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The median house price in Bonnyrigg Heights is $1.38m, with units at $925k. House values have moved 8.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Bonnyrigg Heights has an estimated 7,151 residents, down from 7,369 at the 2021 Census — a change of 218 people, or 3.0%. The population has thinned by an average 1.2% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. That puts 3,326 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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In the suburb of Bonnyrigg Heights, the population stands at approximately 7,151 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining regional ABS demographic updates with new addresses validated since the Census. When measured against the 2021 Census tally of 7,369 people, this indicates a reduction of 218 people (3.0%). This shift is derived from an estimated resident population of 7,088 identified through the ABS June 2025 ERP figures alongside an additional 9 validated new addresses following the Census date. With a density of 3,326 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Bonnyrigg Heights ranks within the upper quartile among nationwide locations examined by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary demographic driver recently, generating around 71.0% of all population gains. Demographic forecasting by AreaSearch utilizes 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2-level figures based on 2022, turning to 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections based on 2021 where necessary. Across the years 2032 to 2041, cohort growth patterns from these series are applied across all locations. Looking forward, the suburb of Bonnyrigg Heights is projected to record an above median population growth compared to statistical territories nationwide, expanding by 1,322 persons to 2041 through aggregated SA2 projections and securing an overall 17.6% increase across the 16 years.
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99 new dwellings have been approved in Bonnyrigg Heights over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, 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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Residential building approvals across Bonnyrigg Heights have averaged approximately 19 properties annually based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS statistical area records, with 99 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 2 so far in FY-25. Amid local population contraction, dwelling supply has adequately met local requirements to maintain a balanced market featuring favorable purchaser options, with newly constructed residences recording an expected average construction cost of $377,000—a figure below the broader regional standard that highlights budget-friendly development. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $5.3 million this financial year, reflecting modest non-residential activity.
Per capita residential construction in Bonnyrigg Heights reaches approximately 58% of the Greater Sydney level, placing it in the 5th percentile nationwide. This constrained building volume limits new purchaser opportunities while bolstering interest in established residences, and tracking below national benchmarks points toward the locality's mature urban footprint and potential planning constraints. Approvals consist of 95.0% detached houses alongside 5.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving traditional low-density neighborhood character centered on spacious family living. A ratio of around 7150 people per approval further reinforces the established nature of the suburb. Longer-term projections indicate that Bonnyrigg Heights will expand by 1,259 residents through to 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If construction continues at its prevailing tempo, newly added housing stock could fall short of resident influx, which may intensify competition among property buyers and provide upward pressure on dwelling prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bonnyrigg Heights
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bonnyrigg Heights, worth an estimated $100 million. A further 21 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.25 billion. 9 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans education & training, communities, precincts & urban renewal and residential development. 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 infrastructure developments and planning initiatives play a crucial role in shaping neighborhood outcomes. In total 6 projects have been identified by AreaSearch with the capacity to influence the local area. Prominent schemes include Canvas at Bonnyrigg, Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas), Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal, and Bonnyrigg Town Hub Precinct (Stages 12-13), as outlined in the accompanying details.
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Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas)
An essential phase of the $400 million Bonnyrigg Estate redevelopment (stages 8 to 11) known as the Humphries Precinct. This masterplanned community, branded as Canvas, is transforming the former social housing estate into a mixed-tenure precinct with 210 private land lots and 65 social housing units managed by SGCH. The project includes the new Junior Play Park, extensions to Bishop Crescent, and enhanced road connectivity to the Bonnyrigg town hub. Current progress includes civil works and the final release of land lots to the private market.
Bonnyrigg Town Hub Precinct (Stages 12-13)
A key phase of the 30-year Bonnyrigg Renewal, Stages 12 and 13 focus on the Town Hub Precinct. The project involves the delivery of approximately 600 new homes in a mixed-tenure model, including 185 social housing units. Infrastructure works include a new link road between Bonnyrigg Avenue and Tarlington Parade, a 9,000sqm junior play park, and super lots for future mid-rise apartment buildings (up to six storeys) and townhouses. Construction of the link road and site preparation commenced in early 2026.
Edensor Park Public Preschool
A new public preschool co-located with Edensor Park Public School, part of the NSW Government's $769 million program to deliver 100 new public preschools by 2027. It will provide up to 40 places for children in the year before school, featuring two purpose-designed rooms, a quality outdoor play area, and administration, amenities and staff facilities. Construction is now underway, with groundworks, the retaining wall, concrete stairs and pathways completed. The building's slab, frame, roof, windows, doors and exterior walls are the next stages of works.
Edensor Park Public Preschool
New public preschool being built at Edensor Park Public School as part of the NSW Government's $769 million program to deliver 100 new public preschools co-located with public primary schools. Construction is underway, with the retaining wall, concrete stairs and pathways completed. The facility will feature two preschool rooms, an outdoor play area and administration, amenities and staff kitchen space, accommodating up to 40 children per day. Completion is forecast for Day 1, Term 1 2027.
M7-M12 Integration Project
A $1.7 billion road network upgrade in Western Sydney comprising three elements: M7 Motorway Widening (one additional lane each direction within the existing median for 26 kilometres between the M5 at Prestons and Richmond Road at Oakhurst/Glendenning); the M7-M12 Interchange (a direct motorway-to-motorway connection between the M7 and the new M12 Motorway, including seven new bridges); and the Elizabeth Drive Connection (upgrading approximately two kilometres of Elizabeth Drive and realigning Wallgrove and Cecil Roads to connect the M12 to the local road network).The project is being delivered by John Holland Group on behalf of WSO Co (a joint venture of Transurban, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and QIC). Construction commenced August 2023 with opening expected mid-2026, supporting the Western Sydney International Airport, Aerotropolis and surrounding growth areas.
Canvas at Bonnyrigg
Canvas is a masterplanned community within the 81-hectare Bonnyrigg Estate renewal (Stages 8-11), delivering 210 private land lots and 65 new social housing dwellings. The precinct features a landmark 9,000sqm junior play park with a basketball court, picnic areas, and bike loops. As of May 2026, the project is in the final stages of subdivision and home construction, with the final land release nearly sold out. The development is a partnership between Traders In Purple and Homes NSW to revitalize the area with new roads and high-quality residential infrastructure.
Bonnyrigg Heights Estate - The Outlook Release
The Outlook Release was the final stage of Landcom's involvement in the Bonnyrigg Heights master-planned community (part of the larger Bonnyrigg Renewal Project). It featured premium elevated lots with views across Western Sydney. Landcom completed its part of the overall renewal project, including a community centre (The Hub @ Bonnyrigg (Dhanawi)), which opened in February 2023. Subsequent stages of the Bonnyrigg Renewal are being managed by other partners like Homes NSW/LAHC and Traders In Purple.
Bonnyrigg Heights Public School Upgrade
Major upgrade delivering new permanent classrooms, a library, hall refurbishment, and covered outdoor learning areas to accommodate growing enrolment. The project is completed. The school also benefits from other maintenance and renewal programs.
3,307 residents of Bonnyrigg Heights are employed, from a labour force of 3,531. Unemployment sits at 6.3%, with participation at 58.6%. 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 5,738, about 80% 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 labor market in Bonnyrigg Heights features a capable workforce with pronounced representation across industrial and manufacturing sectors, registering an unemployment rate of 6.3% alongside an estimated 2.6% employment expansion over the preceding year as aggregated by AreaSearch. As of March 2026, 3,307 residents are actively employed, though unemployment sits 2.2% above the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while labor force participation at 58.6% falls well below the regional rate of 68.9%. Additionally, 31.4% of working residents noted working from home in Census returns, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions.
Leading industries employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Industrial manufacturing is especially prominent, demonstrating a concentration 2.1 times greater than the wider region. Conversely, professional & technical occupations account for just 5.8% of local workers compared to 11.5% regionally. Due to the area's predominantly residential character, local job generation is comparatively limited when evaluating Census counts of resident workers against the local daytime workforce. Over the 12 months to March 2026, AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM data reveals that local employment expanded by 2.6% while the total workforce grew by 3.2%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points; this contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment and labor supply each rose by 1.9% and joblessness eased slightly. According to national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26, countrywide employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with trajectories varying across individual sectors. Projecting these industry forecasts against the occupational profile of Bonnyrigg Heights indicates employment gains of 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (calculated as an illustrative weighting exercise without incorporating local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bonnyrigg Heights is $1,930 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $568 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,034 a year against an average of $60,205. 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 aggregated ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Bonnyrigg Heights fall below the national midpoint. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $51,034 and an average income of $60,205, whereas Greater Sydney registered $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Factoring in an Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $56,301 (median) and $66,418 (average) as of March 2026. Individual weekly earnings sit at the 8th percentile at $568, whereas household income achieves the 61st percentile. Roughly 33.1% of residents (2,366 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, comparable to the 30.9% regional rate, and households retain 85.8% of income after servicing housing commitments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bonnyrigg Heights had 1,990 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,038 a month. Rent absorbs 23.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. 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 latest Census, the housing landscape in Bonnyrigg Heights was characterized by 95.9% houses alongside 4.1% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro where houses accounted for 55.9% and other dwellings made up 44.1%. Outright home ownership reached 41.0%, substantially exceeding the Sydney metro benchmark, with 38.5% mortgaged and 20.5% rented. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $2,038 and median weekly rent was $450, tracking below Sydney metro equivalents of $2,427 and $470. In a nationwide context, local mortgage servicing exceeds the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bonnyrigg Heights counted 1,990 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.6 people each. 51% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 9% 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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Family units constitute 89.7% of all local domestic arrangements, comprising 50.6% couples with children, 19.6% couples without children, and 18.0% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 10.3%, consisting of 9.3% lone person households and 1.1% group households. The average household size sits at 3.6 people, notably above the Greater Sydney figure of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.5% of adults in Bonnyrigg Heights hold a university qualification, including 15.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,118 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,026 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 levels within the locality show that 18.5% of residents hold tertiary degrees, trailing the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0% and indicating scope for focused educational support. Bachelor degrees represent 15.3% of the community, while postgraduate qualifications account for 2.4% and graduate diplomas comprise 0.8%. Vocational and technical training remains strong, with 25.7% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 16.3% with certificates and 9.4% holding advanced diplomas. Student engagement remains substantial, with 30.4% of the population attending educational institutions. This cohort consists of 9.9% enrolled in secondary education, 9.0% attending primary education, and 6.2% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bonnyrigg Heights reaches 61 stops on 55 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity within Bonnyrigg Heights is facilitated by 61 active transport stops dedicated to bus operations. These stops are served by 55 separate routes that together generate 2,705 weekly passenger trips. Network proximity is strong, with residents situated an average of 128 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel out of the area, with 90% driving by car and 5% traveling by train. Private vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, exceeding regional averages, while 31.4% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by COVID-19 circumstances.
Across all transit corridors, service frequency averages 386 trips per day, which corresponds to roughly 44 weekly trips per individual stop.
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76.3% of residents in Bonnyrigg Heights report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 8.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch based on chronic ailment rates and mortality statistics show favorable outcomes across Bonnyrigg Heights, featuring minimal occurrences of prevalent medical conditions in every age category. Membership in private health insurance covers roughly 51% of residents (~3,630 people), trailing the 59.9% observed across Greater Sydney. Diabetes and arthritis represent the primary long-term conditions locally, each diagnosed in 6.4 and 6.4% of residents, while 76.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%. The working-age demographic demonstrates robust wellness metrics, and while residents aged 65 and over represent 19.0% of the population (1,358 people) compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, older residents maintain favorable health ratings consistent with national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
54.4% of Bonnyrigg Heights residents were born overseas and 72.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (15.4%) and Chinese (11.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Bonnyrigg Heights, where 54.4% of residents were born abroad and 72.4% utilize a language other than English in their households. Christianity forms the largest faith community, representing 55.1% of residents, while Buddhism shows a substantial local presence at 22.4%, significantly outpacing the Greater Sydney proportion of 4.1%. Regarding parental lineage, the three largest ancestral cohorts in Bonnyrigg Heights comprise Other at 32.6% (compared to 16.0% across the region), Vietnamese at 15.4% (against 1.8% regionally), and Chinese at 11.4%. Divergences also appear among additional backgrounds, with Serbian background accounting for 5.9% locally versus 0.5% across the broader region, Samoan representing 1.2% versus 0.5%, and Spanish comprising 0.8% compared to 0.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bonnyrigg Heights is 38. 30.5% 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 age distribution of Bonnyrigg Heights aligns closely with Greater Sydney, exhibiting a maximum band difference of 6.3 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, remaining identical to the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred among residents aged 65+, expanding from 15.5% to an estimated 19.0%. By 2041, senior cohorts are forecast to drive the majority of growth, adding 691 residents (51%) to total 2,050.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bonnyrigg Heights
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Dec 2025 10 months ago all 3 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 Dec 2025. | ||
| 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 — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,369 at the 2021 Census → 7,151 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 (SAL10470). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.