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The median house price in The Oaks - Oakdale is $1.27m, with units at $902k. House values have moved -2.5% a year compounded over five years.
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The Oaks - Oakdale has an estimated 10,450 residents, up from 9,808 at the 2021 Census — a change of 642 people, or 6.5%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 106 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 61.8% of that increase. Density is about 32 people per 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of The Oaks - Oakdale stands at approximately 10,450 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 642 residents (6.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 9,808 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 10,429 from June 2025 alongside 106 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such population numbers result in a density of 32 persons per square kilometer, indicating a setting with substantial personal space. The 6.5% post-census growth rate for the locality is within 0.6 percentage points of the state figure (7.1%), indicating competitive expansion dynamics.
Population increases in the district were mostly propelled by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 61.8% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 locations, published in 2024 with 2022 chosen as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking coverage in this dataset, AreaSearch uses the SA2 projections from the NSW State Government, issued in 2022 with 2021 acting as the baseline. Growth patterns across different age brackets derived from these datasets are additionally projected forward for all locations from 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic transitions, population growth is anticipated to sit slightly under the median for national districts, with the locality projected to expand by 1,337 persons by 2041 using the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a total growth of 12.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
286 new dwellings have been approved in The Oaks - Oakdale over the past five years, an average of 57 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 89% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 31, 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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An average of approximately 57 new residential approvals have been logged annually in The Oaks - Oakdale, with 286 dwellings approved throughout the previous 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) and 29 registered during FY-26 so far. An average of 2.1 individuals per year have relocated to the district for every newly built home over the prior 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), indicating strong demand that bolsters real estate values, with new dwellings carrying an average construction value of $341,000. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $827,000 have been recorded in the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
When compared to Greater Sydney, The Oaks - Oakdale exhibits a much lower volume of development works (63.0% below the regional per capita average). This limited supply of fresh properties generally supports demand and valuations for the existing housing stock. Recent building activity consists of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% semi-detached properties or apartments, which preserves the established low-density setting of the neighborhood with an emphasis on family residences that attract buyers looking for space. Recording roughly 311 people per approval, The Oaks - Oakdale exhibits the characteristics of a transitioning property market. Looking forward, the population of The Oaks - Oakdale is projected to rise by 1,316 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current building trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable circumstances for purchasers and potentially fostering expansion that outpaces current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around The Oaks - Oakdale
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 90 current infrastructure and development projects close to The Oaks - Oakdale, worth an estimated $24 billion. 29 are already under construction and 30 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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Few elements impact local performance as significantly as modifications to regional infrastructure, major works, and municipal planning strategies. AreaSearch has identified a total of 10 developments that are anticipated to affect the locality. Primary projects include the West Camden Water Recycling Plant Upgrade (servicing Gledswood Hills), Arcadian Hills, Cobbitty by Mirvac, and the Western Sydney Pumped Hydro Project, with the list below highlighting those expected to hold the most relevance.
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West Camden Water Recycling Plant Upgrade (servicing Gledswood Hills)
Sydney Water has completed the upgrade of the West Camden Water Recycling Plant, doubling capacity to 32 ML/d to serve approximately 176,000 people and support growth across the catchment, including temporary flows from the South West Growth Area until the Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre is operational. Delivery partners were Downer and BMD. Commissioning commenced in late 2024 with construction completion in mid-2025.
Camden Community Nursery
The Camden Community Nursery is a purpose-built facility designed to support local biodiversity through the propagation of native plants. It serves as an educational hub providing workshops on sustainable gardening, environmental conservation, and local flora management for the community and schools.
Cobbitty by Mirvac
An 80-hectare, $648 million all-electric masterplanned residential community by Mirvac delivering approximately 900 homes (lot sizes 270-1,000+ sqm) adjacent to the historic Cobbitty township in Camden, south-west Sydney. The community features a proposed lake, village green, neighbourhood centre, playing fields, restored wetland corridors, walking trails and cycleways. Land lots are actively selling with staged releases ongoing. A planning proposal for additional land at 585 and 593 Cobbitty Road and 110 Charles McIntosh Parkway was finalised by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in November 2025 and came into effect December 2025, expanding the development scope.
Camden Town Centre Enhancements
Revitalization of Camden's historic town centre with improved streetscapes, public spaces, heritage conservation, and enhanced retail and dining precincts. The project aims to strengthen Camden's role as a regional centre while preserving its historic character and community identity.
Camden Civic Centre Renewal
A $9.9 million renewal and upgrade of the Camden Civic Centre to modernise the facility and improve its amenities for community and cultural events. The project is funded by the NSW Government and Camden Council.
Camden Town Centre Urban Design Framework
A framework to guide the future development of the Camden Town Centre, focusing on enhancing its unique heritage character while accommodating growth. The plan addresses building design, public spaces, and traffic management.
Spring Farm Riverside
A flagship masterplanned community by Cornish Group comprising 1,100 residential lots alongside the Nepean River, featuring elevated positions with views over Springs Lake and Razorback Mountain. The precinct includes 185 hectares of parklands with boardwalks, BBQ areas, playgrounds, and 24km of bike paths and walkways.
Camden Lakeside Stage 3 & 4 (Elderslie)
Final stages of the established Camden Lakeside golf course community, delivering premium residential lots overlooking the lake and fairways.
6,489 residents of The Oaks - Oakdale are employed, from a labour force of 6,609. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 79.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,066, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The Oaks - Oakdale benefits from a capable labor pool, featuring strong representation in the construction sector, a low unemployment rate of 1.8%, and estimated job growth of 7.6% over the prior year. In March 2026, there were 6,489 local residents in employment, while the unemployment rate sat 2.3% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor force participation was significantly elevated (79.5% relative to 69.1% for Greater Sydney). Census details indicate a substantial 28.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
Resident employment is primarily clustered within the fields of construction, health care & social assistance, along with education & training. The district exhibits a distinct concentration in construction, where the share of employment is 2.4 times the regional average. In contrast, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, accounting for 4.9% of jobs compared to the regional average of 11.5%. A comparison between the Census working population and resident population suggests the district provides relatively few local job opportunities. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that for the 12 months ending March 2026, employment expanded by 7.6% and the overall labor force grew by 7.8%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increase by 1.9%, the labor force expand by 1.9%, and unemployment decrease slightly. Future labor demand in The Oaks - Oakdale can be analyzed using the national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been correlated with the local industry profile to project future employment trajectories. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment composition of The Oaks - Oakdale indicates that local employment is poised to grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (note that this calculations represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in The Oaks - Oakdale is $2,296 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $869 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,930 a year against an average of $77,141. 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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Taxpayer statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal that the income level in the The Oaks - Oakdale SA2 ranks very high on a national scale. The median income for taxpayers in the The Oaks - Oakdale SA2 is $63,930, while the average income is $77,141, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $70,528 (median) and $85,102 (average) as of March 2026. Census findings show household incomes are highly ranked at the 83rd percentile ($2,296 weekly).
The largest income segment consists of 32.8% of households earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,427 residents), which aligns with regional trends where 30.9% of households fall into this bracket. The area displays notable wealth, with 34.9% of households earning in excess of $3,000 per week, which underpins premium local retail and service activity. Housing costs consume 14.3% of income, while these strong earnings place residents in the 84th percentile for disposable income, and the local SEIFA income index ranks in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
The Oaks - Oakdale had 2,960 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,383 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Based on the most recent Census, the dwelling profile in The Oaks - Oakdale consisted of 97.8% separate houses and 2.2% other housing types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the metropolitan Sydney split of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% other housing types. Home ownership rates in The Oaks - Oakdale were significantly higher than in metropolitan Sydney, standing at 37.7%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (51.4%) or occupied by tenants (11.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the district was lower than the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,383, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $410, compared to metropolitan Sydney averages of $2,427 and $470 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage payments in The Oaks - Oakdale are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
The Oaks - Oakdale counted 2,960 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,154 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 13% 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 represent the vast majority of households at 85.3%, consisting of couples with children at 47.1%, couples without children at 29.0%, and single parent families at 8.8%. The remaining 14.7% of households are non-family arrangements, with single-person households representing 13.0% and group households accounting for 1.6% of the total. The median household size of 3.1 residents exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.6% of adults in The Oaks - Oakdale hold a university qualification, including 11.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 500 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 993 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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Educational challenges are apparent in the region, where the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (16.6%) is considerably lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This situation presents both a hurdle and a prospect for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational and technical expertise is highly prevalent, with 43.9% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications from vocational institutions, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (33.3%). Participation in education is highly pronounced, with 30.6% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This figure is comprised of 11.1% of residents in primary schooling, 9.7% in secondary schooling, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in The Oaks - Oakdale reaches 158 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 380 services a week. The typical home sits about 390 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport data shows there are 158 active transit stops in The Oaks - Oakdale, consisting of a bus network. These stops are served by 32 separate routes, which combine to deliver 380 passenger services weekly. Transport access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 390 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to the suburban nature of the area, most workers commute out of the district, and the private car is the primary mode of travel at 95%. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 2.4, which is higher than the regional average.
A significant 28.0% of working residents worked from home (2021 Census; this figure may reflect pandemic-related conditions). The average frequency of transit service is 54 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 2 weekly services per individual stop. The accompanying map plots the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.6% of residents in The Oaks - Oakdale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in The Oaks - Oakdale show excellent outcomes, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality trends and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with younger demographics showing particularly low rates of typical medical conditions. Furthermore, the rate of private health insurance coverage is very high, encompassing roughly 57% of the overall population (~5,956 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most frequent health diagnoses in the locality are arthritis and asthma, which affect 8.1% and 7.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 71.6% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than average. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 16.8% of the local population (1,754 people), which is higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for this older demographic are above average, although they rank lower nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
The Oaks - Oakdale is largely Australian-born, at 88.3% of residents, with 6.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.0%) and English (27.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The Oaks - Oakdale exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 88.3% of residents born in Australia, 91.9% holding citizenship, and 93.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in The Oaks - Oakdale, representing 68.6% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in The Oaks - Oakdale are Australian, representing 32.0% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 17.8%), English, representing 27.0% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 19.0%), and Irish, representing 7.4% of the population.
There are also clear differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Maltese ancestry is notably higher at 4.4% of the population in The Oaks - Oakdale (compared to 1.0% regionally), Croatian at 1.0% (compared to 0.7%), and Italian at 5.4% (compared to 3.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of The Oaks - Oakdale is 38. 25.6% 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 38 years in The Oaks - Oakdale is comparable to the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and matches the national median of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, the area has a larger proportion of young people aged 15 - 24 (15.6%) but a smaller share of residents aged 25 - 34 (10.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 13.5% to 15.6% of the total, and the 75 to 84 bracket rose from 4.5% to 5.7%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 11.3% to 10.0%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.0% to 12.8%.
By 2041, the demographic composition of The Oaks - Oakdale is projected to change significantly. The cohort aged 85 and over will experience the most substantial shift, expanding by 191% (275 people) to reach 420 from 144, while the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 age brackets are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for The Oaks - Oakdale
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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 — 106 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,808 at the 2021 Census → 10,450 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 (123031448). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.