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The median house price in Cronulla is $3.51m, with units at $1.20m. House values have moved 2.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Cronulla has an estimated 18,723 residents, up from 17,899 at the 2021 Census — a change of 824 people, or 4.6%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 293 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 4,863 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Cronulla has an estimated population of approximately 18,723, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside new addresses verified since the Census. This represents an addition of 824 people (4.6%) compared to the 17,899 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch calculated this adjustment using an estimated resident population of 18,653 based on the ABS ERP data release from June 2025, combined with 293 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census date. With a density of 4,863 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Cronulla ranks in the top 10% among Australian locations evaluated by AreaSearch, underscoring high demand for local land.
The 4.6% post-Census increase places the suburb of Cronulla within 0.5 percentage points of the wider SA4 region (5.1%), highlighting resilient growth fundamentals. Net overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for demographic expansion, generating roughly 73.0% of recent population additions. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline year, while turning to NSW State Government SA2 projections published in 2022 with 2021 as the baseline year for any missing coverage. Age-cohort growth trajectories from these sources are likewise utilized across all localities for 2032 to 2041. In line with wider demographic patterns, future expansion is projected to track slightly below the national median for statistical areas, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an influx of 898 persons into the suburb of Cronulla by 2041, corresponding to a total gain of 4.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
681 new dwellings have been approved in Cronulla over the past five years, an average of 136 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 124 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 19% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 83, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's review of ABS building approval records across statistical areas, Cronulla has recorded roughly 136 residential approvals per year, amounting to approximately 681 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 83 approvals have been logged. With an average intake of merely 0.7 new residents per year per dwelling built across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), newly added residential supply meets or outstrips demand, generating significant choice for purchasers and creating capacity for demographic growth beyond projected figures. Furthermore, newly constructed residences carry an average value of $1,117,000, signaling a clear developer focus on high-end, premium housing.
Commercial construction activity is also robust, with $86.3 million worth of commercial approvals logged in the current financial year. Per-capita building volumes in Cronulla align closely with Greater Sydney, reinforcing steady market dynamics that mirror broader regional trends despite a recent moderation in construction. Detached dwellings represent 19.0% of recent residential development, while medium and high-density formats constitute 81.0%. This emphasis on higher-density living delivers accessible entry options while appealing to investors, downsizers, and entry-level buyers. With roughly 213 people per approval, Cronulla demonstrates the attributes of a low density area. Moving forward, Cronulla is projected to expand by 828 residents by 2041, measured from AreaSearch's most recent quarterly estimate. Current construction trends suggest future residential additions will adequately satisfy demand, supporting favorable market conditions for buyers while potentially facilitating population gains above existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 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 $14.1 billion. 19 are already under construction and 32 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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Urban development, major public works, and planning frameworks play a central role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 significant projects poised to influence the district, including key developments such as VUE Cronulla, Palm Cronulla, Isla Cronulla, and the Port Hacking Estuary Dredging & Beach Nourishment initiative, with prominent schemes outlined 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.
11,682 residents of Cronulla are employed, from a labour force of 12,028. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 71.6%. 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 13,920, 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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Cronulla features a highly qualified labor pool, highlighted by strong participation in professional services, an unemployment rate sitting at just 2.9%, and steady workforce conditions over the prior twelve months, based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 11,682, while the local jobless rate sat 1.3% under the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, accompanied by standard labor force participation of 71.6% (compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney). Census findings indicated that 43.0% of working locals conducted their jobs from home, though this figure was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
The dominant employment sectors for local residents include construction, health care & social assistance, alongside professional & technical services. Construction represents a major local specialty, with worker concentration reaching 1.5 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, retail trade accounts for only 7.1% of employment, lower than the 9.3% observed across Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census count of local workers against resident workers shows that this predominantly residential precinct provides relatively few employment opportunities within its own boundaries. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, which draws from wider statistical regions, shows that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 0.2% while the labour force also grew by 0.2%, resulting in a relatively unchanged unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on anticipated future demand in Cronulla. These outlooks, which span five and ten-year horizons, have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate future growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to Cronulla's current employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.9% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal that the suburb of Cronulla recorded a median taxpayer income of $67,730 and an average of $102,400, placing it in the highest percentile nationwide compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 elevates estimated figures to roughly $74,720 (median) and $112,968 (average) as of March 2026. Individual weekly earnings in the 2021 Census placed in the 90th percentile across Australia at $1,179. In terms of distribution, 33.4% of residents (6,253 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, mirroring the regional proportion of 30.9%.
High-earning households generating over $3,000 weekly comprise 30.8% of the total, underpinning elevated local expenditure. While accommodation costs account for 16.6% of income, strong earning capacity keeps disposable income at the 68th percentile, with the area situated in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
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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According to the latest Census, separate houses made up 20.5% of residential stock in Cronulla, with the remaining 79.5% consisting of alternative formats such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metro Sydney. Outright home ownership reached 34.1%, noticeably exceeding the Sydney metro rate, while mortgaged properties accounted for 24.0% and rental accommodation comprised 41.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment stood at $2,404, lower than the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while weekly median rent reached $500 versus $470 across Sydney metro.
On a nationwide scale, mortgage payments in Cronulla remain substantially higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and median rents sit far above the national mark 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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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 60.5%, comprising couples without children (31.6%), couples with children (20.0%), and single parent households (8.1%). Non-family arrangements account for the other 39.5%, consisting of single-person households at 34.8% and group living situations at 4.7%. The typical household size of 2.1 persons sits below 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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Attainment of higher education qualifications in Cronulla (34.6% of those aged 15+) surpasses the national proportion of 30.4%, pointing to a well-qualified community. Bachelor degrees constitute the primary qualification at 24.3%, with postgraduate awards at 7.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Furthermore, technical and vocational qualifications are well represented, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, broken down into advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (24.3%). Formal study engages 22.8% of the local population. Within this cohort, 5.9% attend primary school, 5.7% are enrolled in secondary education, and 5.1% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cronulla reaches 84 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 4,300 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 connectivity in Cronulla is supported by 84 operational transit stops spanning train, bus, and ferry networks. These facilities are served by 25 distinct routes that provide 4,269 passenger trips every week. Commuter access is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 129 meters. Given the residential orientation of the suburb, private vehicles serve as the main travel method for outward journeys at 83%, followed by train travel at 7% and walking at 6%. Dwellings maintain an average vehicle ownership rate of 1.1 cars.
A substantial 43.0% of the workforce worked from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the pandemic. Transit networks run an average of 609 services each day across all available routes, delivering roughly 50 weekly services per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Cronulla exhibits stellar health metrics in AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality figures and chronic illness rates, recording minimal incidence of common medical conditions across all age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is notably strong, held by approximately 67% of residents (12,596 people), exceeding both the Greater Sydney proportion of 59.9% and the nationwide average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical conditions in the area, recorded among 8.0% and 6.4% of residents, while 72.2% reported having no diagnosed health conditions, compared to 74.6% regionally. The working-age cohort demonstrates strong health with low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 25.7% of the community (4,811 people), well above the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, with senior health indicators remaining particularly favorable and aligning with national benchmarks.
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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Cultural diversity measures in Cronulla sit below broader averages, with Australian-born residents making up 82.2% of the population, Australian citizens comprising 89.4%, and 90.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith at 57.8%, higher than the Greater Sydney level of 49.2%. Looking at parental heritage, English ancestry leads locally at 30.3%, considerably higher than the 19.0% regional proportion, followed by Australian ancestry at 24.4% (compared to 17.8% regionally) and Irish heritage at 11.1% (versus 6.1% regionally). Other distinct cultural groups show minor variations, including French heritage at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% across the region), Russian ancestry at 0.4% (matching the regional 0.4%), and Macedonian background at 0.3% (against 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cronulla is 43. 28.2% 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 demographic profile in the suburb of Cronulla skews older than the broader region. Based on figures updated to August 2026, seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 25.7% of the community compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, whereas young people aged 0 - 24 represent 21.2% versus 30.4% regionally. The median age remains steady at an estimated 43, matching the 2021 Census figure, while standing 6 years above Greater Sydney's Census median of 37 and higher than the Australian median of 38 at the same Census. Since the Census, the sharpest increase occurred in the 65+ demographic, expanding from 21.5% to 25.7%.
Looking ahead to 2041, retirees and elderly residents represent the fastest-growing cohort with an expected gain of 1,950 people (41%) to 6,762, whereas child, youth, and young-to-middle adult demographics are projected to contract.
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) | 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 | Aug 2026 last 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 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 — 293 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,899 at the 2021 Census → 18,723 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 (SAL11120). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.