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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 Guildford West - Merrylands West is $1.30m, with units at $480k. House values have moved 7.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Guildford West - Merrylands West has an estimated 25,077 residents, up from 22,929 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,148 people, or 9.4%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 63.3% of that increase. That puts 4,585 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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Based on research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Guildford West - Merrylands West is estimated at 25,077 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 2,148 people (9.4%) relative to the 22,929 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 25,002 combined with 55 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 4,584 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all national areas analyzed and indicating intense demand for local land.
The 9.4% population expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 region and the state average of 7.1%, positioning the area as a local growth frontrunner. Overseas migration was the primary engine of this growth, accounting for approximately 63.3% of the total population increase in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year, are utilized for each SA2 region. In instances where these are unavailable, AreaSearch uses SA2 projections published by the NSW State Government in 2022 with a 2021 baseline. Age cohort growth rates derived from these sources are projected forward to the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the area is projected to experience population expansion slightly below the national median, increasing by 2,730 persons by 2041 when measured from the most recent annual ERP figures, representing an overall increase of 10.6% over the 16 years.
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637 new dwellings have been approved in Guildford West - Merrylands West over the past five years, an average of 127 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 101 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 35% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 110, broadly in line with 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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Over the last 5 financial years, Guildford West - Merrylands West registered an average of approximately 127 new residential approvals per year, resulting in a total of 637 homes. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 101 recorded approvals. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, each new dwelling averaged 2.7 new residents annually, suggesting robust demand that is likely to bolster local property values. The average construction cost of these new residences is $297,000, which matches wider regional trends. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $2.8 million have been registered in the current financial year, highlighting that the locality remains predominantly residential.
Per capita dwelling approvals in Guildford West - Merrylands West run at about three-quarters of the level seen in Greater Sydney, placing the area in the 67th percentile among all locations evaluated across the country. Newly approved residential structures consist of 35.0% detached houses and 65.0% attached dwellings. This skew toward higher-density housing offers more affordable entry points and fits the requirements of downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock, which is 58.0% houses, reflecting a decrease in available development land, changing lifestyles, and affordability pressures. Currently, there are about 215 people per dwelling approval, indicating capacity for further residential development. Long-term forecasts indicate that Guildford West - Merrylands West will add 2,655 residents by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Given current building activity, the supply of new housing is projected to satisfy demand, which should benefit home buyers and potentially support growth rates that outpace current expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Guildford West - Merrylands West
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Guildford West - Merrylands West, worth an estimated $441 million. A further 154 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $76.6 billion. 41 are already under construction and 78 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 infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 33 projects with the potential to affect the locality. Key initiatives include the Merrylands RSL Club Redevelopment Stage 2, the Guildford Swim Centre Modernisation Project, the 246 Woodville Road Mixed-Use Development, and the Merrylands West Public School Upgrade, with details provided for the most relevant projects.
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Guildford Swim Centre Modernisation Project
Full redevelopment of the 50-year-old Guildford Swim Centre into a modern aquatic facility for the Cumberland community. The project delivers a new indoor pool hall housing a 25 metre lane and program pool plus a learn-to-swim pool, an outdoor 25 metre 6-lane pool with ramp access for accessibility, and a children's water play and splash area. Supporting facilities include modernised change rooms with family and accessible options, a multipurpose community room, cafe and food and beverage area, arrival hall, back-of-house offices and external storage.Sustainability features include around 1,000 square metres of rooftop solar collection panels to power daytime lighting and reduce running costs of the filtration system. The development application was approved by Cumberland City Council in November 2024 and the construction contract was awarded to Lipman, with works commencing on site in 2025. The project is jointly funded by Cumberland City Council and the NSW Government through the WestInvest Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.
Merrylands West Public School Upgrade
Major upgrade, the largest since 1955, including two new multi-storey buildings with 45 new permanent classrooms, new administration, library, canteen, covered outdoor learning area (COLA), and hall refurbishment/extension. It increases the school's permanent capacity from 255 to 1,000 students. Final landscaping due for completion by late 2026.
Cardinal Gilroy Village Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the existing Cardinal Gilroy Village to provide 460 independent living units, a 153-bed residential aged care facility, community facilities, and non-residential uses across 17 buildings ranging from 2 to 6 storeys on a 7.44 hectare site.
4-6 Sherwood Road Mixed-Use Development
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a 7-storey mixed-use development comprising ground floor commercial spaces, 55 residential apartments, rooftop communal open space, and two levels of basement parking.
Centenary Park Sports Field Upgrade
Proposed upgrade of Centenary Park sporting facilities including new synthetic playing fields, improved drainage, sports lighting, upgraded amenities building and additional parking to support growing community sport participation. As of the latest review, no confirmed development application or construction commencement has been identified. The project continues to be referenced as part of Cumberland City Council's long-term planning for sports infrastructure.
422-428 Guildford Road Mixed Use Development
32-residence mixed-use development with commercial and retail components including 3 shops. 4-storey mid-rise building with 49 car spaces. DA approved and construction certificate ready.
Prospect Pipeline Corridor Strategic Masterplan
A 16km regional active transport, linear park, and green grid corridor connecting Prospect Reservoir to Potts Hill Reservoir through Guildford and Old Guildford. The masterplan delivers new pedestrian and cycle paths, open space embellishments, and environmental restoration along the Sydney Water pipeline easement.
58-60 Berwick Street Childcare Facility
The project involves the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a four-storey, 120-place centre-based child care facility over basement car parking. A modification application to revise the layout is currently under consideration.
10,085 residents of Guildford West - Merrylands West are employed, from a labour force of 11,332. Unemployment sits at 11.0%, with participation at 57.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 20,879, about 83% 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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Guildford West - Merrylands West is home to a qualified workforce across multiple sectors, with an unemployment rate of 11.0% and annual job growth estimated at 3.9%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,085, while the unemployment rate of 6.9% sat above the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, showing potential for labor market gains. Labor force participation is also notably low at 57.2%, compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 32.6% of residents worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
There is a notable concentration of employment in transport, postal & warehousing, which is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 5.8% compared to the regional benchmark of 11.5%. Comparing the Census working population against the resident population suggests that this largely residential area offers few local jobs. According to SALM and ABS statistics compiled by AreaSearch, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment grow by 3.9% and the labor force expand by 3.2%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.7 percentage points. Over the same period, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with a minor reduction in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends within Guildford West - Merrylands West. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variation among sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the employment profile of Guildford West - Merrylands West indicates that local jobs could grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Guildford West - Merrylands West is $1,458 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $587 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,819 a year against an average of $53,790. 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 income levels in the Guildford West - Merrylands West SA2 are below the national average, according to financial year 2023 ATO data analyzed by AreaSearch. Taxpayers in Guildford West - Merrylands West SA2 recorded a median income of $44,819 and an average income of $53,790, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, local income estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $49,444 for the median and $59,341 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly incomes sat in the 10th percentile at $587, whereas household weekly incomes performed relatively better in the 33rd percentile.
The largest local cohort consists of the 31.4% of residents (7,874 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which aligns closely with the metropolitan average of 30.9%. Household income left after housing costs stands at 77.3%, placing the area in the 23rd percentile for housing affordability stress.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Guildford West - Merrylands West had 6,946 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 59% detached houses and 25% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Guildford West - Merrylands West consisted of 58.5% houses and 41.4% other dwelling types like semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metro area. The home ownership rate of 25.2% was lower than the Sydney metro average, with remaining homes either mortgaged (32.4%) or rented (42.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was lower than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $400 sat below the metropolitan benchmark of $470.
Globally, mortgage repayments in Guildford West - Merrylands West are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Guildford West - Merrylands West counted 6,946 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,597 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the clear majority at 72.8% of all households, consisting of couples with children (38.7%), couples without children (17.1%), and single-parent households (15.2%). Non-family households account for the remaining 27.2%, which is made up of single-person households at 23.0% and group households at 4.2%. The median household size is 3.0 individuals, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.6% of adults in Guildford West - Merrylands West hold a university qualification, including 16.3% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.1% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,400 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 981 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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The locality exhibits lower rates of higher education, with university qualification levels at 22.6% compared to the SA4 regional average of 39.1%, presenting an opportunity for targeted educational investment. Among university qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 16.3%, postgraduate degrees make up 5.0%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.3%. Vocational and technical education is common, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (18.1%). A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 34.9% of residents currently enrolled in an educational program. This student population includes 11.5% in primary schools, 9.7% in secondary schools, and 6.1% in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Guildford West - Merrylands West reaches 163 stops on 46 routes, timetabled for about 6,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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An analysis of public transport reveals 163 active stops in Guildford West - Merrylands West, providing a combination of train and bus services. These stops are served by 46 different routes, delivering a total of 6,138 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with the average distance to a stop being 119 meters. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 80% and trains at 12%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.3 cars per home. A high 32.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 876 trips per day, which translates to approximately 37 weekly trips per stop. The map shows the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the suburb.
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75.7% of residents in Guildford West - Merrylands West report no long-term health condition. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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 in Guildford West - Merrylands West are generally aligned with national averages, according to AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions. While chronic disease rates in the general population are typical, they run higher than the national average among older cohorts. The rate of private health insurance is low, with approximately 47% of residents (~11,685 people) covered, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical diagnoses in the locality are arthritis (6.1%) and asthma (5.8%), while 75.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is generally healthy with low rates of illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.0% of the population (3,249 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.0% of Guildford West - Merrylands West residents were born overseas and 61.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Lebanese (16.8%) and Australian (13.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Guildford West - Merrylands West stands out for its high level of multiculturalism, with 47.0% of the population born outside Australia and 61.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.4% of residents. The area has a notable concentration of Islamic adherents, who represent 32.0% of the population, which is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are Other at 32.2% (significantly above the regional average of 16.0%), Lebanese at 16.8% (well above the regional average of 2.6%), and Australian at 13.3%.
Some ethnic groups display higher representation than the wider region: Samoan residents account for 0.9% of the area (compared to 0.5% regionally), Filipino residents represent 2.2% (compared to 2.0%), and Vietnamese residents represent 1.3% (compared to 1.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Guildford West - Merrylands West is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 31.3% 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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With a median age of 33, the population of Guildford West - Merrylands West is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, the area has a high concentration of teenagers and young adults aged 15 - 24 (15.4%) but fewer adults aged 35 - 44 (13.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket increased from 13.6% to 15.4% of the population, while the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 16.9% to 16.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 show notable changes, with the 55 to 64 age bracket expected to grow the most at 26%, adding 662 residents to reach 3,168, whereas the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 brackets are projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Guildford West - Merrylands West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 55 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (22,929 at the 2021 Census → 25,077 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 (125031484). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.