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The median house price in Campbelltown (NSW) is $1.05m, with units at $600k. House values have moved 7.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Campbelltown (NSW) has an estimated 19,844 residents, up from 16,577 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,267 people, or 19.7%. Growth has averaged 3.7% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 413 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 43.0% of that increase. That puts 1,772 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 suburb of Campbelltown (NSW) has an estimated population of around 19,844, based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside new addresses validated since the Census. In comparison to the 2021 Census count of 16,577 people, this reflects an increase of 3,267 people (19.7%). This metric is inferred from an estimated resident population of 19,494 determined by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an additional 413 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. With a density ratio of 1,771 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits above the national average assessed by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both Greater Sydney and the state (7.3%), Campbelltown's 19.7% growth since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration served as the primary driver, accounting for approximately 43.0% of total demographic gains over recent periods, though interstate migration and natural growth also acted as positive factors. Demographic projections for the suburb of Campbelltown (NSW) utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections with a 2021 base year where gaps exist. Age-specific growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all areas for 2032 to 2041. Projecting future trends, the suburb of Campbelltown (NSW) is expected to rank within the top quartile of Australian statistical areas for population expansion, adding 6,561 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 31.3% in total over the 16 years.
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669 new dwellings have been approved in Campbelltown (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 133 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 143 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 160, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals mapped from statistical area data, Campbelltown has averaged around 133 dwellings receiving development approval per year, amounting to an estimated 669 homes over the past 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 160 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 4.6 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), residential supply is substantially lagging demand, creating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Furthermore, new properties carry an average expected construction cost of $725,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.
Additionally, $452.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, pointing to strong local business investment. Relative to Greater Sydney, building activity in Campbelltown is 20.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period, providing good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. Recent residential activity shows 45.0% detached dwellings and 55.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts first-time purchasers, downsizers, and investors. At around 139 people per approval, Campbelltown demonstrates the characteristics of a developing area. Looking ahead, Campbelltown is projected to expand by 6,211 residents through to 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should development rates remain at current levels, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Campbelltown (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects inside Campbelltown (NSW), worth an estimated $4.03 billion. A further 19 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.5 billion. 8 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Urban performance and local growth are heavily influenced by planning frameworks, infrastructure upgrades, and major projects. In total, 53 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the locality, with key initiatives including Queen Sq Campbelltown, Macarthur Gardens North, Macarthur Heights, and Campbelltown City Centre Design Framework leading the local development pipeline.
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Queen Sq Campbelltown
Approved mixed-use urban renewal precinct by ALAND on the former Brands on Sale site at the northern gateway to Campbelltown CBD. The project is planned to deliver 558 apartments across five towers, ground-floor retail and commercial space, dining uses, open parkland, pedestrian links, community facilities and basement parking. Official project material now markets Queen Sq as coming in 2026 and identifies the development as a 500 million dollar residential, retail and commercial precinct.
Campbelltown Arts Centre Expansion
Expansion and upgrade of the Campbelltown Arts Centre to provide a new multi-arts production and presentation space, expanded gallery exhibition areas, artist studios, and enhanced cultural infrastructure for the Macarthur region. The project is led by Campbelltown City Council with funding support under the Western Sydney City Deal Liveability Program.
Macarthur Gardens North
Sustainable mixed-use neighbourhood development by Landcom featuring 1,250-1,625 homes including apartments in 9-24 storey buildings, at least 10% affordable rental housing, station arrival plaza, central park, fitness park, pedestrian walkways, shared cycle paths, and preservation of over seven hectares of native bushland. Enhanced transport connectivity to Macarthur Station, Western Sydney University, and TAFE NSW, with 5 Star Green Star certification.
Macarthur Heights
Macarthur Heights is a vibrant urban community in southwest Sydney, developed by Landcom in partnership with Western Sydney University. It includes 966 residential lots for approximately 2,460 residents, surrounded by 42 hectares of parklands and connected to education, employment, and recreation amenities. Sales completed in 2022, with ongoing construction of sportsfields, amenities building, and open spaces expected to conclude by 2028.
Evergreen Estate Spring Farm
AVJennings Evergreen Estate is a masterplanned community in Spring Farm offering modern 3, 4, and 5 bedroom turnkey homes. The project is situated close to Spring Farm Public School and Narellan Town Centre, focusing on contemporary residential living with spacious layouts and high quality finishes for families.
Campbelltown City Centre Design Framework
A transformative masterplan for the Campbelltown-Macarthur CBD commissioned by Campbelltown City Council. The framework establishes a 20-year vision to evolve the area into a major regional centre through three key precincts: Campbelltown CBD, Macarthur Health and Innovation District, and Leumeah Live. Key features include pedestrian-friendly upgrades to the Queen Street Precinct, a 3D Digital Twin for urban management, and integrated sustainability strategies focusing on blue-green infrastructure and Connection with Country.
Reimagining Campbelltown City Centre Master Plan
The Reimagining Campbelltown City Centre Master Plan is a strategic blueprint adopted by Campbelltown City Council to guide long-term urban growth and economic transformation across Campbelltown, Leumeah, and Macarthur. The plan aims to triple local job density, increase urban tree canopy to 40%, and deliver a 30-minute connected city featuring green corridors, health innovation clusters, and cultural hubs. The framework guides subsequent planning controls and state-level place strategies.
Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Extension
A $15 million expansion of the public Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre (MCTC) at Campbelltown Hospital. The project delivered a new bunker housing an additional state-of-the-art Linear Accelerator (LINAC) with targeted laser technology, significantly increasing the capacity for precise radiotherapy treatments. This public expansion works alongside the broader $632 million Campbelltown Hospital Stage 2 redevelopment and the nearby private GenesisCare Macarthur Health Precinct to provide comprehensive cancer care for South West Sydney.
10,259 residents of Campbelltown (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 10,989. Unemployment sits at 6.6%, with participation at 69.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 24,670, about 124% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Aggregated statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch shows that Campbelltown possesses a skilled workforce with solid representation in essential services sectors, registering an estimated 8.2% in employment growth over the past year and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. As of March 2026, 10,259 residents are in work, with the local unemployment rate standing 2.5% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is broadly similar to the Greater Sydney level of 68.9%. Census records also indicate that 31.2% of residents worked from home, with consideration given to the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns.
Leading industries of employment for local residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The locality displays a strong specialization in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical roles are under-represented, comprising 5.6% of Campbelltown's workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. With 1.0 workers for every resident as at the Census, the area operates as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM data aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment increase by 8.2% alongside an 8.5% rise in the labour force, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeline in Greater Sydney, employment grew by 1.9%, the labour force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment fell marginally. National employment projections from Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia offer further perspective on future demand. Across Australia, workforce numbers are forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry projections to Campbelltown's employment structure suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not take into account localised population projections.
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Median household income in Campbelltown (NSW) is $1,432 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $739 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,768 a year against an average of $60,563. 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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According to postcode ATO records aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Campbelltown recorded a median taxpayer income of $52,768 and an average of $60,563, falling below the national average and contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Factoring in 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $58,214 for median income and $66,813 on average. Census figures show personal, family, and household incomes ranking modestly between the 31st and 36th percentiles.
In terms of distribution, the largest cohort consists of 32.5% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (6,449 residents), reflecting patterns across the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 76.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 21st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Campbelltown (NSW) had 6,303 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 51% detached houses and 35% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, residential accommodation in Campbelltown comprised 51.2% houses and 48.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Campbelltown lagged Sydney metro at 18.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (29.4%) or rented (52.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, well below the Sydney metro average of $2,427 but exceeding the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was recorded at $390, trailing Sydney metro's $470 while surpassing the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Campbelltown (NSW) counted 6,303 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,545 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 33% 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 households represent 63.7% of all dwellings, consisting of couples with children (26.4%), couples without children (22.3%), and single parent families (13.4%). Non-family households account for the remaining 36.3%, comprised of lone person households (32.6%) and group households (3.8%). The median household size of 2.4 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.8% of adults in Campbelltown (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 16.9% with a bachelor degree and 7.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.0% hold a vocational qualification. 14 schools serve the area, with 4,107 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 998 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 educational attainment presents an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives, with university qualification rates at 25.8% substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Higher education credentials are led by bachelor degrees at 16.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical training features prominently, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of certificates (23.0%) and advanced diplomas (11.1%). Participation in formal education is high across the community, with 30.9% of residents actively enrolled in study. This includes 10.1% attending primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Campbelltown (NSW) reaches 212 stops on 135 routes, timetabled for about 16,900 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 0.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis reveals 212 active transport stops operating within Campbelltown across train and bus networks, serviced by 135 individual routes that provide 16,888 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 145 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, outward commuting is dominant, with private vehicles accounting for 81% of journeys and train travel comprising 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, below the regional average, while 31.2% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census, subject to COVID-19 conditions.
Public transport operations average 2,412 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 79 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.0% of residents in Campbelltown (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence highlight notable health challenges affecting both younger and older age cohorts in Campbelltown. Furthermore, private health cover remains relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~10,102 people), in comparison to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 8.6 and 8.4% of residents respectively, while 68.0% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents display above average prevalence of chronic health conditions.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 15.4% of residents (3,055 people), with health outcomes presenting challenges while tracking general population rankings nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.6% of Campbelltown (NSW) residents were born overseas and 34.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.9%) and Australian (19.2%). 3.4% 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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Campbelltown demonstrates high cultural diversity, with 37.6% of its population born overseas and 34.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the main religion, practiced by 52.3% of people in Campbelltown. Islam shows the most apparent overrepresentation, comprising 10.7% of the population compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry based on parental country of birth, the three most represented backgrounds in Campbelltown are English (19.9%), Other (19.6%), and Australian (19.2%). Notable divergences also appear across other cultural groups, with Samoan background representing 2.5% of Campbelltown (vs 0.5% regionally), Filipino at 4.0% (vs 2.0%), and Spanish at 0.7% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Campbelltown (NSW) is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 30.2% 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 Campbelltown track Greater Sydney closely across every broad age band, with the largest divergence from Greater Sydney being 3.0 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 34, unchanged from the 2021 Census and 3 years below the Greater Sydney figure of 37 recorded at the same Census. Since the Census, children and young adults (0 - 24) have contracted from 32.6% of residents to an estimated 31.5%. Through to 2041, the largest addition is projected among retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), rising by 2,009 residents (66%) to 5,065.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Campbelltown (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 20 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 413 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,577 at the 2021 Census → 19,844 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 (SAL10779). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.