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The median house price in Elderslie - Narellan is $1.18m, with units at $820k. House values have moved 5.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Elderslie - Narellan has an estimated 15,015 residents, up from 14,019 at the 2021 Census — a change of 996 people, or 7.1%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. 180 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 55.2% of that increase. That puts 981 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Elderslie - Narellan has reached an estimated population of 15,015 by Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 996 people (7.1%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 14,019 people. This upward trend incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,984 recorded in June 2025 alongside 180 validated new addresses logged post-Census. With 980 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density sits close to the broader benchmark across AreaSearch study areas. Expansion over the preceding ten years has been steady, marked by a 4.0% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the encompassing SA3 region.
Natural increase served as the primary contributor to local growth, accounting for roughly 55.2% of recent net gains, while interstate migration and overseas migration also provided positive contributions. Population modelling incorporates the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 series using 2022 as its baseline, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government projections based on 2021 where necessary. Projected age cohort growth trajectories are carried through across all localities from 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, Elderslie - Narellan is anticipated to experience growth running above the national median, gaining 2,918 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP baselines, which translates to an overall rise of 19.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
283 new dwellings have been approved in Elderslie - Narellan over the past five years, an average of 56 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 57 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 61% 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 in Elderslie - Narellan have averaged roughly 56 dwellings per annum, culminating in 283 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. A ratio of 4.6 people entering the community annually for each new residence constructed between FY-22 and FY-26 highlights an environment where demand outpaces new supply, exerting upward pressure on property prices amid heightened buyer interest. New dwellings have averaged an estimated building cost of $481,000. In addition, $1.8 million in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, underscoring an emphasis oriented primarily toward residential construction.
Relative to Greater Sydney, per-capita construction volumes in Elderslie - Narellan tracking over the 5 year timeframe run 15.0% above regional average per person, sustaining local valuations while providing incoming buyers with options, even as building rates have tapered of late. Approvals comprise 61.0% detached houses alongside 39.0% medium and high-density housing, expanding medium-density offerings across various price points to complement traditional houses with entry-level options. This marks a clear pivot from the established built environment (89.0% houses), reflecting land availability constraints as well as changing lifestyle and affordability requirements. Overall development density is highlighted by a ratio of approximately 412 people per dwelling approval. Long-term demographic forecasts point to Elderslie - Narellan gaining an additional 2,887 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. While construction volumes are tracking in alignment with expected expansion, purchaser demand is likely to remain competitive alongside population growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Elderslie - Narellan
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Elderslie - Narellan, worth an estimated $2.28 billion. A further 149 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $35.3 billion. 50 are already under construction and 65 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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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Community development and local performance are strongly driven by major project investments, planning frameworks, and transport initiatives. AreaSearch has catalogued 32 infrastructure and development projects expected to influence the district. Prominent undertakings shaping the surrounding landscape include the Elderslie Release Area (Greater Macarthur Growth Area), Elderslie Estate by Mirvac, Elderslie Village Centre, and the Studley Park House Redevelopment.
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Elderslie Village Centre
The Elderslie Village Centre is a planned neighbourhood retail and community hub under the Camden Council Elderslie Urban Release Area Masterplan. Situated at the corner of Lodges Road and Hilder Street, the proposed centre will deliver up to 2,500 sqm of retail and commercial floor space, including a supermarket, medical facilities, and specialty shops. The master-planned hub will feature civic plazas, open space connections, and integrated shop-top housing to support local residents.
Studley Park House Redevelopment
Adaptive reuse of the state-heritage Studley Park House as a 5-room boutique hotel and function spaces, plus a new connected 44-key hotel building and four residential flat buildings (148 apartments). Works include remediation, demolition of dilapidated defence structures, new road access, landscaping, civil infrastructure and Community Title subdivision.
Elderslie Release Area (Greater Macarthur Growth Area)
Major greenfield residential release area within the Greater Macarthur Growth Area delivering around 1,800 homes together with parks, local roads and community infrastructure. Residential subdivisions continue to be developed by multiple builders and developers while Camden Council's Camden Valley Way and Liz Kernohan Drive upgrade is under construction to improve access, flood resilience and connectivity. The broader Greater Macarthur Growth Area remains a NSW Government priority growth area supporting long term housing and employment growth.
Camden Lakeside Stage 3 & 4 (Elderslie)
Final stages of the established Camden Lakeside golf course community, delivering premium residential lots overlooking the lake and fairways.
New Residential Development (Narellan and Surrounds)
Ongoing development of new single and double-storey homes and house and land packages in Narellan and the surrounding growth areas of Oran Park, Gregory Hills, and Spring Farm. Multiple developers are active in the region, including Wisdom Homes and AVJennings.
Evergreen Spring Farm
Evergreen is a thriving masterplanned residential community offering modern 3, 4, and 5 bedroom turnkey homes and land lots in Spring Farm. Originally comprising 850 lots across 62 hectares with plans for 885 dwellings, the development features family-friendly parks, walking trails, and excellent connectivity to schools, shopping centers, and transport links including the Hume Highway and nearby train stations. The community includes over 2 hectares of green open space and is located minutes from Narellan Town Centre and Camden.
Argyle Elderslie
Masterplanned residential community delivered by AVID Property Group and AVJennings as a joint venture at Lodges Road, Elderslie in Sydney's south-west. The community encompasses a mix of land lots and townhomes set across 3.5 hectares of public parks and reserves, with access to local schools, bus routes, and the Narellan and Camden town centres. All land allotments were fully serviced. The project is now sold out.
Camden Community Nursery
The Camden Community Nursery is a purpose-built facility designed to support local biodiversity through the propagation of native plants. It serves as an educational hub providing workshops on sustainable gardening, environmental conservation, and local flora management for the community and schools.
9,094 residents of Elderslie - Narellan are employed, from a labour force of 9,327. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 79.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,755, about 92% 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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Elderslie - Narellan boasts a capable labor pool where key service industries are strongly present, featuring an unemployment rate of only 2.5% and an estimated employment growth of 7.4% during the previous twelve months. As of March 2026, there are 9,094 individuals employed, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.6% lower than the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%, while workforce participation stands at 79.6%, significantly above the Greater Sydney benchmark of 68.9%. Census data indicates that 33.4% of residents were working from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
The primary industry sectors employing local residents consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction demonstrates notable concentration, employing residents at 1.7 times the regional rate. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for 5.8% of the local workforce, trailing the 11.5% regional benchmark. Comparing Census workplace counts against resident numbers indicates that a significant share of the workforce travels beyond the area for employment. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 7.4% while the labour pool rose by 7.8%, producing a 0.4 percentage points rise in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% increase in the labour force, and a slight reduction in unemployment. Looking at forward demand, Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 model employment trajectories across industry sectors. Nationally, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years. Applying these sectoral forecasts across the employment profile of Elderslie - Narellan indicates potential local employment expansion of 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (representing a baseline weighting calculation for comparison without factoring in localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Elderslie - Narellan is $2,189 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $939 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,930 a year against an average of $76,499. 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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Data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the Elderslie - Narellan SA2 recorded a median income of $63,930 and an average income of $76,499. These metrics sit above the national standard, comparing to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) across Greater Sydney. Accounting for Wage Price Index gains of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $70,528 for median earnings and $84,394 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures, Census figures place local incomes near the 74th percentile across Australia.
The largest earning bracket comprises 33.7% of residents (5,060 people) receiving between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, aligning with the 30.9% metropolitan benchmark. Earning power is highlighted by 31.9% of taxpayers receiving more than $3,000 weekly, bolstering retail and commercial activity. While mortgage and rent commitments absorb 17.7% of income, disposable earnings remain at the 74th percentile, placing the area in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Elderslie - Narellan had 4,666 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 1% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,427 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.6%. 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 local housing stock at the most recent Census was dominated by separate dwellings, with 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternate forms), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings throughout the Sydney metro area. Full home ownership stood at 25.2%, trailing the metropolitan standard, with remaining households holding a mortgage (47.1%) or renting (27.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment matched the Sydney metro median of $2,427, whereas the median weekly rent of $450 sat below the Sydney metro figure of $470. Relative to nationwide benchmarks, mortgage repayments in Elderslie - Narellan sit well above the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Elderslie - Narellan counted 4,666 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,998 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 84% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 18% 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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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 80.8%, led by couples with children (42.3%), followed by couples without children (23.5%) and single parent families (14.1%). The remaining 19.2% consists of non-family households, including 17.5% lone person households and 1.7% group households. The average household size sits at 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.0% of adults in Elderslie - Narellan hold a university qualification, including 14.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,168 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,000 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 profiles show 21.0% of local residents holding a university qualification, tracking below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 14.4%, postgraduate qualifications comprise 4.5%, and graduate diplomas account for 2.1%. Technical and vocational credentials are widespread among residents aged 15+, with 40.1% holding vocational qualifications, including 28.6% with certificates and 11.5% with advanced diplomas. Active participation in study is strong throughout the area, with 31.2% of the local population engaged in education. Breaking this down by level, 11.9% attend primary education, 8.7% are enrolled in secondary education, and 3.7% are engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Elderslie - Narellan reaches 111 stops on 102 routes, timetabled for about 4,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local transit infrastructure features 111 bus stops distributed across Elderslie - Narellan. These facilities are connected by 102 individual routes, generating an aggregate of 4,768 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is favourable, with residents located an average of 240 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect an outward flow from the residential base, with private vehicles accounting for 94% of journeys. Vehicle density stands at 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional rate. Additionally, 33.4% of working locals reported working from home during the 2021 Census, which captured conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Across all transit lines, timetable volumes average 681 trips per day, translating to roughly 42 weekly trips per individual stop. The spatial layout of the 100 closest stops relative to the centrepoint is shown on the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.5% of residents in Elderslie - Narellan report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% 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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General health metrics evaluated by AreaSearch indicate favourable outcomes in mortality and chronic condition measures, showing below-average condition rates across the broader population, though older and vulnerable cohorts experience higher prevalence than the national average. Private health insurance participation is notably elevated, covering approximately 57% of residents (~8,558 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Among reported long-term health conditions, arthritis affects 8.0% of the community while mental health issues impact 7.9%. Meanwhile, 70.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, relative to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health indicators across working-age cohorts remain typical, whereas outcomes for the 15.2% of the population aged 65 and over (2,277 people) show specific health requirements that rank below the broader community on national metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Elderslie - Narellan is largely Australian-born, at 84.4% of residents, with 10.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.9%) and English (26.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics show Elderslie - Narellan with a relatively homogeneous profile, where 84.4% of the population was born in Australia, 92.6% hold Australian citizenship, and 89.2% speak only English in the home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 64.2% of local residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental lineage, the primary reported ancestries in Elderslie - Narellan are Australian at 27.9% (exceeding the regional benchmark of 17.8%), English at 26.8% (above the regional rate of 19.0%), and Other at 7.4% (below the 16.0% regional share).
Other specific ancestral backgrounds show distinct representations relative to metropolitan averages, including Italian at 5.4% (vs 3.4%), Maltese at 1.8% (vs 1.0%), and Serbian at 0.6% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Elderslie - Narellan is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 25.8% 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 Elderslie - Narellan skews young, with residents aged 0 - 24 making up 35.8% of the local population as at August 2026 compared to 30.4% in Greater Sydney, while those aged 25 - 44 account for 26.5% against a 31.4% regional share. The estimated median age sits at 34 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 3 years below the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded in 2021. Older cohorts have expanded most noticeably post-Census, with persons aged 65+ increasing from 12.5% to an estimated 15.2%.
Looking forward to 2041, the 65+ demographic is projected to drive overall population expansion, gaining 1,514 residents (66%) to reach a total of 3,792, while the 25 - 44 cohort is expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Elderslie - Narellan
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 8 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 — 180 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,019 at the 2021 Census → 15,015 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 (123011699). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.