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The median house price in Cardiff (NSW) is $885k, with units at $745k. House values have moved 5.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Cardiff (NSW) has an estimated 7,014 residents, up from 6,318 at the 2021 Census — a change of 696 people, or 11.0%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 1,359 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region alongside newly confirmed addresses by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Cardiff (NSW) has an estimated occupancy of approximately 7,014 individuals in May 2026. This represents an addition of 696 people (11.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,318 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 7,000, determined by AreaSearch after reviewing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and incorporating 83 validated new addresses since the Census date. Such population levels represent a density of 1,359 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figures recorded across standard Australian localities by AreaSearch.
The 11.0% expansion in the suburb of Cardiff (NSW) since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 region (3.2%) and the Rest of NSW, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. Natural expansion was the primary driver of this demographic uplift, accounting for roughly 52.0% of the total population increases in recent times, though all components including overseas and interstate migration made positive contributions. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 zones lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 scale released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year are applied. Projected growth rates by age bracket from these datasets are also utilized for all locations from 2032 to 2041. Factoring in these demographic transitions, population growth exceeding the median of national regional territories is anticipated for the suburb of Cardiff (NSW), with an expected increase of 1,089 persons by 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 15.3% over the 16 years.
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134 new dwellings have been approved in Cardiff (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 58% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 40, running ahead of 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals mapped from statistical divisions, Cardiff averages approximately 26 residential development approvals annually, with 134 homes approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 37 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. With an average of 5.5 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the supply of housing is falling short of demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and drives prices upward. Newly approved dwellings carry an average estimated construction cost of $395,000, which is moderately above regional baselines, pointing to a focus on premium builds.
Additionally, commercial development approvals totaling $3.5 million have been logged this financial year, highlighting the area's predominantly residential character. Compared with the Rest of NSW, Cardiff displays similar per-capita construction volumes, maintaining a balanced property market aligned with the wider area. Recent residential approvals consist of 58.0% detached dwellings and 42.0% attached dwellings, showcasing an evolving combination of attached designs that supply options across various budgets, ranging from large family residences to compact layouts. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 83.0% houses), indicating a declining volume of vacant land and mirroring modern lifestyle preferences for more diverse, affordable living options. Recording approximately 231 people per dwelling approval, Cardiff shows a developing market. Projections for the future indicate Cardiff will welcome 1,075 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). If current building rates remain unchanged, housing construction could fall behind population growth, which would likely increase competition among buyers and support price increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cardiff (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cardiff (NSW), worth an estimated $15 million. A further 23 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.62 billion. 6 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily impacted by modifications to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning changes. AreaSearch has identified 11 active projects that are likely to impact the locality. Key initiatives include the Glendale City Centre Expansion, Vida - 2 Turrug Street Whitebridge, the Cardiff Strategic Planning Framework, and Garden Suburb, with the accompanying lists highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Cardiff Strategic Planning Framework
The Cardiff Strategic Planning Framework guides public and private investment in buildings and infrastructure in Cardiff, supporting its development as a vibrant economic and civic centre within a highly liveable neighbourhood. It integrates the Movement and Place Framework and the Lake Macquarie Local Strategic Planning Strategy to identify opportunities for growth, investment, and improved urban amenity.
ATUNE Cardiff Integrated Health Centre
ATUNE Cardiff is a 3000 square meter flagship integrated health facility offering a one-stop-shop for medical, allied health, and complementary services including general practice, physiotherapy, osteopathy, psychology, podiatry, naturopathy, dietetics, exercise physiology, massage, hydrotherapy, speech pathology, food pharmacy, IV lounge, rehabilitation gym, and recovery center.
Lake Macquarie Bridge Replacement Program
Comprehensive program by Lake Macquarie City Council to replace and upgrade aging timber bridges and culvert structures across the LGA to ensure safe and efficient transport connectivity.
Glendale City Centre Expansion
Expansion of Glendale City Centre following IP Generation's 2024 acquisition of the centre. The existing 2018 development approval provides for enclosure of the existing colonnade mall, around 7,700 sqm of additional retail floor space and a 1,900 sqm dining and restaurant precinct linking the shopping centre with Event Cinemas. As of 2026 the approval remains in place and the owner continues to identify the asset as having significant future redevelopment and expansion potential, however major construction has not commenced.
John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
The $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct is a major redevelopment of the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospitals. The centerpiece is a new seven-storey Acute Services Building delivering an expanded Emergency Department, 22 operating theatres, increased ICU capacity, and specialized care units. Construction is advancing rapidly toward completion in 2026, followed by operational commissioning and subsequent refurbishment works.
Weemala at the Lake
A master-planned residential community spanning 55 hectares in Boolaroo, offering elevated lots near Lake Macquarie with access to shopping, transport, and educational facilities. The multi-staged development by Green Capital Group will deliver approximately 500 new homes to the region.
Stockland Glendale Redevelopment (Stage 4 & 5)
A significant multi-stage redevelopment of the Stockland Glendale shopping centre. Recent approvals include a new $23 million eight-screen cinema complex, a new restaurant precinct, and additional retail space. This is part of a broader $60 million+ masterplan for the centre.
Lake Macquarie Modular Social Housing
The NSW Government is delivering five modular homes in Lake Macquarie as part of the $6.6 billion Building Homes for NSW program. Constructed off-site by Moov Modular using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), these homes provide fast-tracked social housing to support vulnerable community members.
3,643 residents of Cardiff (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 3,831. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 65.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Cardiff contains a workforce with solid qualifications and strong representation in essential service sectors, reporting an unemployment rate of 4.9% based on AreaSearch compilations of local statistical data. As of March 2026, 3,643 local residents are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.8% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation is considerably high (65.9% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW). Census responses show that a moderate 21.4% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The major employment industries for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The locality shows a particularly strong concentration in health care & social assistance, with local employment ratios reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing only 0.6% of Cardiff's workers compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. A ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident at the Census indicates a level of local job opportunities that is above the norm. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from local regions, over the 12 months leading to March 2026, labor force numbers grew by 1.0% while employment numbers shrank by 0.7%, driving a 1.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Meanwhile, Regional NSW saw employment contract by 0.9% and the labor force shrink by 0.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase. National employment predictions from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia can provide extra clarity on future worker demand in Cardiff. These estimates, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been modeled against local workforce distributions to project growth. Even though nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across sectors. Applying these industry projections to Cardiff's job distribution suggests local employment will rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cardiff (NSW) is $1,512 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $780 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,474 a year against an average of $62,423. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in Cardiff sit below the national average, with a median of $52,474 and an average of $62,423. This is in contrast to Regional NSW, where the median is $52,390 and the average is $65,215. Incorporating Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary valuations are estimated to be approximately $57,889 (median) and $68,865 (average) as of March 2026. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal earnings are all modest in Cardiff, placing between the 36th and 44th percentiles.
The income profile indicates that 34.4% of the population (2,412 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, resembling regional trends where 29.9% are in this category. Hardships related to housing costs are significant, with just 82.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 35th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cardiff (NSW) had 2,542 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 6% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $375 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 24.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. 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 structures in Cardiff at the time of the latest Census consisted of 82.6% separate houses and 17.5% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, units, or other options), compared to Regional NSW where separate houses made up 82.6% and alternative dwellings stood at 17.4%. Outright home ownership in Cardiff was lower than the Regional NSW rate at 30.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (37.8%) or renting (31.4%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,733, matching the Regional NSW median of $1,733, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $375, compared to $330 in Regional NSW.
Across the country, mortgage commitments in Cardiff are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rent levels align with the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cardiff (NSW) counted 2,542 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,822 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 29% 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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Families make up the majority of households at 66.7%, consisting of 26.1% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent arrangements. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 33.3%, with single-person households at 29.4% and group homes accounting for 3.8% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.4 people matches the Regional NSW average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.7% of adults in Cardiff (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 14.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,311 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,013 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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The locality presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates (20.7%) falling substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents a challenge as well as a chance for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 14.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational and practical skills are common, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (30.2%). Learning engagement is high, with 27.5% of residents enrolled in formal studies. This comprises 9.4% in primary schools, 6.5% in secondary colleges, and 4.8% attending higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cardiff (NSW) reaches 78 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 transit assessment indicates 78 active transport stops are located within Cardiff, offering a combination of rail and bus links. These stops are served by 28 separate routes, providing 2,740 passenger journeys every week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 170 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential focus, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home, which is below the regional average.
Additionally, 21.4% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may show the impact of COVID-19 rules). Service frequency averages 391 journeys per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 35 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.2% of residents in Cardiff (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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 highlight clear challenges in Cardiff, according to AreaSearch analyses of mortality data and chronic illness rates, with common conditions showing notable prevalence across both younger and older cohorts, and private health cover uptake being low at approximately 52% of the population (~3,622 people). The most prevalent health issues recorded in the area were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 12.6% and 9.4% of residents, respectively, while 60.2% reported being free of any long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age cohort faces notable challenges with elevated chronic illness rates.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 17.6% of the population (1,234 people), which is lower than the 23.4% proportion in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among older residents present some difficulties, with national rankings aligning generally with the broader populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cardiff (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 89.0% of residents, with 6.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.6%) and English (29.9%). 4.1% 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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Cardiff shows below-average cultural diversity, with 89.0% of its residents born in Australia, 91.8% holding citizenship, and 93.8% using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 49.9% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in the Other category, which represents 0.8% of residents, matching the 0.8% figure for Regional NSW. Regarding ancestry (referring to the birth country of parents), the three most common backgrounds in Cardiff are Australian at 31.6%, English at 29.9%, and Scottish at 8.3%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other ethnic heritages: Welsh is overrepresented at 0.9% of Cardiff (compared to 0.5% in the region), Samoan stands at 0.5% (compared to 0.1%), and Polish is at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cardiff (NSW) is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.0% 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 37 years in Cardiff is considerably lower than the Regional NSW median of 43 and very close to the Australian median of 38. The age distribution highlights that 25 - 34 year-olds are particularly prominent (16.1%), whereas the 65 - 74 age group is smaller (8.4%) than in Regional NSW. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age group grew from 14.2% to 15.7% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group declined from 10.5% to 9.4%, and the 65 to 74 group fell from 9.5% to 8.4%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic forecasts suggest clear changes in Cardiff's age profile. The 25 to 34 age bracket is expected to expand by 376 people (33%) from 1,129 to 1,506, while both the 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 cohorts will see their numbers contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cardiff (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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 83 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,318 at the 2021 Census → 7,014 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 (SAL10808). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.