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The median house price in Collaroy Plateau is $2.80m, with units at $720k. House values have moved 2.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Collaroy Plateau has an estimated 4,791 residents. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 93% of areas nationally. That puts 3,927 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Collaroy Plateau's population is estimated at around 4,791 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 14 people (0.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,805 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,791, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 4 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,927 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly-sought resource. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections for each SA2 region from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the anchor year, have been adopted by AreaSearch. In instances where these statistics are unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year are utilized instead. The age-specific growth rates derived from these sources are applied across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, these calculations point to a downward trend, with the suburb of Collaroy Plateau expected to lose 295 residents by 2041. Conversely, expansion is anticipated within particular age cohorts, led by the 75 to 84 bracket, which is forecast to increase by 141 individuals.
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28 new dwellings have been approved in Collaroy Plateau over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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 building approval figures from the ABS allocated across local boundaries, the suburb of Collaroy Plateau averages about 5 authorized residential units annually, with 28 approvals recorded over the 5 fiscal years from FY-21 to FY-25, and a single approval logged during FY-26 so far. Because local population levels decreased over the preceding period, the volume of building approvals has been relatively sufficient, which is advantageous for home buyers, while new residences are constructed at an average cost of $1,197,000, indicating that builders are targeting affluent buyers with premium properties.
In comparison to the wider Greater Sydney region, the suburb of Collaroy Plateau displays a marked deficit in residential construction, tracking 61.0% below the metropolitan per-capita average. This limited addition of housing stock typically bolsters values and demand for pre-existing properties. This construction rate is also lower than the national average, pointing to the mature nature of the locality and potential planning constraints. Furthermore, recent development is comprised entirely of detached houses, maintaining the low-density suburban character which appeals to buyers seeking extra space. The suburb of Collaroy Plateau has approximately 9579 residents for every dwelling approval, reflecting a highly established property market. Given that demographic forecasts indicate stable or contracting numbers, the suburb of Collaroy Plateau is likely to experience eased pressure on housing supply, which presents a favorable environment for prospective purchasers.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Collaroy Plateau, worth an estimated $188 million. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.34 billion. 14 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Changes to infrastructure, major local developments, and urban planning decisions represent significant drivers of neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has identified 5 projects in the surrounding area that are likely to influence local trends. Key developments include the Cromer Village Green proposed mixed-use precinct, Stage 1 of East Quarter Collaroy (Eastbank / White Rock), Cromer Heights Estate, and Seahaven Apartments, with the primary projects of local relevance listed below.
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Mixed Use Development and Rezoning at 100 South Creek Road, Cromer
State Significant Development application SSD-97833960 for demolition of existing structures, construction of 58 multi-dwelling houses and a 72-apartment residential flat building, including 5-7% affordable housing, plus concurrent rezoning from industrial land to R3 Medium Density Residential with an 18 m height control. The former Roche site is owned by EG Funds Management and is at Prepare EIS stage on the NSW Major Projects portal, with the Housing Delivery Authority monitoring assessment progress.
Montecito Collaroy
Exclusive collection of 6 grand luxury residences at Collaroy Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches, developed by Cornerstone with architecture and interiors by BKH. Inspired by early 20th-century California bungalow and Spanish Mission styles, comprising two ground-floor apartments with private gardens and four expansive penthouses. Strata areas range from 380m2 to 448m2 with north-facing living areas, wrap-around terraces, basement parking, and high-end European finishes throughout. Construction commenced March 2025.
1129-1131 Pittwater Road Mixed Use
DA approved mixed-use development site featuring 22 boarding rooms, 1 penthouse apartment, and 2 ground floor commercial suites with basement parking. 814sqm site with northeast aspect and direct ocean views, flexible E1 Local Centre zoning.
1010-1014 Pittwater Road Mixed Use Development
Four-storey mixed-use shop-top housing development at the corner of Pittwater Road and Ocean Grove, Collaroy. DA2023/1395 lodged with Northern Beaches Council proposes demolition of existing commercial buildings and construction of 3 ground-floor retail tenancies and 22 apartments (2-3 bedrooms) with basement parking (29 resident, 5 visitor, 19 retail spaces). Designed by Gartner Trovato Architects. Public exhibition ran May-June 2024 attracting community objections regarding height, setbacks and traffic. The DA has since been approved.
Cromer Heights Estate
Cromer Heights Estate is a boutique residential land subdivision on the elevated slopes of Cromer Heights. The project has delivered 28 new residential lots with modern family homes now largely completed or under construction, adding low density housing supply close to local parks, schools and the Cromer golf precinct.
Casa Delmar
Luxury coastal apartment development comprising 280 apartments across two buildings (6-7 storeys fronting Delmar Parade and 10 storeys on the Pittwater Road corner), designed by Rothelowman with interiors by Alanna Smit. Includes 43 affordable housing units, rooftop BBQ and communal areas, and a private gym and wellness facility. Located at the gateway to Dee Why town centre adjacent to Stony Range Botanical Garden. One of the first projects approved under the NSW Housing SEPP fast-track pathway.Practical completion anticipated Q3 2026.
141-143 Fisher Road North, Cromer
Completed dual-occupancy duplex development delivering two luxury 4-bedroom homes on adjoining lots at 141 and 143 Fisher Road North in Cromer, delivered by Rawson Homes and now held as established dwellings.
Beacon Hill Reserve Masterplan and Sportsfield Upgrade
Northern Beaches Council is delivering a major upgrade of Beacon Hill Reserve including a new synthetic sports field, new amenities building, upgraded playground, improved landscaping, lighting, pathways and expanded parking to increase community recreation capacity. Construction remains underway with completion targeted during 2026.
2,767 residents of Collaroy Plateau are employed, from a labour force of 2,861. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 74.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,724, about 78% 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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Collaroy Plateau boasts a highly educated labor pool where professional services hold a prominent position, an unemployment rate of just 3.3%, and an estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,767 residents are employed while the unemployment rate sits at 0.8% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard with 74.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Based on Census responses, a high 44.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary employment sectors for residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. The local area exhibits a distinct concentration in the construction sector, with its employment share reaching 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has a minor footprint, accounting for 3.0% of local jobs compared to 5.3% across the wider region. As a primarily residential community, the local area appears to contain few job opportunities internally, as demonstrated by the discrepancy between the census-recorded working population and resident worker numbers. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics gathered from wider regional areas show that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 0.6% while the local labor force expanded by 1.3%, causing unemployment to tick up by 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force grow by 1.9%, alongside a minor reduction in unemployment. Additional guidance on future employment trends in the suburb of Collaroy Plateau can be found in the May-25 national employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year forecasts have been correlated with local employment patterns to project future trends. Nationally, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce structure indicates that employment in the suburb of Collaroy Plateau is set to grow by 6.9% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.
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Median household income in Collaroy Plateau is $3,278 a week (about $170,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,071 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,416 a year against an average of $102,183. The average runs 64% 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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Based on AreaSearch aggregation of ATO postcode statistics from the fiscal year 2023 release, taxpayers in the suburb of Collaroy Plateau recorded a median income of $62,416 and an average income of $102,183. These figures place the area in the highest national brackets, compared to median and average outcomes of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since fiscal year 2023, updated projections estimate these levels at approximately $68,857 for the median and $112,728 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes are positioned high nationally, falling between the 84th and 98th percentiles.
Looking at specific income brackets, the largest cohort consists of 39.5% of households earning $4000+ per week (representing 1,892 residents), which contrasts with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common at 30.9%. Affluence is prominent in the suburb of Collaroy Plateau, with 55.7% of households earning above $3,000 weekly, which underpins demand for high-end retail and services. Housing costs absorb 15.0% of income, and strong earnings place residents in the 98th percentile for disposable funds, with the SEIFA index ranking the area in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Collaroy Plateau had 1,445 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 3% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $800 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,467 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in the suburb of Collaroy Plateau, according to the most recent Census, was made up of 94.2% standalone houses and 5.8% other housing types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Collaroy Plateau were considerably higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 38.6%, with the remaining properties either under mortgage (49.0%) or rented (12.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,467 was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was registered at $800, compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Collaroy Plateau are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are substantially higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Collaroy Plateau counted 1,445 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 56% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the vast majority of households at 87.3%, consisting of couples with children at 55.8%, couples without children at 21.5%, and single parent families at 9.2%. Non-family households account for the remaining 12.7% of the total, with single person households representing 11.6% and shared group households making up 1.5%. The median household size stands at 3.2 occupants, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.7% of adults in Collaroy Plateau hold a university qualification, including 23.3% with a bachelor degree and 6.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 21.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 487 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,108 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the suburb of Collaroy Plateau is lower than regional averages, with 32.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 41.5% in the broader SA4 region. This indicates opportunities for further educational advancement and professional development. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 23.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Technical and vocational qualifications are well represented, with 34.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding certificates or diplomas, including advanced diplomas at 13.0% and certificate-level qualifications at 21.1%.
Engagement in education is high, with 33.5% of residents enrolled in study. This group includes 12.2% of the population attending primary school, 10.1% in high school, and 4.9% undertaking higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Collaroy Plateau reaches 40 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 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 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of public transit options indicates there are 40 active bus stops located within the suburb of Collaroy Plateau. These stops are connected to 18 separate bus routes, which together provide 1,502 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 147 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential character of the neighborhood, the majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice for 89% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.9 cars, which is higher than the regional average.
A significant 44.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements. Local bus routes provide an average of 214 weekly services per stop, translating to a daily average of 37 trips across the network.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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78.1% of residents in Collaroy Plateau report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show excellent trends in the suburb of Collaroy Plateau, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, showing low rates of common illnesses across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 67% of the population (3,219 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent chronic conditions in the area, affecting 6.1% and 5.5% of residents respectively, while 78.1% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.9% of the population (713 people), and health metrics for this older group are strong, aligning with the positive rankings of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Collaroy Plateau is largely Australian-born, at 76.6% of residents, with 11.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.0%) and Australian (26.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Collaroy Plateau shows high levels of cultural diversity, with 11.9% of residents using a language other than English at home and 23.4% of the population born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 57.9% of residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parent birthplaces, the largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Collaroy Plateau are English at 29.0% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 26.0% (higher than the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish at 8.5%. Certain smaller ethnic heritages are also noticeably more common than average: Serbian background makes up 1.0% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), New Zealand background stands at 1.1% (compared to 0.5%), and French heritage is represented at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Collaroy Plateau is 40. 24.5% 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 suburb of Collaroy Plateau has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The local population features a high proportion of people in the 45 - 54 age bracket at 15.5%, while the 25 - 34 bracket is relatively small at 8.2%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 14.0% to 16.3% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 4.3% to 5.6%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 fell from 17.1% to 15.5%, and the 35 to 44 age range declined from 13.9% to 12.3%.
Projections suggest that the age structure in the suburb of Collaroy Plateau will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to increase by 132 individuals (49%), growing from 268 to 401. Growth in the 65 and over cohorts will account for all net population growth in the area, highlighting an aging local population, while the 45 to 54 and 55 to 64 age cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Collaroy Plateau
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,805 at the 2021 Census → 4,791 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 (SAL10971). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.