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The median house price in Cronulla is $3.42m, with units at $1.20m. House values have moved 2.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Cronulla has an estimated 18,704 residents, up from 17,899 at the 2021 Census — a change of 805 people, or 4.5%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 296 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 4,858 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 assessments of ABS population figures for the surrounding region, combined with updated addresses confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Cronulla has an estimated population of 18,704 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 805 residents (4.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 17,899 residents. The figure is derived from a resident headcount of 18,656, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 296 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 4,858 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest 10% of territory assessments by AreaSearch and highlighting the intense demand for local land.
The post-census expansion rate of 4.5% in the suburb of Cronulla trails the broader SA4 region (5.0%) by only 0.5 percentage points, showing robust growth indicators. Net overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for approximately 73.0% of the total population growth over recent periods. Projections for each SA2 zone published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as their baseline, are integrated into the AreaSearch models. For SA2 areas where this dataset is unavailable, the 2022 NSW State Government projections based on 2021 numbers are applied instead. Age-specific growth percentages from these projections are also factored in for all locations spanning the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, the suburb of Cronulla is projected to experience population growth slightly below the national median for similar areas. The aggregated SA2 calculations suggest the suburb of Cronulla will add 935 residents by 2041, representing a total population increase of 4.7% over the 16 years.
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658 new dwellings have been approved in Cronulla over the past five years, an average of 131 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 128 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 16% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 79, 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 regional ABS building approvals shows that the suburb of Cronulla averages approximately 131 residential approvals annually. This totals 658 residential permits issued over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), with 73 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. Because the area added an average of only 0.7 residents per year for each completed residence over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), construction levels are matching or outstripping local demand, offering prospective buyers more choices and enabling population growth to potentially outpace forecasts. Meanwhile, new housing projects carry an average construction value of $1,339,000, showing that developers are focusing on the high-end luxury market.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $86.3 million in the current financial year, indicating strong corporate investment locally. Compared directly to Greater Sydney, the rate of construction per resident in the suburb of Cronulla is comparable, maintaining a balanced property market aligned with regional trends. Newly approved projects consist of 16.0% standalone houses and 84.0% multi-unit or medium-to-high density housing. This concentration of high-density properties provides cheaper points of entry and draws interest from investors, downsizers, and first-time buyers. With roughly 127 people for every housing permit, the suburb of Cronulla displays the traits of a low-density community. Based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, the suburb of Cronulla is projected to add 887 residents by 2041. Given ongoing construction trends, the supply of new housing should comfortably satisfy demand, which creates favorable conditions for purchasers and could support population expansion that exceeds current forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cronulla, worth an estimated $1.03 billion. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.1 billion. 19 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are major drivers of local growth. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that are expected to impact the suburb of Cronulla. Key local projects include VUE Cronulla, Palm Cronulla, Isla Cronulla, and Port Hacking Estuary Dredging & Beach Nourishment, with details of the most significant developments listed below.
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VUE Cronulla
A landmark 350 million AUD mixed-use urban renewal development featuring two eight-storey towers over a double-storey podium. It comprises 112 luxury apartments (1-4 bedrooms and penthouses), 880 sqm of commercial space, and 3,000 sqm of retail space, anchored by Sydney's largest Harris Farm Markets. Designed by PBD Architects with interiors by Mim Design, it includes resort-style amenities such as a north-facing pool, open-air gym, sauna, and a communal terrace. The project is currently under construction by Decode.
Port Hacking Estuary Dredging & Beach Nourishment
Ongoing environmental and navigational management project focused on the Port Hacking Estuary. The initiative involves periodic maintenance dredging of the navigation channel and beach nourishment to address sand build-up, improve marine access, and mitigate coastal erosion. As of 2026, planning continues for long-term dredging strategies, including the development of the Waterways Management Plan for integrated catchment areas.
Isla Cronulla
Isla Cronulla (also known as Isla South Cronulla Beach) is a luxury beachfront residential development featuring 12 exclusive whole-floor apartments in a boutique building opposite Cronulla Beach. Each residence offers panoramic ocean views, private lift access, premium Gaggenau appliances, Dolomite stone finishes, European oak flooring, and interiors by Coco Republic. Designed by IDA Architects for developer Skymark Group.
97-105 Gerrale Street Cronulla
A nine-storey mixed-use development in Cronulla town centre, featuring 30 apartments (2 two-bedroom and 28 three-bedroom units) with heritage facade retention. Designed by Vic Lake Architects, the project includes commercial spaces and aims to enhance connectivity and local amenities.
3 Ewos Parade Cronulla
A five-storey residential flat building comprising 16 apartments, replacing existing structures. The development features a contemporary coastal design, offering quality residential accommodation while preserving the coastal character of Cronulla.
Palm Cronulla
Palm Cronulla is a $100 million nine-storey mixed-use development by Sammut Group in partnership with Alceon Group, comprising ground-floor retail tenancies, three levels of basement parking, and 24 luxury apartments. Located 110 metres from Cronulla Beach, the project features panoramic ocean views, sculptural architecture with undulating contours, bronze battens, and lush subtropical landscaping. Designed by PBD Architects and Mim Design, it uses refined coastal contemporary materials to create sophisticated homes with high-end fixtures, generous outdoor spaces, and connections to nature.
Cronulla Esplanade Extension
Extension of Cronulla Esplanade to Hungry Point Reserve capturing spectacular views with new coastal walkways, viewing platforms, cafe facilities and enhanced beach access. Enhanced public access to coastal views and heritage interpretation, reflecting on rich Aboriginal and recent history of the area. Extension of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure along foreshore enhances recreational opportunities.
North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club Renewal
Renewal and upgrade of the North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club facilities including new training rooms, equipment storage, community spaces and enhanced beach patrol capabilities. Reclassification and upgrade of community land for expanded surf life saving facilities with improved amenities, training facilities and community access to beach safety services.
11,678 residents of Cronulla are employed, from a labour force of 12,025. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 71.5%. 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 13,902, about 74% 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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The suburb of Cronulla has a highly qualified workforce, with a strong contingent of professional services workers, an unemployment rate of only 2.9%, and steady jobs data over the past year according to statistical area aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 11,678, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.2% lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is typical, recorded at 71.5% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a substantial 43.0% of the local workforce worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restrictions.
The major employment sectors for residents are building and construction, medical and social services, and professional and technical services. The workforce is highly concentrated in construction, representing 1.5 times the regional average. By contrast, retail trade is underrepresented, employing 7.1% of working residents compared to the Greater Sydney average of 9.3%. Comparing the resident workforce against local jobs indicates that this primarily residential locality provides limited employment opportunities within its own boundaries. According to SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across wider regions, employment in the suburb of Cronulla rose by 0.3% and the total labor force grew by 0.2% during the year ending March 2026, which kept the local unemployment rate steady. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% expansion in its labor force, alongside a minor decline. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future employment trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with the local worker profile to estimate future growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary widely by industry. Applying these trends to the local employment structure suggests that resident employment will grow by 6.9% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this weighting is for illustrative purposes and excludes local population projections).
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Median household income in Cronulla is $2,058 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,179 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,730 a year against an average of $102,400. The average runs 51% 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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Data from the ATO for the financial year 2023 indicates that the suburb of Cronulla has exceptionally high incomes relative to national standards, showing a median income of $67,730 and an average of $102,400. In comparison, Greater Sydney averages $83,003 with a median of $60,817. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, local incomes are estimated at approximately $74,720 (median) and $112,968 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual earnings at the 90th percentile nationally, with a median weekly income of $1,179.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket contains 33.4% of residents (6,247 individuals), which is close to the regional rate of 30.9%. A substantial 30.8% of individuals earn weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, pointing to wealth that drives local commercial trade. Expensive housing costs take up 16.6% of income, but high overall earnings place disposable income in the 68th percentile, and the local SEIFA income score is in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cronulla had 8,019 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 21% detached houses and 73% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,404 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing profiles in the suburb of Cronulla at the time of the latest Census consisted of 20.5% standalone homes and 79.5% other residential structures (including townhouses, flats, and alternative dwellings), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across Greater Sydney. Homeownership in the suburb of Cronulla was higher than the Sydney metropolitan rate at 34.1%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 24.0% and rented properties made up 41.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment was below the metropolitan Sydney average at $2,404, while the median weekly rent was $500, compared to regional averages of $2,427 and $470.
Globally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Cronulla are higher than the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cronulla counted 8,019 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 60.5% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 20.0%, couples without children at 31.6%, and single parent households at 8.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.5%, with lone person households at 34.8% and group living situations at 4.7%. The local median household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.6% of adults in Cronulla hold a university qualification, including 24.3% with a bachelor degree and 7.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 24.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 953 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,091 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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University attainment in the suburb of Cronulla, representing 34.6% of residents aged 15+, is slightly higher than the national average of 30.4%, showing competitive educational backgrounds. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 24.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 7.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Practical and technical qualifications are also common, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.6% and certificates at 24.3%. A significant 22.8% of the population is enrolled in formal studies. This comprises 5.9% in primary schooling, 5.7% in high schools, and 5.1% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cronulla reaches 81 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 4,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 services in the suburb of Cronulla consist of 81 stops, including ferry, train, and bus options. These stops are served by 26 routes, which provide a total of 4,650 passenger trips per week. Transport links are good, with residents living an average of 129 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a residential community, most workers commute out of the area. Private vehicles are the main form of transport, used by 83% of commuters, while 7% travel by train and 6% walk. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 cars per household.
A high proportion of residents, 43.0%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions. Public transport services average 664 trips per day across all local routes, which represents approximately 57 weekly trips per stop.
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72.2% of residents in Cronulla report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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 data shows excellent results across the suburb of Cronulla, as indicated by low mortality rates and minimal chronic health issues across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 67% of the population (12,584 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common chronic illnesses in the area are arthritis and asthma, which affect 8.0% and 6.4% of residents, respectively. A total of 72.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The working-age population is healthy, with low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 26.2% of the local population (4,900 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior health outcomes are strong, and national health rankings for seniors match those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cronulla is largely Australian-born, at 82.2% of residents, with 9.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.3%) and Australian (24.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Cronulla has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 82.2% of the population born in Australia, 89.4% holding citizenship, and 90.6% speaking only English at home. The largest religious group is Christianity, representing 57.8% of residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. English ancestry is the most common heritage in the suburb of Cronulla, representing 30.3% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 19.0%. Australian heritage is claimed by 24.4% of residents, compared to the regional average of 17.8%, and Irish ancestry is claimed by 11.1% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 6.1%.
There are also differences in other backgrounds: French ancestry represents 0.7% of the suburb of Cronulla (compared to 0.5% regionally), Russian ancestry is 0.4% (compared to 0.4%), and Macedonian ancestry is 0.3% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cronulla is 43. 27.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 43 in the suburb of Cronulla is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is large, representing 14.2% of the population, while the 5 - 14 group is small, at 6.6%, compared to Greater Sydney. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 6.0% to 8.5% of the population, and the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 12.4% to 14.2%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.3% to 11.1%, and the 55 to 64 age group has fallen from 14.4% to 13.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, projections show shifts in the local age profile. The 85+ demographic is expected to grow by 851 people (130%), increasing from 654 to 1,506. The combined 65+ age cohorts are projected to account for 94% of total population growth. By contrast, the 45 to 54 and 15 to 24 demographics are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cronulla
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 21 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 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 — 296 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,899 at the 2021 Census → 18,704 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 (SAL11120). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.