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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 $1.30m, with units at $468k. House values have moved 8.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Fairfield - East has an estimated 16,426 residents, up from 15,742 at the 2021 Census — a change of 684 people, or 4.3%. 263 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,877 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 Fairfield - East maintains an estimated resident count of 16,426 as of Aug 2026. Comparing this to the 2021 Census tally of 15,742 people, the locality has expanded by 684 people (4.3%). This net expansion is derived using the ABS figure of 16,405 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 263 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With 2,876 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density sits in the top quartile of nationally assessed regions. The primary catalyst behind local gains has been overseas migration, accounting for approximately 85.3% of additions during recent cycles.
Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as a foundation, form the basis of AreaSearch's SA2 modelling, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 series (using 2021 as a base) where necessary. Cohort-specific growth trajectories across these series are extended across all territories for 2032 through 2041. Future demographic forecasts position Fairfield - East within the highest quartile nationwide, anticipating an expansion of 5,550 persons by 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 33.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
380 new dwellings have been approved in Fairfield - East over the past five years, an average of 76 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 75 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% 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 planning permissions in Fairfield - East have averaged roughly 76 new dwelling approvals annually, delivering 380 homes across the past 5 financial years. With an intake rate of only 0.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to stock have comfortably met or outstripped local demographic demand, expanding options for purchasers and accommodating growth potential beyond current projections. Meanwhile, construction values average $326,000 per dwelling, sitting below broader regional benchmarks to offer relatively affordable housing. On the non-residential front, $19.1 million in commercial approvals was logged this financial year, reflecting a moderate pace of commercial investment.
Per capita building activity in Fairfield - East tracks at approximately 75% of the Greater Sydney benchmark, ranking at the 76th percentile across the country despite a recent acceleration in building work. The current construction breakdown comprises 52.0% detached dwellings alongside 48.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering an increasing variety of housing typologies catering to diverse budgets from freestanding family residences to compact units. Averaging around 191 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood displays low-density structural traits. Based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimates, the population of Fairfield - East is slated to increase by 5,529 residents by 2041. Should current construction tempos persist, housing supply could find it difficult to keep pace with demand, which may heighten market competition and place 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 124 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.1 billion. 25 are already under construction and 73 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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Regional development trajectories are heavily shaped by planning frameworks and capital works, with AreaSearch cataloging 29 projects expected to influence the district. Prominent initiatives 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 on these developments provided below.
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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 49.8%. 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 local labor pool in Fairfield - East features significant involvement in manufacturing and industrial operations, alongside an unemployment rate of 14.5% and a 5.6% estimated employment growth over the past year. By March 2026, employed locals reached 5,672 residents, though local unemployment remained 10.4% above the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, pointing to structural challenges, while labor participation registered at 49.8% compared to 68.9% across the broader metro. Furthermore, Census returns showed 26.7% of working residents operating from home, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary industries employing local residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade.
Local specialization is particularly pronounced in manufacturing, where employment concentration is 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.8% of the local workforce versus 11.5% regionally. Comparing the resident working population against the local Census working population highlights the largely residential character of the suburb and its limited local commercial job base. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures over the year ending March 2026, local employment expanded by 5.6% while the labor pool grew by 3.2%, yielding a 2.0 percentage points reduction in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment and labor force metrics both rise by 1.9%, alongside a modest reduction in joblessness. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements. Projecting these industry-wide trajectories across Fairfield - East's economic base indicates potential local employment increases of 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, compared to broader national projections of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (calculated via weighted industry extrapolation without factoring in specific localized demographic shifts).
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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Taxpayer metrics compiled by AreaSearch from ATO records for financial year 2023 place Fairfield - East SA2 below national standards, showing a median income of $43,488 and an average income of $50,985, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in the 10.32% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $47,976 (median) and $56,247 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census 2021 figures position local earnings between the 2nd and 12th percentiles across Australia. The most common income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, taking in 27.6% of residents (4,533 people), which parallels the regional proportion of 30.9%.
Affordability constraints are significant, with the 78.2% of income remaining placing the area in the 9th percentile nationally.
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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Census data on dwelling types shows that Fairfield - East is composed of 64.9% houses and 35.1% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), differing from the broader Sydney metro mix of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Fairfield - East sits below the metropolitan benchmark at 25.8%, with 28.2% under a mortgage and 46.0% occupied by renters. Typical housing costs are lower than metropolitan averages, with median monthly mortgage payments at $1,850 and median weekly rent at $300, against Sydney metro benchmarks of $2,427 and $470.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments sit below the Australian figure of $1,863, and rents remain substantially lower than the nationwide average 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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The local household landscape is predominantly family-oriented, with family households accounting for 70.8% of all dwellings. This includes 36.4% couples with children, 16.2% couples without children, and 16.6% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 29.2%, split between lone person households at 25.8% and group households at 3.3%. Overall, the median household size of 3.0 people exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark 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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Attainment levels across Fairfield - East highlight educational challenges, as the 18.7% rate of university qualifications trails the SA4 regional figure of 39.1%, indicating scope for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees represent 14.3% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Conversely, technical and trade credentials are well represented, with 27.5% of people aged 15+ holding vocational certifications, specifically 10.0% with advanced diplomas and 17.5% with certificates. Engagement with formal study is robust, with 35.0% of the community actively undertaking education. Within this cohort, 11.3% attend primary school, 10.1% are enrolled in secondary school, and 6.4% are in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Fairfield - East reaches 135 stops on 44 routes, timetabled for about 5,300 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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The local transit network in Fairfield - East comprises 135 active transport stops spanning bus and train services. These facilities are supported by 44 individual routes that deliver 5,316 weekly passenger trips, offering strong physical connectivity with an average distance of 139 meters from dwellings to the nearest stop. Given the suburban residential makeup, outward commuting is standard; 82% of travelers drive a car and 11% utilize rail. Private motor vehicle holdings average 1.2 per dwelling, while 26.7% of workers reported working from home at the 2021 Census, reflective of pandemic settings.
Transit services provide an average frequency of 759 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop. The spatial distribution of the 100 nearest stops from the geographic centroid is illustrated on the accompanying map.
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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness indicate significant health challenges in Fairfield - East, with notable rates of long-term conditions observed across younger as well as older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is particularly low at approximately 46% of the population (~7,572 people), falling well short of both the 59.9% recorded for Greater Sydney and the national standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, each affecting 6.7% of residents, while 73.4% of the population reported no chronic health issues, closely aligning with the Greater Sydney level of 74.6%.
The population under the age of 65 exhibits relatively favorable health profiles, whereas the 16.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,623 people) face greater health challenges that align broadly with national averages for seniors.
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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Marked cultural diversity characterizes Fairfield - East, where 54.9% of the local population was born overseas and 74.3% speak a language other than English at home. In terms of religious affiliation, Christianity is the largest faith at 38.8% of residents. A notable variation from regional patterns is the high proportion of Buddhists, who make up 15.7% of the area compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental country of birth, the three leading ancestries in Fairfield - East are Other at 27.7% (compared to 16.0% across the region), Vietnamese at 16.9% (versus 1.8% regionally), and Lebanese at 12.7% (against 2.6% regionally).
Additional ethnic groups showing notable differences from broader metropolitan figures include Chinese at 9.9% (vs 8.4%), Samoan at 1.0% (vs 0.5%), and Spanish at 0.9% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fairfield - East is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.8% 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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Fairfield - East has a youthful population structure, with AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 showing 34.8% of locals in the children and young adults bracket (0 - 24) compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, and 26.8% in the young to middle aged adults cohort (25 - 44) against 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 36 as at August 2026, down from 37 at the 2021 Census, which is 1 year younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that time. The 45 - 64 age group of middle aged and young retiree residents has decreased from 23.9% at the Census to an estimated 22.4%.
By 2041, younger age brackets are projected to capture the largest numerical increase by adding 1,440 residents (25%) to reach 7,158, while the 65+ retiree and elderly group is forecast to show the fastest percentage increase, expanding by 53% to 4,008 residents.
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 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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 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 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 263 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,742 at the 2021 Census → 16,426 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 (125031480). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.