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The median house price in Cherrybrook is $2.45m, with units at $1.61m. House values have moved 3.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Cherrybrook has an estimated 19,063 residents. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 92% of areas nationally. That puts 2,308 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population releases and address validations conducted by AreaSearch, the suburb of Cherrybrook is home to an estimated 19,063 residents as of May 2026. This represents a minor decline of 19 people (0.1%) from the 19,082 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This updated figure is derived by AreaSearch through analysing the June 2025 ABS ERP figures alongside 14 validated new addresses added since the Census. The suburb of Cherrybrook has a population density of 2,307 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average monitored by AreaSearch.
Recent population increases have been almost exclusively driven by international arrivals. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base) are applied to each SA2, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government projections (using 2021 as a base) where necessary. Age-specific growth rates from these sources are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. These projections suggest a minor contraction in overall numbers for the suburb of Cherrybrook, with a reduction of 2 persons by 2041. Despite this overall trend, certain age groups are expected to grow, particularly the 75 to 84 bracket, which is forecast to increase by 582 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
75 new dwellings have been approved in Cherrybrook over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 0.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, broadly in line with 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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Analysis of building approval statistics indicates that the suburb of Cherrybrook averages approximately 15 residential approvals annually. This equates to 75 approved dwellings over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 15 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Because the population has contracted recently, this rate of construction has likely matched local demand, offering adequate options for purchasers. The average expected construction cost for these new homes stands at $1,025,000, suggesting that builders are concentrating on the high-end residential market. Meanwhile, commercial development remains a minor focus, with $6.5 million in commercial approvals registered during this financial year.
Building approvals in the suburb of Cherrybrook are substantially lower than the wider regional average, sitting 92.0% below the per capita rate of Greater Sydney. This low volume of new residential supply tends to support valuation levels and demand for established homes. The approval rate is also below the national benchmark, reflecting the built-out character of the suburb and potential regulatory constraints. Standalone houses represent 89.0% of the new building activity, while semi-detached or attached options account for 11.0%, preserving the low-density, family-oriented nature of the area. A ratio of roughly 1226 people for each dwelling approval highlights a highly established local property market. Faced with projections of a steady or contracting population, the suburb of Cherrybrook may see reduced demand for housing, which could create advantageous purchasing conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cherrybrook, worth an estimated $2.06 billion. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.3 billion. 28 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Infrastructure updates, major projects, and planning changes are significant drivers of local growth. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely to influence the area. Prominent developments include Highforest by Mirvac, the 8.8-hectare West Pennant Hills Residential Development Site, the Cherrybrook Precinct Rezoning Proposal, and the New Line Road Upgrade.
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Highforest by Mirvac
Highforest is a major Mirvac residential community on the former IBM site beside Cumberland State Forest in West Pennant Hills. The project will deliver 414 homes comprising 165 houses and 249 apartments, with public open space, walking trails, play areas, the proposed Highforest Club and sustainability features including all-electric homes, solar panels and a targeted 6 Star Green Star Communities rating. Construction is underway; Mirvac reported in October 2025 that first Treeview residents were expected shortly and apartment structures had reached levels 6 and 7, then reported in December 2025 that the apartment precinct had topped out.
Cherrybrook Precinct Rezoning Proposal
State-led rezoning proposal for the Cherrybrook precinct around Cherrybrook Metro Station. The draft proposal was exhibited from 7 November to 5 December 2025 and is now under review by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, with a final rezoning proposal expected to be progressed to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces for determination in 2026. The proposal supports a walkable mixed-use town centre, approximately 5,200 homes forecast over 20 years with total capacity for about 9,350 homes, 5% affordable rental housing on private land rising to 10% in the town centre, five new local parks totalling 4.5 hectares, walking and cycling links, retail, commercial and community facilities, and protection of Blue Gum High Forest.
West Pennant Hills Residential Development Site (8.8 hectares)
An 8.8-hectare residential development site comprising 30 separate allotments situated opposite the Cherrybrook Metro Station. The site is a central element of the Cherrybrook Precinct State Significant Planning area, with a rezoning proposal currently under assessment following a public exhibition period that concluded in December 2025. The proposed planning controls facilitate a high-density urban community with building heights ranging up to 28 storeys in the town centre, supporting a significant portion of the precinct's 9,350-home capacity.
Cherrybrook Station State Significant Precinct
A 7.7-hectare State Significant Precinct led by Landcom and Sydney Metro to create a mixed-use community centered on Cherrybrook Station. The project includes approximately 410 new homes with a minimum 5% affordable housing, 3,000sqm of retail/commercial space, and a 1,300sqm community facility. Following rezoning approval in late 2022, a competitive tender for a delivery partner was released in May 2025. The project is currently in the detailed planning phase, with broader precinct rezoning for up to 9,350 homes in the surrounding area expected to be finalized in 2026.
Cherrybrook Village Shopping Centre
Redevelopment and refurbishment of the existing Cherrybrook Village neighbourhood shopping centre. The original large-scale expansion proposal was approved but ultimately not pursued. Instead, a more modest renovation and reconfiguration of the centre and car park was completed in 2023-2024, delivering refreshed retail tenancies, improved parking and enhanced community amenities.
New Line Road Upgrade
Proposed upgrade of approximately 6.2 km of New Line Road between Old Northern Road at Dural and Castle Hill Road at West Pennant Hills to a four-lane divided carriageway. The Australian and NSW Governments invested $20 million to investigate improvements, with a Full Business Case prepared. As of November 2024, the project is on hold following deferral of state funding in the NSW 2023-24 Budget, with the Australian Government working with Transport for NSW to confirm next steps and delivery timeframes.
Cherrybrook Metro Station (Completed Infrastructure)
Metro station serving West Pennant Hills, Cherrybrook and surrounding areas. Part of Metro North West Line opened May 2019. Station located on Bradfield Parade near Castle Hill Road, providing direct access to Chatswood and Sydney CBD via the extended Metro network.
Hills Shire Council Infrastructure Delivery Program 2025-2026
The Hills Shire Council's multi-year infrastructure delivery program, with the 2024-25 plan centred on a $162.8 million capital works spend covering roads, parks, paths and community facilities across the rapidly growing Hills Shire. Major works include the $24.4 million four-laning of Annangrove Road between Withers and Windsor Roads, the $20.2 million Withers Road upgrade, and the $28.5 million Boundary Road transformation including a new bridge over Killarney Chain of Ponds Creek. Additional works include the Livvi's Place expansion at Bernie Mullane Sports Complex, a cycleway along Cattai Creek, and shared pathways along Norwest Boulevard.The 2025-26 Delivery Program 2025-2029 has since been adopted, and a draft 2026-27 Hills Shire Plan proposing a $268 million investment has been released for community feedback. Council continues to advocate for $207 million in NSW Government funding to address a critical infrastructure deficit in the Box Hill growth area.
10,209 residents of Cherrybrook are employed, from a labour force of 10,394. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 66.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,193, about 80% 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 suburb of Cherrybrook features a workforce with high levels of tertiary education, particularly in technology fields, alongside an unemployment rate of only 1.8% and steady job numbers over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,209, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.3% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Labor force participation is slightly lower than the metropolitan standard, at 66.6% compared to 69.1%. Census data indicates that 59.6% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Local workers are primarily employed in the professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors. The suburb shows a strong concentration in professional & technical services, with representation 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction workers represent only 5.8% of the local workforce, compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. A comparison between the count of employed residents and local jobs suggests this residential suburb offers few employment opportunities within its own boundaries. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, local employment experienced growth of natural language zero change while the labor force contracted by 0.2%, leading to a decrease of 0.2 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This differed from Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% increase in employment, a 1.9% expansion of the labor force, and a minor reduction in unemployment. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 project five and ten-year employment expansions of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though trends vary by sector. Applying these national industry trends to the local workforce mix suggests that employment for residents of the suburb of Cherrybrook could grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.
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Median household income in Cherrybrook is $2,924 a week (about $152,000 a year), with median personal income at $940 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,160 a year against an average of $86,460. The average runs 41% 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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Taxpayer statistics released by the ATO for the financial year 2023 show a median income of $61,160 and an average income of $86,460 in the suburb of Cherrybrook. These figures represent some of the highest levels nationally, exceeding the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, the figures are estimated to have reached $67,472 (median) and $95,383 (average) by March 2026. Weekly household incomes are high, ranking in the 96th percentile at $2,924. The highest income band of $4,000 or more is the most common, comprising 34.2% of residents (6,519 people), in contrast to the wider metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common at 30.9%.
High earners are highly represented, with 48.8% of households receiving more than $3,000 weekly, demonstrating strong household wealth. Housing costs consume 14.1% of income, and the suburb ranks in the 96th percentile for disposable income, placing it in the 10th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cherrybrook had 5,942 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 1% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $695 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Cherrybrook consisted of 81.5% standalone houses and 18.5% multi-unit dwellings (including townhouses and apartments), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates are high, with 40.7% of homes owned outright, while 44.1% are mortgaged and 15.2% are rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $3,000, which is higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $695, compared to $470 across the broader metropolitan area. On a national level, mortgage payments in the suburb of Cherrybrook are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cherrybrook counted 5,942 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 56% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 24% 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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Families make up the vast majority of households in the suburb of Cherrybrook at 88.0%, which is composed of couples with children at 55.5%, couples without children at 24.1%, and single parent families at 7.9%. Non-family households represent 12.0% of the total, with single person households accounting for 11.3% and group households making up 0.7%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.5% of adults in Cherrybrook hold a university qualification, including 32.2% with a bachelor degree and 17.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 10.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 4,337 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,150 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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A high proportion of residents in the suburb of Cherrybrook hold university degrees, with 52.5% of those aged 15+ having completed tertiary studies, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the suburb well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are held by 32.2% of the population, followed by postgraduate degrees at 17.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational qualifications are held by 20.8% of residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 10.1%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 33.1% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes primary school students at 10.5%, secondary school students at 10.5%, and tertiary students at 7.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cherrybrook reaches 146 stops on 86 routes, timetabled for about 8,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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The suburb of Cherrybrook has 146 active public transport stops, providing access to buses and light rail. These stops are served by 86 routes, which deliver 8,105 passenger trips weekly. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 151 meters from their nearest stop. Most working residents commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 80% of commuters, followed by trains at 11% and buses at 6%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.6, which is higher than the metropolitan average.
Additionally, 59.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions. Service frequency averages 1,157 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 55 weekly services per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops relative to the centre of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.0% of residents in Cherrybrook report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.0% 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 outcomes in the suburb of Cherrybrook are strong, with low mortality rates and a low prevalence of chronic health conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 61% of the population (11,636 people) having coverage, compared to the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common chronic conditions in the suburb of Cherrybrook, affecting 5.8% and 5.5% of residents respectively. However, 76.0% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.2% of the population (4,041 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Seniors in the suburb of Cherrybrook report strong health outcomes, with national rankings consistent with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.9% of Cherrybrook residents were born overseas and 50.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (20.8%) and English (16.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Cherrybrook has a diverse cultural profile, with 50.0% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 52.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religion, practiced by 44.8% of the population. Hinduism is also highly represented at 11.6%, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. In terms of parent country of birth, the main ancestries represented in the suburb of Cherrybrook are Chinese at 20.8% (compared to the regional average of 8.4%), English at 16.1%, and Other at 13.7%. Several other ethnic groups show higher representation than the metropolitan average: Korean ancestry is recorded at 2.6% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Indian at 10.2% (compared to 3.6%), and Sri Lankan at 1.3% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cherrybrook is 43. 20.4% 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 residents in the suburb of Cherrybrook is 43 years, which is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 11.4% of the population, while the 25 - 34 bracket is relatively small at 6.2% compared to Greater Sydney. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.3% to 7.0%, while the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 13.8% to 12.5%. Projections to 2041 suggest changes in the age profile, with the 85+ bracket forecast to grow by 547 people (103%) from 533 to 1,081.
The 65 and over age groups are projected to account for the entirety of the population growth, reflecting an aging population. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 45 to 54 brackets are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cherrybrook
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 8 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 Apr 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 — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,082 at the 2021 Census → 19,063 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 (SAL10897). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.