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The median house price in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls is $2.48m, with units at $938k. House values have moved 2.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls has an estimated 17,846 residents, up from 17,175 at the 2021 Census — a change of 671 people, or 3.9%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 1,069 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, the population of Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls stands at approximately 17,846 according to research by AreaSearch. Compared to the 17,175 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 671 residents (3.9%). This estimate incorporates an ABS estimated resident population of 17,766 as of June 2025 alongside 77 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The local population density reaches 1,069 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across regions assessed by AreaSearch. Outpacing both the broader SA4 region and the local SA3 area (3.7%), Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls's 3.9% expansion established it as a regional growth frontrunner.
The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion was overseas migration, generating roughly 80.5% of recent net population additions. Projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year), supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (using 2021 as a base year) wherever coverage requires. Age-cohort expansion rates from these series are applied across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, local demographic trajectory is projected to exceed the national SA2 median, expanding by 2,210 persons through to 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, which translates to a cumulative 11.9% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
224 new dwellings have been approved in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 45 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 56% 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 in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls average roughly 44 dwellings per year, totaling 224 approved residences over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an influx of 1.9 new residents per approved dwelling across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local supply has tracked closely with underlying demand to maintain balanced conditions; however, this ratio climbed to 6.2 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing toward tightening stock and mounting demand pressure. Projects feature an average construction value of $604,000—moderately higher than regional norms—highlighting a preference for higher-end building standards.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have totaled $7.9 million during this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential profile of the neighborhood. On a per-capita basis, residential construction volume in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls parallels Greater Sydney, preserving an equilibrium comparable to neighboring markets. Nevertheless, building activity trails national benchmarks, signaling market maturity and potential zoning or planning constraints. Of all new residential approvals, standalone houses represent 56.0% while attached dwellings account for 44.0%, with townhouses and apartments broadening accommodation choices across various price tiers, from traditional family homes to compact options. This marks a clear pivot from the historical housing stock (presently 94.0% houses), reflecting modern lifestyle preferences, the scarcity of greenfield sites, and the demand for accessible medium-density options. A ratio of approximately 757 residents per residential approval underscores the mature nature of this local market. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections, Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls is slated to welcome an additional 2,129 residents leading up to 2041. While construction activity remains in reasonable alignment with anticipated population gains, prospective purchasers could encounter heightened competition as local numbers grow.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects inside Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls, worth an estimated $3.58 billion. A further 144 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.7 billion. 32 are already under construction and 80 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 economic momentum and property performance are heavily shaped by planning strategies, infrastructure investments, and major urban projects. A total of 50 projects influencing the catchment have been documented by AreaSearch. Prominent undertakings include the Forestway Shopping Centre Redevelopment, The Jardin - Stage 1 & 2, the 146-Room Hotel at Forest Hotel, and the Frenchs Forest Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC), with key initiatives summarized below.
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Forestway Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A $34 million modernization of the 1966-era Forestway Shopping Centre. Following the completion of Stage 1 internal upgrades and new amenities, the project has progressed to Stage 2. This phase features the demolition of the multi-storey car park to be replaced by at-grade and two-level basement parking (585 spaces), new entry statements, and major facade upgrades. The expansion adds approximately 5,000sqm of retail space, including a new Harris Farm supermarket, a swim school, and an expanded Soul Athletic Club.Recent early 2026 modifications refined operating hours to 7am-10pm and addressed waste collection logistics to support the intensified use.
Northern Beaches Hospital
A $2 billion public-private partnership hospital project providing 488 beds, 14 operating theatres, and 50 emergency department spaces, offering acute and complex care, maternity, and mental health services. Completed in 2018, the NSW Government has announced the facility will return to full public ownership by mid-2026. A new High Volume Planned Surgery Centre is also set to open at the site by July 2026 to perform 5,000 additional surgeries annually.
Frenchs Forest Town Centre & Hospital Precinct Renewal
Urban renewal and town centre development on the former Forest High School site adjacent to Northern Beaches Hospital, delivering 2,000 new dwellings, 1.5 hectares of public open space, commercial, retail, and community facilities.
Frenchs Forest Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC)
The Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC) is a state-led infrastructure funding framework that replaced the former Special Infrastructure Contribution (SIC) on 1 October 2023. It funds essential infrastructure to support the Frenchs Forest 2041 Place Strategy, including schools, health facilities, and major road upgrades like the $85 million Wakehurst Parkway project. The scheme facilitates the delivery of 2,000 new homes and 2,000 jobs within a revitalized town center anchored by the Northern Beaches Hospital. Infrastructure delivery is supported by the 2026 Works in Kind Guideline, allowing developers to deliver projects directly in lieu of monetary contributions.
The Jardin - Stage 1 & 2
The Jardin is a strata-titled over 55s community in Frenchs Forest, blending contemporary apartment living with natural surroundings. Stage 1 completed with 52 units, Stage 2 under construction with 104 units, featuring amenities like a residents lounge, wellness center, rooftop terrace, and communal gardens.
Wakehurst Parkway Residential Development
Six-storey building with 40 residential units at strategic intersection near Northern Beaches Hospital precinct.
Belrose Village Green
Belrose Village Green is a new neighbourhood retail centre on Forest Way. The development will deliver a full line supermarket (Coles), specialty shops, medical and allied health services, food and beverage outlets, and a childcare facility. The project features a modern village style design aimed at serving the surrounding Northern Beaches community with upgraded pedestrian access and high-quality amenities.
Forest Way Cycle Path Extension
Dedicated cycling infrastructure connecting Forestville to broader Northern Beaches cycle network, promoting sustainable transport and recreational cycling.
9,741 residents of Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls are employed, from a labour force of 10,006. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 69.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% 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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Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls features a well-educated labor force where the technology industry stands out for its strong presence, alongside an unemployment rate of 2.6% and an estimated employment growth of 0.9% during the previous year. By March 2026, 9,741 individuals were employed, and the unemployment rate stood at 1.5% lower than the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%, while workforce participation remained comparable to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census data indicates that 52.8% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. Key employment sectors among residents encompass professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Professional & technical services represent a core local strength, commanding a workforce concentration 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows minor representation at 2.6% of the workforce compared to 5.3% regionally. At the Census, the local ratio of 0.7 jobs per resident demonstrated stronger-than-average local employment availability. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 0.9% while the labor pool grew by 1.4%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. This diverged from Greater Sydney, where employment and labor supply each rose by 1.9% and unemployment recorded a slight reduction. Medium- to long-term projections from Jobs and Skills Australia (dated Mar-26) provide context on broader labor trends. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across industries. Applying these sector-level trajectories to the industry distribution in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls yields an illustrative employment increase of 7.1% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (representing a proportional weighting model that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls is $3,142 a week (about $163,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,041 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,272 a year against an average of $96,973. The average runs 46% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls SA2 in the highest national income tier. Median taxable personal income reaches $66,272 and the mean stands at $96,973, outperforming Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated current figures to approximately $73,111 (median) and $106,981 (average) as of March 2026. The Census 2021 recorded a weekly household income of $3,142, ranking in the 97th percentile. High earners are prevalent, with 38.3% of individuals (6,835 individuals) earning $4000+ per week—in contrast to the broader metropolitan distribution where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier leads at 30.9%.
Broad affluence is evident as 52.2% receive weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, underpinning demand for upscale services and retail. Although housing commitments claim 15.4% of earnings, robust income levels sustain disposable wealth at the 97th percentile and secure a position in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls had 5,326 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 2% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $828 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,400 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, separate houses made up 94.1% of all dwellings across Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations accounted for the remaining 5.9%, contrasting with Sydney metro's distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership was notable at 39.1%, substantially exceeding metropolitan levels, alongside 47.0% of homes under a mortgage and 13.9% occupied by renters. Monthly mortgage commitments stood at a median of $3,400, well above the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427 and the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent reached $828, substantially higher than the metropolitan figure of $470 and the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls counted 5,326 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 54% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 87.2%, comprising couples with children (53.9%), couples without children (23.8%), and single parent families (8.9%). Non-family residences make up the remaining 12.8%, consisting of lone person households (11.3%) and group accommodations (1.4%). The median household occupancy is 3.2 people, surpassing the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.8% of adults in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls hold a university qualification, including 27.2% with a bachelor degree and 9.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 17.2% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 3,777 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,107 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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Higher education qualifications are strongly represented throughout the area, with 39.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees—exceeding both NSW (32.2%) and the national benchmark (30.4%). Bachelor degrees form the largest category at 27.2%, followed by postgraduate awards at 9.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Technical and vocational credentials are held by 29.5% of residents aged 15+, comprising certificate courses (17.2%) and advanced diplomas (12.3%). A significant 32.9% of the population participates in formal study. Within this student population, primary schooling accounts for 11.4%, secondary education encompasses 10.1%, and tertiary courses engage 5.6% of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls reaches 132 stops on 115 routes, timetabled for about 5,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls contains 132 public transport stops providing bus connections across the catchment. These facilities are served by 115 unique bus routes, facilitating 5,267 passenger departures each week. Physical access is strong, with typical walking distances of 163 meters to the nearest stop. The commuting profile reflects an outbound pattern, dominated by private vehicles at 87% and bus transit at 6%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per residence, outperforming regional standards. A substantial 52.8% of the workforce commuted from home based on 2021 Census findings, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace settings.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 752 daily trips across the transit network, translating to roughly 39 weekly trips for each stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the statistical area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.7% of residents in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 98% of areas nationally. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.6 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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Analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions by AreaSearch shows strong health outcomes across all age brackets in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls. Private health insurance membership is exceptionally widespread, encompassing roughly 70% of the community (12,438 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a nationwide rate of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary chronic ailments diagnosed locally, affecting 7.0 and 6.1% of the population respectively, whereas 74.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, closely matching the Greater Sydney average of 74.6%. The demographic profile includes 3,023 people aged 65 and over, making up 16.9% of the local populace, which exceeds the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes among older cohorts remain notably positive, tracking consistently with nationwide benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.9% of Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls residents were born overseas and 16.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.9%) and Australian (23.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls exhibits higher cultural diversity than most suburban catchments, with 29.9% of the populace born overseas and 16.8% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, comprising 53.9% of residents. In relative terms, Judaism shows a notable local concentration at 0.3% of the community compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Ancestry data based on parents' birthplace highlights English as the leading background in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls at 28.9% (exceeding the regional level of 19.0%), followed by Australian ancestry at 23.0% (above the metropolitan 17.8%), while Other backgrounds account for 9.6% (below the regional 16.0%).
Other distinct ancestral shares include French at 1.1% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.9% (against 0.4%), and South Australian at 1.0% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls is 41. 23.2% 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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Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls functions primarily as an established family suburb. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that 29.2% of the local population falls into the mature adult and early retiree group (45 - 64), well above the 22.6% recorded across Greater Sydney, while younger adults (25 - 44) make up 18.7% compared to 31.4% regionally. The median age remains steady at an estimated 41, unchanged from the 2021 Census and 4 years older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that time. The 25 - 44 age cohort has contracted from 20.0% at the Census to an estimated 18.7%.
Demographic modeling indicates the largest expansion through to 2041 will occur among seniors aged 65+, increasing by 1,530 residents (51%) to reach 4,553, whereas younger adult cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 20 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 2024 2 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 — 77 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,175 at the 2021 Census → 17,846 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 (122031696). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.