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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 North Rocks is $1.89m, with units at $1.03m. House values have moved 2.3% a year compounded over five years.
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North Rocks has an estimated 8,767 residents, up from 8,451 at the 2021 Census — a change of 316 people, or 3.7%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. That puts 1,630 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 research from AreaSearch, the resident count of North Rocks stands at approximately 8,767 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 8,451 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 316 people (3.7%). This adjustment is based on June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figures of 8,764 alongside 30 validated new addresses added following the Census date. With a density of 1,629 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits higher than national benchmarks evaluated by AreaSearch. Inbound overseas migration was the core driver of demographic gains, generating roughly 90.0% of recent population additions.
AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling released in 2024 (utilizing 2022 as its base period) across SA2 districts, relying on 2022 NSW State Government releases (based on 2021) wherever gaps occur. Furthermore, cohort-specific growth rates drawn from these sources are extended across all territories for 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections place the district in the lower quartile nationwide, anticipating an addition of 131 persons by 2041 relative to recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to overall growth of 1.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
92 new dwellings have been approved in North Rocks over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across North Rocks have averaged roughly 18 dwellings per annum, totaling 92 homes permitted across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because approximately 3.2 new residents per year were accommodated for each home completed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), localized housing demand substantially outpaces building delivery, which tends to elevate buyer competition and asset values. Meanwhile, newly approved residential works reflect an average construction cost of $602,000—moderately higher than regional figures—highlighting an emphasis on premium builds. Additionally, $28.0 million in commercial approvals was registered during this financial year, underscoring ongoing non-residential development investment.
Relative to Greater Sydney, residential building activity in North Rocks is markedly lower (63.0% below regional average per person). This constrained addition of new stock generally bolsters pricing power and buyer interest for established properties. Approval volumes are also beneath the Australian benchmark, reflecting the suburb's mature footprint and potential planning constraints. Compositionally, recent approvals comprise 78.0% detached houses and 22.0% attached dwellings, reinforcing the low-density family character of the area for buyers seeking spacious floorplans. An approval ratio of roughly 584 people per dwelling approval further underlines this established market profile. Moving forward, North Rocks is projected to gain 128 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Under existing building rates, future dwelling additions appear well-aligned with projected demand, offering supportive terms for purchasers while leaving room for potential growth beyond baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside North Rocks, worth an estimated $1.03 billion. A further 184 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $126.3 billion. 49 are already under construction and 94 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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Urban renewal initiatives, infrastructure investments, and planned developments play a defining role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 15 projects likely to impact the district. Major undertakings include North Rocks Village, North Rocks Shopping Centre Redevelopment, St Michel North Rocks, and Pennant Hills Road and North Rocks Road Intersection Upgrade, with prominent schemes outlined below.
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North Rocks Village
Planning proposal and supporting site-specific DCP/VPA for a mixed housing precinct on the former Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children site. The proposal is intended to enable about 925 dwellings including detached housing, townhouses, low to mid-rise apartments and seniors housing, with public open space, a full-size oval precinct, multipurpose community facility, affordable housing and local access upgrades. Future built development will require separate development applications.
Carlingford West Public School and Cumberland High School Upgrade
A major 230 million dollar redevelopment delivering 56 new permanent classrooms at Carlingford West Public School and 77 new or upgraded classrooms at Cumberland High School. The project replaces over 130 demountables with modern facilities including new libraries, multipurpose halls, canteens, and specialist workshops. As of April 2026, many new buildings are complete and occupied, with remaining landscaping and internal refurbishments on track for total project finalization in mid-2026.
North Rocks Shopping Centre Redevelopment
North Rocks Shopping Centre is a sub-regional shopping destination managed by Elanor Investors Group following its 2023 acquisition of the Challenger real estate portfolio. The major redevelopment, completed in 2019, expanded the centre to over 25,000 sqm, introducing a full-line Coles, ALDI, and TK Maxx alongside a refurbished Kmart. The project delivered a new fresh food precinct, modern mall areas, and significant parking upgrades across basement and rooftop levels. As of 2026, the centre remains a key retail hub for the Hills District, seeing continued internal upgrades and benefiting from its location directly opposite the major North Rocks Village residential renewal project.
Regis Carlingford Aged Care Facility
Construction of a three-storey, 110-bed residential aged care facility on a 7,065 square metre site at 43-47 Murray Farm Road and 13-19 Watton Road, Carlingford. Developed by Regis Healthcare Limited as part of its NSW greenfield expansion program, the facility will deliver modern aged care services to the north-western Sydney community. The original DA was modified via Section 4.56 to remove a tanked basement requirement. Construction commenced in 2025 with completion anticipated in 2027.
Pennant Hills Road and North Rocks Road Intersection Upgrade
This intersection capacity upgrade in Carlingford is being delivered by Transport for NSW to ease congestion and improve safety. The project involves widening Pennant Hills Road between Woodstock Avenue and Murray Farm Road and widening North Rocks Road at the intersection. Key features include additional through and turn lanes, new raised medians, a new signalized pedestrian crossing on the southern side, and significant utility relocations. Ward Civil and Environmental Engineering was awarded the contract in June 2024, with major construction commencing in August 2024.The upgrade is part of the NSW Government Urban Roads Congestion Program and is scheduled for completion in early 2027.
Club Northmead Masterplan (NBC Sports Club)
Comprehensive precinct masterplan by NBC Sports Club to redevelop into 'Club Northmead'. The multi-stage project upgrades community, social, dining, and bowls facilities alongside integrated indoor and outdoor sports infrastructure.
Northmead Public School Upgrade
Upgrade to Northmead Public School replacing ageing demountable classrooms with permanent facilities. The project has delivered four new permanent classrooms, two special program rooms, a learning commons and multipurpose space, plus refurbished administration and staff areas in Building A. New classrooms opened to students in Term 1 2026, with remaining refurbishment, landscaping and demountable removal works continuing toward mid-2026 completion.
Carlingford Parklands Upgrade
City of Parramatta Council is delivering a staged upgrade of four reserves in Carlingford to create an integrated community parklands network. The endorsed landscape design includes new playgrounds, multi-use sports courts, fitness stations, picnic and BBQ facilities, a learn-to-ride track, walking paths, off-leash dog area, lighting, seating, landscaping and significant tree planting. Following community consultation and Council adoption of the master plan, the project is currently in detailed design, with Stage 1 construction expected to commence in mid-2027 subject to funding and approvals.
5,130 residents of North Rocks are employed, from a labour force of 5,211. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 73.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% 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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North Rocks features a well-credentialed resident labour pool characterized by strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate standing at only 1.6%, and 3.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year. By March 2026, 5,130 residents were employed, while local unemployment tracked 2.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation remains solid at 73.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records also indicated that 53.7% of working residents worked from home, although Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be noted. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
In particular, education & training displays elevated local concentration, capturing an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows limited presence, engaging just 3.5% of North Rocks's workforce compared to 5.3% in Greater Sydney. While job hubs exist within the suburb, comparisons between local employment numbers and Census working population figures suggest substantial outward commuting for work. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures for the year to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 3.4% and the labour pool rose by 3.3%, keeping unemployment virtually unchanged. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increase by 1.9%, labour force grow by 1.9%, and unemployment ease slightly. Future workforce requirements can be assessed via national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26. Projected across five and ten-year horizons against the suburb's industry profile, nationwide employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industry performance diverges. Factoring North Rocks's specific sector distribution yields an estimated local employment increase of 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this represents a weighted projection for illustrative analysis and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North Rocks is $2,399 a week (about $125,000 a year), with median personal income at $917 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,159 a year against an average of $76,284. 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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Taxpayer earnings in the North Rocks SA2 rank among the upper tiers nationwide based on financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch. The median taxpayer income across the North Rocks SA2 is $61,159 while the average reaches $76,284, relative to Greater Sydney's benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 indicates contemporary March 2026 values around $67,471 (median) and $84,157 (average). Census 2021 metrics place local household earnings at the 87th percentile ($2,399 weekly). In terms of brackets, 30.3% of the population (2,656 individuals) earns within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the broader metropolitan proportion of 30.9%.
Broad affluence is evident as 39.4% of households generate weekly earnings above $3,000, underpinning strong retail purchasing capacity. Residential costs absorb 16.1% of income, yet high overall earnings keep net disposable wealth in the 86th percentile and secure an income SEIFA standing in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Rocks had 2,740 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 5% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,945 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to findings from the most recent Census, the North Rocks residential stock consisted of 86.0% houses and 14.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across Sydney metro. Rates of outright ownership reached 39.9%, notably higher than metropolitan averages, with remaining properties either mortgaged (42.2%) or rented (18.0%). Monthly mortgage commitments averaged a median of $2,945 compared to $2,427 across Sydney metro, while median weekly rent was $550 against $470 across Sydney metro. Across the country, local monthly repayments sit well above the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Rocks counted 2,740 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 84.6%, broken down into 48.7% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. The remaining 15.4% comprises non-family arrangements, consisting of lone person households at 13.9% and group households at 1.5%. The typical household size sits at 3.0 people, exceeding the 2.7 benchmark for Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.9% of adults in North Rocks hold a university qualification, including 28.1% with a bachelor degree and 12.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 15.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,078 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,107 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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North Rocks demonstrates exceptional qualifications compared to state and national standards, with 43.9% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees against 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile positions the community favorably for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees make up the largest share at 28.1%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (12.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational training is also well represented, with 27.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical awards, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (15.4%). Student participation is substantial, with 30.7% of the population actively undertaking formal education.
This proportion comprises 11.1% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 5.6% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North Rocks reaches 83 stops on 44 routes, timetabled for about 3,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 across North Rocks is supported by 83 active bus stops. These stops are served by 44 individual routes that deliver a combined 3,927 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is excellent, with residents situated an average distance of 148 meters from their closest transport facility. Given the area's residential focus, outward travel is common, with private vehicles serving as the primary choice at 88% and bus transit used by 5%. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.7 per dwelling, surpassing the regional norm. Additionally, 53.7% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 circumstances.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 561 trips per day across all servicing lines, translating to roughly 47 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.1% of residents in North Rocks report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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North Rocks records favorable community health metrics across mortality and chronic illness indicators compiled by AreaSearch, with both older and younger demographics experiencing low incidence of widespread ailments. Approximately 57% of the total population (~4,997 people) maintains private health insurance coverage, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma represent the most prevalent health diagnoses in the community, diagnosed in 7.1 and 6.3% of residents, respectively, while 74.1% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age cohorts exhibit solid vitality with minimal chronic health challenges.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 19.3% of the community (1,693 people), above the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes remain robust, matching broad national population benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.8% of North Rocks residents were born overseas and 42.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (18.2%) and English (17.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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A high level of multicultural diversity characterizes North Rocks, where 40.8% of the community was born overseas and 42.4% speaks a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation at 53.2% of residents. The most noticeable concentration occurs in Buddhism, accounting for 3.8% of the local population compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral heritage, the primary reported backgrounds among residents are Chinese at 18.2% (substantially exceeding the wider regional level of 8.4%), English at 17.6%, and Australian at 17.5%. Distinct variations also appear across other demographic groups: Korean representation stands at 4.3% in North Rocks (vs 1.1% regionally), Lebanese at 2.7% (vs 2.6%), and Sri Lankan at 0.7% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Rocks is 41. 21.8% 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 age distribution in North Rocks closely tracks metropolitan norms, with no major age bracket deviating by more than 8.3 percentage points from the Greater Sydney proportion. The estimated median age was 41 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 4 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that Census. Among specific cohorts, children and young adults (0 - 24) grew from 31.1% at the Census to an estimated 32.3% of residents. Seniors and retirees (65+) are projected to experience the strongest additions through 2041, increasing by 369 (22%) to 2,063.
In contrast, contractions are forecast among young to middle aged adults as well as children and young adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Rocks
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 | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 3 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 Apr 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 — 30 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,451 at the 2021 Census → 8,767 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 (125041490). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.