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The median house price in Willoughby is $3.92m, with units at $1.47m. House values have moved 3.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Willoughby has an estimated 14,342 residents, up from 12,996 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,346 people, or 10.4%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 454 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 83.1% of that increase. That puts 4,672 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Willoughby stands at approximately 14,342 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,346 people (10.4%) from the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 12,996 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 13,771 from June 2025 alongside 454 validated new addresses identified since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 4,671 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top 10% of all areas analyzed by AreaSearch nationwide and highlighting the competitive demand for local land.
The area's 10.4% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (5.9%) and the state, establishing it as a local growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 83.1% of the total population increase during recent timeframes, though interstate migration and natural increase also made positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes projections for each SA2 region published by the ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas where this dataset is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are substituted. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are projected forward to the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks point to a rate of population growth positioned slightly below the national median, with the local population projected to increase by 790 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a long-term expansion of 1.5% over the 16 years.
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784 new dwellings have been approved in Willoughby over the past five years, an average of 156 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 180 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 10% 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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Willoughby averages approximately 156 residential building approvals annually, with a total of 784 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 29 approvals registered during FY-26 to date. Given that only 0.7 people moved to the neighborhood for every new home constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the volume of housing supply is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand, offering buyers more choices and allowing for population gains that could exceed baseline forecasts. Newly approved dwellings carry an average estimated construction cost of $512,000, which points to developers focusing their activity on high-end, premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $25.2 million this financial year, showing ongoing investment in the local business sector. Relative to Greater Sydney, Willoughby generates 91.0% more residential building activity per capita, ensuring a wide selection for prospective purchasers despite a recent moderation in construction volume. This building rate is substantially higher than the national benchmark, demonstrating clear developer interest. Approved construction is composed of 10.0% detached houses and 90.0% medium-to-high density formats like townhouses and apartments. This concentration on denser housing options creates more affordable points of entry and holds strong appeal for downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock (where houses make up 60.0%), reflecting a scarcity of vacant land, shifting lifestyle habits, and affordability pressures. The ratio of 451 people per approved dwelling indicates a highly developed, stable market. Projections indicate that Willoughby will add 219 residents by 2041, based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimation. At the current pace of construction, incoming residential supply is well-positioned to satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially facilitating growth above current population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Willoughby, worth an estimated $1.1 billion. A further 164 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $48.7 billion. 38 are already under construction and 75 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include Aurora Willoughby, Heart Of Willoughby, Willoughby Grounds, and The Quarry Naremburn, with the primary projects of local relevance listed below.
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Aurora Willoughby
Boutique collection of 12 luxury 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments setting a new benchmark in high-end living. Inspired by nature and defined by architectural elegance, featuring contemporary design with premium finishes and landscaped spaces integrated with natural surroundings. Developed by Sun Property Group with Datlas as builder, featuring sophisticated light-filled interiors, open-plan entertaining spaces, generous terraces, and hanging gardens. Located at the gateway to Willoughby village with proximity to transport connectivity.
Willoughby Grounds
Willoughby Grounds is a boutique residential development featuring 164 apartments across five buildings: Lawson, Walter, Fleming, Hallstrom, and Wickham. Each building reflects Willoughby's industrial heritage with designs inspired by tanneries, pottery, blacksmiths, logging, and brickworks. The five residential buildings reach up to eight storeys, creating 164 one to four-bedroom apartments over basement parking at 1-27A Walter Street and 452-460 Willoughby Road. This two-stage development, designed by Architecture Urbaneia with interiors by DKO and landscape by John Lock & Associates, is developed by First Quadrant Properties in partnership with Qualitas.It includes communal rooftop gardens, green spaces, and is backing onto the Channel Nine site development. Construction is underway with completion expected mid-2025. The project is valued at approximately $75 million.
Heart Of Willoughby
A $95-million transformation including a three-story club, luxury senior living apartments, an aged care facility, and amenities.
Coronation Archer Street Chatswood
A $250 million, 32-storey State Significant Development delivering over 150 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments and penthouses, including 41 affordable units. Ground-level podium provides approximately 2,500sqm of retail and commercial space. A heritage-listed building on site is sensitively restored for fine dining and wellness uses, complemented by communal landscaped open space. Designed by Woods Bagot. Groundbreaking occurred April 2025 with completion targeted Q1 2027.
Areas 18-20 St Leonards South
Residential development within the St Leonards South precinct, involving demolition of existing structures and construction of five residential flat buildings with 207 apartments, basement parking, and communal open space, contributing to urban renewal and increased housing density.
The Quarry Naremburn
Boutique collection of 28 luxury apartments and townhouses set within a landscaped former quarry site in Naremburn. The project is currently under construction.
Goodman Artarmon Data Centre
Major data centre development by Goodman Group on former ABC studios site. Seven-storey, 80MW facility on 1.4ha site with $845.85 million investment.
Chatswood Dive Site Build-to-Rent Precinct
Redevelopment of the former Sydney Metro Chatswood Dive site into a major mixed-use district, featuring 180 essential worker build-to-rent apartments in a 23-storey building for Stage 1, up to 1,500 total dwellings across the masterplan, central green space, retail, and community restoration of historic Mowbray House.
6,967 residents of Willoughby are employed, from a labour force of 7,274. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 65.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,448, about 87% 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 local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with a strong concentration of workers in the technology sector, a local unemployment rate of 4.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.0% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,967, with the unemployment rate closely matching the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney, while the participation rate lagged slightly behind at 65.4% compared to the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census data indicates that a high proportion of employed residents (62.0%) worked from home, though this figure likely reflects the influence of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
Resident employment is heavily weighted toward professional & technical services, financial & insurance services, and health care & social assistance. Local specialization is particularly pronounced in professional & technical services, where the concentration of jobs is 1.6 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, construction jobs are underrepresented, accounting for 5.3% of employment compared to 8.6% across the region. The comparison between the number of local jobs and the size of the resident workforce suggests that this predominantly residential suburb offers limited employment opportunities within its own boundaries. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026, the count of employed residents rose by 2.0% and the total labor force grew by 1.4%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. Over the same period in Greater Sydney, employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment saw a minor reduction. Future local demand patterns can be contextualized using national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate future trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by industry. Projecting these national sectoral trends onto the local workforce profile suggests employment in Willoughby could grow by 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population growth forecasts).
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Median household income in Willoughby is $2,880 a week (about $150,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,160 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $76,041 a year against an average of $142,415. The average runs 87% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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AreaSearch's analysis of the latest postcode-level ATO statistics for the financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the Willoughby SA2 recorded a median income of $76,041 and an average income of $142,415. These figures sit within the top national percentile and compare to median and average figures of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $83,888 (median) and $157,112 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in Willoughby are highly positioned, placing between the 88th and 95th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows a dominant high-income segment, with 38.7% of residents (5,550 people) in the $4000+ weekly bracket, contrasting with the wider metropolitan pattern where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is largest at 30.9%. This economic strength is reflected in the 48.6% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which supports local retail spending. High housing costs account for 15.7% of household income, but strong overall earnings keep disposable income levels at the 95th percentile, placing the area in the 10th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Willoughby had 4,504 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 28% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $596 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 96% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Willoughby consisted of 59.9% detached houses and 40.2% multi-unit dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other formats), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across Greater Sydney. Home ownership rates in the area were notably higher than the metropolitan average at 37.2%, with remaining households holding a mortgage (33.1%) or renting (29.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,600 and the median weekly rent of $596 were both significantly higher than the respective Sydney metropolitan figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, Willoughby's mortgage payments are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are similarly well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Willoughby counted 4,504 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,970 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 84% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 20% 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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Families make up the majority of households in the area at 77.3%, consisting of couples with children (42.6%), couples without children (22.4%), and single-parent households (11.1%). Non-family households account for the remaining 22.7%, consisting of single-person households at 20.3% and group housing arrangements at 2.5%. The median household size of 2.8 persons is slightly larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.4% of adults in Willoughby hold a university qualification, including 34.1% with a bachelor degree and 14.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 10.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,244 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,152 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Residents of Willoughby exhibit high levels of educational attainment, with 52.4% of those aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, compared to national and state averages of 30.4% and 32.2% respectively. This educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 34.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (14.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 20.2% of residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (10.0%). Enrolment rates in formal education are high, with 32.8% of the local population currently studying.
This student population includes 12.0% attending primary school, 9.1% in secondary education, and 6.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Willoughby reaches 74 stops on 63 routes, timetabled for about 3,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure in the area includes 74 active transport stops, serviced by bus routes. A total of 63 routes run through the suburb, providing 3,607 passenger journeys each week. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 134 meters from the nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area. Private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 72%, followed by bus transit at 12% and walking at 7%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.1 cars per household. A high proportion of residents (62.0%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working conditions.
Public transport services average 515 trips per day across all local routes, which represents approximately 48 weekly departures for each individual transit stop.
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75.9% of residents in Willoughby report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 83.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 for Willoughby show strong results, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, which reveal low rates of common illnesses across all age brackets. The rate of private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 84% of the population (12,018 people) covered, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common chronic conditions reported locally, affecting 6.9% and 5.8% of residents respectively. Conversely, 75.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 16.5% of the local population (2,366 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Seniors in the area display positive health outcomes, with national health rankings aligning closely with the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.0% of Willoughby residents were born overseas and 29.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.7%) and Australian (20.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Willoughby displays notable cultural diversity, with overseas-born residents making up 35.0% of the population and 29.2% of households speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, represented by 52.6% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is among those identifying as Jewish, who comprise 0.9% of the population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. The top three reported ancestries in the area are English at 21.7%, Australian at 20.2%, and Other at 11.8%. There are also distinct differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Croatian backgrounds overrepresented at 1.4% (compared to 0.7% regionally), Chinese backgrounds at 11.4% (compared to 8.4%), and Korean backgrounds at 0.9% (compared to 1.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Willoughby is 41. 22.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Willoughby is 41 years, which is higher than the metropolitan Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is overrepresented locally at 16.2% of the population, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are underrepresented at 8.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.0% to 14.4%, while the 35 to 44 age bracket decreased from 15.8% to 14.1% and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.8% to 14.6%. Population modeling suggests the local age distribution will shift by 2041, with the 65 to 74 cohort projected to grow by 28% (adding 328 residents to total 1,500).
Residents aged 65 and over are expected to account for 52% of total population growth, while decreases are projected in the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Willoughby
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Dec 2025 8 months ago all 4 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 Dec 2025. | ||
| 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 — 454 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,996 at the 2021 Census → 14,342 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 (121011687). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.