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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in St Ives is $3.21m, with units at $1.18m. House values have moved 2.7% a year compounded over five years.
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St Ives has an estimated 23,013 residents, up from 21,665 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,348 people, or 6.2%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 127 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 1,294 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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AreaSearch indicates that the population of St Ives stands at approximately 23,013 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,348 residents, or 6.2%, relative to the 2021 Census when 21,665 individuals were recorded. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 22,932 from June 2025 alongside 127 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Consequently, the local density reaches 1,294 persons per square kilometer, a level exceeding the average across nationally analyzed areas. The 6.2% expansion rate outpaced both the SA3 area at 4.4% and the wider SA4 region, establishing St Ives as a regional leader in population growth.
This upward trajectory was almost exclusively fueled by overseas migration, which served as the sole contributor to population gains recently. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are implemented for each SA2 area. For regions where this data is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Age-specific growth rates derived from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic patterns, future expansion is projected to sit just under the national median, with the local population expected to rise by 1,685 individuals by 2041 when measured from the most recent annual ERP statistics, yielding an overall increase of 7.0% across the 16 years.
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472 new dwellings have been approved in St Ives over the past five years, an average of 94 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 76 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 58% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 57, 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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St Ives registers approximately 94 residential building approvals annually, yielding 472 approved dwellings over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 53 during FY-26 so far. An average ratio of 1.9 people moving to the area for every completed home during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 points to a balanced relationship between supply and demand, fostering stable market conditions. Newly built properties command an average value of $756,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium housing. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $47.2 million this financial year, pointing to strong local business investment.
St Ives displays a development rate slightly ahead of Greater Sydney, exceeding the regional per capita average by 11.0% over the 5 year timeframe, which helps sustain property values while providing options for buyers. The composition of new construction comprises 58.0% standalone houses and 42.0% medium and high-density dwellings, showing a rising volume of medium-density choices that diversify price options from standard family residences to more compact, budget-friendly layouts. St Ives displays typical low-density features, averaging approximately 298 people for every approved home. Demographic forecasts point to an increase of 1,604 residents in St Ives through to 2041, calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction trends suggest that incoming housing volume will easily satisfy this demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting population 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 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside St Ives, worth an estimated $1.03 billion. A further 120 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $54.9 billion. 19 are already under construction and 46 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning changes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 developments that are anticipated to influence the local area. High-profile projects include Hermitage St Ives, St Ives Indoor Sports Centre, St Ives Shopping Village Redevelopment, and Ellis Residences, with details provided for the most significant works.
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St Ives Indoor Sports Centre
Two storey indoor sports complex at St Ives High School delivering two additional courts (to total four), a multipurpose room, male and female amenities, cafe and associated works including underground parking and landscaping. Stage 1 opened in early 2021. Stage 2 is being delivered by School Infrastructure NSW on behalf of Ku-ring-gai Council.
St Ives Shopping Village Redevelopment
Iris Capital, which acquired St Ives Shopping Village and 12 adjoining Mona Vale Road properties for $450 million in April 2026, has lodged a development application with Ku-ring-gai Council to significantly expand and modernise the centre. The proposal increases retail gross leasable area from 17,475 square metres to approximately 27,900 square metres, introduces a seven-screen cinema complex, outdoor and covered dining precincts overlooking the Village Green, and a new tavern on Mona Vale Road licensed until 2am.A new town square civic space and a 'main street' pedestrian spine are proposed. The project is contingent on Ku-ring-gai Council agreeing to sell council-owned local lanes (Denley Lane, Durham Avenue, and Cowan Lane) to enable land amalgamation and revised traffic management. Community consultation has been conducted via stivesvillagefuture.com. The tavern component, which includes up to 30 electronic gaming machines, has attracted community opposition and parliamentary attention.
Ellis Residences
18 luxury three-bedroom apartments in Upper North Shore, Sydney, offering a private enclave near Garigal National Park. Nestled within a tranquil, verdant enclave presenting a haven of elegance and privacy.
St Ives Shopping Village Expansion and Redevelopment
Comprehensive expansion and modernization of St Ives Shopping Village by Iris Capital. The proposed masterplan amalgamates adjacent properties along Mona Vale Road and council lanes to deliver expanded retail, outdoor dining, an entertainment precinct with a cinema complex, and a new tavern.
Hermitage St Ives
Premium seniors living development featuring 26 single-level residences designed for over 55s, developed by WINIM in collaboration with Team2 Architects. Set beyond a private driveway amid lush landscaped gardens, the residences offer resort-style living with 2 and 3-bedroom layouts including high-end finishes, innovative appliances, lift access to all levels, and secure basement parking.
Cultural and Environmental Education Centre, St Ives
Ku-ring-gai Council is progressing the Cultural and Environmental Education Centre at St Ives Showground. The facility will provide spaces for environmental education, workshops, seminars, community events and sustainability programs linked with the adjacent Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. The building is designed to meet the Living Building Challenge standard with passive design, rooftop solar, rainwater harvesting and sustainable materials. The project remains in the planning and final design phase, with construction to commence once procurement and tender processes are completed.
46-50 Cowan Road
Traders In Purple has lodged a Development Application for 75 luxury apartments across two six-storey buildings on a 5,900sqm site overlooking Pymble Golf Course. Replacing a previous 25-townhouse approval, the project will feature a mix of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom residences designed for downsizers and families, along with 178 basement parking spaces. The site was acquired from a joint venture between Metro Property Group and MaxCap Group in April 2025.
St Ives Public Domain Plan
A long-term public domain strategy to revitalise the St Ives local centre. The adopted 2022 plan proposes new paving and tree planting, a new urban plaza near the Old School Building, upgrades to Memorial Avenue and Village Green Parade with shared paths, new signalised intersections at Killeaton and Cowan Streets, outdoor dining opportunities, underground power lines, new street lighting, and improved bicycle and pedestrian connections. The plan builds on the 2010 Public Domain Plan and aligns with the Ku-ring-gai Local Strategic Planning Statement.
10,928 residents of St Ives are employed, from a labour force of 11,289. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 61.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,854, about 86% 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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St Ives is characterized by a highly educated labor force, with strong representation in the technology sector, a low unemployment rate of 3.2%, and a 1.7% rise in estimated jobs over the past year. As of March 2026, working residents count 10,928, while the unemployment rate is 0.9% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. However, participation in the workforce is lower at 61.5% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census records indicate that a high 60.8% of the working population worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Local representation in the professional & technical sector is especially high, at 1.6 times the regional average, whereas construction is underrepresented at 5.3% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The comparison of Census working population to resident population suggests that local employment opportunities within this largely residential suburb are relatively limited. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026, local employment grew by 1.7% and the labor force expanded by 1.4%, which reduced the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% increase in jobs and a 1.9% rise in the labor force, accompanied by a minor decline. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for local demand trends. These projections, mapped across five and ten-year intervals, are aligned with the local employment structure to project growth. Nationally, employment is anticipated to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the St Ives employment distribution indicates a local jobs increase of 7.5% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, representing a simple weighted model that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in St Ives is $2,965 a week (about $154,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,070 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,662 a year against an average of $110,616. The average runs 71% 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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ATO postcode data for the financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in the St Ives SA2 are exceptionally high compared to national standards, with a median of $64,662 and an average of $110,616. This exceeds Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current income estimates for March 2026 are approximately $71,335 for the median and $122,032 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in St Ives ranked in the 84th to 96th percentiles nationally.
Weekly earnings of $4000+ are received by 37.7% of the community, or 8,675 individuals, differing from the wider region where a peak of 30.9% of people fall in the $1,500 - 2,999 category. A significant 49.6% earn over $3,000 weekly, highlighting local affluence that supports retail activity. Rent and mortgage costs consume 15.0% of household income, placing residents in the 96th percentile for disposable income, while the local SEIFA income score falls into the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Ives had 7,291 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 23% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $700 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 96% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in St Ives consisted of 70.3% separate houses and 29.7% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to the Sydney metro ratio of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Ives reached 42.7%, which was notably higher than the Sydney metro average, with mortgaged properties comprising 41.7% and rented homes making up 15.6%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $3,500 and the median weekly rent was $700, both exceeding the Sydney metro benchmarks of $2,427 and $470.
Globally within Australia, St Ives mortgage costs are well above the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Ives counted 7,291 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,745 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 83.2%, consisting of couples with children at 47.7%, couples without children at 26.2%, and single-parent homes at 8.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 16.8%, which includes single-person households at 15.8% and group households at 0.9%. The median local household size is 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.0% of adults in St Ives hold a university qualification, including 32.9% with a bachelor degree and 17.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 8.8% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 4,725 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,132 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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Residents of St Ives achieve high levels of education, with 54.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to NSW at 32.2% and Australia at 30.4%. This strong educational profile positions the suburb well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are held by 32.9% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational qualifications are held by 19.9% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 8.8%. Enrolment rates are high, with 32.1% of the population engaged in formal study.
This student cohort includes 12.0% in primary schools, 9.3% in high schools, and 5.8% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in St Ives reaches 136 stops on 93 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 in St Ives includes 136 active stops, primarily served by buses. A network of 93 distinct routes operates across these stops, delivering 2,240 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 182 meters from their nearest transit stop. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the suburb, with most workers traveling outside the area; private vehicles remain the dominant mode of travel at 85%, followed by trains at 7%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
A high 60.8% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit services average 320 trips daily across all active routes, which equates to roughly 16 weekly passenger trips at each individual transit stop. The local map highlights the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.6% of residents in St Ives report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 98% of areas nationally. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 75.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.3 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 data shows highly positive results in St Ives, with AreaSearch noting low mortality rates and a low prevalence of chronic illnesses across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 75% of the local population, or 17,328 people. This exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses, affecting 6.4% and 5.6% of residents, respectively. A high 75.6% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 22.4% of the population, totaling 5,143 people, which is higher than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%.
Older residents demonstrate strong health outcomes, aligning with positive national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.4% of St Ives residents were born overseas and 34.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.5%) and Chinese (16.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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St Ives shows considerable cultural diversity, with 48.4% of its residents born outside Australia and 34.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, represented by 43.4% of the population. Judaism shows a significant local concentration at 8.3% of residents, which is substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 0.8%. In terms of parental heritage, English ancestry leads at 22.5% of the population, followed by Chinese ancestry at 16.7% (which is higher than the regional average of 8.4%) and Australian ancestry at 15.8%. Other ethnic groups also show notable patterns, with South Australian background accounting for 3.9% of residents compared to 0.5% regionally, Korean ancestry at 1.9% compared to 1.1%, and Russian ancestry at 0.6% compared to 0.4% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Ives is 43. 18.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in St Ives is 43 years, which is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. The local age distribution features a high proportion of children aged 5 - 14 at 16.5%, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are less represented at 5.0% compared to Greater Sydney. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.3% to 13.7%, whereas children aged 0 to 4 decreased from 4.7% to 3.5%. Demographic projections for 2041 indicate that the cohort aged 85+ will grow by 967 people, or 99%, rising from 975 to 1,943.
Residents aged 65+ are expected to account for 89% of all local population growth, pointing to an aging profile. In contrast, the cohorts aged 55 to 64 and 0 to 4 are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Ives
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 23 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 Jul 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 — 127 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (21,665 at the 2021 Census → 23,013 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 (121031410). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.