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The median house price in Lethbridge Park - Tregear is $950k, with units at $618k. House values have moved 7.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Lethbridge Park - Tregear has an estimated 22,939 residents, up from 21,551 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,388 people, or 6.4%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 57.0% of that increase. That puts 2,035 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Lethbridge Park - Tregear's population is around 22,939 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,388 people (6.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,551 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,894 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 42 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,035 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Lethbridge Park - Tregear's 6.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (3.6%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 57.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are implemented by AreaSearch for every SA2 sector. For any SA2 localities omitted from this database, state government projections for NSW from 2022 (using 2021 as a base year) are utilized. Growth rates across age brackets from these figures are also applied to all areas for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, population expansion is projected to register slightly below the national median, with the locality expected to grow by 1,717 persons to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total rise of 7.3% over the 16 years.
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186 new dwellings have been approved in Lethbridge Park - Tregear over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 57, 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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Around 37 residential approvals are registered annually in Lethbridge Park - Tregear, with a total of 186 homes approved over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 53 residential permits have been recorded. Based on an average arrival of 3.5 new residents per year for each built home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the volume of supply is falling significantly behind demand. This imbalance typically intensifies buyer competition and drives pricing upward, even though new construction averages a value of $179,000—a figure below regional benchmarks—offering more affordable options for home buyers.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $309,000 have been logged this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential character of the locality. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Lethbridge Park - Tregear registers roughly two-thirds the rate of new residential approvals per capita, placing in the 30th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide, which restricts choice for buyers and sustains interest in established houses. This building activity also falls below the national average, highlighting the mature nature of the suburb and pointing to potential zoning constraints. Recent residential development consists of 94.0% detached houses and 6.0% semi-detached properties or apartments, maintaining a suburban environment focused on separate dwellings that appeal to buyers seeking more space. With roughly 549 people for every dwelling approval, Lethbridge Park - Tregear represents a fully developed market. Long-term forecasts indicate Lethbridge Park - Tregear will add 1,672 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). Construction activity is matching these growth estimates, although home buyers might face increased competition as the local population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Lethbridge Park - Tregear
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lethbridge Park - Tregear, worth an estimated $3.42 billion. A further 67 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $51.9 billion. 26 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, 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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Developments in public infrastructure, major projects, and local planning policies have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Richmond Road Upgrade - M7 to Townson Road, the M12 Motorway (Western Sydney Airport Motorway), The Ponds North West Growth Area - Adjacent Precincts, and the Parklawn Place Boarding House, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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Ropes Crossing Village Shopping Centre Mixed-Use Redevelopment
A two-stage mixed-use redevelopment of the Ropes Crossing Village retail hub. The project features a 712sqm expansion of the existing Coles supermarket, 525sqm of new commercial and medical suites, and upgraded specialty retail. The residential component introduces 128 apartments across three 6-storey buildings to increase housing density and pedestrian activity within the village center.
Yiraaldiya National Park Conservation & Feral Predator-Free Area
Establishment of a 535-hectare protected sanctuary within Shanes Park, converting former Commonwealth land into Yiraaldiya National Park. The major conservation initiative includes installing a high-security feral predator-exclusion fence, complete feral predator eradication, visitor centre upgrades, and the reintroduction of locally extinct native species including koalas, bandicoots, and bettongs.
M12 Motorway
The M12 Motorway is a 16-kilometre, toll-free dual-carriageway providing the primary access to the Western Sydney International Airport. The project features 17 bridges, a grade-separated interchange at the airport, and an extensive shared user path for pedestrians and cyclists. It integrates with the M7 and The Northern Road, utilizing innovative 'Connecting with Country' designs including the Great Emu in the Sky sculpture.
The Ponds North West Growth Area - Adjacent Precincts
Major residential expansion across the North West Growth Area surrounding The Ponds, Schofields and adjacent precincts. Mirvac continues delivery of its EVE community while Landcom and other developers are progressing additional neighbourhoods supported by new roads, parks, schools and local infrastructure. The wider precinct remains one of Sydney's largest long-term greenfield growth areas, with further rezoning and infrastructure planning continuing in nearby West Schofields and Marsden Park.
CDC Marsden Park Data Centre Campus
The Marsden Park Campus is set to become the largest data centre campus in the southern hemisphere, providing over 504 MW of planned capacity with scalability towards 1 GW. The facility is designed to support high-density AI and liquid cooling workloads with 24/7 on-site security and Tier IV equivalent resiliency to support the growing digital economy in Western Sydney.
Melonba Woolworths Neighbourhood Shopping Centre
A new neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket and BWS liquor store. The development includes approximately 191 at-grade parking spaces, specialty retail tenancies, food and drink premises, and outdoor dining areas. It is designed to serve the rapidly growing North West Growth Area, specifically the suburbs of Melonba and Marsden Park.
Expanded Mount Druitt Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC)
Approved $25.4 million expansion of the existing Mount Druitt PCYC to provide a larger youth, sport and community facility. The project retains the existing club and adds a new expanded wing with two multipurpose indoor courts, youth hub, new entry, reception and administration area, amenities, storage, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, improved car and bus parking, landscaping and tree planting. Blacktown City Council states the DA was approved on 28 October 2025, construction is expected to start in late 2026 and the expanded facility is expected to open by the end of 2027.
Ropes Crossing Estate - Remaining Stages (Final Residential Lots)
Final stages of the Lendlease masterplanned Ropes Crossing community delivering the remaining residential lots, associated civil infrastructure, roads and stormwater assets for handover. Ongoing works also include completion of water sensitive urban design assets and supporting infrastructure integrated with the established community. Recent community updates also reference transport connectivity improvements between Jordan Springs and Ropes Crossing to support continued growth.
8,993 residents of Lethbridge Park - Tregear are employed, from a labour force of 10,617. Unemployment sits at 15.3%, with participation at 61.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 18,318, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Lethbridge Park - Tregear features a workforce with a range of skills and representation across diverse industries, with an unemployment rate of 15.3% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 2.0%. As of March 2026, there are 8,993 employed residents, while the local unemployment rate sits 11.2% above the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, showing potential for labor market improvement. Additionally, labor force participation lags behind, registering at 61.9% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census statistics indicate that a high 25.6% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure likely reflects the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The community shows a high concentration of workers in transport, postal & warehousing, which is 2.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the professional & technical services sector employs only 4.0% of the local workforce, compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. This mostly residential suburb appears to provide limited local job opportunities, as shown by the ratio of local jobs filled to the size of the resident workforce during the Census. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, for the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed residents rose by 2.0% while the total labor force expanded by 1.3%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. This differs from Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion of the labor force, and a marginal decline in unemployment. Regional employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand in Lethbridge Park - Tregear. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Applying these industry-specific trends to the employment distribution of Lethbridge Park - Tregear suggests local employment will rise by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this weighting is a simple extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lethbridge Park - Tregear is $1,411 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $653 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,826 a year against an average of $56,359. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The median income of $51,826 and average income of $56,359 in Lethbridge Park - Tregear SA2 are lower than the national average, according to the latest postcode-level ATO dataset for financial year 2023. These figures are below the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $57,174 (median) and $62,175 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes in Lethbridge Park - Tregear between the 19th and 29th percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 31.8% of the population (7,294 individuals), which aligns with the wider region where 30.9% of people fall into the same bracket. Housing cost burdens are significant, with residents retaining only 77.0% of their income, ranking in the 20th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lethbridge Park - Tregear had 6,583 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 6% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,080 a month. Rent absorbs 22.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.0%. 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, houses comprised 86.2% of the dwelling stock in Lethbridge Park - Tregear, with semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings making up the remaining 13.8%. This contrasts with the broader Sydney metro area, which recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other options. The level of home ownership in Lethbridge Park - Tregear stood at 15.8%, trailing the Sydney metro rate, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (34.5%) or rented (49.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,080 was well below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $320 was also below the metropolitan figure of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Lethbridge Park - Tregear are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents are lower than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lethbridge Park - Tregear counted 6,583 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,007 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 16% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the primary household structure at 75.3% of the total, consisting of couples with children (35.3%), couples without children (16.3%), and single parent households (22.0%). Non-family households account for the remaining 24.7%, comprising single person households (22.1%) and group shared houses (2.7%). The median household size of 3.0 individuals exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.1% of adults in Lethbridge Park - Tregear hold a university qualification, including 11.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 88% of areas nationally. A further 22.7% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 2,659 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 866 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region presents low rates of university completion, with 18.1% of residents holding a tertiary qualification compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher education qualification at 11.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 31.5% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (22.7%). Student numbers are high, with 36.2% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies. Of those studying, 15.8% are in primary school, 9.9% are in secondary school, and 3.4% are enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lethbridge Park - Tregear reaches 171 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 includes 171 active bus stops in Lethbridge Park - Tregear, which are serviced by 27 separate routes that run 1,752 passenger services weekly. Accessibility is high, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 166 meters. The suburb is primarily residential, and the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode at 85%, followed by trains at 8%. Dwellings have an average of 1.1 vehicles. Additionally, a high proportion of residents, 25.6%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at the time.
Services average 250 trips daily across the network, which equates to roughly 10 weekly departures for each stop. The provided map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
68.1% of residents in Lethbridge Park - Tregear report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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 highlight notable difficulties for Lethbridge Park - Tregear, as shown by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic illness rates, which affect both youth and elderly demographics. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 48% of the population (~10,896 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 10.1% and 7.8% of the community respectively. In contrast, 68.1% of residents reported having no long-term health issues, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The proportion of residents aged 65 and over is 11.4% (2,619 people), lower than the 15.5% average for Greater Sydney, and the health status of these seniors is generally consistent with wider national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.1% of Lethbridge Park - Tregear residents were born overseas and 31.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (21.7%) and English (19.0%). 7.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Lethbridge Park - Tregear shows higher levels of cultural diversity than most Australian local areas, with 32.1% of residents born outside Australia and 31.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 53.3% of the population. Hinduism represents the most significant overrepresentation relative to the wider city, accounting for 6.1% of the population compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Lethbridge Park - Tregear are Australian at 21.7%, English at 19.0%, and Other at 17.3%.
The area also shows unique ethnic concentrations, with Samoan background residents comprising 4.7% of the community (compared to 0.5% regionally), Filipino background residents at 4.5% (compared to 2.0%), and Maori background residents at 1.8% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lethbridge Park - Tregear is 31, younger than 95% of areas nationally. 28.9% 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 31 years in Lethbridge Park - Tregear is below the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a high proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (17.2%) and a lower share of young adults aged 25 - 34 (13.8%). The concentration of 5 - 14 year-olds is higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.8% to 15.0%, while the group aged 0 to 4 decreased from 8.8% to 8.0%.
Demographic projections indicate the age structure will change by 2041, with the 55 to 64 group expected to grow by 563 people (28%) from 2,004 to 2,568, while the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lethbridge Park - Tregear
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 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 — 42 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (21,551 at the 2021 Census → 22,939 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 (116031316). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.