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The median house price in Balmain is $2.76m, with units at $1.53m. House values have moved 2.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Balmain has an estimated 10,858 residents, up from 10,454 at the 2021 Census — a change of 404 people, or 3.9%. That puts 7,051 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Balmain has an estimated population of approximately 10,858, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS population figures alongside 8 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Compared to the 10,454 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a net expansion of 404 people (3.9%). AreaSearch derived the current figure of 10,858 residents from the ABS June 2025 ERP release combined with post-census address additions. With 7,050 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Balmain ranks in the top 10% nationwide for population density, reflecting intense demand for local land.
The suburb of Balmain recorded a 3.9% increase since census, placing it just 0.2 percentage points below the 4.1% rate seen across the broader SA3 area. The primary catalyst for local demographic expansion has been overseas migration, accounting for roughly 72.0% of all recent population additions. Projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline by ABS/Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch across individual SA2 boundaries, while NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 using 2021 as a base year fill any remaining gaps. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these sources are extended across all locations for the period covering 2032 to 2041. Demographic outlooks indicate that the suburb of Balmain is projected to experience expansion slightly under the national median, adding 621 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 models, which represents an overall increase of 5.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
55 new dwellings have been approved in Balmain over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 0.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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ABS building approvals examined by AreaSearch indicate an annual average of approximately 11 residential dwellings approved in Balmain, totaling an estimated 55 residential units across the last 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, including 14 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Given the recent contraction in population, residential construction volumes have remained proportionally sufficient to benefit prospective purchasers, with newly approved homes carrying an average expected construction cost of $1,274,000 as builders target the luxury residential sector. Alongside residential building, commercial approvals have reached $10.2 million during this financial year, demonstrating sustained non-residential capital investment.
Per capita building activity in Balmain trails Greater Sydney significantly, sitting 63.0% below the metropolitan benchmark. While building volumes have shown recent gains, the overall scarcity of additions reinforces pricing and demand across existing stock, with construction volumes also lagging national averages due to planning constraints and an established urban footprint. Detached houses constitute 62.0% of recent approvals, while townhouses and apartments account for the remaining 38.0%, providing a diverse mix spanning high-end detached dwellings to entry-level medium density formats. This heavy 62.0% allocation toward standalone houses exceeds the 22.0% share recorded at Census, highlighting persistent buyer appetite for detached family residences amidst urban consolidation. With roughly 982 people per dwelling approval, the local development sector demonstrates clear signs of urban maturity. Projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update indicate that Balmain will add 621 residents leading up to 2041. If building rates remain at current levels, new residential completions may struggle to keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially elevating market competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Balmain
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Balmain, worth an estimated $19.5 billion. A further 97 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $129.6 billion. 30 are already under construction and 35 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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Infrastructure development and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 15 projects expected to influence the suburb, highlighted by major undertakings such as the Western Harbour Tunnel, Bays West Precinct Redevelopment, Loyalty Square Balmain Revitalisation, and White Bay Power Station Redevelopment.
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Western Harbour Tunnel
The Western Harbour Tunnel is a major 6.5 km twin three-lane motorway tunnel forming a third crossing of Sydney Harbour. As of May 2026, assembly of the massive Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) Patyegarang and Barangaroo is reaching critical milestones in the launch chambers under Birchgrove. TBM Patyegarang is scheduled for harbour launch in mid-2026, while Barangaroo is expected to follow later in the year. Over 76% of total project excavation is now complete, and more than 4,405 precast concrete segments have been produced at the Emu Plains support facility to line the harbour crossing section.
Loyalty Square Balmain Improvement Works
Inner West Council public domain upgrade to Loyalty Square in Balmain under the Main Streets Revitalisation Program. The works include a new memorial wall or structure recognising local WWI fallen soldiers not listed on the 1916 memorial, retention of the existing memorial, relocation of plaques, removal of bollards and chains, renewed gardens, lighting improvements, and accessible public furniture. Council resolved in October 2025 to proceed with design and procurement, and the memorial wall wording and names update was noted in December 2025.Council records in early 2026 listed the project as in progress and scheduled for completion before Anzac Day 2026.
Bays West Precinct Redevelopment
NSW Government urban renewal of the Bays West waterfront precinct around White Bay, Glebe Island, the future Bays Metro station and White Bay Power Station. The precinct is planned as a connected mixed-use harbour community with up to 8500 homes, at least 10 percent affordable and essential worker housing, new public open space, waterfront access, active transport links, a future ferry wharf and White Bay Power Station strengthened as an arts, culture and community destination.Stage 1 master planning and rezoning were approved in December 2022, while broader delivery is being led by the newly established Bays West Delivery Authority.
White Bay Power Station Redevelopment
Heritage-listed power station transformation into an arts, cultural, and community hub. Features event spaces, cultural facilities, and public access to historic industrial architecture. A key destination in the Bays West precinct focusing on heritage conservation and adaptive reuse. The Entertainment Hall was restored and opened for the 2026 Biennale of Sydney.
Google REVY Pyrmont
Adaptive re-use and commercial transformation of the heritage-listed Royal Edward Victualling Yard (REVY) Building C into an advanced technology workspace. The development integrates contemporary commercial additions and extensive heritage conservation to expand Google Australia's Pyrmont campus footprint.
Rozelle Village Mixed-Use Precinct
Redevelopment of the former Balmain Leagues Club site into a 16-storey mixed-use precinct by PERIFA and Mitsubishi Estate Asia. Features 227 dwellings, including 59 affordable housing units, a 1,444 square metre public plaza, a new community club, supermarket, and retail spaces.
Rozelle Village
A major mixed-use precinct development on the former Balmain Leagues Club site in Rozelle. The project features 227 apartments (including 59 affordable homes), a new Wests Tigers Leagues Club, a full-line supermarket, retail and hospitality venues, a central public plaza, and activated laneways.
Cockle Bay Park (Cockle Bay Wharf Redevelopment)
A state-significant transformation of Cockle Bay Wharf into a vibrant mixed-use precinct. The project features a 183-metre commercial tower providing 75,000 sqm of premium office space, a 14,000 sqm retail and entertainment podium, and over 15,000 sqm of public open space, including a 5,500 sqm elevated park bridging the Western Distributor to reconnect the CBD with the waterfront.
6,505 residents of Balmain are employed, from a labour force of 6,724. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 72.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,296, about 86% 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 local labor force is exceptionally well-qualified, featuring pronounced representation across technical fields alongside an unemployment rate of just 3.3%, according to AreaSearch's statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents reached 6,505, maintaining a jobless rate 0.9% lower than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while local labor force participation reached 72.3% against the metropolitan mark of 68.9%. Census records indicated that 67.8% of workers operated remotely from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary industry sectors employing local workers are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.
Specialization is most pronounced in professional & technical services, where resident participation is 1.8 times the metropolitan average, whereas health care & social assistance is comparatively underrepresented at 10.3% relative to the regional benchmark of 14.1%. Given the gap between working-age resident totals and local workplace numbers at the Census, the neighbourhood functions largely as a dormitory suburb with limited on-site commercial employment. In the twelve months leading to March 2026, SALM and ABS metrics compiled by AreaSearch reveal a 1.7% reduction in the local labor pool and a 1.3% dip in employment, which lowered the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced 1.9% growth in both total employment and labor supply alongside a slight decline in joblessness. National industry forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 project broader Australian employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. When weighted against Balmain's unique industry distribution for illustrative purposes, local workforce demand is modeled to grow by 7.5% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, without incorporating localized demographic changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Balmain is $3,039 a week (about $158,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,577 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $86,572 a year against an average of $161,249. The average runs 86% 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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Taxation statistics released by the ATO for financial year 2023 and compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Balmain taxpayers recorded a median income of $86,572 and an average income of $161,249, placing the suburb in the top percentile nationally compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 lifts estimated figures to $95,506 for the median and $177,890 for the average by March 2026. The 2021 Census placed Balmain in the 97th to 98th national percentiles across personal, family, and household earnings.
A substantial 40.6% of residents (4,408 people) fall into the $4000+ weekly earnings bracket, compared to Greater Sydney where the $1,500 - 2,999 band is most common at 30.9%. Overall, 50.4% of local earners receive more than $3,000 per week. Although housing expenses absorb 17.4% of income, high earnings sustain disposable income at the 96th percentile and position the area in the 10th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Balmain had 4,473 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 22% detached houses and 38% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $625 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,986 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.3%. 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 housing stock in Balmain consists of 21.8% separate houses and 78.2% other dwellings, including apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with Sydney metro where houses make up 55.9% and other dwellings account for 44.1%. Outright home ownership stands at 29.1%, matching Sydney metro levels, while mortgaged properties make up 28.6% and rental accommodation comprises 42.3%. Housing costs are elevated, with median monthly mortgage repayments reaching $3,986 compared to the Sydney metro median of $2,427 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent is $625 in Balmain, exceeding the metropolitan benchmark of $470 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Balmain counted 4,473 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 33% 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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Families constitute 63.5% of households in the area, divided between couples without children at 27.5%, couples with children at 27.2%, and single parent families at 7.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for 36.5% of households, consisting of 33.2% single-person dwellings and 3.3% shared group households. Average household occupancy sits at a median of 2.2 people, lower than the 2.7 benchmark across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.7% of adults in Balmain hold a university qualification, including 36.1% with a bachelor degree and 18.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 9.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 680 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,173 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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Tertiary qualifications among Balmain residents aged 15+ stand at 59.7%, substantially higher than the NSW rate of 32.2% and the national figure of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 36.1% of residents, postgraduate degrees by 18.8%, and graduate diplomas by 4.8%. Vocational education accounts for 19.3% of qualifications among people aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 9.4%. Active student enrollment encompasses 26.6% of the local population. Within this cohort, 8.7% attend primary school, 6.4% are in secondary school, and 6.0% are undertaking higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Balmain reaches 45 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 2,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The public transport network in Balmain features 45 active stops encompassing bus and ferry connections across 10 routes that deliver 2,589 passenger trips each week. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 142 meters to the closest stop. Outbound commuting is led by private vehicles at 61%, followed by bus travel at 13% and walking at 12%, while household vehicle ownership stands below regional averages at 0.7 per dwelling. Additionally, 67.8% of residents recorded working from home at the 2021 Census, subject to COVID-19 influences.
Across all transit routes, daily scheduled services average 369 trips, which corresponds to around 57 weekly departures for each stop.
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72.6% of residents in Balmain report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 90.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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's review of chronic illnesses and mortality figures indicates superior health metrics in Balmain, marked by minimal rates of common medical conditions across all cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 90% of residents (9,805 people), significantly exceeding the Greater Sydney figure of 59.9% and the national level of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the suburb, affecting 8.5 and 7.0% of the population respectively, whereas 72.6% of locals reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
General wellness remains robust among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 18.6% of the population (2,019 people), above the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with older residents demonstrating strong overall health indicators relative to national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.5% of Balmain residents were born overseas and 12.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.4%) and Australian (19.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is evident across Balmain, where 32.5% of residents were born overseas and 12.9% use a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, representing 40.8% of the community. In addition, Judaism accounts for 0.8% of residents, aligning with the 0.8% share recorded throughout Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral heritage, the leading backgrounds identified in Balmain are English at 28.4% (compared to 19.0% across the region), Australian at 19.3%, and Irish at 12.7% (compared to 6.1% regionally). Other distinct cultural groups with above-average local representation include French at 0.8% (vs 0.5% regionally), Russian at 0.6% (vs 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Balmain is 42. 22.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographic data updated to August 2026 indicates a mature population profile in Balmain, with residents aged 45 - 64 making up 28.4% of the community compared to 22.6% across Greater Sydney, while younger demographics aged 0 - 24 represent 24.7% versus 30.4% regionally. The estimated median age is 42, matching the 2021 Census level and remaining 5 years older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 from that census. The senior cohort aged 65+ has expanded from 16.3% at the Census to an estimated 18.6%. By 2041, older age brackets are forecast to account for the bulk of local growth, increasing by 689 residents (34%) to 2,709, whereas younger cohorts and young to middle aged adults are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Balmain
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
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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 | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,454 at the 2021 Census → 10,858 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 (SAL10165). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.