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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Manly - Fairlight is $4.41m, with units at $2.02m. House values have moved 1.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Manly - Fairlight has an estimated 24,578 residents, up from 22,438 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,140 people, or 9.5%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 151 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 84.3% of that increase. That puts 3,647 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Manly - Fairlight maintains a population of approximately 24,578 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,140 people (9.5%) following the 2021 Census, when 22,438 people were recorded. Such changes are derived from an ABS estimated resident population figure of 24,569 as of June 2025 alongside 151 validated new addresses identified following the Census. This headcount generates a density of 3,646 persons per square kilometer, positioning the community in the top quartile of Australian locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Outperforming the wider SA4 region (3.7%) as well as the local SA3 area, Manly - Fairlight's 9.5% increase establishes it as a regional growth outperformer.
Inward overseas migration served as the principal demographic engine, accounting for roughly 84.3% of total population additions in recent times. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia utilizing a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented where unavailable by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 using 2021 as a base year. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these datasets are further utilized across all localities for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Anticipated demographic shifts suggest local growth will track marginally below the Australian median, with the community projected to add 2,493 persons through to 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, representing an overall expansion of 10.1% across the 16 years.
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192 new dwellings have been approved in Manly - Fairlight over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That places the area in the 51st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 39 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Manly - Fairlight have averaged roughly 38 dwellings each year, amounting to 192 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an influx averaging 5.4 new residents per annum for each dwelling delivered over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to local housing stock are trailing population demand by a wide margin, creating upward pressure on prices and intense purchaser competition. Concurrently, approved residential builds average $1,387,000 in construction value, demonstrating a distinct developer emphasis on high-end, premium properties. Non-residential investment has also proven substantial, with $59.2 million in commercial building approvals granted during the current financial year highlighting robust local business development.
On a per-capita basis, building activity in Manly - Fairlight reaches only about three-quarters of Greater Sydney levels, ranking within the 18th percentile among areas nationwide. This restricted pipeline curtails available buyer options and channels demand toward the established dwelling market, with output sitting below broader Australian rates due to geographical constraints and overall market maturity. Medium-to-high density formats dominate recent approvals, comprising 82.0% townhouses or apartments alongside 18.0% standalone homes. This concentration of compact dwellings creates accessible entry points while appealing to first-time purchasers, property investors, and downsizers. A ratio of approximately 785 people per dwelling approval further underlines the highly established nature of the local market. Demographic projections indicate that Manly - Fairlight will add 2,484 residents leading up to 2041, based on recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. If prevailing building volumes continue without acceleration, residential supply will fail to keep pace with demographic expansion, likely driving heightened buyer competition and bolstering future property price growth.
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AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects inside Manly - Fairlight, worth an estimated $1.26 billion. A further 80 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.5 billion. 31 are already under construction and 49 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Public infrastructure investments, major developments, and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local economic and property performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 significant projects positioned to influence the district, highlighted by Two Tides, Manly, Manly Hospital Health And Well-Being Precinct, Manly Cove West (Former Sea Life) Redevelopment, and White Water, which feature among the most prominent initiatives detailed below.
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Northern Beaches Coast Walk
A 36km continuous coastal walking trail linking Manly to Palm Beach, integrating existing paths with new boardwalks, stairs, and viewing platforms. Recent milestones include the completion of the Robert Dunn Reserve segment and ongoing construction works on the McKillop Park boardwalk and the Whale Beach to Palm Beach connection to enhance pedestrian safety and environmental protection.
Manly Health and Wellbeing Precinct
Redevelopment of the former Manly Hospital site into the Manly Health and Wellbeing Precinct. The masterplan includes a residential aged care facility, approximately 120 seniors living apartments, affordable housing, a health and wellbeing centre, public open spaces, a childcare centre, and retail spaces. It is currently progressing through the State Significant Development Application (SSDA) process.
Manly Wharf Masterplan Revitalisation
Comprehensive revitalisation of the heritage-listed Manly Wharf by Artemus Group, transforming the central retail arcade into an artisanal food hall and fresh produce hub, alongside upgrades to hospitality venues, ferry passenger waiting areas, and public concourses.
Manly Life Saving Club Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the historic Manly Life Saving Club facility to provide modern lifeguard facilities, expanded community and volunteer lifesaver training amenities, public toilets, accessible features, and an upgraded cafe/kiosk.
Former Manly Hospital Health & Wellbeing Precinct
State Significant Development masterplan transforming the former Manly Hospital site into an integrated health and wellbeing precinct. The masterplan delivers 120 seniors living apartments, a residential aged care facility, community health services, childcare, and adaptive reuse of heritage buildings across a 4.6-hectare site.
34-35 South Steyne (Whitewater)
Redevelopment of the former Whitewater Restaurant site into a four-storey boutique commercial and retail building. The project delivers three levels of premium beachfront commercial office suites above ground-floor retail and dining, featuring rooftop solar, EV charging, and end-of-trip facilities. Designed by SJB, the development revitalizes a prominent beachfront corner in Manly.
Manly Wharf Redevelopment
Comprehensive rejuvenation of the historic 1855 Manly Wharf by Artemus Group (Howard Smith Wharves). The project includes a $13.5M hospitality transformation of the former Aldi site into a Felons microbrewery and Barrel Room, plus a major upgrade to the retail arcade. A 2026 DA (DA2025/1845) proposes a fresh food and artisanal produce hall with 20 tenancies, upgraded lighting, a new skylight, and improved ferry passenger amenities while preserving heritage character.
Two Tides, Manly
Five-storey, $100 million luxury residential and retail development featuring 24 premium apartments (15 two-bedroom, 6 three-bedroom, and 3 penthouses) above a ground-floor retail space. Designed by SJB Architects, the building draws inspiration from Manly's coastal character. Construction commenced in June 2025 by ULTRA Building Co, with completion expected in Q2 2027. It includes a central landscaped 'Tidal Garden' and features like basement parking.
15,528 residents of Manly - Fairlight are employed, from a labour force of 16,041. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 74.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 20,982, about 85% 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 Manly - Fairlight area features a workforce with strong educational backgrounds, where the technology sector holds a prominent position. The local unemployment rate stands at 3.2%, and estimated employment growth reached 0.8% during the previous year. By March 2026, there were 15,528 residents employed, with an unemployment rate that fell 0.9% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation exceeded the regional norm, recording 74.8% against Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census data indicates that 64.5% of residents worked from home, a figure that should be viewed alongside the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns.
Key fields of employment among local residents comprise professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Workforce concentration is exceptionally pronounced within professional & technical roles, tracking at 2.0 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 10.5% of the local workforce, compared to 14.1% across Greater Sydney. Because the precinct is primarily residential, the ratio of Census working population to resident workers demonstrates that local employment opportunities within the immediate area remain relatively limited. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM figures reveals that over the twelve months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 0.8% while the labour force grew by 1.4%, causing unemployment to climb by 0.6 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney experienced 1.9% employment growth, a 1.9% increase in its labour pool, and a minor reduction in unemployment. National employment modelling released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provides broader perspective on future workforce demand across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variation across individual industries. Projecting these industry-level trajectories onto the employment distribution of Manly - Fairlight indicates potential local workforce growth of 7.6% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, noting this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized population changes.
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Median household income in Manly - Fairlight is $3,185 a week (about $166,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,568 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $78,987 a year against an average of $138,812. The average runs 76% 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, taxpayers across the Manly - Fairlight SA2 generated a median income of $78,987 alongside an average of $138,812, placing the area in the highest percentile across Australia and well above the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $87,138 for the median and $153,137 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family, and individual incomes all achieve elite status nationally between the 98th and 98th percentiles.
Weekly income distributions show 40.8% of residents (10,027 people) earning in the top $4000+ category, differing from the wider metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 30.9%. Overall, 52.8% of individuals earn above $3,000/week, confirming strong local purchasing power. Although residential expenses absorb 16.4% of income, strong earnings sustain disposable income at the 97th percentile and secure a 10th decile SEIFA income standing.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Manly - Fairlight had 9,381 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 15% detached houses and 70% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $725 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,467 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. 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 local housing profile recorded at the latest Census showed 15.2% separate houses and 84.8% attached or multi-unit dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 30.1%, matching broader Sydney metro proportions, with mortgaged properties accounting for 21.6% and private rentals representing 48.3%. Monthly mortgage payments in Manly - Fairlight reached a median of $3,467, well above the metropolitan median of $2,427 and the national figure of $1,863. Rental costs were similarly elevated, with median weekly rent at $725 compared to $470 across Sydney metro and an Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Manly - Fairlight counted 9,381 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,276 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement, representing 63.2% of local households. This category breaks down into couples without children at 32.0%, couples with children at 24.5%, and single parent families at 6.0%. The remaining 36.8% comprises non-family residences, consisting of single-person households at 29.5% and shared group households at 7.3%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.2 people, tracking below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.7% of adults in Manly - Fairlight hold a university qualification, including 39.6% with a bachelor degree and 16.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 9.8% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 2,219 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,130 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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Attainment levels among Manly - Fairlight residents outstrip broader state and national standards, with 59.7% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education credentials, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% throughout Australia. This advanced educational standing equips the local workforce effectively for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the primary qualification at 39.6%, with postgraduate degrees comprising 16.6% and graduate diplomas accounting for 3.5%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 20.3% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (9.8%). Active participation in academic study encompasses 24.5% of the local populace.
Broken down by sector, 7.1% attend primary school, 6.1% are enrolled in tertiary study, and 5.5% are undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Manly - Fairlight reaches 165 stops on 65 routes, timetabled for about 11,200 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 0.8 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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The local transit network in Manly - Fairlight comprises 165 active stops across bus and ferry services, accommodating 65 distinct routes that deliver 11,159 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is outstanding, with typical walking distance to a transit stop measuring 116 meters. Given the residential orientation of the suburb, the majority of workers commute outward, with private vehicles accounting for 63% of journeys, walking representing 12%, and bus travel making up 9%. Motor vehicle ownership sits below metropolitan levels at an average of 0.8 per dwelling. Furthermore, 64.5% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census, a figure reflecting temporary COVID-19 settings.
Across the entire network, service frequencies average 1,594 trips daily, translating to approximately 67 weekly departures for each designated stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the centre of the area.
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77.4% of residents in Manly - Fairlight report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 82.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates show exceptional health standards throughout Manly - Fairlight, characterized by remarkably low rates of prevalent ailments across every demographic band. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 82% of the population (20,276 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 59.9% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most commonly reported health concerns locally, diagnosed in 6.1 and 5.7% of residents, respectively. A substantial 77.4% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, exceeding the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 16.2% of the local community (3,989 people), with senior health metrics tracking exceptionally well and aligning with the strong national health rankings observed across the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.1% of Manly - Fairlight residents were born overseas and 15.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.9%) and Australian (18.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Manly - Fairlight ranks well above standard benchmarks, with 40.1% of residents born abroad and 15.0% using a non-English language in their households. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 43.0% of the local populace. In relative terms, Judaism exhibits a distinct presence at 0.5% of the local population, compared against 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Evaluating parental country of birth, the three most widespread ancestries in Manly - Fairlight are English at 30.9% (considerably above the 19.0% regional level), Australian at 18.6%, and Irish at 10.8%. Additional cultural groups demonstrate notable representation relative to metropolitan averages, including French background at 1.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish ancestry at 1.0% (versus 0.6%), and Welsh lineage at 0.8% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Manly - Fairlight is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Manly - Fairlight exhibits a younger demographic composition than Greater Sydney, with adults aged 25 - 44 representing 38.6% of residents as at August 2026, compared to 31.4% across the broader metropolis. Meanwhile, individuals aged 0 - 24 comprise 23.0%, below the regional benchmark of 30.4%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 37, having shifted from 38 at the 2021 Census to match Greater Sydney's 37 recorded at that time. The 45 - 64 age group has decreased from 24.8% of the community at the Census to an estimated 22.1%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the retiree and elderly segment (65+) is forecast to record the largest gain, expanding by 1,937 residents (49%) to reach 5,926, whereas both the 25 - 44 adult cohort and the 0 - 24 youth segment are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Manly - Fairlight
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 20 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 151 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (22,438 at the 2021 Census → 24,578 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (122011419). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.