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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Fairfield - East is $1.28m, with units at $492k. House values have moved 7.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Fairfield - East has an estimated 16,414 residents, up from 15,742 at the 2021 Census — a change of 672 people, or 4.3%. 209 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,875 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Fairfield - East stands at approximately 16,414 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 672 residents (4.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 15,742 individuals. This shift is calculated utilizing the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 16,405 alongside 209 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Consequently, the area has a density of 2,874 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top quartile of all Australian territories analyzed by AreaSearch. The 4.3% post-census growth rate trails the state average (7.1%) by 2.8 percentage points, showing competitive local dynamics.
The expansion was chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which comprised roughly 85.3% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, or alternatively NSW State Government SA2 projections from 2022 with a 2021 baseline where necessary. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future expectations point to substantial population gains in the top national quartile, with the region projected to grow by 5,570 individuals by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP statistics, translating to a total growth of 33.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
297 new dwellings have been approved in Fairfield - East over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 40 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 75% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 188, running ahead of 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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In Fairfield - East, development approvals average approximately 59 residential properties annually, amounting to 297 completions over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26173 approvals have been logged. With an average influx of only 0.6 new residents per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, construction is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, widening options for buyers and allowing for potential population increases beyond forecast benchmarks. Furthermore, new homes average a construction cost of $201,000, which sits below regional averages and offers more economical choices for purchasers.
Commercial developments are also advancing, with $19.1 million in commercial approvals documented during this financial year. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Fairfield - East generates about half the volume of new home approvals per capita and ranks in the 46th percentile nationwide, which limits options for buyers and sustains interest in established properties. The mix of construction projects consists of 75.0% detached houses and 25.0% attached dwellings, maintaining a suburban atmosphere that attracts buyers looking for space. With approximately 378 people for each approved dwelling, Fairfield - East represents a mature housing market. Demographic projections indicate Fairfield - East will add 5,561 inhabitants by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of homes may not keep up with population expansion, which is likely to heighten buyer competition and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Fairfield - East
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Fairfield - East, worth an estimated $2.65 billion. A further 105 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.6 billion. 21 are already under construction and 55 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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Local infrastructure updates, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on area dynamics. AreaSearch has identified a total of 29 projects expected to influence the locality. Notable projects include the Villawood East Masterplan Precinct (Lansvale & Lansdowne), the Villawood Town Centre Redevelopment (Kinara Place), the Fairfield Central Transformation (Former Fairfield Chase), and the Chester Square Redevelopment, with key details provided for the most significant undertakings.
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Kinara Place (Stage 2 Villawood Town Centre)
Kinara Place is Stage 2 of the Villawood Town Centre redevelopment at 2-8 Kamira Avenue. Delivered in partnership by Traders in Purple and NSW Land and Housing Corporation, the mixed-use project includes 8-11 storey buildings featuring 222 residential apartments (including social housing), a supermarket, medical centre, child care facility, retail spaces, and a new 2,000sqm public park.
Villawood Town Centre Redevelopment (Kinara Place)
Major town centre urban renewal project in partnership with Homes NSW and Traders in Purple, delivering 350-400 new homes including 145 social apartments. The mixed-use development sits on a vacant 1.5 ha site and delivers over 3,000 sqm of dedicated public open space and approximately 5,000 sqm of retail, commercial and community space, including a supermarket, childcare facility, medical centre and community facilities. Stage 1 was approved in November 2023 and construction is now underway.The project is part of the NSW Government's broader social housing renewal program and includes an Aboriginal Participation In Construction Agreement with Homes NSW.
Yennora Intermodal Precinct Redevelopment
Major modernisation and expansion of Stockland's 70-hectare Yennora Intermodal Precinct, delivering a new 40,000 sqm prime logistics and warehouse facility operated in partnership with DP World, featuring dedicated rail connections to Port Botany.
Carramar Station Accessibility Upgrade
An accessibility upgrade project delivered by Transport for NSW under the Safe Accessible Transport program. Located west of Villawood, works include a new 17-person lift connecting the station underpass to platforms, regraded footpaths, new family accessible toilets, drainage mitigation, and accessible parking spaces.
Woodville Road Corridor Urban Renewal & Affordable Housing Framework
Comprehensive urban planning scheme gazetted through Cumberland LEP 2021 (Amendment No. 11) to unlock medium-to-high density mixed-use development along the Woodville Road corridor, introducing FSRs up to 2.5:1 and an Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme.
Villawood East Masterplan Precinct (Lansvale & Lansdowne)
Large-scale masterplanned community by Mirvac proposed for the Villawood East precinct, delivering approximately 1,200 new homes including apartments, townhouses and detached dwellings, alongside new parks, retail and community facilities. The site is located at the Hume Highway and Hollywood Drive, Lansvale, within the Fairfield LGA. The project does not currently appear in Mirvac's active NSW project listings and no construction or approved development application has been publicly confirmed. Status remains proposed pending further planning progression.
EVO Fairfield
Four-building mixed-use development delivering 362 apartments (1, 2 and 3 bedroom) with landscaped podium gardens, two rooftop terraces and ground-floor retail. Site is ~350m from Fairfield train station with views towards Parramatta, Sydney CBD and the Blue Mountains. Developer indicates construction is underway with completion targeted for early 2026.
Fairfield Central Transformation (Former Fairfield Chase)
Repositioning and revitalisation of the former Fairfield Chase into Fairfield Central. This major retail and commercial transformation adds 4,500 sqm of floor space to create a diversified hub for essential services, health, and education. Key features include a medical centre, World Gym, and upgraded car parking for 272 vehicles. The project aims to convert a high-vacancy retail site into a vibrant community destination with improved pedestrian links and modern commercial offerings.
5,672 residents of Fairfield - East are employed, from a labour force of 6,633. Unemployment sits at 14.5%, with participation at 49.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% 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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The workforce in Fairfield - East is characterized by specialized skills, with notable representation in industrial and manufacturing sectors, an unemployment rate of 14.5%, and an annual employment growth rate of 5.6%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,672, whereas the unemployment rate exceeded the Greater Sydney average of 4.1% by 10.4 percentage points, indicating potential for improvement, and the participation rate of 49.6% was considerably lower than Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census records indicate that 26.7% of working residents operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The manufacturing industry displays a high concentration, employing residents at 2.1 times the average regional rate. Conversely, the professional & technical services sector is underrepresented, accounting for 5.8% of employment compared to the regional figure of 11.5%. Local job availability appears restricted within this largely residential district, as shown by comparing the count of Census working residents against the overall resident workforce. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that for the 12 months ending March 2026, the employed population grew by 5.6% and the labor force expanded by 3.2%, yielding a 2.0 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with a minor decrease in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context regarding future workforce demands in Fairfield - East. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends fluctuate across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the employment composition of Fairfield - East yields an estimated local employment increase of 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighted calculation for illustration that excludes local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Fairfield - East is $1,187 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $478 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,488 a year against an average of $50,985. 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 Fairfield - East SA2 registers a median taxpayer income of $43,488 and an average of $50,985, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. These amounts fall below national benchmarks, contrasting with a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to roughly $47,976 (median) and $56,247 (average) as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Fairfield - East sit between the 2nd and 12th percentiles nationally.
The largest income group comprises 27.6% of residents (4,530 people) who earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the wider region where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Financial pressures from housing costs are high, with residents retaining only 78.2% of their income, placing the area in the 9th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Fairfield - East had 4,586 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 65% detached houses and 25% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,850 a month. Rent absorbs 25.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 36.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Analysis from the most recent Census shows that the housing stock in Fairfield - East is composed of 64.9% houses and 35.1% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings across the Sydney metro area. Home ownership rates in Fairfield - East stand at 25.8%, trailing the Sydney metro average, with the remaining residences being mortgaged (28.2%) or rented (46.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,850 and the median weekly rent of $300 are both below the Sydney metro averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Fairfield - East are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fairfield - East counted 4,586 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 16% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 70.8%, which includes couples with children at 36.4%, couples without children at 16.2%, and single-parent households at 16.6%. The remaining 29.2% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 25.8% and group households making up 3.3%. The median household size of 3.0 individuals exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.7% of adults in Fairfield - East hold a university qualification, including 14.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 17.5% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,431 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 930 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 markers in the area reflect room for growth, with the university qualification rate of 18.7% sitting significantly lower than the SA4 average of 39.1%. This presents opportunities for targeted education programs. Among those with higher education, bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 27.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 17.5%. Participation in study is quite high, with 35.0% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 11.3% of residents attending primary school, 10.1% in secondary education, and 6.4% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Fairfield - East reaches 135 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 6,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Analysis of public transit reveals 135 stops operating within Fairfield - East, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops accommodate 45 distinct routes, which support 6,302 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated highly, with residents living an average of 139 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 82%, followed by trains at 11%. Households own an average of 1.2 vehicles. A high proportion of residents, 26.7%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Transit service frequency averages 900 trips daily across all routes, which translates to roughly 46 weekly trips per individual stop. The associated map highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.4% of residents in Fairfield - East report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate notable concerns in Fairfield - East based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends across young and old age groups. Furthermore, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 46% of the population, representing about 7,566 people. This compares to insurance coverage rates of 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent chronic illnesses in the locality are arthritis and diabetes, each affecting 6.7% of the population, while 73.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average benchmarks. Individuals aged 65 and over make up 16.2% of the local population, totaling 2,657 people, with health trends for this older cohort presenting some challenges and ranking in line with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
54.9% of Fairfield - East residents were born overseas and 74.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (16.9%) and Lebanese (12.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Fairfield - East ranks among the most culturally diverse localities nationally, with 54.9% of its residents born outside Australia and 74.3% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 38.8% of the population. The most prominent divergence from regional norms is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 15.7% of residents, representing a significantly higher share than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral cohorts in Fairfield - East are Other at 27.7%, which is higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Vietnamese at 16.9%, which is higher than the regional average of 1.8%, and Lebanese at 12.7%, which is higher than the regional average of 2.6%.
Other notable demographic variances include Spanish ancestry at 0.9% of the population (compared to 0.6% regionally), Samoan at 1.0% (compared to 0.5%), and Chinese at 9.9% (compared to 8.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fairfield - East is 37. 30.7% 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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The median age of 37 in Fairfield - East is identical to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and close to the Australian median of 38 years. The 15 - 24 age bracket is well represented at 16.4% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 11.9%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 14.0% to 16.4%, while the group aged 85+ decreased from 3.0% to 1.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections suggest shifts in the age profile, led by the 25 to 34 group, which is expected to rise by 37% (871 people) to reach 3,217 from 2,345.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Fairfield - East
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 12 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 209 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,742 at the 2021 Census → 16,414 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 (125031480). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.