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The median house price in Penshurst is $1.90m, with units at $730k. House values have moved 7.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Penshurst has an estimated 10,154 residents, up from 9,528 at the 2021 Census — a change of 626 people, or 6.6%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 87.2% of that increase. That puts 6,080 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 the evaluation conducted by AreaSearch, the residency of Penshurst stands at approximately 10,154 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 626 residents (6.6%) from the 9,528 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,142 alongside 21 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. With this population count, the local density reaches 6,080 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the highest 10% of all national territories evaluated by AreaSearch and highlighting the intense demand for land in this sector.
The suburb's 6.6% growth rate since the 2021 census paced ahead of the wider SA4 region (6.5%), establishing it as a local growth pacesetter. The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 87.2% of the overall population rise in recent times. AreaSearch implements the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 sectors, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 sectors lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. The age bracket growth rates derived from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends indicate that the area will experience an expansion rate slightly below the national median, with a projected increase of 497 individuals by 2041 when measured from the most recent annual ERP statistics, culminating in a total gain of 4.8% over the 16 years.
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107 new dwellings have been approved in Penshurst over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, broadly in line with 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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New home construction approvals in Penshurst have run at an annual average of about 21, totaling 107 residential approvals over the preceding 5 fiscal years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 15 recorded during the current FY-26 period. Because incoming residents have averaged 3.6 per built home over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the demand for accommodation outstrips new building volume, typically driving up property prices and boosting buyer rivalry, even as new dwellings carry an average build cost of $243,000—a figure below the broader regional standard—providing more economical entry points for purchasers.
Furthermore, commercial approvals of $85,000 have been logged during this financial year, pointing to a heavily residential development pattern. In comparison to Greater Sydney, the per capita rate of new housing approvals in Penshurst is only about two-thirds as high, placing it in the 33rd percentile of all locations analyzed nationwide, which restricts options for prospective buyers and sustains the value of existing homes. This pace of development is also slower than the national baseline, reflecting a mature market environment with prospective planning limitations. Recent construction projects consist of 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% multi-unit apartments or townhouses, delivering a broader selection of medium-density properties to accommodate different budgets, ranging from classic family environments to smaller, budget-friendly layouts. The share of detached housing in new builds is higher than the historical baseline of 26.0% recorded at the Census, indicating a sustained preference for family-sized layouts despite rising density trends. A ratio of roughly 509 residents for every dwelling approval confirms the established nature of the local market. Projecting forward, Penshurst is anticipated to welcome an additional 485 inhabitants by 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Considering current construction trends, the volume of incoming housing should comfortably satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current baseline expectations.
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 Penshurst, worth an estimated $20 million. A further 89 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $29.4 billion. 12 are already under construction and 32 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 development and community progress are closely tied to regional planning initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, and major works. In total, 17 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Principal initiatives include the Penshurst Town Centre Streetscape Public Domain Plan, the Rail Service Improvement Program for the T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line, the Penshurst District Library, and the Georges Estate Health & Aged Care Residence, with key details provided for the most relevant projects.
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Penshurst Town Centre Streetscape Public Domain Plan
Georges River Council plan to improve the vibrancy, safety, and attractiveness of Penshurst Town Centre through streetscape enhancements. Focuses on Penshurst Street between Forest Road and Railway Parade, including sections of Victoria Avenue, Connelly Street carpark, Bridge Street, and The Strand. Key features include enhanced pedestrian amenity, new street trees, improved lighting, and public domain upgrades.
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.
Penshurst District Library
Georges River Council has endorsed the south-east corner of Olds Park adjoining Forest Road, Penshurst, currently the Penshurst Library location, as the preferred site for a new 2,500 sqm district library serving the western half of the LGA. Council officers are progressing feasibility investigations and consultation, including cost and funding sources, with a further report expected to be presented to Council in 2026.
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.
Beverly Hills Town Centre Master Plan
Georges River Council is preparing an amended master plan for the Beverly Hills Local Centre to guide mixed-use renewal around King Georges Road and Beverly Hills railway station. The plan includes shop-top housing and residential uplift, improved public domain, new and upgraded pedestrian links such as East Street and West Lane, public open space including a civic square, and supporting traffic, parking, flood and pipeline risk studies. As at the latest council update, the draft is being revised after updated pipeline risk work and is expected to be reported to Council for endorsement before public exhibition in the first half of 2026.
9 Gloucester Road Mixed-Use Development
DA-approved 6-18 storey mixed-use development comprising 349 apartments, 4,620sqm of commercial space, and 453 basement car spaces across 36,669sqm GFA. Currently offered for sale.
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.
6,410 residents of Penshurst are employed, from a labour force of 6,607. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 75.4%. 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 7,526, about 74% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor pool in Penshurst is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate sitting at only 3.0%, and a 3.2% rise in estimated employment over the previous twelve months. As of March 2026, working residents total 6,410, with the local unemployment rate resting 1.1% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while labor force participation is elevated at 75.4% compared to the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census data indicates that a notable 38.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of temporary Covid-19 health restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical service industries. The concentration of workers in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, registering at 1.2 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, the building sector is underrepresented, employing 5.8% of the workforce compared to 8.6% across the broader region. The census comparison between local jobs and resident workers indicates that this largely residential community provides relatively few local employment opportunities. AreaSearch's review of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the year ending March 2026, the count of employed residents rose by 3.2% and the total labor force grew by 3.5%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. This deviates from the trends in Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment contracted slightly. Employment projections issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding upcoming labor demand in Penshurst. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with local industry structures to calculate future trends. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Weighting these projections to match the local employment distribution suggests that Penshurst's job numbers would rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Penshurst is $1,689 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $790 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,832 a year against an average of $67,682. 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 income statistics in the Penshurst SA2 correspond closely with national benchmarks based on the 2023 financial year ATO data compiled by AreaSearch. The median income for tax-paying residents is $54,832, while the average stands at $67,682, compared to Greater Sydney equivalents of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying the 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since the 2023 financial year yields updated March 2026 estimations of approximately $60,491 for the median and $74,667 for the average. Looking at the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all rank in the moderate range, landing between the 46th and 47th percentiles.
The largest single income bracket contains 36.4% of residents (3,696 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional pattern where 30.9% of households fall into this same band. Financial pressure from housing is significant, leaving residents with only 81.0% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 44th percentile and the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Penshurst had 3,578 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 26% detached houses and 57% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 23.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.7%. 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 the most recent Census, the housing stock in Penshurst is composed of 25.7% detached houses and 74.3% alternative housing types including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings, contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Penshurst is 26.4%, slightly trailing the metropolitan average, with the remaining residential properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (30.0%) or tenants renting their homes (43.7%). The median mortgage payment of $2,100 per month is considerably lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent of $400 is below the metropolitan standard of $470.
On a national scale, however, local mortgage repayments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Penshurst counted 3,578 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,813 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 68.4%, which includes 30.5% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 11.6% single parents. Non-family households represent the remaining 31.6%, consisting of 28.0% sole occupants and 3.8% group living arrangements. The typical household size of 2.5 residents is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.7% of adults in Penshurst hold a university qualification, including 25.2% with a bachelor degree and 11.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 15.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,430 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,068 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational achievements of the local population are highly distinct when compared to the broader region, with university graduation rates of 38.7% for residents aged 15+ exceeding both the Australian benchmark of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees represent the most common credential at 25.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational qualifications are also common, with 27.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, broken down into advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 15.2%. Active participation in education is elevated, with 30.3% of the population currently enrolled in an educational program.
This student body is composed of 8.3% attending tertiary institutions, 7.8% in primary school education, and 6.3% enrolled in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Penshurst reaches 48 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 4,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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 transit options within Penshurst include 48 active stops, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops support 19 distinct routes, which provide a combined total of 4,342 passenger trips each week. Access is highly rated, with the average distance to the nearest transport stop being 111 meters. The suburb is primarily residential, with most workers commuting out of the area; private cars are the main transit mode at 60%, followed by trains at 28% and buses at 7%. The average vehicle ownership rate of 0.8 cars per dwelling is below the metropolitan standard.
A notable 38.0% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit service frequency averages 620 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 90 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.7% of residents in Penshurst report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 94% of areas nationally. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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 metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate excellent outcomes in Penshurst, showing very low rates of common illnesses across all age groups and low mortality rates. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 53% of the population (~5,341 people), which is just ahead of the average SA2 area but below the Greater Sydney average of 59.9%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent chronic conditions locally, affecting 5.7 and 5.0% of the population respectively, while 77.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The suburb has 18.4% of its population aged 65 and over (1,864 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Seniors in the area display strong health profiles, with national rankings that align closely with the broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
54.9% of Penshurst residents were born overseas and 60.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (21.2%) and English (12.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Penshurst ranks among the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 60.0% of residents using a language other than English in their homes and 54.9% of the population born outside of Australia. Christianity represents the main religious affiliation at 45.8% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in Hinduism, which is practiced by 13.4% of the population, a rate significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are Other at 22.9% of the population (well above the regional average of 16.0%), Chinese at 21.2% (well above the regional average of 8.4%), and English at 12.4% (below the regional average of 19.0%).
Other ethnic heritages show notable local concentrations, with Macedonian represented at 1.9% of Penshurst (compared to 0.4% regionally), Spanish at 0.9% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and Filipino at 3.5% (compared to 2.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Penshurst is 37. 31.0% 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 in Penshurst is 37, matching the Greater Sydney average of 37 and sitting close to the national average of 38. The 25 to 34 age bracket is strongly represented at 18.9% relative to Greater Sydney, while children in the 5 to 14 age group are less common at 9.3%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 8.8% to 10.1% of the population, whereas the 0 to 4 group contracted from 5.5% to 4.3%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic models project significant shifts, led by a 66% growth in the 75 to 84 cohort (an increase of 368 people) to reach 931 from 562.
This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 65% of the projected population growth, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age brackets are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Penshurst
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 | May 2026 3 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 May 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 — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,528 at the 2021 Census → 10,154 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 (119031667). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.