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The median house price in Sutherland - Kirrawee is $1.81m, with units at $885k. House values have moved 3.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Sutherland - Kirrawee has an estimated 25,123 residents, up from 23,238 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,885 people, or 8.1%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. 405 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 58.8% of that increase. That puts 3,242 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count for Sutherland - Kirrawee stands at approximately 25,123 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 23,238 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 1,885 people (8.1%). This figure is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 24,903 as of June 2025 alongside 405 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The resulting population density is 3,241 persons per square kilometer, placing the community in the top quartile among national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. With an 8.1% rate of expansion since the 2021 census, Sutherland - Kirrawee outpaced both the broader SA4 region and the local SA3 area (3.2%), establishing itself as a key regional growth hub.
International migration served as the primary catalyst for demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 58.8% of net population additions recently, though natural growth and interstate migration also provided positive momentum. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 as the base year) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In instances where SA2 boundaries lack coverage within that release, AreaSearch applies NSW State Government SA2 projections published in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Forecasted age-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are extended across all locations for the period covering 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modelling indicates expansion tracking above the national statistical area median, with the locality projected to add 3,161 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, culminating in an aggregate gain of 11.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
679 new dwellings have been approved in Sutherland - Kirrawee over the past five years, an average of 135 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 135 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 14% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential development in Sutherland - Kirrawee has generated an average of roughly 135 dwelling approvals per annum, representing a cumulative total of 679 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, incoming population averaged 3 people per year for every newly built residence over the past 5 financial years, highlighting solid underlying demand conducive to price stability. New residential builds carry an average estimated construction value of $435,000, aligning with wider development norms across the region. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $96.3 million during this financial year, reflecting substantial capital expenditure by local enterprises.
Building activity per capita in Sutherland - Kirrawee exceeds Greater Sydney benchmarks by 97.0%, ensuring extensive inventory for prospective purchasers, despite a recent moderation in construction volume. The composition of approved residential projects shows medium and high-density housing accounting for 86.0% of activity, with detached dwellings representing 14.0%. This emphasis on higher-density developments offers accessible price points catering to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Compared against the existing local built form (which comprises 34.0% houses), this shift underscores constraints on land suitable for subdivision and responds to evolving household preferences for diverse, cost-effective dwelling types. Generating around 243 people per approval, Sutherland - Kirrawee exhibits characteristics of an evolving housing market. Forecasts indicate that Sutherland - Kirrawee will expand by 2,941 residents through to 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. In light of ongoing construction trends, incoming residential supply is well positioned to absorb projected demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating population gains above current expectations.
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Development applications around Sutherland - Kirrawee
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 30 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sutherland - Kirrawee, worth an estimated $1.43 billion. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.5 billion. 19 are already under construction and 53 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major civic developments, and planning schemes play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. A total of 28 key projects with local significance have been catalogued by AreaSearch. Prominent undertakings include the President Private Hospital Redevelopment, Workway Trade Centre, Sutherland Public School Hall Upgrade, and Grand Vermont, which represent the most notable developments identified for the area.
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President Private Hospital Redevelopment
An 87 million dollar State Significant Development redeveloping President Private Hospital into a modern healthcare facility for the Sutherland Shire by Macquarie Health Corporation. The works involve the construction of a new three-storey clinical building providing 110 inpatient beds, a 72-bed mental health unit, a refurbished theatre complex, and an upgraded wellness centre. Following a successful Land and Environment Court appeal in 2024, site demolition and active construction are underway to deliver expanded surgical, medical, and rehabilitation services.
Sutherland-Kirrawee Town Centre Planning Proposal & Place Plan
Comprehensive urban planning proposal and place plan amending the Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan 2015 to upzone commercial and mixed-use land within 800m of Kirrawee and Sutherland train stations. The plan increases floor space ratios (3.5-4.5:1), building height limits (30-40m), and introduces a 2 percent affordable housing contribution to stimulate housing supply, commercial activity, and public space acquisition.
Sutherland Public School Hall Upgrade
Construction of a new multipurpose hall at Sutherland Public School, including a stage, indoor sports court, canteen, storage, amenities, out of hours school care (OOSH) facilities and a covered outdoor learning area. Major external construction is now complete, with the steel frame and roof installed and internal mechanical, electrical, data and hydraulic services underway. Part of the NSW Government's 9.2 billion dollar investment in new and upgraded schools. Forecast completion by Day 1 Term 1 2027.
Gweneth Thomas Wharf & Prince Edward Park Renewal
Comprehensive renewal of Gweneth Thomas Wharf and the adjoining foreshore at Prince Edward Park by Sutherland Shire Council. The project scope includes Stage 2 beach boardwalk extension, natural watercourse stabilization, seawall and saltmarsh environmental restoration, and enhanced river access for residents and emergency marine services.
Kirrawee Station Park & Urban Realm Upgrade
Council acquisition and redevelopment of a 1,961 sqm parcel next to Kirrawee Railway Station into a dedicated public parkland, urban square, and pedestrian green link integrating with the local village shopping strip and active transport path.
Rawson Avenue Active Transport & Pedestrian Link
Active transport upgrade along Rawson Avenue, introducing a dedicated cycleway, upgraded footpaths, and a safe signalised pedestrian crossing over the Princes Highway connecting Loftus Station and Waratah Park directly to Loftus Oval and the Royal National Park.
Belmonte Sutherland
Boutique residential apartment development comprising 48 contemporary apartments across six storeys, developed by SLD Development. The project features over 950 sqm of landscaped communal open space, BBQ amenities, a children's play area, and basement parking with EV charging infrastructure. Practical completion is scheduled for 2027.
Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL) Stage 2 West
A state-funded active transport infrastructure project delivering a continuous off-road shared pedestrian and cycle path link through Kirrawee, bridging Sutherland to Miranda and Cronulla to reduce vehicular traffic and promote sustainable transport.
14,497 residents of Sutherland - Kirrawee are employed, from a labour force of 15,179. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 72.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market features a highly educated demographic, strong representation across professional services fields, and an unemployment rate recorded at 4.5%, alongside sustained workforce stability over the trailing twelve months. By March 2026, employed residents totaled 14,497, while the local jobless rate settled 0.4% higher than the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%. Workforce participation remained typical at 72.5% versus 68.9% for Greater Sydney. Census returns documented 44.7% of local workers operating from home, an outcome partially influenced by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Leading industry sectors engaging resident workers include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Employment concentration is especially prominent within public administration & safety, where local representation stands at 1.4 times regional levels. Conversely, the accommodation & food sector accounts for a modest 4.6% of local workers against 5.8% regionally. While local employers provide positions, the ratio of resident workers to local employment nodes indicates that a significant share of the workforce commutes to external job markets. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that in the year to March 2026, the local workforce grew by 0.4% alongside an employment contraction of 0.1%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded an employment expansion of 1.9% and labour force gains of 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decrease. National workforce projections released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further visibility into anticipated labor requirements for Sutherland - Kirrawee over five and ten-year horizons when aligned with local industry profiles. Across Australia, employment is projected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations among specific industries. Applying these sector-level expectations to the local workforce composition indicates prospective employment expansion in Sutherland - Kirrawee of 6.9% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (calculated as a weighted baseline projection for comparative purposes without factoring in localized population forecasts).
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Median household income in Sutherland - Kirrawee is $2,010 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,056 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,818 a year against an average of $82,488. 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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Postcode-level data from the ATO for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch positions Sutherland - Kirrawee SA2 in an exceptionally high income bracket nationally, showing a median income of $67,818 and an average income of $82,488. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median income of $60,817 alongside an average income of $83,003. Applying cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $74,817 (median) and $91,001 (average) as of March 2026. Individual weekly earnings from the 2021 Census placed residents in the 83rd percentile across Australia ($1,056 weekly).
The largest single income cohort encompasses 34.2% of the local population (8,592 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional benchmark of 30.9% in this bracket. Although residential accommodation costs absorb 18.4% of earnings, robust remuneration maintains disposable household income at the 62nd percentile, placing the district in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sutherland - Kirrawee had 9,577 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 34% detached houses and 51% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,383 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwelling types in Sutherland - Kirrawee at the latest Census were divided between 34.2% houses and 65.8% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 26.7%, marginally trailing Sydney metro levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 36.3% and rented properties made up 37.0%. Median monthly mortgage costs of $2,383 were lower than the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, and median weekly rent of $460 sat slightly below the metropolitan figure of $470.
On a national scale, local monthly repayments substantially exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with weekly rental rates also tracking well above the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sutherland - Kirrawee counted 9,577 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,354 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, representing 65.3% of all households, categorized into couples with children (28.3%), couples without children (25.2%), and single parent families (10.7%). The remaining 34.7% consists of non-family households, including lone person households at 31.4% and group households at 3.4%. The median household size of 2.3 people sits below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.7% of adults in Sutherland - Kirrawee hold a university qualification, including 23.0% with a bachelor degree and 8.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 23.0% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 3,936 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,063 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Sutherland - Kirrawee sits slightly below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%, with 33.7% of residents possessing a university qualification, maintaining a solid standard of educational capability. Holders of bachelor degrees constitute 23.0% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding practical credentials comprising advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (23.0%). Participation in study is substantial across the community, with 27.1% of the population actively enrolled in an educational program.
Broken down by tier, this encompasses 8.5% in primary education, 6.5% in secondary education, and 5.1% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sutherland - Kirrawee reaches 129 stops on 61 routes, timetabled for about 6,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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The public transit network across Sutherland - Kirrawee features 129 operational stops combining train and bus services. These facilities are linked by 61 individual routes that together deliver 6,104 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with typical resident proximity to the closest stop standing at 161 meters. Given the residential profile, outward commuting is standard; motor vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 79%, followed by 13% by train and 4% walking. Private vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, trailing the regional standard. Census figures from the 2021 Census indicated that 44.7% of resident workers carried out duties from home, potentially reflecting prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit service frequency across the network averages 872 trips per day, providing an average of approximately 47 weekly trips per stop. The associated mapping illustrates the 100 nearest transit stops relative to the geographic midpoint of the area.
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69.1% of residents in Sutherland - Kirrawee report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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 profiles compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges regarding chronic conditions and mortality measures across Sutherland - Kirrawee, with general health issues appearing across the population and concentrating more heavily among older demographics. Meanwhile, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally prominent, covering approximately 61% of the total population (15,274 people), compared to the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis represent the most widespread medical diagnoses locally, affecting 8.6 and 7.9% of residents, respectively. Those reporting complete freedom from chronic ailments represent 69.1% of the community, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes remain favorable among residents under 65. People aged 65 and over make up 17.4% of the population (4,366 people), tracking above the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, and while senior cohorts face certain health hurdles, overall outcomes rank lower nationally than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Sutherland - Kirrawee is largely Australian-born, at 75.7% of residents, with 18.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.6%) and Australian (25.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Sutherland - Kirrawee sits above typical market benchmarks, with 24.3% of the resident population born overseas and 18.3% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, accounting for 55.7% of local residents, compared to 49.2% recorded across Greater Sydney. Examining ancestral backgrounds based on parental country of birth, the primary groups identified in Sutherland - Kirrawee comprise English at 26.6% (exceeding the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 25.0% (higher than the regional average of 17.8%), and Other at 9.0% (substantially below the regional average of 16.0%).
Specific ethnic ancestries also show distinct local variations: Russian accounts for 0.8% locally (compared to 0.4% regionally), Macedonian represents 0.5% (vs 0.4%), and Spanish stands at 0.6% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sutherland - Kirrawee is 38. 27.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographic age distributions in Sutherland - Kirrawee track Greater Sydney closely across all primary bands, with the maximum divergence measuring 4.2 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year above the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census. Since the Census, the most noticeable change occurred among adults aged 25 - 44, shifting from 32.2% to an estimated 33.3%. Projections to 2041 indicate that senior and retiree demographics (65+) will absorb the majority of population growth, expanding by 2,387 residents (55%) to reach 6,753, while younger adult cohorts, children, and young to middle aged adults are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sutherland - Kirrawee
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 this month all 30 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 405 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (23,238 at the 2021 Census → 25,123 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (128021538). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.