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The median house price in Elderslie - Narellan is $1.16m, with units at $820k. House values have moved 4.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Elderslie - Narellan has an estimated 15,010 residents, up from 14,019 at the 2021 Census — a change of 991 people, or 7.1%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. 179 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 55.2% of that increase. That puts 980 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 AreaSearch's data, the population of Elderslie - Narellan stands at approximately 15,010 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 991 people (7.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 14,019 residents. This update is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 14,984 as of June 2025 alongside 179 validated new addresses added since the Census. The region's population density is 980 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with standard averages across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Throughout the past decade, Elderslie - Narellan has experienced steady expansion, registering a 4.0% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the figures for the SA3 area.
The primary driver of this demographic growth was natural increase, accounting for roughly 55.2% of the population gains in recent times, though positive contributions were also observed from overseas and interstate migration. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, have been adopted by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For any SA2 localities lacking this dataset, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government, issued in 2022 with a 2021 baseline, are referenced instead. Age-specific growth rates derived from these sources are additionally applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the area is set to achieve a population growth rate exceeding the national median for statistical areas. It is projected to add 2,909 residents by 2041 when compared against the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a total expansion of 19.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
395 new dwellings have been approved in Elderslie - Narellan over the past five years, an average of 79 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 62% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 49, well below 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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An average of about 79 new home approvals have been granted annually in Elderslie - Narellan, generating a total of 395 dwellings during the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 45 approvals registered. With an average of 3.3 new residents added per year for each home constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply. This imbalance generally stimulates price increases and intensifies buyer competition, even as new residential builds are completed at an average value of $258,000—which is lower than regional standards and represents more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Commercial approvals totaling $1.8 million have also been logged this financial year, pointing to the predominantly residential profile of the neighborhood. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Elderslie - Narellan exhibits relatively high construction levels, tracking 26.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe, which helps sustain buyer options while supporting current property values, despite a recent slowdown in building activity. Recent additions to the housing stock consist of 62.0% detached homes and 38.0% medium and high-density residences, showing an increasing variety of semi-detached options that span multiple price brackets from large family residences to compact units. This marks a clear transition from the historical housing stock (of which 89.0% houses currently make up the total), signaling a shrinking pool of developable land alongside evolving resident lifestyles and an appetite for varied, budget-friendly accommodation. The area represents a mature market, averaging approximately 411 people per dwelling approval. Looking forward, the population of Elderslie - Narellan is projected to rise by 2,883 residents by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If the current pace of development persists, the supply of new housing should comfortably satisfy this demand, offering favorable circumstances for buyers and potentially facilitating growth that exceeds current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Elderslie - Narellan, worth an estimated $2.3 billion. A further 135 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $40.4 billion. 47 are already under construction and 52 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in infrastructure, major projects, and planning changes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 32 projects expected to influence this locality. Prominent developments include Elderslie Estate by Mirvac, the Studley Park House Redevelopment, the Elderslie Release Area (within the Greater Macarthur Growth Area), and the Elderslie Village Centre, with the following list detailing the most significant initiatives.
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Elderslie Village Centre
The Elderslie Village Centre is a proposed neighbourhood retail hub designed to serve the Elderslie Urban Release Area. The project includes a maximum gross floor area of 2,500m2 for business and retail premises, featuring a supermarket, specialty shops, and medical facilities. Development is currently contingent upon the finalisation of the Elderslie E1 Local Centre Masterplan by Camden Council. The vision includes a vibrant civic square, pedestrian-friendly links, and potential shop-top housing to create a community focal point.
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 79.5%. 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 13,749, 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 has a qualified workforce with a strong presence in vital service industries, an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 7.4% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,094, showing an unemployment rate 1.6% lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation reached 79.5%, which is notably higher than the Greater Sydney level of 69.1%. Census records indicate that 33.4% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
Local residents are predominantly employed within construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The construction sector stands out as a key specialization, representing an employment share 1.7 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for just 5.8% of the Elderslie - Narellan workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. A comparison of the Census working population against the local population suggests that a significant portion of residents travel outside the area to work, despite some local employment opportunities. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that in the year leading up to March 2026, employment grew by 7.4% and the workforce expanded by 7.8%, which led to a 0.4 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This differs from Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% increase in employment, a 1.9% expansion of the labor force, and a slight decline in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context on prospective local demand in Elderslie - Narellan. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce mix to estimate potential growth. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary considerably across different industry groups. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of Elderslie - Narellan indicates that local employment would increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
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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The most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the Elderslie - Narellan SA2 are significantly above the national average, with a median of $63,930 and an average of $76,499. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where the median income is $60,817 and the average is $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be around $70,528 for the median and $84,394 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Elderslie - Narellan placed around the 74th percentile nationwide.
The largest bracket of earners consists of 33.7% who receive $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (representing 5,058 residents), which is similar to the regional average of 30.9% for this cohort. The district exhibits high affluence, with 31.9% of earners making more than $3,000 per week, creating opportunities for high-end retail and services. Although high housing costs account for 17.7% of income, strong earnings keep disposable income at the 74th percentile, and the area's SEIFA ranking for income sits in the 7th decile.
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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At the time of the last Census, the housing mix in Elderslie - Narellan consisted of 88.9% houses and 11.1% other types of dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings in the Sydney metro region. Home ownership rates in Elderslie - Narellan were below the Sydney metro level, standing at 25.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (47.1%) or rented (27.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was identical to the Sydney metro average of $2,427, whereas the median weekly rent was $450, compared to Sydney metro rates of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Elderslie - Narellan are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Elderslie - Narellan counted 4,666 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,996 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 households make up the vast majority of homes at 80.8%, consisting of 42.3% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 14.1% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.2%, with single-person households at 17.5% and group homes at 1.7%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals exceeds 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 outcomes in the area present a challenge, as the university qualification rate of 21.0% is much lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 14.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational skills are highly prevalent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (28.6%). Enrollment in education is remarkably high, with 31.2% of local residents actively participating in formal study.
This cohort is comprised of 11.9% in primary school, 8.7% in secondary school, and 3.7% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Elderslie - Narellan reaches 108 stops on 99 routes, timetabled for about 4,300 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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An analysis of public transport shows 108 active stops operating in Elderslie - Narellan, consisting of various bus options. These stops service 99 distinct routes, which combine to offer 4,267 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 240 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, meaning most working residents commute elsewhere, and cars remain the primary mode of travel for 94% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.7 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. A significant 33.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Services average 609 trips daily across all routes, which translates to about 39 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, Elderslie - Narellan exhibits favorable health profiles, with common medical conditions occurring at low rates in the general community, though tracking above the national average among older, vulnerable cohorts. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering roughly 57% of the population (~8,555 people), which compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. Arthritis and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.0% and 7.9% of the population, respectively.
Meanwhile, 70.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health indicators for the working-age cohort are generally typical. Residents aged 65 and older represent 15.1% of the population (2,271 people), and health outcomes for this senior cohort present some issues, ranking lower nationally than the general local population.
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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Elderslie - Narellan displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 84.4% of residents born in Australia, 92.6% holding citizenship, and 89.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Elderslie - Narellan, adhered to by 64.2% of the local population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the top three ancestries represented in Elderslie - Narellan are Australian (27.9% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 17.8%), English (26.8% of the population, also well above the regional average of 19.0%), and Other (7.4% of the population, which is notably below the regional average of 16.0%).
There are also specific ethnic groups with distinct local representation: Maltese is overrepresented at 1.8% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Serbian stands at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%), and Italian accounts for 5.4% (compared to 3.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Elderslie - Narellan is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 25.7% 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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With a median age of 34 years, Elderslie - Narellan has a younger demographic profile than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a larger proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (15.2%) and a smaller share of young adults aged 25 - 34 (11.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 3.8% to 5.5%, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 12.7% to 14.1%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket fell from 13.6% to 11.6%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 8.1% to 6.5%.
Demographic projections for 2041 suggest major shifts in the local age profile, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to show the highest growth at 71%, adding 589 residents to reach a total of 1,415, whereas the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.
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 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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago 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 Jun 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 — 179 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,019 at the 2021 Census → 15,010 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 (123011699). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.