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The median house price in Oatley - Hurstville Grove is $2.44m, with units at $1.02m. House values have moved 4.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Oatley - Hurstville Grove has an estimated 12,999 residents, up from 12,594 at the 2021 Census — a change of 405 people, or 3.2%. 108 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,988 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 analysis, Oatley - Hurstville Grove's population is around 12,999 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 405 people (3.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,594 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,985 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 108 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,988 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 91.8% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations where such data is unavailable, the 2022 projections from the NSW State Government, established with a 2021 base year, are adopted instead. Age-specific growth percentages derived from these sources are likewise applied to all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic shifts suggest a total growth rate slightly below the national median for similar areas. The community is projected to expand by 863 persons by 2041 relative to recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative rise of 6.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
268 new dwellings have been approved in Oatley - Hurstville Grove over the past five years, an average of 53 a year. That is 4.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 45 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 38% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, well below 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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Oatley - Hurstville Grove has recorded around 53 residential properties granted approval per year, totalling 268 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 30 approvals have been recorded. With an average of only 0.4 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts, while new homes are being built at an average value of $497,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.
Also, $8.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Oatley - Hurstville Grove registers moderately high construction volumes (11.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), balancing consumer options with support for local real estate valuations. Approvals for new residential structures consist of 38.0% standalone homes and 62.0% townhouses or apartments. Focusing on high-density configurations provides more accessible entry thresholds and caters to downsizers, property investors, and buyers entering the market for the first time. This represents a significant transition from the existing housing stock (currently 75.0% houses), driven by the diminishing supply of development parcels and reacting to evolving lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The community exhibits a low density market with approximately 299 people per dwelling approval. Looking ahead, Oatley - Hurstville Grove is expected to grow by 849 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Oatley - Hurstville Grove
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Oatley - Hurstville Grove, worth an estimated $607 million. A further 84 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $25 billion. 10 are already under construction and 31 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 updates, large-scale projects, and planning changes have a significant influence on regional development. A total of 34 developments have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely impact on this locality. Notable initiatives include the Morshead Drive Boardwalk (Oatley Bay Memorial Boardwalk), the Mortdale RSL Redevelopment, Trinity Majors Bay, and the King Georges Road Upgrade, with the accompanying list detailing the most significant undertakings.
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Morshead Drive Boardwalk (Oatley Bay Memorial Boardwalk)
Rebuild of the 50-metre elevated wooden boardwalk connecting the east and west sections of Morshead Drive, providing pedestrian access to Moore Reserve and Oatley Boat Ramp. The boardwalk is part of a larger walking trail linking the Neverfail Bay foreshore with Poulton Park mangroves. The original structure was closed in April 2024 following a structural engineer's inspection that identified safety concerns. The new design aims to meet modern safety standards and community needs, with public consultation completed in June 2025 as part of Council's 2024/25 capital works program.
Georges Estate Health & Aged Care Residence
Georges Estate is a luxury 111-bed residential aged care facility providing high-level clinical care, including a specialist 18-bed secure memory support unit for dementia patients. Developed on the site of a former bowling club, the $70 million residence features premium lifestyle amenities such as a wellness centre with a hydrotherapy pool, a gymnasium, cinema, beauty salon, and a primary and allied health clinic. The facility also offers in-home care and community-based services for the local senior population.
282 Forest Road Commercial Building
Approved commercial building development at 282 Forest Road, Hurstville. No reliable evidence was found that the project has commenced construction or reached completion. The site forms part of the ongoing commercial renewal of the Forest Road corridor within the Hurstville strategic centre.
Mortdale Local Centre Development Control Plan
Georges River Council is preparing a Development Control Plan (DCP) for the Mortdale Local Centre to guide future growth. Based on the adopted Master Plan, the DCP focuses on maintaining the community's preferred village atmosphere through design excellence principles, low to medium density development, and the addition of more parking, seating, and greenery. The overarching master plan unlocks a theoretical capacity for an additional 578 residential dwellings within 400m of the station.
85-87 Railway Parade Mortdale
Proposed multi-storey residential building with ground floor commercial space. Strategic location near railway station and local shopping centre. Includes basement parking and landscaped communal areas.
70-76 Pitt Street Mortdale
Mixed-use development proposal featuring residential apartments above retail/commercial space. Designed to enhance the local shopping strip while providing quality housing options. Includes sustainable design features and community spaces.
Landmark Square Precinct (53-75 Forest Road)
Known as the Landmark Square Precinct, this urban renewal project involves the rezoning and redevelopment of a prominent site into a high-density mixed-use hub. The approved planning proposal allows for building heights up to 65 metres (approximately 20 storeys) and includes approximately 254 to 273 residential apartments, a hotel at the corner of Forest Road and Durham Street, and over 3,000 sqm of retail and commercial space. The project aims to establish a unique 'Eastern Bookend' for the Hurstville City Centre.
Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line
A multi-billion-dollar upgrade (formerly More Trains, More Services) modernising the T4 line for higher frequency. Key works include the Digital Systems Program replacing trackside signals with ETCS Level 2 technology, platform extensions at Waterfall and Kiama for the Mariyung fleet, and power upgrades. As of May 2026, Mariyung trains have commenced passenger service on the South Coast Line (April 2026), and Digital Systems testing continues between Bondi Junction and Erskineville.
7,947 residents of Oatley - Hurstville Grove are employed, from a labour force of 8,086. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 73.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,984, 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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Oatley - Hurstville Grove possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.7%, and 3.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 7,947 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (73.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 56.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The primary sectors employing local citizens are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
There is a particularly high density of education & training personnel in the area, reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services are underrepresented, accounting for only 4.1% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 5.8%. This predominantly residential enclave seems to provide relatively few local jobs, as highlighted by comparing the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 3.3% and labour force increased by 3.4%, resulting in unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9%, labour force growth of 1.9%, with unemployment falling marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Oatley - Hurstville Grove. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Oatley - Hurstville Grove's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Oatley - Hurstville Grove is $2,438 a week (about $127,000 a year), with median personal income at $974 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,855 a year against an average of $76,297. 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 Oatley - Hurstville Grove SA2's income level is very high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The Oatley - Hurstville Grove SA2's median income among taxpayers is $57,855 and the average income stands at $76,297, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $63,826 (median) and $84,171 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Oatley - Hurstville Grove, between the 76th and 89th percentiles nationally.
Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 28.9% of residents (3,756 people), mirroring regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Oatley - Hurstville Grove demonstrates considerable affluence with 41.0% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 13.7% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 89th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oatley - Hurstville Grove had 4,298 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 16% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Oatley - Hurstville Grove, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Oatley - Hurstville Grove was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 45.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (33.4%) or rented (21.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $3,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $490, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470.
Nationally, Oatley - Hurstville Grove's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oatley - Hurstville Grove counted 4,298 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 79.9%, consisting of 44.0% couples raising children, 25.6% couples without children, and 9.4% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.1%, with single-person households representing 18.0% and group housing comprising 2.0%. The local median household occupancy of 2.9 people exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.3% of adults in Oatley - Hurstville Grove hold a university qualification, including 28.2% with a bachelor degree and 11.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.4% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,745 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,065 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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Academic credentials in Oatley - Hurstville Grove significantly exceed wider averages, with 42.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university-level degrees, compared to 30.4% nationwide and 32.2% across NSW. This high level of education places the area in a favorable position for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 28.2%, with postgraduate qualifications at 11.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Practical and technical competencies are also notable, as 26.6% of residents aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 15.4%. Enrolment in learning institutions is exceptionally high, with 29.0% of local inhabitants actively engaged in formal study.
This segment includes 9.1% attending primary schools, 7.9% in secondary schools, and 7.0% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Oatley - Hurstville Grove reaches 62 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 3,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 analysis reveals 62 active transport stops operating within Oatley - Hurstville Grove comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 13 individual routes, collectively providing 3,454 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 185 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 80%, with 13% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, above the regional average. A high 56.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Across all transit routes, services run at an average frequency of 493 trips daily, representing about 55 weekly connections per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.5% of residents in Oatley - Hurstville Grove report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 data demonstrates outstanding results across Oatley - Hurstville Grove, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups , and the rate of private health cover found to be very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~7,409 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.4 and 5.5% of residents, respectively, while 75.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The area has 21.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,773 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.8% of Oatley - Hurstville Grove residents were born overseas and 37.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.0%) and Australian (17.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Oatley - Hurstville Grove scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 32.8% of its population born overseas and 37.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Oatley - Hurstville Grove was found to be Christianity, which makes up 60.0% of people in Oatley - Hurstville Grove. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family background, the three most common heritages declared locally are English at 18.0%, Australian at 17.2%, and Chinese at 15.5%, which is notably higher than the regional average of 8.4%. Significant differences are also evident in other backgrounds, with Croatian showing a elevated level at 2.9% (compared to 0.7% regionally), Greek at 5.9% (compared to 1.9%), and Macedonian at 2.2% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oatley - Hurstville Grove is 43. 25.4% 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 43 years in Oatley - Hurstville Grove is notably higher than both the Greater Sydney standard of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Age demographic breakdowns show that residents aged 65 - 74 represent a substantial share (11.5%), whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is relatively small (10.6%) compared to Greater Sydney. Since 2021, the proportion of individuals aged 15 to 24 grew from 12.3% to 14.7%, and the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 6.0% to 7.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group contracted from 12.6% to 11.1%, and the 35 to 44 cohort declined from 12.6% to 11.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic models project significant changes in the local age structure, with the 75 to 84 group growing by 333 people (36%) from 928 to 1,262. The combined cohorts aged 65 and older are projected to comprise 71% of the total population increase, highlighting the aging profile of the suburb, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 brackets are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oatley - Hurstville Grove
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 6 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 — 108 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,594 at the 2021 Census → 12,999 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 (119031371). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.