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The median house price in Busby is $1.05m, with units at $860k. House values have moved 6.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Busby has an estimated 4,615 residents, up from 4,446 at the 2021 Census — a change of 169 people, or 3.8%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 3,814 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 ABS demographic updates for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Busby has an estimated population of 4,615 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 169 people (3.8%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 4,446 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 4,613, which AreaSearch estimated using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP data alongside 45 validated new addresses added since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 3,814 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top national quartile of locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 52.0% of the total population gains in recent times. For each SA2 region, AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age bracket growth rates from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041 across all areas. Looking ahead, the suburb of Busby is anticipated to experience population growth exceeding the median of areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with projections indicating an expansion of 826 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 17.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
257 new dwellings have been approved in Busby over the past five years, an average of 51 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 56 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 66% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 45, 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 evaluations of ABS building approval statistics compiled from local area data indicate that Busby recorded an average of roughly 51 new home approvals annually. This includes a total of 257 residential approvals during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 42 approvals recorded during the current FY-26 period. Because the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) saw an average of only 0.4 new residents per completed home, current construction levels are keeping pace with or running ahead of local demand. This environment grants purchasers wider selection and supports population growth that may outpace current projections, while newly built properties carry an average construction value of $222,000—a figure below the broader regional standard—pointing to more economical housing alternatives.
Additionally, commercial approvals for the current financial year total $2.9 million, reinforcing the largely residential nature of the suburb. In comparison to Greater Sydney, the rate of new residential approvals per resident in Busby is about two-thirds, yet the suburb ranks in the 87th percentile of all localities evaluated across the country. This positioning sits substantially higher than the national standard, demonstrating strong developer interest in the suburb. The profile of new construction consists of 66.0% detached houses and 34.0% attached dwellings, indicating a growing diversity of attached designs that supply options across various price points, ranging from large family residences to more affordable, smaller properties. This represents a clear shift from the existing local housing stock, which currently stands at 88.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land and adjusting to changing lifestyle choices and affordability constraints. The ratio of residents to new dwelling approvals is roughly 102 people per approval, indicating a low-density marketplace. Long-term projections suggest the suburb of Busby will add 824 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Based on current building trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, establishing favorable conditions for home buyers and potentially enabling population growth to exceed current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 27 current infrastructure and development projects close to Busby, worth an estimated $5.48 billion. 8 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning decisions are major drivers of regional performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely impact on the area. The key projects noted include Avala Apartments Miller, Busby Social Housing for Seniors, M5 Motorway Westbound Upgrade, and Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas), with details of the most relevant developments listed below.
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Hurlstone Agricultural High School Upgrade
NSW Department of Education upgrade to Hurlstone Agricultural High School, delivering two new dormitory buildings with 180 beds, staff accommodation, common rooms and modern amenities, plus a new farm hub with dairy, milking, animal, storage, irrigation, hydroponic and co-located learning facilities. The boarding facilities and farm hub are finished and in use, with a new sports oval and amenities due for student use in Term 1 2026.
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.
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 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.
Avala Apartments Miller
Residential shop top housing development comprising 145 apartments (26 x 1 bedroom, 107 x 2 bedroom, 12 x 3 bedroom) across 3 buildings up to 9 storeys, with ground floor retail, 380 car spaces across two basement levels, 66 bike spaces, and communal open space. The site involves demolition of an existing car park, removal of trees, and relocation of a Telstra communications tower. Development consent was granted by the Sydney West Joint Regional Planning Panel in June 2016.
Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal
Major 18-stage urban renewal project transforming the former 81 hectare Bonnyrigg public housing estate into a mixed-tenure community. The approved masterplan delivers 2,998 dwellings including around 900 social housing homes, new parks, roads, community facilities and 13 hectares of open space. Construction is progressing through Stages 8 to 11 with Traders In Purple delivering the Canvas precinct, while planning and early works continue for Stages 12 and 13 near the town centre.
Mount Pritchard Montessori Academy
Purpose-built childcare and early learning centre at 12 Hemphill Avenue, Mount Pritchard, now open and operated by Montessori Academy under the name Mount Pritchard Montessori Academy. The centre offers care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years across six Montessori classrooms and two outdoor playgrounds, with meals, nappies and Montessori materials included in the daily fee. The site was originally proposed under a childcare operator called Little Zaks Academy, but has opened under the Montessori Academy brand instead.
Busby Social Housing for Seniors
A 16-unit social housing development for older residents featuring 8 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom units. The project provides accessible ground-floor living with private courtyards and extensive landscaping, located within walking distance of local services and public transport.
1,558 residents of Busby are employed, from a labour force of 1,808. Unemployment sits at 13.8%, with participation at 51.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,803, 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 workforce of Busby presents a mix of professional and industrial occupations, with notable representation in manufacturing and trade sectors. The local unemployment rate stands at 13.8%, with employment expanding by an estimated 5.1% over the course of the past year based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, the number of employed residents reached 1,558, while the local unemployment rate was 9.7% higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, showing a significant gap. Workforce participation also remains lower at 51.5% compared to the 69.1% recorded across Greater Sydney.
Census data indicates a moderate 19.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The suburb exhibits a particularly high concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where the proportion of workers is 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for only 3.0% of local workers compared to the regional figure of 11.5%. Given the gap between the count of working residents and jobs located within the area at the Census, this residential locality offers few local employment opportunities. Based on AreaSearch processing of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the twelve months leading to March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 5.1% and the total labor force expand by 6.2%, which resulted in a 0.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, alongside a minor reduction in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide context for future local demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors vary. Applying these industry projections to the local occupational structure suggests employment for Busby residents could grow by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, based on a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Busby is $1,163 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $461 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,884 a year against an average of $46,269. 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 the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Busby sit below the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $39,884, while the average income is $46,269, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would be roughly $44,000 for the median and $51,044 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census returns, household, family, and individual incomes in Busby all rank between the 2nd and 10th percentiles nationally.
The largest proportion of residents, at 28.6% (1,319 residents), earn weekly incomes between $800 - 1,499, contrasting with the wider metropolitan pattern where 30.9% of households fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category. Financial pressure from housing is high, leaving only 76.2% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 6th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Busby had 1,268 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 4% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 28.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 35.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Busby consisted of 88.4% detached houses and 11.6% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Busby was lower than the metropolitan average at 22.5%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (24.7%) or occupied by tenants (52.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly below the Sydney metropolitan median at $1,800, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $330, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,427 and $470 respectively.
On a national level, Busby's mortgage repayments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are substantially lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Busby counted 1,268 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 13% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 76.9%, which includes couples with children at 36.0%, couples without children at 12.7%, and single parent households at 25.4%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.1%, with single-person households representing 21.1% and group shared households making up 1.9% of the total. The median household size of 3.2 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.0% of adults in Busby hold a university qualification, including 7.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 93% of areas nationally. A further 22.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 266 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 901 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 suburb faces educational obstacles, with the percentage of residents holding university qualifications (11.0%) sitting substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear area for targeted educational strategies. Within higher education, bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 7.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 30.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.2%) and certificate qualifications (22.6%). The proportion of the population engaged in learning is high, with 37.6% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This population includes 14.7% attending primary schools, 11.9% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.7% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Busby reaches 21 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 services in Busby include 21 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 22 distinct routes, which provide a combined total of 1,176 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 154 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the suburban character of the area, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 86% of commuters, followed by 7% using buses and 5% using trains. The average number of motor vehicles is 1.2 per household. At the 2021 Census, 19.1% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 circumstances.
Service frequency across all routes averages 168 trips daily, which represents approximately 56 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
69.1% of residents in Busby report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 9.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.2 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 demonstrate notable difficulties in Busby, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which impact both younger and older demographics. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is low, covering approximately 45% of the population (~2,091 people). This is below the Greater Sydney coverage rate of 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses among local residents are asthma and arthritis, which affect 8.4% and 7.8% of the population respectively. In contrast, 69.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age individuals show higher rates of chronic illness than the national norm. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.3% of the local population (659 people), slightly below the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%. Senior health outcomes present some difficulties, with national rankings generally matching those of the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.3% of Busby residents were born overseas and 57.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (16.6%) and English (15.0%). 4.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Busby displays a high degree of cultural variety, with 39.3% of the population born outside Australia and 57.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, represented by 41.3% of residents. The most distinct religious concentration is Islam, which accounts for 26.3% of the local population, significantly exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Regarding parent country of birth, the main ancestries represented in Busby are Other at 21.7% of the population (well above the regional average of 16.0%), Australian at 16.6%, and English at 15.0%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other heritage groups: Lebanese background represents 11.3% of Busby (compared to 2.6% regionally), Samoan background represents 3.9% (compared to 0.5%), and Serbian background represents 1.3% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Busby is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 28.8% 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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With a median age of 32 years, Busby has a younger population than Greater Sydney (median of 37 years) and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Busby has a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (17.2%) and fewer young adults aged 25 - 34 (12.3%). The proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 sits well above the national level of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 14.8% to 16.5% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group has grown from 6.9% to 8.2%, while the 55 to 64 group decreased from 12.3% to 11.2%.
Demographic projections indicate significant changes by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 90%, adding 169 residents to reach a total of 359, while population drops are forecast for the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Busby
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, 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 — 45 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,446 at the 2021 Census → 4,615 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 (SAL10718). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.