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The median house price in Epping (East) - North Epping is $2.43m, with units at $865k. House values have moved 3.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Epping (East) - North Epping has an estimated 16,365 residents, up from 14,404 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,961 people, or 13.6%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. 1,020 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 89.2% of that increase. That puts 3,728 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 Epping (East) - North Epping houses roughly 16,365 people as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,961 residents (13.6%) above the 14,404 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such expansion is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 15,733 as of June 2025 alongside 1,020 validated new addresses logged post-Census. Consequently, local density reaches 3,727 persons per square kilometer, situating the suburb within the upper quartile across nationwide localities evaluated by AreaSearch. Outperforming both the broader state and its surrounding SA3 district (6.6%), the locality's 13.6% expansion positions it at the forefront of regional growth.
Net overseas arrivals served as the primary catalyst, generating around 89.2% of total population additions in recent times. Forecast modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures using 2022 as their starting baseline, supplementing any unrepresented localities with 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific growth rates derived from these datasets are applied across all districts. Looking ahead, future population trajectory sits within the top quartile of Australian statistical territories, with the community projected to gain 4,434 persons by 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP figures, translating to an aggregate 23.2% rise across the 16-year horizon.
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720 new dwellings have been approved in Epping (East) - North Epping over the past five years, an average of 144 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 144 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential construction authorizations in Epping (East) - North Epping have averaged approximately 144 dwellings annually, accumulating to 720 approvals across the preceding 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, incoming population averaged 2 people each year per newly created home, reflecting balanced underlying supply-demand dynamics; however, this ratio has climbed to 3.5 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, highlighting heightened local appeal and potential inventory pressure. The mean construction cost for incoming dwellings stands at $495,000. Meanwhile, commercial planning activity remains negligible, logging $280,000 in approved works during the current financial year.
Compared against the Greater Sydney standard, building activity per capita in Epping (East) - North Epping runs 44.0% higher over the 5-year timeframe, providing ample purchasing choice while supporting ongoing housing demand, notwithstanding a recent deceleration in building pace. Medium and high-density builds represent 82.0% of upcoming stock, while standalone detached houses comprise 18.0%. This leaning toward compact living creates accessible price thresholds that appeal to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers alike. It also marks a structural divergence from the prevailing stock profile (48.0% separate houses), signaling shrinking greenfield opportunities alongside shifting demographic needs for varied, attainable housing. Registering around 506 people per approved dwelling, the suburb exhibits the traits of an established residential enclave. Looking toward 2041, forecasts point to an increase of 3,802 community members in Epping (East) - North Epping (benchmarked from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update). Current pipelines seem well calibrated to accommodate future needs, fostering market equilibrium without substantial pricing strain.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Epping (East) - North Epping
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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 Epping (East) - North Epping, worth an estimated $672 million. A further 155 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $76.1 billion. 49 are already under construction and 79 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Capital investments, civic upgrades, and urban planning developments play a pivotal role in driving local performance. AreaSearch has monitored 25 significant initiatives positioned to shape the precinct. Prominent examples comprise Cielo Epping, Senso Epping, Epping Town Centre East Upgrades, and The Cambridge Retirement Village, with the accompanying catalog highlighting those holding the greatest strategic importance.
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Cielo Epping
Mixed-use development by Meriton featuring Epping's tallest tower at 29 levels with 209 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, designed with Studio SC. Includes premium finishes, sustainable features, onsite childcare centre, two retail shops, gym, sauna, outdoor pool, BBQ pavilion, and a level 26 rooftop garden. Located 4 minutes walk from Epping Train and Metro Station.
Epping Town Centre East Upgrades
Public domain improvements in Oxford Street, Langston Place, Pembroke Street and Cambridge Street. New paving in selected areas, new kerb ramps and on-grade road pavement treatment for visual direction at pedestrian crossings, new trees and soft landscaping, laneway upgrade adjacent to the Epping School of Arts Community Centre to improve connectivity to Cambridge Street, new street furniture, new decorative and feature lighting, asphalt road pavement upgrade, selective kerb replacement.
The Cambridge Retirement Village
Australia's tallest retirement village, this 28-storey vertical community in Epping serves as a unique intergenerational precinct. It features 158 independent living apartments and the 132-bed Epping Grand Care Community operated by Opal HealthCare. The project integrated the complete rebuild of the K-6 Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School, a new 200-seat parish hall, and the preservation of a heritage-listed church. Residents have access to premium amenities including a level 26 clubhouse, heated indoor pool, cinema, library, and rooftop entertainment spaces with city views.
Senso Epping
Nestled in the heart of Epping, Senso redefines modern urban living with exquisitely designed residences, cascading gardens, and resort-style experiences. Featuring 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom residences and penthouses. The development comprises 374 apartments and includes 918 sqm retail space at ground level. Premium amenities including rooftop pools, gym, cinema, sensory walk, and communal spaces.
Epping Central Development
Proposed mixed-use development featuring two towers (20 and 22 storeys) with 126 apartments, retail, and commercial spaces opposite Epping train station. It includes underground parking and ground-level community and market facilities to rejuvenate the area.
Senso Epping Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development comprising 479 apartments, approximately 918 sqm of retail space and a minimum 5% affordable housing. The project forms part of the Sydney Metro Northwest Places program and includes rooftop pools, gym, wellness facilities, cinema and landscaped communal areas. Construction has commenced and sales are underway, with completion anticipated in 2028.
Marsfield Common
Proposal to rezone the privately-owned TG Millner Field at 146-150 Vimiera Road, Marsfield and deliver 132 low-rise terrace homes (max 2 storeys) alongside a new 1-hectare public park featuring a district playground, amphitheatre, sports courts, paths, seating, and fitness equipment. A Voluntary Planning Agreement includes a $5 million contribution towards affordable housing and local infrastructure, and the planting of approximately 500 new trees. The site was sold in December 2025 by North Ryde RSL to a purchaser associated with Winston Langley and the Abadeen Group.A NSW Government Gateway Determination was issued on 4 December 2025, directing the proposal to proceed to public exhibition and assessment.
Epica Epping
Epica Epping is a luxury residential development located in the heart of Epping, offering 83 modern apartments with oversized balconies, spacious interiors, and proximity to Epping station (100m). The project features high-quality finishes, natural ventilation, and panoramic views, providing a convenient and elegant living environment.
9,540 residents of Epping (East) - North Epping are employed, from a labour force of 9,783. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 74.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,554, 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes Epping (East) - North Epping, supported by notable depth across technology fields, a minimal unemployment rate of 2.5%, and solid job security across the prior year. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,540, holding the local jobless rate 1.6% lower than the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, while economic participation proved exceptionally robust at 74.1% against the metropolitan benchmark of 68.9%. Census records show 61.3% of workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be acknowledged. Resident employment is primarily anchored in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.
Local representation in professional & technical disciplines is especially concentrated, reaching 1.6 times the regional norm. Conversely, construction comprises an underrepresented sector, engaging only 4.5% of the local workforce relative to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census workplace tally against resident headcount indicates that this largely suburban setting provides limited on-site employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS figures, employment grew by 0.5% during the past 12 months while the labour force expanded by 0.8%, which led to an increase of 0.4 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, resulting in a slight decline in unemployment. Insights from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts for Mar-26 may help clarify future job demand in Epping (East) - North Epping. These outlooks span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trends. National employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific projections are applied to the employment composition of Epping (East) - North Epping, local employment is projected to rise by 7.5% over five years and by 14.9% over ten years. This calculation represents a basic weighted extrapolation intended for illustrative use and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Epping (East) - North Epping is $2,385 a week (about $124,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,025 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,137 a year against an average of $79,882. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates an average income of $79,882 alongside a median of $58,137 across the Epping (East) - North Epping SA2. This represents a solid standing nationally, compared to $83,003 (average) and $60,817 (median) throughout Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 10.32% following financial year 2023, modeled figures reach approximately $88,126 (average) and $64,137 (median) as of March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census place household, family, and individual income tiers between the 80th and 87th percentiles across Australia.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 30.3% of the cohort (4,958 people), closely matching the regional proportion of 30.9%. Affluence is underscored by the 39.8% of individuals generating above $3,000/week. Shelter expenses absorb 15.9% of local earnings, yet strong remuneration sustains disposable income at the 86th percentile and places the suburb within the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Epping (East) - North Epping had 5,058 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 48% detached houses and 43% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,605 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing inventory across Epping (East) - North Epping was distributed between separate houses (47.9%) and medium-to-high density formats such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings (52.1%), whereas metropolitan Sydney recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% attached properties. Outright homeownership reached 30.4%, surpassing the metropolitan level, with remaining residences held under a mortgage (31.6%) or leased (38.0%). Monthly mortgage commitments averaged $2,605 locally versus $2,427 across Sydney metro, while weekly rent payments stood at a median of $500 compared to the regional figure of $470. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage repayments considerably outstrip the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with weekly rent similarly exceeding the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Epping (East) - North Epping counted 5,058 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,747 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement, accounting for 77.7% of households, broken down into couples with offspring (43.1%), childless couples (24.8%), and single-parent arrangements (8.8%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 22.3%, comprising solo-occupant dwellings at 18.2% and share houses at 4.0%. The typical home accommodates 2.8 people, slightly exceeding the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
60.2% of adults in Epping (East) - North Epping hold a university qualification, including 35.1% with a bachelor degree and 21.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 8.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,228 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,155 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 throughout Epping (East) - North Epping substantially outpaces regional and national norms, with tertiary qualifications held by 60.2% of residents aged 15+, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% nationwide. This intellectual capital provides strong grounding for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest tier at 35.1%, followed by postgraduate study at 21.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational credentials account for 17.0% of educational outcomes among individuals aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificate courses (8.0%). Learning engagement remains exceptionally elevated, with formal study undertaken by 32.5% of the local populace.
Primary schooling engages 10.1% of residents, while 8.3% attend tertiary institutions and 7.9% are enrolled in secondary education.
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Public transport in Epping (East) - North Epping reaches 70 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 8,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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Commuter networks across Epping (East) - North Epping encompass 70 active transit boarding points spanning bus, lightrail, and rail networks. These points are connected by 13 distinct routes, generating a combined total of 8,898 passenger departures each week. Proximity to transit is notable, with average walking distance to the nearest boarding location standing at 130 meters. Commuting patterns reflect an outward flow from this residential setting, with vehicular travel accounting for 64% of journeys and rail transit capturing 25%. Vehicle density sits below the regional standard at an average of 1.0 per household.
A notable 61.3% of workers carried out duties from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scheduled transit operations register 1,271 trips daily across the entire network, generating approximately 127 departures per week across each separate transit stop.
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80.2% of residents in Epping (East) - North Epping report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 99% of areas nationally. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality indicate exceptional public health indicators across Epping (East) - North Epping, highlighted by an extraordinarily low prevalence of general health issues across every age tier and substantial private medical insurance coverage encompassing roughly 60% of the populace (9,737 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, reported by 5.1% and 4.6% of residents respectively, whereas 80.2% of the community indicated no chronic health conditions, exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 74.6%. Individuals aged 65 and over total 2,462 people, or 15.1% of the population.
Older residents demonstrate particularly favorable wellness metrics that mirror the strong standing of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.2% of Epping (East) - North Epping residents were born overseas and 57.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (27.1%) and English (14.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural plurality is pronounced in Epping (East) - North Epping, where 57.5% of residents communicate in a non-English language at home and 56.2% were born outside Australia. Christianity forms the principal faith, adhered to by 40.4% of the population. Hinduism displays significant local prominence, observed by 10.4% of residents compared to the Greater Sydney proportion of 5.2%. Evaluating parental origin shows Chinese lineage leading local ancestry at 27.1% of the community, well above the 8.4% regional benchmark, followed by English (14.3%) and Australian (13.0%) backgrounds. Notable concentrations also appear across other demographic cohorts, with Korean ancestry accounting for 6.3% (against 1.1% regionally), Indian ancestry representing 8.8% (against 3.6%), and Sri Lankan ancestry comprising 0.6% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Epping (East) - North Epping is 36. 29.8% 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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Age distributions in Epping (East) - North Epping align tightly with Greater Sydney, showing divergences under 0.7 percentage points across every primary generational group. The median age is estimated at 36, holding steady from the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that time. The most visible demographic adjustment post-Census is the expansion of retirees and seniors (65+), growing from 13.9% to an estimated 15.1% of the populace. This senior demographic is anticipated to experience the largest numerical increase through to 2041, expanding by 1,363 persons (55%) to reach 3,826.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Epping (East) - North Epping
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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last 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 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 1,020 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,404 at the 2021 Census → 16,365 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 (126011720). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.