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The median house price in Katoomba - Leura is $980k, with units at $615k. House values have moved 3.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Katoomba - Leura has an estimated 13,590 residents, up from 13,348 at the 2021 Census — a change of 242 people, or 1.8%. 116 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 333 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Katoomba - Leura is approximately 13,590 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 242 individuals (1.8%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 13,348 residents. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 13,569 in June 2025 alongside 116 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The region has a density of 332 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for future housing expansion. The 1.8% population growth since the 2021 census surpassed the 1.6% rate of the broader SA3 region, positioning it as a local growth leader.
Overseas migration was the primary contributor to population increases, serving as the sole source of population gains recently. AreaSearch implements projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories not represented in this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are used. Age group expansion rates from these sources are likewise applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, population growth is anticipated to be slightly under the national median, with the region projected to add 1,310 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, translating to a total expansion of 9.5% over the 16 years.
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236 new dwellings have been approved in Katoomba - Leura over the past five years, an average of 47 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 65% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, 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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Katoomba - Leura records approximately 47 new residential approvals annually, totaling 236 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 28 during the current FY-26. Considering the population declined during the prior term, building activity has been relatively sufficient, which is advantageous for home buyers, while new residences carry a mean expected construction cost of $260,000—a figure below regional averages—signaling more economical housing choices. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $4.9 million during the current financial year, which highlights the predominantly residential profile of the locality.
Compared with Greater Sydney, building activity per resident in Katoomba - Leura is 75.0% higher, giving purchasers a wider selection of properties. However, this building rate remains lower than the national benchmark, which indicates a mature real estate market and suggests potential planning limitations. Newly approved construction consists of 65.0% separate houses and 35.0% semi-detached properties or apartments, and this increasing proportion of multi-unit dwellings offers various choices at diverse price ranges, ranging from traditional family residences to economical compact options. This represents a notable shift from the current housing stock (which consists of 84.0% houses), indicating a decline in the availability of buildable land and matching changing lifestyle habits and housing cost constraints. Katoomba - Leura exhibits a low-density character with approximately 321 people for each approved dwelling. Long-term forecasts indicate that Katoomba - Leura will gain 1,289 inhabitants by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Ongoing construction volume appears to correspond well with future demand, helping to maintain stable market conditions and prevent excessive price inflation.
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Katoomba - Leura, worth an estimated $110 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.16 billion. 6 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development 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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Changes to local infrastructure, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 5 projects that are expected to influence the local area. The key initiatives include the Katoomba Cultural Centre and Civic Precinct Upgrade, the Katoomba Town Centre Upgrade, the Echo Point Precinct Upgrade, and Lilypad Katoomba, with further details on the most relevant developments provided below.
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Echo Point Precinct Upgrade
Multi-stage upgrade of the Echo Point visitor precinct at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. Following the 2020 completion of the sandstone gathering place, Prince of Wales Lookout, and night-lit boardwalk, current works funded by the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program are delivering balustrade and pathway improvements, upgraded lighting, and improved signage at Echo Point. The broader visitor infrastructure program also covers Pulpit Rock and Sublime Point, coordinated with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, improving accessibility and visitor flow for one of Australia's most popular tourism destinations.
Katoomba Town Centre Place Activation Project
The Katoomba Town Centre Place Activation Project delivers high street, arts and culture, and community infrastructure improvements across Katoomba Town Centre. Funded by a $7.5 million NSW Government grant, the project includes upgraded street paving, kerb and guttering, new outdoor public dining facilities, improved outdoor public event spaces, street tree plantings, landscaping, public art, and smart cities technology.
Katoomba Town Centre Upgrade
Council led upgrade program to Katoomba Street and adjacent laneways in Katoomba town centre. Works include continuation and completion of paving, kerb and gutter upgrades, new street furniture and lighting, outdoor dining and event spaces, tree planting and landscaping, public art and heritage interpretation, and improved wayfinding and directional signage. The project is funded by a 7.5 million dollar NSW Government grant and is in the planning and design phase, with construction to follow and completion targeted for 2027.
Escarpments Estate
Escarpments Estate is a master-planned residential community adjoining the former Katoomba Golf Course, now an established street-scale estate of around 100 dwellings including houses, townhouses and a small number of units, offering contemporary homes with escarpment and parkland views and ongoing resale activity.
Lilypad Katoomba
Lilypad Katoomba is a boutique collection of 24 luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses completed in 2024 in the heart of Katoomba, offering mountain views, secure parking and high end finishes. The project delivers new residential stock close to Katoomba Street services and transport, developed by TQM as part of its New South Wales residential portfolio.
Great Western Highway Upgrade - Katoomba to Lithgow
Targeted Great Western Highway safety and capacity upgrades between Katoomba and Lithgow delivered by Transport for NSW. The funded active works comprised the $176.6 million Medlow Bath Upgrade, including a 1.2 kilometre highway upgrade, accessible pedestrian bridge, lifts and station access improvements, and the $232 million Coxs River Road Upgrade at Little Hartley, including a 2.4 kilometre four-lane realignment, grade-separated interchange, bridge and shared paths. Coxs River Road was completed in December 2025 and Medlow Bath works continued into early 2026.Wider duplication proposals, including Blackheath to Little Hartley and Little Hartley to Lithgow, remain paused pending funding decisions. A separate 2026 Victoria Pass road closure and urgent repair program is affecting the corridor but is not the same as the original upgrade package.
Mount Victoria Memorial Park Playspace and Court Upgrades
Blue Mountains City Council is delivering a 1 million AUD upgrade to Mount Victoria Memorial Park, including a new inclusive playspace, upgraded multi-use courts, accessible pathways, landscaping and supporting park infrastructure. Final playspace designs were released following community consultation, with court construction commencing in late August 2025 under the Australian Government Priority Community Infrastructure Program.
Mount Victoria Station Upgrade
Accessibility and safety upgrade to Mount Victoria Station under the NSW Government's Safe Accessible Transport program. The project includes new lifts and a ramp, upgrades to the existing waiting room and forecourts, and improved kiss and ride, taxi, and accessible parking spaces. Transport for NSW conducted community consultation on the final concept designs from August to September 2025, and released a community feedback report in April 2026. While planning is ongoing, delivery funding is not yet available; pending funding, the next stage includes a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for planning approval and detailed design before construction.
6,427 residents of Katoomba - Leura are employed, from a labour force of 6,721. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 56.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The labour force in Katoomba - Leura is highly educated, with a strong concentration of workers in key service industries and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. In March 2026, 6,427 local residents are employed, while the rate of unemployment is 0.2% higher than the Greater Sydney level of 4.1%, and the participation rate is notably low (56.1% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 42.2%, worked from home, though this figure may have been affected by COVID-19 lock-down restrictions. Resident employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, along with accommodation & food.
The workforce shows a pronounced concentration in the accommodation & food sector, where the proportion of workers is 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, finance & insurance accounts for only 2.2% of the local workforce, which is lower than the 7.3% recorded in Greater Sydney. Although employment opportunities exist locally, a comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests a significant number of people travel to other areas for work. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 3.8% and total employment fell by 3.9%, while the unemployment rate remained steady. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% increase in employment, a 1.9% rise in the labour force, and a slight decrease in unemployment. Long-term employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future labor needs in Katoomba - Leura. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. While total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ widely across industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment profile of Katoomba - Leura indicates that local employment would grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighted projection that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Katoomba - Leura is $1,238 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $687 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,690 a year against an average of $66,570. 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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Income levels within the Katoomba - Leura SA2 are slightly below the national average, according to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income for local taxpayers is $48,690, while the average income is $66,570, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $53,715 for the median and $73,440 for the average in March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Katoomba - Leura between the 16th and 25th percentiles nationally.
The most common income range is $1,500 - 2,999, which contains 26.0% of residents (3,533 people), comparable to the broader region where 30.9% of the population falls into this category. Housing cost burdens are significant, with residents retaining only 81.4% of their income, which ranks in the 14th percentile, and the SEIFA income index ranks the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Katoomba - Leura had 6,040 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 10% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 30.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Katoomba - Leura, based on the most recent Census data, consists of 83.8% separate houses and 16.2% other housing types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings in the Sydney metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in Katoomba - Leura are considerably higher than in the Sydney metro area, sitting at 41.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (29.5%) or rented (29.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 is well below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $380 compares to $470 in the metropolitan area.
By comparison, monthly mortgage payments in Katoomba - Leura are lower than the national average of $1,863, while weekly rents are higher than the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Katoomba - Leura counted 6,040 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 57.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children (17.7%), couples without children (27.8%), and single parent families (10.8%). Non-family households account for the remaining 42.9%, which includes single person households (38.5%) and group households (4.3%). The median household size of 2.1 persons is smaller than the average of 2.7 recorded across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.7% of adults in Katoomba - Leura hold a university qualification, including 22.5% with a bachelor degree and 11.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,524 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,032 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 level of education in Katoomba - Leura is high compared to regional and national averages, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 23.9% in the SA4 region and 30.4% nationwide. This educational profile positions the local population well for professional and technical roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (11.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational qualifications are also common, with 32.8% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (20.0%).
A significant proportion of the population, 24.8%, is currently enrolled in formal studies. This includes 7.5% of residents in primary schools, 6.7% in secondary schools, and 4.7% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Katoomba - Leura reaches 242 stops on 48 routes, timetabled for about 4,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 infrastructure in Katoomba - Leura includes 242 active transit stops, comprising a combination of bus and train services. These stops are served by 48 distinct routes, which provide a total of 4,031 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 239 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles remaining the most common method of travel at 82%, followed by walking at 10%. Household vehicle ownership averages 0.9 cars per dwelling, which is lower than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 42.2%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency averages 575 trips per day across all transit routes, representing approximately 16 weekly departures per transit stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.0% of residents in Katoomba - Leura report no long-term health condition. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Katoomba - Leura exhibits notable public health concerns, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of local death rates and the frequency of long-term health issues across both younger and older cohorts, with the rate of private health insurance coverage sitting slightly below the average SA2 region at roughly 52% of the population (~7,080 people). This compares to a rate of 59.9% in Greater Sydney. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most frequently reported medical issues in the area, affecting 11.2 and 9.7% of residents. Meanwhile, 62.0% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age cohort experiences significant health challenges, with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 29.8% of the local population (4,052 people), compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for older residents are above average, with national rankings higher than those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Katoomba - Leura is largely Australian-born, at 75.9% of residents, with 10.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.5%) and Australian (20.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Katoomba - Leura displays a relatively high level of cultural diversity, with 10.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 24.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 36.5% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is among individuals identifying as Jewish, who make up 0.5% of the population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in Katoomba - Leura are English (29.5% of the population, compared to the regional average of 19.0%), Australian (20.9%), and Irish (12.2% of the population, compared to the regional average of 6.1%).
Other ancestries show notable differences in representation, with Hungarian backgrounds accounting for 0.6% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Scottish backgrounds at 9.7% (compared to 4.8%), and Polish backgrounds at 1.1% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Katoomba - Leura is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 19.1% 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 Katoomba - Leura is 50 years, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a higher share of residents aged 65 - 74 (16.5%) but a lower share of residents aged 25 - 34 (8.2%). The proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 is also higher than the national average of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 8.0% to 10.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has grown from 8.9% to 10.9%, while the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 15.7% to 14.6%.
By 2041, the age distribution is projected to change significantly, led by a 47% increase in the 75 to 84 cohort (an increase of 667 people, rising from 1,432 to 2,100). This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65 and older are expected to account for 84% of total population growth, while the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Katoomba - Leura
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 5 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 May 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 — 116 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,348 at the 2021 Census → 13,590 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 (124011452). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.