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The median house price in Oatlands - Dundas Valley is $1.91m, with units at $972k. House values have moved 3.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Oatlands - Dundas Valley has an estimated 19,532 residents, up from 18,508 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,024 people, or 5.5%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. That puts 3,213 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation, the population of Oatlands - Dundas Valley is approximately 19,532 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,024 residents (5.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 18,508 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 19,493 from June 2025 alongside 83 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population scale translates to a density of 3,212 persons per square kilometer, placing the location in the top quartile of Australian regions analyzed by AreaSearch. The local growth rate of 5.5% since the census is within 1.6 percentage points of the state level (7.1%), showing competitive expansion characteristics.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for roughly 85.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year, and applies NSW State Government SA2 level projections from 2022 with a 2021 baseline for any areas missing from the federal data. Growth rates by age cohort from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, a substantial population rise within the top quartile of Australian statistical areas is anticipated, with the locality projected to increase by 5,091 people to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total expansion of 25.9% across the 16 years.
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623 new dwellings have been approved in Oatlands - Dundas Valley over the past five years, an average of 124 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 96 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 28% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 331, 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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Oatlands - Dundas Valley records approximately 124 residential building approvals annually, accumulating to 623 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current period of FY-26304 approvals have been documented. Since only 0.8 people on average moved to the area for every constructed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction is matching or running ahead of local demand. This provides purchasers with more alternatives and supports population expansion that may outpace current forecasts, with new homes built at an average cost of $434,000—slightly above the regional benchmark—indicating a focus on premium projects.
Furthermore, $7.2 million in commercial building approvals have been registered during this financial year, suggesting a modest focus on commercial real estate development. Relative to Greater Sydney, Oatlands - Dundas Valley generates about 65% of the per capita construction volume, ranking in the 71st percentile of localities evaluated nationwide. Recent construction statistics indicate that 28.0% of new builds are detached houses, while 72.0% consist of medium and high-density residential options. This preference for higher density housing offers affordable points of entry and draws interest from downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear transition from the historical housing stock (which is currently 52.0% houses), pointing to a shrinking supply of vacant land, changing preferences, and a demand for more varied, budget-friendly housing choices. With roughly 184 individuals per residential approval, Oatlands - Dundas Valley exhibits the structural patterns of a low density area. Demographic projections indicate Oatlands - Dundas Valley will add 5,052 inhabitants by 2041 according to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of housing may fall short of population gains, which could increase competition among buyers and support higher price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Oatlands - Dundas Valley
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AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Oatlands - Dundas Valley, worth an estimated $1.91 billion. A further 173 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $196.7 billion. 49 are already under construction and 78 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 infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning changes are key drivers of regional performance. In total, 24 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on this area. Principal developments include the 25 Station Street Childcare Facility, the 47-71 Stewart Street Development, the Telopea Renewal Project, and the 18-22 Sophie Street Telopea project, with the following list highlighting those of greatest local relevance.
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Telopea Renewal Project
A major urban renewal of the 13.4-hectare Telopea estate focused on creating an integrated community with a mix of modern housing and green spaces. Following the 2024 transition to sole leadership by Homes NSW, the project is accelerating delivery of social and affordable housing. Key components include the completed refurbishment of the Wade Street Towers (Three Sisters) and the progressing Polding Place development, which features 423 new homes and a 6000 sqm community plaza adjacent to the Parramatta Light Rail.
New Social Housing - Sophie Street
21-unit social housing building approved by the Sydney Central City Planning Panel in Nov 2022 and part of the broader Telopea renewal. The scheme provides 7 x 1-bed and 14 x 2-bed apartments over basement parking, with communal open space and landscaping. Works have been flagged to support decanting and renewal across the precinct, alongside a sister project at 20-22A Evans Road.
47-71 Stewart Street Development
Residential development project in Dundas Valley. Part of the new off-the-plan developments responding to growth demand in the area near light rail infrastructure.
20-22 Evans Road Telopea
Residential development in Telopea's core precinct area, aligned with master plan vision for mixed-use development near light rail station and retail precinct.
18-22 Sophie Street Telopea
Residential apartment development as part of broader Telopea urban renewal. Located in transition area near light rail corridor with planned medium-density housing.
1-7 Simpson Street Development
A two-tower residential development with 48 units, two basement levels for parking, and 963sq m of communal open space, aiming to set a positive precedent for apartment design in the area. New apartment/townhouse development contributing to housing supply in the growing precinct near transport infrastructure.
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.
The Carling by Meriton
A major mixed-use precinct featuring seven luxury residential towers reaching up to 29 storeys, providing 629 apartments. The development includes a retail plaza with a national supermarket, cafes, and restaurants, as well as an onsite childcare centre. A significant feature is the $20 million, three-storey Carlingford Community Centre and Library (3,000 sqm) delivered in partnership with the City of Parramatta. Residents have access to a 4,700 sqm Central Park and resort-style facilities including a pool, spa, sauna, gym, and rooftop BBQ areas.
10,670 residents of Oatlands - Dundas Valley are employed, from a labour force of 11,121. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 69.2%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 15,101, about 77% 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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Oatlands - Dundas Valley features a highly educated labor pool with significant representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and an estimated 3.4% rise in employment over the past year. In March 2026, 10,670 residents were employed, matching the Greater Sydney unemployment rate of 4.1%, while labor force participation was equivalent to the Greater Sydney level of 69.1%. Census details show that a high proportion of residents, 47.2%, worked from home, though this may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
In contrast, finance & insurance represents a smaller share at 5.7% compared to the regional benchmark of 7.3%. The area is predominantly residential and appears to offer few local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, during the twelve months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 3.4% and the labor force expanded by 3.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on prospective labor demand for Oatlands - Dundas Valley. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth trends. Although nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections directly to the employment distribution of Oatlands - Dundas Valley yields an estimated local job growth of 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Oatlands - Dundas Valley is $1,838 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $758 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,318 a year against an average of $71,516. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO data processed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in the Oatlands - Dundas Valley SA2 exceed the national average, with a median of $55,318 and an average of $71,516. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $61,027 for the median and $78,896 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Oatlands - Dundas Valley rank moderately, placing between the 40th and 55th percentiles.
Income distribution figures show the largest segment consists of 30.1% of residents (5,879 individuals) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the wider region where 30.9% fall into this bracket. High accommodation costs absorb 20.2% of income, yet solid earnings keep disposable income at the 50th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oatlands - Dundas Valley had 6,364 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 52% detached houses and 14% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Oatlands - Dundas Valley at the time of the latest Census consisted of 51.8% detached houses and 48.3% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in Oatlands - Dundas Valley stood at 27.0%, slightly below the Sydney metro average, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (35.3%) or rented (37.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Sydney metro average at $2,600, whereas the median weekly rent was $420, compared to regional figures of $2,427 and $470 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Oatlands - Dundas Valley are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are also significantly above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oatlands - Dundas Valley counted 6,364 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,716 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the majority at 74.1% of all households, consisting of 40.2% couples with children, 20.7% couples without children, and 12.1% single parents. Non-family households represent the remaining 25.9%, with single-person households at 23.1% and group living arrangements at 2.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 individuals is slightly larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.5% of adults in Oatlands - Dundas Valley hold a university qualification, including 26.7% with a bachelor degree and 11.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 14.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 913 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,024 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational qualifications in Oatlands - Dundas Valley are considerably higher than regional averages, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This educational lead positions the local population well for professional and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 26.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (11.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 25.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (14.8%). Participation in study is quite high, with 31.9% of residents currently undertaking formal education.
This proportion is comprised of 10.3% in primary schools, 8.2% in secondary schools, and 6.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Oatlands - Dundas Valley reaches 100 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 4,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the public transport network shows 100 active transit stops in Oatlands - Dundas Valley, comprising light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 36 unique routes, which together handle 4,197 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 179 meters from the closest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 85% and train travel at 7%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.3.
A high proportion of residents, 47.2%, work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions). Transit service frequency averages 599 trips daily across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 41 weekly trips per individual transit stop.
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75.6% of residents in Oatlands - Dundas Valley report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 6.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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 outcomes in Oatlands - Dundas Valley are exceptionally strong based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic health conditions, with younger demographics showing a very low rate of common health issues. The level of private health insurance coverage is relatively high, encompassing approximately 55% of the total population (~10,723 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent health conditions recorded locally were arthritis and mental health conditions, each affecting 5.8% of the population, while 75.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is particularly healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 17.2% of the population (3,365 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%. While health outcomes among seniors are very strong, they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.2% of Oatlands - Dundas Valley residents were born overseas and 55.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (22.0%) and Australian (13.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Oatlands - Dundas Valley exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 48.2% of its population born overseas and 55.1% of residents speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 53.9% of the local population. Buddhism shows the most notable overrepresentation at 4.5% of the population, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Regarding ancestry (the birthplace of residents' parents), the three largest groups in Oatlands - Dundas Valley are Chinese at 22.0% of the population (substantially above the regional average of 8.4%), Australian at 13.8%, and Other at 13.2%.
Other notable ethnic groups show distinct differences from regional trends: Korean is highly overrepresented at 7.3% of Oatlands - Dundas Valley (compared to 1.1% regionally), Lebanese stands at 6.7% (compared to 2.6%), and Russian represents 0.4% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oatlands - Dundas Valley is 40. 24.6% 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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With a median age of 40, Oatlands - Dundas Valley is slightly older than Greater Sydney at 37 and Australia at 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 55 - 64 age group is over-represented at 12.6% of the local population, while the 25 - 34 cohort is under-represented at 11.4%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 11.6% to 13.2%, and the 65 to 74 group has grown from 8.8% to 9.9%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 group declined from 5.5% to 4.5%. Demographic projections suggest the age profile of Oatlands - Dundas Valley will change notably by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to increase by 819 people (85%) from 966 to 1,786.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oatlands - Dundas Valley
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 | Jul 2026 last 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 83 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,508 at the 2021 Census → 19,532 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 (125021478). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.