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The median house price in Warragamba - Silverdale is $1.27m, with units at $515k. House values have moved 6.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Warragamba - Silverdale has an estimated 7,547 residents, up from 6,025 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,522 people, or 25.3%. Growth has averaged 5.1% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. 228 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 63.6% of that increase. That puts 119 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 population of Warragamba - Silverdale stands at approximately 7,547 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,522 residents (25.3%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 6,025 people. This updated total is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 7,544 alongside 228 validated new addresses recorded following the Census. With a population density of 118 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space and room to accommodate future expansion. The community's 25.3% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader state and the SA4 region (6.3%), establishing it as an area leader in growth.
Inflow from interstate migration served as the principal demographic driver, generating roughly 63.6% of recent population additions, with natural increase and overseas arrivals also contributing positively. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 regions. For locations lacking this coverage, AreaSearch incorporates NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year. Cohort growth rates by age derived from these datasets are applied to model demographic shifts from 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the area is anticipated to register population gains above the national median for statistical regions, adding 1,090 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP statistics, which translates to a cumulative expansion of 14.4% across the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
541 new dwellings have been approved in Warragamba - Silverdale over the past five years, an average of 108 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 104 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% 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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Dwelling approvals in Warragamba - Silverdale have run at approximately 108 residential units per year, accumulating to 541 authorized residences over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because the area has welcomed an average of 3.1 new residents per completed dwelling annually over the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), construction volume remains considerably lower than local demand, typically generating competitive bidding environments and upward price pressure. Newly built homes carry an average construction value of $389,000—a level below regional benchmarks—offering relatively accessible entry points.
Concurrently, $4.0 million in commercial building approvals was authorized in the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the neighborhood. Per capita building activity in Warragamba - Silverdale sits 169.0% higher than the Greater Sydney baseline, providing additional opportunities for purchasers despite an easing in the rate of construction recently. This elevated tempo also exceeds national benchmarks, reflecting firm developer enthusiasm. Detached houses account for 98.0% of recent builds with townhouses or apartments comprising the remaining 2.0%, reinforcing the low-density, family-oriented environment favored by buyers wanting spacious surroundings. With roughly 118 people per dwelling approval, the district exhibits distinct characteristics of an expanding market. Projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release indicate that Warragamba - Silverdale will add 1,087 residents leading up to 2041. Under prevailing building volumes, residential development appears well placed to satisfy demographic requirements, supporting constructive purchasing dynamics and potentially facilitating expansion beyond current estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Warragamba - Silverdale. A further 135 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $98.1 billion. 54 are already under construction and 45 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. 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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Regional momentum is heavily shaped by major planning, project, and infrastructure undertakings. AreaSearch has identified 3 projects expected to influence the district, with principal developments including the Warragamba Dam Raising Project, Western Sydney Pumped Hydro Project, West Link Business Park, and South West Growth Area, with key details provided below.
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Warragamba Dam Raising Project
A proposed project to raise the Warragamba Dam wall by 14m to increase temporary storage capacity for flood mitigation in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley. The project has faced significant public and environmental scrutiny, and its status on the NSW Planning Portal is 'Withdrawn', though it was previously declared a Critical State Significant Infrastructure project. Opponents argue it would facilitate development on flood-prone land and impact the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area and Indigenous heritage sites.
Western Sydney Pumped Hydro Project
A proposed 1-gigawatt (GW) pumped hydro energy storage project by ZEN Energy, located on a retired coal industry site near Lake Burragorang. This project aims to provide up to eight continuous hours of 'firming' energy, essential for stabilizing NSW's electricity grid. It is expected to power 500,000 homes and create 1,500 construction jobs, with operations potentially beginning by 2031 if approvals are secured. ZEN Energy's Western Sydney Pumped Hydro aims to repurpose a disused coal washery site near Lake Burragorang, 24 km upstream from Warragamba Dam, with a one-gigawatt / eight-gigawatt-hour capacity.
Badgerys Creek Fire Station
A new fire station on Adams Road in Luddenham, crucial for supporting key routes to and from the Western Sydney International Airport and the broader South Western Sydney road network.
Luddenham Village Revitalisation Plan (Interim Strategy)
An interim strategy to guide the revitalisation of Luddenham town centre, aiming to create an activated and vibrant local centre within the Agribusiness Precinct. The final plan will be developed through ongoing consultation.
Luddenham Resource Recovery Facility
Construction and operation of a facility capable of processing up to 600,000 tonnes of construction, demolition, commercial, and industrial waste annually.
Barings Luddenham Industrial Park
A 19.4-hectare state significant development (SSD-48438209) delivering approximately 70,000 sqm of premium industrial warehousing and corporate office accommodation across seven buildings at the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. Facility sizes range from 1,000 to 30,000 sqm across three lots. Approved 28 April 2025, with construction commencing mid-2025 and leasing available from Q3 2026. Located less than 2km from Western Sydney International Airport (Nancy-Bird Walton), adjacent to the Northern Road and Elizabeth Drive intersection, serving logistics, agribusiness and advanced manufacturing sectors.The development includes an onsite cafe, open landscape areas, stormwater infrastructure and estate-wide landscaping.
Barings Luddenham Industrial Park
A 19.4-hectare State Significant Development warehousing and distribution estate within the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. The project delivers approximately 63,500 to 70,000 square metres of premium warehouse and office space across seven flexible buildings. Key amenities include an onsite cafe, estate road networks, extensive landscaping, and waterway rehabilitation. Located less than 2km from the new Western Sydney International Airport, it is designed to support over 600 construction and ongoing roles. Construction commenced in mid-2025 with the first facilities targeted for completion in late 2026.
Western Sydney Airport Business Park
Western Sydney Airport business park features warehouses, offices, retail, hotel with 154 rooms, conference facilities, and commercial offices as part of the Aerotropolis project, aimed at supporting industries, logistics, and retail businesses.
4,164 residents of Warragamba - Silverdale are employed, from a labour force of 4,230. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 73.0%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 6,120, about 81% 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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A balanced mix of professional and trades-based workers characterizes Warragamba - Silverdale, where the construction trade demonstrates particularly robust presence and joblessness remains low at 1.6%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,164, while the local unemployment rate sits 2.6% beneath the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, accompanied by standard labor participation of 73.0% (relative to 68.9% across Greater Sydney). Census figures indicated that 27.9% of local workers performed their duties from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is concentrated primarily in construction, health care & social assistance, alongside education & training.
Construction demonstrates the highest degree of local specialization, capturing a workforce proportion 2.4 times that of the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.0% of local jobs, underperforming the Greater Sydney benchmark of 11.5%. Comparing the Census count of locally situated workers against resident employees points to a limited base of internal employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the 12 months to March 2026, the local labor pool contracted by 3.8% and total jobs fell by 4.1%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced 1.9% employment growth, a 1.9% increase in its labor force, and a slight reduction in joblessness. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements across Warragamba - Silverdale. Over five-year and ten-year horizons, nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though trajectories vary widely by sector. Mapping these industry projections against the local job composition indicates employment growth of 6.0% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (calculated as an illustrative weighted model excluding localized population dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Warragamba - Silverdale is $2,330 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $969 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,676 a year against an average of $75,328. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal that the Warragamba - Silverdale SA2 recorded a median income of $67,676 and an average income of $75,328. This compares favorably against nationwide figures and sits alongside Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $74,660 (median) and $83,102 (average) as of March 2026. Data from Census 2021 places local family, household, and individual earnings between the 75th and 84th percentiles across Australia.
A significant 35.9% of residents (2,709 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, matching broader trends where 30.9% earn within this band. Local purchasing power is reinforced by 34.4% of workers receiving upwards of $3,000 each week, sustaining higher-end retail and commercial services. While housing costs absorb 15.7% of earnings, solid remuneration ensures disposable income sits in the 83rd percentile, positioning the locality in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Warragamba - Silverdale had 1,884 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $416 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,383 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to findings from the most recent Census, the housing stock in Warragamba - Silverdale is composed of 99.0% separate houses and 1.0% alternate dwelling types (encompassing semi-detached properties, apartments, and other configurations), contrasting with 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternate dwellings across the Sydney metropolitan area. Full home ownership reached 30.2%, exceeding metropolitan levels, while 56.9% of properties carried a mortgage and 12.9% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage obligations settled at $2,383, below the Sydney metropolitan figure of $2,427, while weekly median rents stood at $416 relative to $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
Nationally, the area's mortgage repayments sit well above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Warragamba - Silverdale counted 1,884 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,360 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 14% 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 constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 84.8% of all households, consisting of couples with children (48.1%), childless couples (26.4%), and single parent families (9.6%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 15.2%, divided between single-person households at 14.1% and group living arrangements at 1.1%. With a median household size of 3.1 people, the locality tracks above the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.2% of adults in Warragamba - Silverdale hold a university qualification, including 9.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 80% of areas nationally. A further 35.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 422 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 954 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 educational attainment shows notable divergence in the area, with 13.2% of residents holding a university degree compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. This variance highlights clear potential for educational engagement programs. Among degree holders, Bachelor programs represent 9.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 44.3% of individuals aged 15 and above possessing practical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificate-level awards (35.0%). A substantial 28.7% of local residents are actively engaged in formal study. This cohort comprises 11.0% attending primary school, 8.5% in secondary education, and 2.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Warragamba - Silverdale reaches 74 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 260 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.2 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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Local transit analysis identifies 74 active bus stops operating across Warragamba - Silverdale. These access points are served by 21 separate routes that generate 262 passenger services each week. Access to public transit is favorable, with residents generally residing 228 meters from their nearest stop. Given the area's residential profile, outbound travel dominates, and private motor vehicles serve as the main commuting option at 95%. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 2.2 per home, outpacing the regional figure. Meanwhile, 27.9% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting potential pandemic influences.
Transit services maintain an average frequency of 37 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop.
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71.1% of residents in Warragamba - Silverdale report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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Assessments of mortality metrics and chronic illness by AreaSearch indicate positive health outcomes overall for Warragamba - Silverdale. Long-term medical diagnoses remain low across the broader community but rise above national rates within older cohorts, while private healthcare coverage is substantial at roughly 57% of residents (~4,271 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent ongoing conditions locally, reported by 8.2% and 7.5% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 71.1% of residents reported no medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents under the age of 65 experience above-average wellness indicators.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 11.8% of the local population (886 people), below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, though this demographic registers lower nationally relative to younger cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Warragamba - Silverdale is largely Australian-born, at 89.5% of residents, with 8.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.9%) and English (25.5%). 3.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity place Warragamba - Silverdale below broader averages, with 89.5% of residents born in Australia, 93.9% holding citizenship, and 91.7% speaking solely English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 67.3% of the community, which stands above the 49.2% recorded across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Warragamba - Silverdale are Australian at 29.9% (exceeding the regional share of 17.8%), English at 25.5% (above the regional mark of 19.0%), and Maltese at 6.5% (substantially above the 1.0% regional level). Other backgrounds display distinct concentrations relative to regional figures, including Croatian at 1.4% (against 0.7% regionally), Serbian at 0.7% (against 0.5%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Warragamba - Silverdale is 34, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.0% 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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Demographics in Warragamba - Silverdale skew younger, with children and young adults (0 - 24) representing 36.5% of the population as at August 2026, relative to 30.4% in Greater Sydney, while senior residents (65+) account for 11.8% compared to the regional figure of 15.5%. As at August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age at 34, a decrease from 35 at the 2021 Census and 3 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during that Census. The most noticeable transition since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 age bracket, which fell from 26.1% to an estimated 22.8%.
By 2041, senior age groups are projected to represent the majority of expansion, adding 552 residents (62%) to reach 1,439.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Warragamba - Silverdale
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 228 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,025 at the 2021 Census → 7,547 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 (124031465). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.