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The median house price in Liverpool - West is $1.32m, with units at $580k. House values have moved 7.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Liverpool - West has an estimated 14,937 residents, up from 13,737 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,200 people, or 8.7%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 363 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 78.6% of that increase. That puts 3,679 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 Liverpool - West is estimated at 14,937 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,200 people (8.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 13,737 people. This shift is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population of 14,906 as of June 2025 combined with 363 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 3,679 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the upper quartile of all Australian places analyzed by AreaSearch.
The area's 8.7% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the state average (7.1%) as well as Greater Sydney, representing a leading rate of growth for the region. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 78.6% of the overall population growth in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 locality, published in 2024 with a baseline year of 2022. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are utilized. Projected expansion rates across age groups from these data sources are additionally applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic transitions, the locality is expected to experience population growth above the national median, increasing by 3,275 persons to 2041 when measured against the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a net rise of 21.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
422 new dwellings have been approved in Liverpool - West over the past five years, an average of 84 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 72 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 32% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 74, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approvals for new residential properties in Liverpool - West average approximately 84 annually, amounting to 422 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 68 approvals documented. Over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), an average of 2 people moved to the locality per new residential build, indicating consistent demand that helps sustain property valuations. The average construction cost of these new properties is $238,000, which sits below the average for the broader region and indicates more budget-friendly housing choices. Furthermore, commercial building approvals total $200,000 for the current financial year, representing a very low level of commercial development.
The per capita rate of new housing approvals in Liverpool - West is roughly three-quarters of the rate seen in Greater Sydney, though it ranks in the 79th percentile among all national areas evaluated, indicating a recent acceleration in building projects. The composition of new residential projects is 32.0% detached dwellings and 68.0% attached dwellings. An emphasis on higher-density construction offers lower-cost options for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and property investors. This represents a major shift from the established housing stock (which currently consists of 54.0% houses), driven by declining land availability for development and shifting demands around lifestyle and affordability. With approximately 147 people per approved dwelling, Liverpool - West shows the characteristics of a growing community. Demographic projections indicate that Liverpool - West's population will expand by 3,244 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). The volume of current residential construction looks well-aligned with this projected growth, supporting stable market conditions and limiting major price spikes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Liverpool - West, worth an estimated $67 million. A further 78 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.9 billion. 20 are already under construction and 27 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning changes, and development works are key factors in regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 29 major projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key examples include the Frangipane Avenue Apartments, Liverpool Civic Place, the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct, and the Memorial Avenue Towers, with details of the most significant works listed below.
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Frangipane Avenue Apartments
DA & CC-approved plus contributions-paid, shovel-ready development site comprising 32 high-quality apartments in a five-storey residential building. The development features an intelligently designed space-maximizing layout with secure basement parking and includes 50% allocation for affordable housing. Mix of 9 x 1-bedroom, 21 x 2-bedroom, and 2 x 3-bedroom apartments designed to maximize spatial flow and natural light.
Liverpool Civic Place
A $600 million urban renewal precinct transforming the southern CBD. Stage 1, including the Yellamundie library, council chambers, and UOW Liverpool campus, opened in early 2026. The final phase, known as Helix Hub, is currently under construction. This 17-storey landmark will feature a vertical university for UOW, five floors of life sciences research space, and a nine-storey co-living residential building. It aims to integrate education, research, and industry as a catalyst for innovation in South West Sydney.
The Liverpool by FYVE
A landmark 34-storey mixed-use tower in the Liverpool CBD, featuring 193 residential apartments, a 113-room boutique hotel, 6,500 sqm of A-grade commercial office space, and a ground-floor retail and dining precinct. Designed by Rothelowman, the project integrates high-quality 1, 2, and 3-bedroom homes with serviced apartments and modern business suites.
Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct
The 830 million dollar Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) is a major redevelopment of Liverpool Hospital into a world-class hub for clinical innovation, research, and education. Stage 1 completed in late 2024 with the opening of the Integrated Services Building. Stage 2 is currently underway as of 2026, involving the construction of a second multi-storey building for new inpatient units, an expanded cancer centre, and upgraded emergency department facilities.
Light Horse Park Redevelopment
Council-led multi-stage redevelopment of Light Horse Park into an inclusive riverfront destination. Stage 1 (accessible kayak launch) is complete. Stage 2 involves carpark upgrades, EV infrastructure, lighting, and CCTV. Future stages will deliver enhanced play spaces, fitness stations, viewing platforms, and a community hub.
Liverpool West Public School Upgrade
NSW Department of Education, via School Infrastructure NSW, delivered a two-stage upgrade of Liverpool West Public School to increase capacity and modernize facilities. Stage 1 (handed over early 2023) delivered 16 flexible learning spaces, 4 special programs rooms, a new hall with COLA, and a new library. Stage 2 facilities were scheduled for Day 1, Term 1, 2024 and included 28 additional flexible learning spaces, 4 support rooms, and a refurbished Mainsbridge House with 2 preschool rooms for Coota Gulla Preschool.Works substantially completed by early 2024.
Liverpool City Centre Renewal - Sydney's Third CBD
A comprehensive 10-year strategic transformation of Liverpool into Sydney's third CBD. Key 2026 milestones include the opening of the University of Wollongong campus within the $600 million Liverpool Civic Place and the detailed design phase of the $44.3 million Brickmakers Creek revitalisation at Woodward Park. The renewal encompasses major streetscape upgrades on George and Moore Streets to foster an 18-hour economy, alongside the development of the FAST corridor connecting the CBD to the Western Sydney International Airport, which is scheduled to open in late 2026.
Hurlstone Agricultural High School Upgrade
NSW Department of Education upgrade to Hurlstone Agricultural High School, delivering two new dormitory buildings with 180 beds, staff accommodation, common rooms and modern amenities, plus a new farm hub with dairy, milking, animal, storage, irrigation, hydroponic and co-located learning facilities. The boarding facilities and farm hub are finished and in use, with a new sports oval and amenities due for student use in Term 1 2026.
5,633 residents of Liverpool - West are employed, from a labour force of 6,218. Unemployment sits at 9.4%, with participation at 51.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,262, about 89% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Liverpool - West possesses diverse skills, with strong representation in basic services fields, alongside a local unemployment rate of 9.4% and an estimated 5.3% growth in employment over the preceding year. There were 5,633 employed residents recorded as of March 2026, while the local unemployment rate sits 5.3% higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, highlighting potential for employment growth. Furthermore, the local participation rate of 51.6% is substantially lower than the 69.1% recorded across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicate that a moderate 24.8% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The locality displays a clear specialization in manufacturing jobs, with a workforce share that is 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.7% of local employment, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 11.5%. Because the locality is primarily residential, local employment opportunities appear limited, as shown by comparing the count of the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, during the year ending March 2026, local employment rose by 5.3% and the total workforce expanded by 5.0%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. This trend differed from Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the workforce grew by 1.9%, and the unemployment rate decreased slightly. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand trends for Liverpool - West. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary considerably across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment profile of Liverpool - West suggests local employment will rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Liverpool - West is $1,234 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $479 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $37,577 a year against an average of $43,137. 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis of the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Liverpool - West SA2 recorded a median income of $37,577 and an average income of $43,137. These figures sit below the national averages and compare to median and average levels of $60,817 and $83,003 throughout Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated income figures would be roughly $41,455 for the median and $47,589 for the average as of March 2026. Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Liverpool - West all rank between the 2nd and 15th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show that the largest group comprises 28.7% of residents (4,286 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the broader region where this bracket accounts for 30.9% of taxpayers. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only 77.4% of their income, ranking in the 11th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Liverpool - West had 4,308 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 54% detached houses and 25% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 29.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.4%. 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 mix of housing in Liverpool - West at the time of the latest Census consisted of 53.9% houses and 46.1% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other housing types), compared to the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Liverpool - West was lower than the Sydney metro average, standing at 25.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (24.0%) or occupied by renters (50.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was recorded at $1,733, which is substantially below the Sydney metro average of $2,427.
Similarly, the median weekly rent was $360, compared to $470 in Sydney metro. Nationally, Liverpool - West's mortgage costs are below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Liverpool - West counted 4,308 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,684 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 17% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units make up the majority of households at 73.3%, consisting of couples with children at 36.9%, couples without children at 17.0%, and single parents at 17.7%. Non-family households represent the remaining 26.7%, with single-person households accounting for 24.2% and group houses making up 2.5%. The median household size is 2.9 individuals, which is slightly larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.2% of adults in Liverpool - West hold a university qualification, including 13.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,542 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 947 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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Educational outcomes in the area show areas for development, as university graduation rates of 19.2% are significantly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This scenario highlights both an educational gap and a focus area for future learning initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (18.3%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 34.1% of the population participating in formal study.
This student cohort includes 11.4% in primary schools, 8.7% in secondary schools, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Liverpool - West reaches 113 stops on 64 routes, timetabled for about 5,300 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 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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An analysis of public transit options indicates there are 113 active transport stops in Liverpool - West, which consist of bus services. These stops are connected to 64 unique routes, which support 5,328 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is high, with the average distance from a home to the nearest stop being 124 meters. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary transit choice at 80%, followed by train travel at 9% and bus trips at 5%. Households own an average of 1.1 vehicles.
Additionally, 24.8% of the workforce worked from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may have been affected by COVID-19 pandemic guidelines. Public transport services run an average of 761 daily trips across all routes, which averages out to approximately 47 weekly departures per stop. The map provided displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.9% of residents in Liverpool - West report no long-term health condition. 10.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Liverpool - West faces notable public health challenges, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the frequency of chronic illnesses, which are somewhat common among both younger and older cohorts. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 47% of the population (~6,990 people). This is lower than the 59.9% rate in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most frequent medical conditions in the region, affecting 7.0% and 6.4% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 72.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for the population under 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.9% of the population (2,516 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health profiles for these older residents present some challenges, with national rankings generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
59.3% of Liverpool - West residents were born overseas and 71.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (10.5%) and English (8.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Liverpool - West is among the highest in the country, with 59.3% of the resident population born overseas and 71.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 45.1% of residents. The most notable statistical divergence is in the Other category, which accounts for 16.1% of the population, compared to a Greater Sydney average of 1.4%. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups in Liverpool - West are Other at 37.0% (higher than the regional average of 16.0%), Australian at 10.5% (lower than the regional average of 17.8%), and English at 8.6% (lower than the regional average of 19.0%).
There are also distinct variations in several ethnic groups, with Serbian ancestry representing 6.3% of the area (compared to 0.5% regionally), Vietnamese at 5.6% (compared to 1.8%), and Lebanese at 4.4% (compared to 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Liverpool - West is 36. 29.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Liverpool - West is 36 years, which is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and slightly below the Australian average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a larger share of young children aged 0 - 4 (6.7%) but a smaller proportion of people aged 35 - 44 (13.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.0% to 14.2%. Over the same timeframe, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.6% to 10.4%, while the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 13.5% to 12.4%.
Projections indicate the local age profile will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 group expected to grow by 70%, adding 1,085 residents to total 2,640, while the 15 to 24 age bracket is projected to decrease by 118 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Liverpool - West
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 2025 about a year ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2025. | ||
| 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 — 363 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,737 at the 2021 Census → 14,937 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 (127031732). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.