented properties making up 21.1%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,809, which is higher than the Sydney average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $570 compared to $470 across Sydney.
Compared to national statistics, Earlwood's mortgage costs are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Earlwood counted 6,109 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 78.1% of all households, including 41.4% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 11.9% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.9%, consisting of single-person households at 19.3% and group households at 2.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.2% of adults in Earlwood hold a university qualification, including 22.4% with a bachelor degree and 8.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,142 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,099 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The proportion of Earlwood residents holding a university qualification is 33.2%, which is slightly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%, showing a reasonable level of academic attainment. Bachelor degrees are held by 22.4% of the population, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 26.9% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 16.3%. Engagement in learning is high, with 28.1% of the population enrolled in an educational program. This comprises 8.8% in primary schools, 8.7% in secondary schools, and 5.6% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Earlwood reaches 120 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 3,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit statistics show 120 transport stops operating within Earlwood, consisting of bus services. These stops serve 40 distinct routes, providing a total of 3,537 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is high, with residents living an average of 148 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the suburb's residential focus, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars being the main transport mode at 80% and train travel at 9%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.3 cars per home. A total of 56.5% of residents worked from home according to 2021 Census data, which may be influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Service frequency averages 505 daily journeys across all transit routes, representing about 29 weekly trips per stop. The associated map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.2% of residents in Earlwood report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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 assessments indicate positive outcomes across Earlwood, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic sickness, which show very low rates of common illnesses across all age groups. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is high, covering approximately 62% of the population (11,225 people) compared to the Australian average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues reported by residents are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.3 and 5.6% of the population, respectively, while 73.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is healthy with low disease rates. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.7% of the population (3,958 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. While older residents show positive health outcomes, their national health rankings are lower than those of the younger local cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.9% of Earlwood residents were born overseas and 48.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Greek (17.9%) and Australian (13.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Earlwood shows a high degree of cultural diversity, with 35.9% of the population born in another country and 48.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 66.5% of residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest groups are Greek at 17.9% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 1.9%, followed by Other at 14.3%, and Australian at 13.5%. Other demographic variations include Lebanese ancestry at 6.3% of the population (compared to 2.6% regionally), Vietnamese at 2.9% (compared to 1.8%), and Italian at 7.2% (compared to 3.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Earlwood is 44. 24.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 44 in Earlwood is higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is well represented at 13.4% compared to Sydney overall, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 10.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 11.5% to 13.5% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 11.8% to 9.9% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 15.8% to 14.0%. Projections indicate that Earlwood's age distribution will change by 2041, with the 65 to 74 age group expected to grow by 34% (595 people), rising from 1,747 to 2,343.
This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65+ account for 100% of projected growth, while the 45 to 54 and 25 to 34 cohorts are forecast to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Earlwood
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 10 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 39 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,969 at the 2021 Census → 18,224 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (119021662). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.