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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Berala is $1.57m, with units at $535k. House values have moved 7.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Berala has an estimated 9,066 residents, up from 8,757 at the 2021 Census — a change of 309 people, or 3.5%. That puts 4,256 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Berala has an estimated population of around 9,066, according to AreaSearch analysis of ABS broader area updates and new addresses validated since the Census. Compared to the 8,757 people recorded at the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 309 people (3.5%). This adjustment is based on a resident population estimate of 9,045 derived by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 20 validated new addresses added since the Census date. With a density of 4,256 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Berala sits in the top 10% of national localities evaluated by AreaSearch, highlighting significant demand for local land.
International migration has been the main contributor to demographic expansion, accounting for approximately 81.0% of total population increases over recent periods. To model demographic changes, AreaSearch uses SA2 projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, supplemented where needed by NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline. Age-specific growth trajectories from these aggregated datasets are likewise mapped across all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. In terms of future growth, the suburb of Berala is projected to expand at a rate slightly under the median among statistical areas reviewed by AreaSearch. Aggregated SA2-level figures anticipate an increase of 759 persons by 2041, which translates to an overall rise of 8.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
141 new dwellings have been approved in Berala over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 23, broadly in line with 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 evaluation of ABS building approval statistics distributed from statistical area figures, residential planning in Berala has generated around 28 dwelling approvals per year. Across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an estimated 141 dwellings received approval, including 23 to date in FY-25. In the context of recent population decline, this building volume has provided a sufficient pipeline of new supply to benefit prospective purchasers. The average expected construction cost for new dwellings sits at $389,000, which is below regional benchmarks and highlights cost-effective construction in the local housing stock.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have totaled $4.3 million during this financial year, pointing to modest non-residential development activity. Per capita residential construction in Berala trails Greater Sydney substantially, sitting 64.0% below the regional average. A constrained supply of incoming dwellings generally supports price resilience and buyer interest across established stock, while also falling short of the national benchmark due to the suburb's established character and potential planning limitations. The current construction pipeline comprises 81.0% standalone homes alongside 19.0% attached dwellings, maintaining an established suburban fabric focused on detached structures that appeal to buyers looking for larger lots. Notably, builders are focusing on freestanding houses to a greater extent than the historical composition of 61.0% at Census, demonstrating sustained preference for detached family accommodation amidst urban consolidation. With roughly 301 people per approval, the urban density of development remains low. From the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, demographic projections point to an addition of 738 residents in Berala through to 2041. If prevailing construction rates continue, future housing delivery appears well positioned to satisfy local residential requirements, offering favorable supply dynamics for purchasers and providing capacity to absorb additional growth beyond existing 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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Berala, worth an estimated $631 million. A further 98 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.7 billion. 24 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Strategic planning, public works, and capital developments play a vital role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 18 major projects expected to influence the surrounding area. Prominent undertakings among these comprise Aura by Crown Group, Lidcombe Town Centre Public Domain Plan, Lidcombe Infrastructure Upgrade, and The Concourse at Lidcombe, with significant developments highlighted below.
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Aura by Crown Group
Aura by Crown Group is a 9-storey mixed-use residential development opposite Berala Station, delivering 208 luxury apartments above ground-floor retail and landscaped communal areas. The project forms part of the broader revitalisation of Berala village, improving local amenity and housing supply around the station precinct. Construction is underway with completion targeted for 2026.
Berala Village Redevelopment
A long-term urban renewal initiative for the Berala village centre and surrounding station precinct. Supported by the NSW Government Transport Oriented Development (TOD) SEPP with finalised controls allowing for 6-storey mid-rise housing and shop-top developments within 400m of Berala Station. The precinct aims to support over 9,200 new homes over 15 years, including mandatory 2 percent affordable housing.
80 Betty Cuthbert Drive Mixed-Use Development
Repurposing of a 5.9-hectare NSW Government-owned site in Lidcombe for mixed health, education, and residential uses. The site is subdivided into three lots: 3.16 hectares transferred to Homes NSW for 48 new homes including 18 social and affordable dwellings, an 8,900 square meter site for the MS Plus wellbeing centre which opened in March 2025, and a third site retained by the Government. Demolition of the former health facility is underway as of early 2026.
The Concourse at Lidcombe
DOOLEYS is redeveloping its Lidcombe Catholic Club as The Concourse at Lidcombe, a major hospitality and events upgrade delivered with Buildcorp. Works are underway and include refurbished club facilities, new restaurants, bars and cafes, upgraded arrivals on John Street and Church Street, improved member areas, childrens play facilities, extra parking, and a dedicated functions and events centre with capacity for up to 500 guests. The project is being delivered in stages while the club remains operational, with major new destinations expected to open through the redevelopment period.
Berala TOD Precinct (Transport Oriented Development)
State-led rezoning of land within 400m of Berala Station under the NSW Transport Oriented Development Program. TOD SEPP planning controls commenced in November 2024, enabling mid-rise residential flat buildings up to 22m and shop-top housing up to 24m, with a maximum FSR of 2.5:1 and mandatory 2% affordable housing for developments exceeding 2,000 square metres GFA. The Berala precinct is expected to deliver more than 9,200 new homes over the next 15 years close to rail, shops and essential services.
Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence
Construction has commenced on the Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence at Wyatt Park. The project will deliver two additional indoor basketball courts, a gym, hot and cold recovery spaces, sport science and sports medicine areas, a film room, office and meeting rooms, player and spectator amenities, and associated access, parking and landscaping works. The centre is intended to support the Sydney Kings, Sydney Flames, Hoops Capital Academy and local community basketball pathways.
Lidcombe Town Centre Public Domain Plan
Cumberland City Council's staged revitalisation of the Lidcombe Town Centre is being delivered under the Public Domain Plan adopted in August 2023. The first major stage, the Joseph Street Precinct Upgrade (also known as the Lidcombe Town Centre High Street Activation Project), is jointly funded by the NSW Government's WestInvest program and Cumberland Council, with a combined budget of around 10.4 million dollars. Works span Joseph Street and Bridge Street between Railway Street and Vaughan Street, transforming the area into a vibrant 'Eat Street' with outdoor dining, upgraded paving and footpaths, raised pedestrian crossings, angled on-street parking, new street tree planting, integrated public art including a digital art platform, electric vehicle charging points and upgraded lighting and wayfinding.The construction tender was awarded with works proposed to commence in February 2026. Subsequent stages cover the John Street Precinct (concept design exhibited June 2025, supported by the Australian Government Thriving Suburbs Program) and the Remembrance Park upgrade with a new playspace, plus links to the future Pippita Rail Trail.
Central Lidcombe Multi-Storey Warehouse
Central is a pioneering 2-level, 5-Star Green Star warehouse facility spanning up to 40,000sqm. Designed by Hale Capital Partners and LaSalle Investment Management, it features 10 individual tenancies from 3,000sqm. Located alongside the M4 Motorway, it includes dual-level flexible warehousing spaces, ground to first floor height of 11.5m, B-Double access, dedicated EV charging, and extensive hardstand areas. Practical completion is expected in Q2 2026.
4,366 residents of Berala are employed, from a labour force of 4,683. Unemployment sits at 6.8%, with participation at 60.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,113, about 78% 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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Aggregated statistical area metrics from AreaSearch show that Berala possesses an educated labour pool spanning varied industries, recording an unemployment rate of 6.8% and an estimated annual employment expansion of 2.9%. As of March 2026, the employed resident count reached 4,366. Joblessness remains 2.6% higher than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while the local labour participation rate of 60.1% trails the wider metropolitan level of 68.9%. Additionally, Census data indicated that 31.6% of employed locals carried out their duties from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 health restrictions at the time.
Local residents work primarily within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Industrial production is a notable area of concentration, with manufacturing employing workers at a rate 1.7 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, professional & technical roles account for only 7.7% of the workforce, below the metropolitan benchmark of 11.5%. Comparing the Census count of local jobs against the resident workforce suggests that Berala is largely a dormitory residential suburb with relatively few employment hubs within its own borders. An evaluation of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch over the 12 months to March 2026 indicates a 2.9% rise in employed residents alongside a 3.0% expansion in the total labour force, maintaining a steady unemployment rate. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment climbed by 1.9% and the labour supply grew by 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decrease in unemployment. Looking ahead, national forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide perspective on local employment trajectories across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, overall job numbers are anticipated to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. When applied to Berala's specific industry distribution, these forecasts suggest employment gains of 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (noting that this represents a weighted calculation for illustration rather than a localized population forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Berala is $1,552 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $595 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,262 a year against an average of $53,625. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to ATO postcode statistics analyzed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, individual earnings in the suburb of Berala sit below national figures, recording a median of $42,262 and an average of $53,625. These amounts contrast with Greater Sydney, where median and average incomes reached $60,817 and $83,003, respectively. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $46,623 for median income and $59,159 for average income as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, personal earnings placed in the 11th percentile at $595 weekly, whereas household incomes ranked in the 38th percentile.
The largest earnings band is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, containing 32.3% of residents (2,928 people), which aligns with the Greater Sydney share of 30.9%. Affordability remains tight, as residents retain only 82.5% of income after housing costs, placing the area in the 37th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Berala had 2,736 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 26% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 24.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the residential landscape in Berala consisted of 61.1% separate houses and 38.9% alternative housing types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), compared with 55.9% houses and 44.1% non-house dwellings across Sydney metro. Outright home ownership in Berala reached 33.7%, substantially exceeding the Sydney metro level, while 24.9% of properties carried a mortgage and 41.4% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage payments stood at $2,000 and median weekly rent was $380, both coming in lower than the Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
Relative to Australia-wide benchmarks, however, Berala's mortgage repayments surpass the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents top the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Berala counted 2,736 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local household structure is primarily family-oriented, accounting for 74.3% of homes, which breaks down into couples with children at 37.6%, couples without children at 20.8%, and single parent families at 13.4%. Non-family living arrangements constitute the other 25.7%, led by single-person dwellings at 19.4% and group households at 6.2%. With an average of 3.0 persons per household, the median domestic occupancy exceeds Greater Sydney's average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.6% of adults in Berala hold a university qualification, including 20.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 13.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 697 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 973 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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Higher education attainment levels present a notable gap in the local area, with 27.6% holding university credentials compared to the SA3 regional benchmark of 39.9%, highlighting potential scope for learning initiatives. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 20.8%, with postgraduate qualifications at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Technical and vocational training represents 23.1% of qualifications for residents aged 15+, split between certificates at 13.4% and advanced diplomas at 9.7%. Student attendance is strong throughout the community, with 30.1% of the local population actively participating in academic programs.
This cohort is distributed across primary education at 8.5%, tertiary education at 7.3%, and secondary education at 6.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Berala reaches 55 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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Commuter networks in Berala are supported by 55 active transport stops spanning rail and bus services, which are linked by 20 distinct routes delivering 3,400 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is strong, with residents living a typical distance of 116 meters from their closest stop. Outbound travel characterizes the local workforce: private vehicles serve as the main commuting method at 73%, while 19% travel by train. Household motor vehicle availability averages 1.1 per dwelling. Furthermore, 31.6% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, reflecting potential COVID-19 conditions. Public transport schedules deliver an average of 485 trips per day across the network, providing approximately 61 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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80.2% of residents in Berala report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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According to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality and long-term illness incidence, Berala exhibits positive health metrics, featuring low rates of routine medical conditions across every demographic group. In terms of private health insurance, coverage is modest, held by approximately 48% of the overall community (~4,369 people). This is lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Diabetes and arthritis represent the two most reported long-term illnesses locally, affecting 5.4 and 4.7% of residents, respectively. A total of 80.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%.
The suburb includes 1,486 people aged 65 and over, making up 16.4% of the population, with older residents showing favourable health results and national rankings consistent with the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
62.3% of Berala residents were born overseas and 77.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (34.6%) and English (7.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demonstrating high levels of multiculturalism, Berala ranks among Australia's most diverse suburbs, with 62.3% of residents born abroad and 77.3% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most practiced faith, accounting for 36.2% of the local population. Buddhism shows a significant concentration, representing 13.4% of residents compared to the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. When examining ancestral backgrounds (based on parents' country of birth), the leading demographic groups in Berala include Chinese at 34.6% (well above the 8.4% regional benchmark), Other at 20.5%, and English at 7.6% (falling well below the regional level of 19.0%).
Clear differences also appear among other cultural communities: Vietnamese ancestry stands at 5.2% (vs 1.8% across the region), Korean at 3.1% (vs 1.1%), and Croatian at 2.8% of Berala (vs 0.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Berala is 37. 32.3% 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 age distribution in Berala closely mirrors Greater Sydney, showing a maximum variance of 3.6 percentage points across age brackets. As at August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age to be 37, identical to the 2021 Census figure and matching the Greater Sydney median of 37 from that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the 25 - 44 age cohort of young to middle aged adults, which expanded from 30.8% to an estimated 33.4% of the population. Looking ahead to 2041, senior and retiree age groups (65+) will drive most expansion by adding 468 residents (31%) to total 1,955, whereas the young to middle aged adult segment is projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Berala
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 20 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,757 at the 2021 Census → 9,066 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 (SAL10299). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.