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The median house price in Buxton (NSW) is $960k. House values have moved 6.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Buxton (NSW) has an estimated 2,197 residents, up from 2,071 at the 2021 Census — a change of 126 people, or 6.1%. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 65.0% of that increase. That puts 172 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations, the suburb of Buxton (NSW) has an estimated resident count of around 2,197 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 126 people (6.1%) relative to the 2021 Census baseline of 2,071 people. Such growth stems from an estimated 2,102 residents established via the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 21 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. Spatially, this corresponds to 171 persons per square kilometer, maintaining substantial room per resident with capacity for future growth.
The 6.1% increase in the suburb of Buxton (NSW) closely tracks the broader state benchmark (7.3%) by 1.2 percentage points, highlighting solid underlying fundamentals. Inflow was mostly steered by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 65.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural increase also served as positive contributors. Population projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models baseline-indexed to 2022 across individual SA2 zones, switching to 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (using 2021 as the base year) wherever coverage requires. Age-specific rates extracted from these datasets are further utilized across all areas between 2032 and 2041. Looking ahead, demographic modeling anticipates a rise sitting just below the median across tracked statistical territories, with the suburb of Buxton (NSW) projected to add 236 persons to 2041 through aggregated SA2 modelling, amounting to an overall gain of 6.4% across the 16 years.
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103 new dwellings have been approved in Buxton (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That is 10.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals across corresponding statistical boundaries indicates that Buxton maintains an annual approval rate of around 20 dwellings, totaling an estimated 103 homes over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 9 approved to date in FY-25. With additions tracking at an average of only 0.2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), residential building activity comfortably satisfies or exceeds demand, enhancing purchaser choice and supporting upside population expansion beyond baseline expectations. New residential construction costs average $383,000, sitting below regional benchmarks to deliver more accessible price points for buyers.
Meanwhile, non-residential activity saw $4.0 million in commercial approvals lodged this financial year, underscoring the locality's predominantly residential focus. Per capita building volumes in Buxton reach about 62% of the Greater Sydney pace, positioning the locality at the 59th percentile of areas evaluated across Australia and outpacing broader national metrics to reflect solid development appetite. Approvals remain heavily centered on detached houses at 85.0%, with townhouses or apartments accounting for 15.0%, preserving a low-density neighborhood fabric targeted at families seeking generous living space. A ratio of around 232 people per dwelling approval further highlights the area's spacious residential profile. Demographic modeling shows Buxton adding 141 residents through to 2041 from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current construction volumes, residential development appears well poised to satisfy future dwelling demand, establishing favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially accommodating population growth ahead of baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Buxton (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 33 current infrastructure and development projects close to Buxton (NSW), worth an estimated $22.5 billion. 12 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and education & training. 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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Regional performance remains closely linked to public planning, major works, and infrastructure delivery. AreaSearch has identified 1 major project positioned to influence the locality, with notable developments in the broader surroundings including the Tahmoor South Coal Project, Maldon to Dombarton Freight Rail Line, Outer Sydney Metropolitan Correctional Precinct, and South Pacific Offshore Wind Project.
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Tahmoor South Coal Project
Underground longwall extension of the Tahmoor Colliery into the Bargo area, approved by the Independent Planning Commission in April 2021 (SSD-8445) and modified through to May 2025. The project was approved to extract up to 33 Mt of ROM coking coal from the Bulli seam via longwall mining, extending mine life to approximately 2032. The mine has been shut since February 2025 after owner SIMEC Mining (GFG Alliance) exhausted cash reserves. Liberty Primary Metals Australia entered voluntary administration in November 2025, and the NSW Supreme Court ordered liquidation in March 2026 with McGrathNicol appointed as liquidator.238 of 328 workers were made redundant in March 2026, with 90 retained for care and maintenance. The mine is being offered for sale with expressions of interest sought by the liquidator.
Tahmoor Marketplace Expansion
Planned expansion of Tahmoor Marketplace including additional specialty retail floorspace, supermarket improvements and expanded at-grade parking to support population growth in Tahmoor. The project remains in the planning phase with broader transport planning for the Tahmoor CBD progressing alongside future retail improvements.
Tahmoor Town Centre Revitalisation
Wollondilly Shire Council-led revitalisation of Tahmoor's main street and town centre, encompassing new retail and commercial spaces, public domain upgrades, and improved pedestrian connections along Remembrance Driveway. The project aims to reinforce Tahmoor as a key service hub for the Wollondilly Shire as the region experiences significant population growth.
Picton Parklands Master Plan
Council-adopted long-term master plan and plan of management for linked open space and recreation areas across Picton Parklands, including Picton Botanic Gardens, Hume Oval, Picton Sportsground, Monds Lane, Picton RSL Park and the creek corridors. Current delivery is focused on the Picton Sportsground multi-use field upgrade for soccer, cricket and Oztag, including earthworks, drainage, irrigation and lighting. Council lists this field upgrade as in progress, started January 2025 and due to finish April 2026, while the wider master plan remains staged subject to funding.
Picton High School Redevelopment
Completed $60 million complete rebuild accommodating up to 2,000 students. Features modern classrooms, specialist performance areas, creative arts spaces, hospitality kitchens, sports facilities, trade workshops, covered outdoor learning areas, library, administration spaces. Students moved into new buildings Term 2, 2021 with full completion 2022.
Picton Bypass
Proposed 2.1-kilometre two-lane bypass of Picton town centre, linking Thirlmere and Tahmoor with the Hume Motorway via Picton Road. The route includes three bridges, the tallest around 38 metres above water level, and a 60km/h design speed. The bypass aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, and provide an emergency evacuation route during bushfire and flood events, supplementing the heritage-listed Victoria Bridge. The NSW and Australian Governments have committed over 18 million dollars for planning, with MRB Technical Services engaged to prepare a concept design and environmental assessment.Ground investigations began in late September 2025 and further onsite investigation work is underway from April 2026 over a six month period to inform design development. A concept design is expected to be available for public feedback in late 2026.
Wollondilly Cultural Precinct
Multi-stage civic and cultural precinct in Picton delivering a new Government Services Building (Stage 2, construction commenced mid-2025 by Kane Constructions, due end 2026), refurbished Shire Hall, Performing Arts Centre (completed 2024), and future new Library, Village Green and civic forecourt (Stage 3-4, due 2030). Designed by Williams Ross Architects, the four-storey Government Services Building features basement parking, council workspaces, a customer service area and commercial lettable space. The precinct consolidates council and government services, expands cultural facilities and creates new public space in the Picton town centre.Total estimated economic benefit of $732 million over 25 years.
15 Janderra Lane Wilton Stage 2A South East Wilton Precinct
Approved Torrens title residential subdivision within the South East Wilton Growth Area. The Stage 2A development at 15 Janderra Lane creates 362 residential lots, 6 super lots, drainage and open space lots, a local park, share paths, stormwater works, road dedication, civil works and essential services. The planning agreement was executed in July 2025 and subsequently novated from Country Garden Wilton East Pty Ltd to Landtop SPV5 Pty Ltd.
1,200 residents of Buxton (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,238. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 75.4%. 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 1,897, about 86% 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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Buxton maintains a balanced workforce that includes both white and blue collar jobs, with the construction sector standing out for its strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.1%, and an estimated employment growth of 1.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,200 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.1% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard at 75.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Based on Census responses, a moderate 17.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Local workers are predominantly engaged across construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Construction exhibits pronounced local concentration, capturing an employment share 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.0% of the resident workforce, trailing Greater Sydney's 11.5%. A comparison between resident workers and local jobs recorded at the Census points to limited employment opportunities situated directly within the area. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistical data reveal that across the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 1.9% while the labor pool expanded by 2.5%, driving a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment, whereas Greater Sydney saw employment and labor force metrics both rise by 1.9% as unemployment eased slightly. Wider workforce trajectories from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 outline broader industry demand patterns; across Australia, employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector trajectories vary. Applying these national industry weightings to Buxton's specific sectoral composition points to modeled local job growth of 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighting extrapolation that excludes localized population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Buxton (NSW) is $1,942 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $793 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,317 a year against an average of $64,563. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO postcode data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $54,317 and a mean of $64,563 in Buxton, trailing nationwide figures as well as Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a Wage Price Index escalation of 10.32% since financial year 2023 places modeled figures at approximately $59,923 (median) and $71,226 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit near the 55th percentile nationally. In terms of earnings brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 category encompasses 41.3% of residents (907 people), mirroring metropolitan patterns where this cohort comprises 30.9%.
Residential housing costs absorb 18.4% of earnings, yet healthy baseline wages support disposable income at the 58th percentile, with the overall SEIFA income score placing the community in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Buxton (NSW) had 676 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 62% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,102 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. 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 a housing stock overwhelmingly composed of standalone houses at 99.6%, with semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations accounting for just 0.4%, differing sharply from Greater Sydney's split of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% attached or multi-unit dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 24.3%, below the metropolitan benchmark, with 62.0% of properties carrying a mortgage and 13.7% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments of $2,102 and median weekly rental payments of $410 sit well below Greater Sydney figures of $2,427 and $470, respectively, though on a nationwide scale Buxton exceeds the Australian mortgage median of $1,863 and rental benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Buxton (NSW) counted 676 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 717 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family configurations account for 82.8% of local households, comprising couples with children at 41.6%, childless couples at 27.1%, and one-parent families at 13.2%. The remaining 17.2% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily single-person dwellings at 15.2% and group residences at 1.5%. At 2.9 people, the median household size exceeds Greater Sydney's average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.8% of adults in Buxton (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 7.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 77% of areas nationally. A further 38.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 144 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 954 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 in the area reflects a distinct profile, with higher education qualifications held by 10.8% of residents compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Attainment includes bachelor degrees at 7.4%, postgraduate credentials at 2.2%, and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Technical and vocational credentials represent a major pillar among adults aged 15+, with 48.1% holding vocational qualifications, led by certificate-level training at 38.7% and advanced diplomas at 9.4%. Engagement with formal learning remains strong, with 30.8% of the local population actively enrolled across educational programs. This student cohort comprises 10.4% in primary schools, 9.0% attending secondary education, and 2.8% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Buxton (NSW) reaches 36 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 140 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity is supported by 36 active bus stops across Buxton, operated over 17 distinct routes that deliver 138 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit remains favorable, with residents situated an average of 194 meters from their closest stop. Commuting patterns reflect an outward residential flow, with private vehicles serving as the dominant mode at 97% and vehicle ownership averaging 2.1 per dwelling to exceed regional norms. Furthermore, 17.6% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 settings. Transit services provide an average of 19 daily trips across the combined route network, translating to approximately 3 weekly departures per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.7% of residents in Buxton (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch health metrics indicate elevated chronic health conditions and mortality rates across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage sits just above the typical SA2 level at approximately 52% of the population (~1,152 people), while trailing the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9%. Asthma and mental health conditions rank as the most prevalent health concerns, documented among 8.6% and 9.0% of residents, respectively, while 68.7% report no chronic ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age cohorts display an above-average incidence of long-term medical conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 10.2% of the populace (224 people), below Greater Sydney's 15.5%, with senior health outcomes aligning broadly with national trends despite notable challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Buxton (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 90.6% of residents, with 2.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.3%) and English (29.9%). 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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Buxton demonstrates a homogenous cultural profile, with 91.6% of residents holding Australian citizenship, 90.6% born within Australia, and 97.7% speaking solely English in the home. Christianity represents the leading faith, practiced by 54.5% of residents compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Ancestral backgrounds are led by Australian ancestry at 34.3% and English ancestry at 29.9%, both significantly outpacing respective regional benchmarks of 17.8% and 19.0%, alongside Irish heritage at 6.6%. Distinct representation is also visible across other groups, including Maltese at 1.6% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Dutch at 1.6% (versus 0.7%), and South Australian at 0.6% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Buxton (NSW) is 32, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 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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Demographically, the area reflects a young, family-oriented community. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates that children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 36.9% of the population compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, while seniors aged 65+ comprise only 10.2% versus 15.5% across the wider metropolis. The median age is estimated at 32 as at August 2026, down from 33 at the 2021 Census and below the Greater Sydney median of 37 and national figure of 38 recorded at that Census. Meanwhile, mature adults aged 45 - 64 have reduced their share from 26.8% at the Census to an estimated 23.7%.
Long-term forecasts to 2041 anticipate the retiree and elderly cohort growing by 74 residents (33%) to 298, while younger to middle-aged adult brackets are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Buxton (NSW)
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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · Jun 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 — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,071 at the 2021 Census → 2,197 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 (SAL10724). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.