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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 Galston - Laughtondale is $3.05m, with units at $912k. House values have moved 9.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Galston - Laughtondale has an estimated 5,478 residents, up from 5,436 at the 2021 Census. Density is about 29 people per 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Galston - Laughtondale is estimated at approximately 5,478 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 42 residents (0.8%) from the 5,436 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 5,473 from June 2025 alongside 52 newly validated addresses registered since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 28 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious environment. The post-census expansion rate of 0.8% is within 1.3 percentage points of the broader SA3 region's rate of 2.1%, showing healthy growth fundamentals.
This population increase was almost exclusively driven by overseas migration, which served as the primary contributor to demographic gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline. For districts not covered by these datasets, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Age bracket growth rates derived from these sources are extended to project figures from 2032 to 2041. Based on current annual ERP data, the locality is projected to experience growth in line with the lowest quartile of national statistical areas, adding 63 residents by 2041, which represents a total rise of 1.0% over the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
68 new dwellings have been approved in Galston - Laughtondale over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, well below 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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Approximately 13 residential building approvals are granted annually in Galston - Laughtondale, totaling 68 residential approvals over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with 6 recorded so far in FY-26. Because only 0.6 new residents have been added per completed dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the supply of housing matches or exceeds demand, offering buyers more options and creating potential for population increases above current forecasts. The average construction value of these new residences is $662,000, indicating that builders are targeting the higher-end market with premium homes.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $4.2 million during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. Compared to Greater Sydney, the rate of construction activity per capita in Galston - Laughtondale is roughly 69%, placing it in the 28th percentile of all analyzed locations across the country, which restricts options for buyers and increases demand for existing homes. This level of building is also below the nationwide average, reflecting the mature state of the suburb and suggesting possible zoning or planning constraints. Of the new builds, 91.0% are detached houses and 9.0% are semi-detached or attached dwellings, which maintains the low-density feel of the area and attracts buyers looking for larger properties. The ratio of 620 residents for every single dwelling approval underscores the calm and low-intensity development landscape. According to population projections, Galston - Laughtondale is expected to add 57 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing should comfortably satisfy demand, providing advantageous purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for population growth that outpaces official forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Galston - Laughtondale
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Galston - Laughtondale. A further 75 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.3 billion. 17 are already under construction and 33 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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Changes in infrastructure, key developments, and local planning policy are major drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 9 key projects that are expected to influence this locality. Among the most significant are the Arlington Heights Estate, Hornsby Park - from quarry to parklands, the Berowra Valley National Park Northern Extension, and the Mount Colah Station Upgrade, with the most relevant developments detailed in the following list.
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Galston Village Public Domain Upgrades
Public domain improvements for Galston Village including streetscape enhancements, pedestrian facilities, improved parking arrangements and heritage-sensitive design elements.
Round Corner Dural Town Centre Expansion Plan
Planning proposal and architectural concept to increase commercial, retail, and community space at Round Corner, Dural. Features an amphitheatre-style central public plaza, expansion of the Dural Mall area, and integrated residential apartments.
Dural Town Centre
Dural Town Centre is a state-of-the-art neighbourhood shopping centre development on a 2-hectare site. The project features a dual-anchored retail offering including a full-line supermarket, along with over 20 specialty tenants. The precinct also includes a gym, as well as a medical and allied health precinct. Works include major road infrastructure upgrades and a new signalised intersection on Old Northern Road.
South Dural Urban Renewal
Rezoning and urban renewal proposal (now withdrawn) that sought to rezone about 240 hectares of rural land at South Dural, bounded by Old Northern Road, New Line Road and Hastings Road, for a masterplanned community of about 2,900 dwellings in a mix of detached houses, multi unit housing and residential flat buildings, supported by local services and major transport upgrades. In 2018 the NSW Department of Planning and Environment and Hornsby Shire Council decided not to proceed with the South Dural planning proposal, primarily because there was no feasible agreement to fund the substantial upgrades required to New Line Road and Old Northern Road, so the rezoning will not advance further.
Planning Proposal - Derriwong Road and Old Northern Road, Dural
Planning proposal (PP-2024-450) to rezone rural transition land to R2 Low Density Residential and SP2 Infrastructure to enable a 110-lot residential masterplan, a 4,387sqm local park, pedestrian linkages, and a 32m wide corridor for the future Round Corner / Dural bypass.
Dural Health Hub
Planning proposal for a multi-storey Health Services Facility (Dural Health Hub) comprising day surgery units, specialist and allied health consulting suites, pathology, diagnostic imaging, retail pharmacy, cafe, and 168 basement car parking spaces.
Dural Town Centre
Dural Town Centre is an approved neighbourhood shopping centre. The project features full-line Woolworths and ALDI supermarkets, a Dan Murphys liquor store, and over 20 specialty retailers. It also includes a large-format medical and allied health precinct, and a modern gym. A recent amending development application has sought the removal of the residential component to focus entirely on retail and commercial offerings.
Arlington Heights Estate
Boutique land release of 26 large residential lots in an elevated bushland setting on the northern edge of Mount Colah, completed in 2023-2024.
2,883 residents of Galston - Laughtondale are employed, from a labour force of 2,980. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 64.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,917, about 90% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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 labor force in Galston - Laughtondale is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals and an unemployment rate of just 3.3%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,883, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.9% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. However, the participation rate of 64.5% is lower than the metropolitan Sydney rate of 69.1%. Census data indicates that a high proportion of employed residents (44.5%) worked from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for residents in this area are construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.
Notably, the concentration of jobs in the construction sector is 1.8 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, finance & insurance jobs are underrepresented, accounting for only 3.6% of local workers compared to 7.3% across Greater Sydney. A comparison between the census-recorded working population and resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat limited. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 0.1% and total employment fell by 0.8%, which led to a 0.6 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% increase in employment, a 1.9% expansion of its labor force, and a slight reduction in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context on prospective local demand. These five-year and ten-year national projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While employment nationwide is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the industry mix of Galston - Laughtondale suggests that local jobs will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted calculation that does not factor in local population dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Galston - Laughtondale is $2,364 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $903 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,704 a year against an average of $90,309. The average runs 57% 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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Based on AreaSearch's collation of the most recent postcode tax data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Galston - Laughtondale SA2 recorded a median income of $57,704 and an average income of $90,309. These figures represent high levels on a national scale, comparing to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) for the Greater Sydney region. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates sit at roughly $63,659 for median income and $99,629 for average income as of March 2026.
The 2021 Census indicates that household weekly incomes are in the 86th percentile nationally at $2,364. The largest income bracket is the $4000+ per week range, containing 28.1% of residents (1,539 people), which contrasts with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest at 30.9%. The area displays substantial wealth, with 39.3% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end retail and local services. After accounting for mortgage or rent payments, households retain 86.8% of their income, indicating high disposable income, and the area is positioned in the 9th decile of the SEIFA index for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Galston - Laughtondale had 1,764 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 6% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,784 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.2%. 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 time of the most recent Census, the housing stock in Galston - Laughtondale consisted of 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% other housing types, including townhouses and apartments, compared to the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates are high, with 47.9% of homes owned outright, while the remaining properties are mortgaged (38.9%) or rented (13.3%). The median mortgage payment of $2,784 per month is well above the metropolitan Sydney average of $2,427, whereas the median weekly rent of $460 is slightly below the metropolitan benchmark of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Galston - Laughtondale are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Galston - Laughtondale counted 1,764 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 79% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 19% 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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Family households represent the majority of homes at 78.5%, consisting of couples with children (40.0%), couples without children (29.7%), and single parents (8.1%). The remaining 21.5% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 19.2% and group shared households at 2.3%. The median household occupancy of 2.9 individuals is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.5% of adults in Galston - Laughtondale hold a university qualification, including 21.2% with a bachelor degree and 7.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 23.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,387 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,063 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels in Galston - Laughtondale are lower than regional benchmarks, with 31.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 40.4% in the broader SA4 region. This indicates potential room for growth in tertiary education. Among degree holders, Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 36.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (23.7%). Enrolment in education is strong, with 28.9% of the population participating in formal study.
This comprises 9.3% of residents in primary schools, 9.1% in secondary education, and 4.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Galston - Laughtondale reaches 84 stops on 54 routes, timetabled for about 510 services a week. The typical home sits about 890 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.1 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 services in the area include 84 active bus stops operating within Galston - Laughtondale. These stops service 54 different routes, which provide a total of 506 passenger journeys per week. Overall transport access is considered limited, with the average distance to the nearest stop standing at 889 meters. Reflecting its residential status, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the dominant mode of travel at 90%, followed by walking at 5%. Households average 2.1 motor vehicles, which is above the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 44.5%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Bus services run at an average of 72 trips per day across all active routes, which represents approximately 6 weekly journeys for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.7% of residents in Galston - Laughtondale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness rates and mortality statistics, Galston - Laughtondale exhibits excellent health profiles, characterized by very low rates of common illnesses across all demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 66% of the population (3,610 people) holding cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 9.3% and 6.2% of the population respectively. However, 69.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in the Greater Sydney region.
Residents under the age of 65 enjoy better health outcomes than average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.0% of the population (1,478 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%. The health profile of these older residents is particularly robust, with national health rankings tracking in line with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Galston - Laughtondale is largely Australian-born, at 80.4% of residents, with 10.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.7%) and Australian (25.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Galston - Laughtondale aligns closely with regional averages regarding cultural diversity indicators. The population consists of 80.4% Australian-born residents, 91.0% citizens, and 90.0% who speak only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 62.6% of residents, which is higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 49.2%. The top three ancestral backgrounds reported by residents are English at 30.7% of the population (substantially above the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 25.1% (substantially above the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish at 8.3%. There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds compared to the region, including Italian at 5.1% (versus 3.4% regionally), Lebanese at 2.2% (versus 2.6% regionally), and Maltese at 0.8% (versus 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Galston - Laughtondale is 47, older than 84% of areas nationally. 21.6% 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 in Galston - Laughtondale is 47 years, which is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is highly represented at 10.4% compared to metropolitan Sydney, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 7.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 8.1% to 10.4% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 12.3% to 14.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group declined from 14.6% to 12.9%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 14.8% to 13.5%.
Demographic projections for 2041 suggest significant changes in the age structure, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 45%, adding 253 residents to reach a total of 822. Residents aged 65 and over are projected to account for 100% of the population growth, reflecting an aging trend, while declines are projected for the 45 to 54 and 55 to 64 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Galston - Laughtondale
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 3 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 Jul 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 52 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,436 at the 2021 Census → 5,478 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 (115021298). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.