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The median house price in Ermington - Rydalmere is $1.93m, with units at $793k. House values have moved 4.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Ermington - Rydalmere has an estimated 27,012 residents, up from 24,641 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,371 people, or 9.6%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. 886 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 72.7% of that increase. That puts 2,737 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates the population of Ermington - Rydalmere to be approximately 27,012 individuals. Compared with the 24,641 residents counted in the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 2,371 people (9.6%). This upward trajectory is derived using the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population figure of 26,962 combined with 886 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The local density reaches 2,736 persons per square kilometer, placing the community within the upper quartile of regions evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch. Outpacing both New South Wales overall (7.3%) and the broader SA3 district, Ermington - Rydalmere's 9.6% expansion established it as a regional growth frontrunner, largely propelled by overseas arrivals who made up roughly 72.7% of total recent population additions.
SA2 projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as their starting point) underpin AreaSearch's demographic models, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 from a 2021 base. Age-cohort expansion trends derived from these sources are extended across all areas for 2032 to 2041. Over the outlook horizon, Ermington - Rydalmere is positioned within the highest 10 percent of Australian localities for anticipated expansion. Derived from recent annual ERP statistics, the area is projected to expand by 20,498 persons by 2041, representing a 75.7% total surge across the 16 years.
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2,612 new dwellings have been approved in Ermington - Rydalmere over the past five years, an average of 522 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 19 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 522 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 9% 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 across Ermington - Rydalmere have averaged approximately 522 dwellings annually, accumulating to 2,612 residences across the preceding 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, an average of only 0.9 new residents was added per year for each home built, indicating that residential construction is matching or exceeding incoming population requirements, fostering extensive buyer options and allowing headroom for expansion beyond anticipated levels. Meanwhile, the mean anticipated construction cost per dwelling stands at $456,000. On the commercial front, $49.4 million in development approvals during the current financial year underscores solid enterprise backing.
Per capita residential building consents in Ermington - Rydalmere exceed Greater Sydney by 55.0%, providing prospective purchasers with substantial variety while outpacing the national standard and signaling strong developer interest. Of recent residential approvals, 9.0% comprise detached dwellings, whereas townhouses or apartments account for 91.0%. This emphasis on higher-density living offers accessible purchase points for first-home seekers, downsizers, and property investors. It contrasts sharply with the established residential stock of 56.0% detached homes, reflecting diminishing land availability alongside evolving household preferences for accessible, varied formats. With roughly 40 people per dwelling approval, Ermington - Rydalmere displays typical traits of an expanding urban center. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Ermington - Rydalmere is forecast to welcome an additional 20,442 residents by 2041. While residential construction continues at an appropriate pace alongside this influx, buyer rivalry may intensify as the local population swells.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 37 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ermington - Rydalmere, worth an estimated $22 billion. A further 134 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $151.2 billion. 48 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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Urban renewal initiatives, key developments, and regional infrastructure upgrades play a crucial role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 48 individual projects expected to influence the district, including prominent undertakings such as Melrose Park Urban Renewal Precinct, Melrose Central, Melrose Park High School, and Rivea Rydalmere, with primary developments outlined below.
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Melrose Park Urban Renewal Precinct
A 30-hectare urban renewal precinct transforming former industrial land in Sydney's north-west into a mixed-use community. The masterplan will deliver over 5,500 homes, a 30,000sqm town centre, and 50,000sqm of green open space. Multiple stages are advancing concurrently across residential, educational, and transport infrastructure sectors.
Melrose Central
Melrose Central is a $700 million mixed-use town centre spanning the 55-hectare Melrose Park urban renewal precinct. The project features six residential towers with 494 apartments above a 30,000 sqm four-level retail and lifestyle podium. The hub includes a major supermarket, a 4,700 sqm Asian-inspired street food precinct, childcare, medical centre, and gym. It is strategically located at the future Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 stop. Structural works are progressing rapidly with completion targeted for late 2026.
Melrose Central
Melrose Central is a major mixed-use precinct within the Melrose Park North urban renewal area, featuring 494 apartments across six towers. The development sits above a 30,000 sqm retail podium that serves as the new Melrose Park Town Centre, including a full-line Coles, childcare, and a medical centre. It is designed as a transit-oriented hub, situated directly at a future stop for Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail.
Melrose Park Urban Renewal Precinct (North)
A 30-hectare transformation of a former industrial site into a smart-city precinct led by Sekisui House Australia and Deicorp, delivering approximately 6,000 apartments. Key features include the Melrose Central retail town centre featuring Coles, over 5 hectares of parklands, a new public school, and integration with local transport networks. Major stages currently under construction or reaching completion include Aeris (Stage 6), Dawn (Stage 5), and Melrose Central.
Melrose Park High School
A new high school being delivered by School Infrastructure NSW to accommodate growth in Melrose Park. The project includes 31 new classrooms, including 3 support classrooms, a multi-purpose hall, library, outdoor learning areas, and open play spaces. As of April 2026, construction is well underway with structural works nearing completion and enrolment open for Year 7 and 8 students starting in 2027.
Melrose Park High School
Construction is progressing on the new Melrose Park High School. The project will deliver 31 classrooms including 3 support classrooms, a hall, library, outdoor learning spaces, landscaping and open play space. The school is planned to open for Day 1 Term 1 2027 with Year 7 and Year 8 initially, supporting the rapidly growing Melrose Park urban renewal precinct. Foundation Principal Georgina Koufos has been appointed and enrolments for 2027 have opened.
Dawn Melrose Park
Stage 5 of the $5 billion Melrose Park masterplan, a joint venture between Sekisui House Australia and Hankyu Hanshin Properties. Features 368 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments plus penthouses across six low-rise buildings (6-10 storeys). Designed by GroupGSA, it includes rooftop gardens, a large central courtyard spanning almost two hectares, and sustainability initiatives including energy networks and app-based management. Located less than 150m from the future Melrose Park Town Centre and adjacent to Central Park.Construction commenced November 2025, built by Decode. Part of a broader urban renewal delivering 5,500 homes, mixed-use town centre, 50,000sqm of green space, and future Melrose Park High School.
Rivea Rydalmere
Boutique waterfront apartment development by Crown Group offering 126 residences with rooftop terrace, pool and direct Parramatta River frontage. Crown Group entered provisional liquidation in August 2023 and BDO was appointed to manage an orderly asset sale process; all creditors were repaid in full and the development portfolio was stabilised. The project is understood to be continuing under successor ownership, though no active project website is currently available.
15,685 residents of Ermington - Rydalmere are employed, from a labour force of 16,278. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 73.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Ermington - Rydalmere features an educated labor pool with significant professional services participation, a low jobless rate of 3.6%, and an estimated 3.5% gain in employment over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents total 15,685, keeping the unemployment rate 0.5% beneath the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, accompanied by a sound participation rate of 73.1% (compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney). In the Census figures, 45.5% of workers indicated working remotely, although pandemic-related stay-at-home measures were a factor at that time. Key sectors employing local residents consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical roles.
The locality displays a notable concentration in public administration & safety, with local representation reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for 9.4% of the local workforce versus 11.5% regionally. Despite local employment hubs, the ratio of Census working residents relative to local positions suggests substantial outbound commuting for work. According to an AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS figures, the period leading up to March 2026 saw employment rise by 3.5% alongside a 3.3% expansion in the labour force, which led to a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment and labour force growth both at 1.9%, accompanied by only a slight drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment outlooks originating from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on anticipated future demand within Ermington - Rydalmere. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment composition to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-level estimates are applied to Ermington - Rydalmere's current employment structure, local employment is anticipated to rise by 6.7% over five years and by 13.8% over ten years (it should be noted that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ermington - Rydalmere is $1,958 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $803 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,117 a year against an average of $72,376. 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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Tax office figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the Ermington - Rydalmere SA2 above nationwide benchmarks. The median income among taxpayers reached $59,117 alongside a mean of $72,376, against Greater Sydney equivalents of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 brings projected earnings to approximately $65,218 for median and $79,845 for average levels as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual income metrics centered near the 56th percentile across the country. The largest income tier is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, encompassing 32.2% of residents (8,697 people), mirroring the regional distribution of 30.9%.
Although housing obligations absorb 20.0% of earnings, solid remuneration maintains disposable funds at the 58th percentile, with the district placing in the 7th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ermington - Rydalmere had 8,367 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 56% detached houses and 17% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing breakdown in Ermington - Rydalmere consisted of 56.4% separate houses and 43.6% other property formats (apartments, semi-detached residences, and other dwellings), relative to 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternate structures across metropolitan Sydney. Outright home ownership trailed the broader metropolitan rate at 22.8%, with mortgaged properties comprising 35.1% and rental housing representing 42.1%. Monthly median mortgage obligations were $2,600 compared to Sydney metro's $2,427, while typical weekly rent was $430 against the metropolitan benchmark of $470. Relative to Australia-wide figures, local mortgage payments significantly exceed the national median of $1,863, while rental costs remain notably above the $375 national standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ermington - Rydalmere counted 8,367 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,172 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 75.2% of all households in the district, led by couples with children at 40.8%, couples without children at 21.2%, and single parent families at 12.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.8%, consisting of single-person dwellings at 21.7% and group homes at 3.1%. The average household contains 2.8 people, slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.8% of adults in Ermington - Rydalmere hold a university qualification, including 25.0% with a bachelor degree and 9.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.1% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,275 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,057 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 in the district is elevated, with university degrees held by 36.8% of residents aged 15+, exceeding the national benchmark of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 25.0%, alongside postgraduate awards at 9.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational qualifications are also widespread, with 28.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising 11.6% with advanced diplomas and 17.1% holding certificates. Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 31.1% of residents actively attending educational courses. Within this cohort, primary education accounts for 10.0%, secondary schooling represents 7.2%, and tertiary programs comprise 6.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ermington - Rydalmere reaches 217 stops on 38 routes, timetabled for about 7,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Transit options in Ermington - Rydalmere encompass 217 active stops integrating buses, light rail, and ferry connections. These facilities support 38 different routes that deliver 7,064 weekly passenger trips. Access to the network is strong, with inhabitants living an average of 138 meters from their nearest transit node. Reflecting outbound commuting habits, private vehicles are used for 82% of journeys, followed by 7% via rail and 6% by bus, alongside private vehicle ownership of 1.3 per dwelling. Census data from 2021 recorded 45.5% of workers operating from home, which may reflect the pandemic conditions of that period.
Across all transit lines, frequency averages 1,009 trips each day, which corresponds to around 32 trips each week for each individual stop. The accompanying spatial display outlines the 100 closest boarding locations relative to the geographic midpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.5% of residents in Ermington - Rydalmere report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Health assessments across Ermington - Rydalmere by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes regarding death rates and ongoing illnesses, with general condition rates remaining subdued among the wider populace and rising only slightly among vulnerable older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is solid, held by approximately 55% of the overall population (~14,829 people), compared with 59.9% throughout Greater Sydney. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent local diagnoses, noted among 5.5% and 5.9% of inhabitants respectively, while 76.5% of the community reported having no long-term medical ailments, surpassing the Greater Sydney benchmark of 74.6%.
The working-age bracket exhibits strong health, and seniors aged 65 and over make up 14.6% of the population (3,951 people), recording above-average health results despite a slightly lower comparative rank nationally than younger cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
45.1% of Ermington - Rydalmere residents were born overseas and 50.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (15.8%) and Australian (15.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural variety is pronounced in Ermington - Rydalmere, where 45.1% of residents were born overseas and 50.3% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 53.7% of the populace. Islam exhibits clear local presence at 5.8% of residents, relative to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental heritage, the most frequently reported ancestries are Other at 16.1%, Chinese at 15.8% (well above the wider metropolitan figure of 8.4%), and Australian at 15.2%. Distinct demographic patterns also appear across several other backgrounds: Korean background is notably prominent at 6.8% versus 1.1% across the region, Lebanese stands at 4.3% versus 2.6%, and Filipino accounts for 2.4% compared with 2.0% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ermington - Rydalmere is 37. 27.3% 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 across Ermington - Rydalmere closely tracks Greater Sydney, with differences across brackets not exceeding 1.1 percentage points. AreaSearch places the median age at 37 as at August 2026, remaining identical to the 2021 Census outcome and matching the Greater Sydney median of 37 from that count. The most notable movement since the Census occurred in the 65+ demographic, which grew from 13.4% to an estimated 14.6% of the community. Looking forward to 2041, adults aged 25 - 44 are projected to drive the bulk of volume expansion, rising 71% by adding 6,143 residents to reach 14,835, while seniors are anticipated to experience the fastest proportional growth, surging 107% to 8,164 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ermington - Rydalmere
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 | Sep 2026 last month all 38 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 Sep 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 — 886 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (24,641 at the 2021 Census → 27,012 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 (125021477). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.