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The median house price in Chipping Norton is $1.54m, with units at $863k. House values have moved 5.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Chipping Norton has an estimated 9,311 residents, down from 9,412 at the 2021 Census — a change of 101 people, or 1.1%. The population has thinned by an average 0.8% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. That puts 1,284 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside newly validated addresses by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates that the suburb of Chipping Norton has an estimated population of 9,311 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 101 individuals (1.1%) from the 9,412 residents counted during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the resident population of 9,213 estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 and 93 verified new addresses registered post-Census. With these figures, the suburb of Chipping Norton has a population density of 1,284 people per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average monitored by AreaSearch.
Recent population changes were primarily supported by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 56.99999999999999% of all population gains. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area, supplemented by NSW Government SA2 projections from 2022 with a 2021 baseline where necessary. These aggregations supply the age group growth rates applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts point to population growth exceeding the median of national statistical areas, with the suburb of Chipping Norton projected to add 1,652 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 16.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
303 new dwellings have been approved in Chipping Norton over the past five years, an average of 60 a year. That is 6.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 74 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 34% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, 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's evaluation of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, Chipping Norton averages approximately 60 new residential approvals annually, culminating in 303 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 17 approvals have been logged. Because the population has decreased in recent times, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet local demand, fostering a balanced market with healthy buyer options. The average value of these newly approved dwellings stands at $378,000. Furthermore, commercial development approvals valued at $185.9 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to strong local business investment.
Chipping Norton exhibits 12.0% less construction activity per capita than Greater Sydney, yet it ranks in the 80th percentile of all examined locations nationwide. Newly approved builds consist of 34.0% detached houses and 66.0% multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward higher density options offers accessible entry points for buyers, attracting investors, downsizers, and first-time purchasers. This represents a major shift from the current housing stock, which is 81.0% standalone houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land, changing lifestyle choices, and affordability pressures. The ratio of approximately 143 people for every dwelling approval aligns with the profile of a low density location. Looking forward, Chipping Norton is projected to expand its resident count by 1,554 people by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current building trends suggest that incoming housing volume will easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for population gains that outpace current expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Chipping Norton
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Chipping Norton, worth an estimated $9.11 billion. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.1 billion. 17 are already under construction and 25 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 performance is strongly guided by planning changes, infrastructure works, and major development proposals. AreaSearch has tracked 27 projects with potential local impacts. Significant projects include the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct, Moore Point, the Chipping Norton Lake Scheme, and Stage 2 of the Hammondville Park Master Plan and Sports Field Upgrade, with details on the most relevant listings provided below.
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Moore Point
Moore Point is a 32-hectare urban renewal project transforming former industrial land on the eastern banks of the Georges River into a mixed-use riverside precinct. The masterplan includes 11,000 homes (comprising 2,500 build-to-rent and 400 affordable units for key workers at Liverpool Hospital), approximately 23,000 jobs, 160,000sqm of commercial space, and 167,000sqm of retail. Public infrastructure includes a new primary school for 1,000 students, 10 hectares of open space, 8km of foreshore walks, and two pedestrian bridges linking the site to Liverpool CBD.Declared a State Assessed Rezoning Proposal (SARP) in December 2024, the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is leading assessment. Public consultation has concluded. Construction is expected to begin late 2025 with first apartments targeted for completion by 2027. The masterplan will be delivered in three stages over 30-40 years, with over 4,000 dwellings in Stage 1.
Chipping Norton Hotel (The Garden Bistro) Development
The redevelopment and construction of a new ground-up pub and bistro facility on a former industrial site. The project involved the demolition of existing demountable structures to make way for a modern venue featuring a bistro (The Garden Bistro), sports bar with large indoor and outdoor screens, a gaming room, a climate-controlled indoor children's play structure, and extensive outdoor booth seating. The design highlights Australian-made craftsmanship, utilizing select-grade Blackbutt timber and bespoke furniture.
Chipping Norton Lakes Master Plan and Recreation Scheme
Long-term planning, environmental rehabilitation and recreation improvements for the Chipping Norton Lakes precinct. The program includes foreshore enhancement, habitat restoration, public open space upgrades, walking and cycling improvements, and ongoing management of former sand mining areas to strengthen the lakes as a major regional recreation and nature destination.
Georges Cove Marina
The Georges Cove Marina is an approved maritime facility on the Georges River featuring 186 wet berths, a private clubhouse, and onsite refueling and sewage pump-out facilities. While the marina development application remains approved, a separate planning proposal (PP-2024-658) for significant residential uplift (340 dwellings) was formally rejected by the NSW Independent Planning Commission in June 2025 due to critical flooding and evacuation risks. The project site is adjacent to Mirvac's completed residential precinct, Georges Cove Residences.
123 Epsom Road Childcare Centre
Development Application DA-629/2023 for the demolition of existing structures and construction of a 120-place childcare centre with basement parking, located at 123 Epsom Road, Chipping Norton, on the corner of Epsom Road and Governor Macquarie Drive. The application was first deferred by the Liverpool Local Planning Panel in June 2024 for additional information, then approved on 26 August 2024 subject to conditions including a frontage safety barrier, an updated Plan of Management with fire and flood evacuation provisions, a heritage interpretation plan for the site's former homestead and remnant palm trees, and design allowances for a future Moorebank Strategic cycleway.As of mid-2026 no construction certificate or on-site works had been publicly reported.
Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct
The 830 million dollar Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) is a major redevelopment of Liverpool Hospital into a world-class hub for clinical innovation, research, and education. Stage 1 completed in late 2024 with the opening of the Integrated Services Building. Stage 2 is currently underway as of 2026, involving the construction of a second multi-storey building for new inpatient units, an expanded cancer centre, and upgraded emergency department facilities.
The Liverpool by FYVE
A landmark 34-storey mixed-use tower in the Liverpool CBD, featuring 193 residential apartments, a 113-room boutique hotel, 6,500 sqm of A-grade commercial office space, and a ground-floor retail and dining precinct. Designed by Rothelowman, the project integrates high-quality 1, 2, and 3-bedroom homes with serviced apartments and modern business suites.
Hammondville Park Master Plan and Sports Field Upgrade (Stage 2)
The Hammondville Park Master Plan (Stage 2) involves a major overhaul of the leisure precinct to support regional sport. Key features include the delivery of a state-of-the-art synthetic football field, upgrades to natural turf cricket and AFL fields, a new multi-purpose amenities building with change rooms, and enhanced irrigation. The project also integrates improved pedestrian lighting, shared pathways, and playground upgrades to better serve the Hammondville and Wattle Grove communities.
5,052 residents of Chipping Norton are employed, from a labour force of 5,178. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 69.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Chipping Norton benefits from a skilled labor force across multiple industries, featuring a low unemployment rate of 2.4% and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 2.4% based on aggregated statistical area data. There were 5,052 employed residents as of March 2026, while the local unemployment rate sits 1.7% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is equal to the Greater Sydney benchmark of 69.1%. Census records show that a high proportion of 41.5% of working residents operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic lockdown measures.
Resident employment is primarily concentrated in the health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction sectors. Local industry specialization is notable in manufacturing, which captures a share 1.6 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have a smaller footprint at 7.1% compared to 11.5% regionally. Despite local jobs being available, commuting data comparing the local working population to the total resident workforce suggests that many workers travel outside the area for employment. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 2.4% and the labor force expanded by 2.6%, causing the unemployment rate to tick up by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, labor force expand by 1.9%, and unemployment decrease slightly. National employment projections from May-25 compiled by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future demand trends for Chipping Norton. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with local industry profiles to estimate employment trends. While the national workforce is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies by sector. Projecting these trends onto the local industry distribution suggests employment for residents could grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, utilizing a simple weight extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Chipping Norton is $2,024 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $773 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,643 a year against an average of $65,420. 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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The suburb of Chipping Norton records a median taxpayer income of $55,643 and an average taxpayer income of $65,420, based on aggregated postcode-level ATO data from the financial year 2023. These figures sit slightly under the national averages, contrasting with Greater Sydney where the median is $60,817 and the average is $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, local income estimates are approximately $61,385 for the median and $72,171 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, household weekly income ranks at the 66th percentile ($2,024), while individual personal income sits at the 43rd percentile.
Income distribution details show the largest cohort is the 34.1% of residents (3,175 individuals) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which aligns closely with the surrounding region's proportion of 30.9% in this bracket. Residents retain 85.1% of their income for non-shelter costs, and the area's SEIFA index for income places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Chipping Norton had 2,941 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 7% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 24.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data shows that Chipping Norton's residential landscape is made up of 81.3% separate houses and 18.7% semi-detached properties, apartments, or other dwelling types, whereas the Sydney metro area features 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwelling structures. Outright home ownership in Chipping Norton is high at 40.2%, substantially exceeding the Sydney metro benchmark, with remaining properties either mortgaged (38.5%) or occupied by tenants (21.3%). The median mortgage repayment of $2,200 monthly was lower than the Sydney metro median, while the weekly median rent of $500 compared to Sydney metro averages of $2,427 and $470 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Chipping Norton are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rent costs are significantly above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Chipping Norton counted 2,941 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the vast majority of households at 82.3%, which breaks down into 45.5% couples with children, 22.7% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 17.7%, consisting of single-person households at 16.0% and group households at 1.8%. The median household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.9% of adults in Chipping Norton hold a university qualification, including 18.3% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,268 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,041 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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Attainment levels present some challenges, as the portion of residents with university qualifications (24.9%) falls well short of the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for directed educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 18.3%, followed by postgraduate study at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 33.4% of residents aged 15 and over possessing qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 22.2%. Enrolment rates are high, with 29.8% of the local population engaged in formal study.
This cohort includes 10.8% attending primary school, 8.4% in high school, and 5.2% enrolled in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Chipping Norton reaches 63 stops on 31 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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Transport data indicates there are 63 active public transport stops in Chipping Norton, consisting of bus services. These stops support 31 separate routes that run 1,046 combined weekly passenger services. Accessibility is strong, with the average distance to a stop being 175 meters. Commuter behavior reflects the residential nature of the suburb, with most travelling outward and 90% using cars as their primary transit mode. Average vehicle ownership is 1.8 per household, exceeding the regional average. A high portion of residents (41.5%) worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Frequency of services averages 149 runs daily across all routes, which represents approximately 16 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.4% of residents in Chipping Norton report no long-term health condition. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 area are positive, as indicated by mortality rates and chronic illness indicators compiled by AreaSearch. The incidence of common medical conditions is low in the broader community, though higher rates are seen in older, vulnerable cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 region, encompassing approximately 53% of the population (~4,917 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses, affecting 7.2% and 5.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 73.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health indicators are strong among working-age residents. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 19.2% of the local population (1,787 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.7% of Chipping Norton residents were born overseas and 44.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (17.0%) and English (13.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is high, with 34.7% of residents born outside Australia and 44.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 61.7% of the community. However, Islam shows the most notable local concentration, accounting for 12.0% of the population, which is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 6.8%. Regarding parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries are Australian at 17.0%, Other at 15.5%, and English at 13.5%, which is lower than the regional average of 19.0%. Other distinct differences include a Lebanese ancestry rate of 8.2% (compared to 2.6% regionally), Vietnamese ancestry at 6.7% (compared to 1.8% regionally), and Greek ancestry at 6.0% (compared to 1.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Chipping Norton is 39. 25.6% 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 39 years is slightly older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is an overrepresentation of residents in the 55 - 64 bracket (13.2% locally) and an underrepresentation of the 25 - 34 bracket (12.0%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 5.0% to 6.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 12.3% to 13.6%. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 age bracket fell from 13.2% to 11.3%.
Projections for 2041 suggest shifts in Chipping Norton's age profile, led by a 152% increase in the 85+ cohort (adding 354 people to reach 587 from 232), while the 35 to 44 group is expected to decrease by 53 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Chipping Norton
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 7 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 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 — 93 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,412 at the 2021 Census → 9,311 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 (SAL10907). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.