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The median house price in Hassall Grove - Plumpton is $1.08m, with units at $830k. House values have moved 6.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Hassall Grove - Plumpton has an estimated 21,714 residents, up from 21,414 at the 2021 Census — a change of 300 people, or 1.4%. That puts 3,497 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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AreaSearch indicates that the population of Hassall Grove - Plumpton stands at approximately 21,714 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 300 individuals (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 21,414 people. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 21,657 combined with 65 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The resulting population density reaches 3,496 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the highest quartile of all analyzed national territories. The 1.4% growth rate observed since the census trails the broader SA3 region (3.6%) by 2.2 percentage points, demonstrating competitive local dynamics.
The primary contributor to these gains was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 57.4% of the total population increase over recent timeframes. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. For areas lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Age bracket growth rates derived from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts point to an overall reduction in residency, with the population expected to contract by 852 persons by 2041 under this approach. Conversely, certain cohorts are set to expand, particularly the 75 to 84 age bracket, which is expected to rise by 1,125 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
255 new dwellings have been approved in Hassall Grove - Plumpton over the past five years, an average of 51 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 42 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 63, 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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Approvals for residential construction in Hassall Grove - Plumpton average approximately 51 dwellings annually, summing to 255 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 58 approvals have been registered. Given the concurrent population decline, this incoming housing supply has likely satisfied local demand to provide sufficient options for buyers, with new builds averaging a construction value of $208,000. This rate sits below regional averages, highlighting more affordable entry points for home buyers. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $2.6 million this financial year, confirming the suburb remains predominantly residential.
Per capita building approvals in Hassall Grove - Plumpton align closely with Greater Sydney averages, indicating a balanced local market in step with the metropolitan area. However, this development rate falls below the national benchmark, suggesting a mature urban landscape or potential planning limitations. Houses make up 93.0% of the new residential construction pipeline, while medium and high-density formats account for 7.0%, preserving a low-density suburban landscape oriented toward families desiring space. There are roughly 457 people for every single dwelling approval, highlighting the established nature of the community. Given that the local population is projected to stabilize or decrease, housing demand in Hassall Grove - Plumpton is anticipated to ease, which could present favorable conditions for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hassall Grove - Plumpton, worth an estimated $680 million. A further 80 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $53.7 billion. 24 are already under construction and 45 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, sports & recreation and residential development. 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, major developments, and planning schemes significantly shape regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 key projects expected to influence this locality. Prominent developments include Plumpton Central, the Mirvac Marsden Park Residential Development, the Australian Development Group 860-Apartment Project, and the Stockland Elara Masterplanned Community, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Plumpton Central
Plumpton Central will be the newest sub-regional shopping centre developed in metropolitan Sydney in over 20 years. The 17,686 square metre centre on a 36,900 square metre site at Jersey Road will be dual-anchored by two national supermarkets, a discount department store, a large-format liquor store and more than 60 specialty stores. Located 17km from Parramatta CBD, it is designed to serve the rapidly growing Western Sydney catchment near significant new housing developments, 16 schools, and key attractions including Sydney Zoo and Western Sydney Parklands.Development approval was secured through the Land and Environment Court in 2018. The project, formerly known as Plumpton Gardens, is currently in detailed design and pre-construction phase under Revelop.
Mirvac Marsden Park Residential Development
Large-scale residential development by Mirvac on a 153-hectare site in Marsden Park North. The project is expected to deliver over 1,200 residential lots as part of a project delivery agreement, subject to rezoning. The development aims to create a vibrant community with a mix of housing types, green spaces, and local amenities.
Australian Development Group 860-Apartment Project
A major residential development by Australian Development Group in Marsden Park, comprising 860 apartments, community facilities, and retail spaces. Designed by Rothelowman architects, it is the first multi-unit development in the area, enhancing local infrastructure and community amenities.
CDC Marsden Park Data Centre Campus
The Marsden Park Campus is set to become the largest data centre campus in the southern hemisphere, providing over 504 MW of planned capacity with scalability towards 1 GW. The facility is designed to support high-density AI and liquid cooling workloads with 24/7 on-site security and Tier IV equivalent resiliency to support the growing digital economy in Western Sydney.
Richmond Road Upgrade - M7 to Townson Road
A major $720 million infrastructure project to widen a 2.2km section of Richmond Road from four to six lanes between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road. Key features include a new 250m flyover bridge from the M7 off-ramp to Richmond Road northbound to bypass traffic lights, a new concrete bridge over Bells Creek, and upgraded signalised intersections at Hollinsworth and Townson Roads. The project also delivers a 3.5m wide shared path for cyclists and pedestrians, improved bus priority, and enhanced flood resilience for the North West Growth Area.
Richmond Road Upgrade - Elara Boulevard to Heritage Road
Upgrade of approximately 1.6 km of Richmond Road between Elara Boulevard and Heritage Road in Marsden Park. The project widens the road from two to four lanes, raises the road for improved flood evacuation, delivers a new signalised intersection, upgraded access roads, shared walking and cycling paths, drainage improvements, bus priority measures and utility relocations to support the North West Growth Area. Early works commenced in late 2025 with major construction beginning in January 2026.
Mount Druitt Hospital Expansion
A major health infrastructure expansion delivering 30 additional acute medical and surgical beds via a new two-level extension at the main building of Mount Druitt Hospital, along with expanded clinical and non-clinical support service spaces.
Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan
The Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan (WSIP) is a joint Australian and NSW Government 4.4 billion dollar road investment program delivering major upgrades across Western Sydney to support population growth and the opening of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport in late 2026. The flagship M12 Motorway, linking the M7 Motorway to The Northern Road and providing direct airport access, opened to traffic on 14 March 2026, though the M7-M12 interchange section remains under construction and is due to open later in 2026.Other WSIP components including The Northern Road, Bringelly Road, Werrington Arterial Road and the Glenbrook intersection upgrade are complete, while the 200 million dollar Local Roads Package continues to fund minor works across seven Western Sydney councils, with several Round 4 projects still in construction or design.
12,261 residents of Hassall Grove - Plumpton are employed, from a labour force of 12,882. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 74.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,569, about 76% 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 local workforce in Hassall Grove - Plumpton is well-educated and active across a range of industries, maintaining an unemployment rate of 4.8% alongside a 1.8% expansion in total employment over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 12,261. The local unemployment rate sits 0.7% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while the participation rate of 74.3% is notably higher than the metropolitan benchmark of 69.1%. Census records show that 27.6% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted alongside pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The local representation in transport, postal & warehousing is particularly pronounced, registering at 2.0 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for just 4.8% of local workers compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. Comparing the resident workforce against locally available jobs suggests the suburb functions mainly as a residential commuter area with limited commercial employment hubs. SALM and ABS data analyzed by AreaSearch shows that for the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 1.8% and the labor force expanded by 1.3%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This compares to Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% increase in employment, a 1.9% growth in the labor force, and a marginal decline in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context on broader workforce trends. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to model potential employment trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Projecting these national industry trends onto the local workforce structure indicates Hassall Grove - Plumpton's employment could grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, assuming local shares remain constant without adjusting for specific regional population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hassall Grove - Plumpton is $2,112 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $809 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,122 a year against an average of $65,146. 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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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Hassall Grove - Plumpton SA2 fall below national averages, with a median of $59,122 and an average of $65,146. For comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures for March 2026 would be approximately $65,223 for the median and $71,869 for the average. The 2021 Census places weekly household income at the 73rd percentile ($2,112 weekly) and individual income at the 51st percentile.
The largest cohort of earners comprises 39.6% of residents (8,598 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which is comparable to the 30.9% share found across the metropolitan area. Housing costs consume 17.3% of income, yet robust earnings levels keep disposable income at the 71st percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks local incomes in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hassall Grove - Plumpton had 6,027 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 1% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,120 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, housing styles in Hassall Grove - Plumpton consisted of 89.2% standalone houses and 10.8% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures, contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in the area lagged behind the metropolitan average, sitting at 21.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (51.2%) or tenants (27.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,120 was lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent of $420 was below the metropolitan rate of $470.
On a national level, housing costs in Hassall Grove - Plumpton are higher, with mortgage repayments exceeding the Australian average of $1,863 and rental costs sitting above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hassall Grove - Plumpton counted 6,027 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.4 people each. 53% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 12% 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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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 86.0%, consisting of couples with children at 53.1%, couples without children at 17.2%, and single parent households at 14.5%. The remaining 14.0% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 12.1% and group houses making up 1.8%. The average household size stands at 3.4 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.7% of adults in Hassall Grove - Plumpton hold a university qualification, including 20.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.0% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 5,389 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 990 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 region presents opportunities for educational advancement, as university completion rates of 26.7% are lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Among residents with higher education, bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 30.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 20.0%. Student representation is strong, with 33.4% of the population enrolled in an educational institution. This group includes 11.7% in primary school, 9.8% in high school, and 6.1% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hassall Grove - Plumpton reaches 128 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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Analysis of the local network identifies 128 active bus stops within Hassall Grove - Plumpton. These connections are served by 36 unique routes, which run a total of 1,695 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with typical resident proximity to a stop measured at 177 meters. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of commuters travel outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 86%, followed by trains at 8%. Households own an average of 1.7 cars, exceeding the metropolitan benchmark.
A significant proportion of the workforce, 27.6%, worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected under pandemic conditions. Service frequency across all local routes averages 242 trips per day, which translates to roughly 13 weekly trips for each individual stop. The corresponding map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinates of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.1% of residents in Hassall Grove - Plumpton report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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 in Hassall Grove - Plumpton correspond closely with national averages regarding chronic illnesses and mortality rates. General health issues are standard, although older cohorts experience slightly higher rates of illness compared to national figures. Private health insurance coverage lags behind the typical SA2, with approximately 52% of the population (~11,269 people) insured, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and diabetes are the most prevalent chronic conditions, affecting 7.3% and 7.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 74.1% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents under the age of 65 experience favorable health outcomes. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 12.8% of the community (2,777 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. While health outcomes for these older residents present some difficulties, they rank lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.7% of Hassall Grove - Plumpton residents were born overseas and 51.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Filipino (16.4%) and Australian (15.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hassall Grove - Plumpton displays notable cultural diversity, with 47.7% of residents born outside Australia and 51.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 58.8% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious concentration is Islam, which accounts for 14.5% of residents, representing a share significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Ancestry details show that the largest background groups in Hassall Grove - Plumpton are Other at 25.0% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 16.0%), Filipino at 16.4% (well above the metropolitan average of 2.0%), and Australian at 15.0%.
Other notable ethnic representations include Samoan at 2.8% of the local population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Indian at 7.7% (compared to 3.6%), and Maltese at 1.9% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hassall Grove - Plumpton is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 29.5% 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 34 years, Hassall Grove - Plumpton is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The population has a high concentration of young adults aged 15 - 24 (16.3%) but a lower proportion of individuals aged 25 - 34 (13.2%) compared to the metropolitan region. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 6.6% to 8.5%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 2.2% to 3.3%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 bracket declined from 13.7% to 12.4%, while children aged 5 to 14 dropped from 15.5% to 14.4%.
Projections for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 147% (adding 1,063 people to reach 1,784). Residents aged 65 and over will account for 100% of the total population growth, highlighting a distinct aging trend, while declines are forecast for the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hassall Grove - Plumpton
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 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 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 — 65 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (21,414 at the 2021 Census → 21,714 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 (116031315). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.