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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Wyong is $850k, with units at $582k. House values have moved 4.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Wyong has an estimated 9,348 residents, up from 9,120 at the 2021 Census — a change of 228 people, or 2.5%. That puts 622 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 evaluation by AreaSearch, the population of Wyong stands at approximately 9,348 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 228 individuals (2.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,120 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 9,341 alongside 50 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With these figures, the population density translates to 622 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per inhabitant and potential for future expansion. The post-census growth rate of 2.5% lags just 0.9 percentage points behind the broader SA4 region (3.4%), showing stable growth dynamics.
The main driver of this population expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 59.1% of the recent population increases. AreaSearch implements the population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, which use 2022 as their baseline year. In cases where specific SA2 regions lack this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. The age group growth rates derived from these sources are projected forward to all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the population is projected to expand at a rate slightly below the national median for statistical divisions, adding 803 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, which translates to a total growth of 8.5% over the 16 years.
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166 new dwellings have been approved in Wyong over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That is 3.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 41% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, 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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Approximately 33 residential building permits have been granted annually in Wyong, accumulating to 166 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 21 approvals have been documented so far. Given that the ratio of new residents per new home averaged just 1 per year between FY-21 and FY-25, the supply of housing matches or exceeds demand, offering buyers more options and creating potential for population growth to outpace projections, while new builds carry an average construction value of $266,000—a figure below the regional average—suggesting more accessible entry prices.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $31.5 million during this financial year, showing active commercial investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, the rate of building approvals per capita in Wyong is 16.0% lower, placing it in the 44th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide, which restricts choices for purchasers and intensifies demand for existing housing stock. This volume of construction is also below the national average, highlighting the mature state of the local market and hinting at potential planning limitations. The mix of new residential projects consists of 41.0% standalone houses and 59.0% medium-to-high density options like townhouses or apartments. Emphasizing higher-density formats helps create more affordable entry-level opportunities and appeals to buyers looking to downpace, investors, and those purchasing their first home. This marks a clear departure from the current housing inventory, which is 80.0% standalone houses, reflecting a decrease in available development sites along with changing lifestyle preferences and the demand for more varied, economical housing types. The ratio of 445 people per dwelling approval indicates a quiet and low-activity development climate. Long-term forecasts indicate Wyong will gain 796 inhabitants by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, residential supply is projected to sufficiently satisfy demand, maintaining a favourable environment for purchasers and potentially supporting growth that surpasses standard projections.
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 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wyong, worth an estimated $2.24 billion. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.1 billion. 18 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and zoning updates are major drivers of local real estate performance. AreaSearch has tracked 19 projects in the region that are anticipated to influence local dynamics. Key projects include the Warnervale Water and Sewer Infrastructure Program, the Wadalba Small Lot Housing Development, the Warnervale Link Road, and the Pacific Highway Upgrade through the Wyong Town Centre, with the associated list detailing the most significant developments.
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Warnervale Water and Sewer Infrastructure Program
A comprehensive infrastructure program supporting the Greater Warnervale growth corridor. Key works include the $82.5 million Mardi Water Treatment Plant upgrade, which involves adding Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) systems to increase capacity to 160 million litres per day. The program also encompasses the $144 million Charmhaven Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade and the completed 9.4km Mardi to Warnervale Pipeline to ensure long-term water security for over 210,000 residents.
Wadalba Small Lot Housing Development
The Wadalba Small Lot Housing Development is part of the Wadalba East Urban Release Area, involving multiple landowners under WELOG, aiming to provide low-density and small lot residential housing with integrated community facilities, parks, walkways, and environmental conservation areas.
Pacific Highway Upgrade through Wyong Town Centre
A major $488 million transport upgrade to duplicate the Pacific Highway to two lanes in each direction through Wyong Town Centre. The project includes replacing the Wyong River road bridge with a new four-lane bridge, upgrading intersections, adding active transport facilities, expanding the Rose Street rail commuter car park, and improving urban amenity.
Warnervale Link Road
A 2.3-kilometre two-lane arterial road linking the Pacific Highway and Britannia Drive at Watanobbi to Albert Warner Drive at Warnervale. The project includes upgrading the Pacific Highway to two lanes in each direction between Cutler Drive and Amy Close. It is designed to support the Greater Warnervale Structure Plan, which anticipates a population increase to over 64,000 by 2041, by providing essential connectivity between the Warnervale growth area and the Wyong town centre.
Sinclair Crescent Housing Development - Wyong
Residential subdivision by Tanstra Developments Pty Ltd at 6 Sinclair Crescent, Wyong. Current proposal indicates approximately 57 new housing lots with access from De Lisle Dr and Casey Dr, on a portion of a ~21ha site. No clear consent published on council or NSW Planning Portal trackers as of 17 Aug 2025; appears to remain at application/assessment stage.
Alison Road Housing Development - Wyong
Residential housing development at 84A Alison Road, Wyong, featuring 56 housing lots to address local housing demand and support community growth.
Pacific Highway Upgrade through Wyong Town Centre
Major road infrastructure project to duplicate the Pacific Highway to two lanes in each direction between Johnson Road, Tuggerah and Cutler Drive, Wyong. Key features include replacing the Wyong River road bridge with a new four-lane bridge and upgrading the Rose Street rail bridge. The project aims to reduce congestion, improve travel times, and enhance safety for all road users while providing new active transport facilities including a dedicated off-road cycleway.
Kooindah Waters Resort
A 23-storey mixed-use building with parking, restaurant, bar, function center, studio units, and apartments. Amenities include a pool, terrace, private pools for penthouses, and a sky bar. The proposal faces opposition and is undergoing legal proceedings.
4,031 residents of Wyong are employed, from a labour force of 4,423. Unemployment sits at 8.9%, with participation at 57.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,174, about 109% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Wyong has a balanced workforce distributed between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 8.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.2% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,031, while the unemployment rate was 4.7% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, showing potential for improvement, and the participation rate of 57.8% was notably lower than Greater Sydney's 69.1%. According to Census data, a moderate 23.2% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. There is a particularly high concentration of workers in health care & social assistance, which employs residents at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for only 4.6% of the workforce in Wyong compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The ratio of 0.6 local jobs for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12-month period ending March 2026, employment grew by 3.2% while the total labour force grew by 3.5%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9%, labor force growth of 1.9%, and a slight reduction in unemployment. Long-term labor trends can be further understood through the May-25 national employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment paths. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by industry. Applying these industry-specific projections to the employment structure of Wyong indicates that local employment is projected to grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not integrate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wyong is $1,214 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $624 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,942 a year against an average of $58,234. 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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The median taxpayer income in the Wyong SA2 is $48,942, with an average taxpayer income of $58,234, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are below the national averages, contrasting with the median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 recorded in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimated figures would be approximately $53,993 for the median and $64,244 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in Wyong all rank at the 14th percentile nationally.
The local earnings distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which includes 27.5% of residents (2,570 people), aligning closely with regional trends where 30.9% of the population falls into this category. Housing affordability issues are significant, with residents retaining only 78.6% of their income, placing the area in the 11th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wyong had 3,484 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 7% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,690 a month. Rent absorbs 29.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Wyong at the time of the latest Census consisted of 79.7% standalone houses and 20.3% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Wyong stood at 30.3%, which is higher than the Sydney metropolitan rate, while the remaining homes were occupied under a mortgage (29.3%) or rented (40.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,690, which is well below the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $360, compared to $470 in metro Sydney.
On a national level, Wyong's mortgage repayments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are lower than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wyong counted 3,484 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 29% 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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Family households constitute the majority of homes at 66.3%, consisting of 23.2% couples with children, 23.9% couples without children, and 17.8% single-parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 33.7% of the total, with single-person households accounting for 29.3% and group households making up 4.3%. The median household size of 2.4 residents is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.5% of adults in Wyong hold a university qualification, including 10.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.5% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,523 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 967 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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The region presents educational opportunities for improvement, as university graduation rates stand at 14.5%, which is considerably lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 40.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding a vocational credential, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 30.5%. The proportion of residents participating in education is quite high, with 29.6% of the population enrolled in formal learning.
This group includes 9.8% in primary schools, 8.1% in secondary schools, and 3.6% enrolled in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wyong reaches 118 stops on 85 routes, timetabled for about 4,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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An analysis of public transport reveals 118 active transit stops in Wyong, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops support 85 unique routes that deliver a total of 4,568 passenger trips each week. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 178 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 88% of commuters, followed by trains at 5%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.2.
Additionally, 23.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit service frequency averages 652 trips per day across all active routes, which translates to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinates of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.6% of residents in Wyong report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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 highlight notable challenges in Wyong, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality trends and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, which are prevalent across both younger and older cohorts, combined with a very low rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 48% of the population (~4,505 people). This rate is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported in the locality are mental health conditions and arthritis, which affect 11.9% and 9.9% of residents, respectively, while 60.6% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The population of working age faces significant health difficulties, marked by higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.2% of the population (1,884 people), compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes present some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring those of the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wyong is largely Australian-born, at 82.4% of residents, with 10.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.8%) and English (29.7%). 5.2% 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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Wyong exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity compared to average benchmarks, with citizens making up 86.4% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 82.4%, and English-only speakers at home representing 89.5%. Christianity is the primary religion in the area, practiced by 53.1% of residents, which is higher than the 49.2% rate recorded across Greater Sydney. In terms of family heritage, the three largest ancestry groups in Wyong are Australian at 29.8% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 17.8%, English at 29.7%, which is higher than the regional average of 19.0%, and Irish at 7.2%.
There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Australian Aboriginal residents make up 5.2% of Wyong's population compared to 1.3% regionally, Spanish residents represent 0.6% compared to 0.6% regionally, and Maori residents represent 0.8% compared to 0.4% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wyong is 40. 24.5% 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 Wyong is 40 years, which is slightly older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is a higher concentration of residents in the 55 - 64 age bracket (12.9% locally) and a lower concentration in the 25 - 34 age bracket (12.2%). Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 6.0% to 7.3%, while the 45 to 54 age bracket has decreased from 13.2% to 12.6%. Demographic forecasts indicate that Wyong's age structure will shift considerably by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age group projected to grow by 224 people (33%) from 681 to 906.
The combined cohorts aged 65 and older are expected to make up 71% of all population growth, showing the aging trend of the area, while the 35 to 44 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wyong
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 10 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 50 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,120 at the 2021 Census → 9,348 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 (102021057). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.