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The median house price in Allawah is $1.83m, with units at $834k. House values have moved 4.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Allawah has an estimated 5,357 residents. That puts 9,236 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 investigations of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region, alongside new address points verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Allawah has a projected residency of approximately 5,357 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 6 people (0.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,351 individuals. The shift is calculated from a resident base of 5,352, calculated by AreaSearch after examining the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an extra 12 validated new addresses following the Census date. This population level yields a density of 9,236 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all national spots analyzed by AreaSearch, indicating local land is a highly coveted asset.
Demographic gains in the locality were mostly propelled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 85.0% of total population additions in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are utilized. Projected growth patterns by age brackets from these sets are also applied across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, population growth exceeding the median of statistical districts reviewed by AreaSearch is anticipated, with the area expected to gain 793 persons by 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, representing an expansion of 14.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
52 new dwellings have been approved in Allawah over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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 approval records distributed from statistical area datasets, the suburb of Allawah has averaged approximately 10 residential building approvals per year, with a total of 52 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial periods (from FY-21 to FY-25) and a single one registered during FY-26. Because the population decreased over the preceding timeframe, incoming supply has likely matched local demand, providing prospective buyers with adequate options. Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $14.4 million during the current financial year, showing moderate commercial construction activity. In comparison to Greater Sydney, building activity in the suburb of Allawah is substantially depressed, tracking 65.0% below the regional per capita average.
This restricted incoming supply generally bolsters demand and supports valuations for pre-existing houses. This rate also sits below the national average, reflecting the established status of the locality and pointing to potential zoning constraints. Recent housing starts consist of 25.0% separate houses and 75.0% medium to high-density options. This emphasis on denser housing forms provides more affordable entry points and aligns with the needs of downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Allawah will add 788 inhabitants by 2041, looking from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. With development running at current paces, housing construction might struggle to keep pace with population expansion, which could intensify competition among buyers and underpin price growth.
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 64 current infrastructure and development projects close to Allawah, worth an estimated $13.2 billion. 11 are already under construction and 23 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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Very few elements impact local real estate performance as significantly as updates to regional infrastructure, major public projects, and planning changes. A total of 2 developments have been identified by AreaSearch as having a probable local impact. Key projects include Horizon Hurstville, the 19-23 Bembridge Street Carlton Development, Lotus Residence Hurstville, and the Hurstville Civic Precinct Master Plan, with the following list highlighting those of greatest interest.
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Horizon Hurstville
Horizon Hurstville is the final building in the Beyond masterplanned precinct at Kempt Field, delivering 179 one, two and three bedroom apartments above a mixed-use residential and retail setting. The project is delivered by The One Collection with Masscon involvement and DKO Architecture design, with resident amenities including gym, sauna, meditation deck, games room, social lounge and landscaped courtyards. The precinct includes an operating Woolworths supermarket and the planned St Clair Lane retail laneway. Sales remain active and completion is expected in late 2026.
282 Forest Road Commercial Building
Approved commercial building development at 282 Forest Road, Hurstville. No reliable evidence was found that the project has commenced construction or reached completion. The site forms part of the ongoing commercial renewal of the Forest Road corridor within the Hurstville strategic centre.
The Rise
The Rise offers a collection of beautifully crafted one, two, and three-bedroom apartments in Kogarah, featuring open and light-filled spaces, gourmet kitchens with SMEG appliances, luxurious bathrooms, master bedrooms with en-suites, study spaces, sweeping views, a communal garden with BBQ, and ground-floor retail spaces. It includes 47 residential units and 3 commercial spaces, with three levels of basement parking and 12 storeys above ground.
324-330 Railway Parade Carlton Development
Mixed use development including residential apartments and ground floor commercial/retail space. $8.4 million six-storey mixed-use development featuring 23 units (17 two-bedroom, 6 one-bedroom) plus ground floor commercial space. Located opposite Carlton train station with excellent transport connectivity. Development application approved by local council for comprehensive redevelopment of the site.
Kogarah Public School Upgrade
The Kogarah Public School upgrade involves constructing a new multipurpose hall, 24 new modern classrooms, outdoor spaces and play areas, a covered outdoor learning area (COLA), and removal of temporary classrooms. Construction is now underway: site establishment was completed in September 2025 including fencing, hoardings, site sheds and a temporary construction driveway from Princes Highway. The old COLA has been dismantled for reuse at another school, the toilet block and storage shed have been demolished, and detailed excavation, inground services and piling for the new building foundations are now in progress.Builder Stephen Edwards Constructions and architect Fulton Trotter are delivering the project for the NSW Government, with forecast completion in 2027.
Kogarah North Urban Design Strategy Implementation
Strategic urban renewal project transforming 7.6-hectare Kogarah North precinct from low-density residential to high-density mixed-use development. Endorsed by Georges River Council in November 2017, the strategy facilitates coordinated redevelopment with new planning controls allowing buildings up to 33 metres height. Multiple developments approved and under construction including several 10-12 storey residential buildings delivering improved public spaces, enhanced connectivity, and housing diversity as part of Kogarah Strategic Centre.
Landmark Square Precinct (53-75 Forest Road)
Known as the Landmark Square Precinct, this urban renewal project involves the rezoning and redevelopment of a prominent site into a high-density mixed-use hub. The approved planning proposal allows for building heights up to 65 metres (approximately 20 storeys) and includes approximately 254 to 273 residential apartments, a hotel at the corner of Forest Road and Durham Street, and over 3,000 sqm of retail and commercial space. The project aims to establish a unique 'Eastern Bookend' for the Hurstville City Centre.
Metro Centre
A mixed-use development on the former Bing Lee site comprising a 14-storey high-rise with 219 residential apartments above ground-floor retail. The site was rezoned to B4 Mixed Use under Hurstville LEP Amendment No.13 (gazetted February 2019), with a maximum building height of 46.5 metres. A Voluntary Planning Agreement with Georges River Council includes a monetary contribution and dedication of land for road widening along the Forest Road frontage. Subsequent modifications (MOD2023/0151 and MOD2024/0156) refined the building footprint, facade, internal layout and unit mix.Construction is expected to commence following final determination of MOD2024/0156.
3,365 residents of Allawah are employed, from a labour force of 3,476. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 73.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,800, about 71% 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 suburb of Allawah features a highly credentialed workforce with robust representation in professional fields, an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, and an estimated 0.9% job growth over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch calculations of regional statistical data. As of March 2026, 3,365 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.9% lower than the Greater Sydney level of 4.1%, while workforce participation is relatively typical, standing at 73.6% compared to 69.1% for Greater Sydney. Census records indicate that a substantial 36.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure should be viewed in light of pandemic containment measures.
Jobs held by residents are primarily situated in healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. The community displays a particularly strong concentration in healthcare & social assistance, with local employment ratios reaching 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction provides employment for only 5.6% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 8.6%. The highly residential nature of the locality suggests that local employment openings are limited, as demonstrated by the balance between the Census working population and resident counts. Based on AreaSearch calculations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regional divisions, the 12-month timeframe saw a job increase of 0.9% alongside a 1.1% expansion of the labor force, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with a slight decline in unemployment. Federal employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in the suburb of Allawah. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry breakdown to estimate growth trends. Although national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the local employment distribution suggests employment among residents should grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Allawah is $1,774 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $765 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,280 a year against an average of $60,511. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Allawah recorded a median taxpayer income of $48,280 and an average income of $60,511. These figures sit below the national averages and compare to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) throughout Greater Sydney. Incorporating Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these levels at approximately $53,262 for the median and $66,756 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and personal incomes all rank moderately in the suburb of Allawah, placing between the 41st and 51st percentiles.
Income distribution data indicates that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest, containing 35.4% of residents (1,896 people), mirroring regional trends where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressure is significant, with only 81.2% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 48th percentile, while the SEIFA income ranking places the locality in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Allawah had 2,039 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 18% detached houses and 78% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 47% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $428 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structure in the suburb of Allawah at the time of the latest Census consisted of 17.8% houses and 82.3% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in the suburb of Allawah stood at 26.4%, slightly behind the Sydney metropolitan level, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (26.3%) or rented (47.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment locally was significantly lower than the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent stood at $428, compared to Sydney metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage payments in the suburb of Allawah are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Allawah counted 2,039 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 70.0%, consisting of couples with children at 30.9%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single parents at 11.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.0%, with single-person households representing 24.1% and group households making up 5.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.5% of adults in Allawah hold a university qualification, including 27.4% with a bachelor degree and 12.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 12.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 837 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,158 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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Qualifications in the suburb of Allawah markedly exceed broader standards, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high level of academic attainment positions the locality well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 25.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (12.2%). Enrolment rates in education are exceptionally high, with 28.5% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
This includes 8.8% attending tertiary institutions, 6.1% in primary school, and 5.2% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport data shows 3 active transit stops operating within the suburb of Allawah, consisting of bus services. These locations are serviced by 3 separate routes, which combine to support 296 weekly passenger trips. Transport connectivity is classified as outstanding, with residents living an average of 197 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute to outer areas, and private cars remain the dominant transport choice at 54%, followed by trains at 33% and buses at 6%. Private vehicle ownership averages 0.7 cars per household, which is below the regional average.
A high 36.4% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census records, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements. Weekly service frequency averages 42 journeys per day across the available routes, translating to roughly 98 weekly runs for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.4% of residents in Allawah report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metric datasets show exceptional outcomes throughout the suburb of Allawah, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, showing a very low incidence of common health issues across all age groups, while the rate of private health insurance is relatively low at approximately 51% of the population (~2,726 people). This compares to a private coverage rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the locality were arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.3% and 4.7% of citizens respectively, whereas 79.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy with a low frequency of chronic diseases. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.7% of the population (894 people), which is higher than the 15.5% average in Greater Sydney. Health indicators for these senior citizens are especially strong, with national comparisons ranking even higher than the local average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
64.1% of Allawah residents were born overseas and 71.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (24.5%) and Australian (8.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Allawah ranks among the most ethnically diverse locations in the nation, with 71.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 64.1% of residents born overseas. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, accounting for 39.4% of the population in the suburb of Allawah. However, the most pronounced statistical overrepresentation is found in Hinduism, which is practiced by 14.5% of residents, a figure substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Regarding family heritage based on parents' place of birth, the top three ancestries in the suburb of Allawah are Other at 26.3% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Chinese at 24.5%, which is significantly above the regional average of 8.4%, and Australian at 8.7%, which sits notably below the regional average of 17.8%.
There are also distinct variations in the proportions of other backgrounds: Macedonian ancestry is highly represented at 3.5% of the population in the suburb of Allawah compared to 0.4% regionally, Russian ancestry stands at 0.8% compared to 0.4%, and Serbian ancestry is recorded at 0.9% compared to 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Allawah is 36. 36.1% 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 36 years in the suburb of Allawah closely aligns with the Greater Sydney median of 37 and is slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Allawah has a larger share of residents aged 25 to 34 (23.4%) but fewer children aged 5 to 14 (6.7%). This concentration of young adults aged 25 to 34 sits well above the national level of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, this 25 to 34 age bracket has expanded from 21.5% to 23.4% of the local population.
In contrast, residents aged 45 to 54 declined from 11.2% to 9.7%, and children aged 5 to 14 decreased from 8.1% to 6.7%. Demographic models suggest the age distribution in the suburb of Allawah will shift significantly by 2041. The 65 to 74 demographic is projected to grow the fastest, increasing by 35% and adding 176 residents to reach 675. Senior residents aged 65 and over will account for 56% of total population growth, highlighting local aging trends. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort is projected to shrink by 11 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Allawah
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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,351 at the 2021 Census → 5,357 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 (SAL10038). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.