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The median house price in Croydon (NSW) is $2.60m, with units at $890k. House values have moved 4.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Croydon (NSW) has an estimated 11,123 residents, up from 10,755 at the 2021 Census — a change of 368 people, or 3.4%. That puts 4,559 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 Croydon (NSW) has an estimated resident count of roughly 11,123, drawing from AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates and post-Census validated address counts. Compared to the 10,755 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a gain of 368 people (3.4%). This figure builds on the ABS ERP release from June 2025 showing 11,120 residents, alongside 38 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. With a population density of 4,558 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks within the top 10% nationwide according to AreaSearch metrics, highlighting intense local land demand.
Growth has been powered largely by overseas arrivals, who made up about 96.0% of recent population additions. Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) serve as AreaSearch's baseline for each SA2, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific age expansion rates from these series are applied across all locations. Over the coming years, demographic shifts are anticipated to deliver above-median growth relative to statistical regions nationally; specifically, the suburb of Croydon (NSW) is slated to expand by 1,493 persons to 2041 under SA2-level modeling, delivering an overall rise of 13.4% across the 16 years.
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100 new dwellings have been approved in Croydon (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 58% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, running ahead of 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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Residential building approvals across Croydon have averaged approximately 20 dwellings annually according to AreaSearch's review of ABS statistical area records, yielding roughly 100 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 28 residential approvals have been logged. In the wake of previous population contraction, dwelling additions have adequately met demand to maintain a balanced market offering ample options for buyers. Meanwhile, newly approved dwellings show an average construction value of $653,000, marginally exceeding regional benchmarks and pointing toward quality-focused construction. In addition, commercial activity remains subdued, with only $70,000 in commercial approvals registered during the current financial year.
Per capita residential approvals in Croydon sit at roughly half the Greater Sydney benchmark and place the suburb in the 31st percentile nationwide, which tightens buyer choice while bolstering demand across the established housing stock. This below-national-average approval volume highlights the established character of the neighborhood and points to possible planning constraints. Of all new residential approvals, detached dwellings constitute 58.0% and attached formats make up 42.0%, presenting a diverse mix ranging from substantial family residences to accessible, compact formats. A mature market dynamic is further underlined by an approval ratio of about 472 people per approval. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection, Croydon is expected to add 1,490 residents by 2041. Should dwelling construction continue at its present pace, residential development could lag behind population expansion, intensifying competition among prospective purchasers and reinforcing upward price momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Croydon (NSW)
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AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Croydon (NSW), worth an estimated $7.66 billion. A further 85 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $76 billion. 23 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and strategic planning decisions exert a substantial influence on local growth and market performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 39 projects anticipated to shape the surrounding district. Notable initiatives include the Croydon Transport Oriented Development Precinct, The Carlyle Enfield, 15-33 Brighton Avenue Croydon Park, and 137-139 Burwood Road Croydon Park, with significant proposals outlined below.
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Inner West Council Capital Works Program
Inner West Council's ongoing annual capital works program delivering infrastructure renewal and community improvements across the LGA. The 2025-26 program totals $119.6 million in planned works covering parks, playgrounds, roads, footpaths, and community facilities. Active projects include inclusive playground upgrades, civic centre works, sporting amenity upgrades, and road renewals across suburbs including Ashfield, Croydon Park, Dulwich Hill and Leichhardt.
Croydon Transport Oriented Development Precinct
A state-led urban renewal initiative delivering high-density, mixed-use housing around Croydon Station. The project involves two distinct planning frameworks: the NSW Government TOD SEPP controls for the Inner West LGA (commenced early 2025) and a tailored alternative masterplan for the Burwood LGA side, finalised in February 2026. The combined precinct aims to deliver over 4500 new homes over 15 years. Key features include buildings up to 6 storeys near the station, heritage protections for The Strand and Malvern Hill, enhanced active transport links, and a 2 percent affordable housing requirement for large developments.
Burwood Culture House
A new arts and cultural precinct transforming the former Burwood Library car park on the corner of Conder Street and Railway Parade into a city-shaping community hub. Designed by CHROFI with Tyrrell Studio, the facility will include a theatre, studio, two multipurpose halls, a community lounge and a cafe. The surrounding new urban park will feature a public plaza, sloping green lawn, garden terrace, interactive water play, public art and landscaping. A 50-space underground Council car park will replace the displaced surface parking and connect underground to the adjacent 600-space Burwood Place car park.The project forms part of the broader Holdmark Burwood Place mixed-use precinct and is supported by a partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Demolition and the first stage of construction commenced on 29 September 2025.
137-139 Burwood Road Croydon Park
Residential development on major arterial Burwood Road providing mixed residential opportunities.
Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion
The Sydenham to Bankstown conversion involves upgrading 13km of the T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards. As of May 2026, the project is in a final testing and construction 'blitz', with conversion works over 85% complete. Key milestones include the opening of the Bankstown Station transport hub in March 2026 and the installation of over 1,100 fixed gap fillers. Testing has entered a rigorous phase to validate signalling and platform screen doors, with passenger services scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026.
379-381 Liverpool Road Residential Development
Approved development for demolition of existing structures and construction of two residential flat buildings of 6 storeys consisting of 60 dwellings over basement and at grade car parking and two multi dwelling housing buildings of two to three storeys consisting of 6 dwellings with associated car parking and landscaping. Project received deferred commencement consent in December 2016 but construction has not yet commenced.
The Carlyle Enfield
A boutique 6-storey apartment development in Sydney's Inner West offering 32 modern one- and two-bedroom residences with high-quality finishes, open-plan layouts, premium materials, private balconies, communal rooftop garden, four ground-floor commercial spaces, and basement parking. Located between Burwood and Strathfield with easy access to Henley Park, Enfield Aquatic Centre, cafes, schools, and public transport.
Strathfield Town Centre Masterplan
Council-led masterplan to guide renewal of the Strathfield Town Centre, including Strathfield Square and Strathfield Plaza precincts. Hassell leads the multi-disciplinary team preparing the draft masterplan. A Key Directions Report outlining ten key directions was publicly exhibited until July 2025 with submissions closed 18 July 2025. Focus areas include improved public spaces and pedestrian connections, a more vibrant retail and dining offer, integrated transport access, and a greener, more inclusive town centre. The final masterplan will inform any future amendments to the Strathfield Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plan.
5,810 residents of Croydon (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 6,041. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 62.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,476, about 85% 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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Workforce analysis from AreaSearch statistical area datasets highlights a highly qualified local talent pool with pronounced strength in technology, alongside an unemployment rate standing at only 3.8%. A total of 5,810 local residents were employed as of March 2026, while local unemployment sat 0.3% under the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%; however, the suburb's participation rate of 62.5% trailed well behind Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Furthermore, Census returns showed an elevated 53.1% of workers operating from home, an outcome that should be viewed alongside Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
Croydon displays a strong industry concentration in education & training, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional proportion. In contrast, construction accounts for a smaller share locally at 6.4%, below the regional norm of 8.6%. A comparison between Census working numbers and the resident headcount indicates that this predominantly residential suburb provides a limited volume of local jobs. According to AreaSearch's synthesis of ABS and SALM data from broader statistical boundaries, the 12 months to March 2026 saw local labor supply contract by 1.8% and total employment drop by 1.5%, which lowered the jobless rate by 0.4 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment expanded by 1.9%, the labor force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment edged down slightly. Looking ahead, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 offer guidance on future labor demand when projected onto the local industry structure across five- and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge by sector. Applying these sectoral paths to Croydon's workforce distribution indicates potential local job increases of 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note that this illustrative weighting exercise excludes localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Croydon (NSW) is $2,157 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $835 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,480 a year against an average of $77,952. 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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Postcode ATO records aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the suburb of Croydon recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $56,480 and an average of $77,952. While well above the Australian benchmark, these levels trail Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, March 2026 earnings are modeled at approximately $62,309 (median) and $85,997 (average). In the 2021 Census, household earnings stood in the 75th percentile ($2,157 weekly) and individual income sat in the 56th percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 28.4% of residents (3,158 individuals), mirroring the broader regional share of 30.9%. High earners contribute solid economic strength, with 35.1% of households earning more than $3,000 per week to support retail expenditure. Accommodation costs absorb 16.4% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income in the 75th percentile and place the area within the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Croydon (NSW) had 3,691 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 55% detached houses and 27% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,700 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.9%. 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, Croydon's housing landscape consisted of 54.9% standalone houses and 45.1% semi-detached, apartment, and other residential formats, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternate structures across the Sydney metropolitan area. Full home ownership was significantly higher in Croydon at 36.2% than the metropolitan benchmark, with mortgaged properties making up 33.0% and rental accommodation accounting for 30.9%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,700, outstripping the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while weekly median rent reached $480 against $470 across Sydney metro. On a national level, Croydon's mortgage payments vastly exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and local rental costs sit well above the $375 national figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Croydon (NSW) counted 3,691 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 23% 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 constitute the vast majority of local domestic arrangements at 73.2%, consisting of couples with children (37.6%), couples without children (23.3%), and single parent households (10.9%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 26.8%, driven by single-person residences at 22.7% and group living arrangements at 4.1%. The typical household accommodates 2.7 people, matching the Greater Sydney standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.9% of adults in Croydon (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 28.3% with a bachelor degree and 13.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 11.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,345 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,119 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary qualification levels in Croydon substantially outstrip state and national standards, with 44.9% of persons aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This pronounced academic background underpins a strong position in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 28.3%, alongside postgraduate degrees at 13.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Technical and trade credentials represent 21.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (11.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 30.2% of residents participating in education.
Primary schooling accounts for 8.4% of the population, tertiary studies comprise 7.9%, and 7.8% are undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Croydon (NSW) reaches 92 stops on 44 routes, timetabled for about 4,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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The public transit network serving Croydon comprises 92 operational stops across bus and rail modes. A total of 44 transit routes run through these locations, delivering 4,807 passenger trips each week. Transit proximity is outstanding, with residents living an average distance of 141 meters from their nearest boarding point. As an outward-commuting residential community, private vehicles remain the dominant travel mode at 68%, followed by 19% utilizing trains and 6% walking. Vehicle availability averages 1.0 per household, below the broader regional standard. At the 2021 Census, a substantial 53.1% of workers reported working remotely, a pattern influenced by pandemic-related settings.
Transit services run at an average rate of 686 trips daily across the entire network, providing roughly 52 trips per stop on a weekly basis.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.6% of residents in Croydon (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Croydon demonstrates favorable health indicators across all age brackets based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness incidence, with below-average disease rates observed across both younger and older cohorts. Private healthcare coverage is high, encompassing roughly 58% of the local population (~6,419 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most frequently recorded chronic ailments, affecting 6.6 and 6.2% of residents respectively, while 72.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, relative to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age cohorts exhibit solid health profiles with minimal chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 20.7% of the suburb (2,302 people), noticeably above the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, and maintain strong health outcomes that align closely with national general population metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.9% of Croydon (NSW) residents were born overseas and 46.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (18.5%) and Australian (14.0%). 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 Croydon, where 42.9% of residents were born outside Australia and 46.7% use a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 51.1% of the community. In addition, Buddhism shows a notable presence, accounting for 5.1% of residents compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Examining ancestral backgrounds based on parents' country of birth, Chinese heritage ranks highest at 18.5% of the local population, more than double the regional share of 8.4%. Australian ancestry follows at 14.0%, while English ancestry represents 13.8%, significantly below the regional figure of 19.0%.
Other distinct community segments include Lebanese heritage at 4.5% (against 2.6% regionally), Korean ancestry at 1.6% (compared to 1.1%), and Croatian background at 1.4% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Croydon (NSW) is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.0% 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 distribution in Croydon skews older than the Greater Sydney norm. In AreaSearch's August 2026 estimates, residents aged 65+ account for 20.7% of the population compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while individuals aged 25 - 44 represent 27.7% against 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 41, down from 42 at the 2021 Census and 4 years above Greater Sydney's median of 37 from that same Census. Middle-aged and early-retiree demographics (45 - 64) have decreased from 26.3% at the Census to an estimated 24.1%. Projections to 2041 indicate that the 65+ age group will experience the greatest expansion, adding 1,291 residents (56%) to reach 3,593, whereas cohorts of children, young adults, and mature adults aged 45 - 64 are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Croydon (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 7 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 38 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,755 at the 2021 Census → 11,123 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 (SAL11135). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.