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The median house price in Canterbury (NSW) is $2.10m, with units at $776k. House values have moved 7.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Canterbury (NSW) has an estimated 9,930 residents, up from 9,430 at the 2021 Census — a change of 500 people, or 5.3%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 77.0% of that increase. That puts 5,015 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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Analysis of ABS demographic updates and new address validations by AreaSearch estimates the population of the suburb of Canterbury (NSW) at approximately 9,930 in May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census total of 9,430 people, this represents a growth of 500 residents, or 5.3%. This calculation is based on an estimated resident population of 9,912 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP figures, combined with 42 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. With these figures, the suburb of Canterbury (NSW) has a density of 5,015 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of all areas analysed by AreaSearch and highlighting local land as a premium asset.
Over the prior ten years, the suburb of Canterbury (NSW) recorded steady development with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%, tracking ahead of Greater Sydney. This expansion was driven mostly by arrivals from overseas, who made up about 77.0% of the net population gains recently. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for SA2 zones, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government projections with a 2021 baseline where necessary. These combined datasets also supply age-group growth rates applied to the years 2032 through 2041. Future demographic forecasts suggest the suburb of Canterbury (NSW) will experience growth slightly under the national median, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating an increase of 1,089 residents by 2041, representing a total rise of 10.8% over the 16-year period.
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135 new dwellings have been approved in Canterbury (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 21% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, 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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Canterbury building approvals parsed from local statistical area data show a yearly average of approximately 27 residential permits, summing to about 135 projected homes over the prior 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 17 approvals have been registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the local population increased by an average of 3.7 residents annually for each completed residence, indicating that new housing construction is falling behind local demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and drives upward pressure on prices. Newly approved residences carry an average estimated construction cost of $451,000, which is slightly higher than regional benchmarks and points to a focus on premium building standards.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $8.3 million in the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood. Recent residential construction records consist of 21.0% standalone houses and 79.0% multi-unit or attached dwellings. This shift toward high-density housing options provides affordable entry points and attracts property investors, downsizers, and first-time buyers. Registering roughly 1647 people for each approved dwelling, the local property market is highly established. Long-term forecasts suggest the local population will grow by 1,071 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates. Residential construction is keeping pace reasonably well with this projected expansion, though purchasing activity may face heightened competition as the number of residents rises.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Canterbury (NSW)
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AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Canterbury (NSW), worth an estimated $440 million. A further 79 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $45.9 billion. 22 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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 infrastructure projects, planning changes, and major works play a key role in regional development. A total of 25 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential local impact. Key initiatives include the Sydney Metro City and Southwest, Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre, 186-206 Canterbury Road Mixed-Use Development, and upgrades to the Tasker Park Precinct, with the most relevant developments detailed below.
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Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre
The redevelopment of the 1960s Canterbury Aquatic Centre into a premier regional facility. The project features a new 50m outdoor heated pool, a 25m indoor heated pool, a warm water therapy pool with spa, a children's water play area, and a 24/7 gym. It also includes sauna facilities, allied health suites, a cafe, and accessible Changing Places facilities. Designed by Williams Ross Architects and constructed by Lipman, the project emphasizes accessibility and community integration within Tasker Park.
Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail extension connecting Chatswood to Bankstown via the Sydney CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section, featuring a new harbour crossing and seven CBD stations, opened on 19 August 2024. The final stage involves converting the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards between Sydenham and Bankstown, upgrading 11 stations with platform screen doors, lifts, and full accessibility. The T3 line closed in September 2024 to enable conversion works. Following delays caused by over 130 days of industrial action, the Sydenham to Bankstown section is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026.End-to-end high-speed testing at up to 100km/h commenced in November 2025, and the first full-length test run from Tallawong to Bankstown was completed in January 2026. The Bankstown Station transit interchange and community precinct opened in March 2026. When complete, the M1 Line will span 66km with 31 stations, running every four minutes in peak.
Canterbury Town Centre Upgrade
Comprehensive Canterbury town centre revitalisation programme led by Canterbury-Bankstown Council. Completed works include the $9 million Canterbury Road shared path underpass upgrade (opened December 2024) and intersection upgrade at Canterbury Road and Charles Street. Active construction now focuses on the new Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre at 17 Phillips Avenue (featuring a 50-metre Olympic outdoor pool, fitness facilities, water play area and grandstand) with a $44.6 million contract value and completion expected late 2026, alongside Tasker Park rejuvenation.
Tasker Park Precinct Upgrades
Comprehensive transformation of Tasker Park to create a world-class recreational precinct. Key features include a new bridge over the Cooks River, a destination play space with climbing towers, a dinky track for scooters, a full basketball court, and exercise equipment. The project aligns with the new Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre to improve connectivity to Canterbury Town Centre.
Earlwood Town Centre Safety Improvements
Canterbury-Bankstown Council is delivering road safety improvements throughout Earlwood Town Centre, including a permanent 40 km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area, new signage and traffic calming measures to improve pedestrian safety. The proposal was adopted by Council in December 2023 and progressed into construction as part of the NSW Government Safer Speeds Program.
186-206 Canterbury Road Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development comprising three 15-storey buildings above a 3-storey podium. The podium will include ground floor commercial and retail uses. The project features 471 dwellings, with 236 designated as affordable housing managed by Pacific Community Housing for 15 years. It also includes new through-site pedestrian links, a central publicly accessible open space, and rooftop communal areas.
Canterbury Transport Oriented Development (TOD)
State-led Transport-Oriented Development (TOD) around Canterbury Station, delivered as part of the wider Canterbury Local Centre Redevelopment. The project will create a high-density, mixed-use precinct with residential (approx. 320 dwellings), commercial, and retail components. It is designed to maximize public transport accessibility and reduce car dependency, with draft planning controls advanced in October 2024.
Belmore Sydney Metro Station Upgrade
The upgrade of the 130-year-old Belmore Station is part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project. It involves converting the existing T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards, featuring the installation of platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers for level access, and heritage restoration of station buildings. As of May 2026, the project is in the final testing and commissioning phase, with intensive weekend closures scheduled through July to facilitate trial running and system integration before services commence in the second half of 2026.
5,650 residents of Canterbury (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 5,908. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 68.6%. 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 7,936, about 80% 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 exhibits high levels of educational attainment, with significant employment in professional fields, a jobless rate of 4.4%, and consistent employment patterns over the previous year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 5,650, while the local unemployment rate sits 0.2% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and the labor participation rate remains close to the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census records indicate that 50.7% of employed residents worked from home, though these figures were likely influenced by pandemic containment measures. The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and retail trade.
The neighborhood exhibits a high concentration of jobs in accommodation & food, reaching 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, the construction sector is underrepresented, employing 6.8% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across the wider region. The comparison between the resident workforce and locally based employment figures suggests that this residential precinct offers limited job openings within its borders. Estimates derived from SALM and ABS statistics indicate that the local labor force grew by 0.1% over the 12-month period, while overall employment contracted by 0.1%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion of the labor force, and a small reduction in unemployment. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future employment trends. These projections, spanning five-year and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with local employment sectors to estimate growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by industry. Weighting these national figures against the local industry profile indicates employment could expand by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighting model that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Canterbury (NSW) is $1,882 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $852 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,514 a year against an average of $65,616. 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year show that taxpayers in the area had a median income of $50,514 and an average income of $65,616. These figures are slightly below national averages and compare to median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $55,727 for the median and $72,388 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes align with the 58th percentile nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 38.0% of local earners making between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, representing 3,773 residents, which is comparable to the 30.9% regional representation in this bracket. Although high accommodation costs absorb 20.2% of household income, disposable earnings remain in the 53rd percentile nationally, and the local SEIFA income index stands in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Canterbury (NSW) had 3,613 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 29% detached houses and 63% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that residential properties consist of 29.3% standalone houses and 70.6% alternative housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached options, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings in Greater Sydney. Homeownership levels are lower than the metropolitan average at 21.4%, with the remaining properties divided between those with a mortgage at 29.5% and rental homes at 49.1%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,200, which is below the metropolitan median of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $470, matching the metropolitan median of $470.
Compared to national statistics, the median mortgage cost is higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Canterbury (NSW) counted 3,613 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,805 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 68.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 28.4%, couples without children at 27.5%, and single parents at 10.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.3%, with single-person households at 24.4% and group homes at 6.9%. The median household size of 2.5 residents is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.7% of adults in Canterbury (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 28.2% with a bachelor degree and 12.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 13.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,333 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,055 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational qualifications in the area are high, with 42.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high level of qualification positions the community well for professional services. Bachelor degrees are held by 28.2% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 25.2% of citizens aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas at 11.7% and vocational certificates at 13.5%. Enrolment in education is high, with 31.0% of the population studying.
This group is composed of 8.4% of residents in higher education, 6.9% attending primary school, and 5.6% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Canterbury (NSW) reaches 66 stops on 35 routes, timetabled for about 4,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in the area include 66 active bus stops. These stops are served by 35 distinct routes, which combine to support 4,159 passenger trips per week. Transport links are accessible, with residents living an average of 136 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the area, with 62% commuting by private vehicle, 24% by train, and 8% by bus. Average vehicle ownership is 0.8 cars per household, which is below the regional average. A total of 50.7% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census records, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at that time.
Public transport services provide an average of 594 trips daily across all active routes, which equates to approximately 63 trips per week for each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.3% of residents in Canterbury (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 in the area show positive trends, with low rates of chronic illness and mortality across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage stands at approximately 53% of the population, which equals roughly 5,251 residents, compared to 59.9% in the wider Greater Sydney region. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses, reported by 6.0% and 5.0% of residents. Conversely, 79.3% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over make up 12.3% of the population, representing 1,221 individuals, which is below the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Seniors in the area record strong health outcomes, ranking higher than the general national average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
55.2% of Canterbury (NSW) residents were born overseas and 60.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (14.0%) and English (11.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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High levels of multicultural diversity characterize the area, where 60.4% of residents speak a language other than English at home and 55.2% were born overseas. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 43.8% of the population. However, Buddhism shows the most significant overrepresentation, accounting for 8.4% of the population compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest groups are Other at 24.1% of the population, compared to a regional average of 16.0%, Chinese at 14.0%, compared to 8.4% regionally, and English ancestry at 11.1%, which is lower than the regional average of 19.0%.
Other distinct ethnic groups include residents of Greek heritage at 6.4% of the population compared to 1.9% regionally, Vietnamese heritage at 4.5% compared to 1.8%, and Lebanese heritage at 3.8% compared to 2.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Canterbury (NSW) is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 35.0% 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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The median age of the population is 34 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The local demographic has a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 at 23.0% compared to Greater Sydney, but fewer children aged 5 - 14 at 8.3%. The concentration of young adults is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 increased from 17.1% to 18.0%, while the cohort aged 25 to 34 decreased from 24.7% to 23.0%.
Long-term projections for 2041 show shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 21%, adding 241 residents to reach a total of 1,403. Residents aged 65 and over are projected to account for 50% of future population growth. In contrast, the number of children aged 0 to 4 is expected to decrease by 16.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Canterbury (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | 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 | Aug 2026 this month all 11 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 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 — 42 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,430 at the 2021 Census → 9,930 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 (SAL10796). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.