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The median house price in Castlecrag is $4.59m. House values have moved 3.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Castlecrag has an estimated 3,189 residents, up from 2,965 at the 2021 Census — a change of 224 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,112 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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Evaluating demographic updates from the ABS for the surrounding region alongside fresh addresses confirmed by AreaSearch post-census indicates that the suburb of Castlecrag has an estimated residency of 3,189 individuals as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 2,965 residents, this represents an addition of 224 people, or a rise of 7.6%. This estimate builds on a base population of 3,186 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures, coupled with 3 newly validated addresses registered after the census. Such population volume translates to a density of 2,111 persons per square kilometer, a level that ranks above the typical density observed across national sites tracked by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Castlecrag outpaced the wider SA4 region's growth rate of 5.9% as well as the state overall, establishing itself as a regional pacesetter. This expansion was almost entirely underpinned by arrival of overseas migrants, who acted as the sole source of positive population movements lately. Projections for each SA2 zone published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are applied here by AreaSearch. For SA2 territories where this dataset is unavailable, calculations utilize the 2022 projections from the NSW State Government, established with a 2021 baseline. Age category expansion rates derived from these datasets are projected forward for the period from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trajectories point to growth slightly below the middle of all locations studied by AreaSearch, with the suburb of Castlecrag expected to add 122 individuals by 2041 under consolidated SA2 models, signifying a total expansion of 3.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
35 new dwellings have been approved in Castlecrag over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 66, 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 calculations based on ABS building permit records allocated to local boundaries indicate that the suburb of Castlecrag averages approximately 7 residential approvals per year. This matches an estimated total of 35 residences authorized over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 61 approvals recorded during FY-26 to date. Given that local demand averaged 4.1 new residents for each home completed during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the need for housing outstrips supply, which generally drives values upward and increases buyer rivalry. Approved new residential projects show an average estimated cost of $1,352,000, signaling that builders are targeting the higher-end sector with premium offerings.
In contrast, commercial authorizations totaled $109,000 for this financial year, representing minimal development activity. Compared with the wider Greater Sydney region, construction volume in the suburb of Castlecrag is substantially lower, sitting at 64.0% below the regional per capita average. This minimal supply of new options typically bolsters demand and prices for existing stock, even though building pace has quickened lately. The volume also sits below the national benchmark, reflecting a mature setting that may face regulatory planning constraints. Recent approvals are split between detached homes at 56.0% and medium-to-high density formats at 44.0%, indicating a shift toward varied attached options that provide choices across price points, ranging from large family spaces to compact alternatives. This represents a distinct shift from the historical inventory, which is 97.0% houses, showing that vacant building land is becoming scarce while aligning with modern lifestyle choices and budget considerations. The ratio of residents to dwelling approvals stands at roughly 234 people per approval, indicating room for growth. Long-term outlooks suggest the population of the suburb of Castlecrag will grow by 119 residents by 2041, referencing the most recent quarterly projections by AreaSearch. Assuming current building rates persist, residential supply is positioned to satisfy local needs, maintaining favorable options for buyers while potentially facilitating growth beyond current predictions.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 50 current infrastructure and development projects close to Castlecrag, worth an estimated $10.6 billion. 11 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and significant civil works play a key role in regional trajectories. In total, AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal regional developments include Heart Of Willoughby, Beaches Link Tunnel, North Sydney To Northern Beaches Capacity Improvements, and Northern Beaches Housing Reforms Implementation, with the associated register detailing the most relevant undertakings.
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Aurora Willoughby
Boutique collection of 12 luxury 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments setting a new benchmark in high-end living. Inspired by nature and defined by architectural elegance, featuring contemporary design with premium finishes and landscaped spaces integrated with natural surroundings. Developed by Sun Property Group with Datlas as builder, featuring sophisticated light-filled interiors, open-plan entertaining spaces, generous terraces, and hanging gardens. Located at the gateway to Willoughby village with proximity to transport connectivity.
The Quarry Naremburn
Boutique collection of 28 luxury apartments and townhouses set within a landscaped former quarry site in Naremburn. The project is currently under construction.
Areas 18-20 St Leonards South
Residential development within the St Leonards South precinct, involving demolition of existing structures and construction of five residential flat buildings with 207 apartments, basement parking, and communal open space, contributing to urban renewal and increased housing density.
Seaforth Village Masterplan & Redevelopment
A proposed mixed-use village centre redevelopment of the existing Seaforth shopping strip, featuring a new full-line supermarket, specialty retail, dining precinct, medical centre, childcare facility, and improved public domain with laneways and plazas. Developed by Celeste Property, the project aims to transform the ageing centre into a contemporary neighbourhood hub serving the Northern Beaches community.
270 Willoughby Road Mixed Use Development
Approved mixed-use development featuring 235sqm of prime retail on ground level with 8 residential apartments above. B1 Neighbourhood Centre zoning with 1.5:1 FSR and 11m height limit. Designed by Architecture Urbaneia.
Falcon & Alexander (Five Ways)
A $640 million, 22-storey mixed-use development at the Five Ways intersection in Crows Nest, comprising 188 apartments (140 market and 48 affordable housing), a 100-room boutique hotel, ground-floor retail and commercial premises within a 3-storey podium, and seven basement levels. Designed by Turner Studio, the project is located a five-minute walk from Crows Nest Metro Station. Approved by the NSW Independent Planning Commission (SSD-66826207) in December 2024, with construction commenced in 2025.
Falcon & Alexander, Crows Nest by Deicorp
Deicorp's $640M landmark mixed-use development at the Five Ways junction in Crows Nest. The 22-storey building, designed by Turner Studio, delivers 188 apartments (48 affordable) above a 100-room boutique hotel, ground-floor retail and dining, a resident Skygarden, and seven basement levels of parking. Approved by the NSW IPC on 23 December 2024 and under construction, the project sits a five-minute walk from Crows Nest Metro Station.
The Pagewood St Leonards
The Pagewood St Leonards is a 35-level luxury residential tower by Poly Australia at 572-580 Pacific Highway, delivering 198 high-rise apartments with harbour and city views, resort-style resident amenities and activated ground-floor retail space.
1,742 residents of Castlecrag are employed, from a labour force of 1,798. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 65.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 8.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,605, about 82% 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes the suburb of Castlecrag, with the tech industry showing strong representation. The local jobless rate stands at 3.1%, while estimated employment grew by 3.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch compilation of regional metrics. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 1,742, representing an unemployment rate 1.0% lower than the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%. Workforce engagement trails regional levels, with participation at 65.9% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 65.0% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Local workforce participants are mostly concentrated in professional & technical services, financial & insurance activities, and the healthcare & social assistance sector. Professional & technical representation is particularly high, with employment rates in this category reaching 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, construction workers are less common, representing 4.8% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across the metropolitan area. The area appears to function primarily as a dormitory suburb, offering few jobs locally relative to its resident workforce. Based on AreaSearch processing of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the 12-month window witnessed a 3.9% increase in employed residents alongside a 3.3% expansion of the labor pool, leading to a 0.6 percentage point drop in the jobless rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% increase in the labor force, and a minor reduction in unemployment. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help illustrate potential long-term hiring trends in the suburb of Castlecrag. These five-year and ten-year national predictions have been modeled against the local industry makeup to project growth. While overall Australian employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, individual sectors show varied performance. Applying these national trajectories to the local occupational structure suggests employment among residents could rise by 8.0% over five years and 15.6% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted calculation that excludes local demographic projections.
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Median household income in Castlecrag is $4,675 a week (about $243,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,446 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $81,592 a year against an average of $192,257. The average runs 136% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Data compiled by AreaSearch from postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023 shows that taxpayers in the suburb of Castlecrag recorded a median income of $81,592 and an average income of $192,257. These figures sit in the highest national percentiles and compare to $60,817 and $83,003 for Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 point to a median of $90,012 and an average of $212,098. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Castlecrag fell between the 97th and 99th percentiles nationwide.
The highest income category of $4000+ per week accounts for 56.8% of the local population, or 1,811 residents, whereas the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common in the wider region at 30.9%. High affluence is evident, with 66.7% of the community earning more than $3,000 weekly, which underpins demand for high-end shops and services. Disposable income after housing costs is high, with residents keeping 89.1% of their earnings, and the area is positioned in the 10th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Castlecrag had 955 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $1,010 a week and the median mortgage repayment $4,333 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape in the suburb of Castlecrag at the time of the latest Census consisted of 96.7% separate houses and 3.3% other formats like townhouses, apartments, or alternative dwellings, contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Castlecrag reached 49.1%, outstripping metropolitan levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 39.0% and rented properties made up 11.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $4,333 was significantly higher than the metropolitan median of $2,427. Similarly, the median weekly rental cost was $1,010 compared to the regional median of $470.
Globally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Castlecrag are well above the national median of $1,863, and rent prices are substantially higher than the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Castlecrag counted 955 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,027 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 51% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 11% 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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Household composition is dominated by families at 88.5%, which includes 51.3% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent households. The remaining 11.5% consists of non-family living arrangements, where single-person households account for 11.1% and group houses represent 0.6%. The typical household size of 3.0 persons is larger than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.8% of adults in Castlecrag hold a university qualification, including 37.9% with a bachelor degree and 17.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 5.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Academic credentials in the suburb of Castlecrag are highly elevated compared to wider averages, with 59.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to national levels of 30.4% and state levels of 32.2%. This educational profile positions the suburb well for knowledge-sector positions. Bachelor level degrees are the most common qualification at 37.9%, followed by postgraduate study at 17.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational training accounts for 13.6% of educational achievements for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.9% and certificates at 5.7%. School and university attendance is high, with 33.6% of the population enrolled in formal study.
This total is comprised of 12.8% in high school, 9.3% in primary school, and 7.9% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Castlecrag reaches 19 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 transit facilities shows 19 active bus stops located in the suburb of Castlecrag. These stops connect to 29 separate routes, which collectively deliver 1,231 passenger journeys each week. Local access to transport is rated as excellent, with typical residences situated 187 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the area's residential profile, most workers travel out of the suburb, with private cars serving as the primary transit mode at 85%, followed by buses at 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars, which is higher than the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 65.0%, reported working from home in the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency averages 175 runs per day across all active routes, which translates to approximately 64 departures per week for each individual stop.
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77.3% of residents in Castlecrag report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health metrics reveal positive outcomes in the suburb of Castlecrag, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses, showing low rates of standard health conditions across all ages. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 102% of the local population, or 3,266 people. This rate stands in contrast to the 59.9% coverage measured across Greater Sydney and the national baseline of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common health conditions reported, each affecting 5.7% of residents. Meanwhile, 77.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical issues, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.5% of the local population, representing 621 people, which exceeds the regional average of 15.5%. Seniors in the area record strong health metrics, with national standings aligning with those of the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.6% of Castlecrag residents were born overseas and 19.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.8%) and Australian (19.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Castlecrag is higher than in most surrounding residential markets, with 19.3% of residents speaking a non-English language in their homes and 32.6% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 49.2% of the local community. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which is practiced by 2.6% of residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental origins, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Castlecrag are English at 25.8% of the population, which is higher than the metropolitan benchmark of 19.0%, Australian at 19.4%, and Irish at 9.7%.
Significant variations are also seen in other groups: Hungarian background accounts for 1.1% of the population compared to 0.3% regionally, French ancestry represents 1.0% compared to 0.5%, and Polish heritage stands at 1.1% compared to 0.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Castlecrag is 46, older than 85% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.1% 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 46 years in the suburb of Castlecrag is higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 15 - 24 demographic shows high representation at 23.5% locally, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are less represented at 4.6%. The percentage of residents aged 15 - 24 is higher than the national rate of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the median age has decreased by 1.4 years, moving from 47 down to 46. Specifically, the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 15.9% to 23.5% of the total population, and the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 5.0% to 6.2%.
In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.9% to 11.8%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 18.9% to 16.5%. Projections for 2041 point to shifts in the age structure of the suburb of Castlecrag, with the 45 to 54 group expected to grow by 273 people, or 52%, climbing from 526 to 800. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Castlecrag
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,965 at the 2021 Census → 3,189 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 (SAL10848). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.