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The median house price in Springwood - Winmalee is $1.10m, with units at $802k. House values have moved 5.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Springwood - Winmalee has an estimated 22,399 residents, up from 21,964 at the 2021 Census — a change of 435 people, or 2.0%. That puts 322 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 Springwood - Winmalee stands at approximately 22,399 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 435 individuals (2.0%) from the 21,964 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 22,366 from June 2025 alongside 50 validated new addresses registered after the Census. With this population level, the density is 321 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density living and potential capacity for future growth. The 2.0% expansion in Springwood - Winmalee since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA3 region (1.6%), positioning it as a key growth pocket locally.
The primary driver of this population increase was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 75.3% of the total demographic gains in recent times. AreaSearch adopts the projections released in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 district, utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 areas where these details are unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government issued in 2022 with a 2021 base year are applied. The age-specific growth rates derived from these datasets are projected forward for all districts from 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, these models project a net reduction in the total population, with a forecasted loss of 365 residents by 2041. Despite this overall decline, certain age groups are expected to expand, particularly individuals aged 85 and over, who are projected to increase by 802 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
138 new dwellings have been approved in Springwood - Winmalee over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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Approximately 27 residential buildings receive development approval annually in Springwood - Winmalee, totaling 138 dwellings authorized over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 9 approvals registered in FY-26 so far. With an average of 1.3 additional residents per new dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), local supply and demand appear balanced, maintaining stable conditions, although this has recently risen to 7.2 individuals per approved dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing to higher demand and a reduction in available supply.
Residential projects carry an average construction value of $340,000. Furthermore, $21.5 million in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to steady commercial investment. New residential approvals per resident in Springwood - Winmalee run at roughly two-thirds the rate observed in Greater Sydney, placing the district in the 14th percentile of all analyzed locations across the country, which restricts options for buyers while bolstering demand for existing housing stock. This rate also tracks below the national benchmark, pointing to a mature residential market and potential structural constraints on development. Detached houses account for 86.0% of new residential development, while attached housing makes up 14.0%, maintaining the low-density profile of the neighborhood and catering to buyers seeking larger properties. The ratio of 1101 people per single dwelling approval highlights the quiet nature of local construction activity. Given the outlook for a stable or shrinking population, housing pressure in Springwood - Winmalee is expected to ease, which may open up opportunities for prospective buyers.
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 Springwood - Winmalee, worth an estimated $294 million. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.1 billion. 24 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and municipal planning decisions play a key role in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include the Woolworths Springwood Supermarket, the Springwood District Library Redevelopment, Rail Infrastructure Upgrades - Springwood Station, and the Springwood Town Centre Rejuvenation, with details provided on the most significant initiatives.
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Woolworths Springwood Supermarket
Development of a new full-line Woolworths supermarket (3,489 sqm) and complementary specialty retail tenancy on the corner of Macquarie Road and Raymond Road in central Springwood. The project includes direct-to-boot facilities, lower ground and rooftop parking (159 spaces), new vehicular and pedestrian access, landscaping and public domain upgrades, and restoration and integration of the heritage-listed Oriental Hotel. The Sydney Western City Planning Panel granted development approval unanimously on 6 November 2025. The project team is now working through detailed conditions with Blue Mountains City Council.Construction is expected to take 15 to 18 months once commenced, with a possible start in 2026.
Rail Infrastructure Upgrades - Blue Mountains Line (Blaxland to Linden Stations)
The NSW Government is upgrading and modifying rail infrastructure at Blaxland, Warrimoo, Valley Heights, Springwood, Faulconbridge, and Linden stations on the Blue Mountains Line. Works form part of the broader Rail Infrastructure Upgrades project to accommodate the new Mariyung intercity fleet, and include platform modifications, stopping marker adjustments, lighting upgrades, and signalling works. Construction is actively underway at multiple locations as of 2025-2026, with the Mariyung trains having entered passenger service on the Blue Mountains Line in October 2025.
Springwood District Library Redevelopment
Redevelopment and expansion of Springwood Library into a modern, light filled district library with full height glazing to the south facade, new reading and study areas, meeting rooms, an accessible lift and an upgraded customer service area within the Springwood community and cultural precinct.
Rail Infrastructure Upgrades - Springwood Station
Upgrades and modifications to rail infrastructure at Springwood Station as part of Transport for NSWs Rail Infrastructure Upgrades program supporting the Mariyung and Regional Rail fleets. Works have included cable route installation within the station precinct, platform and track adjustments, and associated signalling and infrastructure changes along the Springwood to Lithgow corridor so the wider Mariyung intercity trains can operate safely on the Blue Mountains Line.
Springwood Town Centre Rejuvenation
Street and public domain upgrade delivering elements of the Springwood Town Centre Masterplan along Macquarie Road. Works funded through the Western Parkland City Liveability Program under the Western Sydney City Deal upgraded three key pedestrian crossings, formalised parking, renewed guttering and garden beds, and added new planting and seating to create a safer and more attractive high street that supports local businesses. Construction commenced in late 2020 and was completed in 2021, improving access to the railway station, shops and community facilities in the town centre.
Buttenshaw Park Adventure Playground
Upgrade of Buttenshaw Park in Springwood to create an inclusive youth adventure playground with a custom cubic climbing tower, double flying fox, group swing, bouldering wall, ping pong table, new paths, shelters, seating, bike racks, landscaping and improved accessibility. The youth play space opened in 2023 under the Western Parkland City Liveability Program, with a small pump track for younger riders being delivered as a second stage due for completion in 2025.
Springwood Tennis Club Upgrade
Upgrade of Springwood Tennis Club in Springwood, NSW, delivered by Blue Mountains City Council with NSW Government Female Friendly Community Sport Facilities and Lighting Upgrades funding. The project replaced outdated floodlights with modern LED lighting, upgraded two courts to hardcourt surfacing and improved female friendly, accessible amenities to create a safer and more inclusive community sport facility.
Blaxland Landfill Cell Expansion
Multi-million-dollar expansion of the Blaxland Resource Recovery and Waste Management Facility with a new, fully lined landfill cell and associated infrastructure. The new cell, which officially opened its first stage in June 2025, is expected to provide 15 to 20 years of local, environmentally responsible capacity for non-recyclable waste management, extending the facility's life and supporting the community's Towards Zero Waste Strategy 2022-2031. Other site improvements have included groundwater protection works, a new leachate pump station, a diversion pipeline for Cripple Creek waters, and upgrades to resource recovery and customer facilities.
11,866 residents of Springwood - Winmalee are employed, from a labour force of 12,064. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 65.6%. 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 18,918, about 84% 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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Springwood - Winmalee is characterized by an educated workforce with a strong presence in essential services and a low unemployment rate of 1.6%. There were 11,866 employed residents as of March 2026, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.5% below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation is relatively low at 65.6% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a substantial 42.0% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures. The primary employment sectors for local residents are education & training, health care & social assistance, and construction.
The community exhibits a strong specialization in education & training, which captures a share of employment 1.8 times the regional standard. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 6.4% of the local workforce, compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident workforce suggests that local job opportunities are relatively scarce within the immediate area. Analysis from AreaSearch using SALM and ABS data shows that the labour force in Springwood - Winmalee fell by 3.8% during the year to March 2026, while employment dropped by 3.7%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point reduction in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced 1.9% growth in both employment and the labour force, with only a marginal decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia provided national employment forecasts from May-25, which help illuminate potential future demand in Springwood - Winmalee. These forecasts span five and ten-year periods and have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. National employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though growth varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to Springwood - Winmalee's employment mix, local employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this simple weighting extrapolation is for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Springwood - Winmalee is $2,043 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $899 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,554 a year against an average of $72,963. 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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Based on the compilation of the most recent postcode ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Springwood - Winmalee SA2 recorded a median income of $60,554 and an average income of $72,963. This exceeds the national benchmark, comparing to medians of $60,817 and averages of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current income estimates for March 2026 are approximately $66,803 for the median and $80,493 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census places local household, family, and personal incomes around the 67th percentile nationally.
The largest weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 33.1% of households (7,414 residents), which aligns closely with the broader region where 30.9% fall into this category. Housing costs represent 14.0% of total income, while strong household earnings place residents in the 72nd percentile for disposable income, and the area's SEIFA index ranks in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Springwood - Winmalee had 8,055 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 3% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Springwood - Winmalee consisted of 91.6% separate houses and 8.4% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, compared to the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was also considerably higher than the Sydney metro level, standing at 40.3%, while the remaining properties were held under a mortgage (45.5%) or rented (14.1%). The median mortgage payment of $2,167 per month was well below the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $420 was lower than the Sydney metro median of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Springwood - Winmalee are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Springwood - Winmalee counted 8,055 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 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 76.5%, consisting of couples with children at 35.6%, couples without children at 30.4%, and single-parent households at 10.1%. The remaining 23.5% consists of non-family households, where single-person households represent 22.0% and group households make up 1.4%. The median household size is 2.6 residents, which is slightly smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.1% of adults in Springwood - Winmalee hold a university qualification, including 19.8% with a bachelor degree and 8.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 24.9% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 4,109 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,059 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university graduation rates at 32.1% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the SA4 regional average of 23.9%. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Technical qualifications and vocational training are also common, with 37.8% of the population aged 15 and over holding credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificate-level qualifications (24.9%). Enrolment in education is strong, with 28.5% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
Of these students, 9.7% are in primary school, 8.4% are in secondary school, and 4.4% are enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Springwood - Winmalee reaches 241 stops on 109 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 infrastructure consists of 241 active train and bus stops within Springwood - Winmalee, serviced by 109 routes that deliver 2,283 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 216 meters from the nearest stop. The area is largely residential, resulting in a high rate of outward commuting, with cars being the primary mode of travel for 91% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.6 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents (42.0%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at that time.
Services run at an average frequency of 326 trips per day across all active routes, representing approximately 9 weekly trips for each transport stop. The map highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.3% of residents in Springwood - Winmalee report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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Springwood - Winmalee faces notable health issues, as indicated by mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very high at approximately 55% of the population (~12,409 people). This compares to a rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most common diagnoses in the region, affecting 9.7 and 9.1% of the population respectively, whereas 64.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population shows an above-average rate of chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.3% of the community (5,003 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, with national health benchmarks for this cohort sitting largely in line with general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Springwood - Winmalee is largely Australian-born, at 84.6% of residents, with 5.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.5%) and Australian (27.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Springwood - Winmalee shows low levels of ethnic and linguistic diversity, with 84.6% of residents born in Australia, 94.0% holding citizenship, and 94.8% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 53.0% of the local population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Based on parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 30.5% (substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 27.9% (significantly above the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish at 10.4%. There are also specific differences in other ancestries, with Maltese overrepresented at 1.0% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%), and Polish at 0.9% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Springwood - Winmalee is 43. 20.6% 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 43 years in Springwood - Winmalee is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The local age distribution features a large proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (11.6%), whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller (7.9%) than in Greater Sydney. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 6.2% to 7.8% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 11.1% to 12.7%, while the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 9.2% to 7.9%.
Projections for 2041 indicate notable demographic shifts, with the 85 and over cohort expected to grow by 765 people (117%) from 654 to 1,420. The combined cohorts aged 65 and over are projected to account for 100% of the net population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while the 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 age brackets are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Springwood - Winmalee
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 50 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (21,964 at the 2021 Census → 22,399 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 (124011454). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.