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The median house price in Riverwood is $1.58m, with units at $680k. House values have moved 4.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Riverwood has an estimated 12,484 residents, up from 11,606 at the 2021 Census — a change of 878 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 88.2% of that increase. That puts 4,573 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 resident count in Riverwood stands at roughly 12,484 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 878 people (7.6%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 11,606 people. Such trajectory is derived using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 12,414 as of June 2025 alongside 98 validated new addresses registered following the Census benchmark. With this community size, population density reaches 4,572 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the upper 10% among nationwide territories reviewed by AreaSearch and rendering residential land especially competitive.
Outperforming both the broader state and its SA4 region (6.6%), Riverwood's 7.6% expansion established it as a primary driver of regional growth, with international arrivals delivering approximately 88.2% of recent net demographic additions. Projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to 2022) serve as the foundation for AreaSearch's SA2 modeling, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (benchmarked to 2021) wherever specific coverage is absent. These aggregate age-cohort growth trajectories are likewise projected forward for all localities between 2032 and 2041. In light of anticipated structural demographic shifts, AreaSearch projects substantial expansion placing the suburb in the upper quartile across analyzed statistical divisions, with headcounts forecast to climb by 4,076 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, representing an aggregate surge of 32.1% across the 16 years.
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209 new dwellings have been approved in Riverwood over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 39% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning permissions across Riverwood have averaged roughly 41 dwellings yearly, yielding an aggregate of 209 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Factoring in an average influx of 2.1 new residents annually per approved dwelling between FY-22 and FY-26, underlying demand remains robust to underpin asset valuations, with newly approved residences carrying an expected construction cost averaging $421,000 in line with wider territory benchmarks. Meanwhile, non-residential investment remains muted, evidenced by $4.1 million in commercial construction approvals logged over the current financial year. Per capita building activity in Riverwood tracks closely with Greater Sydney averages, bolstering balanced market dynamics across the broader geography.
Approved housing construction is split between 39.0% detached houses and 61.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting an emphasis on medium-to-high density formats that accommodate entry-level purchasers, investors, and downsizing households. Recording approximately 314 people per dwelling approval, the local property landscape demonstrates ongoing structural expansion. Demographic outlooks project an influx of 4,006 residents into Riverwood by 2041 according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly calculation. If current construction volumes persist, housing supply could lag demographic requirements, potentially intensifying market competition and placing upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Riverwood
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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. 19 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 capital works, major development schemes, and public planning decisions fundamentally shape suburban performance, with AreaSearch tracking 11 key infrastructure projects influencing the precinct. Prominent undertakings shaping the area include the Riverwood Estate Renewal, the Riverwood Community Centre Upgrade, 17-21 Pennsylvania Road Residential Development - Riverwood, and the 21 Charles St Riverwood & 7-9 Brighton Rd Peakhurst Seniors Housing project.
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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 59.3%. 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 10,103, 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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The local labour market features a highly educated workforce with a prominent presence in professional sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 9.1% and a 2.1% uptick in job numbers over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,858, though local joblessness sat 5.0% above the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, pointing to underutilised workforce capacity as labour force participation (59.3%) trailed the Greater Sydney benchmark of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 38.3% of workers performed duties from home, an outcome potentially shaped by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are primarily concentrated across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical fields.
Transport, postal & warehousing represents a distinct local specialisation, claiming a workforce share 1.7 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 6.2% of resident employment, falling short of Greater Sydney's 8.9%. Comparing Census workforce totals to overall resident tallies indicates that this predominantly residential precinct provides relatively constrained on-site employment generation. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics demonstrates that across the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 2.1% while the active labour force expanded by 3.5%, resulting in a 1.3 percentage points rise in local unemployment. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment climbed 1.9%, labour force participation grew 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. Looking forward, Jobs and Skills Australia's national forecasts released in Mar-26 outline anticipated employment demand across five and ten-year horizons when weighted against the local industry profile. At the federal level, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% across ten years, with sector performance varying markedly. Applying these broader industry trends directly to Riverwood's employment distribution indicates potential job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (serving as an illustrative weighted baseline without local population adjustments).
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 postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023, Riverwood SA2 taxpayers recorded a median income of $54,820 alongside an average of $69,274, placing local earnings slightly above the Australian baseline but below Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 indicates modeled earnings of roughly $60,477 (median) and $76,423 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures in the Census, Riverwood sits between the 7th and 13th percentiles nationwide. Income distribution shows a primary concentration in the $1,500 - 2,999 tier, accounting for 26.8% of the populace (3,345 people), similar to the wider metropolitan share of 30.9%.
High housing costs place considerable pressure on domestic budgets, with residents retaining 76.2% of earnings, ranking at 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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Census records indicate Riverwood's dwelling profile comprised 36.2% houses and 63.8% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and related formats), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings throughout metropolitan Sydney. Outright homeownership was lower than the Sydney metro baseline at 18.7%, with the balance occupied under a mortgage (23.3%) or rented (58.0%). Median monthly mortgage costs were $2,100, trailing the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while weekly median rent stood at $300 versus $470 across metropolitan Sydney. Relative to nationwide benchmarks, local mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental rates remain lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Riverwood counted 4,368 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,698 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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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, representing 65.1% of all local households, divided between couples with children (27.9%), couples without children (20.5%), and single parent families (15.1%). Non-family residences account for 34.9% of occupancy, led by lone person households at 30.7% and group households at 4.2%. Household size averages 2.5 people at the median, lower than the Greater Sydney standard 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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Tertiary attainment in Riverwood sits below wider metropolitan levels, as 31.0% of individuals aged 15+ hold higher education degrees compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share of higher qualifications at 21.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Technical and trade accreditations represent 24.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (14.0%). A significant proportion of the local community is actively engaged in study, with 29.1% of residents enrolled in formal education courses. This cohort encompasses 8.3% attending primary education, 6.9% undertaking secondary education, and 6.6% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Riverwood reaches 120 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 4,100 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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Public transport connectivity in Riverwood is supported by 120 train and bus boarding points across 19 separate routes, delivering 4,115 weekly passenger trips. Network proximity is high, with residents residing an average of 121 meters from their closest transport facility. Outbound commuting prevails in this predominantly residential area, with private vehicles accounting for 66% of journeys to work, followed by 22% by train and 6% by bus. Private car ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, trailing the metropolitan benchmark, while 38.3% of workers worked from home during the 2021 Census amidst pandemic circumstances.
Transit services maintain an average volume of 587 trips per day across the network, corresponding to roughly 34 weekly trips at each active boarding point. Spatial distribution for the 100 nearest stops relative to the suburban midpoint is detailed in the accompanying mapping.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Health assessments by AreaSearch indicate positive community-wide outcomes based on chronic illness trends and mortality metrics, with younger age brackets exhibiting minimal rates of prevalent conditions. Private medical cover is held by roughly 54% of the population (~6,728 people), slightly outpacing typical SA2 baselines while remaining below the 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most widely diagnosed chronic conditions locally, affecting 6.9 and 6.4% of residents, respectively, whereas 73.0% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Residents aged under 65 exhibit favorable health indicators relative to broader benchmarks.
The population aged 65 and over comprises 21.8% of the community (2,720 people), exceeding Greater Sydney's 15.5%, with local senior cohorts registering above-average health results despite trailing national rankings relative to younger groups.
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 demonstrates exceptional multicultural diversity, with 67.2% of households utilizing a language other than English at home and 59.5% of the local population born overseas. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation at 42.6% of residents, while Buddhism exhibits notable concentration at 7.9%, roughly double Greater Sydney's 4.1%. Parental heritage data highlights Chinese ancestry as the leading background in Riverwood, encompassing 30.1% of residents compared to 8.4% across the broader metropolitan area, followed by Other ancestry at 18.9% and Australian ancestry at 9.6% (against 17.8% regionally). Diverse cultural representation is further reflected by Lebanese heritage at 4.7% (versus 2.6% regionally), Filipino background at 3.5% (versus 2.0%), and Vietnamese lineage at 2.8% (versus 1.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Riverwood is 40. 29.7% 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's demographic structure skews older, with retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) comprising 21.8% of the population as of August 2026 estimates, above the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney. In contrast, children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 24.8% locally compared to 30.4% regionally. The median age remains steady at 40 as at August 2026, unchanged from the 2021 Census and older than the metropolitan median of 37 recorded during that Census. Senior groups have expanded from 19.4% to 21.8% since the Census and are projected to drive future demographic gains by adding 1,917 residents (70%) to total 4,637 by 2041.
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 Sep 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,606 at the 2021 Census → 12,484 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 Aug 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.