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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 Freshwater - Brookvale is $3.71m, with units at $1.20m. House values have moved 1.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Freshwater - Brookvale has an estimated 23,395 residents, up from 21,828 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,567 people, or 7.2%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 71.6% of that increase. That puts 3,258 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 research from AreaSearch, the resident population of Freshwater - Brookvale stands at roughly 23,395 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 21,828 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 1,567 people (7.2%). This demographic shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 23,383 as of June 2025 alongside 95 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With a density metric of 3,258 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits in the upper quartile across nationally evaluated areas by AreaSearch. Outpacing both the broader SA4 region and the surrounding SA3 area (3.7%), Freshwater - Brookvale's 7.2% growth since the 2021 census positions it as a leading growth area locally.
Inward overseas migration served as the core growth engine, generating roughly 71.6% of the net population additions across recent periods. For individual SA2 boundaries, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline year, while turning to NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year for areas not covered. Age-specific expansion rates derived from these datasets are applied across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Forward projections point to lower quartile growth relative to statistical areas nationwide, as the local population is expected to expand by 289 persons to 2041 according to the latest annual ERP population numbers, yielding an overall gain of 1.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
322 new dwellings have been approved in Freshwater - Brookvale over the past five years, an average of 64 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 64 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 64% 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 Freshwater - Brookvale have averaged approximately 64 new homes annually, amounting to 322 homes over the past 5 financial years. With an average of 2.9 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), strong demand fundamentals continue to bolster local real estate values. New residential construction costs average $923,000, illustrating an emphasis by developers on higher-end builds within the premium property sector. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $111.1 million this financial year, underscoring solid non-residential building momentum.
Relative to Greater Sydney, construction activity in Freshwater - Brookvale is marginally higher (10.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), supporting buyer choices while maintaining baseline real estate demand. Nonetheless, this rate tracks below the national benchmark, reflecting urban maturity and potential local planning limitations. Approved residential building activity consists of 64.0% detached houses alongside 36.0% townhouses or apartments, broadening medium-density choices and delivering diverse price points from traditional family residences to cost-effective compact homes. Builders are notably delivering detached dwellings at a higher proportion than the existing built environment (42.0% at Census), signaling sustained appetite for detached houses despite general densification. Overall, the area records around 425 people per dwelling approval, indicative of a well-established urban precinct. Long-term demographic forecasts indicate Freshwater - Brookvale will gain 277 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Maintained at current volumes, residential building activity appears well-positioned to satisfy future housing demand, creating favorable market conditions for prospective purchasers and potentially facilitating population expansion beyond baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Freshwater - Brookvale
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Freshwater - Brookvale, worth an estimated $2.67 billion. A further 105 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.8 billion. 34 are already under construction and 50 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 capital expenditure and planning decisions play an essential role in driving community development. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 32 projects anticipated to influence the immediate surrounding area. Key developments include the Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus Expansion, The Alba, Freshwater Beach Masterplan, and the Warringah Mall Mixed Use Redevelopment, with primary initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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Freshwater Beach Masterplan
A multi-stage revitalization of the Freshwater Beach coastal precinct. Following the 2026 completion of major playground upgrades and a timber lookout deck, current works focus on Stage 4a: the construction of a new standalone public amenities building. This facility includes family change rooms, accessible toilets, and outdoor showers to improve inclusivity and visitor experience at the southern end of the beach.
Former Queenscliff Health Centre Redevelopment
Adaptive reuse and transformation of the former Queenscliff Community Health Centre into 37 social housing apartments (27 studios, 8 one-bedroom, 2 two-bedroom units) with priority allocated to women over 55 at risk of homelessness. Owned and managed by Link Wentworth with NSW Government and HAFF funding support.
Greendale Creek & Curl Curl Lagoon Riparian Restoration
Northern Beaches Council and NSW Crown Lands ongoing riparian corridor restoration and stormwater floodplain management along Greendale Creek and the margins of Curl Curl Lagoon. Includes bushland regeneration, wetland habitat rehabilitation, and viewing infrastructure.
Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club Modernisation
Major $8.45M modernization and alteration of the historic Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club premises to enhance lifesaving operations, emergency response capacity, accessibility, and community multipurpose facilities.
Rockwater Brookvale
A modern strata industrial and commercial development featuring 34 high-clearance micro and modern warehouses with air-conditioned mezzanine offices, alongside 50 secure self-storage units located adjacent to Westfield Warringah Mall.
Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus Upgrade
Upgrade of the Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus to support its transition from a Year 11-12 senior campus to a full Year 7-12 co-educational high school. Works include a new senior learning area with library, seminar rooms and shared learning space, an upgraded VET kitchen, two new wood workshops and workshop classrooms, a new fitness workshop, classroom and seminar room, five new senior classrooms, and new change rooms and amenities. Demolition of the old wood workshop is complete and site services trenching, piling and construction of the new building are underway.Years 7 and 8 are due to commence at the campus in 2027, with the full Year 7-12 rollout by 2028. Builder: Grindley Construction.
Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club Facility Upgrade
Approved internal and external alterations and additions to the existing Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club building to provide upgraded operational lifesaving facilities, reconfigured training spaces, a new physio room, and a cafe/kiosk.
The Alba
A collection of eight super premium, three-bedroom single-level residences designed exclusively for over-60s, featuring lush landscaping, luxe features, private patios with outdoor kitchens, and basement parking with a central lift. Each residence includes a Tesla battery, EV charging, and 5 kW of solar.
14,581 residents of Freshwater - Brookvale are employed, from a labour force of 15,050. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 76.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% 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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Freshwater - Brookvale is characterised by a highly skilled local labour force with notable depth in the technology sector, alongside a modest unemployment rate of 3.1% and steady employment conditions across the preceding year. As of March 2026, 14,581 residents are actively employed, the jobless rate tracks 1.0% below Greater Sydney's 4.1%, and labour force participation is exceptionally elevated at 76.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records indicate that 53.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Specialisation in professional & technical fields is pronounced, with local representation reaching 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 11.3% employment versus 14.1% regionally, representing a comparatively smaller segment. With a ratio of 0.8 workers for each resident recorded at the Census, the precinct provides an above-average volume of local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures, employment expanded by 0.4% while the labour force grew by 1.4% during the 12 months to March 2026, causing the local unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. Over the equivalent period, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, alongside a slight contraction in joblessness. National workforce projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment demand in Freshwater - Brookvale across five and ten-year horizons when aligned with the local industry profile. While nationwide employment is projected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry trajectories vary considerably. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the Freshwater - Brookvale workforce distribution indicates projected employment expansion of 7.2% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Freshwater - Brookvale is $2,724 a week (about $142,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,295 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $74,724 a year against an average of $126,872. The average runs 70% 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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Taxpayer metrics compiled by AreaSearch from the latest postcode ATO records for financial year 2023 indicate that the Freshwater - Brookvale SA2 recorded a median income of $74,724 and an average income of $126,872, ranking in the top percentile nationally against Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $82,436 (median) and $139,965 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels in the 2021 Census, local incomes sit between the 94th and 94th percentiles across Australia.
The primary earnings bracket contains 32.0% taking home $4000+ weekly (7,486 residents), contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where 30.9% fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category. Strong household wealth is evident with 46.0% earning over $3,000 per week, underpinning high-end commerce and retail. While housing costs take up 17.2% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 93rd percentile, and the SEIFA income index places the area in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Freshwater - Brookvale had 8,311 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 42% detached houses and 51% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,033 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.7%. 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 records show that the housing profile of Freshwater - Brookvale consists of 41.7% houses and 58.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), differing from Sydney metro where houses account for 55.9% and other dwellings comprise 44.1%. Full home ownership matches the broader Sydney metro proportion at 27.6%, while remaining homes are under a mortgage (35.4%) or rented (37.0%). Monthly median mortgage costs of $3,033 and weekly median rents of $600 substantially exceed the respective Sydney metro averages of $2,427 and $470. Relative to Australia-wide figures, local mortgage obligations substantially exceed the national average of $1,863, and rents remain well above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Freshwater - Brookvale counted 8,311 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,908 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family living arrangements constitute the primary household structure at 70.3%, comprising couples with children at 33.2%, couples without children at 27.9%, and single parent families at 8.3%. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 29.7%, consisting of lone person households at 24.5% and group households at 5.2%. The typical household size sits at 2.5 people, tracking below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.9% of adults in Freshwater - Brookvale hold a university qualification, including 32.6% with a bachelor degree and 11.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 15.9% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,623 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,111 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 in Freshwater - Brookvale substantially outpace regional and national standards, as 46.9% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared to 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% in Australia. This high level of educational attainment strongly underpins local knowledge-sector employment. Bachelor degrees represent the largest qualification level at 32.6%, alongside postgraduate qualifications (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Additionally, vocational education is widely represented, with 27.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of certificates (15.9%) and advanced diplomas (11.7%). Formal educational participation across the community is substantial, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in study programs.
This cohort is distributed across primary education (8.9%), secondary education (7.8%), and tertiary education (5.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Freshwater - Brookvale reaches 209 stops on 113 routes, timetabled for about 10,700 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 1.2 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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Public transport connectivity in Freshwater - Brookvale is supported by 209 active stops dedicated to bus operations. A network of 113 routes serves these locations, generating 10,650 weekly passenger trips. Commuter accessibility is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 141 meters. As an outward-commuting residential area, private vehicles remain the dominant travel mode at 78%, followed by 8% by bus and 7% walking. Private vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, while 53.0% of workers indicated working from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to COVID-19 considerations.
Transit schedules across all operating routes provide an average frequency of 1,521 trips per day, translating to roughly 50 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest transit points relative to the centroid of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
78.0% of residents in Freshwater - Brookvale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 92% of areas nationally. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 79.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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 indicators across Freshwater - Brookvale reflect exceptional wellbeing, with AreaSearch analysis of chronic illness rates and mortality demonstrating very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health insurance participation is remarkably high at approximately 80% of the total population (18,692 people), compared with 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The primary diagnosed conditions reported in the community are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.3 and 5.8% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 78.0% of the population reported no medical conditions, exceeding the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 13.4% of the population (3,127 people), below the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes remain particularly favourable, aligning closely with national percentiles for the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.3% of Freshwater - Brookvale residents were born overseas and 16.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.5%) and Australian (21.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Freshwater - Brookvale exceeds the majority of domestic markets, with 33.3% of residents born overseas and 16.5% using a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 45.3% of the community. In relative terms, Judaism exhibits a notable presence at 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding reported parental ancestry, the dominant heritages in Freshwater - Brookvale are English at 29.5% (substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 21.5%, and Other at 9.8% (tracking notably lower than the regional average of 16.0%).
Divergences also appear across several other backgrounds, including French at 1.3% (vs 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 0.8% (vs 0.6%), and Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Freshwater - Brookvale is 37. 29.0% 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 demographic profile of Freshwater - Brookvale closely mirrors Greater Sydney, showing a maximum variance of only 2.7 percentage points across age cohorts. AreaSearch estimates a median age of 37 as at August 2026, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census and matching Greater Sydney's median of 37 from that census. Between now and 2041, the largest population addition is expected within the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), projected to grow by 1,444 residents (46%) to reach 4,572. In contrast, young to middle aged adults, children, and young adults are forecast to experience minor contractions over the period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Freshwater - Brookvale
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 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 27 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 — 95 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (21,828 at the 2021 Census → 23,395 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 (122031429). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.