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The median house price in Carlton (NSW) is $1.85m, with units at $826k. House values have moved 3.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Carlton (NSW) has an estimated 12,558 residents, up from 10,631 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,927 people, or 18.1%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 197 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 6,156 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 alongside validated new addresses from AreaSearch since the Census indicates the suburb of Carlton (NSW) has a population of approximately 12,558 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 1,927 people (18.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 10,631 individuals. The adjustment is calculated from a resident population of 12,530, computed by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) plus 197 validated new addresses identified since the Census. This population level yields a density of 6,155 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting local land as a highly sought-after commodity.
The 18.1% expansion rate of the suburb of Carlton (NSW) since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (6.5%) and the state, positioning the locality as a regional growth leader. Population increases were primarily driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 88.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where such projections are unavailable, SA2-level estimates from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as a base year are applied. Projected age-group growth rates from these datasets are also applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic changes in the suburb of Carlton (NSW), population growth is expected to track slightly below the national median for statistical areas, with a projected expansion of 1,326 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 10.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
311 new dwellings have been approved in Carlton (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 62 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 61 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 20% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 116, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval statistics compiled from local area data indicate that Carlton typically sees approximately 62 dwellings authorized annually. A total of 311 residential approvals were registered over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 107 recorded during the current FY-26. With an average of 4.9 new residents arriving per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction rates remain significantly below demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices, while newly approved homes carry a mean estimated construction cost of $519,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals worth $3.5 million have been registered during this financial year, confirming the district is primarily residential. Residential development approvals consist of 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% attached dwellings. Denser housing styles provide more affordable entry routes and are attractive to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct departure from existing housing stock (which stands at 47.0% houses), indicating a dwindling supply of vacant land for development, shifting lifestyle preferences, and a growing demand for varied, budget-friendly housing choices. With approximately 600 individuals per building approval, Carlton represents a highly established market. Long-term projections indicate that Carlton will gain 1,298 residents by 2041 according to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Looking at current construction trends, new dwelling approvals should easily accommodate this growth, offering favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population increases above current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Carlton (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
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 infrastructure projects, major planning initiatives, and new developments have a significant impact on local performance. A total of 23 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having potential local influence, with the St George Hospital Redevelopment Stage 3, the 324-330 Railway Parade Carlton Development, the Kogarah North Urban Design Strategy Implementation, and the Ganellen Kogarah Town Centre Redevelopment representing key initiatives of high local relevance.
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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.
7,934 residents of Carlton (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 8,142. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 74.9%. 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 9,717, 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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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring robust representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.6%, and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 5.6% based on aggregated local data from AreaSearch. By March 2026, 7,934 residents were employed, while local unemployment was 1.6% lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, and labour force participation was unusually high (74.9% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that 40.8% of employed residents worked from home, although this figure may be skewed by pandemic-related lockdown measures. The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services.
Conversely, construction employs only 6.6% of the workforce, which is below the Greater Sydney average of 8.6%. The highly residential character of the area means local job opportunities are limited, as demonstrated by the variance between the number of local workers and the total employed resident population. Based on AreaSearch processing of SALM and ABS data for the broader statistical area, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 5.6% and the total labor force grow by 5.7%, causing the unemployment rate to tick upward by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, alongside a slight decline in unemployment. Regional employment forecasts issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context on prospective labor demand. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment structure suggest employment for residents will increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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Taxpayer statistics at the postcode level from the ATO, compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, reveal a median income of $49,481 and an average income of $62,551. These figures are below the national averages, contrasting with a Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $54,587 for the median and $69,006 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Carlton are moderate, placing between the 41st and 56th percentiles.
The income profile shows the largest cohort is the 33.8% of residents (4,244 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the broader area where 30.9% are in this category. High housing costs absorb 17.3% of income, yet robust earnings mean disposable income sits at the 55th percentile, and the local SEIFA income score places it in the 6th decile.
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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Residential structures in Carlton at the time of the latest Census consisted of 46.7% houses and 53.3% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing types), compared to the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Carlton were higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at 31.7%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (29.7%) or rented (38.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was lower than the Sydney metropolitan median of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $450 compared to the metro median of $470.
On a national level, mortgage commitments in Carlton are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Carlton (NSW) counted 3,764 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,446 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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Families make up 73.1% of households, consisting of couples with children at 35.8%, couples without children at 23.9%, and single-parent households at 11.7%. Non-family households represent the remaining 26.9%, with single-person households accounting for 22.5% and group households comprising 4.4% of the total. The median household occupancy is 2.7 people, matching the average for Greater Sydney.
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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The local academic profile is strong compared to the wider region, with university graduation rates (37.9% of residents aged 15+) tracking above the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%, highlighting a strong local emphasis on tertiary studies. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 25.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (10.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational and technical training is also common, with 26.4% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (14.4%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 29.7% of the population undertaking formal study.
This comprises 8.2% in primary schools, 7.5% in tertiary institutions, and 7.1% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Carlton (NSW) reaches 47 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 47 active transport stops in Carlton, consisting of both rail and bus services. These stops are served by 12 different routes, which together provide 2,001 weekly passenger connections. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 160 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area; private cars are the primary transport method at 65%, followed by trains at 22% and walking at 6%. Private vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.0 per household, which is lower than the wider regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 40.8%, worked from home (2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions). Service frequency across all local routes averages 285 trips daily, which represents approximately 42 weekly journeys for every transport stop in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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 metrics demonstrate strong outcomes across Carlton, based on an AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, which shows a low incidence of common health issues across all age brackets. The rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 52% of the population (~6,491 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent health issues identified in the locality are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.8% and 5.0% of the population respectively, while 77.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.4% of the population (2,185 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior residents demonstrate positive health outcomes, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
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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Carlton stands out as a highly multicultural community, with 52.5% of the population born outside Australia and 62.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.7% of residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Hinduism, which is practiced by 8.1% of the population compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral cohorts are Chinese at 18.9% (significantly above the regional average of 8.4%), Other at 18.8%, and Australian at 10.8% (below the regional average of 17.8%). Significant differences also exist for other groups, with Macedonian heritage represented at 5.0% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Greek at 7.3% (compared to 1.9% regionally), and Serbian at 1.0% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carlton (NSW) is 38. 31.7% 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 38 years in Carlton is similar to the Greater Sydney median of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Carlton has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (10.1%) but a lower proportion aged 5 - 14 (8.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.3% to 13.9% of the population, and the 25 to 34 cohort has grown from 16.3% to 17.8%. In contrast, the cohort aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 10.5% to 8.8%.
By 2041, demographic projections suggest shift in the age profile, led by a 30% increase in the 65 to 74 age group, rising from 1,268 to 1,648 people. Senior residents (aged 65+) are projected to account for 63% of overall population growth, whereas declines are expected in the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Carlton (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 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. | ||
| 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 — 197 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,631 at the 2021 Census → 12,558 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 (SAL10818). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.