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The median house price in Cambridge Gardens is $980k, with units at $945k. House values have moved 4.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Cambridge Gardens has an estimated 2,003 residents, down from 2,030 at the 2021 Census — a change of 27 people, or 1.3%. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. That puts 2,601 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Cambridge Gardens is estimated at around 2,003, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census validated new addresses. Compared to the 2,030 people counted during the 2021 Census, this indicates a reduction of 27 people (1.3%). This trend is based on an ERP release by the ABS (June 2025) reflecting a resident total of 1,994, alongside 1 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With 2,601 persons per square kilometer, the local population density ranks in the upper quartile across nationally evaluated locations by AreaSearch.
In recent periods, natural growth served as the dominant catalyst for local demographic expansion, accounting for approximately 74.0% of all population gains. Demographic projections for the suburb of Cambridge Gardens are informed by ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 models published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 utilizing 2021 as the base year. Furthermore, cohort-specific growth rates from these datasets are incorporated for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the area is projected to experience lower quartile growth relative to national statistical divisions, expanding by 19 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2-level estimates, which translates to a total increase of 0.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
38 new dwellings have been approved in Cambridge Gardens over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning data from AreaSearch, derived from ABS building approval metrics across statistical areas, indicates that Cambridge Gardens has registered an average of approximately 7 new dwelling approvals annually, amounting to an estimated 38 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Throughout FY-25 to date, no approvals have been logged. In the context of a declining population in recent times, construction volume has remained relatively balanced, offering favourable conditions for prospective purchasers. Concurrently, $3.9 million in commercial development approvals was authorized during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the locality.
Per capita building activity in Cambridge Gardens tracks 51.0% below regional average rates across Greater Sydney, representing considerably lower volumes. This restrained pace of construction typically underpins value resilience and buyer interest for existing stock, while sitting below national benchmarks due to the established state of the suburb and potential planning restrictions. Among new projects, standalone homes account for 67.0% of approvals and townhouses or apartments constitute 33.0%, widening the spectrum of dwelling options across diverse budgets from traditional family accommodation to accessible medium-density housing. This introduces a clear diversification relative to the standing supply (currently 98.0% houses), driven by the depletion of greenfield land and evolving demographic requirements for varied, attainable housing. According to the latest quarterly forecasts from AreaSearch, Cambridge Gardens is slated to add 10 residents through to 2041. Given prevailing levels of residential building activity, the incoming supply pipeline appears well positioned to satisfy local demand, supporting advantageous market dynamics for buyers while offering capacity to accommodate population increases beyond baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cambridge Gardens
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 80 current infrastructure and development projects close to Cambridge Gardens, worth an estimated $41.1 billion. 31 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Strategic planning initiatives and public works exert a fundamental influence on regional development. AreaSearch records indicate that no projects are currently recognized as directly impacting the immediate vicinity. Broader developments in the region include The Quarter - Penrith Health and Education Precinct, Cambridge Park North Precinct Rezoning, Nepean Business Park, and Parker Street Reserve Sport and Recreation Precinct.
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Jordan Springs Development
A 473-hectare master-planned community by Lendlease comprising approximately 4,800 dwellings. Recent 2026 updates focus on the completion of the East-West Connector Road, now expected mid-2027, and the construction of the new Jordan Springs High School. A temporary alternative access road is being built by Lendlease to be completed by end of 2026 to ensure school access for Term 1, 2027. The precinct includes the Jordan Springs East Village Centre, over 16 hectares of open space, and the Brooks Tavern.
Nepean Hospital Redevelopment
The over $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment delivers major clinical upgrades across two stages to service Western Sydney's growing population. Stage 2 features a new seven-storey clinical tower housing an expanded Intensive Care Unit, paediatric inpatient unit, palliative care unit, renal dialysis, transit lounge, and modern education facilities. Delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with CPB Contractors as principal contractor, major construction on Stage 2 is reaching completion in late 2026.
Dunheved Road Upgrade
Major upgrade of a 4-kilometre section of Dunheved Road between Richmond Road and Werrington Road/Christie Street. The project involves duplicating the road into a four-lane median-separated carriageway, upgrading 11 key intersections, constructing two new bridges across Werrington Creek, and adding active transport facilities including a 3-metre-wide shared user path.
Cranebrook Retail Development
Convenience retail precinct at 1 Renshaw Street, Cranebrook, comprising a 100-place childcare centre, indoor recreation facility, service station, car wash facility, three take-away food and drink premises, at-grade parking and a four-lot Torrens title subdivision. Isaac Property lists tenants including Elephant Wash, El Jannah, Kiddiwinks and Neptunes, while later reporting notes a proposed change to replace the swim school with a 24-hour gym. The development was court approved and broke ground in June 2025.
Nepean Hospital Redevelopment
A major expansion of Nepean Hospital to meet the needs of the Penrith and Blue Mountains communities. Stage 1 delivered a 14-storey clinical tower (2021). Stage 2 is currently in construction and involves a new 7-storey clinical building connecting to the Stage 1 tower. Key features of Stage 2 include a new Intensive Care Unit, medical imaging, nuclear medicine, renal dialysis, a new paediatric unit, and a dedicated Palliative Care Unit on Level 7. The project also delivered a new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit (completed early 2026).As of March 2026, the building facade and main entry were unveiled, with works currently focused on internal fit-out and landscaping.
Parker Street Reserve Sport and Recreation Precinct
Multi-stage upgrade of a popular Penrith sport and recreation precinct serving an estimated 200,000 annual visitors. Stage 1 (completed 2023) delivered a new four change room amenities building, LED floodlighting, improved rugby league playing surfaces, irrigation and fencing. Stage 2 (currently in planning/design) will deliver a new playspace, refurbishment of the lower fields amenities building, car park resurfacing with accessible parking and a pedestrian crossing, sports field surface improvements, landscaping and new pathways. The project supports rugby league, cricket and athletics groups.Stage 2 is funded by $2.45 million through the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program in partnership with 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.
Mayfair Penrith
A landmark mixed-use development by Urban Property Group featuring two towers. Designed by SJB Architects, the development includes ground-level retail spaces (3,500sqm), commercial offices (4,500sqm), and a distinctive double-height colonnade inspired by Sydney's GPO building. Features rooftop pools with Blue Mountains views and communal facilities. The project includes 15 percent affordable housing. Located directly opposite Penrith Station, representing a transit-oriented development in the North Penrith precinct.
1,006 residents of Cambridge Gardens are employed, from a labour force of 1,046. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 64.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,566, about 78% 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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Workforce patterns in Cambridge Gardens exhibit an even distribution between blue-collar and white-collar roles, distinguished by notable concentration in the construction sector and a low jobless rate of 3.8%, based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. Across the suburb as of March 2026, 1,006 residents are actively employed, with local unemployment sitting 0.3% below Greater Sydney's 4.1%, while the participation rate is somewhat lower at 64.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records further showed that a substantial 28.6% of workers operated from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
The primary industry sectors employing local residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction stands out as a clear area of specialization, capturing an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles are under-indexed, engaging just 3.6% of Cambridge Gardens's workforce in contrast to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. A comparison of resident workers against the local daytime working population indicates that this largely residential community provides limited employment opportunities within its own borders. Aggregated SALM and ABS figures compiled by AreaSearch reveal that over a recent 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 4.9% and total employment fell by 5.2%, leading to a 0.3 percentage points rise in the unemployment rate, whereas Greater Sydney achieved 1.9% employment growth and 1.9% labour force expansion alongside minor joblessness decreases. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements across Cambridge Gardens. Mapping these five and ten-year forecasts across the local industry distribution—which anticipate economy-wide expansions of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—suggests local employment could climb by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (calculated via weighted industry modeling for illustrative purposes, excluding local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cambridge Gardens is $1,950 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $835 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,281 a year against an average of $60,163. 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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Cambridge Gardens recorded a median income of $53,281 alongside an average income of $60,163, trailing Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 as well as national benchmarks. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $58,780 for the median and $66,372 for the average. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings near the 59th percentile nationally, with 37.9% of the local population (759 individuals) falling into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket compared to 30.9% across the surrounding district.
While housing expenditure absorbs 16.6% of earnings, solid remuneration maintains disposable income at the 61st percentile, aligning the area with the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cambridge Gardens had 699 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 1% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 21.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Cambridge Gardens at the time of the latest Census was overwhelmingly composed of separate houses at 98.3%, with 1.7% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached residences, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro averages of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 32.0%, well ahead of metropolitan figures, while remaining tenures comprised 48.0% with a mortgage and 19.9% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment stood at $2,167 and median weekly rent was $420, both below Sydney metro benchmarks of $2,427 and $470. Relative to Australia-wide figures, however, local mortgage commitments exceed the $1,863 national median, and local rents surpass the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cambridge Gardens counted 699 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 17% 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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The domestic landscape is heavily family-oriented, with family households comprising 81.1% of all occupancies, including 37.4% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 14.4% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 18.9%, divided between lone person households at 17.1% and group households at 2.4%. The median household size is 2.8 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.5% of adults in Cambridge Gardens hold a university qualification, including 9.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 357 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 975 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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Tertiary qualification levels highlight educational hurdles within the community, as only 12.5% of residents hold university credentials compared to the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%, opening avenues for targeted upskilling. Bachelor degrees represent 9.7% of educational attainment, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 0.7%. In contrast, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of 9.7% with advanced diplomas and 33.4% holding certificates. Engagement with formal learning remains strong across the locality, with 28.5% of the population enrolled in an educational course.
This proportion includes 9.5% attending primary education, 7.8% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.6% engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cambridge Gardens reaches 14 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 680 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 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity within Cambridge Gardens is supported by 14 active transport stops accommodating bus services. These facilities are utilized across 28 individual routes that deliver 675 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is rated as excellent, with typical walk distances averaging 152 meters. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward travel is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 93% of work commutes. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.7 per dwelling, outpacing regional norms, while 28.6% of residents indicated they worked from home in the 2021 Census, subject to COVID-19 considerations.
Transit service frequency provides an average of 96 trips per day across all collective routes, which translates to roughly 48 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.9% of residents in Cambridge Gardens report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch based on chronic disease incidence and mortality figures point to meaningful health challenges in Cambridge Gardens, with typical conditions widely prevalent across older and younger cohorts alike. Private health insurance coverage is comparatively constrained, encompassing approximately 51% of total residents (~1,016 people), against 59.9% observed across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments among residents, reported at rates of 10.2 and 9.3% respectively, while 63.9% of individuals reported no chronic medical issues compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Chronic illnesses notably affect working-age residents.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 17.9% of the local community (358 people), tracking above the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, with older demographic health indicators exhibiting certain difficulties while broadly matching national percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cambridge Gardens is largely Australian-born, at 83.3% of residents, with 9.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.0%) and English (27.5%). 4.0% 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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Cultural diversity metrics position Cambridge Gardens below national averages, with 83.3% of residents born in Australia, 91.1% holding Australian citizenship, and 90.3% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 60.1% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Ancestry records reflecting parents' countries of birth show Australian leading at 28.0% (higher than the regional rate of 17.8%), followed by English at 27.5% (above the 19.0% regional figure), and Irish at 8.1%. Specific European ancestries also display distinct representation above regional levels, including Hungarian at 0.5% (vs 0.3% regionally), Maltese at 1.7% (vs 1.0%), and Polish at 1.0% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cambridge Gardens is 36. 27.5% 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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Age distributions in Cambridge Gardens closely mirror Greater Sydney benchmarks, with variance across broad cohorts remaining within 2.4 percentage points. The median age is an estimated 36, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 1 year below the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census is within the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), which grew from 15.4% to an estimated 17.9%. This senior cohort is projected to generate the largest numerical gain through to 2041, increasing by 9 (3%) to 368, whereas cohorts of children and young adults are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cambridge Gardens
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 last 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 last 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,030 at the 2021 Census → 2,003 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 (SAL10766). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.