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The median house price in Baulkham Hills is $2.00m, with units at $910k. House values have moved 4.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Baulkham Hills has an estimated 37,841 residents, up from 37,415 at the 2021 Census — a change of 426 people, or 1.1%. 216 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 2,778 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 investigations of ABS demographic statistics for the surrounding region, as well as validated address listings from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Baulkham Hills has an estimated population of 37,841 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 426 residents (1.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 37,415 people. The adjustment is derived from the resident population of 37,404, which AreaSearch calculated using the most recent ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 216 validated new addresses registered since the Census date.
This population size corresponds to a density of 2,778 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of countrywide areas analyzed by AreaSearch. Growth in the suburb of Baulkham Hills was driven mostly by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 89.0% of the total demographic increase in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level are implemented, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Projected age-group expansion rates from these sources are also applied to all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transitions, the suburb of Baulkham Hills is expected to experience population growth exceeding the national median, with an estimated rise of 4,616 persons by 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 11.0% over the 16 years.
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749 new dwellings have been approved in Baulkham Hills over the past five years, an average of 149 a year. That is 4.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 168 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 38% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 90, 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals compiled from statistical sectors, Baulkham Hills records approximately 149 residential approvals annually, with an estimated 749 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 83 approvals during the current FY-26. Although the local population has decreased in recent times, the rate of construction has been relatively sufficient, which is advantageous for buyers, with new residences constructed at an average cost of $614,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end premium housing. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $130.4 million during this financial year, reflecting substantial local commercial investment.
Recently approved residential construction consists of 38.0% standalone houses and 62.0% medium and high-density options. This shift toward denser housing provides affordable points of entry and holds appeal for downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the current residential mix (where houses make up 75.0% of properties), indicating a decline in the availability of developable land and reflecting changing lifestyles and affordability constraints. With about 321 people for every residential approval, the area shows the structural features of a low density environment. Looking forward, the area is projected to increase by 4,179 residents by 2041 (calculated from the latest quarterly estimates by AreaSearch). Under current construction patterns, the supply of new housing is expected to comfortably satisfy local demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting population growth above current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Baulkham Hills
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Baulkham Hills, worth an estimated $1.25 billion. A further 96 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $45.4 billion. 31 are already under construction and 47 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives represent key factors in local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 44 projects that are expected to impact the local area. Some of the major developments include Bellevue Residences, the 12-14 Hill Street Mixed Use Development, the 2-4 Old Northern Road Mixed-Use Development, and Norwest City, with detailed information on key projects provided below.
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12-14 Hill Street Mixed Use Development
A 6-storey shop top housing development in Baulkham Hills comprising three commercial tenancies (347.62 sq m) and 31 residential apartments (3x1 bedroom, 23x2 bedroom, 5x3 bedroom). The exterior features face brick, sandstone and exposed concrete feature walls with aluminium pergola structure and sliding horizontal/vertical privacy screens. Includes 3 levels of basement parking for 74 vehicles (13 commercial, 48 residential, 13 visitor spaces) and 213.39 sq m of deep soil landscaping. A Construction Certificate was issued in February 2025 for Stage 1 foundation works including site establishment, bulk excavation, shoring, piling, capping, basement drainage, and concrete structural elements up to and including the ground floor slab.
2-4 Old Northern Road Mixed-Use Development
An approved 8-storey mixed-use development comprising 44 residential apartments across levels 2-7, ground floor and level 1 retail and commercial tenancies, and 4 levels of basement car parking providing 137 spaces. The 29-metre mid-rise building includes outdoor entertaining areas and a rooftop terrace. A Section 4.55(2) modification to the original development approval (DA 2332/2018/HA) was lodged with The Hills Shire Council in December 2019. The project remains in pre-construction as of 2026.
Bellevue Residences
Bellevue Residences is a $480 million masterplanned community on a 12.5-hectare site in Norwest. The development features a diverse range of housing, including the Stage 1 'Aster Collection' of 14 premium land lots, plus 110 medium-density townhouses and 270 apartments across eight buildings. The project is designed to integrate with the heritage-listed St Joseph's Novitiate and is located within 600m of the Norwest Metro Station, providing high-quality residential living near the Norwest Business Park.
10-16 Seven Hills Road Residential Development
A residential development project recently expanded to comprise 118 apartments across a tiered 4 to 8-storey building. The proposal includes 19 dedicated affordable housing units and three levels of basement parking. Designed by Integrated Design Group for FAL Group, the project revitalizes a 3,944 sqm site near the Baulkham Hills Town Centre following a successful LEP amendment to increase building height and floor space ratio.
Pemulwuy Marketplace Retail Centre
Neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Woolworths with BWS, Priceline Pharmacy and 20+ specialty retailers, serving the Pemulwuy/Greystanes community with 300+ at-grade parking spaces.
Hills District Bowling Club Redevelopment
The Hills District Bowling Club (The Hills Club) proposed an 18-storey mixed-use redevelopment on its 1.34ha site in Baulkham Hills, comprising up to 196 apartments, 32 senior-living units, a new 3,100sqm clubhouse retaining at least two playing greens, and 152sqm of commercial and retail space. After three submissions to Hills Shire Council and a subsequent rezoning review, the Sydney Central City Planning Panel refused the proposal on 17 March 2023 on grounds of inconsistency with the Local Strategic Planning Statement regarding traffic and transport issues in Baulkham Hills Town Centre.No revised proposal has been lodged as of 2025.
Norwest City
A $3 billion+ masterplanned transformation by Mulpha, evolving the 377-hectare Norwest Business Park into a smart city and innovation hub. Stage 1 of Norwest Quarter (Banksia and Lacebark) was completed in December 2025, delivering 196 net-zero ready apartments with retail opening in Q2 2026. The $2.14 billion Norwest Marketown redevelopment received planning approval in September 2025 to create a mixed-use town center. The precinct features 46 hectares of open space and LoRaWAN smart infrastructure, targeting 60,000 workers by the 2040s.
Nelson's Ridge Master Planned Community
Major master-planned community developed by Lend Lease on former quarry site, featuring residential areas, retail plaza, medical facilities, and retirement village. Includes approximately 1,200 homes across multiple stages.
19,704 residents of Baulkham Hills are employed, from a labour force of 20,421. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 68.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 33,876, about 90% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Local workforce data compiled by AreaSearch indicates that the area features a highly educated labor pool with significant representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of just 3.5%, and stable employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 19,704 residents employed, with an unemployment rate 0.6% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and a labor participation rate similar to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census responses indicate that a high 52.5% of workers worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted alongside COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Local employment is concentrated within health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training fields.
The locality exhibits a strong specialization in finance & insurance, with its employment share reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services accounts for only 4.0% of local employment, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 5.8%. Given the differences between the Census working population and resident population figures, this mostly residential neighborhood offers few local jobs. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader regions show that the labor force decreased by 0.9% and total employment fell by 0.5% over the 12-month period, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point decline in unemployment. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion of the labor force, and a minor reduction in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide further context on future employment demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of change vary widely across sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests that local employment could grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Baulkham Hills is $2,474 a week (about $129,000 a year), with median personal income at $973 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,846 a year against an average of $79,820. 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 the latest postcode level ATO statistics released for the financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income is $60,846, with an average taxpayer income of $79,820. These figures rank among the highest in the country, comparing to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $67,125 for the median and $88,057 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings place household, family, and individual incomes high nationally, falling between the 76th and 90th percentiles.
The weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 30.9% of residents (11,692 people), mirroring the regional rate of 30.9%. Higher earners are prominent, with 40.8% earning more than $3,000 weekly, which points to substantial household purchasing power. High housing costs demand 15.4% of total income, but solid earnings keep disposable income in the 89th percentile, and the local SEIFA ranking for income sits in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Baulkham Hills had 12,276 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 11% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing profile at the time of the latest Census consisted of 75.4% separate houses and 24.6% other housing types (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the metropolitan Sydney split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates were higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 33.3%, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (43.9%) or rented (22.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Sydney metro average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent was $520, compared to metropolitan Sydney figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Baulkham Hills counted 12,276 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 50% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 83.0%, consisting of 49.8% couples with children, 23.1% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 17.0%, with single person households accounting for 15.3% and group housing making up 1.6%. The median household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.3% of adults in Baulkham Hills hold a university qualification, including 27.5% with a bachelor degree and 14.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 15.7% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 8,119 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,126 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Qualifications among residents are higher than broader averages, with 44.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationwide and 32.2% across NSW. This educational trend positions the area well for professional and knowledge-based career opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 26.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (15.7%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 31.5% of residents currently undertaking formal study.
This student population includes 11.9% in primary school, 8.1% in high school, and 5.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Baulkham Hills reaches 287 stops on 150 routes, timetabled for about 9,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transit options indicates that 287 transit stops are active in the suburb of Baulkham Hills, consisting of bus services. These stops support 150 unique routes, which combine to deliver 9,648 passenger trips per week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 147 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area; private cars remain the main mode of travel at 84%, while 8% use buses. The average household has 1.5 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 52.5%, work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions). Transit service frequency averages 1,378 trips per day across all routes, which is equivalent to approximately 33 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.8% of residents in Baulkham Hills report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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 indicate excellent physical wellbeing outcomes across the area, based on mortality rates and chronic condition analyses, with younger demographics showing a very low incidence of common medical conditions, and private health insurance rates reaching a high level of approximately 58% of the total population (22,118 people). Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.0% and 5.9% of residents, respectively, while 75.8% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over account for 16.5% of the local population (6,243 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%.
While health outcomes among seniors are strong, their national ranking is lower than that of the local younger population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.9% of Baulkham Hills residents were born overseas and 42.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (17.2%) and English (17.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The locality displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 41.9% of residents born outside Australia and 42.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religion, practiced by 50.2% of the population. Hinduism shows a notable overrepresentation, accounting for 9.3% of the community compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds are Australian at 17.2%, English at 17.2%, and Chinese at 13.9%, which is higher than the regional average of 8.4%. Significant differences are also observed in other backgrounds: Korean background is overrepresented at 2.5% of the local population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Indian background is at 7.7% (compared to 3.6%), and Lebanese background accounts for 1.9% (compared to 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Baulkham Hills is 39. 21.5% 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 median age of 39 years in the suburb of Baulkham Hills is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, children aged 5 - 14 are overrepresented (15.2% locally), while young adults aged 25 - 34 are underrepresented (8.8%). Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 10.9% to 12.7% of the population, whereas the 35 to 44 age bracket declined from 17.5% to 16.6%. Population projections for 2041 indicate demographic changes, with the 85+ cohort expected to grow by 142% (1,127 people) to reach 1,922 from 794.
General aging trends are projected to continue, with residents aged 65 and older representing 57% of total growth, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Baulkham Hills
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 11 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 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 — 216 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (37,415 at the 2021 Census → 37,841 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 (SAL10233). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.