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The median house price in Crows Nest (NSW) is $2.73m, with units at $998k. House values have moved 0.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Crows Nest (NSW) has an estimated 5,512 residents, up from 4,974 at the 2021 Census — a change of 538 people, or 10.8%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. 188 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 69.0% of that increase. That puts 7,253 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 evaluations combining ABS regional population releases and post-Census address validations, the suburb of Crows Nest (NSW) has an estimated population of approximately 5,512 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 538 people (10.8%) compared to the 4,974 people counted during the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an estimated resident base of 5,493 identified through the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 188 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. With 7,252 persons per square kilometer, local density ranks within the highest 10% of areas assessed nationwide by AreaSearch, underscoring intense competition for land.
Furthermore, the 10.8% expansion recorded in the suburb of Crows Nest (NSW) since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA4 region (5.9%) and the surrounding SA3 district. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary catalyst, delivering around 69.0% of all recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Crows Nest (NSW) incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modelling using a 2022 baseline, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are extended across the district. Looking forward to 2041, population growth is projected to place in the lower quartile of statistical divisions nationally, expanding by 213 persons under aggregated SA2-level estimates to achieve a 3.5% total increase across the 16 years.
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262 new dwellings have been approved in Crows Nest (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 52 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 49 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 4% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, 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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ABS building approval statistics reviewed by AreaSearch across statistical divisions indicate that Crows Nest registered an average of approximately 52 residential approvals annually, yielding roughly 262 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 22 approvals have been documented. With around 1.5 new residents added each year per completed dwelling across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), construction volume aligns closely with demographic demand to support a balanced market. Meanwhile, an average estimated construction cost of $784,000 per dwelling demonstrates that developers are prioritizing the higher-end, premium residential tier.
Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $376.1 million during this financial year, underscoring robust commercial investment. Per capita residential construction in Crows Nest exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark by 218.0%, broadening available housing choices. The mix of new building approvals consists of 4.0% detached dwellings alongside 96.0% medium and high-density housing. This heavy orientation toward higher-density properties provides accessible entry points that appeal to first-home purchasers, downsizers, and investors. The district records about 87 people per dwelling approval, reflecting sustained market expansion. Moving toward 2041, Crows Nest is forecast to add 194 residents relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Ongoing construction activity appears well positioned to satisfy this future housing demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling residential growth to surpass baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Crows Nest (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Crows Nest (NSW), worth an estimated $3.55 billion. A further 94 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $41.5 billion. 28 are already under construction and 51 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has identified 46 projects anticipated to influence the local area, headlined by key undertakings such as Falcon & Alexander (Five Ways), Hume Place, The Collective, and the Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade.
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Falcon & Alexander (Five Ways)
A $640 million, 22-storey mixed-use development at the Five Ways intersection in Crows Nest, comprising 188 apartments (140 market and 48 affordable housing), a 100-room boutique hotel, ground-floor retail and commercial premises within a 3-storey podium, and seven basement levels. Designed by Turner Studio, the project is located a five-minute walk from Crows Nest Metro Station. Approved by the NSW Independent Planning Commission (SSD-66826207) in December 2024, with construction commenced in 2025.
Falcon & Alexander, Crows Nest by Deicorp
Deicorp's $640M landmark mixed-use development at the Five Ways junction in Crows Nest. The 22-storey building, designed by Turner Studio, delivers 188 apartments (48 affordable) above a 100-room boutique hotel, ground-floor retail and dining, a resident Skygarden, and seven basement levels of parking. Approved by the NSW IPC on 23 December 2024 and under construction, the project sits a five-minute walk from Crows Nest Metro Station.
Canopy Crows Nest
Architectural benchmark development in Crows Nest offering ten architecturally stunning terraces designed for both families and downsizers. Located near the new Metro Station in transforming Crows Nest area.
Hume Place
Mixed-use over-station development directly above Crows Nest Metro Station. The precinct comprises four buildings across three sites delivering approximately 600 apartments in total. Stage 1 'Elevate' (130 apartments, 1-3 bedroom, designed by Woods Bagot) received detailed design approval from the Independent Planning Commission in April 2025 and is now selling, with construction expected to commence late 2025 and complete mid-2027. Stage 2 (Site A) involves two build-to-rent towers and an additional mixed-use tower, with a Detailed State Significant Development Application (SSD-75660711) lodged in late 2025 and under assessment as at mid-2025.The precinct includes ground-floor retail, wellness facilities, co-working spaces and a proposed 15 per cent affordable housing allocation for key and essential workers, managed by Evolve Housing. Developed by Third.i Group and Phoenix Property Investors in partnership with Transport for NSW / Sydney Metro.
St Leonards and Crows Nest 2036 Plan
The St Leonards and Crows Nest 2036 Plan is a comprehensive NSW Government planning framework coordinating transit-oriented growth around the St Leonards train station and Crows Nest Metro station. The blueprint establishes guidelines to support approximately 6,680 new homes, significant commercial floor space, community infrastructure, and new public open spaces. The plan is fully adopted and guides active rezoning and development approvals across the Pacific Highway corridor.
The Pagewood St Leonards
The Pagewood St Leonards is a 35-level luxury residential tower by Poly Australia at 572-580 Pacific Highway, delivering 198 high-rise apartments with harbour and city views, resort-style resident amenities and activated ground-floor retail space.
The Collective
Mixed-use precinct spanning 10,000 square metres across several sites and street frontages in St Leonards. Stage one delivers 93 luxury apartments across 16 levels, designed by Team2 with interiors by DBI and built by Westbourne. Developed by TWT Property Group, the development integrates ground-floor retail and commercial space with public artwork by Mel O'Callaghan. Located a 3-minute walk from Crows Nest Metro and minutes from St Leonards train station. Apartments range from 1 to 4 bedrooms with prices from $935,000 to $3.9 million.
286-294 Pacific Highway Mixed-Use Development
Partial demolition of heritage item and construction of 13 storey mixed use building comprising 61 apartments (58 x 3 bed and 3 x 4 bed units) and ground level retail.
3,709 residents of Crows Nest (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 3,834. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 79.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Workforce metrics compiled by AreaSearch show that Crows Nest benefits from an exceptionally qualified labour pool with notable depth in the tech industry, a jobless rate of just 3.3%, and annual employment growth estimated at 2.6%. As of March 2026, 3,709 residents are employed, while the local unemployment rate sits 0.9% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Labour force participation reaches an elevated 79.6% relative to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records also revealed that 65.5% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Local resident employment is heavily clustered in professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Specialization is especially pronounced in professional & technical fields, where the local concentration is 1.9 times the broader metropolitan average. Conversely, construction accounts for a comparatively small share of local workers at 4.4%, compared to 8.6% in Greater Sydney. A ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident at the time of the Census highlights an above-average volume of employment positions within the immediate area. Analysis of SALM and ABS figures by AreaSearch reveals that across the year leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 2.6% while the labour supply expanded by 2.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% gain in employment and a 1.9% rise in the labour force, accompanied by a slight decrease in joblessness. Applying Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 industry-level projections to the local workforce composition provides potential demand trajectories, showing expected employment gains of 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years for Crows Nest (derived via simple weighted extrapolation, excluding localized demographic adjustments), against nationwide expectations of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.
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Median household income in Crows Nest (NSW) is $2,614 a week (about $136,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,657 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $85,220 a year against an average of $130,035. The average runs 53% 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Crows Nest within the topmost percentile nationally. Taxpayers in the suburb of Crows Nest report a median income of $85,220 and an average income of $130,035, comfortably exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Factoring in 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 elevates estimated values to approximately $94,015 (median) and $143,455 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms top-tier standing, with personal, family, and household earnings ranking between the 92nd and 99th percentiles nationwide.
Around 33.3% of the community (1,835 individuals) earn $4000+ per week, contrasting with regional distributions where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 30.9%. Overall, 45.9% of residents earn more than $3,000 weekly, reflecting significant local spending power. Even though housing expenses absorb 18.2% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 90th percentile, supported by a SEIFA income placement in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Crows Nest (NSW) had 2,364 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 11% detached houses and 61% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 55% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,033 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.8%. 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 the housing stock in Crows Nest consists of 11.2% houses and 88.7% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands at 20.3%, trailing metropolitan levels, while 24.6% of homes are mortgaged and 55.0% are occupied by tenants. Typical monthly mortgage payments reach $3,033 and median weekly rents sit at $550, compared to Sydney metro averages of $2,427 and $470 respectively. Both metrics markedly exceed the national median mortgage payment of $1,863 and median weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Crows Nest (NSW) counted 2,364 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,620 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 56.8% of local households, consisting of couples without children (29.3%), couples with children (20.6%), and single parent families (6.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 43.2%, comprising lone person households (38.5%) and group households (4.7%). The typical household comprises 2.0 people, which is more compact than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
64.3% of adults in Crows Nest (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 40.4% with a bachelor degree and 19.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 8.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 910 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,196 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment among Crows Nest residents is exceptionally high, with 64.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, substantially above the 32.2% seen in NSW and 30.4% in Australia. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 40.4%, postgraduate degrees comprise 19.4%, and graduate diplomas account for 4.5%. Technical and vocational credentials make up 18.4% of qualifications for those aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (8.4%). Formal study engages 23.3% of the local populace. This cohort is distributed across tertiary education (6.6%), primary schooling (6.3%), and secondary schooling (4.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Crows Nest (NSW) reaches 38 stops on 52 routes, timetabled for about 9,100 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 0.4 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 transit networks in Crows Nest feature 38 active transport stops across light rail and bus services, accommodating 52 individual routes that deliver 9,121 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is very convenient, with an average distance of 129 meters to the closest stop. Reflecting its residential character, outbound journeys dominate commuting patterns, led by private vehicles at 48%, walking at 22%, and bus transit at 14%. Vehicle ownership sits below regional norms at 0.4 per dwelling, while 65.5% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census under pandemic conditions.
Transit schedules provide an average of 1,303 daily trips across all operating routes, which translates to roughly 240 weekly trips per active stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.8% of residents in Crows Nest (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 1.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 78.1% 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 assessments by AreaSearch based on chronic disease rates and mortality figures reveal excellent wellness benchmarks in Crows Nest across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, encompassing roughly 78% of all residents (4,304 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent health conditions locally, diagnosed in 7.4% and 7.6% of the population respectively. Overall, 76.8% of residents report no chronic health conditions, outperforming the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney. Working-age cohorts exhibit strong health profiles with minimal illness, while the 11.9% of residents aged 65 and over (655 people)—below the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%—maintain robust health outcomes aligned with national upper tiers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.0% of Crows Nest (NSW) residents were born overseas and 25.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.7%) and Australian (17.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Crows Nest, where 41.0% of the populace was born overseas and 25.8% speak a non-English language in their homes. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 38.4% of residents. In relative terms, Judaism shows a notable local concentration, representing 1.2% of the population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplaces, the most common lineages in Crows Nest are English (23.7%), Australian (17.7%), and Other (12.0%). Distinct concentrations also emerge for French heritage at 1.4% (against 0.5% regionally), Polish at 1.1% (against 0.6%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Crows Nest (NSW) is 36. 32.6% 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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The age profile in Crows Nest tilts strongly towards younger adults. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates show that 45.4% of residents belong to the 25 - 44 age cohort, compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney, while individuals aged 0 - 24 represent 20.9% locally versus 30.4% regionally. The median age remains at an estimated 36 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 1 year below the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that time. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 10.3% to an estimated 11.9%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that older cohorts (65+) will drive most demographic growth, adding 251 residents (38%) to reach 907, while young to middle-aged adults alongside children and young adults are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Crows Nest (NSW)
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 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 | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 17 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 — 188 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,974 at the 2021 Census → 5,512 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 (SAL11132). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.