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The median house price in Balgowlah Heights is $4.35m. House values have moved 1.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Balgowlah Heights has an estimated 3,464 residents, down from 3,546 at the 2021 Census — a change of 82 people, or 2.3%. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 2,062 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Balgowlah Heights has an estimated residency of 3,464 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 82 people (2.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,546 individuals. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 3,464, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and 4 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of residency equates to a density ratio of 2,061 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average observed across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated, with the suburb of Balgowlah Heights expected to grow by 21 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting recording a gain of 0.6% in total over the 16 years.
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24 new dwellings have been approved in Balgowlah Heights over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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 analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Balgowlah Heights has experienced around 4 dwellings receiving development approval each year, with an estimated 24 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and none so far in FY-26. With population declining over recent years, development activity has been adequate in relative terms, a positive for buyers Additionally, $3.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. When measured against Greater Sydney, Balgowlah Heights has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person while it places among the 4th percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice, supporting interest in existing dwellings.
This activity is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New building activity shows 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% medium and high-density housing. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 96.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. Population forecasts indicate Balgowlah Heights will gain 21 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 59 current infrastructure and development projects close to Balgowlah Heights, worth an estimated $3.92 billion. 21 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 1 a single project has been identified by AreaSearch that is likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Totem Road Precinct - Balgowlah Heights, Beaches Link Tunnel, Two Tides, Manly, and Le Onde, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Totem Road Precinct - Balgowlah Heights
Boutique collection of 28 luxury townhouses and apartments in Balgowlah Heights by Pallas Group, with completion due mid-2026. The project consists of two separate residential buildings.
Seaforth Village Masterplan & Redevelopment
A proposed mixed-use village centre redevelopment of the existing Seaforth shopping strip, featuring a new full-line supermarket, specialty retail, dining precinct, medical centre, childcare facility, and improved public domain with laneways and plazas. Developed by Celeste Property, the project aims to transform the ageing centre into a contemporary neighbourhood hub serving the Northern Beaches community.
Balgowlah Village Shopping Centre Refurbishment
Internal refurbishment and tenant remix program at the former Stockland Balgowlah shopping centre. Stockland sold the 12,802 square metre centre to private developer Revelop in March 2024 for 155 million dollars and the asset was rebranded Balgowlah Village following a community naming vote. Revelop has publicly ruled out site redevelopment, including any additional residential tower, and confirmed the strategy is to refresh the interior, refurbish public areas and introduce new fresh food and dining tenancies.Revelop and the centre's own channels describe the transformation as well underway, with new food and beverage tenants such as The Kitchen launching promotions through mid-2026. The centre forms the retail podium of an existing mixed use precinct that already includes 240 apartments above the shopping floors, a car park and Fitness First Platinum gym, and is anchored by Coles, Harbord Growers Market and around 70 specialty stores. An earlier major expansion development application lodged under previous owner Invesco was refused by the Sydney North Planning Panel in 2021 due to traffic, building height and setback concerns and is no longer being progressed.
Two Tides, Manly
Five-storey, $100 million luxury residential and retail development featuring 24 premium apartments (15 two-bedroom, 6 three-bedroom, and 3 penthouses) above a ground-floor retail space. Designed by SJB Architects, the building draws inspiration from Manly's coastal character. Construction commenced in June 2025 by ULTRA Building Co, with completion expected in Q2 2027. It includes a central landscaped 'Tidal Garden' and features like basement parking.
34-35 South Steyne (Whitewater)
Redevelopment of the former Whitewater Restaurant site into a four-storey boutique commercial and retail building. The project delivers three levels of premium beachfront commercial office suites above ground-floor retail and dining, featuring rooftop solar, EV charging, and end-of-trip facilities. Designed by SJB, the development revitalizes a prominent beachfront corner in Manly.
The Strand - Balgowlah
Luxury collection of 12 oversized 3- and 4-bedroom apartments with rooftop terraces directly opposite North Harbour Reserve, developed by the Toga Group. The development appears to be in the pre-construction or planning phase.
Manly Health and Wellbeing Precinct
Redevelopment of the former Manly Hospital site into the Manly Health and Wellbeing Precinct. The masterplan includes a residential aged care facility, approximately 120 seniors living apartments, affordable housing, a health and wellbeing centre, public open spaces, a childcare centre, and retail spaces. It is currently progressing through the State Significant Development Application (SSDA) process.
Freshwater Beach Masterplan
A multi-stage revitalization of the Freshwater Beach coastal precinct. Following the 2026 completion of major playground upgrades and a timber lookout deck, current works focus on Stage 4a: the construction of a new standalone public amenities building. This facility includes family change rooms, accessible toilets, and outdoor showers to improve inclusivity and visitor experience at the southern end of the beach.
1,786 residents of Balgowlah Heights are employed, from a labour force of 1,861. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 67.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,052, about 88% 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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Balgowlah Heights possesses a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,786 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is in line with Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Based on Census responses, a high 67.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents comprise professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.
The area shows particularly strong specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 10.0% versus the regional average of 14.1%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, the labour force increased by 0.6% while employment declined by 0.8%, resulting in the unemployment rate rise by 1.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9%, labour force growth of 1.9%, with unemployment falling marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Balgowlah Heights. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Balgowlah Heights's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Balgowlah Heights is $4,687 a week (about $244,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,333 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $75,525 a year against an average of $156,132. The average runs 107% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Balgowlah Heights's median income among taxpayers is $75,525, with an average of $156,132. This is exceptionally high nationally, and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $83,319 (median) and $172,245 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Balgowlah Heights, between the 95th and 99th percentiles nationally.
Income analysis reveals the largest segment comprises 57.8% earning $4000+ weekly (2,002 residents), contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (66.2% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout this suburb. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Balgowlah Heights had 1,048 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $1,320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $4,878 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 28.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Balgowlah Heights, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 95.8% houses and 4.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Balgowlah Heights was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 48.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (43.7%) or rented (8.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $4,878, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $1,320, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470.
Nationally, Balgowlah Heights's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Balgowlah Heights counted 1,048 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.3 people each. 60% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 90.0% of all households, comprising 60.0% couples with children, 22.4% couples without children, and 6.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 10.0%, with lone person households at 10.6% and group households comprising 0.3% of the total. The median household size of 3.3 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
55.2% of adults in Balgowlah Heights hold a university qualification, including 36.8% with a bachelor degree and 14.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 8.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 693 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,180 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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Educational attainment in Balgowlah Heights significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 55.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 36.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational pathways account for 18.5% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (8.6%). Educational participation is notably high, with 37.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.5% in primary education, 12.9% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Balgowlah Heights reaches 38 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 360 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis reveals 38 active transport stops operating within Balgowlah Heights comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 18 individual routes, collectively providing 364 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 152 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 86%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, above the regional average. A high 67.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 52 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.
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79.9% of residents in Balgowlah Heights report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 2.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 88.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Balgowlah Heights, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups , and the rate of private health cover found to be exceptionally high at approximately 88% of the total population (3,058 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and arthritis, impacting 5.8 and 5.3% of residents, respectively, while 79.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The area has 16.3% of residents aged 65 and over (564 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.5% of Balgowlah Heights residents were born overseas and 11.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.1%) and Australian (22.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Balgowlah Heights was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 11.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 30.5% born overseas. The main religion in Balgowlah Heights was found to be Christianity, which makes up 55.3% of people in Balgowlah Heights. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Balgowlah Heights are English, comprising 32.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, comprising 22.1% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.7% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South Australian is notably overrepresented at 1.9% of Balgowlah Heights (vs 0.5% regionally), French at 0.9% (vs 0.5%) and New Zealand at 1.2% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Balgowlah Heights is 43. 20.2% 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 43-year median age in Balgowlah Heights is considerably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 as well as substantially exceeding the 38-year national average. The age profile shows 5 - 14 year-olds are particularly prominent (18.7%), while the 25 - 34 group is comparatively smaller (3.6%) than in Greater Sydney. This 5 - 14 concentration is well above the national 12.0%. In the period since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.5% to 16.6% of the population, while the 55 to 64 cohort increased from 13.7% to 15.0%.
Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 20.6% to 18.7% and the 35 to 44 group dropped from 10.8% to 9.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Balgowlah Heights's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to rise substantially, expanding by 84 people (84%) from 100 to 185. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. On the other hand, the 55 to 64 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Balgowlah Heights
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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,546 at the 2021 Census → 3,464 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 (SAL10155). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.