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The median house price in Riverwood is $1.58m, with units at $650k. House values have moved 4.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Riverwood has an estimated 12,479 residents, up from 11,606 at the 2021 Census — a change of 873 people, or 7.5%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 88.2% of that increase. That puts 4,571 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 analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Riverwood stands at approximately 12,479 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 873 individuals (7.5%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 11,606 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 12,414 from June 2025 alongside 98 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 4,571 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the highest 10% of all countrywide locations evaluated by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 7.5% growth rate of Riverwood since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (6.5%) and the state, positioning it as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 88.2% of the total population increases in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. In cases where SA2 areas lack this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are applied. Age bracket growth rates derived from these sources are also projected forward for all districts from 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic trends, a major population rise placing in the top national quartile is anticipated, with the locality projected to increase by 4,151 persons by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative increase of 32.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
177 new dwellings have been approved in Riverwood over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 44% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 52, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Riverwood has registered an average of approximately 35 new home approvals annually, resulting in 177 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 48 approvals documented. Based on an average occupancy of 2.4 new residents per year per dwelling over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), indicating strong demand that bolsters real estate values, new dwellings are being constructed at an average cost of $357,000. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $4.1 million have been recorded this financial year, highlighting that the suburb remains predominantly residential.
In comparison to Greater Sydney, Riverwood experiences roughly three-quarters of the residential construction activity per capita, ranking in the 36th percentile of locations analyzed nationwide, which limits options for purchasers and sustains demand for established housing. This rate falls below the national average, reflecting the mature nature of the suburb and suggesting potential planning constraints. New construction is split between 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% attached dwellings. The preference for higher density options offers affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. The suburb has a ratio of approximately 465 people for every dwelling approval, indicating a mature residential landscape. Long-term forecasts indicate that Riverwood will add 4,086 residents by 2041 (starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current residential construction rates do not increase, the housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting property price growth.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Riverwood, worth an estimated $4.07 billion. A further 75 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $18.8 billion. 20 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning changes have a significant influence on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 11 projects that are anticipated to affect the suburb. Key developments include the 17-21 Pennsylvania Road Residential Development - Riverwood, the Riverwood Community Centre Upgrade, the seniors housing at 21 Charles St Riverwood & 7-9 Brighton Rd Peakhurst, and the Riverwood Estate Renewal, with the primary projects of local relevance listed below.
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17-21 Pennsylvania Road Residential Development - Riverwood
A residential development at 17-21 Pennsylvania Road, Riverwood, delivering modern apartments to address housing demand in the Riverwood precinct. The project features contemporary design, communal spaces, and sustainable elements to support local population growth.
Riverwood Community Centre Upgrade
$6 million NSW Government investment to upgrade the 50-year-old community centre serving over 2,000 people weekly. Comprehensive modernisation to support growing multicultural community. Works alongside broader Riverwood Estate redevelopment to improve local amenities.
21 Charles St Riverwood & 7-9 Brighton Rd Peakhurst Seniors Housing
NSW Land and Housing Corporation (Homes NSW) seniors housing project delivering 14 independent living units (6 x 1-bed and 8 x 2-bed) with landscaping, fencing and 7 surface car spaces across consolidated lots at 21 Charles St Riverwood and 7-9 Brighton Rd Peakhurst. Part 5 REF approved on 27 May 2024. No public evidence of construction commencement specific to this site as at 10 Oct 2025.
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.
UMA Centre Padstow Transformation Project
Conversion and expansion of the existing UMA Centre in Padstow into a modern indoor sports and community complex featuring multi-use indoor courts (soccer, basketball, volleyball), boxing and martial arts facilities, parking, accessible amenities, change rooms, storage and a flexible auditorium. Works have progressed through demolition and bulk excavation, with construction advancing from the basement slab stage.
Riverwood Estate Renewal
Scaled-back NSW Government plan delivering 420 new homes with 50% dedicated to social and affordable housing on a 1.6-hectare site in the north-east corner of Riverwood Estate. Includes a new internal road, improved public domain, childcare centre replacement, and potential retail space. Maximum building height of 12 storeys (42 metres) with Floor Space Ratio of 2.2:1. Part of a broader Riverwood estate renewal program following community consultation. Public-private partnership redevelopment delivered through collaboration between Homes NSW and a private development partner.Includes realignment of Virginia Place, underground power lines, and 12-storey residential flat buildings.
Punchbowl Station Upgrade - Sydney Metro City & Southwest
Conversion of the heritage-listed Punchbowl Station, originally opened in 1909, to fully automated metro standards as part of the Sydenham to Bankstown extension of the M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line. The station closed on 30 September 2024 to allow conversion works, with new lifts installed for the first time, level access between platforms and trains via mechanical gap fillers, platform screen doors, refurbished station buildings, upgraded platform surfaces and a new kiss and ride zone.The works are part of the Dulwich Hill, Campsie and Punchbowl station package delivered by Downer EDI Works (valued around 107 million AUD), with broader corridor works including 28.3 kilometres of new railway fencing, road-over-rail bridge upgrades and platform screen door installation. Once open, customers will have a new air-conditioned metro train every four minutes in the peak, equating to 15 trains an hour compared to eight previously. High-speed dynamic testing at up to 100 km/h commenced in November 2025, with around 9,000 hours and 30,000 kilometres of testing required before opening. Services are scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026, with a target opening of September 2026, after delays attributed to industrial action and the complexity of converting a 130-year-old line.
71-83 Graham Road Residential Development - Narwee
A residential development at 71-83 Graham Road, Narwee, comprising 48 modern apartments across two buildings with communal open spaces and parking. The project aims to provide contemporary housing while integrating with the local character of Narwee.
5,858 residents of Riverwood are employed, from a labour force of 6,443. Unemployment sits at 9.1%, with participation at 59.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,098, about 81% 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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Riverwood has a highly educated labor force with a notable presence in professional services, an unemployment rate of 9.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.1% over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 5,858 employed residents, while the unemployment rate is 5.0% higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, indicating potential for labor market improvement, and the labor force participation rate is considerably lower (59.2% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a significant 38.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Resident employment is clustered majorly in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical fields. The suburb displays a strong concentration in transport, postal & warehousing jobs, employing residents at 1.7 times the regional average rate. Conversely, education & training is less represented at 6.2% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The heavily residential character of the suburb appears to offer fewer jobs locally, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident population numbers. Based on AreaSearch's study of SALM and ABS statistics, employment rose by 2.1% over the 12-month period, while the labor force grew by 3.5%, resulting in a 1.3 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, the labor force expand by 1.9%, and unemployment decrease slightly. Future labor demand in Riverwood can be analyzed using national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these industry projections to the employment profile of Riverwood suggests local jobs could grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this is a direct weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Riverwood is $1,208 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $565 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,820 a year against an average of $69,274. 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 AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023, the Riverwood SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $54,820 and an average income of $69,274. These figures sit slightly above the national averages and compare to median and average levels of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $60,477 (median) and $76,423 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Riverwood all rank between the 7th and 13th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution details show that 26.8% of the population (3,344 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the wider region where 30.9% are in this bracket. Housing affordability pressure is high, with residents retaining only 76.2% of their income, which ranks in the 8th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Riverwood had 4,368 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 36% detached houses and 52% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 58% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 24.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 40.1%. 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 Riverwood at the last Census was recorded at 36.2% houses and 63.8% other dwelling structures (comprising semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative options), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings in the Sydney metro area. Home ownership rates in Riverwood stood lower than the Sydney metro average at 18.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (23.3%) or renting (58.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,100 was notably lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent of $300 was below the metropolitan figure of $470.
On a national level, Riverwood's mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are lower than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Riverwood counted 4,368 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,697 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 31% 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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Families make up the majority of households at 65.1%, consisting of 27.9% couples with children, 20.5% couples without children, and 15.1% single parents. Non-family households constitute 34.9% of the total, with single person households accounting for 30.7% and group households representing 4.2%. The median household size of 2.5 residents is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.0% of adults in Riverwood hold a university qualification, including 21.4% with a bachelor degree and 7.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 14.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 720 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,033 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 attainment in Riverwood is lower than regional averages, with 31.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. This difference suggests opportunities for future skills development. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 21.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational qualifications are held by 24.8% of those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (14.0%). Enrolment in education is quite high, with 29.1% of the population currently undertaking formal studies. This includes 8.3% attending primary school, 6.9% in secondary school, and 6.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Riverwood reaches 75 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 3,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 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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An analysis of public transport infrastructure shows 75 active transport stops in Riverwood, consisting of train and bus services. These locations are serviced by 17 distinct routes, which accommodate 3,827 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 121 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 66%, followed by trains at 22% and buses at 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 0.8 per household, which is lower than the metropolitan average.
Additionally, 38.3% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic conditions. The average daily service frequency across all transport routes is 546 trips, representing approximately 51 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.0% of residents in Riverwood report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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An evaluation of health indicators shows positive results across Riverwood, according to AreaSearch's review of mortality and chronic disease data, with younger age groups showing a very low occurrence of common medical conditions, and the rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 region at approximately 54% of the population (~6,726 people). This compares to 59.9% of individuals in Greater Sydney. The most prevalent health issues recorded among local residents were arthritis and diabetes, affecting 6.9 and 6.4% of the population, respectively, while 73.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.5% of the local population (2,809 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. While health outcomes for these seniors are above average, their national ranking is lower than that of the younger local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
59.5% of Riverwood residents were born overseas and 67.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (30.1%) and Australian (9.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Riverwood ranks as one of the most culturally diverse locations nationally, with 67.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 59.5% of the population born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 42.6% of the population. Buddhism represents a notable local overrepresentation, accounting for 7.9% of residents compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry, the three most common backgrounds reported in Riverwood are Chinese at 30.1% (significantly higher than the regional average of 8.4%), Other at 18.9%, and Australian at 9.6% (notably lower than the regional average of 17.8%).
Other ethnic groups showing higher local representation than the region include Lebanese at 4.7% (compared to 2.6% regionally), Filipino at 3.5% (compared to 2.0% regionally), and Vietnamese at 2.8% (compared to 1.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Riverwood is 40. 29.1% 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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Riverwood has a median age of 40, which is slightly older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 11.5% compared to the Greater Sydney average, whereas the 5 - 14 cohort is less represented at 8.3%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 11.5% to 12.8% of the population, and the 85+ cohort grew from 2.4% to 3.6%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 10.2% to 8.3%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 13.1% to 12.0%.
Demographic projections indicate the suburb's age structure will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 831 people (90%) from 920 to 1,752, while the 0 to 4 group is forecast to grow by 7% (37 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Riverwood
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 7 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 Aug 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 — 98 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,606 at the 2021 Census → 12,479 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 (119031373). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.