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The median house price in Blackett is $871k, with units at $655k. House values have moved 6.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Blackett has an estimated 3,575 residents. That puts 3,030 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 population of the suburb of Blackett is assessed at roughly 3,575, drawing on regional ABS demographic updates alongside validated new addresses confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census. When compared with the 3,586 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a contraction of 11 people (0.3%). This trend is deduced from an estimated resident tally of 3,567 generated by AreaSearch after reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP figures, complemented by 15 validated new addresses added following the Census. With this headcount, the suburb of Blackett registers a density of 3,029 persons per square kilometer, positioning it in the upper quartile across nationwide benchmark locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Natural increase served as the primary demographic driver recently, accounting for roughly 55.00000000000001% of overall population gains. Projections published jointly in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia (utilising 2022 as their baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling, while NSW State Government projections issued in 2022 (using 2021 as a base) cover any remaining SA2 territories. Cohort-specific growth trajectories derived from these datasets are further applied across all localities covering 2032 to 2041. Over the longer horizon, the suburb of Blackett is projected to experience lower quartile growth relative to national statistical divisions, with aggregated SA2-level modeling forecasting an addition of 49 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 1.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
54 new dwellings have been approved in Blackett over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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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An evaluation of statistical area ABS building consent data by AreaSearch indicates that Blackett has averaged approximately 10 residential approvals per annum, accumulating roughly 54 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 6 approvals have been logged. In the context of recent population contractions, building volumes have maintained an adequate pace, delivering favorable conditions for prospective purchasers, while average construction costs for new dwellings sit at $234,000—under the broader regional benchmark—pointing to relatively affordable housing delivery. Meanwhile, non-residential building activity remains subdued, evidenced by $5.2 million in commercial consents documented during this financial year.
Per capita residential consents in Blackett have tracked 13.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period when measured against Greater Sydney, which has helped sustain buyer opportunities alongside underlying dwelling demand despite a recent moderation in building activity. Furthermore, building volumes sit below the broader national average, reflecting an established urban footprint and potential planning limitations. Detached houses accounted for 82.0% of recent builds with 18.0% attached dwellings, preserving the suburban character and offering standalone homes for space-seeking buyers. A ratio of approximately 794 people per approval underlines the suburb's established stage of development. Projections based on the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch indicate that Blackett will add 41 residents through to 2041. Given prevailing construction rates, oncoming residential supply appears well placed to satisfy demographic demand, creating favorable buyer dynamics and potentially enabling population expansion to surpass anticipated 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 9 current infrastructure and development projects close to Blackett, worth an estimated $9.2 billion. 3 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and business parks & technology hubs. 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 initiatives, major projects, and infrastructure upgrades exert a substantial influence on local growth and market conditions. AreaSearch has identified no major projects expected to directly impact the immediate area. Notable regional developments include the Marsden Park Data Centre Campus, the Tallawong to St Marys (T2SM) Passenger Rail Corridor, the Richmond Road Upgrade - M7 to Townson Road, and the M12 Motorway (Western Sydney Airport Motorway), with the most relevant initiatives outlined below.
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CDC Marsden Park Data Centre Campus
The Marsden Park Campus is set to become the largest data centre campus in the southern hemisphere, providing over 504 MW of planned capacity with scalability towards 1 GW. The facility is designed to support high-density AI and liquid cooling workloads with 24/7 on-site security and Tier IV equivalent resiliency to support the growing digital economy in Western Sydney.
Richmond Road Upgrade - M7 to Townson Road
A major $720 million infrastructure project to widen a 2.2km section of Richmond Road from four to six lanes between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road. Key features include a new 250m flyover bridge from the M7 off-ramp to Richmond Road northbound to bypass traffic lights, a new concrete bridge over Bells Creek, and upgraded signalised intersections at Hollinsworth and Townson Roads. The project also delivers a 3.5m wide shared path for cyclists and pedestrians, improved bus priority, and enhanced flood resilience for the North West Growth Area.
M12 Motorway
The M12 Motorway is a 16-kilometre, toll-free dual-carriageway providing the primary access to the Western Sydney International Airport. The project features 17 bridges, a grade-separated interchange at the airport, and an extensive shared user path for pedestrians and cyclists. It integrates with the M7 and The Northern Road, utilizing innovative 'Connecting with Country' designs including the Great Emu in the Sky sculpture.
Tallawong to St Marys (T2SM) Passenger Rail Corridor
The Tallawong to St Marys (T2SM) Corridor is a planned passenger rail link of approximately 15 kilometres connecting Sydney's North West and South West Growth Areas, with proposed stations at Schofields and serving the Marsden Park growth area. The corridor will define and protect land for two potential rail services: a future extension of Sydney Metro North West terminating at Schofields, and a new metro style service between Schofields and St Marys, providing an interchange with the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line.Identified in the Long Term Transport Master Plan 2012 as one of Sydney's 19 major transport corridors requiring preservation, the preferred corridor from Tallawong through Marsden Park has been protected for future transport infrastructure. In March 2026 the proposed north-south rail link, which includes the T2SM corridor, was added to Infrastructure Australia's 2026 Infrastructure Priority List as a potential investment opportunity within the 2 to 4 year pipeline. Final business case work is being progressed, with land acquisition not required until closer to the time the infrastructure is delivered.
Mirvac Marsden Park Residential Development
Large-scale residential development by Mirvac on a 153-hectare site in Marsden Park North. The project is expected to deliver over 1,200 residential lots as part of a project delivery agreement, subject to rezoning. The development aims to create a vibrant community with a mix of housing types, green spaces, and local amenities.
Plumpton Central
Plumpton Central will be the newest sub-regional shopping centre developed in metropolitan Sydney in over 20 years. The 17,686 square metre centre on a 36,900 square metre site at Jersey Road will be dual-anchored by two national supermarkets, a discount department store, a large-format liquor store and more than 60 specialty stores. Located 17km from Parramatta CBD, it is designed to serve the rapidly growing Western Sydney catchment near significant new housing developments, 16 schools, and key attractions including Sydney Zoo and Western Sydney Parklands.Development approval was secured through the Land and Environment Court in 2018. The project, formerly known as Plumpton Gardens, is currently in detailed design and pre-construction phase under Revelop.
Greenway Village Shopping Centre
A 5,500 sqm neighbourhood shopping centre in Marsden Park, featuring a Woolworths supermarket, BWS, and 12 specialty stores. Includes 186 car parking spaces to serve the growing residential community. Developed by NewQuest Property and Kaipara Property Group.
Parklawn Place Boarding House
DA-approved co-living / boarding house development over ground-floor cafe/retail. Current marketing indicates 32 self-contained studio rooms with generous communal areas; the development has progressed to Construction Certificate stage. The site is currently being marketed for sale.
1,244 residents of Blackett are employed, from a labour force of 1,512. Unemployment sits at 17.7%, with participation at 57.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,935, about 82% 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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Workforce analysis for Blackett shows a balanced mix of white and blue collar employment across varied sectors, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 17.7% and estimated employment growth of 2.1% across the preceding twelve months according to AreaSearch's statistical area data. Employed local residents numbered 1,244 as of March 2026; however, the local jobless rate exceeds Greater Sydney's 4.1% by 13.6%, highlighting capacity for improvement, while the participation rate of 57.0% sits noticeably beneath the regional benchmark of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 18.5% of working residents operated from home, a metric that may have been shaped by Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents comprise transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Local specialization is especially pronounced in transport, postal & warehousing, which captures an employment concentration 2.7 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 2.2% of the local workforce relative to 11.5% regionally. Comparing resident workers against jobs located within the area highlights its predominantly residential function, offering limited employment opportunities locally. Across the 12-month period, aggregated ABS and SALM statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch shows local employment expanding by 2.1% alongside a 0.4% rise in the labour force, which together drove an unemployment fall by 1.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, alongside a marginal drop. Additional perspective on future local requirements is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment forecasts. These five and ten-year industry projections have been applied to the local workforce composition to gauge prospective expansion. Nationally, jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Weighting these sectoral projections against the local industry profile suggests employment for Blackett could grow by 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (note that this illustrative extrapolation is based purely on weighting and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Blackett is $1,174 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $560 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,102 a year against an average of $50,806. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Blackett track below the Australian benchmark. Within the suburb of Blackett, taxable median income is $46,102 while the average income is $50,806, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $50,860 (median) and $56,049 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings in Blackett place between the 7th and 11th percentiles nationally.
In terms of earnings brackets, the $800 - 1,499 segment is most prevalent, encompassing 28.1% of residents (1,004 people), in contrast to the regional trend where $1,500 - 2,999 is largest at 30.9%. Affordability constraints are pronounced, with uncommitted funds at 77.3% of income, ranking at the 8th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Blackett had 1,062 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 3% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 26.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.1%. 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 stock at the time of the latest Census was composed of 89.4% houses and 10.6% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Full home ownership in Blackett stood at 21.5%, trailing the metropolitan level, while mortgaged properties accounted for 25.1% and rented dwellings represented 53.4%. Monthly mortgage payments in the locality recorded a median of $1,733, well below the Sydney metro level of $2,427, while weekly rent had a median of $310 against $470 across Sydney metro.
When benchmarked nationally, Blackett's mortgage commitments sit under the $1,863 Australian average, and rental costs track significantly beneath the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blackett counted 1,062 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 15% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements, representing 73.8% of all households; this includes single parent families at 27.6%, couples with children at 27.3%, and couples without children at 15.3%. Non-family households account for 26.2% of the total, divided between lone person households (22.4%) and group households (3.2%). With a median of 2.9 people, household size in the area exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.5% of adults in Blackett hold a university qualification, including 7.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 94% of areas nationally. A further 25.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 293 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 805 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment presents challenges locally, with the proportion of residents holding higher education degrees (10.5%) trailing the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%, highlighting a target area for educational interventions. Bachelor degrees represent 7.8% of qualifications, alongside postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (0.7%). Meanwhile, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 34.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (25.7%) and advanced diplomas (8.8%). Participation in study is substantial, with 38.4% of the population actively enrolled in an educational program. Broken down by stage, 16.8% attend primary education, 11.3% are enrolled in secondary education, and 3.6% are engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Blackett reaches 26 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 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 1.1 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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An audit of public transport infrastructure identifies 26 active transport stops across Blackett utilizing buses. A network of 12 individual routes services these locations, generating 1,365 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, as residents are typically situated 152 meters from the nearest boarding point. As outward commuting characterizes this predominantly residential area, private vehicles dominate travel at 87%, alongside 7% traveling by train. Households maintain an average of 1.1 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home participation was recorded at 18.5% of residents (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Across all operating routes, transit schedules deliver an average of 195 trips per day, translating to roughly 52 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.6% of residents in Blackett report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.7 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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Assessment by AreaSearch concerning mortality and chronic illnesses highlights significant health challenges in Blackett, with multiple conditions impacting both younger and older cohorts, alongside a low rate of private health cover covering approximately 47% of the total population (~1,683 people). By contrast, coverage across Greater Sydney reaches 59.9%, while the national average sits at 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent chronic conditions locally, affecting 10.3 and 8.8% of residents, respectively, whereas 63.6% reported being completely clear of medical ailments compared with 74.6% throughout Greater Sydney. Working-age residents experience heightened rates of chronic disease.
Furthermore, 13.4% of the population is aged 65 and over (479 people), which is below the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, with older residents facing health challenges that broadly match wider national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.3% of Blackett residents were born overseas and 28.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (21.6%) and English (19.4%). 9.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Blackett surpasses the majority of comparable markets, with 30.3% of the population born overseas and 28.6% using a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation at 58.4% of people in Blackett. In addition, Islam shows notable presence at 5.9% of the local population, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage (country of birth of parents), the leading reported ancestries in Blackett are Australian (21.6%), English (19.4%), and Other (17.0%). Specific communities also display distinct representations, including Samoan at 7.1% of Blackett (against 0.5% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 9.2% (against 1.3%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blackett is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 29.5% 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 demographic structure of Blackett reflects a younger profile than Greater Sydney overall. In estimates brought forward to August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 42.4% of residents (compared to 30.4% regionally), while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 24.6% versus 31.4% across the broader region. This positions the estimated median age at 31, aligning with the 2021 Census figure and sitting 6 years below the Greater Sydney median of 37 from that Census, as well as below the national Census median of 38.
From the Census to current figures, the proportion of children and young adults rose from 40.7% to an estimated 42.4%. Projections to 2041 indicate that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will drive the largest growth, increasing by 175 (37%) to 654, whereas young to middle aged adults and children and young adults are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Blackett
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,586 at the 2021 Census → 3,575 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 (SAL10391). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.