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The median house price in Southern Highlands is $1.24m, with units at $895k. House values have moved 1.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Southern Highlands has an estimated 7,465 residents, up from 7,250 at the 2021 Census — a change of 215 people, or 3.0%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 126 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 Southern Highlands is approximately 7,465 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 215 people (3.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 7,250 residents. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 7,453 recorded in June 2025 alongside 126 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 5.3 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential environment. With a 3.0% increase since the 2021 census, the area grew faster than the broader SA3 area (2.6%), making it a regional leader in population growth.
This expansion was majorly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 69.2% of the total population gains in recent times. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are extended to cover the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts point to population expansion exceeding the median for national regional areas, with the locality projected to add 1,238 residents by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 16.4% overall increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
295 new dwellings have been approved in Southern Highlands over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 49 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 42, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Southern Highlands records approximately 59 residential building approvals each year, with a total of 295 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 39 registered during FY-26 so far. With an average of 1.1 new residents per year entering the area per approved dwelling during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand matches supply closely to sustain balanced conditions, while new construction projects average a value of $521,000, showing a focus by developers on upscale, higher-end properties. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $1.8 million have been logged in the current financial year, highlighting that local development remains mostly residential.
In comparison to the Rest of NSW, development activity in Southern Highlands is moderately elevated (running 26.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), which helps maintain healthy options for buyers while defending existing home values, even though construction pace has slowed lately. Newly approved housing is comprised of 88.0% standalone houses and 12.0% semi-detached or attached options, preserving the classic low-density look of the area and focusing on family-oriented dwellings that attract space-seeking buyers. The region averages roughly 198 people per dwelling approval, confirming the low density profile of the local market. Demographic projections indicate that Southern Highlands is set to add 1,226 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). Given the current pace of construction, new residential options should easily satisfy local demand, yielding favorable conditions for property purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond 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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Southern Highlands, worth an estimated $30 million. A further 97 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.3 billion. 28 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes are key drivers of regional performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 24 projects that are expected to influence the area. Principal projects include the Bundanoon Village Place Plan, the Southern Highlands Innovation Park (SHIP), the Moss Vale Bypass, and the Moss Vale Station and Stabling Yard Upgrade, with details of the most significant initiatives provided below.
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Bundanoon Village Place Plan
Strategic village place plan prepared by Wingecarribee Shire Council with the Bundanoon community to guide future housing, main street design, public spaces, traffic and the local economy for Bundanoon village. The Draft Place Plan completed a third round of engagement, Public Exhibition, from 25 May to 22 June 2026, following two earlier rounds held from December 2024 and in November 2025. Submissions are now being reviewed, after which the plan will be reported to Council seeking adoption.The plan will inform future zoning changes, infrastructure priorities and funding bids across the Bundanoon village centre and surrounding residential areas.
Woodside Bundanoon
Woodside Bundanoon is an architecturally designed strata title village for active over-55s in the Southern Highlands, offering 2 and 3 bedroom single-level homes with indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, double-glazed windows, European appliances, and underfloor heating. Communal facilities include landscaped gardens, a community garden with raised vegetable beds, and a pavilion for social gatherings. The village is pet-friendly and situated adjacent to Warrigal Bundanoon aged care services. Finished homes are available for inspection and purchase.
Southern Highlands Innovation Park (SHIP)
A regionally significant 1,053-hectare employment precinct located between Moss Vale and Berrima. Following the adoption of the Master Plan in March 2025, the project is currently undergoing a rezoning process to transition 56 hectares of land from E4 General Industrial to E3 Productivity Support. This rezoning aims to establish an Activity Node and Creative Hub to support small-to-medium enterprises and creative industries while providing a compatible transition to nearby residential areas.
Argyle Street Terraces, Moss Vale
DA-approved medium density project in Moss Vale delivering 50 double-storey terraces and villas on a 2.1ha site at 603 Argyle Street. The approval, granted in early 2024 following a 2022 lodgement, provides for six free-standing homes fronting Argyle Street with townhouses and villas set behind, a central village green, and solar photovoltaic panels on each home. Architects Bonus + Associates and interior designer Duet were engaged by developer Traders In Purple. As of mid-2026 the project no longer appears on the developer's active project portfolio and the prior commercial listing for the site has been removed, consistent with the site having been marketed for sale in 2025.No construction start date or confirmed delivery timetable is currently available.
Ashbourne Moss Vale
A master-planned residential community in Moss Vale, featuring over 1,200 prestige homes and land lots, more than 20% green open spaces, recreational areas, walking and cycling trails, and a village hub with specialty shops and potential childcare centre.
57-61 Throsby Street Moss Vale Development
New residential development project in central Moss Vale location on Throsby Street providing additional housing opportunities for the growing Southern Highlands community.
Moss Vale Resource Recovery Facility
State Significant Development by Purple Cow Industries for construction and operation of resource recovery facility processing up to 200,000 tonnes per year of commercial and industrial, construction and demolition, household clean-up and tyre waste. Purple Cow Industries is a Sydney-based waste management company with $7.3M annual revenue led by CEO Alex Soukie.
Ashbourne Master-Planned Community
124 hectare master-planned residential community developed by Novm (formerly Aoyuan International). When complete, will feature over 1,200 prestige homes and land lots ranging from 450sqm to 2,000sqm with over 3.2 hectares of green open space and 7.7km of walkways and cycle paths. Stage 1 sold out with 143 lots in late 2021, Stage 2A land registration on track for first half of 2026. Located 3.5km from Moss Vale town centre with landscape-led masterplanning showcasing healthy lifestyle philosophy.Features planned village hub with specialty shops, potential childcare centre, playgrounds, and recreational facilities. Led by development manager Angela Villate and CEO Adrian Liaw.
3,487 residents of Southern Highlands are employed, from a labour force of 3,526. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 55.0%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 6,666, about 89% 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 labor force in Southern Highlands is highly qualified, with a notable concentration of workers in the construction industry, a minimal unemployment rate of 1.1%, and steady employment levels over the prior year. In March 2026, there are 3,487 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 3.0% lower than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is considerably lower (55.0% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW). Census statistics show that a high proportion of residents (30.5%) worked from home, though this may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical. The locality demonstrates a strong industrial specialization in professional & technical services, where the share of employment is 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance employs only 12.3% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Regional NSW share of 16.9%. The ratio of the Census working population to the resident population suggests that local employment options within the area are somewhat restricted. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch, the 12-month period experienced a 0.3% rise in employment alongside a 1.0% expansion of the labor force, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This differs from Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, the labor force decreased by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. Projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective employment demand in Southern Highlands. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future employment patterns. While national employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies widely by industry. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the industry mix in Southern Highlands indicates that local jobs could grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Southern Highlands is $1,574 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $757 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,955 a year against an average of $73,010. The average runs 49% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 taxpayer data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the income level in the Southern Highlands SA2 is higher than the national average. The median income of taxpayers in the Southern Highlands SA2 is $48,955 and the average income is $73,010, which compares to $52,390 and $65,215 respectively in Regional NSW. Adjusted for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current calculations indicate figures of approximately $54,007 (median) and $80,545 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that personal, family, and household incomes are moderate in Southern Highlands, sitting at the 39th and 39th percentiles.
Income distribution shows the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the largest, containing 27.8% of residents (2,075 people), similar to the broader region where this group accounts for 29.9%. Housing costs are within reasonable limits with 86.7% of income retained, although disposable income is below average at the 43rd percentile and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Southern Highlands had 2,792 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 1% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 55% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,108 a month. Rent absorbs 25.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.9%. 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 Southern Highlands, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 98.0% separate houses and 2.0% other dwelling types (such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwelling types in Regional NSW. Home ownership levels in Southern Highlands were significantly higher than in Regional NSW, sitting at 54.6%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (32.6%) or rented (12.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,108 was well above the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent was $400 compared to $330 in Regional NSW.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Southern Highlands are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents also exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Southern Highlands counted 2,792 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 39% couples without children. 25% 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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Family households represent the majority of homes at 72.9%, consisting of 25.3% couples with children, 39.4% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.1% of the total, with single person households representing 25.0% and group households making up 1.9%. The median household size of 2.4 residents is equal to the Regional NSW average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.4% of adults in Southern Highlands hold a university qualification, including 21.1% with a bachelor degree and 7.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 287 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,032 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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Levels of educational attainment in Southern Highlands are significantly above average, with 32.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 22.4% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the community well for professional and knowledge-based careers. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational and technical qualification rates are also strong, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (26.0%). Participation in education is high, with 26.0% of the population enrolled in study.
This includes 9.2% of residents attending primary school, 7.5% in secondary school, and 3.4% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Southern Highlands reaches 208 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 840 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 data shows 208 active transit stops in Southern Highlands, incorporating both train services and bus routes. These stops are served by 29 unique routes, which together provide 836 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 267 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, the majority of workers commute to locations outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 92%, while 5% of residents walk. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.7, exceeding the regional average.
A high proportion of residents (30.5%) worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Services average 119 daily trips across all active routes, which equates to roughly 4 passenger trips per week for each transport stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 stops closest to the geographical center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
64.7% of residents in Southern Highlands report no long-term health condition. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Health indicators demonstrate favorable trends for residents of Southern Highlands, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing outcomes that align closely with national averages, low rates of common health conditions across both younger and older demographics, and a high level of private health insurance coverage at approximately 55% of the population (~4,135 people). This compares to 51.9% in Regional NSW. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported medical conditions in the area, affecting 11.0% and 7.2% of residents, respectively, while 64.7% of the population reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Health statistics for the working-age cohort are generally typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 32.0% of the population (2,389 people), which is higher than the 23.4% average for Regional NSW. Health outcomes for seniors are strong, with national rankings that exceed those of the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Southern Highlands is largely Australian-born, at 81.1% of residents, with 5.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.7%) and Australian (27.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Southern Highlands shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 81.1% of residents born in Australia, 89.8% holding citizenship, and 94.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 56.8% of the population, compared to 55.9% in Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the three largest groups in Southern Highlands are English at 31.7%, Australian at 27.7%, and Scottish at 10.7%. There are also differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: Hungarian is represented at 0.4% in Southern Highlands (compared to 0.2% regionally), Irish at 10.3% (compared to 8.8%), and Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Southern Highlands is 53, older than 95% of areas nationally. 16.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 53 in Southern Highlands is significantly higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and well above the national median of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, Southern Highlands has a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age group (17.1%) but fewer residents in the 25 - 34 bracket (6.7%). The proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 is also well above the national figure of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 9.7% to 12.3% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 8.9% to 9.9%.
Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 group fell from 18.5% to 17.1%, and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 12.8% to 11.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate shifts in the local age structure. The 45 to 54 group is expected to grow by 30% (264 people) to reach 1,132 from 867, while the 55 to 64 group is projected to increase by a minor 2% (27 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Southern Highlands
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 2 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 126 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,250 at the 2021 Census → 7,465 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 (114021289). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.