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The median house price in Chifley (NSW) is $2.82m, with units at $2.24m. House values have moved 5.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Chifley (NSW) has an estimated 3,605 residents, up from 3,490 at the 2021 Census — a change of 115 people, or 3.3%. That puts 3,401 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 investigations of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with recent residential addresses verified by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Chifley (NSW) has a population estimated at 3,605 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 115 people (3.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,490 residents. The adjustment is calculated from a local population of 3,596, determined by AreaSearch after examining the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) along with 21 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. This level of residency translates to a density of 3,400 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top quartile of all domestic areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
Throughout the last ten years, the suburb of Chifley (NSW) has displayed stable growth with a 0.7% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the SA3 region. Population gains in the area were mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up approximately 83.0% of the total growth during recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this information, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year. Growth patterns across different age brackets from these data sources are also projected for the suburb of Chifley (NSW) for the period from 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, demographic patterns indicate that population growth will be slightly below the median of national statistical areas, with the suburb of Chifley (NSW) projected to add 149 persons by 2041 according to combined SA2-level data, which represents an overall growth of 3.9% across the 16 years.
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87 new dwellings have been approved in Chifley (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That is 4.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 10% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records mapped from regional statistics, Chifley has averaged approximately 17 dwellings receiving development approval per year, amounting to an estimated 87 homes during the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 7 approvals have been logged. With an average of only 0.7 new residents per year arriving for each new home during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the supply of new housing matches or exceeds local demand, providing buyers with many options and establishing capacity for population expansion beyond current projections, while new properties carry an average construction value of $639,000, showing that developers are focused on the upscale market with premium builds.
Furthermore, $72,000 in commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, pointing to a heavily residential emphasis. Relative to Greater Sydney, Chifley shows 87.0% more building activity per person, giving home buyers a broader selection. Recent construction projects consist of 10.0% standalone houses and 90.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density properties offers affordable points of entry and holds appeal for downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 59.0% houses), indicating a shrinking pool of buildable land and reflecting changing lifestyles alongside a demand for more varied, economical housing options. With roughly 113 people per dwelling approval, Chifley displays the profile of a low density area. Future forecasts indicate Chifley will add 140 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Under current building rates, residential supply is expected to satisfy demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current predictions.
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Development applications around Chifley (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Chifley (NSW), worth an estimated $1 billion. A further 81 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $32 billion. 19 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Few factors shape local property trends as much as changes to regional infrastructure, key construction projects, and zoning plans. In total, 4 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the neighborhood. Significant projects include Prince Henry at Little Bay, Illume Apartments, Malabar Ocean Pool Accessible Amenities Building, and Seniors Housing - Combles Parade & Hamel Road, with the following details highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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Prince Henry at Little Bay
A major urban renewal project by Landcom, transforming the former Prince Henry Hospital site into a new residential and community precinct. The project includes a mix of over 1,000 homes, renovated heritage buildings, aged care accommodation, commercial facilities, and a community centre.
Malabar Ocean Pool Accessible Amenities Building
Construction of an accessible amenities building for users of Malabar Ocean Pool and the Coastal Walkway. The scope includes unisex toilets, change cubicles, fully accessible facilities, a regraded car park, shared zones, bike racks, and landscaping designed by Sam Crawford Architects to integrate sensitively into the coastal reserve.
Heffron Park Central Amenities Upgrade
Reconstruction of the Heffron Park Central amenities block adjacent to the netball courts in Maroubra, funded by the NSW Government under the Level Playing Field Program in association with Randwick City Council. The upgrade aims to enhance accessibility and inclusivity for community sport, providing a safe and welcoming environment for women and girls to train and compete. Features include a large change room, female dedicated bathrooms, a DDA bathroom, 5 unisex bathrooms, a referee bathroom, a sports groups storeroom, a building plant room and a council storeroom.Design finalisation ran from August to October 2025, with construction underway from October 2025 through to mid-2026.
Google Pacific Connect - Tabua and Honomoana Cable Landing Infrastructure
Major subsea cable landing infrastructure for Google's Pacific Connect Initiative, supporting the Tabua and Honomoana transpacific cables connecting Australia to the United States, Fiji, and French Polynesia. Developed through Google's Perch Infrastructure in partnership with SUBCO, this project enhances digital resilience and international connectivity for Sydney and Australia. Construction includes horizontal directional drilling and shared landing infrastructure at Maroubra Beach.
Yorktown Parade and Fitzgerald Avenue Affordable Housing Redevelopment
Homes NSW and Bridge Housing affordable housing redevelopment replacing 33 existing dwellings with 144 new units in 6 apartment buildings (four 3-storey and two 3-4-storey). The development will feature 94 affordable homes and 50 social housing homes, a communal room, basement car parking, and landscaped open space.
181-191 Maroubra Road Development
Mixed-use development comprising 65 apartments over 6-7 levels with 9 commercial tenancies on the ground floor and 3 levels of basement car parking for 136 spaces. The project was approved in December 2018 but remains in pre-construction phase.
Botany Cogeneration Plant
Withdrawn State Significant Development SSD-10373 for a thermal energy-from-waste cogeneration plant at the Opal Botany Mill site. The Suez/Veolia and Opal proposal sought to process about 165000 tonnes of residual waste per year to produce steam and electricity for the mill. The application was lodged in 2019 and withdrawn after NSW regulatory changes in 2022 effectively prohibited this type of facility at Matraville. Randwick City Council reported in March 2025 that there is currently no Matraville incinerator proposal, but opposed NSW EPA options that could create a future planning pathway for similar applications.
Illume Apartments
A residential apartment development featuring 179 apartments in a courtyard-style building. The project focuses on providing views, natural light, and cross-ventilation. Completed in 2018.
1,782 residents of Chifley (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,903. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 65.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,118, about 86% 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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Chifley has a highly qualified labor force, featuring a prominent share of professional services, an unemployment rate of 6.4%, and an estimated 2.2% growth in employment over the previous year, according to AreaSearch regional data. As of March 2026, 1,782 residents are employed, which is an unemployment rate 2.2% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is slightly low (65.9% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a substantial 41.6% of residents performed their jobs from home, though this may reflect temporary pandemic restrictions.
The top industries employing local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The locality exhibits a strong job concentration in construction, with its share of employment reaching 1.5 times the regional average. By comparison, professional & technical roles account for only 8.3% of the local workforce, which is below the 11.5% seen across Greater Sydney. This primarily residential locality appears to provide sparse local job opportunities, as shown by the comparison between the Census working population and the resident workforce. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics combined from broader regional figures, during the twelve months leading to March 2026, employment numbers rose by 2.2% and the labor force expanded by 1.7%, which led to a 0.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force expand by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor reduction in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand in Chifley. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, are mapped to the local industry mix to project regional trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the local labor profile indicates employment in Chifley should grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, which is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Chifley (NSW) is $2,311 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $841 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,357 a year against an average of $74,752. The average runs 40% 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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AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 reveals that income in the suburb of Chifley is well above average nationally, with the median assessed at $53,357 while the average income stands at $74,752. This contrasts to Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,863 (median) and $82,466 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 83rd percentile ($2,311 weekly), though personal income ranks lower at the 57th percentile.
The earnings profile shows 25.0% of the population (901 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, diverging from the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (39.0% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout this suburb. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 82nd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Chifley (NSW) had 1,151 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 59% detached houses and 16% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,210 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.1%. 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 Chifley at the time of the latest Census consisted of 58.6% detached houses and 41.4% alternative options such as townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in Chifley were considerably higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 34.3%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (34.7%) or occupied by tenants (31.0%). The median monthly home loan payment in the locality was far above the Sydney metropolitan average at $3,210, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $400, compared to regional averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage commitments in Chifley are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs also exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Chifley (NSW) counted 1,151 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 21% 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 local households at 77.9%, consisting of 45.6% couples with children, 18.3% couples without children, and 13.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.1%, with single-person households at 20.5% and shared households representing 1.6% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.9 people is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.0% of adults in Chifley (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 18.0% with a bachelor degree and 8.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 690 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 961 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality faces some educational challenges, as the proportion of residents with university qualifications (28.0%) is significantly below the SA4 regional average of 54.6%. This status represents a clear opportunity for targeted educational support programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 18.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (8.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational and technical training are highly represented, with 34.3% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (21.5%). Enrolment rates are remarkably high, with 32.5% of the local population currently engaged in formal studies.
This total is comprised of 11.1% in primary school, 9.8% in high school, and 5.3% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Chifley (NSW) reaches 38 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Public transit reviews indicate 38 active stops operating in Chifley, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 19 separate routes, providing a total of 2,480 passenger services each week. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 119 meters from the closest stop. Given the suburb's residential nature, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 87%, and buses carrying 6%. The average number of cars per home is 1.5, which is above the regional norm.
A high proportion of residents, 41.6%, work from home, which was recorded during the 2021 Census and may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit service frequency averages 354 runs per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 65 weekly departures per transit stop.
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74.1% of residents in Chifley (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Evaluations of health metrics indicate excellent wellness levels throughout Chifley, according to AreaSearch's review of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, showing very low rates of typical medical conditions across every age bracket, while private healthcare coverage is exceptionally high at roughly 56% of the total population, representing about 2,035 individuals. This compares to a rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent health issues identified in the locality were arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.9 and 6.4% of the population, respectively, while 74.1% of residents reported having no medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is exceptionally fit, with low rates of chronic illness. The locality has 16.6% of its population aged 65 and older, representing 598 people, which is higher than the 15.5% average in Greater Sydney. Health status among senior citizens is especially strong, with national indicators generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.6% of Chifley (NSW) residents were born overseas and 24.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (20.3%) and English (20.1%). 3.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Chifley exhibits a higher degree of cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 29.6% of residents born in another country and 24.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 66.3% of the community. However, the most notable religious divergence is in Judaism, which accounts for 2.8% of local residents, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Chifley are Australian at 20.3% of the population, English at 20.1%, and Other at 11.9%. Additionally, there are notable deviations in other backgrounds: French ancestry is highly represented at 2.0% of Chifley compared to 0.5% across the region, Hungarian is at 0.6% compared to 0.3%, and Spanish is at 1.0% compared to 0.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Chifley (NSW) is 42. 23.1% 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 42 years in Chifley is notably higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is also older than the national median of 38 years. The 45 to 54 age bracket shows high concentration at 15.4% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 to 34 group is less common at 6.8%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 13.1% to 16.3% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 4.7% to 5.8%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 group shrank from 7.9% to 6.8% and the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 13.9% to 12.8%.
Demographic projections for 2041 suggest major population shifts for Chifley. The 45 to 54 bracket is expected to lead these changes, growing by 14% (an increase of 75 people) to reach 631 from 555. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Chifley (NSW)
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,490 at the 2021 Census → 3,605 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 (SAL10900). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.