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The median house price in Miranda - Yowie Bay is $2.10m, with units at $865k. House values have moved 3.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Miranda - Yowie Bay has an estimated 22,886 residents, up from 20,705 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,181 people, or 10.5%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years. 445 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 52.5% of that increase. That puts 3,814 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 calculations performed by AreaSearch, the resident count for Miranda - Yowie Bay is close to 22,886 in May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 2,181 individuals (10.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 20,705 citizens. This shifting trend is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 22,804 combined with 445 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 3,814 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile of all Australian areas analyzed.
The 10.5% growth rate observed since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA4 region (5.0%) and the SA3 area, establishing the suburb as a local growth hotspot. Overseas migration served as the principal driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 52.5% of the overall population rise in recent times, though all components of change, including interstate movement and natural increase, registered positive outcomes. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as a base year, are utilized for each SA2 area. For localities where this dataset is unavailable, figures are sourced from the NSW State Government's 2022 release, which uses 2021 as its baseline. Growth rates broken down by age brackets from these aggregated sources are further projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on recent annual ERP statistics, future population growth is expected to exceed the national median, with an additional 4,127 residents anticipated by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 17.7% over the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
660 new dwellings have been approved in Miranda - Yowie Bay over the past five years, an average of 132 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 98 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 14% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 183, 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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In Miranda - Yowie Bay, development approvals average approximately 132 dwellings annually, with a total of 660 residential units approved throughout the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 168 during the current FY-26 period. Because the area added an average of 3.9 people per year for every completed dwelling over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of new supply falls significantly short of demand, a trend that typically intensifies buyer rivalry and drives up prices, while newly built properties average a construction value of $361,000.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals have reached $94.4 million this financial year, demonstrating active local business capital investment. Per capita development volumes in Miranda - Yowie Bay align closely with those across Greater Sydney, maintaining a supply-demand equilibrium consistent with the broader metropolitan area. Newly approved residential structures consist of 14.0% detached houses and 86.0% medium and high-density dwellings. This concentration of higher-density options offers more affordable entry points to the market, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers alike. This pattern marks a clear departure from the current housing mix (which stands at 46.0% traditional houses), pointing to a shrinking pool of vacant land alongside shifting lifestyles and a rising preference for varied, cost-effective residential options. With approximately 279 people for every dwelling approval, Miranda - Yowie Bay is transitioning as a property market. Demographic projections indicate that Miranda - Yowie Bay will add 4,045 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. While construction volumes are tracking in line with these population projections, buyers could face increased competition as the local population expands.
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Development applications around Miranda - Yowie Bay
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AreaSearch tracks 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Miranda - Yowie Bay, worth an estimated $1.52 billion. A further 104 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.2 billion. 29 are already under construction and 53 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 projects, major planning strategies, and development updates are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 38 developments expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include the Salvation Army Miranda Redevelopment, the Southgate Shopping Centre Expansion, StorHub Miranda Self Storage, and the mixed-use development at 34-38 Pinnacle Street, with the following list detailing the most significant changes.
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Salvation Army Miranda Redevelopment
A landmark 16-storey mixed-use precinct developed in partnership between Formus Property and The Salvation Army. The project delivers 116 residential apartments, including dedicated affordable housing, situated above new state-of-the-art community facilities. The ground levels feature Salvation Army welfare services, a worship hall, and community rooms designed to continue their 55-year legacy of service in the Sutherland Shire. The development revitalizes the Miranda town center with high-quality architectural design and integrated public spaces.
Seymour Shaw Park Upgrade Stage 2
Stage 2 transformation of Seymour Shaw Park into a major regional sporting hub, featuring levelled multi-sport playing fields, a new clubhouse with spectator viewing platform, terraced bleacher seating, all-abilities pathways, and energy-efficient competition lighting.
34-38 Pinnacle Street Mixed Development
8-storey mixed-use development comprising 24 residential apartments and a boarding house containing 70 rooms with basement car parking.
Sutherland Shire Foreshores Planning Proposal (SSLEP 2015)
Comprehensive planning proposal by Sutherland Shire Council reviewing land capability and environmental zoning across LGA foreshores including Caringbah South, Kangaroo Point, Kareela, Oyster Bay, and Yowie Bay. It seeks to rezone selected C3/C4 environmental zones to R2 Low Density Residential, allow Torrens title subdivision of dual occupancies, and amend height restrictions to support housing diversity.
StorHub Miranda Self Storage
Partial demolition and alterations to an existing industrial building to create a brand-new self-storage facility in Miranda, providing secure, flexible, and hassle-free storage solutions as part of StorHub's expansion in Australia.
Miranda Centre Place Plan and Public Domain Plan
A long-term strategic framework by Sutherland Shire Council to transform Miranda into a premier commercial and residential hub. The Place Plan outlines vision for high-density growth with building heights up to 45 metres and increased Floor Space Ratios. Key features include the creation of new public open spaces, enhanced pedestrian connectivity to Miranda Station and Westfield, and the revitalisation of the Kingsway corridor to support a night-time economy and improved streetscape aesthetics.
15-19 Pinnacle Street Development
Proposed 6-storey apartment building development in the Pinnacle Street high-rise precinct. Part of Miranda's urban densification strategy to provide housing close to transport and services. Planning assessment currently underway.
Miranda Town Centre Planning Proposal (PP-2026-592)
Comprehensive precinct planning proposal and Local Environmental Plan (LEP) amendment (PP-2026-592) to enable higher density residential development, increased floor space ratios (FSR), and commercial opportunities within 800 metres of Miranda Station, supporting housing targets in Sutherland Shire.
12,301 residents of Miranda - Yowie Bay are employed, from a labour force of 12,800. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 66.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce of Miranda - Yowie Bay is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 3.9%, and steady employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 12,301 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sits 0.2% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, whereas labor force participation is slightly lower than the metropolitan benchmark (66.8% compared to 69.1%). Census data indicates that a notable 39.9% of local workers operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The community is highly specialized in the construction sector, employing workers at a rate 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented locally, accounting for 9.3% of workers compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Although there are local employment options, the ratio of Census workers to the local population indicates that a significant proportion of residents travel outside the suburb for employment. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed residents grew by 0.1% while the overall labor force grew by 0.4%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment expansion of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with a slight decline in its unemployment rate. Employment projections for the country from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Miranda - Yowie Bay. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local employment structure to project localized growth. Although nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to the local workforce distribution, employment in Miranda - Yowie Bay is projected to rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Miranda - Yowie Bay is $2,005 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $941 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,620 a year against an average of $85,127. 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 the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released for the financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in the Miranda - Yowie Bay SA2 record a median income of $65,620 and an average income of $85,127. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale, compared to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $72,392 for the median and $93,912 for the average as of March 2026.
The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb cluster around the 68th percentile nationally. The most prominent income bracket contains 31.6% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (representing 7,231 residents), closely matching the Greater Sydney rate of 30.9%. The substantial concentration of high earners (30.2% earning over $3,000/week) points to significant financial capacity in the area. High housing costs account for 18.5% of household income, but strong overall earnings keep disposable income levels at the 62nd percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
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Miranda - Yowie Bay had 7,910 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 46% detached houses and 37% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.9%. 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 dwelling landscape in Miranda - Yowie Bay at the time of the last Census consisted of 46.0% detached houses and 54.0% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing types), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area was notably higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 32.1%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (35.1%) or occupied by tenants (32.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Sydney metro average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent was $490, compared to $2,427 and $470 respectively for Greater Sydney.
Nationwide, mortgage commitments in Miranda - Yowie Bay are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Miranda - Yowie Bay counted 7,910 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,743 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 70.0%, consisting of 32.4% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households represent the remaining 30.0%, with single-person households at 27.1% and group shared households making up 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 residents is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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30.7% of adults in Miranda - Yowie Bay hold a university qualification, including 21.6% with a bachelor degree and 6.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.9% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,358 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,063 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 attainment levels in Miranda - Yowie Bay are lower than the regional averages, with 30.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. This difference suggests opportunities for further educational programs and skills development. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 35.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (22.9%).
Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 27.6% of the population currently undertaking formal studies. This group includes 9.0% attending primary school, 7.3% enrolled in secondary school, and 4.7% undertaking tertiary education.
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Public transport in Miranda - Yowie Bay reaches 98 stops on 44 routes, timetabled for about 6,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the public transport network shows 98 active passenger transit stops in Miranda - Yowie Bay, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops support 44 unique routes, which collectively deliver 6,316 passenger journeys each week. Transport connection is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 160 meters from their nearest transit point. Because the area is predominantly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 83%, followed by trains at 7% and walking at 6%.
Households own an average of 1.2 vehicles. A significant 39.9% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era working patterns. Service frequencies across all public transit routes average 902 trips daily, which represents roughly 64 weekly services at each individual stop.
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71.0% of residents in Miranda - Yowie Bay report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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Miranda - Yowie Bay exhibits favorable health statistics according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with common conditions showing low frequency in the general population, although they are elevated above the national average among older, vulnerable groups. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 62% of the population (representing 14,097 individuals), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses in the region are arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 8.2% and 6.4% of citizens, respectively, while 71.0% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is particularly healthy, showing low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.7% of the community (totaling 4,737 individuals), which exceeds the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.4% of Miranda - Yowie Bay residents were born overseas and 22.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.2%) and Australian (22.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Miranda - Yowie Bay exhibits greater cultural diversity than most comparable property markets, with 27.4% of the population born outside Australia and 22.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, practiced by 60.1% of the local population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family heritage and parental birthplace, the three largest ancestral groups in Miranda - Yowie Bay are English at 25.2% of the population (well above the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 22.7%, and Other at 9.8% (well below the regional average of 16.0%).
There are also notable differences in the concentration of other ethnicities, with Russian ancestry overrepresented at 1.0% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Greek ancestry at 3.1% (compared to 1.9%), and Macedonian ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Miranda - Yowie Bay is 40. 25.7% 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 Miranda - Yowie Bay is 40, which is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has an overrepresentation of residents aged 85 and over (4.2% locally) and an underrepresentation of those aged 25 to 34 (13.9%). Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 10.8% to 11.8% of the total population, while the 5 to 14 age bracket has contracted from 11.7% to 10.6%. Demographic projections suggest the local age profile will transform by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to increase by 967 people (58%), growing from 1,656 to 2,624.
The combined cohorts aged 65 and over are expected to generate 58% of the area's total population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to decrease in size.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Miranda - Yowie Bay
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 21 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 — 445 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (20,705 at the 2021 Census → 22,886 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 (128011530). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.