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The median house price in Carlton (NSW) is $1.83m, with units at $810k. House values have moved 3.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Carlton (NSW) has an estimated 12,534 residents, up from 10,631 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,903 people, or 17.9%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. 203 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 6,144 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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In the suburb of Carlton (NSW), the population is estimated to reach approximately 12,534 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside post-Census validated addresses. Compared with the 2021 Census tally of 10,631 people, this represents an addition of 1,903 people (17.9%). The updated figure is established from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 12,505—calculated from the ABS June 2025 ERP data release—combined with 203 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. With a density of 6,144 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks in the top 10% of all national locations reviewed by AreaSearch, highlighting substantial demand for local land.
The suburb of Carlton (NSW) outpaced both its broader state and the SA4 region (6.6%) with its 17.9% post-2021 Census expansion, positioning it as a regional growth frontrunner. This demographic increase was predominantly propelled by net overseas arrivals, which constituted around 88.0% of recent population additions. Population modelling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections using 2022 as a base year across SA2 areas, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections (base year 2021) where required. Age cohort growth rates derived from these sources are likewise projected across all districts from 2032 to 2041. Over the longer term, demographic gains in the suburb of Carlton (NSW) are expected to track slightly under the national median; aggregated SA2 figures indicate the area will gain 1,194 persons by 2041, representing a 9.3% overall increase over the 16 years.
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140 new dwellings have been approved in Carlton (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 32% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 114, 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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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that residential approvals in Carlton have averaged approximately 28 new homes annually, producing an estimated 140 dwellings throughout the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 114 approvals have been logged. With an influx of 8.1 new residents per year for every home built across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand continues to outstrip new residential construction, putting upward pressure on property prices and intensifying buyer competition. New residences reflect an average development cost of $573,000, moderately higher than regional benchmarks and indicative of high-quality building standards.
Additionally, $3.5 million in commercial building approvals was recorded during this financial year, underscoring the locality's predominantly residential character. Recent residential building activity is split between medium and high-density developments at 68.0% and standalone houses at 32.0%. A pronounced leaning toward higher-density dwelling options delivers attainable price points for market entrants, downsizers, and property investors. Market growth is further highlighted by a ratio of roughly 159 people per dwelling approval. Projections indicate that Carlton will add 1,165 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should dwelling delivery maintain its historical pace, new housing supply could fall short of resident gains, which may heighten buyer competition and foster continued capital value growth.
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Carlton (NSW), worth an estimated $111 million. A further 69 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.3 billion. 15 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital projects and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community growth and economic performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 23 local developments expected to influence the district. Prominent undertakings include the St George Hospital Redevelopment Stage 3, the 324-330 Railway Parade Carlton Development, the Kogarah North Urban Design Strategy Implementation, along with the Ganellen Kogarah Town Centre Redevelopment.
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324-330 Railway Parade Carlton Development
Mixed use development including residential apartments and ground floor commercial/retail space. $8.4 million six-storey mixed-use development featuring 23 units (17 two-bedroom, 6 one-bedroom) plus ground floor commercial space. Located opposite Carlton train station with excellent transport connectivity. Development application approved by local council for comprehensive redevelopment of the site.
The Rise
The Rise offers a collection of beautifully crafted one, two, and three-bedroom apartments in Kogarah, featuring open and light-filled spaces, gourmet kitchens with SMEG appliances, luxurious bathrooms, master bedrooms with en-suites, study spaces, sweeping views, a communal garden with BBQ, and ground-floor retail spaces. It includes 47 residential units and 3 commercial spaces, with three levels of basement parking and 12 storeys above ground.
Horizon Hurstville
Horizon Hurstville is the final building in the Beyond masterplanned precinct at Kempt Field, delivering 179 one, two and three bedroom apartments above a mixed-use residential and retail setting. The project is delivered by The One Collection with Masscon involvement and DKO Architecture design, with resident amenities including gym, sauna, meditation deck, games room, social lounge and landscaped courtyards. The precinct includes an operating Woolworths supermarket and the planned St Clair Lane retail laneway. Sales remain active and completion is expected in late 2026.
Kogarah North Urban Design Strategy Implementation
Strategic urban renewal project transforming 7.6-hectare Kogarah North precinct from low-density residential to high-density mixed-use development. Endorsed by Georges River Council in November 2017, the strategy facilitates coordinated redevelopment with new planning controls allowing buildings up to 33 metres height. Multiple developments approved and under construction including several 10-12 storey residential buildings delivering improved public spaces, enhanced connectivity, and housing diversity as part of Kogarah Strategic Centre.
Kogarah Public School Upgrade
The Kogarah Public School upgrade involves constructing a new multipurpose hall, 24 new modern classrooms, outdoor spaces and play areas, a covered outdoor learning area (COLA), and removal of temporary classrooms. Construction is now underway: site establishment was completed in September 2025 including fencing, hoardings, site sheds and a temporary construction driveway from Princes Highway. The old COLA has been dismantled for reuse at another school, the toilet block and storage shed have been demolished, and detailed excavation, inground services and piling for the new building foundations are now in progress.Builder Stephen Edwards Constructions and architect Fulton Trotter are delivering the project for the NSW Government, with forecast completion in 2027.
282 Forest Road Commercial Building
Approved commercial building development at 282 Forest Road, Hurstville. No reliable evidence was found that the project has commenced construction or reached completion. The site forms part of the ongoing commercial renewal of the Forest Road corridor within the Hurstville strategic centre.
19-23 Bembridge Street Carlton Development
Residential development project involving construction of new apartments and townhouses. Development includes landscaping and parking facilities for residents.
M6 Motorway Stage 1
M6 Motorway Stage 1 delivers a four-kilometre twin tunnel connecting the M8 at Arncliffe to President Avenue in Kogarah. The project removes over 2,000 trucks daily from local surface roads, integrates a new active transport corridor, and includes rehabilitated recreational parklands at Ador Park and McCarthy Reserve. Construction of the main tunnel alignment and portal connections is actively progressing towards operational opening.
7,925 residents of Carlton (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 8,135. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 75.0%. 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, 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 9,694, about 77% 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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Carlton boasts a highly educated workforce, with professional services demonstrating strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.6%, and 5.5% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 7,925 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (75.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%). Based on Census responses, a high 40.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The leading employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, as well as professional & technical services. Conversely, the construction industry accounts for only 6.6% of resident employment, trailing the Greater Sydney level of 8.6%. A comparison between resident workers and the Census local working population indicates that local business activity provides relatively few on-site job opportunities within this largely residential suburb. Analysis of ABS and SALM data over the prior 12-month period reveals that Carlton experienced a 5.5% increase in employment alongside a 5.7% expansion in the labour pool, leading to a 0.2 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded 1.9% employment growth and a matching 1.9% rise in the workforce, with unemployment decreasing slightly. According to Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from Mar-26, future employment demand can be estimated across localized industry concentrations. Nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Aligning these sectoral outlooks with the local workforce profile suggests Carlton employment could grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this represents a simple illustrative weighting model without local population adjustment).
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Median household income in Carlton (NSW) is $1,860 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $762 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,481 a year against an average of $62,551. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch place Carlton resident earnings below the Australian baseline, showing a median income of $49,481 and an average income of $62,551. These amounts contrast with Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Applying cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 generates updated March 2026 estimates of approximately $54,587 for median earnings and $69,006 for average earnings. Findings from the 2021 Census place Carlton personal, family, and household earnings within the 41st to 56th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution is concentrated in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which contains 33.8% of residents (4,236 people), mirroring the broader region where 30.9% sit in this range. Although housing costs absorb 17.3% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 55th percentile, and the area is situated in the 6th decile under the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Carlton (NSW) had 3,764 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 47% detached houses and 45% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 24.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential composition of Carlton, according to the most recent Census data, showed that 46.7% of dwelling structures were houses, while 53.3% fell into other dwelling categories such as semi-detached units, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with the Sydney metro area, where 55.9% of dwellings were houses and 44.1% were classified as other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Carlton stood at 31.7%, which is notably higher than the Sydney metro average, with the remaining dwellings being either mortgaged at 29.7% or rented at 38.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carlton was $2,167, which is lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $450 compared to the Sydney metro figure of $470.
On a national level, Carlton's mortgage repayments are significantly above the Australian average of $1,863, and the weekly rent figures are also substantially higher than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Carlton (NSW) counted 3,764 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,438 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of living arrangements at 73.1%, consisting of couple families with children (35.8%), couples without children (23.9%), and single parent families (11.7%). The remaining 26.9% of residences are non-family households, made up of single-person dwellings at 22.5% and group living situations at 4.4%. The median household size is 2.7 people, precisely aligning with the broader Greater Sydney measure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.9% of adults in Carlton (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 25.2% with a bachelor degree and 10.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 14.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 538 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,070 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 attainment in the suburb is elevated, with 37.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university credential, outperforming the Australian norm of 30.4% as well as NSW at 32.2%. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share of higher qualifications at 25.2%, with postgraduate awards accounting for 10.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational qualifications are also widespread, with 26.4% of the population aged 15+ possessing trade or technical credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (14.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 29.7% of the community undertaking an educational course.
Broken down by level, primary schooling accounts for 8.2% of residents, higher education comprises 7.5%, and secondary schooling represents 7.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Carlton (NSW) reaches 47 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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Commuter infrastructure across Carlton encompasses 47 active transit stops across rail and bus networks, served by 13 routes that deliver 1,813 weekly scheduled passenger trips. Transit access is very convenient, with local residents living an average distance of 160 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, the majority of workers travel outwards, with private vehicles accounting for 65% of commutes, trains carrying 22%, and walking making up 6%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.0 per dwelling, trailing the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 40.8% of workers operated from home, a metric influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Public transport operations generate an average of 259 departures each day across the complete route network, translating to roughly 38 weekly services per transit stop.
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77.5% of residents in Carlton (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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 across Carlton are exceptionally favorable based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, showing an unusually low incidence of typical medical ailments across age brackets. Private health insurance coverage encompasses approximately 52% of residents (~6,478 people), tracking below the Greater Sydney coverage level of 59.9%. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently recorded chronic illnesses in the area, affecting 5.8 and 5.0% of the population respectively. Overall, 77.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, surpassing the Greater Sydney benchmark of 74.6%. The suburb includes 2,118 individuals aged 65 and over, representing 16.9% of the population compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney.
Senior residents experience particularly positive health outcomes, maintaining national health standings in line with the wider local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.5% of Carlton (NSW) residents were born overseas and 62.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (18.9%) and Australian (10.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Carlton ranks among the highest in Australia, with 52.5% of residents born abroad and 62.0% utilizing a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 48.7% of the local population. A notable religious divergence is seen in Hinduism, which represents 8.1% of community members compared with 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Ancestral backgrounds in Carlton show Chinese heritage as the primary group at 18.9%, markedly higher than the regional rate of 8.4%, followed by Other at 18.8%, and Australian at 10.8%, which falls below the regional level of 17.8%.
Other European backgrounds also display distinctive local concentrations, including Greek at 7.3% (vs 1.9% regionally), Macedonian at 5.0% (vs 0.4% regionally), and Serbian at 1.0% (vs 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carlton (NSW) is 38. 32.3% 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 Carlton align closely with the Greater Sydney profile, with the most significant divergence across broad age brackets measuring 3.2 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 38 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that time. The most notable movement since the Census occurred in the 25 - 44 cohort, which increased from 31.2% to an estimated 32.8% of the local population. Moving toward 2041, seniors and retirees (65+) will drive most population growth, expanding by 934 residents (44%) to total 3,052 individuals, while young to middle aged adult numbers are projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Carlton (NSW)
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 5 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 203 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,631 at the 2021 Census → 12,534 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 (SAL10818). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.