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The median house price in Merrylands - Holroyd is $1.44m, with units at $541k. House values have moved 5.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Merrylands - Holroyd has an estimated 27,012 residents, up from 23,806 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,206 people, or 13.5%. Growth has averaged 2.2% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. 1,545 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 66.1% of that increase. That puts 5,457 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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AreaSearch analysis places the population of Merrylands - Holroyd at around 27,012 as of May 2026. That equates to a rise of 3,206 people (13.5%) from the 2021 Census figure of 23,806 people. The estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population of 27,004 as of June 2025 together with 1,545 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. At this scale the area records a density of 5,457 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch and underscoring strong competition for land.
Growth of 13.5% since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.1%) and the SA3 area, establishing Merrylands - Holroyd as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration has been the main contributor, accounting for approximately 66.1% of recent overall population gains. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population is expected to rise substantially and sit in the top quartile of national statistical areas, with expansion of 7,766 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, equating to a 28.7% gain in total over the 16 years.
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2,019 new dwellings have been approved in Merrylands - Holroyd over the past five years, an average of 403 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 240 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 13% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 602, 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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Dwelling approvals in Merrylands - Holroyd have averaged around 403 each year, amounting to 2,019 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), plus 552 already recorded in FY-26. With an average of 1.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand look broadly aligned and market conditions relatively steady, though the past 2 financial years show this ratio climbing to 4.9 people per dwelling, pointing to firmer demand and tighter supply. Average construction value for new homes sits at $211,000—below the regional average—indicating more accessible price points for purchasers.
Separately, $17.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, pointing to balanced commercial development activity. Relative to Greater Sydney, Merrylands - Holroyd records 135.0% more new home approvals (per person), which should leave buyers with considerable choice even though building activity has eased in recent years. Nationally, this pace remains well above average and signals robust developer confidence. Recent building stock is 13.0% detached dwellings and 87.0% townhouses or apartments. That emphasis on compact housing creates lower-cost entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The profile marks a sizeable shift from the current housing mix (currently 41.0% houses), consistent with scarcer development sites and changing lifestyle and affordability needs. At around 251 people per dwelling approval, Merrylands - Holroyd presents as a developing market. Population forecasts show Merrylands - Holroyd adding 7,756 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). On present development patterns, new housing supply should comfortably absorb demand, supporting favourable conditions for buyers and potentially allowing population growth to exceed current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Merrylands - Holroyd
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Merrylands - Holroyd, worth an estimated $3.53 billion. A further 130 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $132.5 billion. 32 are already under construction and 70 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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Local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives can shape an area's trajectory more than almost any other factor. AreaSearch has identified 46 projects with potential influence on the area. Prominent examples include The Gladstone Village - Stage 3, Central Quarter Merrylands, Evolve Housing Merrylands Social and Affordable Housing, and Cardinal Gilroy Village Redevelopment - 45 Barcom Street, with the list below outlining those of greatest relevance.
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Merrylands RSL Club Redevelopment Stage 2
Second stage of a multi-phase masterplan redevelopment of Merrylands RSL Club, designed by Quattro Architecture. Works include new Level 1 building works comprising a relocated 400-plus seat buffet restaurant, a new Vietnamese food offering, and expanded indoor and outdoor gaming areas to the ground floor. A new transfer slab is being constructed to enable future development of residential, retail, commercial, hotel and aged care uses above the club. Stage 1 (basement excavation, new gaming and bar areas, atrium lobby) was completed in August 2017 by Taylor Construction.
Burnett Street Neighbourhood Centre Planning Proposal
Urban renewal planning framework gazetted under the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2021 to rezone land to E1 Local Centre, enabling mixed-use development with building heights up to 17m in Mays Hill.
Central Quarter Merrylands
High-rise residential development adjacent to Merrylands train station. The project comprises 194 modern 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments featuring communal rooftop gardens and basement car parking.
Central Quarter Merrylands
A mixed-use development featuring 194 modern apartments across 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations, accompanied by a three-level retail and commercial precinct including cafes, shops, childcare, and wellness services adjacent to Merrylands train station.
Merrylands Central Mixed-Use Development Site
A prime 3,278 sqm mixed-use development site located in the Merrylands Town Centre. Currently held by Cumberland City Council, the site is being offered for sale via Expressions of Interest closing May 13, 2025. It features E2 Commercial Centre zoning with potential for a landmark project reaching 115.5 metres in height and approximately 27,863 sqm of Gross Floor Area (GFA). The site is positioned to become the tallest development in the region, suitable for shop top housing, commercial premises, or build-to-rent projects.
The Gladstone Village - Stage 3
Final stage of The Gladstone Village masterplanned precinct in Merrylands, delivering 303 apartments across three buildings ranging from 12 to 17 storeys and six ground-floor neighbourhood shops. Located on 4-4A Terminal Place and part of 5 and 7 McLeod Road, the stage completes a 2.5-hectare mixed-use precinct of approximately 1,100 apartments with over 4,000sqm of retail and more than 2,500sqm of open space including the largest public park in the Merrylands town centre. Development consent was granted by the Sydney Central City Planning Panel on 13 June 2024.Designed by PTW Architects with landscape architecture by Land and Form Studio.
173 Pitt Street Shop-Top Housing Development
Proposed construction of a 13 storey shop-top housing development comprising a ground level retail tenancy and 125 residential apartments above with 2 levels of basement parking. The project may have been combined with adjacent properties at 171-173 Pitt Street based on recent development listings in the area.
Amber - The Gladstone Village Stage 2
21-storey mixed-use tower approved as Site 1 / Stage 2 (Amber) of ALAND's $800 million Gladstone Village masterplan in Merrylands, comprising 236 apartments (31 one-bedroom, 186 two-bedroom, 19 three-bedroom) and 4 ground-floor retail tenancies over 5 levels of basement parking. Approved by Cumberland City Council in March 2024 under DA2022/0722, with negotiations underway to designate the tower for affordable housing under the federal Housing Australia Future Fund. Located adjacent to Merrylands train station and opposite Stockland Merrylands.Construction, originally targeted to begin in Q3 2024, has not been confirmed as commenced as of early 2026.
11,445 residents of Merrylands - Holroyd are employed, from a labour force of 12,711. Unemployment sits at 10.0%, with participation at 58.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 23,089, 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 workforce in Merrylands - Holroyd is well educated, with solid representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of 10.0%, and estimated employment growth of 4.2% over the past year. As of March 2026, 11,445 residents are employed, yet unemployment sits 5.8% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, indicating scope for improvement, while participation at 58.7% trails Greater Sydney's 69.1% by a wide margin. Census responses show a high 34.3% of residents working from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Among residents, the main employing industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Retail trade stands out in particular, with employment at 1.2 times the regional average. By contrast, professional & technical accounts for only 7.5% of employment against 11.5% regionally. As a mainly residential locality, local job openings appear constrained, reflected in the Census comparison of working population versus resident population. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 4.2% and labour force increased by 3.1%, resulting in unemployment fall by 0.9 percentage points. Greater Sydney differed, with employment up 1.9%, the labour force up 1.9%, and only a marginal fall in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide further perspective on prospective demand in Merrylands - Holroyd. Those five- and ten-year outlooks have been aligned with the local industry mix to gauge likely growth. National employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector outcomes vary widely. Weighting those industry-specific rates to Merrylands - Holroyd's employment composition points to local employment gains of 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Merrylands - Holroyd is $1,461 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $630 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,722 a year against an average of $55,771. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, income in the Merrylands - Holroyd SA2 sits below the national average. Median taxpayer income is $46,722 and average income is $55,771, against Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields current estimates of approximately $51,544 (median) and $61,527 (average) as of March 2026. 2021 Census data place household income at the 33rd percentile ($1,461 weekly) and personal income at the 15th percentile. The largest share of residents, 31.3% (8,454 people), falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 band, similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy the same range.
Housing affordability is under marked pressure, with only 77.4% of income remaining and a ranking at the 24th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Merrylands - Holroyd had 7,535 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 41% detached houses and 44% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, dwelling structure in Merrylands - Holroyd was 41.4% houses and 58.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), versus Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership trailed Sydney metro at 21.4%, with the balance mortgaged (26.1%) or rented (52.5%). Median monthly mortgage repayments of $2,000 were well under the Sydney metro average, and median weekly rent was $400, compared with Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Against national benchmarks, mortgage repayments in Merrylands - Holroyd exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents sit above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Merrylands - Holroyd counted 7,535 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,550 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 17% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Some 70.0% of households are family-based, made up of 37.5% couples with children, 17.2% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent families. The remaining 30.0% are non-family households, including lone person households at 24.2% and group households at 5.8%. Median household size is 2.9 people, above the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.8% of adults in Merrylands - Holroyd hold a university qualification, including 20.1% with a bachelor degree and 8.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.5% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,461 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 969 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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Qualification levels among residents aged 15+ in Merrylands - Holroyd sit below regional norms, with 29.8% holding university degrees against 39.1% in the SA4 region. That shortfall points to scope for further education and skills growth. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary award at 20.1%, ahead of postgraduate qualifications (8.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational pathways are also substantial, with 27.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical credentials – advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (15.5%). Enrolment in formal education is elevated, with 34.6% of residents currently studying.
That comprises 10.3% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 6.9% in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Merrylands - Holroyd reaches 124 stops on 53 routes, timetabled for about 5,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 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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Within Merrylands - Holroyd, public transport analysis identifies 124 active transport stops spanning train and buses. These are served by 53 individual routes that together deliver 5,857 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is excellent, with the typical resident 142 meters from the nearest stop. Given the mainly residential character of the area, most people travel outward for work - car dominates at 71%, followed by train at 18% and bus at 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.1 per dwelling. A high 34.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Across all routes, service frequency averages 836 trips per day, or roughly 47 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.2% of residents in Merrylands - Holroyd report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 point to solid outcomes across Merrylands - Holroyd, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with younger cohorts in particular recording very low rates of common health conditions, while private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~12,803 people). Greater Sydney sits at 59.9%, and the national average is 55.7%. Arthritis and diabetes were the leading medical conditions, affecting 5.3 and 5.0% of residents respectively, while 79.2% reported no medical ailments at all compared with 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age residents show notably low chronic condition rates. Residents aged 65 and over represent 12.8% of the population (3,465 people), below Greater Sydney's 15.5%, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.3% of Merrylands - Holroyd residents were born overseas and 70.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Lebanese (15.1%) and Australian (10.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Culturally, Merrylands - Holroyd ranks among the most diverse localities nationally, with 56.3% of residents born overseas and 70.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the largest religion at 44.4% of people in Merrylands - Holroyd. Islam shows the clearest overrepresentation, accounting for 29.6% of the population versus the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. On ancestry (country of birth of parents), the three largest groups in Merrylands - Holroyd are Other at 36.3% of the population, well above the regional average of 16.0%, Lebanese at 15.1%, well above the regional average of 2.6%, and Australian at 10.3%, notably below the regional average of 17.8%.
Other ethnic groups also diverge from regional norms: Croatian is overrepresented at 1.3% of Merrylands - Holroyd (vs 0.7% regionally), Serbian at 0.6% (vs 0.5%) and Samoan at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Merrylands - Holroyd is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 31.3% 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 Merrylands - Holroyd is 33, well below Greater Sydney's 37 and Australia's 38 years. Compared with Greater Sydney, the area has a larger share of 25 - 34 residents (18.6%) and a smaller share of 45 - 54 year-olds (10.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has risen from 3.6% to 4.4% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort has eased from 19.5% to 18.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 point to major shifts. The 45 to 54 group is projected to grow fastest at 45%, adding 1,306 residents to reach 4,205, whereas the 35 to 44 group expands by a more modest 5% (203 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Merrylands - Holroyd
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,545 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (23,806 at the 2021 Census → 27,012 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 (125031714). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.