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The median house price in Caddens is $1.30m, with units at $985k. House values have moved 5.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Caddens has an estimated 3,880 residents, up from 3,487 at the 2021 Census — a change of 393 people, or 11.3%. Growth has averaged 4.9% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. 165 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 44.0% of that increase. That puts 3,919 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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Based on demographic assessments of ABS regional updates, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Caddens's population is estimated at around 3,880 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 393 people (11.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,487 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,866, calculated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 165 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,919 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly-sought resource.
Caddens's 11.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (6.0%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 44.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors. ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, are utilized by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level, issued in 2022 using 2021 as the base year, are adopted. Growth rates across different age cohorts from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic patterns suggest a substantial expansion within the top quartile of national statistical areas, with expectations that the locality will add 1,236 residents up to 2041 according to compiled SA2-level projections, which represents an overall gain of 31.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
232 new dwellings have been approved in Caddens over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 58 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, 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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According to research on ABS building approval statistics distributed from regional data, the suburb of Caddens has averaged approximately 46 development-approved dwellings each year, amounting to a projected 232 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 22 approvals have been documented. With an average of 3.6 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is significantly outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $402,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $7.8 million have been registered this financial year, pointing to a minimal focus on commercial projects. Relative to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Caddens records 118.0% more development activity per capita, offering broader choices to purchasers despite a recent deceleration in building works. This is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 81.0% standalone homes and 19.0% medium and high-density housing, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 103 people per dwelling approval, Caddens shows characteristics of a growth area. Projecting forward, the suburb of Caddens is anticipated to add 1,222 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimates. Given current construction volumes, residential supply looks set to satisfy demand, creating positive conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces current predictions.
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 Caddens, worth an estimated $12.5 billion. A further 79 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $74.8 billion. 31 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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 performance is deeply connected to infrastructure additions, key project builds, and zoning changes. A total of 7 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely impact on the area. Major developments include the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport - Orchard Hills Station, the Kingswood Hotel Mixed-Use Development, the Orchard Hills Stage 1 Rezoning, and the Parkside Apartments Kingswood, with the details below outlining the most relevant items.
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Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport - Orchard Hills Station
Construction of the Orchard Hills Metro Station and the adjacent Stabling and Maintenance Facility (SMF) as part of the 23km Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line. As of May 2026, the project has reached advanced fit-out stages including the installation of platform screen doors, internal architectural finishes, and the completion of the 38-hectare maintenance hub structures. The station will serve as the gateway to a future Orchard Hills town centre, supporting thousands of new homes and jobs.Operational testing is slated for late 2026 ahead of the 2027 opening.
Orchard Hills Stage 1 Rezoning
A revised NSW Government initiative to rezone 155 hectares around the new Orchard Hills Metro Station. The updated March 2026 proposal reduces the development footprint from the original 350 hectares to address community concerns regarding density and property acquisition. It aims to deliver approximately 5,700 homes and 2,100 jobs, featuring a new town center with retail, services, and a 2,400sqm multi-purpose community hub while protecting local biodiversity and waterways.
Hilton Garden Inn Sydney Kingswood
Seven-storey, 140-room Hilton Garden Inn medi-hotel in the Nepean Health Hub, opposite Nepean Hospital. The development includes a full-service restaurant and bar, rooftop bar and seating with Blue Mountains views, meeting rooms, fitness room, food and beverage areas, a 24-hour grab-and-go retail store and three basement levels with 63 car spaces. It is being delivered by Boston Global, with Hilton to manage the hotel under the Hilton Garden Inn brand.
The Quarter - Penrith Health and Education Precinct
The Quarter is a 400-hectare specialized health and education precinct in Western Sydney, integrating Nepean Public and Private Hospitals, Western Sydney University, and TAFE NSW. The centerpiece is the $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment. Stage 2 is currently in the final year of construction, involving a seven-story clinical building featuring an expanded ICU, medical imaging, nuclear medicine, and a neonatal intensive care unit. As of March 2026, the main entry and facade are complete, with internal fit-out and road upgrades on Barber Avenue progressing toward an expected late 2026 completion.
Orchard Hills North
A 146-hectare, 15-stage masterplanned residential community by Legacy Property and Metrics Credit Partners, delivering 1,551 residential lots approximately 46km west of Sydney CBD. The precinct includes a village retail centre (6,000-8,000sqm), primary school site, playing fields, central lake, bushland and riparian corridors. Construction commenced August 2024; Stage 1 civil and servicing works nearing completion with first lots expected to register mid-2025. Stages 2 and 3 earthworks are underway. Located 2km from the future Orchard Hills Metro station and 14km from Western Sydney Airport.
Mulgoa Road Upgrade - Jeanette Street to Blaikie Road
The NSW Government is upgrading and widening Mulgoa Road to a six-lane divided road between Jeanette Street and Blaikie Road. The project includes bus priority lanes, shared active transport paths, noise walls, and upgraded M4 Motorway intersections to ease congestion and improve safety in Penrith.
Werrington Park Corporate Centre Redevelopment
Proposed redevelopment of the former corporate centre site into a mixed-use residential development comprising approximately 180 apartments with ground-floor commercial uses close to Werrington railway station. The proposal remains within the planning phase and sits within the broader Kingswood-Werrington urban renewal corridor identified by Penrith City Council.
Kingswood Hotel Mixed-Use Development
Approved staged mixed-use redevelopment of the Kingswood Hotel site by Iris Capital. The project includes two residential towers with 133 apartments, a rebuilt hotel with licensed hospitality venues, ground-floor retail and commercial space, basement parking and public domain improvements. The Sydney Western City Planning Panel approved DA21/0945 in June 2023. As of mid-2026 the project remains approved, with the surrounding Kingswood precinct progressing through broader strategic planning by Penrith City Council.
2,020 residents of Caddens are employed, from a labour force of 2,067. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 72.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,150, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is highly qualified, with a strong presence in essential services sectors and a jobless rate of only 2.3%, according to aggregated regional statistics. In March 2026, 2,020 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (72.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 37.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The suburb has particular employment specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. On the other hand, professional & technical is under-represented, with only 6.7% of Caddens's workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. According to analyses of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader regions, the local labour force contracted by 4.4% in the year leading to March 2026, while total employment fell by 4.3%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. This stands in contrast to Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion of the labor force, and a marginal decline in unemployment. Longer-term trends can be assessed using national employment projections from May-25 issued by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local industry profile to estimate future employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of growth vary considerably between sectors. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment distribution suggests that employment for residents should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not integrate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Caddens is $2,592 a week (about $135,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,053 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,192 a year against an average of $75,871. 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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Based on aggregated postcode data from the ATO released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in Caddens recorded a median income of $67,192 and an average income of $75,871. This is well above average nationally and compares to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $74,126 (median) and $83,701 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Caddens, between the 82nd and 92nd percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 36.3% of the community (1,408 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 30.9% in the same category. A significant 38.6% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. High housing costs consume 21.9% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 87th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Caddens had 1,000 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 0% apartments. 72% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $560 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,817 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the distribution of residential structures in the suburb of Caddens consisted of 88.0% standalone houses and 12.0% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached properties, townhouses, and apartments, compared to Sydney metro's share of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area was lower than the Sydney metro benchmark at 10.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (72.2%) or renting (17.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $2,817, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $560, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470.
Nationally, Caddens's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Caddens counted 1,000 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,113 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 60% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 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 85.2%, which is composed of 59.6% couples with dependent children, 18.9% couples without children, and 6.5% single parents. Other households account for the remaining 14.8%, where lone persons represent 14.1% and group living situations make up 0.4% of the total. The typical household size of 3.3 residents is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.5% of adults in Caddens hold a university qualification, including 23.4% with a bachelor degree and 12.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 100% of areas nationally. A further 18.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Local academic qualifications exceed regional averages, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 21.4% in SA3 area and 23.9% in SA4 region. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 23.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 31.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (18.4%). Enrolment rates in local education are high, with 35.3% of the population actively participating in academic studies.
This cohort includes 14.0% attending primary school, 8.4% in high school, and 5.0% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Caddens reaches 18 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 970 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 1.6 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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An audit of public transport shows 18 operational transit stops in the suburb of Caddens, which consist of bus services. These points of access are serviced by 8 distinct routes, which combine to support 969 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 154 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 89%, followed by trains at 8%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A high 37.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Transit service frequency averages 138 runs per day across the network, which translates to roughly 53 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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80.3% of residents in Caddens report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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 reflect positive trends for residents, with localized analysis of mortality rates and health issues tracking in line with national averages. The incidence of common medical conditions is low across the general population, although it is higher than the national average in older, vulnerable groups, while private health insurance cover is high, accounting for roughly 57% of the total population (~2,207 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most frequently reported medical issues in the locality are asthma and arthritis, which affect 5.5 and 4.5% of the population, respectively.
Meanwhile, 80.3% of residents reported having no ongoing chronic health conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The proportion of residents aged 65 and over stands at 13.0% (504 people), which is lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.4% of Caddens residents were born overseas and 43.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (17.4%) and Australian (17.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced, with 40.4% of the population born outside Australia and 43.8% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 50.8% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious representation is Hinduism, which represents 21.1% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Regarding ancestral background, the three most common heritages reported are Other at 20.1% of the population, English at 17.4% of the population, and Australian at 17.2% of the population. There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds: Indian ancestry is highly represented at 15.8% of Caddens (vs 3.6% regionally), Filipino at 4.8% (vs 2.0%) and Maltese at 2.2% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Caddens is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 25.8% 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 33, Caddens is materially younger than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and is substantially under Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Caddens has a higher concentration of 35 - 44 residents (20.9%) but fewer 55 - 64 year-olds (4.9%). This 35 - 44 concentration is well above the national 14.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 19.9% to 20.9% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 16.2% to 15.0% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 10.4% to 9.3%.
Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Caddens. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 29%, adding 167 residents to reach 749.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Caddens
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 — 165 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,487 at the 2021 Census → 3,880 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 (SAL10741). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.