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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Prestons is $1.23m, with units at $970k. House values have moved 6.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Prestons has an estimated 15,548 residents, down from 15,692 at the 2021 Census. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 95% of areas nationally. 255 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,685 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Prestons is calculated at approximately 15,548 in May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 15,692 residents, this represents a reduction of 144 individuals (0.9%). This estimate is calculated using June 2025 ABS figures showing an estimated resident population of 15,543, combined with 255 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population size results in a density of 1,684 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level observed across locations nationally analyzed by AreaSearch. The main factor driving population increases in the locality was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 77.1% of all population growth in recent times.
Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 geographic divisions. For SA2 territories where this data is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are applied. Growth rates across different age cohorts derived from these sources are also used for all locations between 2032 and 2041. Future expectations point to growth in the lowest national quartile for statistical areas, with the region projected to add 40 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, which represents an overall increase of 0.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
156 new dwellings have been approved in Prestons over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 31, 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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Prestons has averaged approximately 31 residential development approvals annually, accumulating to 156 homes during the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 29 approvals have been logged. With the local population declining, the volume of housing remains sufficient to satisfy demand, maintaining a balanced market environment with ample options for purchasers, while newly constructed dwellings have an average value of $303,000, which aligns with regional averages. Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $1.0 million have been documented in the current financial year, representing a very low level of commercial construction. In comparison to Greater Sydney, the rate of property development in Prestons is very low (73.0% below the regional average per capita).
This low volume of new construction generally supports demand and valuations for pre-existing properties, although building approvals have risen recently. The rate also falls below the national average, reflecting the mature state of the suburb and pointing to possible planning restrictions. Detached houses account for 86.0% of new projects, while townhouses or apartments make up the remaining 14.0%, reinforcing the low-density suburban character of the area which attracts purchasers seeking family homes with yard space. The region averages about 319 people for each approved dwelling, pointing to a low-density property market. Long-term projections indicate that Prestons will add 26 residents by 2041 (utilizing the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). Consistent with current construction volumes, new residential supply is expected to easily accommodate demand, supporting favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially allowing population growth to exceed current forecasts.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Prestons, worth an estimated $391 million. A further 69 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.8 billion. 21 are already under construction and 30 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 council planning policies are key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 30 projects expected to impact the suburb. Key developments include Prestons Grove Estate, Prestons Industrial Estate, the residential development site at 44 Manildra Street, and the Edmondson Park Precinct Development, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Prestons Grove Estate
Residential subdivision development in Prestons featuring 33 registered lots for modern family living. The estate is nestled in a quiet community with easy access to Edmondson Park railway station, plus M5 and M7 highways. Over 90% sold, marketed by Australian Land & Housing.
Prestons Logistics Estate
Large-scale industrial warehouse and distribution centre development by ESR Group (formerly LOGOS Property). Prestons Logistics Estate features world-class logistics facilities spanning over 141,000sqm, with major tenants including Toll, Volvo Group Australia, and The Gateway Group.
44 Manildra Street Residential Development Site
A 20,330 sqm (approx 5 acres) residential development site zoned R2 Low Density within the San Marino Estate in Prestons, NSW. It is currently listed for sale and offers potential for low-density housing subdivision. However, Liverpool City Council has a draft planning proposal to rezone the site to C3 Environmental Management due to high conservation value, which could heavily limit or prevent residential development.
Chapter Place Terraces
Construction is underway on 106 tri-level terrace homes (Lot 1: 43 terraces, Lot 2: 63 terraces) at Chapter Place, on Buchan Avenue in Edmondson Park. Developed and built by Urban Property Group and designed by Cox Architecture, the 3 and 4 bedroom terraces feature rooftop terraces, private entries and garages. This is the first stage of the broader $1.5 billion Chapter Place masterplan, which is planned to deliver up to 1,900 homes on a 51,634 square metre landholding around 800 metres from Edmondson Park Station.A previously approved townhouse scheme on a third nearby site has since been superseded by a larger apartment tower proposal now on public exhibition.
Favco Industrial Park
Western Sydney's first multi-storey warehouse, featuring B-Double compatible truck access, and multiple recessed loading docks.
Edmondson Park Precinct Development
A 425-hectare urban renewal masterplan in Sydney South West Growth Area delivering approximately 8,000 homes. Major 2026 milestones include the completion of Precinct 9 civil works and the ongoing construction of the Edmondson Park High School (due 2027). Landcom is progressing 'Town Centre North' including a 100% Affordable Housing project on Croatia Avenue slated to start construction in early 2026. Urban Property Group's 'Chapter Place' is currently under construction with 106 terraces at Sites 1 and 2 Buchan Avenue scheduled for completion in Q4 2026.Frasers Property continues delivery at Ed.Square with the Foveaux Collection and Soho homes within the Central Park residential neighborhood.
Ed.Square
Ed.Square is a $1.5 billion masterplanned community in Sydney's South West, designed as a 100% walkable urban village. The precinct integrates over 1,800 residences, including the Foveaux Collection of terraces and high-density apartments, with the Ed.Square Town Centre. This retail hub features 40,000sqm of space with 90+ retailers, an Eat Street dining precinct, Event Cinemas, and iPlay. The project emphasizes sustainability with a 6-Star Green Star Communities rating and is situated adjacent to the Edmondson Park train station.
Crossroads Homemaker Centre Asset Enhancement
Large-format retail centre enhancement project on 14.3 hectare site featuring 38 homewares retailers. LaSalle Investment Management identified significant development upside with opportunities to expand and redevelop existing buildings. Recent $3 million refurbishment completed with new food and beverage precinct. Centre serves over 4 million customers annually and is the fifth largest large-format retail centre in Australia.
9,248 residents of Prestons are employed, from a labour force of 9,503. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 75.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Prestons boasts a highly skilled labor pool with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 2.7%, and an estimated employment growth of 5.1% over the previous year. As of March 2026, 9,248 residents are employed, and the local unemployment rate sits at 1.4% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.1%, while workforce participation exceeds the standard at 75.2% relative to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census data indicates that 35.0% of residents worked from home, though this figure should be viewed in the context of Covid-19 lockdown effects. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.
The concentration of employment in transport, postal & warehousing is particularly prominent, reaching 1.9 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 6.4% of jobs compared to 11.5% across the region. At the time of the Census, there were 0.8 local jobs for every resident worker, indicating a higher-than-average availability of local employment. Based on AreaSearch calculations using SALM and ABS records, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw employment grow by 5.1% and the labor force expand by 5.1%, keeping the overall unemployment rate unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion of the labor force, and a slight decline in unemployment. Long-term employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future labour demand in Prestons. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of expansion vary greatly by sector. Applying these industry projections to the employment composition in Prestons indicates that local employment is poised to grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Prestons is $2,309 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $757 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,945 a year against an average of $60,779. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, income levels in Prestons SA2 fall below the national average. The median income for taxpayers in Prestons SA2 is $52,945 and the average income is $60,779, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be around $58,409 for the median and $67,051 for the average. Census records show weekly household incomes are high, placing at the 83rd percentile ($2,309 weekly), whereas personal incomes are lower at the 39th percentile.
The weekly earnings distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket which includes 37.4% of residents (5,814 people), resembling the wider metropolitan distribution where 30.9% are in this range. A significant 32.9% of households receive more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to wealthy enclaves that support local retail spending. High housing expenses take up 16.8% of income, but strong household earnings keep disposable income at the 81st percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Prestons had 4,140 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 1% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Prestons at the time of the last Census consisted of 92.5% houses and 7.4% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwelling types. At the same time, the rate of outright home ownership in Prestons was lower than the Sydney metropolitan rate, standing at 24.2%, while the remaining properties were either being purchased with a mortgage (57.1%) or occupied by renters (18.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was lower than the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,200, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $520, compared to Sydney metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Prestons are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are also higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Prestons counted 4,140 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.6 people each. 60% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 16% couples without children. 9% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 90.1%, consisting of couples with children at 59.9%, couples without children at 15.5%, and single parent households at 13.9%. Non-family households represent the remaining 9.9%, which includes single person households at 8.8% and group living situations at 1.2%. The average household size stands at 3.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.8% of adults in Prestons hold a university qualification, including 18.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.9% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 5,700 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,051 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 locality displays low levels of higher education, with university graduation rates (24.8%) falling well below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear area of need for future educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 30.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (18.9%). Enrolment in education is high, with 36.5% of the population attending an educational institution.
This is composed of 11.8% of residents in primary school, 11.7% in high school, and 7.2% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Prestons reaches 94 stops on 67 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 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 services in Prestons include 94 active transport stops, which are serviced by buses. There are 67 distinct routes operating across these stops, providing a total of 3,380 passenger services each week. Access to public transport is rated as excellent, with the average distance from homes to the nearest stop being 152 meters. Because Prestons is mostly residential, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 90% of commuters, and trains used by 6%. Households average 2.0 vehicles, which is higher than the metropolitan average.
A significant 35.0% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may be due to pandemic conditions in place at the time. Across all active routes, there is an average frequency of 482 daily services, which translates to roughly 35 weekly departures from each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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78.0% of residents in Prestons report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the occurrence of long-term illnesses, Prestons experiences notable health difficulties, with common conditions present in both younger and older age brackets, and private medical insurance uptake is low at roughly 49% of the population (~7,649 people). This is lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the Australian average of 55.7%. The most prevalent diagnosed medical conditions among local residents are diabetes and asthma, which affect 5.9 and 5.7% of the population respectively, while 78.0% of residents reported having no chronic health issues compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is generally healthy with a low rate of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 12.7% of the population (1,980 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney figure of 15.5%, and national health rankings for the suburb are generally consistent with average population distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.9% of Prestons residents were born overseas and 58.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (12.2%) and English (8.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The population of Prestons is highly diverse, with 44.9% of residents born outside Australia and 58.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 49.0% of the population. The most prominent demographic difference is the percentage of residents identifying as Muslim, which stands at 23.1% and is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' country of birth), the largest groups in Prestons are Other, representing 31.5% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Australian, representing 12.2% of the population, which is lower than the regional average of 17.8%, and English, representing 8.9% of the population, which is lower than the regional average of 19.0%.
There are also differences in other backgrounds: Serbian ancestry is represented at 1.9% of Prestons (vs 0.5% in the region), Spanish at 1.2% (vs 0.6%), and Lebanese at 5.4% (vs 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Prestons is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 29.9% 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 Prestons is 34 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and younger than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Prestons has a larger proportion of young people aged 15 - 24 (18.7%) but fewer residents aged 25 - 34 (11.3%). The proportion of 15 - 24 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 16.7% to 18.7% of the population, and the 65 to 74 bracket has grown from 5.5% to 7.5%.
In contrast, the 5 to 14 age group has fallen from 16.6% to 13.7%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has decreased from 13.8% to 12.3%. Projections for 2041 suggest major changes in the local age structure. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow fastest at 120%, increasing by 719 people to 1,320. Senior citizens (65+) are expected to account for 81% of total population growth, reflecting an aging population. Conversely, declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Prestons
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago 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 Jun 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 — 255 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,692 at the 2021 Census → 15,548 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 (127031733). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.