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The median house price in Blaxland (NSW) is $1.20m, with units at $885k. House values have moved 5.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Blaxland (NSW) has an estimated 7,523 residents, up from 7,434 at the 2021 Census — a change of 89 people, or 1.2%. That puts 777 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations, the suburb of Blaxland (NSW) records an estimated headcount of roughly 7,523 as of Aug 2026. This represents a net gain of 89 people (1.2%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 7,434 people. Such figures build upon an estimated resident population of 7,517 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside 32 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The suburb exhibits a population density of 777 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with benchmark norms across AreaSearch locations.
Across the local SA3 area, which grew by 1.6%, the suburb of Blaxland (NSW) trailed by only 0.4 percentage points, highlighting sound demographic stability. Inbound overseas arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 53.0% of total local population additions over recent timeframes. Projections generated by ABS and Geoscience Australia (2024 release using 2022 as baseline) inform AreaSearch's SA2 figures, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 modeling (2022 release using 2021 as baseline), with cohort growth trajectories applied across all regions for 2032 to 2041. Future demographic patterns point toward lower-quartile growth relative to national statistical divisions, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting the suburb of Blaxland (NSW) to add 28 persons by 2041, representing a modest 0.3% expansion over the 16 years.
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120 new dwellings have been approved in Blaxland (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 71% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that residential construction in the locality averages approximately 24 dwellings annually. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 120 homes received planning approval, including 9 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Because recent demographic shifts have seen slight population contraction, this rate of residential development provides favorable supply conditions for prospective purchasers. Meanwhile, approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $675,000, illustrating an emphasis among developers on the premium residential sector. Non-residential development has also shown solid momentum, with $17.8 million in commercial approvals registered during this financial year.
On a per-capita basis, building activity in the locality tracks 57.0% above the Greater Sydney benchmark, ensuring ample options for homebuyers despite a moderating pace in recent years. In contrast, activity levels sit beneath national averages, signaling an established urban footprint with possible planning or geographic limits. Standalone houses make up 71.0% of recent construction while medium and high-density dwellings account for 29.0%, maintaining the predominantly low-density neighborhood feel. While this represents a clear shift from the historical baseline (where separate houses constitute 92.0% of existing stock), it indicates tighter land supply and an adjustment toward diverse lifestyle choices and affordability considerations. The current ratio of 715 residents per approved dwelling underlines an unhurried, measured development pipeline. Projecting forward, the locality is forecast to add 22 residents leading up to 2041 from the latest quarterly figures. Prevailing residential construction rates appear well positioned to satisfy upcoming demand, supporting sound buying conditions and potentially accommodating growth beyond baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Blaxland (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 50 current infrastructure and development projects close to Blaxland (NSW), worth an estimated $6.13 billion. 15 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Major civic works and strategic investments play a central role in shaping regional momentum. Currently, no major infrastructure initiatives have been recorded by AreaSearch as directly influencing the locality. Notable surrounding regional developments include the Nepean River Masterplan Precinct (Emu Plains Side), Westfield Penrith Entertainment Expansion, M12 Motorway - Western Package (M12 West), and Digital Western Parkland City.
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Blaxland Town Centre Upgrade
The upgrade is a grant-funded project and a short-term priority in the Blaxland Masterplan, focused on revitalizing the Station Street pedestrian mall. Improvements include new paving, upgraded seating and lighting, tree plantings and landscaping with water-sensitive design, a new central town square, public art, and improved signage and wayfinding. The project aims to create a vibrant, accessible, and social space in the heart of Blaxland. The Masterplan, updated in 2024, also provides a framework for other infrastructure renewal and future planning controls to stimulate economic investment and deliver additional housing in the town centre.
Uniting Edinglassie Village Redevelopment
Stage 2 redevelopment by Uniting NSW.ACT to deliver 147 independent living apartments across 5 buildings in Emu Plains, complementing the existing 100-bed residential aged care home. The project features 29 affordable rental housing units, a clubroom, landscaped gardens, and shared access to existing amenities like a cafe and chapel. Construction commenced in September 2025 by Growthbuilt, with expected completion in the first half of 2027.
Old Bathurst Road Safety Upgrades, Blaxland
Road safety upgrade program delivered across two sections of Old Bathurst Road in Blaxland under the Australian Government Black Spot Program. Works included intersection upgrades, kerb extensions, pedestrian refuges, traffic calming, vehicle activated signs, improved line marking, shoulder widening, safety barriers, street lighting and drainage improvements to reduce crash risk.
Blaxland Landfill Cell Expansion
Multi-million-dollar expansion of the Blaxland Resource Recovery and Waste Management Facility with a new, fully lined landfill cell and associated infrastructure. The new cell, which officially opened its first stage in June 2025, is expected to provide 15 to 20 years of local, environmentally responsible capacity for non-recyclable waste management, extending the facility's life and supporting the community's Towards Zero Waste Strategy 2022-2031. Other site improvements have included groundwater protection works, a new leachate pump station, a diversion pipeline for Cripple Creek waters, and upgrades to resource recovery and customer facilities.
Emu Plains Industry Centre (EPIC) - Akura Development
16.29 hectare industrial subdivision at 158-164 Old Bathurst Road, Emu Plains, branded as Emu Plains Industry Centre (EPIC). The project delivers 40 fully serviced freehold industrial lots ranging from 2,270 to 14,003 square metres, plus optional turnkey warehouse and office buildings from 1,460 to 7,196 square metres. Zoned E4 General Industrial with B-Double access. Site acquisition from Penrith City Council was completed in June 2024 by Akura and its capital partners trading as Emu Plains Developments Pty Ltd.DA22/0318 for subdivision was approved by the Sydney Western City Planning Panel in March 2024, with Section 4.55 modifications lodged in January and May 2025 to stage engineering works and refine lot, road and stormwater designs. Demolition and in situ bioremediation of the former Rocla site was completed over six months by principal contractor Perfect Contracting, with environmental clearance achieved by late 2025. Civil construction is now underway with completion targeted for Q3 2026. More than 50 percent of lots are committed. The precinct is expected to create 300 to 350 local jobs and inject approximately 36.4 million dollars annually into the local economy. Located minutes from the M4 Motorway, Emu Plains train station and Western Sydney Airport.
Winter Sports World
Winter Sports World features a ski slope, hotel, and recreational facilities, planned for Jamisontown, generating significant economic impact.
Thomas Park Upgrade
Upgrade of Thomas Park, East Blaxland, delivered as one of the Year 1 parks under Blue Mountains City Council's $6.1 million Neighbourhood Parks Program, funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) Program. The finished works replaced the aged playspace with new nature-play and traditional equipment including a four-bay swing set with a wheelchair-accessible expression swing, a spider-web climbing net, a low slide, and a long balance trail. A new bike loop with rollers, a berm, and riding challenges was built separately from the playspace, and picnic and seating facilities were upgraded with a new accessible path from Boorea Road parking.The project is now complete.
Emu Plains Rail Station Upgrades
NSW Government rail infrastructure upgrades at Emu Plains Station as part of Mariyung and Regional Rail fleet projects. Infrastructure modifications to support new fleet introduction and improve accessibility.
3,949 residents of Blaxland (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 4,031. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 66.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,143, 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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The local labour pool exhibits strong educational qualifications and high concentration within essential services, supporting an exceptionally low unemployment rate of 2.0% according to aggregated statistical data. With 3,949 working residents recorded as of March 2026, joblessness sits 2.1% lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, while overall labour force engagement is slightly subdued at 66.0% against 68.9% regionally. Census records showed that 46.8% of employed individuals worked from home, though this figure reflects prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Resident workers are primarily concentrated across health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Specialisation in education & training is particularly pronounced, tracking at 1.8 times the broader regional rate. By contrast, the finance & insurance sector engages only 3.8% of the local workforce compared to the regional proportion of 7.3%. Comparisons between resident numbers and local workplace employment suggest that internal job opportunities within the immediate area remain limited. Examining aggregated ABS and SALM series reveals that over the prior 12-month period, the local workforce contracted by 4.2% while employment fell by 4.5%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.3 percentage points. This diverged from Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% gain in employment, a 1.9% rise in labour supply, and a minor reduction in unemployment. Looking ahead, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future workforce demand. While nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry performance varies substantially. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the local occupational structure suggests potential employment gains of 6.8% across five years and 13.9% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model without local population adjustments).
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Median household income in Blaxland (NSW) is $2,171 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $937 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,646 a year against an average of $77,590. 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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Aggregated ATO taxation data from financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $59,646 and an average of $77,590, demonstrating strong national earnings compared to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $65,801 (median) and $85,597 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures from the 2021 Census, local incomes sit around the 73rd percentile nationwide. The primary earning tier is $1,500 - 2,999 per week, accounting for 31.1% of residents (2,339 people) and aligning with the regional share of 30.9%.
Top-tier earners generating above $3,000 weekly comprise 32.8% of the community, underscoring solid financial capacity. After meeting shelter expenses, households retain 86.7% of their gross earnings, placing the district in the 8th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Blaxland (NSW) had 2,708 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,230 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, separate houses constituted 91.8% of local residential dwellings, with 8.2% comprising apartments, semi-detached properties, and other dwelling formats. This contrasts sharply with metropolitan Sydney, where standalone houses represent 55.9% and alternate dwellings comprise 44.1%. Full home ownership was noticeably higher locally at 40.7%, alongside 41.2% of homes under mortgage and 18.1% tenanted. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,230 compared to $2,427 across Sydney metro, while median weekly rent stood at $420 against the metropolitan figure of $470. Relative to Australia-wide metrics of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rents, local housing expenditure remains considerably higher.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blaxland (NSW) counted 2,708 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 78.6% of all local domestic arrangements, comprising couples with children at 36.6%, couples without children at 29.6%, and one-parent families at 11.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.4%, consisting of single-person households at 19.9% and group residences at 1.5%. The average household size stands at 2.7 people, matching the broader Greater Sydney metric.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.7% of adults in Blaxland (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 21.4% with a bachelor degree and 10.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 23.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,522 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,068 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational profiles across the area outpace broader benchmarks, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 23.9% across the SA4 region and 30.4% across Australia. This educational depth equips the workforce well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degree holders account for 21.4% of the population, postgraduate degree holders comprise 10.3%, and graduate diplomas represent 4.0%. In addition, technical and vocational credentials are widespread, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications through certificates (23.3%) and advanced diplomas (12.3%). A substantial 29.9% of the local population participates in structured learning programs.
This cohort is distributed across primary school attendees (10.3%), secondary school pupils (7.9%), and tertiary students (5.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Blaxland (NSW) reaches 64 stops on 57 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Commuter connectivity within the locality includes 64 active public transport stops covering both buses and rail. These facilities are served across 57 distinct routes that deliver 1,270 weekly scheduled departures. Local accessibility is strong, with typical walking distances to a stop averaging 203 meters. Outward commuting patterns prevail, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of journeys and rail transit capturing 6%. Household car ownership averages 1.5 vehicles, exceeding regional norms, while 46.8% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census amid prevailing pandemic conditions. Across all transit lines, service frequency averages 181 trips per day, which equates to roughly 19 departures each week per individual stop.
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66.5% of residents in Blaxland (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across the community remain positive, with AreaSearch analysis of diagnosis rates and mortality figures aligning with national averages across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 58% of all residents (~4,330 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Mental health concerns (9.3%) and arthritis (8.5%) represent the most prevalent long-term conditions among residents, while 66.5% reported no chronic medical issues compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes across working-age cohorts are consistent with broader benchmarks. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 21.8% of the local populace (1,640 people), tracking above the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, while overall health standings remain broadly typical nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Blaxland (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 84.6% of residents, with 6.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.0%) and Australian (28.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics sit below metropolitan averages, with Australian-born individuals making up 84.6% of residents, 93.7% possessing citizenship, and 93.8% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 54.2% of the local population compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background, English ancestry is the most common at 30.0% (substantially higher than the regional rate of 19.0%), followed by Australian ancestry at 28.5% (well above the regional 17.8%) and Irish ancestry at 9.9%. Other distinct European ancestries also show above-average representation, including Polish at 1.0% (vs 0.6% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.4%), and Russian at 0.5% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blaxland (NSW) is 41. 21.7% 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 local population skews noticeably older than Greater Sydney. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that persons aged 65 and older represent 21.8% of residents compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, whereas young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 22.6% against a regional benchmark of 31.4%. The median age is estimated at 41, unchanged from the 2021 Census and 4 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that time. Since the Census, the share of seniors has increased from 19.2% to an estimated 21.8%. Through to 2041, senior cohorts are projected to experience the highest growth, adding 456 residents (28%) to reach 2,096, whereas young to middle aged adults and younger age groups are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Blaxland (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 32 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,434 at the 2021 Census → 7,523 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 (SAL10406). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.