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The median house price in Brookvale is $2.62m, with units at $1.00m. House values have moved 5.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Brookvale has an estimated 4,034 residents, up from 3,389 at the 2021 Census — a change of 645 people, or 19.0%. Growth has averaged 3.1% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 65.0% of that increase. That puts 1,834 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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Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region, combined with post-Census address verification, estimates the population of the suburb of Brookvale at approximately 4,034 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 645 individuals (19.0%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,389 residents. The updated figure of 4,034 is derived by AreaSearch from the June 2025 ABS Estimated Resident Population release and an extra 72 newly validated addresses post-Census. Consequently, the suburb of Brookvale has a population density of 1,833 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical density of locations analyzed nationally by AreaSearch.
The 19.0% expansion in the suburb of Brookvale since the 2021 Census outpaced both the SA3 (3.7%) and SA4 regions, establishing it as a local growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver, accounting for roughly 65.0% of the population growth in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as a base year, are adopted by AreaSearch for each SA2. In instances where this data is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government's 2022 release (with a 2021 base year) are utilized. Projected age group growth rates from these datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these combined SA2 projections, the suburb of Brookvale is expected to align with the lower quartile of statistical areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with an anticipated increase of 59 residents by 2041, representing a total growth of 1.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
187 new dwellings have been approved in Brookvale over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 57% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch analysis of ABS residential building approvals indicates that Brookvale averages approximately 37 approved dwellings annually, totaling 187 approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 30 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. An average of 3.1 new residents per year registered for each constructed home over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, indicating that demand is outpacing supply, which commonly drives prices up and intensifies buyer competition. The average estimated construction cost for these new properties is $1,054,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium projects.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $47.6 million have been registered this financial year, reflecting robust local business activity. New residential approvals per capita in Brookvale are 252.0% higher than in Greater Sydney, offering home buyers a broader selection of properties. Approved construction comprises 57.0% standalone houses and 43.0% multi-unit dwellings, presenting a diverse mix of housing formats across different price brackets, from large family homes to compact layouts. This construction trend favors detached houses more than the 18.0% recorded at the Census, indicating sustained demand for standalone family homes despite rising density. The area exhibits development characteristics with roughly 97 residents for every approved dwelling. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Brookvale is projected to add 59 residents by 2041. Current building patterns suggest that the supply of new housing will easily accommodate this demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population expansion above the forecast level.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Brookvale, worth an estimated $1.65 billion. A further 31 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.77 billion. 14 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning strategies, and development programs are significant drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 7 projects expected to influence the local area. Key initiatives include the Warringah Mall Mixed Use Redevelopment, the Brookvale Structure Plan Implementation, the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Centre of Excellence, and the Northern Beaches Bus Network Improvements, with details provided below on the most relevant schemes.
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Mixed Use Redevelopment and Rezoning at Warringah Mall
A State Significant Development (SSD-83464714) led by Scentre Group to transform Westfield Warringah Mall into a high-density mixed-use precinct. Declared a State Significant Development via the NSW Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) in March 2025, with SEARs issued and an Environmental Impact Statement now being prepared. The masterplan includes eight towers ranging from 12 to 39 storeys delivering approximately 1,500 apartments including affordable housing. The proposal features a new 2,040sqm civic town square connected to the B-Line bus interchange, 6,900sqm of public open space, and significant infrastructure upgrades.Stage 1 focuses on a 34-storey and a 19-storey mixed-use tower on the northern edge of the site (former Bunnings and medical centre footprint), delivering approximately 350 dwellings. A concurrent Planning Proposal seeks rezoning from E2 Commercial Centre and E4 General Industrial to MU1 Mixed Use.
Brookvale Structure Plan
Council-adopted structure plan for renewal of the Brookvale strategic centre over about 15 years. The plan provides for about 1,350 new dwellings with at least 5 percent affordable housing, about 900 jobs, a 5,000 sqm town square/green space near the B-Line stop, 2,000-2,500 sqm of community facilities, a new town centre focus around the B-Line, improved streetscapes and better walking and cycling links. Council has commenced implementation through technical studies to support a Planning Proposal, Development Control Plan and Section 7.11 Contribution Plan.The Warringah Mall mixed-use redevelopment is progressing separately through a State Significant Development process.
Beacon Hill Reserve Masterplan and Sportsfield Upgrade
Northern Beaches Council is delivering a major upgrade of Beacon Hill Reserve including a new synthetic sports field, new amenities building, upgraded playground, improved landscaping, lighting, pathways and expanded parking to increase community recreation capacity. Construction remains underway with completion targeted during 2026.
The Alba
A collection of eight super premium, three-bedroom single-level residences designed exclusively for over-60s, featuring lush landscaping, luxe features, private patios with outdoor kitchens, and basement parking with a central lift. Each residence includes a Tesla battery, EV charging, and 5 kW of solar.
Casa Delmar
Luxury coastal apartment development comprising 280 apartments across two buildings (6-7 storeys fronting Delmar Parade and 10 storeys on the Pittwater Road corner), designed by Rothelowman with interiors by Alanna Smit. Includes 43 affordable housing units, rooftop BBQ and communal areas, and a private gym and wellness facility. Located at the gateway to Dee Why town centre adjacent to Stony Range Botanical Garden. One of the first projects approved under the NSW Housing SEPP fast-track pathway.Practical completion anticipated Q3 2026.
Freshwater Beach Masterplan
A multi-stage revitalization of the Freshwater Beach coastal precinct. Following the 2026 completion of major playground upgrades and a timber lookout deck, current works focus on Stage 4a: the construction of a new standalone public amenities building. This facility includes family change rooms, accessible toilets, and outdoor showers to improve inclusivity and visitor experience at the southern end of the beach.
Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus Upgrade
Upgrade of the Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus to support its transition from a Year 11-12 senior campus to a full Year 7-12 co-educational high school. Works include a new senior learning area with library, seminar rooms and shared learning space, an upgraded VET kitchen, two new wood workshops and workshop classrooms, a new fitness workshop, classroom and seminar room, five new senior classrooms, and new change rooms and amenities. Demolition of the old wood workshop is complete and site services trenching, piling and construction of the new building are underway.Years 7 and 8 are due to commence at the campus in 2027, with the full Year 7-12 rollout by 2028. Builder: Grindley Construction.
Frenchs Forest Park Upgrades
$6 million NSW Government funded upgrades to three parks (Brick Pit, Akora, and Rabbett Reserves) as part of Frenchs Forest Town Centre infrastructure. Creating inviting community spaces with enhanced recreational facilities and landscaped environments.
2,694 residents of Brookvale are employed, from a labour force of 2,797. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 79.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 7,746, about 192% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Data compiled by AreaSearch shows Brookvale has a highly educated labor force with a strong professional services sector, an unemployment rate of 3.7%, and an annual employment growth rate of 2.8%. By March 2026, the employed population reached 2,694, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.4% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is high at 79.0%, compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 36.9% of residents worked from home, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. The primary employment industries for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services.
The representation of other services is notable, with employment levels matching 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety is less prominent, accounting for 4.1% of employment compared to 5.7% across the region. With 2.5 local jobs for every resident worker at the time of the Census, the area acts as a major employment center, drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the latest 12-month period saw employment rise by 2.8% and the labor force expand by 3.9%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney experienced employment and labor force growth of 1.9% each, while its unemployment rate decreased slightly. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide context for local workforce trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to project future employment. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Applying these rates to the local employment structure suggests jobs in Brookvale could grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted calculation that excludes local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Brookvale is $2,127 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,113 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,202 a year against an average of $109,466. The average runs 79% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $61,202 and an average taxpayer income of $109,466 in Brookvale. This is high by national standards, compared to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates suggest a median of $67,518 and an average of $120,763. The 2021 Census ranks household, family, and personal incomes in the area between the 74th and 86th percentiles nationally.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket contains 38.9% of the local population (1,569 residents), similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% fall into this range. High housing costs account for 22.5% of income, but strong earnings keep disposable income at the 63rd percentile, and the area ranks in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Brookvale had 1,407 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 18% detached houses and 64% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that residential properties in Brookvale consist of 18.4% standalone houses and 81.6% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates stand at 16.4%, with remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (38.3%) or renting (45.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,600, while the median weekly rent is $550, compared to metropolitan Sydney averages of $2,427 and $470. Locally, mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Brookvale counted 1,407 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,675 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 62.7% of the total, consisting of couples with children at 25.7%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single parent families at 10.4%. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.3%, with single-person households making up 32.4% and group households representing 5.1%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.4% of adults in Brookvale hold a university qualification, including 26.5% with a bachelor degree and 8.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 21.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,902 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,097 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational profile of the area is distinct, with university qualification rates of 37.4% among residents aged 15 and over, exceeding both the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 26.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 33.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding credentials, including advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 21.3%. Educational enrollment is high, with 25.1% of the population engaged in formal study.
This comprises 6.5% of residents in primary school, 5.4% in tertiary education, and 4.5% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Brookvale reaches 34 stops on 89 routes, timetabled for about 8,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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Analysis of public transport shows 34 active bus stops operating in Brookvale. These stops accommodate 89 routes, which provide 8,585 passenger services weekly. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 257 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the residential profile, most commuters travel outside the suburb, with cars being the main transport mode at 68%, followed by walking at 13% and buses at 11%. Car ownership stands at 0.9 per dwelling, which is lower than the regional average. A total of 36.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency across all local routes averages 1,226 trips daily, which represents approximately 252 weekly services per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
74.4% of residents in Brookvale report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 70.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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 outcomes in Brookvale are above average, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both young and old cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 70% of the population (2,825 residents) holding cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical issues, affecting 8.5% and 6.8% of residents. Meanwhile, 74.4% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents under the age of 65 display better than average health outcomes. Residents aged 65 and older make up 13.1% of the population (528 residents), which is lower than the 15.5% average across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for these older residents are above average, with national rankings aligning with the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.4% of Brookvale residents were born overseas and 31.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.8%) and Australian (16.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Brookvale shows high levels of cultural diversity, with 31.6% of residents using a non-English language at home and 42.4% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 46.1% of the population. Buddhism has a notable local presence at 3.8%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. In terms of parent country of birth, the main ancestries represented are English at 23.8%, Australian at 16.7%, and Other at 16.3%. Divergences from regional trends include a higher representation of residents with French ancestry at 1.3% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish ancestry at 1.1% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and South Australian ancestry at 1.2% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brookvale is 37. 33.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents is 37, matching the Greater Sydney median of 37 and close to the Australian median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket represents 21.0% of the population, exceeding the regional proportion and the national average of 14.6%, while the 5 - 14 group is smaller at 6.0%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket expanded from 10.3% to 12.9%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 group decreased from 7.9% to 6.0% and the 45 to 54 group fell from 12.5% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate shifts in the local age profile, led by a 131% increase in the 85+ cohort (adding 127 people to reach 224 from a base of 96).
Residents aged 65+ are expected to account for 96% of the overall population growth, whereas the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 brackets are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Brookvale
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 72 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,389 at the 2021 Census → 4,034 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10598). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.