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This analysis uses ABS Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2) boundaries, which can materially differ from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) even when sharing similar names.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in North Parramatta is $1.82m, with units at $650k. House values have moved 4.1% a year compounded over five years.
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North Parramatta has an estimated 23,781 residents, up from 22,878 at the 2021 Census — a change of 903 people, or 3.9%. That puts 3,368 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations by AreaSearch, the resident population of North Parramatta is calculated at approximately 23,781 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 903 individuals (3.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 22,878 inhabitants. This shift is calculated using the official ABS estimated resident population of 23,781 in June 2025 alongside 83 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 3,368 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas analyzed. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was international migration, which accounted for roughly 87.4% of the total population gains recently.
Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age-specific growth rates derived from these sources are projected forward to the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, substantial growth placing the suburb in the highest national quartile is expected, with the population projected to rise by 6,705 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, translating to a total expansion of 28.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
217 new dwellings have been approved in North Parramatta over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 40 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 30% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 64, 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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Approximately 43 building approvals for residential dwellings have been registered annually in North Parramatta, representing a sum of 217 residences over the course of the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 59 approvals have been logged. Because the population decreased during the preceding interval, the volume of housing has remained sufficient to meet local demand, sustaining a balanced market offering ample choice to buyers, while newly approved dwellings carry a mean building cost of $456,000—slightly higher than regional benchmarks—which points to a focus on superior construction. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $97.6 million this financial year, demonstrating robust commercial building activity.
Compared to the broader Greater Sydney region, North Parramatta experiences significantly lower building activity, running 75.0% below regional average per person. This restricted building volume generally supports demand and prices for existing stock, even though building rates have recently stepped up. This level is also below national standards, reflecting the established state of the local area and hinting at potential constraints in planning policies. Recent residential development consists of 30.0% detached houses and 70.0% multi-dwelling units or apartments. This preference for higher density housing offers more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, property investors, and first-time purchasers. With a ratio of roughly 409 people per dwelling approval, North Parramatta represents a highly mature market. Looking forward, projections indicate North Parramatta will add 6,705 residents by 2041 starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Should current construction volumes persist, the supply of new dwellings may fail to match the incoming population, potentially intensifying buyer competition and driving stronger capital appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around North Parramatta
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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 North Parramatta, worth an estimated $4.77 billion. A further 191 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $139.2 billion. 51 are already under construction and 88 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Suburb dynamics are heavily shaped by updates to regional infrastructure, major works, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 72 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Riverside Theatres Redevelopment, the Parramatta Live Precinct, the Parramatta North Urban Renewal Precinct, and Stage 1 of the Parramatta North Health and Innovation Precinct, with the following list detailing those of the greatest relevance.
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Riverside Theatres Redevelopment
The major redevelopment of the Riverside Theatres aims to create a world-class performing arts centre that doubles the existing capacity to 2,780 seats. The project includes a new 1,500-seat Broadway-style lyric theatre, a refurbished 760-seat Riverside Playhouse, a new 430-seat black-box drama theatre, and a 116-seat digital studio and cinema. The winning design by COX Architecture, 3XN, and others incorporates First Nations narratives and opens the venue toward the Parramatta River with new public spaces, a riverside bar, and a cafe.
North-East Investigation Planning Area (NEPIA) Planning Proposal
Planning proposal across 25 sites east of Church Street North aiming to uplift floor space ratios and maximum building heights to deliver approximately 550 new homes and upgraded local infrastructure.
Church Street North Precinct Rezoning
State-led urban renewal precinct rezoning along the Church Street North corridor in North Parramatta, providing capacity for approximately 1,800 new homes, increased height limits up to 30 storeys around Fennell Street and Prince Alfred Square light rail stations, and public space enhancements.
Parramatta Live Precinct
Parramatta Live is a transformative mixed-use precinct redevelopment at the Parramatta Leagues Club site. The masterplan includes a new four-storey clubhouse with high-end hospitality, a sports bar, and a wellness centre, an eight-storey hotel, and two residential towers providing over 200 apartments alongside retail and public gathering spaces.
31 O'Connell Street & 9 Albert Street Redevelopment
Planning proposal to rezone and amend building heights up to 77m and floor space ratio 3.9:1 at 31 O'Connell Street and 9 Albert Street, facilitating high-density residential and mixed-use urban renewal.
Parramatta North Health and Innovation Precinct (Stage 1)
A 42-hectare state-led urban renewal project transforming underutilised government land in North Parramatta into a health and innovation hub. A rezoning application was lodged with the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure and publicly exhibited from January to February 2025; it is now under departmental assessment. The precinct will be anchored by a new University of Sydney campus supporting up to 25,000 students, integrated with the Westmead Health and Innovation District. Plans deliver 2,500 new homes (5-10% affordable), 12,000 jobs by 2047, approximately 10.5 hectares of public open space including green corridors, and protect around 30 significant heritage buildings including the Parramatta Female Factory.Located on the Parramatta Light Rail line at the Ngara stop.
Parramatta North Urban Renewal Precinct
A 42-hectare whole-of-government initiative transforming underutilised land into a mixed-use precinct. The finalized rezoning enables approximately 2,000 new homes with 5-10% affordable housing, a top-100 university campus for 25,000 students, and 10.5 hectares of public open space. The project includes the adaptive reuse of 30 significant heritage buildings within the Cumberland District Hospital and Parramatta Gaol sites, supporting 12,000 high-value jobs within the Westmead Health and Innovation District.
Powerhouse Parramatta
Powerhouse Parramatta is a major NSW Government cultural infrastructure project on the Parramatta River foreshore. The new museum will deliver about 18,000 sqm of exhibition and public space across seven large presentation spaces, the Lang Walker Family Academy, rooftop public areas, productive gardens and an observatory for astronomy education. Construction is being managed by Lendlease and reached 95 percent complete in February 2026, with fitout and public domain works progressing ahead of opening in late 2026.
15,589 residents of North Parramatta are employed, from a labour force of 16,214. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 79.7%. 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 20,459, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in North Parramatta is highly qualified, featuring a strong concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate sitting at just 3.9%, and a 3.4% rise in estimated jobs over the past year. In March 2026, 15,589 local residents were employed, and the unemployment level was 0.3% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation stood exceptionally high at 79.7% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a notable 52.5% of the working population operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted alongside Covid-19 restriction impacts.
The primary employment fields for local citizens are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Conversely, the construction sector represents only a small portion of the workforce at 5.5% compared to 8.6% across the wider region. Although local employment is available within the suburb, the ratio of Census workers to the localized population suggests a significant proportion of residents travel outside the suburb for work. According to analysis by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.4% and the total labor force grow by 3.3%, which reduced the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force grow by 1.9%, with only a minimal decline in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 issued by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in North Parramatta. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of change vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry-specific trends to the employment profile of North Parramatta indicates local employment could rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for comparison that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North Parramatta is $1,862 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $944 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,271 a year against an average of $72,955. 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 postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, the North Parramatta SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $60,271 and a mean income of $72,955. These figures exceed national standards, while comparing to a median of $60,817 and a mean of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current adjusted figures are estimated at approximately $66,491 for the median and $80,484 for the mean as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual incomes at the 72nd percentile ($944 weekly) and household incomes at the 56th percentile.
The income distribution shows a high concentration in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which contains 35.9% of residents (8,537 people), similar to the regional average of 30.9% in this bracket. Expensive housing costs absorb 19.8% of earnings, but solid overall compensation keeps disposable income at the 52nd percentile, and the local SEIFA income score places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Parramatta had 8,961 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 17% detached houses and 69% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 61% rented and 14% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,080 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in North Parramatta at the time of the latest Census consisted of 17.1% detached houses and 82.9% other residential options such as duplexes, townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in North Parramatta were lower than metropolitan Sydney averages at 14.3%, with remaining homes occupied by households with a mortgage (24.3%) or tenants renting their homes (61.4%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $2,080 was well below the metropolitan Sydney benchmark of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $410 compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, North Parramatta mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Parramatta counted 8,961 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 62.8%, which consists of couples with children at 28.8%, couples without children at 22.3%, and single parent households at 9.8%. The remaining 37.2% are non-family living arrangements, comprised of single person households at 31.2% and group households at 6.1%. The average household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.3% of adults in North Parramatta hold a university qualification, including 30.9% with a bachelor degree and 16.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 12.3% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 8,035 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,115 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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The proportion of educated residents in North Parramatta is significantly higher than broader benchmarks, with 50.3% of citizens aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to national figures of 30.4% and state levels of 32.2% in NSW. This educational trend positions the community well for jobs in professional fields. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (16.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Technical and vocational education accounts for 22.9% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (12.3%). A high proportion of the community is engaged in learning, with 31.2% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This population includes 9.0% attending primary school, 8.3% studying at the tertiary level, and 5.8% enrolled in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North Parramatta reaches 127 stops on 78 routes, timetabled for about 8,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 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 local transit network shows 127 active public transport stops in North Parramatta, providing access to a combination of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 78 different routes that deliver 8,851 weekly passenger journeys. Transport links are excellent, with residents living an average of 121 meters from the nearest stop. As the area is mostly residential, many commuters travel outside the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 64%, followed by trains at 14% and buses at 9%. Average vehicle ownership is 0.6 per household, which is lower than the regional average.
A high 52.5% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data that may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Public transport services average 1,264 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 69 weekly services per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops relative to the suburb center.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.4% of residents in North Parramatta report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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 in North Parramatta closely track national averages according to AreaSearch's evaluation of local mortality rates and the occurrence of long-term illnesses, showing typical rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older demographics. The level of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 55% of the population (~13,174 people), which compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions reported among local residents are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 6.9 and 5.5% of the population, respectively. Conversely, 77.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy with a low rate of chronic disease. The area has 13.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,082 people), which is lower than the 15.5% rate in Greater Sydney, with health rankings generally matching national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
57.1% of North Parramatta residents were born overseas and 57.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (12.9%) and English (12.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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North Parramatta ranks as one of the most multicultural communities in Australia, with 57.2% of residents using a language other than English at home and 57.1% born overseas. The most common religious affiliation in North Parramatta is Christianity, representing 40.6% of the local population. The most prominent demographic difference is in the proportion of residents practicing Hinduism, which stands at 16.8%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Looking at parent birthplaces, the largest ancestry groups in North Parramatta are categorized as Other at 22.9% of the population, compared to the regional average of 16.0%, Indian ancestry at 12.9%, compared to the regional average of 3.6%, and English ancestry at 12.2%, compared to the regional average of 19.0%.
Other distinct demographic patterns include Lebanese ancestry at 4.4% of North Parramatta (vs 2.6% regionally), Korean ancestry at 2.0% (vs 1.1%), and Filipino ancestry at 3.4% (vs 2.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Parramatta is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 33.3% 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 of 35 years in North Parramatta is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's median of 37 and younger than the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 22.2% compared to Greater Sydney, while children in the 5 - 14 group are less common at 8.9%. This concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 is well above the national level of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 cohort has risen from 6.3% to 7.7% of the population. In contrast, the 5 to 14 group has fallen from 10.5% to 8.9%, and the 35 to 44 age bracket decreased from 20.3% to 19.2%.
Long-term forecasts to 2041 project significant demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to expand by 1,194 people (23%) from 5,269 to 6,464.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Parramatta
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 12 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 83 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (22,878 at the 2021 Census → 23,781 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 (125041489). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.