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The median house price in Bargo is $1.10m, with units at $449k. House values have moved 4.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Bargo has an estimated 4,800 residents, up from 4,516 at the 2021 Census — a change of 284 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 55.0% of that increase. Density is about 98 people per 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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Demographic updates from the ABS for the surrounding region alongside post-Census new address validation by AreaSearch indicate that the suburb of Bargo has an estimated population of around 4,800 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 284 people (6.3%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 4,516 people. Such growth is drawn from an estimated resident population of 4,772 determined by AreaSearch via the June 2025 ABS ERP release together with 54 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census date. With a density ratio measuring 97 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Bargo offers considerable space per person and substantial capacity for future development.
Tracking within 1.0 percentage points of the state benchmark (7.3%), the suburb of Bargo displays competitive growth fundamentals through its 6.3% post-census rise. Natural growth served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for approximately 55.00000000000001% of recent population gains, while overseas migration and interstate migration both registered positive contributions. For demographic modelling, AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections published jointly by the ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, while drawing upon 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures based on 2021 for locations outside that series. Cohort-specific growth rates across these aggregations are further extended across all regions from 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic outlooks, the suburb of Bargo is projected to register lower quartile growth nationally, with aggregated SA2-level figures indicating an addition of 104 persons through to 2041, representing an overall increase of 1.6% across the 16 years.
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123 new dwellings have been approved in Bargo over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That is 5.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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 AreaSearch examination of ABS building approvals allocated from broader statistical areas, residential building permits in Bargo have averaged around 24 residential properties annually, accumulating to an estimated 123 homes across the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 9 approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, an average annual influx of 1.6 people per newly constructed dwelling pointed to a balanced balance between supply and demand that maintained steady market conditions; however, this ratio climbed to 7.6 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, signalling heightening demand and possible capacity constraints.
Approved residential projects carry an average expected construction cost of $528,000 per property. In addition, $7.9 million in commercial approvals has been registered during this financial year, underscoring a modest level of commercial building activity. Residential building approvals comprise 91.0% detached houses and 9.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the low-density character of the locality and catering to buyers seeking standalone housing and larger allotments. A metric of an estimated 591 people per dwelling approval demonstrates a subdued, low-volume development environment. Projected forward from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the population of Bargo is anticipated to add 76 residents through to 2041. Ongoing rates of residential building activity should readily accommodate this projected demand, sustaining favourable conditions for property buyers and offering scope for growth beyond baseline forecasts.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Bargo, worth an estimated $750 million. A further 35 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.1 billion. 14 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and education & training. 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 investments and major urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local development and performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 2 projects anticipated to influence the locality, including the Tahmoor South Coal Project, Tahmoor Town Centre Revitalisation, Maldon to Dombarton Freight Rail Line, and Panorama - North Wilton Precinct.
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Tahmoor South Coal Project
Underground longwall extension of the Tahmoor Colliery into the Bargo area, approved by the Independent Planning Commission in April 2021 (SSD-8445) and modified through to May 2025. The project was approved to extract up to 33 Mt of ROM coking coal from the Bulli seam via longwall mining, extending mine life to approximately 2032. The mine has been shut since February 2025 after owner SIMEC Mining (GFG Alliance) exhausted cash reserves. Liberty Primary Metals Australia entered voluntary administration in November 2025, and the NSW Supreme Court ordered liquidation in March 2026 with McGrathNicol appointed as liquidator.238 of 328 workers were made redundant in March 2026, with 90 retained for care and maintenance. The mine is being offered for sale with expressions of interest sought by the liquidator.
Tahmoor Town Centre Revitalisation
Wollondilly Shire Council-led revitalisation of Tahmoor's main street and town centre, encompassing new retail and commercial spaces, public domain upgrades, and improved pedestrian connections along Remembrance Driveway. The project aims to reinforce Tahmoor as a key service hub for the Wollondilly Shire as the region experiences significant population growth.
Tahmoor Marketplace Expansion
Planned expansion of Tahmoor Marketplace including additional specialty retail floorspace, supermarket improvements and expanded at-grade parking to support population growth in Tahmoor. The project remains in the planning phase with broader transport planning for the Tahmoor CBD progressing alongside future retail improvements.
15 Janderra Lane Wilton Stage 2A South East Wilton Precinct
Approved Torrens title residential subdivision within the South East Wilton Growth Area. The Stage 2A development at 15 Janderra Lane creates 362 residential lots, 6 super lots, drainage and open space lots, a local park, share paths, stormwater works, road dedication, civil works and essential services. The planning agreement was executed in July 2025 and subsequently novated from Country Garden Wilton East Pty Ltd to Landtop SPV5 Pty Ltd.
Maldon to Dombarton Freight Rail Line
The Maldon to Dombarton Railway is a proposed 35-kilometre single-track freight rail link intended to connect the Main South Line at Maldon with the Moss Vale to Unanderra line at Dombarton. This corridor aims to enhance freight access to Port Kembla and bypass Sydney's passenger network congestion. While 25 kilometres of earthworks were completed in the 1980s, the project remains in the investigative stage. Recent strategic planning, including the 2026 Draft Illawarra Shoalhaven Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan, continues to list it as a long-term investigative initiative, though Infrastructure Australia has previously noted that costs currently outweigh the economic benefits.
Bingara Gorge
A 450-hectare master-planned golf and lifestyle community delivering 1,800 homes in Wilton, Sydney's South West. Developed by Metro Property Development (acquired from Lendlease in 2021), the estate is built around an 18-hole Graham Marsh-designed golf course and features over 200 hectares of open space, parks, retail, childcare, and a primary school. Civil works are actively underway on Stages 10C and 10D (104 lots), a new Country Club venue is under construction with completion anticipated Autumn 2026, and community parks including Homestead Park and Condell Park Homestead are progressing through to 2026-2027.
Bingara Gorge Master Planned Community
Premium 450-hectare master-planned community by Metro Property Group (acquired from Lendlease in 2021) delivering 1,800 homes for approximately 3,500 residents when completed. Features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Graham Marsh, Pulse Fitness Club with swimming pools and tennis courts, Wilton Public School, an approved Country Club (construction commenced mid-2024, completion expected late 2025), retail centre, childcare, and over 200 hectares of open space including 120 hectares of protected bushland. Stages 10A and 10B (111 lots) registered April 2025; civil works for Stages 10C and 10D (90 lots) commencing mid-2025.Located in the heart of Wilton Growth Area with excellent connectivity to M5 and Hume Highway.
Wilton Junction Development
A comprehensive transformation of Wilton into a major strategic centre. The project encompasses several precincts including North Wilton (Panorama), Wilton Greens, and the Wilton Town Centre. It features extensive residential development of over 9,000 homes, new public primary and high schools, a lakeside business hub, and significant infrastructure upgrades including new Hume Motorway ramps and a three-lane bridge. Sydney Water is actively constructing critical water and wastewater pipelines to support the growth.
2,681 residents of Bargo are employed, from a labour force of 2,748. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 71.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,907, about 81% 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 labour market in Bargo demonstrates an even balance between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, highlighted by strong representation in the construction industry, an unemployment rate of just 2.4%, and an estimated 8.0% growth in employment over the preceding year according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, employed residents stand at 2,681, while the jobless rate sits 1.7% below the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, alongside a participation rate of 71.3% relative to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that 21.8% of employed persons worked from home, though this figure was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
The foremost industries employing local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction represents a distinct area of workforce specialization, commanding an employment share 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.0% of local workers compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. A comparison of resident workers against the local Census working population indicates that local job opportunities within the immediate area remain relatively constrained. Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data, the year to March 2026 witnessed an 8.0% expansion in employment alongside a 7.6% increase in the labour force, which together reduced the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same interval, employment increased by 1.9%, the labour force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. National projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment prospects. Applying national five-year growth forecasts of 6.6% and ten-year forecasts of 13.7% across specific industry sectors to the local workforce structure indicates prospective employment gains of 5.9% over five years and 12.4% over ten years for Bargo, based on weighted industry distributions without incorporating localised population projections.
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Median household income in Bargo is $1,736 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $742 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,127 a year against an average of $62,434. 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 indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Bargo recorded a median income of $51,127 and an average income of $62,434, trailing national figures as well as Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median earnings at approximately $56,403 and the average at $68,877. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings situated the locality modestly between the 37th and 49th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 1,516 residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, representing 31.6% of the cohort, closely matching the regional proportion of 30.9%. Affordability pressures remain pronounced, with 82.5% of income uncommitted, ranking at the 48th percentile, while the SEIFA income index places the area in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bargo had 1,553 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 2% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. 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 latest Census, the housing stock in Bargo consists of 89.2% houses and 10.8% other dwellings, including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Sydney metro recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 36.2%, substantially exceeding Sydney metro levels, with remaining homes occupied under a mortgage (46.2%) or rented (17.6%). Median monthly mortgage repayments stood at $2,167 compared to $2,427 across Sydney metro, while median weekly rent was $410 against the metropolitan benchmark of $470. Relative to Australia-wide figures, mortgage payments in Bargo sit above the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bargo counted 1,553 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,651 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households account for 77.0% of all occupied residences, consisting of couples with children at 34.7%, couples without children at 29.7%, and single parent families at 12.0%. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 23.0%, divided between lone person households at 21.4% and group households at 1.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney figure of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.4% of adults in Bargo hold a university qualification, including 8.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,479 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,003 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 profiles indicate that 12.4% of residents hold university qualifications, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Higher education credentials include bachelor degrees at 8.5%, postgraduate qualifications at 2.2%, and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical training, comprising certificates at 34.6% and advanced diplomas at 9.9%. Formal education enrolment is significant, encompassing 28.7% of the population. This cohort comprises 11.7% of residents attending primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 2.6% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bargo reaches 166 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 Bargo includes 166 transport stops covering bus and train services across 41 separate routes, generating 2,075 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is strong, with an average distance of 140 meters to the nearest transport stop. Commuting patterns reflect an outward flow from this predominantly residential area, with private vehicles accounting for 95% of journeys to work. Household motor vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, surpassing the regional average, while 21.8% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census during COVID-19 conditions. Transit schedules provide an average of 296 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 12 weekly trips per individual stop.
The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops relative to the centrepoint of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
64.3% of residents in Bargo report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch based on mortality statistics and chronic disease incidence indicate health challenges in Bargo, with elevated rates of standard conditions observed across younger and older demographics, while private health coverage extends to approximately 52% of the population (~2,478 people), lower than the 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney. The most widely reported chronic conditions across the locality are arthritis at 10.4 and asthma at 8.7% of residents, while 64.3% reported no long-term medical ailments compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health vulnerabilities are apparent within the working-age cohort due to chronic illnesses.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 21.6% of the population (1,036 people), above the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with senior health indicators broadly tracking national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bargo is largely Australian-born, at 87.9% of residents, with 6.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.8%) and English (29.4%). 3.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics show that 87.9% of residents were born in Australia, 92.8% hold Australian citizenship, and 93.7% speak only English at home. Christianity represents the predominant religious affiliation at 62.4% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of parental lineage, the most prevalent ancestries are Australian at 31.8% (compared to 17.8% regionally), English at 29.4% (against 19.0% regionally), and Irish at 7.2%. Other distinct ancestries include Maltese at 2.4% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%), and Macedonian at 0.4% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bargo is 41. 23.2% 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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Demographic data reveals an older age distribution relative to the broader metropolitan area. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) constitute 21.6% of residents compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 21.3% versus 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age is 41, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 4 years higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded in 2021. Since the Census, the share of retiree and elderly cohorts has increased from 19.3% to an estimated 21.6%.
By 2041, this senior cohort is projected to expand by 328 residents (32%) to 1,365, while numbers of young to middle aged adults, along with children and young adults, are projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bargo
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 | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 1 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 Apr 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 — 54 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,516 at the 2021 Census → 4,800 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 (SAL10199). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.