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The median house price in Cheltenham (NSW) is $2.63m, with units at $1.38m. House values have moved 0.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Cheltenham (NSW) has an estimated 2,198 residents, up from 2,166 at the 2021 Census — a change of 32 people, or 1.5%. That puts 1,332 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the population of the suburb of Cheltenham (NSW) is estimated at around 2,198 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 32 people (1.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,166 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,198, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 20 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,332 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 85.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to reduce by 17 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to expand by 60 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
71 new dwellings have been approved in Cheltenham (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 6.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Evaluations of ABS building permit figures across broader statistical zones indicate that Cheltenham has averaged roughly 14 residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 71 approved dwellings over the previous 5 financial periods (from FY-21 through FY-25) alongside 6 approvals registered in FY-26 thus far. Since the resident count declined during the preceding timeframe, this pace of building activity has been relatively sufficient, which presents favorable conditions for purchasers, while newly approved residences carry a mean projected building cost of $599,000, signaling that builders are targeting the higher-end market with premium designs.
Additionally, non-residential building approvals reached $4.8 million during this financial year, reflecting a minimal concentration of commercial construction. Relative to the wider Greater Sydney region, Cheltenham displays a comparable volume of building permits on a per capita basis, preserving a supply-demand equilibrium in line with the broader metropolitan area, although building activity has recently shown upward momentum. Approved residential construction is composed of 87.0% single-family detached homes and 13.0% multi-unit attached dwellings, which maintains the low-density suburban atmosphere of the neighbourhood and caters to buyers seeking spacious properties. There are approximately 116 residents for every dwelling permit issued, highlighting a market characterized by low density. Given that the local population is projected to shrink or remain static, housing demand in Cheltenham is likely to soften, potentially creating favorable purchasing opportunities for prospective buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cheltenham (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 74 current infrastructure and development projects close to Cheltenham (NSW), worth an estimated $12.4 billion. 18 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 development initiatives are major factors in local property market dynamics. AreaSearch has identified a total of 8 active projects likely to influence the local area. Some of the primary projects include Keynote Residences Beecroft, Federal Road Safety Program - Beecroft Road Safety Improvements, Senso Epping, and Beecroft Place (formerly Beecroft Module Shopping Centre), with the following list outlining the most relevant developments.
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Cielo Epping
Mixed-use development by Meriton featuring Epping's tallest tower at 29 levels with 209 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, designed with Studio SC. Includes premium finishes, sustainable features, onsite childcare centre, two retail shops, gym, sauna, outdoor pool, BBQ pavilion, and a level 26 rooftop garden. Located 4 minutes walk from Epping Train and Metro Station.
Keynote Residences Beecroft
Mixed-use 5-storey residential and retail development featuring 34 luxury apartments with 2 ground floor retail spaces. Located in the heart of Beecroft with easy access to transport, schools, and amenities.
Senso Epping
Nestled in the heart of Epping, Senso redefines modern urban living with exquisitely designed residences, cascading gardens, and resort-style experiences. Featuring 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom residences and penthouses. The development comprises 374 apartments and includes 918 sqm retail space at ground level. Premium amenities including rooftop pools, gym, cinema, sensory walk, and communal spaces.
Epping Central Development
Proposed mixed-use development featuring two towers (20 and 22 storeys) with 126 apartments, retail, and commercial spaces opposite Epping train station. It includes underground parking and ground-level community and market facilities to rejuvenate the area.
Senso Epping Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development comprising 479 apartments, approximately 918 sqm of retail space and a minimum 5% affordable housing. The project forms part of the Sydney Metro Northwest Places program and includes rooftop pools, gym, wellness facilities, cinema and landscaped communal areas. Construction has commenced and sales are underway, with completion anticipated in 2028.
Senso Epping
Mixed-use precinct delivering 374 apartments and about 918 sqm of ground-floor retail with resort-style amenities including pools, gym, landscaped public areas and EV facilities. Concept SSD approved, detailed design approved, sales underway and construction certification issued, with works progressing toward delivery.
Epping Forest
Residential development approved by NSW Land and Environment Court featuring 244 units comprising 5 buildings of 5-8 storey apartments and two-storey ground floor terraces with direct street entry. Located on a 2-hectare site within 200m of Epping Station and adjacent to Forest Park. Includes permeable pedestrian through-site links connecting Epping Road with Blaxland Road and Forest Grove.
Epping Town Centre East Upgrades
Public domain improvements in Oxford Street, Langston Place, Pembroke Street and Cambridge Street. New paving in selected areas, new kerb ramps and on-grade road pavement treatment for visual direction at pedestrian crossings, new trees and soft landscaping, laneway upgrade adjacent to the Epping School of Arts Community Centre to improve connectivity to Cambridge Street, new street furniture, new decorative and feature lighting, asphalt road pavement upgrade, selective kerb replacement.
1,307 residents of Cheltenham (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,324. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 71.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,830, about 83% 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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Cheltenham features a workforce with high levels of formal education, particularly within professional services sectors. The local unemployment rate stands at a mere 1.3%, while year-on-year employment growth reached an estimated 0.9%, according to consolidated statistical area data from AreaSearch. By March 2026, there were 1,307 employed locals, keeping the jobless rate 2.8% lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while the participation rate remains moderate at 71.1% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census statistics indicate that a substantial 62.1% of employed residents operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment fields for working residents are healthcare and social assistance, professional and technical services, and education and training. The locality exhibits a strong concentration in education and training, where the employment proportion is 1.6 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, accommodation and food services account for only 2.5% of the local workforce, compared to 5.8% across the broader Greater Sydney area. Comparing the census active workforce count against the total resident population suggests this largely residential locality offers few employment opportunities within its own borders. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics for wider regional areas, the year leading up to March 2026 saw local employment levels rise by 0.9% and the total labor force expand by 0.8%, with the unemployment level remaining virtually constant. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employed persons, a 1.9% expansion of the labor pool, and a slight reduction in jobless numbers. Long-term national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand in Cheltenham. By mapping these five and ten-year projections onto the local occupational landscape, potential growth trends can be estimated. Although nationwide employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto Cheltenham's unique occupational distribution suggests local employment would rise by 7.6% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for specific local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cheltenham (NSW) is $3,573 a week (about $186,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,159 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,597 a year against an average of $106,890. The average runs 54% 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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According to the latest ATO tax statistics at the postcode level for the 2023 financial year, personal incomes in Cheltenham are exceptionally high by national standards, featuring a median of $69,597 and an average of $106,890. This is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current income levels are estimated to be roughly $76,779 for the median and $117,921 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data indicates that family, household, and individual earnings in the area are positioned between the 88th and 99th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of earnings brackets, the highest category of $4000+ per week is the most common, accounting for 45.5% of the population (1,000 people), which differs from the metropolitan pattern where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most prevalent at 30.9%. A substantial 58.7% of residents earn more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to high concentration of wealth that supports local retail and business. After deducting housing costs, households retain 89.0% of their earnings, indicating substantial disposable income, and the area is positioned in the 10th decile on the SEIFA index of relative advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cheltenham (NSW) had 696 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $695 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,612 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. 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 property types in Cheltenham at the time of the last Census consisted of 96.1% detached houses and 3.9% alternative housing styles such as townhouses and flats, whereas the broader Sydney metropolitan area recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwelling types. The proportion of residents who own their homes outright was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 51.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (40.3%) or tenants renting their homes (8.2%). The typical monthly mortgage commitment of $3,612 was considerably higher than the Sydney metropolitan median of $2,427, while the typical weekly rent was recorded at $695 compared to the metropolitan median of $470.
On a national level, Cheltenham's mortgage payments are significantly higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and local rent prices are substantially higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cheltenham (NSW) counted 696 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 52% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 12% 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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The local household structure is heavily dominated by family units, which make up 88.1% of all households. This is composed of couples with children at 52.3%, couples without children at 27.0%, and one-parent families at 7.5%. The remaining 11.9% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 11.8% and group households accounting for 0.9% of the total. The typical household size is 3.1 residents, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.2% of adults in Cheltenham (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 35.1% with a bachelor degree and 20.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 9.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,407 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,139 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 levels in Cheltenham are significantly higher than broader benchmarks, as 59.2% of residents aged 15 and over hold a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high concentration of tertiary education positions local residents well for roles in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 35.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational training programs account for 17.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and older, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.0% and certificates at 9.2%.
School and university attendance is high, with 31.3% of the local population currently undertaking formal study. This student cohort includes 9.6% enrolled in high schools, 9.0% in primary schools, and 8.6% attending university or other higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cheltenham (NSW) reaches 14 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 2,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Trains 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 the public transport network shows 14 active bus and train stops in Cheltenham. These stops are connected to 10 distinct routes, which combine to support 2,921 passenger journeys each week. Local transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 227 meters from the nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential nature, the majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 80% and trains used by 17%. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.7, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 62.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, though this may reflect conditions during the pandemic. Public transport services run at a average rate of 417 runs per day across all routes, which is equivalent to approximately 208 weekly runs for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.4% of residents in Cheltenham (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 2.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 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 point to excellent outcomes throughout Cheltenham, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of long-term conditions. The suburb shows low rates of common health issues across all age groups, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 69% of the population (1,517 people). This is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national rate of 55.7%. The most prevalent chronic health conditions reported among residents were arthritis, affecting 7.1% of the population, and asthma, affecting 6.5%.
Conversely, 75.4% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 74.6%. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.8% of the local population (457 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Older residents show particularly strong health profiles, with their national rankings corresponding closely to those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.5% of Cheltenham (NSW) residents were born overseas and 32.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.2%) and Australian (19.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cheltenham registers a moderate level of cultural diversity, with 34.5% of its residents born outside of Australia and 32.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 49.4% of the community. In terms of relative concentrations, Buddhism shows a notable presence at 3.7% of the population, compared to 4.1% across the wider Greater Sydney region. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Cheltenham are English at 20.2%, Australian at 19.0%, and Chinese at 18.1%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 8.4%.
There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Russian ancestry represents 0.8% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Korean represents 1.2% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and South Australian represents 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cheltenham (NSW) is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 22.6% 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 Cheltenham is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Sydney metropolitan area, there is a high concentration of residents in the 55 - 64 age bracket, representing 16.4% of the local population, while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller than average at 5.1%. The local share of the 55 - 64 age group is also higher than the national figure of 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 15.1% to 17.5%.
Conversely, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 6.2% to 5.1%, and the 35 to 44 age range fell from 10.7% to 9.6%. Projections for the year 2041 point to significant changes in local demographics. The 75 to 84 age cohort is expected to increase by 60 people (40%), rising from 151 to 212. This demographic aging trend is clear, as residents aged 65 and older represent 100% of the projected population growth. In contrast, the 45 to 54 and 25 to 34 age brackets are expected to experience declines in population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cheltenham (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, 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 — 20 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,166 at the 2021 Census → 2,198 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 (SAL10895). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.