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The median house price in Belrose is $2.37m, with units at $875k. House values have moved 0.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Belrose has an estimated 8,825 residents, up from 8,726 at the 2021 Census — a change of 99 people, or 1.1%. 134 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 652 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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Through parsing ABS population statistics for the surrounding region alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Belrose has a projected population of approximately 8,825 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 99 individuals (1.1%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 8,726 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 8,823, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 134 validated new addresses added after the Census. The current population translates to a density of 652 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for future construction.
The 1.1% expansion rate for the suburb of Belrose since the census is within 2.6 percentage points of the wider SA3 region (3.7%), showing stable growth indicators. The primary contributor to local growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 72.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. AreaSearch relies on projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 units, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For SA2 territories where this data is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level from 2022, using a 2021 baseline, are utilized. Anticipated growth rates for specific age segments from these datasets are applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts point to growth in the lowest quartile of Australian statistical territories, with the population expected to increase by 235 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 projections, representing a total rise of 2.6% over the 16 years.
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349 new dwellings have been approved in Belrose over the past five years, an average of 69 a year. That is 7.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 43% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, 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 evaluations of ABS building approvals allocated from regional data, the suburb of Belrose has averaged roughly 69 annual residential approvals, totaling 349 approved homes over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 6 approvals in FY-26 so far. Because the resident count declined during the prior period, housing volume has remained sufficient to meet local demand, fostering a balanced market environment with plenty of options for buyers, while new homes average an estimated development cost of $452,000—slightly exceeding the regional benchmark—which points to a focus on premium builds.
Additionally, commercial development approvals totaling $5.8 million have been registered during this financial year, highlighting the mostly residential character of the area. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Belrose displays 169.0% higher building approval volumes per resident, offering home buyers plenty of options even though building starts have slowed lately. Newly approved residential builds consist of 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% semi-detached options or apartments. This preference for higher-density formats provides accessible pricing options and draws downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the historical housing stock (which currently consists of 80.0% houses), indicating a decline in available vacant land and responding to changing buyer preferences and budget constraints. A ratio of 1360 people per individual dwelling approval highlights a calm, low-turnover development climate. Looking forward, the suburb of Belrose is projected to add 233 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. At current building rates, residential supply is expected to keep pace with demand, supporting positive conditions for home buyers while potentially allowing growth to outpace current projections.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Belrose, worth an estimated $490 million. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.8 billion. 7 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional growth. In total, AreaSearch has identified 23 projects expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Belrose Village Green, Forestway Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Belrose North Residential Release, and the Davidson Park Environmental Restoration, with details provided below for the most significant projects.
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Belrose Village Green
Belrose Village Green is a new neighbourhood retail centre on Forest Way. The development will deliver a full line supermarket (Coles), specialty shops, medical and allied health services, food and beverage outlets, and a childcare facility. The project features a modern village style design aimed at serving the surrounding Northern Beaches community with upgraded pedestrian access and high-quality amenities.
Davidson Park Environmental Restoration
Comprehensive environmental restoration project focused on native habitat rehabilitation, erosion control, and biodiversity enhancement in Davidson Park.
Glenrose Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment and Expansion
Redevelopment and expansion of the Glenrose Village neighbourhood shopping centre in Belrose, including a Woolworths supermarket, ALDI supermarket, specialty retail tenancies, upgraded parking, and a dining precinct fronting Glen Street. The multi-stage project delivered an open-air village style centre with improved access and everyday retail options supporting local community facilities.
Belrose North Residential Release
Mirvac's proposed masterplanned community in the Belrose North precinct, envisaged to deliver approximately 250 new homes including townhomes, terraces and apartments on land around Wyatt Avenue and Ralston Avenue. The site forms part of the Oxford Falls Valley and Belrose North deferred lands area. The earlier standalone planning proposal to rezone Lot 1 DP 1139826 at Ralston Avenue (PP-2021-470) was refused and is not proceeding. Rezoning of the broader deferred lands is now being addressed through the new Northern Beaches comprehensive LEP, which received a Gateway Determination in October 2025 and is being revised for public exhibition in 2026, with gazettal not expected before 2027.
Forestway Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A $34 million modernization of the 1966-era Forestway Shopping Centre. Following the completion of Stage 1 internal upgrades and new amenities, the project has progressed to Stage 2. This phase features the demolition of the multi-storey car park to be replaced by at-grade and two-level basement parking (585 spaces), new entry statements, and major facade upgrades. The expansion adds approximately 5,000sqm of retail space, including a new Harris Farm supermarket, a swim school, and an expanded Soul Athletic Club.Recent early 2026 modifications refined operating hours to 7am-10pm and addressed waste collection logistics to support the intensified use.
Northern Beaches Hospital
A $2 billion public-private partnership hospital project providing 488 beds, 14 operating theatres, and 50 emergency department spaces, offering acute and complex care, maternity, and mental health services. Completed in 2018, the NSW Government has announced the facility will return to full public ownership by mid-2026. A new High Volume Planned Surgery Centre is also set to open at the site by July 2026 to perform 5,000 additional surgeries annually.
Patyegarang (Lizard Rock) Housing Development
The Patyegarang project involves the development of a land asset at Morgan Road, Belrose, by the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council (MLALC), aiming to transform it into economic, social, and cultural opportunities for Aboriginal people. The development will include a sustainable, resilient, and affordable community designed to respect the natural environment, with a range of lot sizes to retain rocky outcrops, existing trees, and landscape features. The masterplan focuses on self-determination and Caring for Country, including restoration of natural habitat, watercourses, and ecological corridors, as well as conservation and preservation of significant Aboriginal rock carvings.Approximately 19.8 ha of the 71-ha site will be preserved and restored as conservation areas, with formalised walking and cycling tracks to honor and protect existing registered Aboriginal archaeological sites. Includes a cultural community centre and up to 450 homes.
Forest Way Cycle Path Extension
Dedicated cycling infrastructure connecting Forestville to broader Northern Beaches cycle network, promoting sustainable transport and recreational cycling.
4,421 residents of Belrose are employed, from a labour force of 4,559. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 62.0%. 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 9,706, about 110% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 suburb of Belrose possesses a highly qualified labor force, particularly in the technology sector, with an unemployment rate of only 3.0% and consistent job numbers over the prior year, according to AreaSearch regional data. As of March 2026, there are 4,421 working residents, representing an unemployment rate 1.1% lower than the Greater Sydney level of 4.1%, while local labor force participation is lower at 62.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census records show a high proportion of residents (51.9%) working from home, though this may reflect temporary pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical services, healthcare & social assistance, and retail trade. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows low representation, accounting for only 2.9% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% in Greater Sydney. The Census recorded a ratio of 0.7 jobs for every resident, pointing to a higher-than-average volume of local employment options. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from the broader region, local employment rose by 0.4% during the 12 months ending March 2026, while the total labor force grew by 1.4%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force grow by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decrease. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context for future demand in the suburb of Belrose. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce mix to model potential growth. Although nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce profile suggests employment in the suburb of Belrose will rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Belrose is $2,598 a week (about $135,000 a year), with median personal income at $903 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,499 a year against an average of $92,366. The average runs 58% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer statistics for the suburb of Belrose show a median income of $58,499 and an average income of $92,366, based on the latest postcode data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are exceptionally high by national standards, compared to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $64,536 for the median and $101,898 for the average. In the 2021 Census, weekly household incomes ranked in the 92nd percentile at $2,598.
Analysis shows that 32.0% of residents (2,824 individuals) earn weekly incomes of $4000+, contrasting with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 30.9%. High earners are highly represented, with 44.6% earning over $3,000 weekly, pointing to substantial household purchasing power. While high housing costs account for 17.0% of earnings, strong overall income levels keep disposable funds in the 90th percentile, and the local SEIFA index puts the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Belrose had 2,913 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 11% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $890 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,441 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 34.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of Belrose at the latest Census consisted of 79.5% standalone houses and 20.5% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Belrose were significantly higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 45.7%, with the remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (42.4%) or rented (11.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,441 was well above the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $890 exceeded the Sydney metro figure of $470.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Belrose are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Belrose counted 2,913 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 79.5%, consisting of 44.5% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. The remaining 20.5% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 19.6% and group households making up 1.0%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.3% of adults in Belrose hold a university qualification, including 24.4% with a bachelor degree and 7.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 17.3% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,031 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,120 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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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in the suburb of Belrose is lower than regional averages, with 35.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 41.5% in the SA4 region, suggesting opportunities for further training and education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Technical and trade qualifications are common, with 31.0% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificates (17.3%). School and university enrollment is high, with 29.4% of local residents participating in formal education.
This group comprises 9.8% in high school, 9.7% in primary school, and 5.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Belrose reaches 74 stops on 66 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit options in the suburb of Belrose include 74 active stops, consisting of various bus options. These stops support 66 separate routes, which combine to deliver 2,786 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is good, with residents living an average of 230 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, and cars remain the primary transport mode at 91%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents (51.9%) work from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Services average 398 daily trips across all routes, which represents approximately 37 weekly journeys at each individual transit stop.
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68.0% of residents in Belrose report no long-term health condition. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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The suburb of Belrose shows strong health statistics based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illness, with general disease rates remaining low, although they exceed the national average within older, vulnerable age groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, covering approximately 63% of the population (5,590 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common conditions in the area, affecting 8.8% and 7.2% of residents respectively, while 68.0% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over account for 24.8% of the local population (2,188 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health outcomes for seniors show some challenges, although they rank lower nationally than the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.0% of Belrose residents were born overseas and 16.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.7%) and Australian (24.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Belrose exhibits higher cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 16.6% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 29.0% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion at 60.8% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the primary groups in the suburb of Belrose are English at 28.7% (well above the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 24.4% (well above the regional average of 17.8%), and Other at 10.2% (lower than the regional average of 16.0%). There are also notable differences in other groups: South Australian ancestry accounts for 1.5% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), French accounts for 0.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and New Zealand ancestry stands at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Belrose is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 20.5% 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 in the suburb of Belrose is 46 years, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a high proportion of people aged 75 to 84 (11.0% locally) and a low proportion aged 25 to 34 (5.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 12.3% to 14.8% of the population, and the 55 to 64 group rose from 10.8% to 12.1%. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 group fell from 10.2% to 8.2%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.2% to 12.7%.
Future projections to 2041 suggest major demographic shifts. The cohort aged 85 and over is expected to grow by 245 people (50%), rising from 494 to 740. This aging trend is prominent, with seniors aged 65 and over representing 67% of all projected population growth. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Belrose
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 6 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 Jul 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 — 134 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,726 at the 2021 Census → 8,825 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 (SAL10283). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.