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The median house price in Ashfield (NSW) is $2.23m, with units at $920k. House values have moved 2.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Ashfield (NSW) has an estimated 25,205 residents, up from 23,012 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,193 people, or 9.5%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 182 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 7,392 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS demographic revisions and post-Census address validations, the suburb of Ashfield (NSW) records an estimated population of approximately 25,205 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 2,193 residents (9.5%) compared to the 23,012 individuals counted in the 2021 Census. Such growth is determined from an estimated resident base of 25,007 identified through the ABS's recent ERP update (June 2025), alongside 182 verified new addresses registered post-Census. With 7,391 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density ranks within the top 10% across the country in AreaSearch assessments, highlighting strong competition for local residential land.
Exceeding both the wider state and its SA4 region (6.7%), the 9.5% population rise in the suburb of Ashfield (NSW) since the 2021 census positions it as a standout growth location locally, with inbound international arrivals serving as the principal contributor to recent gains. Projections for the suburb of Ashfield (NSW) draw upon 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures pegged to a 2022 baseline, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases using a 2021 baseline, with age-bracket trends extrapolated across all sectors from 2032 to 2041. Forward-looking demographic estimates suggest the suburb of Ashfield (NSW) will experience expansion slightly trailing national median rates, adding 2,690 persons to 2041 under consolidated SA2 modelling to mark a cumulative 16-year increase of 9.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
524 new dwellings have been approved in Ashfield (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 104 a year. That places the area in the 54th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 83 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 8% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, 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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According to ABS residential approval records compiled by AreaSearch, building permits in the area have averaged roughly 104 dwellings each year, amounting to an estimated 524 residential units across the preceding 5 financial years, with 10 approvals logged to date in FY-25. The addition of 2.4 residents annually for every new residence completed between FY-21 and FY-25 highlights robust underlying demand that underpins property valuations, with construction costs averaging $435,000 per home in alignment with wider regional norms. Concurrently, commercial developments valued at $33.4 million have received approvals during the current financial year, underscoring substantial commercial investment.
Residential building output per capita sits 18.0% lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark and places in the 27th percentile nationwide, restricting available supply for purchasers while bolstering demand across established housing stock. This subdued construction level reflects the structural maturity of the market along with potential local planning restrictions. The composition of approved dwellings is heavily oriented toward higher-density living, with townhouses or apartments comprising 92.0% and standalone houses representing 8.0%, offering viable options for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. A ratio of around 551 people per approval further reinforces the established nature of the precinct. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, the locality is projected to add 2,492 new residents through to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, upcoming residential additions are positioned to comfortably absorb demographic demand, fostering balanced market conditions and offering scope to accommodate expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ashfield (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ashfield (NSW), worth an estimated $2.39 billion. A further 80 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $71.1 billion. 24 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 growth patterns and community amenities are profoundly shaped by strategic infrastructure works and urban planning frameworks. A total of 50 projects have been highlighted by AreaSearch as having a probable influence on the district. Prominent developments include 379-381 Liverpool Road Residential Development, Our Fairer Future Plan, Cardinal Freeman Final Release Development - Wattle Building, and NSW School Infrastructure Program - Inner West, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Sydney Local Health District Hospital Redevelopment Program - RPA and Canterbury
Major NSW Health hospital redevelopment program in the Sydney Local Health District led by Health Infrastructure, encompassing the $940 million Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment at Camperdown and the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment at Campsie. Major construction is underway across the program to expand emergency, ICU, operating theatres, and clinical inpatient services to meet future community healthcare needs.
Cardinal Freeman Final Release Development - Wattle Building
The final stage of development at Cardinal Freeman retirement village, featuring the new Wattle Residences with 41 contemporary independent living apartments. This represents the last opportunity to secure brand-new apartments in this highly sought-after Inner West retirement community. Construction is underway with move-in expected in Spring 2026.
379-381 Liverpool Road Residential Development
Approved development for demolition of existing structures and construction of two residential flat buildings of 6 storeys consisting of 60 dwellings over basement and at grade car parking and two multi dwelling housing buildings of two to three storeys consisting of 6 dwellings with associated car parking and landscaping. Project received deferred commencement consent in December 2016 but construction has not yet commenced.
Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion
The Sydenham to Bankstown conversion involves upgrading 13km of the T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards. As of May 2026, the project is in a final testing and construction 'blitz', with conversion works over 85% complete. Key milestones include the opening of the Bankstown Station transport hub in March 2026 and the installation of over 1,100 fixed gap fillers. Testing has entered a rigorous phase to validate signalling and platform screen doors, with passenger services scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026.
AshLife Residential Development
A stylish boutique residential development of 74-86 apartments (1, 2 and 3 bedroom) located in the heart of Ashfield. Six-storey building designed by Urbanlink architects featuring three connected outdoor spaces with sweeping pathways, lush fern garden, and vast residents-only park. Modern housing solution featuring open plan apartments with marble benchtops, engineered timber flooring, and outdoor balconies/terraces overlooking landscaped gardens.
The Anders (Polish Club Redevelopment)
Mixed-use redevelopment comprising 88 residential apartments and expansion of the Ashfield Polish Club from 1200sq m to 1850sq m. Designed by Nordon Jago architects, named after Polish General Wadysaw Anders. Features 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments with rooftop gardens.
Burwood Culture House
A new arts and cultural precinct transforming the former Burwood Library car park on the corner of Conder Street and Railway Parade into a city-shaping community hub. Designed by CHROFI with Tyrrell Studio, the facility will include a theatre, studio, two multipurpose halls, a community lounge and a cafe. The surrounding new urban park will feature a public plaza, sloping green lawn, garden terrace, interactive water play, public art and landscaping. A 50-space underground Council car park will replace the displaced surface parking and connect underground to the adjacent 600-space Burwood Place car park.The project forms part of the broader Holdmark Burwood Place mixed-use precinct and is supported by a partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Demolition and the first stage of construction commenced on 29 September 2025.
Nicholas Ashfield Apartments
Contemporary and spacious apartments in the heart of Ashfield. Contemporary easy living apartments with excellent indoor-outdoor living and elegant interiors. Boutique development featuring 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with balconies or courtyards, parking and storage.
14,290 residents of Ashfield (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 15,096. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 67.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 21,036, about 83% 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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Local workforce figures compiled by AreaSearch highlight a well-qualified talent pool with prominent representation across technical and digital professions, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.3%. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 14,290, with unemployment tracking 1.2% higher than Greater Sydney's 4.1% mark and workforce engagement aligning closely with the broader metropolitan figure of 68.9%. Census records further showed that 48.4% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though this figure reflects the influence of COVID-19 restriction measures. The local labour force is primarily engaged in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
In contrast, construction accounts for a smaller share of employment at 5.1%, trailing the wider regional standard of 8.6%. Census comparisons between resident workers and local job counts demonstrate that the area serves primarily as a residential hub with relatively restricted internal employment capacity. According to ABS and SALM figures aggregated by AreaSearch, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw local employment decrease by 1.6% alongside a 1.8% contraction in the overall labour force, yielding a 0.3 percentage point reduction in the jobless rate. During that same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% expansion in its labour pool, accompanied by a slight easing in joblessness. Broader national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context for future workforce requirements. While countrywide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary by sector; mapping these industry paths to the local occupational footprint implies potential employment gains of 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighted projection that does not factor in localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ashfield (NSW) is $1,888 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $890 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,881 a year against an average of $68,165. 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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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show that personal earnings in the suburb align with broader national standards, registering a median of $51,881 and a mean of $68,165, which sit below Greater Sydney's corresponding benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Indexing these figures against a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 indicates updated equivalents of approximately $57,235 for median earnings and $75,200 for mean earnings as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census situates personal, family, and household incomes around the 61st percentile across Australia, with 33.9% of the population (8,544 people) falling into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring the broader regional proportion of 30.9%.
While housing commitments absorb 18.7% of total earnings, disposable funds place in the 55th percentile, supporting an 8th decile SEIFA economic standing.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ashfield (NSW) had 9,266 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 22% detached houses and 70% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,210 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local property landscape is heavily oriented towards attached living, with flats, townhouses, and other dwellings making up 77.9% of all residences, while standalone houses account for 22.1%, contrasting with Sydney metro proportions of 44.1% and 55.9% respectively. Fully owned homes represent 23.4% of properties, trailing metropolitan averages, while mortgaged residences constitute 23.8% and rental accommodation comprises 52.8%. Median rental payments reached $440 per week and monthly mortgage repayments stood at $2,210, both below Sydney metro benchmarks of $470 and $2,427. On a national scale, however, local housing expenses remain elevated, significantly exceeding the Australian averages of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ashfield (NSW) counted 9,266 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,149 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family dwellings comprise 59.4% of local residences, consisting of couples without children (26.2%), couples with children (22.7%), and single parent arrangements (8.7%). The remaining 40.6% consists of non-family living situations, led by single-person households at 32.1% and shared group accommodation at 8.5%. With an average of 2.3 people per residence, household sizes track below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.9% of adults in Ashfield (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 31.7% with a bachelor degree and 15.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 11.1% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,378 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,087 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 across the local population exceed standard state and national benchmarks, with 49.9% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% nationwide. This strong academic orientation underpins a solid foundation for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor qualifications account for 31.7% of the adult cohort, while postgraduate credentials represent 15.1% and graduate diplomas comprise 3.1%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 22.5% of individuals aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (11.1%). A significant 28.9% of the population is actively engaged in studies, reflecting strong academic participation across the area.
University and higher education students make up 10.1% of residents, followed by 5.9% attending primary schooling and 4.5% enrolled in secondary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ashfield (NSW) reaches 153 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 7,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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 transit infrastructure comprises 153 operational train and bus stops across the district, operating across 34 separate transit lines to deliver 7,724 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is exceptional, with properties situated an average of 121 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel to external commercial hubs, with private vehicles accounting for 50% of travel, followed by 31% by train and 8% by bus. Private car ownership sits below regional standards at 0.5 per dwelling, while 48.4% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 conditions.
Transit services run at a combined average of 1,103 daily departures across the broader network, yielding roughly 50 weekly trips per individual stop. The 100 closest transit locations relative to the geographic centroid are mapped in the accompanying illustration.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.5% of residents in Ashfield (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and long-term health metrics indicate favorable general health profiles across the population, characterized by low illness rates overall despite elevated incidence among vulnerable elderly demographics, while private medical coverage stands at approximately 54% (~13,582 people), slightly exceeding the typical SA2 proportion yet trailing the Greater Sydney level of 59.9%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the leading reported diagnoses locally, affecting 5.8% and 8.4% of community members respectively, while 73.5% reported no chronic medical issues, closely mirroring the Greater Sydney proportion of 74.6%. The working-age population exhibits strong overall health with minimal chronic disease, while residents aged 65 and over account for 14.8% of the community (3,730 people), occupying a lower comparative position nationally than the broader local cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.8% of Ashfield (NSW) residents were born overseas and 51.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (17.8%) and English (15.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The neighbourhood exhibits pronounced cultural diversity, with 52.8% of inhabitants born overseas and 51.7% utilizing a language other than English in their households. Christianity constitutes the largest religious denomination at 37.2% of the local population. Buddhism demonstrates a distinct overrepresentation, accounting for 7.0% of residents relative to the Greater Sydney proportion of 4.1%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplace, the primary reported groups are Other at 18.0%, Chinese at 17.8% (more than double the wider regional share of 8.4%), and English at 15.0%. Notable variations also appear across other cultural cohorts, including Filipino heritage at 3.1% (compared to 2.0% regionally), Korean at 1.2% (against 1.1%), and Spanish at 0.8% (versus 0.6% across the broader area).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ashfield (NSW) is 34. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 40.3% 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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Demographics in the suburb of Ashfield (NSW) lean heavily toward younger childless demographics, with persons aged 25 - 44 representing 42.5% of the community as at August 2026 compared to 31.4% throughout Greater Sydney, while those aged 0 - 24 comprise 23.9% against a metropolitan share of 30.4%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age sits at 34, declining from 36 at the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years below the regional median of 37 documented at that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census involves 25 - 44 year olds expanding from 38.2% to an estimated 42.5% of the total population.
Looking ahead to 2041, senior demographics aged 65+ are projected to drive local growth by adding 1,857 individuals (50%) to reach a total of 5,587, whereas the young to middle-aged adult segment is expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ashfield (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 13 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 182 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (23,012 at the 2021 Census → 25,205 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 Aug 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 (SAL10099). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.