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The median house price in Concord West is $2.79m, with units at $1.78m. House values have moved 2.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Concord West has an estimated 6,122 residents, down from 6,178 at the 2021 Census. The population has thinned by an average 1.2% a year over five years, slower than 95% of areas nationally. That puts 2,410 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 regional ABS demographic releases alongside post-Census validated address additions, the suburb of Concord West records an estimated population of approximately 6,122 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 56 people (0.9%) compared to the 6,178 people tallied in the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from an estimated resident count of 6,024 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS ERP update in June 2025, combined with 8 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. The suburb's density stands at 2,410 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the top quartile of Australian localities evaluated by AreaSearch.
Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary contributor to local growth, accounting for roughly 84.0% of recent population additions. Demographic modeling incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections by SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, while unrepresented SA2 areas utilise NSW State Government figures released in 2022 against a 2021 baseline. Age-specific rates from these aggregations are also applied across 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, the suburb of Concord West is projected to achieve strong demographic expansion in the upper quartile nationally, expanding by 1,659 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections—an overall rise of 25.5% across the 16 years.
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70 new dwellings have been approved in Concord West over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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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Examining ABS residential approval figures across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch observes that approximately 14 dwellings obtain planning consent annually in Concord West, with about 70 homes approved throughout the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 4 so far in FY-25. Amidst recent demographic contractions, incoming dwelling stock appears aligned with local demand to sustain buyer options, with new homes registering an average expected construction cost of $574,000—moderately higher than regional figures—underscoring a focus on premium builds. Commercial building consents totaled $489,000 this financial year, reinforcing the suburb's predominantly residential character.
Relative to Greater Sydney, building activity across Concord West is markedly subdued (79.0% below regional average per person). Constrained additions of this magnitude often bolster buyer demand and values for established stock. Building rates also trail national benchmarks, reflecting an established urban landscape and potential planning restrictions. Approved construction comprises 27.0% detached dwellings and 73.0% attached dwellings. This transition toward higher-density options delivers attainable price points for downsizers, entry-level purchasers, and investors. Such output diverges noticeably from the existing built environment (currently 79.0% houses), indicating tighter land availability alongside shifting lifestyle needs and affordability pressures. A ratio of approximately 1342 people per approval illustrates an established, mature locality. According to population projections, Concord West is expected to add 1,561 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should residential construction maintain its current pace, additions may fall short of demographic growth, heightening buyer competition and driving upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Concord West
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Concord West, worth an estimated $343 million. A further 75 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $44.6 billion. 20 are already under construction and 26 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 economic and social outcomes are substantially shaped by surrounding civil infrastructure and planning initiatives, with AreaSearch identifying 30 projects poised to influence the suburb. Significant undertakings include Sydney Metro West - Stations Package West, Carter Street Precinct Primary School, Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy - Concord West, and Canopy Concord West, among the prominent works outlined below.
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Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy - Concord West
The Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy (PRCUTS) sets out the NSW Government's 30-year plan for urban renewal along the corridor. The Stage 1 planning proposal for Burwood-Concord and Concord West, which includes new housing, commercial mixed-use centres, and infrastructure, was approved and the LEP gazetted in December 2022. It supports up to 570 new homes, public plazas, active transport links, and aligns with the new Sydney Metro West train station at Burwood North.
Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program
The Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program (PRUAIP) is a 198 million dollar NSW Government initiative revitalizing the 20km Parramatta Road corridor across six local government areas. The program delivers 32 infrastructure projects including over 10,000 new trees, separated cycleways, wider footpaths, and new urban plazas. Major works include the extension of Auburn Park, streetscape improvements in Homebush, and active transport links from Concord to the Bay Run. As of mid-2026, while many streetscape and public art components are complete, key infrastructure stages including pedestrian fencing and signalized crossing upgrades remain under construction in sections like Homebush.
New Primary School and Public Preschool, Carter Street Precinct
New permanent public primary school with an integrated public preschool proposed at 15 Carter Street, Lidcombe, serving the Carter Street Precinct and the wider Sydney Olympic Park area. The 52ha Carter Street urban renewal precinct was rezoned in 2015 and its master plan finalised in December 2020, providing for around 6,200 dwellings, 12,000sqm of retail floorspace, three hectares of open space and a 1.88ha site set aside for a future primary school. The school was an election commitment and is being delivered by School Infrastructure NSW.Planned facilities include a permanent teaching building with classrooms and a support learning unit, an integrated public preschool with multiple classrooms, core facilities including hall, library, COLA and amenities, secure staff and administration areas, open space and sports courts, and a separate car park with pick up and drop off zones. Early planning is complete, covering demographic and community needs analysis, traffic and transport studies, early architectural design and Connecting with Country consultation. The project remains in planning and has been delayed: the school site is to be dedicated to the Department of Education under a State Voluntary Planning Agreement (SVPA-2018-9761, 15-35 Carter Street, Lidcombe), and delays to the developer's planning application have in turn delayed the land transfer. No alternative viable site exists within the Sydney Olympic Park precinct. As an interim measure a fast-tracked upgrade of Newington Public School, which currently serves the precinct's intake area, is anticipated to be complete in late 2027. No delivery program or opening date has been confirmed.
Public Transport Capacity: Parramatta Road and Victoria Road Corridors
NSW Government program to increase public transport capacity and reliability through bus-priority upgrades. Key works include new and extended bus lanes, traffic signal priority, and stop upgrades along the Victoria Road and Parramatta Road corridors. Recent 2026 milestones include safety and accessibility improvements at major intersections such as Victoria Road and Marist Place in Parramatta, and Victoria Road at West Ryde. Completed short-term initiatives include new westbound bus lanes in Petersham, Ashfield, and North Parramatta to support the long-term vision of transforming these roads into vibrant boulevards.
Canopy Concord West
A boutique low-rise development of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments by Eloura overlooking Powells Creek Reserve, close to Concord West Station and local amenities. Construction is nearing completion with move-ins targeted for late 2025.
Canopy
Parkfront apartment development by Eloura comprising 88 dwellings across three 4-storey pavilions beside Powells Creek Reserve. Sales underway with completion targeted for 2025. Recent planning panel modification approved in 2024.
Bridge Road Residences
80-apartment development offering 1-3 bedroom residences with contemporary design, landscaped gardens, and premium finishes. Developed by Ventus with construction by One Way Development & Construction. Located near transport and Sydney Olympic Park in Homebush.
Bennelong Parkway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge
Construction of a new pedestrian and cyclist bridge over Haslams Creek adjacent to the existing Bennelong Parkway vehicle bridge, along with connecting shared paths on either end. This project completes the Homebush Bay Circuit, providing continuous off-road foreshore access between Wentworth Point, Rhodes, and Sydney Olympic Park, enhancing active transport connectivity across the Olympic Peninsula.
3,242 residents of Concord West are employed, from a labour force of 3,321. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 64.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,935, about 113% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Concord West benefits from a highly qualified workforce with substantial professional services representation and a low unemployment rate of 2.4%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area aggregation. In March 2026, 3,242 residents were employed, while local unemployment sat 1.7% under Greater Sydney's 4.1%, and labour participation tracked slightly lower at 64.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records showed a substantial 50.4% of employed residents working from home, reflecting period-specific Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is concentrated primarily in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Conversely, accommodation & food accounts for only 4.1% of working locals, trailing Greater Sydney's 5.8%.
A Census ratio of 0.8 workers for each resident demonstrates substantial local employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS information that was combined from larger statistical regions for the period ending March 2026, revealing that the labour force shrank by 3.4% while employment also fell by 3.3%, which together led to a 0.2 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. This trend stands in contrast to Greater Sydney, where both employment and the labour force each grew by 1.9%, resulting in only a slight drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia published national employment forecasts for Mar-26 that can help illuminate potential future demand in Concord West. These outlooks span five and ten year horizons and were overlaid with the local employment composition to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry segments. When these sector-specific estimates are applied to Concord West's job mix, the area is anticipated to see employment grow by 7.1% over five years and by 14.4% over ten years, though it should be noted that this is a basic weighting exercise intended for illustration and does not incorporate local population projections.
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Median household income in Concord West is $2,354 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $938 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,886 a year against an average of $75,692. The average runs 40% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation metrics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Concord West at elevated levels nationwide. Median taxpayer income stands at $53,886 while average earnings reach $75,692, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $59,447 (median) and $83,503 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local personal, family, and household earnings between the 72nd and 85th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows a leading cohort of 27.5% earning $4000+ weekly (1,683 residents), whereas the wider region peaks in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 30.9%.
Furthermore, 39.4% receive weekly incomes above $3,000, underscoring strong local purchasing capacity. Housing costs consume 13.9% of income, while overall earnings place residents in the 87th percentile for disposable income and the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Concord West had 2,052 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 12% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that residential property in Concord West was composed of 79.1% houses and 20.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 43.9%, well above metropolitan levels, while remaining residences were either mortgaged (31.2%) or rented (24.9%). Median monthly mortgage commitments averaged $3,000, exceeding the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while median weekly rent was $450 against $470 across Sydney metro. Across Australia, Concord West's mortgage repayments surpass the national benchmark of $1,863, with rental costs exceeding the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Concord West counted 2,052 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 86% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 76.9% of households locally, consisting of couples with children (43.3%), couples without children (22.9%), and single parent families (9.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.1%, comprising lone person households (20.5%) and group households (2.6%). The local median household size of 2.8 people exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.2% of adults in Concord West hold a university qualification, including 27.6% with a bachelor degree and 10.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 14.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,283 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,104 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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Local qualifications in Concord West exceed broader averages, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile establishes strong grounding for skilled professional sectors. Bachelor degrees comprise 27.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational training is held by 25.4% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (14.9%). A substantial 32.1% of local residents are actively pursuing formal education. Broken down by level, 10.3% are enrolled in primary schooling, 9.5% in secondary education, and 6.8% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Concord West reaches 48 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 3,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity across Concord West encompasses 48 active transport stops spanning rail and bus services. These stops are served by 16 individual routes providing 3,896 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is strong, with residents averaging 156 meters to their nearest boarding point. As an established commuter area, outgoing journeys rely heavily on private vehicles at 75%, followed by 13% by train and 5% walking. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.3 vehicles. A notable 50.4% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census under prevailing pandemic conditions. Transit services maintain an average volume of 556 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 81 weekly trips per individual stop.
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75.3% of residents in Concord West report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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's evaluation of chronic illness and mortality indicators reveals favorable health metrics throughout Concord West, with minimal illness rates across age brackets and high private insurance membership covering approximately 57% of the population (~3,479 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma represent the leading documented medical conditions, impacting 7.0 and 5.4% of residents respectively, whereas 75.3% reported no chronic medical issues compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age cohorts display excellent health with low chronic illness rates. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 19.4% of the population (1,187 people), above the 15.5% recorded in Greater Sydney, maintaining strong wellness metrics consistent with national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.7% of Concord West residents were born overseas and 38.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (14.4%) and English (14.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is well represented across Concord West, where 35.7% of residents were born overseas and 38.2% use a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation at 66.1%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background, the most prevalent heritages in Concord West are Australian at 14.4%, English at 14.2%, and Italian at 14.1%, which substantially surpasses the regional average of 3.4%. Additional ethnic backgrounds showing above-average local presence include Korean at 2.9% (vs 1.1% regionally), Spanish at 0.9% (vs 0.6%), and Lebanese at 2.7% (vs 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Concord West is 42. 28.6% 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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Concord West exhibits an age structure broadly tracking Greater Sydney benchmarks, with the greatest variance across the four broad cohorts measuring 6.4 percentage points. The median age is an estimated 42 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 5 years above Greater Sydney's median of 37 at that Census. Among broad age brackets, adults aged 25 - 44 expanded from 23.5% at the Census to an estimated 25.0%. Projections to 2041 indicate this 25 - 44 cohort will account for the bulk of population gains, adding 784 residents (51%) to reach 2,314.
The most rapid rate of expansion is expected across the 65+ cohort, rising 59% to 1,890, while younger cohorts are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Concord West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 4 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,178 at the 2021 Census → 6,122 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 (SAL11000). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.