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The median house price in Acacia Gardens is $1.32m, with units at $1.08m. House values have moved 3.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Acacia Gardens has an estimated 3,735 residents, up from 3,668 at the 2021 Census — a change of 67 people, or 1.8%. That puts 3,735 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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Acacia Gardens has an estimated population of approximately 3,735 as of May 2026, which is derived from analyzing ABS population updates for the wider region alongside newly validated addresses from AreaSearch since the Census. This represents an addition of 67 residents (1.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,668 people. The adjustment is calculated from the resident population of 3,735, estimated by AreaSearch through examining the June 2025 ERP data release from the ABS and an extra 17 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This population level translates to a density ratio of 3,735 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
Population growth in the region was primarily fueled by overseas migration, which made up roughly 56.99999999999999% of all population increases in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, AreaSearch employs SA2 level projections from the NSW State Government, released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year. Growth rates by age brackets from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Projections indicate a contraction in the overall population over this period, with the number of residents expected to decrease by 79 persons by 2041 under this approach. Conversely, growth is expected in specific age cohorts, led by the 85 and over group, which is projected to expand by 144 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
30 new dwellings have been approved in Acacia Gardens over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, well below 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals distributed from statistical area data, the suburb of Acacia Gardens has averaged about 6 residential approvals annually. This comprises an estimated 30 homes approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 3 so far in FY-26. Because the population decreased during the preceding period, the new housing supply has likely matched demand, providing buyers with options, while new properties carry an average construction value of $1,050,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium projects. Furthermore, recent building approvals consist entirely of detached houses, preserving the traditional suburban identity of the area with an emphasis on spacious dwellings for families.
With approximately 1242 people per dwelling approval, the suburb of Acacia Gardens shows a highly established market profile. With expectations of a stable or declining population, the suburb of Acacia Gardens should experience lower housing demand pressure, which could create favorable opportunities for home buyers.
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 41 current infrastructure and development projects close to Acacia Gardens, worth an estimated $24 billion. 11 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning play a significant role in area performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to impact the location. Relevant projects include Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Stage 2, Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program - Blacktown LGA, Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect, and Bella Vista and Kellyville TOD Accelerated Precincts, with the list below detailing those of highest relevance.
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Essentia Smart Townhomes
Premium development of 74 four-bedroom smart townhomes and 33 large land homesites on 6.96 hectares. Features smart home technology, contemporary design, landscaped parks, and proximity to Norwest Metro Station. Includes community facilities, resident-only Wellness Centre with heated pool, spa, gym, and communal dining. Fully integrated solar systems with embedded network forecast to cut energy bills by over 65%.
Sultonesi Estate
A premium residential subdivision featuring 51 residential lots and 1 mixed-use lot across 2.5 hectares of cleared, level land. Located in the heart of The Ponds with access to Calandra Avenue, Scribbly Street, Lodore Street and Hambledon Road. Individual lots are now available for purchase with various sizes ranging from 250sqm to 450sqm.
Asora Norwest SHAWOOD
A luxury residential community by Sekisui House featuring premium SHAWOOD homes designed with Japanese building technology. The project integrates high-end architecture with nature, including the $4.8 million Irongum Terrace Reserve which provides 9,553 sqm of public green space, walking trails, and recreational facilities for the Norwest community.
The Ponds High School Upgrade
Upgrade of The Ponds High School delivering 49 new permanent classrooms, removal of demountables, new cricket nets, sports field improvements, recreation areas, landscaping, car park expansion with more than 50 additional spaces and electrical infrastructure upgrades. Early enabling works are underway with main construction commencing during July 2026. Forecast completion is Day 1 Term 1 2028.
Akuna Vista
Akuna Vista is a 136-hectare masterplanned community by Defence Housing Australia in Nirimba Fields. The estate is planned to deliver about 1,100 residential lots, including around 200 DHA homes, with parks, playgrounds, sports courts and fields, a village green, and local services. In 2026 DHA is progressing neighbourhood streetscape works including more than 600 new street trees, over 2 km of footpaths and road sealing. The Akuna Vista local centre, including a Woolworths supermarket, supporting retail, commercial space, parking and landscaping, was approved in December 2025.Nirimba Fields Public School permanent facilities are under construction and expected to open in May 2026, with the co-located preschool planned for Term 1 2027.
Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program - Blacktown LGA
A NSW Government funded portfolio of 14 transformational community infrastructure projects across the Blacktown local government area, totalling around 239 million dollars. The program (formerly known as WestInvest) is administered by the NSW Premier's Department and delivered by Blacktown City Council, with The APP Group engaged as program manager. Headline projects include the 77.2 million dollar Blacktown Aquatic Centre upgrade (new indoor 50 metre pool, indoor 25 metre learn-to-swim pool, refurbished outdoor 50 metre pool, gymnasium and cafe), the 40.6 million dollar Mount Druitt Swimming Centre Renewal, the 39.9 million dollar Blacktown City Arts and Cultural Centre, the 35.8 million dollar Seven Hills Portal Community Resource Hub, the 26.8 million dollar Revitalisation of Mount Druitt Hub, the 25.4 million dollar PCYC Mount Druitt Police and Community Youth Centre, the 19.5 million dollar First Nations Cultural Hub, plus reserve embellishments at Tallawong, Rosenthal Park and Ashley Brown Reserve North, local traffic and green space programs, and the refurbishment of Richard Johnson Anglican School Hall.Several projects are in design development with construction tendering through a five-year contractor panel established in 2025; major works including the Blacktown Aquatic Centre are scheduled to start in early 2026 with completion of headline projects through 2027 and 2028.
Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect
Sydney Water is investigating a proposed purified recycled water scheme at the Quakers Hill Water Resource Recovery Facility, including a new purified recycled water treatment plant, a transfer pipeline to Prospect Reservoir, and blending infrastructure at Prospect Reservoir. The plant would use ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet advanced oxidation and chlorination before the water is blended with dam water and treated again at Prospect Water Filtration Plant. The project is intended to improve Greater Sydney's climate resilience, reduce reliance on rainfall and ocean outfalls, and help secure long-term drinking water supply for population growth.
Solander Road Reseal Works
Blacktown City Council is scheduling road reseal works on Solander Road, between Joseph Banks Drive and Pallister Street in Kings Langley. These works will improve road safety, extend pavement life and enhance driving conditions. Council will notify residents once the construction schedule is confirmed.
2,481 residents of Acacia Gardens are employed, from a labour force of 2,521. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 83.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,684, about 72% 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 workforce in the suburb of Acacia Gardens is highly qualified, with a strong presence in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 1.6%, and estimated annual job growth of 1.3%, according to AreaSearch's compiled statistical area data. In March 2026, 2,481 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 2.5% below the 4.1% rate of Greater Sydney, while workforce participation was exceptionally high at 83.3% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a substantial 48.1% of residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. The suburb exhibits a high concentration of workers in public administration & safety, at 1.4 times the regional average. In contrast, professional & technical services are underrepresented at 8.9% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Given the gap between the local working population and resident workers, this residential area seems to have few local jobs. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for wider statistical areas, employment expanded by 1.3% and the labor force grew by 1.3% during the 12 months leading to March 2026, keeping the unemployment rate steady. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, labor force grow by 1.9%, and unemployment decrease slightly. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for future local demand in the suburb of Acacia Gardens. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with local workforce data to project growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local employment mix suggests employment for the suburb of Acacia Gardens should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Acacia Gardens is $2,796 a week (about $145,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,055 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,977 a year against an average of $69,267. 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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According to the latest postcode ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Acacia Gardens have a median income of $59,977 and an average of $69,267. This is slightly above the national average, though below Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 stand at about $66,167 for the median and $76,415 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Acacia Gardens were high, ranking between the 83rd and 95th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 33.8% of the community (1,262 individuals), which is close to the Sydney metropolitan figure of 30.9%. High-income earners are prominent, with 45.3% earning more than $3,000 weekly, reflecting significant spending power. Although high housing costs consume 15.9% of income, strong earnings keep disposable income in the 94th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Acacia Gardens had 1,125 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 0% apartments. 58% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $540 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,484 a month, a total housing cost higher than 96% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential structures in the suburb of Acacia Gardens consisted of 85.6% houses and 14.4% other dwellings like semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership stood at 21.3%, which is lower than the metropolitan Sydney rate, with the remaining homes being mortgaged (58.2%) or rented (20.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,484 was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $540 compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Acacia Gardens counted 1,125 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 58% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 9% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority at 89.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 57.6%, couples without children at 19.1%, and single-parent households at 11.0%. Non-family households represent the remaining 10.8%, which includes lone-person households at 9.4% and group households at 1.2% of the total. The median household size of 3.2 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.5% of adults in Acacia Gardens hold a university qualification, including 26.2% with a bachelor degree and 11.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 17.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 678 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,094 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 educational profile of the suburb of Acacia Gardens is strong compared to the region, with tertiary qualification rates (39.5% of residents aged 15+) higher than the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%, showing a local emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees are held by 26.2% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical credentials are also common, with 29.0% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (17.8%). A high proportion of residents are engaged in study, with 30.5% of the population enrolled in formal education.
This comprises 10.9% in primary school, 8.5% in high school, and 5.3% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Acacia Gardens reaches 27 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 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 1.7 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 analysis shows 27 active stops operating within the suburb of Acacia Gardens, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 30 individual routes, which provide a total of 1,312 passenger trips per week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 131 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most residents commute elsewhere, with cars remaining the dominant mode of travel at 87% and trains at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A high 48.1% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 187 trips per day across all routes, which is equivalent to approximately 48 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.4% of residents in Acacia Gardens report no long-term health condition. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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An analysis of health metrics indicates favorable outcomes for the suburb of Acacia Gardens, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic disease rates. The prevalence of common health issues is low among the general population and close to national averages for older, higher-risk groups, while private health insurance coverage is high at about 54% of the population (~2,028 people). This compares with 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions recorded locally were asthma at 6.4% and diabetes at 5.2% of the population, while 77.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is healthy, with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 11.9% of the population (444 people), which is lower than the 15.5% average in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for seniors are above average, though they rank lower nationally than the younger cohorts in the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
45.5% of Acacia Gardens residents were born overseas and 47.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (15.9%) and Indian (14.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Acacia Gardens is culturally diverse, with 45.5% of residents born overseas and 47.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 49.7% of the population. Hinduism shows a high concentration at 15.7% of residents, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are Other at 21.1% (higher than the regional average of 16.0%), Australian at 15.9%, and Indian at 14.2% (higher than the regional average of 3.6%). There is also a high representation of other ethnic backgrounds: Filipino residents make up 5.1% (compared to 2.0% regionally), Spanish residents represent 1.1% (compared to 0.6%), and Hungarian residents account for 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Acacia Gardens is 36. 25.8% 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 the suburb of Acacia Gardens is 36 years, which is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and slightly below the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 45 - 54 (15.4%) but fewer aged 25 - 34 (11.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 2.3% to 4.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 12.6% to 14.5%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.5% to 13.4%, and the 25 to 34 group fell from 13.2% to 11.3%.
Demographic modeling projects that the age structure will change by 2041. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 281%, adding 136 residents to reach a total of 185. Seniors aged 65+ will account for 83% of population growth, reflecting an aging trend. Conversely, the 65 to 74 and 25 to 34 cohorts are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Acacia Gardens
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 17 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,668 at the 2021 Census → 3,735 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 (SAL10014). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.