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The median house price in Aberglasslyn is $860k, with units at $706k. House values have moved 6.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Aberglasslyn has an estimated 6,786 residents, up from 6,552 at the 2021 Census — a change of 234 people, or 3.6%. That puts 1,091 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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Based on scrutiny of ABS demographic adjustments for the surrounding district, combined with address records verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Aberglasslyn is estimated to be approximately 6,786 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 234 people (3.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,552 people. The shift is calculated from a resident base of 6,532, calculated by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an extra 90 validated new addresses post-Census. This population count yields a density of 1,091 persons per square kilometer, a ratio that aligns closely with typical figures recorded in AreaSearch assessments.
Throughout the previous ten years, the suburb of Aberglasslyn has shown steady expansion with a 2.4% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the wider SA4 region. Demographic gains in the locality were chiefly propelled by arrivals from other states, accounting for roughly 68.0% of total growth during recent times, though all indicators including natural increase and international arrivals remained positive. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base point. In cases where SA2 sectors lack this coverage, AreaSearch implements the NSW State Government SA2-level forecasts, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base point. Growth percentages by age bracket from these files are also utilized across all sectors for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, a substantial rise in residents is predicted for the top quarter of Australian non-metropolitan zones, with the suburb of Aberglasslyn anticipated to expand by 1,969 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing an overall rise of 25.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
106 new dwellings have been approved in Aberglasslyn over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 71% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records mapped from regional files, Aberglasslyn has averaged approximately 21 residential approvals annually, with an estimated 106 approvals over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 25 recorded during FY-26. Averaging 1.3 new residents per year per residential approval over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), supply and demand indicators appear balanced, leading to steady market conditions, though recent figures indicate this has adjusted to 0 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, indicating an improved balance.
Newly built properties have an average cost of $358,000. Furthermore, $99,000 in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, showing a mainly residential profile. In comparison to the Rest of NSW, building volume in Aberglasslyn is significantly lower, tracking 73.0% below the regional per capita benchmark. This limited delivery of new housing units generally supports demand and values for existing stock. This level of activity also falls below the national benchmark, highlighting the established state of the local area and indicating potential planning restrictions. New building activity consists of 71.0% standalone houses and 29.0% medium and high-density projects, maintaining the suburban feel with a focus on houses that attract buyers looking for space. This marks a clear departure from current local housing stock (which stands at 92.0% houses), indicating a declining volume of developable land and mirroring evolving lifestyle demands and a requirement for more varied, lower-cost options. Recording roughly 318 people per approval, Aberglasslyn represents a low density area. Future forecasts indicate Aberglasslyn will add 1,715 residents by 2041 (taking the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). At current construction volumes, new housing supply could struggle to keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and encouraging upward price movements.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Aberglasslyn
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Aberglasslyn, worth an estimated $29 million. A further 38 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.65 billion. 11 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major construction works and planning decisions. A total of 11 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Principal works include the Melville Ford Bridge Replacement (Milton Morris Bridge), Max McMahon Oval Amenities Redevelopment, Dalmore Park Employment Hub, and the Aberglasslyn Childcare Centre, with the details of the most significant projects presented below.
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Melville's Milton Morris Bridge
Replacement of the former one-lane timber Melville Ford Bridge with a new dual-lane elevated concrete bridge approximately 6.7 metres higher to improve flood resilience, safety and connectivity. Following flood damage during 2025, repairs were completed and construction progressed through late 2025. As of February 2026, barrier works, approach road earthworks and final roadworks are underway with the project reported back on track for completion by mid-2026.
Improving flood accessibility for Oakhampton Heights
Construction of a new 650m access road to improve accessibility for residents of Oakhampton Heights during minor flooding. The new road will be approximately 2.6m higher than the existing Scobies Lane.
Aberglasslyn Childcare Centre
Purpose-built 101-place early learning centre developed by MHM Construction Group. The centre was completed following construction during 2024 and is now operating as The Grove Academy Aberglasslyn, providing long day care for the growing Aberglasslyn community.
Wattle Lane, Aberglasslyn
Wattle Lane is a 24-villa infill development at 262-264 Aberglasslyn Road, Aberglasslyn, offering brand-new single and double-storey homes with two and three bedrooms, single or double garages, ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning and premium finishes. Developed by MHM Construction Group following a 2023 development application for 24 units with strata title subdivision, the project targeted completion in late 2024 and has since progressed through sales, with only a small number of villas remaining as of April 2026.The site is close to McKeachies Shopping Centre and both Rutherford Public School and Rutherford Technology High School.
Max McMahon Oval Amenities Redevelopment
A new $3.1 million amenities building has been completed at Max McMahon Oval, Rutherford, replacing a facility dating from the early 1970s. Funded by a $3 million grant from the Australian Government's Investing in Our Communities Program with a $100,000 contribution from Maitland City Council, the building includes four unisex changerooms, accessible public amenities, a canteen, first aid and referee rooms, a timekeeping room, tiered seating with an outdoor covered area, and accessible entries and pathways.The upgrade primarily benefits Maitland Saints AFL Club and Western Suburbs Cricket Club, both of which were consulted throughout design and helped secure the grant funding. The building officially opened in early 2026.
Sarroff's Shop Mixed Use Development
Redevelopment of the historic Sarroff's Shop site involving alterations and additions to existing structures. The project includes the demolition of rear buildings and the construction of new amenities, including a cool room and storage, to formalise and enhance mixed-use operations for a cafe, restaurant, and real estate office. A Section 4.55(1A) modification was lodged in August 2025 regarding construction conditions.
Dalmore Park Employment Hub
Dalmore Park is a 150-hectare master-planned employment and innovation precinct in Rutherford, serving as a major economic driver for the Hunter Region. The development is designed to integrate advanced manufacturing, logistics, health, education, and retail services. As of May 2026, the project is progressing through the strategic planning phase with the 'Draft Dalmore Business and Innovation Precinct Development Control Plan (DCP)' currently on public exhibition by Maitland City Council to guide the site's future layout and sustainable infrastructure.
Multi-Unit Residential Development at 266 Aberglasslyn Road
Construction of 12 new residential units comprising 8 three-bedroom and 4 two-bedroom dwellings in a modern Hamptons-style design, enhancing housing options in the suburb.
2,927 residents of Aberglasslyn are employed, from a labour force of 3,027. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 60.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,373, about 79% 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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Aberglasslyn possesses a balanced workforce distributed across professional and trade roles, with key service sectors strongly represented, alongside an unemployment rate of just 3.3%, using AreaSearch compilations of regional statistical data. As of March 2026, 2,927 locals are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.8% lower than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while labor force participation matches the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census data reveals a moderate 18.9% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions should be kept in mind. The primary employment fields for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and mining.
The area displays a high concentration in mining, with local employment share reaching 4.1 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.9% of the local workforce, compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. This mostly residential locality appears to present limited employment prospects internally, as shown by the comparison of Census workers to resident population. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader geographical sectors, during the 12 months ending March 2026, labor force counts contracted by 3.2% alongside an employment reduction of 2.9%, which drove unemployment down by 0.3 percentage points. This differs from Regional NSW, where employment contracted by 0.9%, the labor force dropped by 0.4%, and unemployment climbed by 0.5 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective future demand in Aberglasslyn. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to calculate potential growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, projected expansion varies widely by industry sector. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto the local workforce mix suggests local employment will rise by 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this is a direct weighting extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Aberglasslyn is $2,147 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $881 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,472 a year against an average of $76,272. 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 most recent postcode level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that personal earnings in the suburb of Aberglasslyn are very high by national standards, with the median recorded at $60,472 and the average at $76,272. This compares to Regional NSW averages of $52,390 for median income and $65,215 for average income. Adjusted for Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, present valuations would stand at roughly $66,713 (median) and $84,143 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and individual earnings in Aberglasslyn sit around the 69th percentile across Australia.
The income distribution demonstrates that the largest cohort includes 39.6% of residents (2,687 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring trends in the metropolitan zone where 29.9% occupy the same bracket. Elevated housing expenses account for 16.0% of earnings, yet healthy incomes ensure disposable funds remain at the 75th percentile, while the local SEIFA income score falls into the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Aberglasslyn had 2,143 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Aberglasslyn, measured during the most recent Census, consisted of 92.4% standalone houses and 7.6% alternative housing types (townhouses, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional NSW where standalone houses made up 82.6% and alternative dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Outright home ownership in Aberglasslyn was behind the Regional NSW benchmark of 22.3%, with the remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (45.5%) or rented (32.2%). The median monthly home loan payment in the area was significantly higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,950, while the median weekly rent stood at $430, compared to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330.
Across Australia, mortgage payments in Aberglasslyn exceed the national average of $1,863, and rent prices are notably above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Aberglasslyn counted 2,143 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 84.6%, consisting of 43.5% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 14.1% single parents. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.4%, with single-person households at 13.2% and group homes accounting for 2.2% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people exceeds the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.2% of adults in Aberglasslyn hold a university qualification, including 10.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 35.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The locality presents educational disparities, with university degree completion (14.2%) tracking significantly below the NSW state average of 32.2%. This situation presents both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate studies (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 46.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (35.4%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 33.1% of the population actively participating in formal study.
This includes 13.2% attending primary school, 8.0% in secondary school, and 3.8% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Aberglasslyn reaches 40 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 330 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 tracking shows 40 active transit stops in Aberglasslyn, consisting of bus services. These locations are serviced by 30 separate routes, which combine to deliver 328 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is classified as excellent, with typical resident transit access points located 180 meters away. Being a mainly residential area, most workers travel out of the area for employment, and private vehicles remain the primary travel mode at 97%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. Around 18.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by pandemic conditions).
Transit service frequency averages 46 runs per day across all active routes, which equates to roughly 8 weekly services for each individual stop.
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68.3% of residents in Aberglasslyn report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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 point to notable issues in Aberglasslyn, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and the presence of long-term conditions across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, at roughly 57% of the population (~3,872 people). This compares to a rate of 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the locality were psychological conditions and asthma, affecting 10.4 and 9.5% of the population, respectively, while 68.3% of residents reported having no long-term illnesses, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Working-age individuals exhibit higher than average rates of chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over make up 9.1% of the population (617 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW figure of 23.4%. Senior health metrics present some issues, with national percentiles generally matching those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Aberglasslyn is largely Australian-born, at 89.5% of residents, with 7.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.5%) and English (29.6%). 5.5% 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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Aberglasslyn displays lower levels of cultural variation than average, with 89.5% of residents born in Australia, 93.2% holding citizenship, and 92.5% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 57.3% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' place of birth), the three largest heritages in Aberglasslyn are Australian, representing 32.5% of the population, English, representing 29.6%, and Irish, representing 7.3%. Certain other ethnic backgrounds show distinct variations: Australian Aboriginal is highly represented at 5.5% of Aberglasslyn (compared to 4.6% across the region), Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%) and Maltese at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Aberglasslyn is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 31.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 32 years in Aberglasslyn is much lower than the Regional NSW median of 43 and also below the national average of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, Aberglasslyn has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (16.5%) but fewer people aged 65 - 74 (5.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.9% to 14.9% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort has dropped from 17.2% to 16.0%. By 2041, Aberglasslyn is projected to experience major shifts in age distribution, led by the 25 to 34 age bracket which is forecast to grow by 37% (412 people), increasing from 1,119 to 1,532.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Aberglasslyn
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 Suburb (SAL) 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 | Aug 2026 this month all 5 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 90 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,552 at the 2021 Census → 6,786 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 (SAL10009). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.