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The median house price in Bankstown is $1.59m, with units at $610k. House values have moved 6.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Bankstown has an estimated 37,510 residents, up from 34,933 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,577 people, or 7.4%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 139 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 72.0% of that increase. That puts 5,907 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 evaluations combining regional ABS figures with address validations completed following the Census, the suburb of Bankstown reached an estimated population of 37,510 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,577 people (7.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the suburb recorded 34,933 residents. Such estimates build upon an Estimated Resident Population of 37,407 determined from the ABS June 2025 data alongside 139 validated new addresses established post-Census. Consequently, the suburb registers a population density of 5,907 persons per square kilometer, placing it among the top 10% nationwide and driving intense competition for local land.
The suburb of Bankstown outpaced both the broader state and its SA4 region (6.6%) with its 7.4% increase since the 2021 census. This growth was predominantly fueled by overseas arrivals, accounting for roughly 72.0% of recent population additions. Population modeling across the suburb of Bankstown incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections based in 2022, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases with a 2021 baseline. Age-specific growth metrics from these models guide projections for 2032 to 2041. Based on combined SA2 data, the suburb is slated for top-quartile national expansion, adding 11,898 residents by 2041, which represents an overall gain of 31.4% across the 16-year timeframe.
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473 new dwellings have been approved in Bankstown over the past five years, an average of 94 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 86 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 40% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 59, 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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AreaSearch assessment of ABS building approvals indicates that Bankstown has averaged approximately 94 residential approvals annually, yielding around 473 dwellings across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 59 approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, roughly 5 incoming residents arrived for every new home constructed, creating a notable supply deficit that places upward pressure on local prices. Furthermore, the average construction cost for these new builds stands at $439,000, aligning with broader regional levels. Alongside residential development, commercial approvals have reached $264.2 million this financial year, underscoring substantial commercial interest.
Recent residential construction comprises 40.0% standalone houses alongside 60.0% medium-to-high density formats such as apartments and townhouses. This emphasis on higher-density stock offers accessible entry price points well-suited to first-home purchasers, investors, and downsizers. The area exhibits characteristic maturity, maintaining approximately 671 residents per building approval. Long-term forecasts based on the latest quarterly AreaSearch analysis indicate an intake of 11,795 additional residents across Bankstown by 2041. If building rates remain at current levels, housing supply could fall short of demographic expansion, likely intensifying buyer demand and reinforcing upward value trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bankstown, worth an estimated $19.9 billion. A further 70 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.9 billion. 20 are already under construction and 41 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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Civic upgrades, major construction, and urban planning developments play a pivotal role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 43 specific initiatives expected to influence the district, highlighted by the Bankstown CBD Transformation, the New Bankstown Hospital, the Compass Centre Redevelopment, and Stage 1 of the Bankstown Central Masterplan (Bankstown Exchange).
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New Bankstown Hospital
The NSW Government is investing $2 billion to deliver a new state-of-the-art hospital on the former TAFE NSW Bankstown campus site on Chapel Road. The facility will include a 14-storey hospital tower, an expanded emergency department, operating theatres, intensive care, maternity and mental health services, and a 10-storey car park. Early works and demolition are underway, with main construction expected to start in 2027 and completion targeted for 2031.
Bankstown Exchange (Stage 1 - Bankstown Central Masterplan)
Bankstown Exchange is the initial phase of the 30-year Bankstown Central masterplan, creating a vibrant mixed-use destination. The project includes approximately 30,000 sqm of modern office space across three buildings, a new 'Eat Street' dining precinct, and 5,000 sqm of landscaped public space. It features a revitalized bus interchange to integrate with the Sydney Metro City and Southwest line. The development is designed to support the Bankstown Health and Education Innovation Precinct (BHEIP) and includes basement parking for 320 cars and 240 bicycles.
Bankstown TOD Accelerated Precinct
State-led Transport Oriented Development Accelerated Precinct revitalising the Bankstown CBD and Metro station area. Rezoning took effect on 27 November 2024, enabling capacity for 14,000 new homes and up to 100,000 new jobs via 3.15 million square metres of commercial floor space. The plan features high-density mixed-use buildings up to 25 storeys, over 14 hectares of new and improved public open space, a new bus interchange, and enhanced walking and cycling links.
Compass Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Compass Centre site into a mixed-use precinct comprising a 5-storey podium and three towers. Approved by the Sydney South Planning Panel in February 2026, the proposal includes a 19-storey hotel with approximately 169 rooms and two 24-storey build-to-rent residential towers providing 339 apartments. The precinct will feature a supermarket, retail shops, a gym, a medical centre, childcare, and a function centre. It aims to improve connectivity with through-site links between Bankstown Station and Paul Keating Park, alongside significant public domain and landscaping upgrades.
Bankstown CBD Transformation
A multi-billion dollar urban renewal initiative transforming Bankstown into a premier education, health, and lifestyle hub. The Bankstown Station transit interchange and pedestrian plaza are complete, while the $2 billion New Bankstown Hospital at 490 Chapel Road is underway following state significant approval. Designated as a Transport Oriented Development Accelerated Precinct to deliver up to 14,000 new homes.
Parks for People Program - Bankstown
The Parks for People program delivers high-quality, sustainable open space in growing communities, supporting new housing with vibrant, well-connected public places. Jointly funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments, this program accelerates the delivery of new parks and green spaces within the Bankstown Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precinct, providing places to exercise, rest, and socialise near the new Metro station.
Salt Pan Creek Channel Repairs
Structural repairs and bank stabilization along Salt Pan Creek within the Cooks River catchment, affecting parts of Greenacre, Punchbowl, Belfield and nearby suburbs. Scope includes flood mitigation, stormwater channel rehabilitation, erosion control and environmental restoration works to improve waterway health and reduce flood risk.
Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan 2050
The Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan 2050 (CISP) is a long-term framework adopted by Canterbury-Bankstown Council to guide the planning and delivery of 149 community facilities over the next 25 years. The plan focuses on consolidating ageing, fit-for-purpose assets into modern multipurpose hubs. Key initiatives include the redevelopment of the Canterbury Leisure and Aquatics Centre, new district libraries, youth centres, and enhanced cultural spaces. The strategy is designed to support a population expected to reach 500,000 by 2036, with priority growth areas identified in the Bankstown CBD and Campsie precincts.
16,432 residents of Bankstown are employed, from a labour force of 18,226. Unemployment sits at 9.8%, with participation at 60.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Bankstown features a skilled workforce across a range of industries, registering a 9.8% jobless rate and a 2.6% annual rise in employment based on aggregated statistical area figures. As of March 2026, employed locals tally 16,432. The local unemployment rate exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1% by 5.7 percentage points, while the labor participation rate of 60.2% trails the broader metropolitan figure of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 29.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for resident workers are retail trade, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.
Manufacturing represents a clear area of local specialization, with resident participation reaching 1.6 times the metropolitan baseline. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 7.5% of the local workforce, lagging the 11.5% seen across Greater Sydney. Comparison between resident counts and local Census worker numbers demonstrates that the area functions largely as a dormitory suburb with limited internal job opportunities. According to AreaSearch analysis using SALM and ABS data aggregated from larger statistical regions, employment levels rose by 2.6% and the labour force grew by 3.6% during the year to March 2026, which led to an increase of 0.9 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9%, labour force growth of 1.9%, and a slight decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context for understanding potential future demand in Bankstown. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate regional growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Bankstown's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bankstown is $1,331 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $542 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,890 a year against an average of $50,066. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, resident earnings in the suburb of Bankstown track below nationwide figures. Local taxpayers recorded a median income of $39,890 and a mean of $50,066, trailing Greater Sydney equivalents of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 indicate a median of $44,007 and an average of $55,233. The 2021 Census placed weekly household earnings ($1,331) in the 22nd percentile, with individual incomes sitting at the 6th percentile.
The predominant earnings cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, capturing 30.9% of residents (11,590 people), which precisely matches the wider region at 30.9%. With households retaining only 76.4% of earnings after accommodation expenses (15th percentile), local housing stress remains pronounced.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bankstown had 10,980 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 30% detached houses and 59% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 30.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that the residential fabric of Bankstown consists of 30.1% standalone houses and 70.0% higher-density dwellings (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and other formats), differing notably from the Greater Sydney profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other stock. Outright home ownership stood at 22.2%, trailing metropolitan levels, while 25.5% of homes carried a mortgage and 52.2% were rented. The median monthly mortgage commitment was $1,800, well beneath the metropolitan benchmark of $2,427 and below the national midpoint of $1,863. Conversely, the median weekly rent of $400 sat below the Sydney metro level of $470 but surpassed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bankstown counted 10,980 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 11,790 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 18% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 73.8% of local households, comprising couples with children at 37.7%, couples without children at 18.1%, and single-parent arrangements at 15.9%. The remaining 26.2% consists of non-family living situations, with sole occupants accounting for 22.0% and shared group dwellings making up 4.2%. The typical household accommodates 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.2% of adults in Bankstown hold a university qualification, including 20.8% with a bachelor degree and 8.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 13.4% hold a vocational qualification. 13 schools serve the area, with 5,650 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 978 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 attainment in Bankstown tracks behind the wider metropolitan area, with 30.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education qualifications compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees constitute 20.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 24.3% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (13.4%) and advanced diplomas (10.9%). A substantial 34.9% of local residents are actively engaged in formal study. This cohort includes 10.3% attending primary school, 7.8% in secondary education, and 7.4% enrolled in higher education courses.
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Public transport in Bankstown reaches 202 stops on 52 routes, timetabled for about 13,900 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 1.0 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 transit network across Bankstown features 202 stops providing combined bus and rail connectivity. These facilities accommodate 52 routes delivering 13,876 passenger departures each week. Accessibility is exceptional, with the typical dwelling situated 135 meters from the nearest boarding point. As a residential center, outbound commuting is typical, with private vehicle travel representing the primary choice at 73%, while train journeys make up 14% and bus travel accounts for 5%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.0 per dwelling, below the metropolitan average, while 29.3% of workers worked from home according to 2021 Census figures influenced by lockdown restrictions.
Transit services maintain an average volume of 1,982 daily trips across the local network, translating to roughly 68 weekly departures per stop. The surrounding map highlights the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.7% of residents in Bankstown report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 metrics across Bankstown sit above average based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness, with lower incidence rates noted across both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance uptake is comparatively low, covering roughly 47% of residents (~17,554 people), trailing Greater Sydney (59.9%) and the national benchmark (55.7%). Diabetes and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 5.2% and 5.0% of the population respectively. Overall, 79.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 13.9% of the suburb (5,213 people), lower than the 15.5% recorded across Greater Sydney, with older residents maintaining above-average health relative to national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
61.1% of Bankstown residents were born overseas and 80.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (18.0%) and Lebanese (11.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Displaying exceptional multiculturalism, Bankstown records 61.1% of its population born abroad, while 80.3% speak a non-English language at home. Islam represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 34.4% of residents compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental country of birth, the primary ancestry classifications in Bankstown are Other at 28.8% (exceeding the regional benchmark of 16.0%), Vietnamese at 18.0% (well above the regional 1.8%), and Lebanese at 11.4% (substantially above the regional 2.6%). Other groups exhibiting higher representation than the broader region include Chinese at 10.5% (vs 8.4%), Macedonian at 2.0% (vs 0.4%), and Samoan at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bankstown is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 32.0% 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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Age distributions in Bankstown align closely with metropolitan averages, diverging by no more than 2.0 percentage points across any single cohort. The median age remains steady at 34 from the 2021 Census, sitting 3 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that time. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 and over has expanded from 12.3% to an estimated 13.9%. Forecasts to 2041 indicate that senior and retiree cohorts will see the largest numeric expansion, increasing by 3,626 residents (70%) to reach 8,840.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bankstown
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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 this month 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 this month 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 this month headline measures · Jun 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 19 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 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 — 139 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (34,933 at the 2021 Census → 37,510 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 (SAL10181). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.