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The median house price in Kensington (NSW) is $3.80m, with units at $988k. House values have moved 3.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Kensington (NSW) has an estimated 14,590 residents, up from 11,809 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,781 people, or 23.5%. Overseas migration accounts for 96.5% of that increase. That puts 5,527 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 findings from AreaSearch, the resident count in Kensington stands at approximately 14,590 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 2,781 people (23.5%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 11,809 people. Such growth is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,584 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 10 validated new addresses added following the Census date. With 5,526 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top 10% nationwide for population density in AreaSearch assessments, placing local real estate at a premium.
Kensington's 23.5% post-2021 Census expansion outpaced both the statewide rate (7.3%) and the wider SA4 region, establishing the suburb as a primary regional growth hub. The influx was overwhelmingly propelled by international arrivals, who accounted for roughly 96.5% of net population additions over recent timeframes. SA2 geographic projections prepared jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, serve as the primary dataset for AreaSearch; unlisted zones instead draw upon NSW State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2022 against a 2021 base year. Cohort-specific expansion rates derived from these series are applied across all localities spanning 2032 to 2041. Ongoing demographic momentum places the suburb within the nation's top quartile for population expansion, with latest annual ERP benchmarks pointing to an addition of 4,036 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 27.6% surge over the 16-year projection horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
185 new dwellings have been approved in Kensington (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 8% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Kensington have tracked at an annual mean of roughly 37 units, accumulating to 185 homes across the previous 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the arrival rate averaged 1.7 people per newly built residence each year, indicating balanced market fundamentals and steady conditions; however, this ratio climbed to 35.2 people per dwelling across the trailing 2 financial years, underscoring heightened local appeal and impending capacity limits. Newly erected dwellings carry an average construction value of $527,000. Meanwhile, non-residential momentum remains robust, with $44.9 million in commercial development approvals logged during the current financial year.
Per-capita construction volumes in Kensington align closely with benchmarks across Greater Sydney, maintaining structural balance relative to the wider metropolitan area. Activity sits below the Australian norm, reflecting the mature urban fabric and possible zoning constraints. The local development profile is dominated by medium and high-density housing at 92.0%, with detached houses making up just 8.0%. This emphasis on attached and multi-unit living provides accessible price points for incoming purchasers while serving demand from downsizers, property investors, and first-home buyers. A metric of approximately 2807 people per approval underscores the established character of the precinct. Projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update indicate Kensington will gain 4,030 residents by 2041. Should dwelling creation persist at prevailing velocities, residential additions may fall short of demographic expansion, potentially intensifying buyer competition and exerting upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kensington (NSW)
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AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kensington (NSW), worth an estimated $806 million. A further 165 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.1 billion. 54 are already under construction and 52 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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Urban development, major works, and strategic planning exert a substantial influence on local area outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 54 active projects with the potential to affect the precinct. Notable undertakings include the Meriton Green Square Epsom Road Development, The Kensington by TOGA, Anson Group Anzac Parade Residential Development, and the UNSW G25 Education Building, with key initiatives itemised in the following section.
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UNSW G25 Education Building
A 12-storey teaching and learning building for UNSW Sydney's Kensington campus, replacing the former G25 at-grade carpark on the eastern side of the upper campus. The project delivers approx. 19,567 sqm GFA of flexible classrooms, three large double-height teaching venues, informal student areas, and dry clinic and research space for the School of Psychology, along with upgraded public realm at Gate 11. State Significant Development approval was granted in early 2026 and construction is now underway, with excavation and piling works beginning mid-2026.Completion is targeted for 2028.
229 Anzac Parade Mixed-Use Development
A boutique mixed-use development featuring 16 luxury apartments and ground-floor retail spaces, located in the heart of Kensington Town Centre. The project involves demolition of existing structures, excavation, and construction of a modern building with 1,628 sqm net saleable area on a 506 sqm site with dual street frontages, opposite UNSW.
The Kensington by TOGA
A $180 million mixed-use development featuring 142 high-end apartments in one, two, and three-bedroom configurations across a 16-storey tower. Includes SoHo-style apartments, ground-floor retail spaces, and is located within 200m of the Kensington light rail stop. Incorporates affordable housing provisions and sustainable design elements such as energy-efficient systems and green spaces.
IGLU Student Village UNSW
A $228 million student accommodation complex with 1066 student beds across five buildings (up to 23 storeys) including UNSW university space, ancillary retail, new communal and publicly accessible open space, and basement car parking.
Anson Group Anzac Parade Residential Development
A $104 million mixed-use residential development featuring four buildings (4-9 storeys) with 197 apartments, a supermarket, retail spaces, and a two-level basement with 245 parking spaces. Six units are designated as affordable housing. Located in Kensington Town Centre, the project enhances urban living with modern amenities and community-focused design.
Green Square Town Centre
Green Square Town Centre is a major urban renewal project transforming a 278 hectare former industrial area into a high-density mixed-use precinct set to accommodate around 61,000 residents and 21,000 jobs by 2030. Delivered in partnership by Mirvac and the City of Sydney, the development features extensive public infrastructure, parks, and residential stages currently underway under State Significant Development pathways.
Iglu Kingsford
A purpose-built 20-storey student accommodation tower housing 285 beds in studio and shared apartments, featuring communal landscaped courtyard, study areas, common facilities, and lower levels with commercial and retail tenancies catering to UNSW students.
One Global Gallery (formerly Eastlakes Live)
A $1 billion urban renewal project transforming the former Eastlakes Shopping Centre into a modern town centre. Stage 1 (The Grand Residences) is complete, featuring 133 luxury apartments and a retail precinct anchored by ALDI and Woolworths Metro. Stage 2, rebranded as One Global Gallery, is under construction and will deliver a 13,000sqm three-level retail and dining precinct with approximately 400 additional apartments and an 'eat street' dining destination.
8,885 residents of Kensington (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 9,136. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 68.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 15,820, about 108% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Kensington features an exceptionally qualified local workforce, distinguished by notable participation in the tech industry, a low jobless rate of 2.7%, and an estimated 2.4% rise in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,885, holding unemployment 1.4% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while local labour participation tracks closely with the broader metropolitan figure of 68.9%. Census returns showed a substantial 51.2% of workers operating from home, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Key sectors employing local residents include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, alongside education & training.
The suburb exhibits pronounced specialization in education & training, capturing a workforce proportion 1.5 times the regional norm. Conversely, manufacturing engages only 2.7% of local personnel, trailing the 5.7% benchmark for Greater Sydney. A Census ratio of 0.8 jobs for every resident highlights an above-average concentration of employment opportunities within the immediate area. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics shows annual employment advancing by 2.4% against a 2.0% expansion in the labour pool, reducing local unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, jobs grew by 1.9%, the labour force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment edged down slightly. Additional perspective on future labour requirements stems from national employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Applied across five and ten-year horizons against the suburb's industry distribution, these benchmarks help estimate prospective local growth. While Australian workforce numbers are projected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years with broad sector variation, weighting Kensington's specific industry composition indicates potential local employment gains of 7.2% across five years and 14.4% across ten years (serving as an illustrative weighted baseline that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kensington (NSW) is $2,117 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $946 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,337 a year against an average of $90,210. The average runs 50% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveals a median taxpayer income of $60,337 and a mean of $90,210 for the Kensington SA2, placing the suburb among the top income earners nationally, compared to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Applying the 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 elevates estimated values to approximately $66,564 for median earnings and $99,520 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions household, family, and individual remuneration near the 73rd percentile nationwide.
The earnings breakdown shows 32.2% of residents (4,697 individuals) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 30.9%. Affluence is further demonstrated by the 32.9% of households collecting more than $3,000 per week, underpinning elevated retail and consumer activity. Although residential costs absorb 19.1% of earnings, solid income levels sustain disposable funds at the 68th percentile and secure an advantageous SEIFA income placement in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kensington (NSW) had 4,310 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 21% detached houses and 72% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.5%. 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, Kensington's dwelling composition consisted of 20.5% standalone houses and 79.6% semi-detached dwellings, units, and alternative formats, standing in contrast to the wider Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership trailed metropolitan levels at 24.6%, with remaining properties divided between mortgaged tenures (19.0%) and rental occupancies (56.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,800 exceeded the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while typical weekly rent stood at $500 versus $470 across Sydney metro. Compared across Australia, Kensington's mortgage commitments significantly outstrip the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well clear of the $375 Australian average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kensington (NSW) counted 4,310 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,325 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 77% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family configurations account for 59.7% of all domestic dwellings, divided among couples without children (27.1%), couples with children (23.0%), and single parent families (7.6%). The remaining 40.3% consists of non-family arrangements, led by single-person residences at 30.6% and shared group households at 9.7%. Typical household occupancy stands at 2.3 people, tracking below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.0% of adults in Kensington (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 32.0% with a bachelor degree and 16.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 10.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,570 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,115 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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Resident educational profiles in Kensington significantly outstrip broader benchmarks, with 51.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared with 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% throughout NSW. This pronounced academic background underpins strong local capability in skilled professional disciplines. Bachelor degrees form the largest category at 32.0%, accompanied by postgraduate awards (16.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Technical and trade qualifications represent 19.8% of attainment among those aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (10.1%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 39.2% of the population currently undertaking education.
This cohort includes 21.9% attending tertiary institutions, 6.3% enrolled in primary education, and 4.5% engaged in secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kensington (NSW) reaches 52 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 11,800 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 0.7 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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Transit infrastructure in Kensington comprises 52 operational stops spanning bus and lightrail networks. A total of 27 separate transit routes serve the precinct, delivering 11,754 passenger trips on a weekly basis. Network connectivity is rated as excellent, with dwellings positioned an average of 119 meters from the closest boarding point. Serving primarily as a residential hub, outward commuting is standard: private vehicles represent the main mode at 55%, alongside bus travel at 15% and walking at 10%. Household vehicle density averages 0.7 per residence, beneath regional levels. At the 2021 Census, a substantial 51.2% of workers were based at home, which may capture prevailing COVID-19 circumstances.
Transit movements average 1,679 trips per day across the network, generating an average of approximately 226 weekly departures for each designated stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.2% of residents in Kensington (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease metrics indicate superior health outcomes throughout Kensington, with minimal prevalence of routine illnesses recorded across every demographic tier. Private health coverage is exceptionally widespread, encompassing approximately 66% of the resident base (9,614 people), exceeding both the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. The primary reported chronic conditions among local residents are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.0 and 6.1% of the population, while 77.2% reported being free of any long-term medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney benchmark of 74.6%.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 9.7% of the locality (1,419 people), below the 15.5% observed across Greater Sydney. Wellness and health metrics among older residents remain robust, aligning closely with broader population standings nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.7% of Kensington (NSW) residents were born overseas and 41.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (16.0%) and Australian (14.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural and linguistic variation is pronounced in Kensington, where 41.1% of residents use a language other than English in their households and 47.7% were born overseas. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 43.7% of the populace. Judaism shows a notable local concentration, representing 3.6% of residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage, the primary backgrounds reported in Kensington are Other at 16.5%, English at 16.0%, and Australian at 14.6%. Notable proportional variations also appear across other heritages: Greek ancestry represents 4.8% (versus 1.9% regionally), Russian accounts for 1.0% (against 0.4%), and Spanish stands at 1.0% (compared with 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kensington (NSW) is 28, younger than 92% of areas nationally. That is 4 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 57.1% 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 demographic profile of Kensington is heavily oriented toward young, independent adults without dependents. Updated estimates to August 2026 place the proportion of children and youth (0 - 24) at 40.1%, compared with 30.4% regionally across Greater Sydney, whereas mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) represent 13.4% against a regional figure of 22.6%. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 28, falling from 32 at the 2021 Census and sitting 9 years below the Greater Sydney figure of 37 logged at that Census, which also recorded an Australian median of 38.
The primary shift since the Census occurred in the youth cohort, which expanded from 33.4% to an estimated 40.1%. Within this segment, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 7.9% to an estimated 5.4%, while the 15 to 24 band rose from 21.3% to 31.9%, without corresponding gains among younger ages. Looking forward to 2041, the 25 - 44 age bracket will deliver the highest net increase, expanding by 1,434 (27%) to 6,803 persons. In percentage terms, senior cohorts (65+) will record the fastest expansion, rising 55% to reach 2,207 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kensington (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,809 at the 2021 Census → 14,590 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 Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (118021564). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.