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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 Mortdale - Oatley is $1.98m, with units at $819k. House values have moved 3.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Mortdale - Oatley has an estimated 15,310 residents, up from 14,715 at the 2021 Census — a change of 595 people, or 4.0%. That puts 3,448 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’s assessment indicates that the population of Mortdale - Oatley stands at approximately 15,310 as of Aug 2026. This figure represents a rise of 595 individuals, or 4.0%, compared to the 2021 Census count of 14,715 residents. The adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 15,297 as of June 2025, combined with 41 newly validated addresses recorded after the Census date. With a population density of 3,448 persons per square kilometer, the area ranks in the upper quartile among national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 4.0% expansion since the last census falls within 2.6 percentage points of the SA4 region, which experienced a 6.6% increase, highlighting strong growth dynamics.
Recent population gains have been largely attributed to overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 86.5% of the total growth during the period under review. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are implemented by AreaSearch for SA2 boundaries, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (based on 2021) wherever gaps occur. Furthermore, age-specific growth rates derived from these series are applied across all localities spanning the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Demographic trajectories indicate that population expansion will track slightly beneath the nationwide median for statistical divisions, with local numbers projected to rise by 1,329 persons by 2041 relative to latest annual ERP statistics, translating to a cumulative 16-year expansion of 8.6%.
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200 new dwellings have been approved in Mortdale - Oatley over the past five years, an average of 40 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 51% 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 planning approvals across Mortdale - Oatley have averaged approximately 40 dwellings annually, adding up to 200 approved dwellings throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Factoring in an influx of 1.2 incoming residents annually for every completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 through FY-26), additions to stock appear balanced against local demand to support market equilibrium, with incoming homes reflecting an average construction value of $547,000. Additionally, approved commercial construction totaled $780,000 during the current financial year, underlining the district's overwhelmingly domestic profile. When evaluated against Greater Sydney, per-capita dwelling approvals within Mortdale - Oatley run at approximately three-quarters of the metropolitan pace, positioning the suburb at the 47th percentile nationwide.
This relatively constrained pipeline curtails purchasing choices and bolsters demand across the established property market, even as construction rates have picked up lately. Approvals also sit below the national standard, reflecting an established urban fabric alongside potential zoning or land constraints. Recent construction consents divide almost evenly between detached houses (51.0%) and attached formats (49.0%), widening medium-density options to cater to diverse budgets, spanning standalone family residences to accessible, compact dwellings. Generating roughly one approval per 312 people, the area exhibits low-density development characteristics. Projections based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimates indicate that Mortdale - Oatley will welcome an extra 1,316 inhabitants through to 2041. While ongoing residential building is tracking incoming demand satisfactorily, prospective buyers could encounter heightened market competition as local numbers increase.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mortdale - Oatley
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mortdale - Oatley, worth an estimated $219 million. A further 87 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $25 billion. 14 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 capital expenditure, civil works, and zoning updates represent primary catalysts for area performance, with AreaSearch tracking 25 projects expected to shape the local environment. Notable undertakings include 70-76 Pitt Street Mortdale, the Mortdale Local Centre Development Control Plan, the Oatley to Como Walkway Upgrade, and the Mortdale RSL Redevelopment, with key initiatives itemized below.
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Mortdale Local Centre Development Control Plan
Georges River Council is preparing a Development Control Plan (DCP) for the Mortdale Local Centre to guide future growth. Based on the adopted Master Plan, the DCP focuses on maintaining the community's preferred village atmosphere through design excellence principles, low to medium density development, and the addition of more parking, seating, and greenery. The overarching master plan unlocks a theoretical capacity for an additional 578 residential dwellings within 400m of the station.
70-76 Pitt Street Mortdale
Mixed-use development proposal featuring residential apartments above retail/commercial space. Designed to enhance the local shopping strip while providing quality housing options. Includes sustainable design features and community spaces.
Mortdale Gardens Proposal
Proposed State Significant Development known as Mortdale Gardens, involving the renewal of the ageing Mortdale RSL building. The mixed-use precinct will deliver around 230 apartments across buildings ranging from 8 to 20 storeys, a new community club, a supermarket, retail shops, cafes, medical services, and basement parking for approximately 450 vehicles. At least 15 percent of new homes will be dedicated to housing for key workers, young families, and older residents.
Oatley to Como Walkway Upgrade
Upgrade of an approximately 800-metre deteriorating asphalt pathway and shared cycleway connecting Oatley and Como via the heritage-listed Old Como Railway Bridge. Georges River Council received $280,000 from the NSW Government's Get NSW Active program for investigation and detailed design work, which is expected to be completed by mid-2025. The proposed upgrade includes pathway reconstruction, widening, improved lighting on the bridge, safety enhancements including fencing, rest stops with seating, and embankment works. The pathway is located on State Government land, with the bridge owned by Sydney Water.Future construction funding to be determined by the NSW Government through TAHE (Transport Asset Holding Entity) which has confirmed it will provide funds for improvement works. The pathway serves as a popular pedestrian and cycling link across the Georges River, forming part of Greater Sydney's Strategic Cycleway Corridor connecting Georges River and Sutherland Shire communities.
Former Oatley Bowling Club Redevelopment (Arthur Hardiman Reserve)
Transformation of the former Oatley Bowling Club site into a community recreation park. Following adoption of the Plan of Management in July 2021, the site underwent extensive remediation works. In June 2025, Council resolved to revise the Master Plan to investigate the site becoming a pocket forest or community garden, aligning with tree canopy and green space targets. The project aims to create accessible and diverse recreational opportunities while connecting to the adjoining Myles Dunphy Reserve.The site will be named Arthur Hardiman Reserve, with features including the Ngunungi Playground.
Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line
A multi-billion-dollar upgrade (formerly More Trains, More Services) modernising the T4 line for higher frequency. Key works include the Digital Systems Program replacing trackside signals with ETCS Level 2 technology, platform extensions at Waterfall and Kiama for the Mariyung fleet, and power upgrades. As of May 2026, Mariyung trains have commenced passenger service on the South Coast Line (April 2026), and Digital Systems testing continues between Bondi Junction and Erskineville.
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Mortdale's masterplan will add 578 homes with increased building heights, improved retail areas, shoptop housing, townhouses, and residential flat buildings. Maximum heights are limited to four and six stories in designated areas.
46-50 Macquarie Place Mortdale Apartments
Medium-density residential development featuring modern apartments with private balconies and communal facilities. Designed to complement the existing neighbourhood character while providing additional housing options near Mortdale station.
9,766 residents of Mortdale - Oatley are employed, from a labour force of 9,979. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 77.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,404, about 74% 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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Mortdale - Oatley features a well-educated labor pool with professional services being prominently represented, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and a projected employment increase of 3.2% during the last year. By March 2026, 9,766 individuals were employed, placing the local unemployment rate at 2.0% lower than the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%, while workforce participation stood at 77.9%, significantly above the Greater Sydney benchmark of 68.9%. Census data indicates that 52.4% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. Health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, alongside education & training represent the three principal employment sectors for local residents.
Notably, representation in education & training stands 1.2 times above the wider metropolitan proportion. In contrast, construction employment is comparatively subdued, engaging 7.1% of working locals compared to 8.6% across the broader region. Given the gap between resident workers and local employment opportunities identified in Census counts, the precinct functions primarily as a dormitory residential community. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, employment grew by 3.2% over the 12 months leading up to March 2026, while the labour force expanded by 3.4%, which resulted in a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, with unemployment declining slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on potential future demand in the Mortdale - Oatley area. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate future growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to the employment composition of Mortdale - Oatley, local employment is estimated to rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years. It is important to note that this represents a basic weighting extrapolation used for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mortdale - Oatley is $2,151 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $935 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,022 a year against an average of $87,208. 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 ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the Mortdale - Oatley SA2 recorded a median income of $63,022 and an average income of $87,208. These earnings exceed Greater Sydney averages ($60,817 median and $83,003 average), ranking the precinct among the country's top earners. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, adjusted estimates as of March 2026 reach roughly $69,526 for median income and $96,208 for average income. Census figures place overall household, family, and personal remuneration around the 73rd percentile nationally.
In terms of earnings brackets, 31.0% of local earners (4,746 individuals) take home between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, mirroring the regional benchmark of 30.9%. Affluence is prominent, with 34.4% earning above $3,000 weekly to underpin high-end local commerce. Housing expenses absorb 15.0% of earnings, positioning the suburb in the 76th percentile for disposable funds and the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mortdale - Oatley had 5,265 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 54% detached houses and 31% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that residential stock in Mortdale - Oatley consists of 53.6% detached houses and 46.3% alternative formats like apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Sydney metro registers 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership is particularly high at 35.8%, comfortably outpacing metropolitan norms, while 33.1% of properties carry a mortgage and 31.2% are tenanted. Typical monthly mortgage payments sit at $2,500 (above the Sydney metro figure of $2,427), alongside weekly median rents of $420 (below the regional level of $470). Compared to nationwide averages, local mortgage obligations substantially exceed the Australian figure of $1,863, and rents remain well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mortdale - Oatley counted 5,265 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 73.9% of all local households, led by couples with children (38.5%), followed by couples without children (24.4%) and single parent households (9.6%). The remaining 26.1% comprises non-family living situations, encompassing single-person dwellings (23.6%) and group shared arrangements (2.6%). Household occupancy averages 2.7 people, aligning exactly with the Greater Sydney norm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.5% of adults in Mortdale - Oatley hold a university qualification, including 26.9% with a bachelor degree and 10.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 16.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,065 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,093 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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Qualifications among Mortdale - Oatley residents outpace broader benchmarks, with 40.5% of persons aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, compared against 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile underpins a competitive knowledge-sector workforce. Bachelor degrees account for 26.9% of adult attainment, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational credentials also represent a solid foundation, with 28.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical qualifications, consisting of 11.4% with advanced diplomas and 16.6% with certificates. Formal learning engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 29.1% of the population attending an educational institution.
Broken down by tier, 9.6% are in primary school, 7.0% in high school, and 6.4% engaged in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mortdale - Oatley reaches 87 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 5,700 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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Public transport connectivity in Mortdale - Oatley is facilitated by 87 stops encompassing bus and rail options. These nodes are linked by 25 distinct routes that generate 5,687 scheduled passenger journeys every week. Accessibility is strong, with the typical resident residing 143 meters from the nearest stop. The community largely commutes outward, with private vehicles accounting for 70% of trips, trains serving 20%, and pedestrian travel making up 4%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.1 cars per household. Additionally, 52.4% of workers conducted their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the pandemic.
Network schedules average 812 departures daily across the entire route grid, delivering around 65 weekly transit services per individual stop.
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75.3% of residents in Mortdale - Oatley report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 across Mortdale - Oatley remain very favorable, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic conditions highlighting low affliction rates across every age group. Approximately 63% of the community (9,691 people) holds private health insurance, outpacing both the Greater Sydney proportion of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma stand as the most prevalent diagnoses locally, documented in 6.3 and 5.9% of residents respectively, whereas 75.3% of locals report no chronic conditions (compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney). Working-age demographics demonstrate robust vitality with minimal chronic illness.
Inhabitants aged 65 and over account for 18.0% of the population (2,761 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney ratio of 15.5%, with older cohorts maintaining favorable health metrics that match national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.7% of Mortdale - Oatley residents were born overseas and 37.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.0%) and Australian (18.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Mortdale - Oatley, where 34.7% of the populace was born overseas and 37.4% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the leading faith, adhered to by 55.6% of residents. Meanwhile, Hinduism constitutes 4.3% of the population, compared to 5.2% observed across Greater Sydney. Evaluating parental country of birth reveals English (19.0%), Australian (18.4%), and Chinese (13.6%) as the primary ancestral backgrounds in Mortdale - Oatley, with Chinese heritage substantially exceeding the regional benchmark of 8.4%. Additional ethnic groups display notable concentrations above regional levels, including Macedonian at 3.4% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Greek at 3.9% (versus 1.9%), and Croatian at 1.5% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mortdale - Oatley is 39. 26.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Age distributions across Mortdale - Oatley mirror Greater Sydney patterns, with the largest divergence across the four broad cohorts sitting at 3.9 percentage points. The median age remains stable at an estimated 39 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 2 years higher than Greater Sydney's median of 37 at that time. Since the Census, the share of seniors and retirees (65+) has risen from 16.9% to an estimated 18.0%. Through to 2041, the senior age group is projected to record the most significant increase, growing by 1,055 residents (38%) to reach 3,817, while younger demographics and children are forecast to diminish.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mortdale - Oatley
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 41 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,715 at the 2021 Census → 15,310 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 (119031666). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.