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The median house price in Collaroy Plateau is $2.83m, with units at $1.19m. House values have moved 2.3% 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS updates for the surrounding region alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Collaroy Plateau has an estimated resident count of roughly 4,791 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census total of 4,805 people, this indicates a slight contraction of 14 people (0.3%). This updated population count of 4,791 was determined by AreaSearch following the ABS's June 2025 ERP release combined with 4 validated new addresses added after the Census date. With a density of 3,927 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Collaroy Plateau ranks in the top 10% of areas evaluated nationwide, highlighting substantial demand for local real estate.
Inbound overseas migration was the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 77.0% of recent population gains. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections based on 2022 benchmarks, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (2021 base year) for locations without federal coverage, extending age-cohort trajectories through 2032 to 2041. Over this projection horizon, the suburb of Collaroy Plateau is forecast to experience an aggregate decline of 310 persons by 2041. In contrast to the broader downward trend, particular demographics will expand, notably residents aged 75 to 84, who are projected to increase by 134 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
62 new dwellings have been approved in Collaroy Plateau over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 1.7 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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Analysis of ABS residential approval statistics by AreaSearch shows that Collaroy Plateau has maintained an annual average of approximately 12 new dwelling approvals, totaling an estimated 62 homes approved across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 1 approval to date in FY-25. Amidst modest population contraction, home building has kept pace with local requirements to sustain balanced market conditions and ample buyer selection, while anticipated construction costs average $1,112,000 per dwelling, illustrating that residential developers are concentrating on upmarket, higher-value builds. On a per-capita basis, residential approvals in Collaroy Plateau run at roughly two-thirds the Greater Sydney benchmark and sit within the 6th percentile across the country, constraining available new stock while bolstering interest in existing properties.
These subdued figures relative to national averages point to an established urban footprint with potential development barriers. Recent building activity has been divided between freestanding houses (75.0%) and medium-density options like townhouses or units (25.0%), supporting the traditional detached character that appeals to buyers seeking space. This represents a noticeable departure from the current housing distribution (94.0% standalone houses), demonstrating scarce vacant land and adapting to modern preferences for varied, cost-effective residential options. A ratio of roughly 4790 people per approval underscores a mature, fully developed community. Given expectations for a stable or slightly shrinking population base, demand pressures on the residential market in Collaroy Plateau are anticipated to ease, potentially opening up favourable conditions for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Collaroy Plateau
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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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Urban performance is significantly shaped by capital works, strategic planning, and civil infrastructure delivery. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 5 key development initiatives positioned to influence the surrounding district. Prominent projects include the Cromer Village Green (Proposed Mixed-Use Precinct), East Quarter Collaroy (Stage 1 - Eastbank / White Rock), Cromer Heights Estate, and Seahaven Apartments, with further details provided on the most impactful works.
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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.
2,773 residents of Collaroy Plateau are employed, from a labour force of 2,866. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 74.8%. 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 3,722, 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 benefits from a highly skilled resident labor pool with strong representation in professional sectors, registering an unemployment rate of merely 3.3% alongside an estimated 0.6% yearly rise in employment, according to AreaSearch regional figures. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 2,773, with local unemployment sitting 0.8% below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while the labor participation rate reached an elevated 74.8% compared to 68.9% regionally. Census figures also showed that 44.6% of workers operated from home, though this was likely influenced by prevailing Covid-19 health directives. Local resident employment is anchored primarily by construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.
The area exhibits a pronounced concentration in construction, where workforce participation is 1.6 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing comprises just 3.0% of local employment, well below the 5.3% observed across Greater Sydney. Comparing the resident workforce against daytime employment tallies indicates that this predominantly residential enclave provides relatively few jobs within its own borders. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, Collaroy Plateau saw a 0.6% increase in employment alongside a 1.3% rise in the active labor pool, driving a 0.7 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment expanded by 1.9%, the labor force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national industry projections provide a baseline for assessing future occupational demand. Nationally, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with trajectories varying across sectors. When aligned with Collaroy Plateau's current industry composition, local employment is modeled to expand by 6.9% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted projection for illustration and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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According to the ATO postcode data for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the suburb of Collaroy Plateau recorded a median earnings figure of $62,416 and an average of $102,183. These figures place the locality in the highest percentile across Australia and outpace Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in the 10.32% Wage Price Index increase recorded since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $68,857 for median income and $112,728 for average income. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual earnings across the area rank between the 84th and 98th percentiles nationwide.
The dominant income bracket comprises 1,892 residents (39.5%) taking home $4000+ weekly, differing markedly from the broader metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 category leads at 30.9%. Broad financial capacity is demonstrated by the 55.7% of households generating over $3,000 per week, reinforcing strong local spending power. Housing costs absorb 15.0% of household revenue, while substantial earnings place residents in the 98th percentile for disposable income and position the suburb within the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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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The residential fabric of Collaroy Plateau at the latest Census was overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses at 94.2%, with apartments, townhouses, and other structures accounting for just 5.8%, standing in sharp contrast to the metropolitan Sydney split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% attached or multi-unit dwellings. Full home ownership was considerably higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 38.6%, while 49.0% of properties were being purchased under a mortgage and 12.5% were occupied by tenants. Typical housing expenses were notably elevated, with median monthly mortgage payments reaching $3,467 and median weekly rent at $800, well above the respective Sydney metro benchmarks of $2,427 and $470.
Compared against Australian averages of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents, local shelter costs remain substantially higher.
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 constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements, representing 87.3% of all households; this includes couples with children (55.8%), couples without children (21.5%), and single parent households (9.2%). Non-family residences make up the remaining 12.7%, consisting of single-person households at 11.6% and shared group accommodation at 1.5%. The typical household comprises 3.2 people, exceeding 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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Tertiary attainment among Collaroy Plateau residents sits below wider regional levels, with 32.7% of persons aged 15+ possessing a university degree compared to 41.5% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degree holders constitute the largest group at 23.3%, while postgraduate degree holders make up 6.3% and graduate diplomas represent 3.1%. In contrast, vocational and trade training is strongly represented, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including 21.1% with certificates and 13.0% with advanced diplomas. Student engagement across the community is substantial, with 33.5% of the local population actively participating in educational programs.
This comprises 12.2% attending primary school, 10.1% enrolled in high school, and 4.9% completing higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Collaroy Plateau reaches 40 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 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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Collaroy Plateau contains 40 operational bus stops across its network, served by 18 distinct routes that deliver a combined 1,615 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with dwellings situated an average of 147 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential profile of the suburb, outbound commuting is widespread, with private vehicle travel serving as the primary mode at 89% and household vehicle ownership averaging 1.9 cars, above regional benchmarks. In addition, 44.6% of the workforce indicated working from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit services run at an average rate of 230 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 40 weekly departures from each designated stop.
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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics indicate exceptional health standards across Collaroy Plateau, characterized by minimal rates of standard illnesses across all age brackets. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is widespread, held by approximately 67% of the populace (3,219 people), outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary long-term conditions reported locally, affecting 6.1 and 5.5% of the populace, respectively, while 78.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 14.4% of the community (689 people), below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, and older residents continue to record excellent health outcomes that align with broader national standards.
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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Cultural measures show Collaroy Plateau possesses above-average diversity, with 23.4% of residents born abroad and 11.9% utilizing a non-English language in their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 57.9% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background, the most prevalent heritages in Collaroy Plateau are English (29.0% vs 19.0% regionally), Australian (26.0% vs 17.8% regionally), and Irish (8.5%). Notable representation is also seen in other groups when compared to regional benchmarks, including individuals of Serbian ancestry at 1.0% (vs 0.5%), New Zealand descent at 1.1% (vs 0.5%), and French heritage at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Collaroy Plateau is 40. 24.8% 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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Demographically, the suburb of Collaroy Plateau features a large younger demographic alongside mature parents. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that children and youth aged 0 - 24 comprise 36.6% of residents, above the Greater Sydney proportion of 30.4%, whereas young-to-middle adults aged 25 - 44 account for 21.4%, well beneath the regional benchmark of 31.4%. The median age is estimated at 40 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 3 years higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that time. The proportion of seniors and retirees aged 65+ has increased from 13.4% at the Census to an estimated 14.4%.
Looking toward 2041, senior cohorts are forecast to drive demographic growth by expanding 35% with an additional 239 residents to total 929, whereas younger cohorts and young-to-middle adults are projected to decrease.
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 Aug 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 Aug 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.