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The median house price in Lane Cove is $3.51m, with units at $960k. House values have moved 3.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Lane Cove has an estimated 16,707 residents, up from 15,888 at the 2021 Census — a change of 819 people, or 5.2%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 72.0% of that increase. That puts 3,738 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Lane Cove stands at approximately 16,707 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 819 individuals (5.2%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 15,888 residents. The trend is derived from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 16,705 alongside address validation tracking since the Census. Such figures result in a density of 3,737 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile among nationwide areas assessed by AreaSearch. Throughout the past decade, Lane Cove has shown persistent expansion with a 1.9% compound annual growth rate, which exceeds the SA3 region.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 72.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 units, published in 2024 using 2022 as the anchor year. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, projections compiled by the NSW State Government in 2022 using a 2021 base year are substituted. Age bracket growth trends from these data sets are projected forward for all localities between 2032 and 2041. Future demographic forecasts point to an expansion slightly below the national median, with the local population projected to increase by 1,218 individuals by 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP figures, representing a total rise of 7.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
227 new dwellings have been approved in Lane Cove over the past five years, an average of 45 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 35% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 65, running ahead of 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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Residential approvals in Lane Cove average approximately 45 properties annually, totaling 227 dwellings authorized during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 60 during FY-26 so far. Because an average of 3.5 individuals relocated to the area for every built dwelling over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand remains far ahead of supply, typically generating upward price pressure and intensifying buyer rivalry, with new residential projects carrying an average building cost of $612,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium projects. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $19.3 million this financial year, showing moderate commercial construction activity.
Relative to Greater Sydney, Lane Cove displays a low volume of construction (56.0% below the regional average per resident). This restricted flow of new housing typically supports the valuations of existing properties, even though building volumes have risen recently. This construction rate also trails national averages, indicating a mature market and potential development limits. The mix of new construction consists of 35.0% separate houses and 65.0% multi-unit dwellings like townhouses or apartments. High-density designs offer lower pricing thresholds and appeal to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. The suburb averages approximately 722 people per building approval, pointing to a well-established property market. Demographic projections show that Lane Cove will add 1,216 inhabitants by 2041 (calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Current construction volumes seem to correspond well with future requirements, supporting balanced market conditions without significant price volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Lane Cove
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lane Cove, worth an estimated $1.95 billion. A further 135 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $60.4 billion. 32 are already under construction and 68 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 performance is highly sensitive to changes in infrastructure, major projects, and town planning. AreaSearch has identified 44 projects expected to influence the local area. Important projects include the St Andrews Anglican Church Redevelopment, the Mindarie Street Social Housing Development, the Lane Cove North Affordable Housing Project, and the residential developments at 1 Gatacre Avenue and 5 Allison Avenue, with the following list highlighting the most relevant projects.
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Project Mars Data Centre Lane Cove West
A $798M State Significant Development proposal (SSD-82052708) to establish an 81MW hyperscale data centre across 21,832 sqm in the Lane Cove West Industrial Area bordering Chatswood West.
Finrose - St Andrews Anglican Church Redevelopment
Mixed-use renewal of the St Andrews Anglican Church site delivering new church and ministry facilities, a 418-seat community auditorium, and 48 residential apartments over eight storeys. Development includes community facilities and two levels of basement parking.
Lane Cove Industrial Complex
A $46 million industrial complex approved by Sydney North Planning Panel. Developed by Eton Huang with Architex design, the development includes a contemporary light industrial building with 19 industrial units totalling 7,520 sqm GFA, plus 44 self-storage units and 244 parking spaces over three basement levels. Large contemporary light industrial complex accommodating various business and technology operations.
Lane Cove North Affordable Housing Project
Five-storey residential flat building with 86 affordable dwellings (43 social housing and 43 affordable housing), semi-basement/at-grade parking for 42 vehicles, bicycle parking, landscaping and public domain improvements. State Significant Development SSD-71687208 approved 16 June 2025.
Project Mars Data Centre (12 Mars Road)
Goodman Group is proposing Project Mars, a 798 million AUD hyperscale data centre at 12 Mars Road, Lane Cove West. The State Significant Development (SSD-82052708) involves the demolition of four existing industrial warehouses to construct a three-storey data centre campus with a 90MW power capacity. The facility is intended to support Sydney digital infrastructure, featuring 21,832 sqm of gross floor area and 49 backup diesel generators. It is currently on public exhibition as of April 2026.
Lane Cove West Water Infrastructure and Road Works
Significant pipeline installation and road restoration works being delivered by Interflow for Sydney Water. The project increases water supply capacity for the AirTrunk SYD2 and SYD1 data centers in the Lane Cove West Business Park. Works involve extensive trenching along Sirius Road, Mars Road, and Apollo Place, with completion expected by mid-2026.
1 Gatacre Avenue and 5 Allison Avenue Residential Development
NSW Sydney North Planning Panel has approved DA35/2024 (as modified under s4.55(2) on 8 Aug 2025) for demolition of existing motel and dwelling and construction of a part 4, part 5 and part 6 storey residential development comprising 43 apartments and 2 three-bedroom townhouses, with two basement parking levels (approx. 85 spaces), on a near-3000 sqm site spanning 1 Gatacre Avenue and 5 Allison Avenue. The project is led by Winim Funds Management.
Caroline Chisholm Retirement Village Redevelopment
RetireAustralia's redevelopment of the former Caroline Chisholm Retirement Village site into a seniors housing development with 52 independent living apartments and communal facilities. The development application was approved by the Land and Environment Court on 26 February 2025 following an appeal after initial refusal by the Sydney North Planning Panel.
9,632 residents of Lane Cove are employed, from a labour force of 10,016. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 73.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% 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 local workforce in Lane Cove features high levels of education, with the technology sector being highly represented. The area records a low unemployment rate of 3.8% alongside a 2.3% estimated expansion in jobs over the past year. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,632, while the unemployment rate was 0.3% below the 4.1% average for Greater Sydney, and the participation rate was standard (73.0% vs Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Census data indicated that a high 62.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Local residents mostly find jobs within professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors. Professional & technical services represent a notable local specialization, with a share of employment 1.6 times the regional benchmark. On the other hand, retail trade is less prominent, accounting for 6.2% of local workers compared to the regional average of 9.3%. Though there are businesses situated locally, a significant portion of residents travel outside the suburb for work, as shown by comparing the Census working population against local jobs. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that during the year leading to March 2026, employment grew by 2.3% and the workforce expanded by 1.4%, which reduced the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and workforce growth of 1.9%, alongside a minor reduction in unemployment. Projections for national employment from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding potential future job demand in Lane Cove. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment pathways. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral projections against the local job profile suggests Lane Cove's employment numbers could increase by 7.5% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lane Cove is $2,648 a week (about $138,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,361 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $80,550 a year against an average of $150,795. The average runs 87% 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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According to the newest postcode-level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Lane Cove SA2 is $80,550, with a mean income of $150,795. This represents an exceptionally high result nationally, compared to a median of $60,817 and a mean of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections indicate figures of roughly $88,863 (median) and $166,357 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes are positioned high nationally, falling between the 93rd and 96th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 33.2% of residents earning $4000+ per week (5,546 individuals), unlike the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest at 30.9%. This high density of high-income earners (45.6% above $3,000/week) demonstrates strong spending power. Local housing costs absorb 16.8% of household earnings, but substantial incomes still place disposable funds in the 92nd percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lane Cove had 6,215 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 36% detached houses and 56% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. 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 breakdown of dwellings in Lane Cove at the time of the latest Census was 36.0% houses and 64.0% other types of housing (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Sydney metro where separate houses make up 55.9% and alternative dwellings constitute 44.1%. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in Lane Cove was comparable to the metropolitan average at 27.9%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (33.2%) or rented (38.9%). The median mortgage payment of $3,000 per month was notably higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $550 also exceeded the metropolitan benchmark of $470.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Lane Cove are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lane Cove counted 6,215 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,535 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of households at 70.0%, consisting of couples with children (34.3%), couples without children (26.5%), and single parents (8.4%). Non-family households account for 30.0% of the total, with lone person households representing 27.1% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size of 2.4 residents is below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
58.7% of adults in Lane Cove hold a university qualification, including 36.8% with a bachelor degree and 17.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 10.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,819 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,160 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 Lane Cove is considerably higher than regional and national benchmarks, with 58.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high concentration of qualifications positions the suburb well for professional, knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 36.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (17.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational training represents 20.2% of qualifications for those aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (10.0%). Participation in study is high, with 29.7% of local residents enrolled in an educational program.
This includes 10.0% in primary school, 7.0% in high school, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lane Cove reaches 101 stops on 52 routes, timetabled for about 6,300 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 0.9 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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Analysis of public transport options reveals 101 active stops in Lane Cove, consisting of bus services. These stops support 52 unique routes, which together provide 6,320 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 119 meters from the closest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars remaining the main transit mode at 72%, followed by buses at 12% and walking at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 cars per household, below the wider metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 62.5%, work from home (based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions). Service frequency averages 902 daily runs across all routes, representing about 62 weekly trips per stop. The map details the 100 closest stops to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.9% of residents in Lane Cove report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 97% of areas nationally. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 86.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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 show excellent results in Lane Cove, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic illness rates, which demonstrate very low rates of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 86% of the population (14,401 people), which compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most common medical issues, affecting 6.8% and 6.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 76.9% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 15.7% of the community (2,619 people), and health metrics for this demographic are strong, aligning with the positive results seen in the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.0% of Lane Cove residents were born overseas and 30.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.0%) and Australian (18.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Lane Cove displays a high level of cultural diversity, with 30.2% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 40.0% born in another country. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 48.1% of residents. However, the most notable variation is in Judaism, which accounts for 1.0% of the local population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family heritage (parents' place of birth), the primary groups in Lane Cove are English at 21.0%, Australian at 18.0%, and Other at 13.1%. There are also several ethnic groups with notable local representation: Hungarian ancestry is recorded at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Russian ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%), and Korean ancestry at 1.2% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lane Cove is 38. 25.2% 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 of 38 years in Lane Cove is similar to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and matches the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lane Cove has a larger proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (18.2%) but fewer aged 15 - 24 (11.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 9.2% to 11.2% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 4.9% to 5.9%, while the 0 to 4 group decreased from 6.8% to 5.8%. By 2041, the age structure is projected to shift, with the 25 to 34 group expanding by 23% (538 people), growing from 2,354 to 2,893 residents, while the 0 to 4 and 45 to 54 brackets will decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lane Cove
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 15 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,888 at the 2021 Census → 16,707 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 (121011686). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.