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The median house price in Croydon Park (NSW) is $2.01m, with units at $792k. House values have moved 2.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Croydon Park (NSW) has an estimated 11,025 residents, up from 10,929 at the 2021 Census. That puts 4,324 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 data from ABS population tracking for the surrounding region, combined with fresh location checks validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Croydon Park (NSW) records an estimated residency of 11,025 individuals as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 96 people (0.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,929 people. This adjustment is derived from the resident cohort of 11,019, calculated by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an extra 69 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This size of community translates to a density proportion of 4,323 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of nationwide zones evaluated by AreaSearch, signifying that local land is a highly coveted asset. Inbound relocation from abroad was the main element of local expansion, accounting for approximately 86.0% of total demographic gains during recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia forecast models for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 boundaries lack this information, AreaSearch incorporates NSW State Government SA2 forecasts, published in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Expansion proportions across age brackets from these models are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Reviewing forward demographics, a population rise slightly below the median of national statistical districts is anticipated, with the suburb of Croydon Park (NSW) predicted to grow by 935 persons to 2041 using combined SA2-level forecasts, showing a cumulative rise of 8.4% across the 16 years.
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105 new dwellings have been approved in Croydon Park (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 67% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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 reviews of ABS residential construction permits allocated from statistical districts, Croydon Park has registered approximately 21 new homes approved per year, amounting to a total of 105 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. Because the area has seen a shrinking population, housing availability has remained sufficient relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with diverse choices for buyers, while incoming dwellings are built at a mean worth of $672,000, showing that developers are targeting the high-end category with premium structures.
Furthermore, $18.7 million in commercial development permits have been registered this financial year, showing moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Croydon Park shows substantially lower development volumes (61.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, though development activity has picked up in recent periods. This volume is also under the national average, highlighting the established nature of the area and indicating possible planning restrictions. Recent building completions consist of 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points, from family homes to more affordable compact living. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (48.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures.At around 374 people per approval, Croydon Park indicates a mature market. Future projections show Croydon Park adding 929 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Croydon Park (NSW), worth an estimated $58 million. A further 110 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $94.8 billion. 30 are already under construction and 44 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 10 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Enfield Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, The Carlyle Enfield, Sydney Metro City and Southwest, and 27 Mitchell Street Croydon Park, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail extension connecting Chatswood to Bankstown via the Sydney CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section, featuring a new harbour crossing and seven CBD stations, opened on 19 August 2024. The final stage involves converting the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards between Sydenham and Bankstown, upgrading 11 stations with platform screen doors, lifts, and full accessibility. The T3 line closed in September 2024 to enable conversion works. Following delays caused by over 130 days of industrial action, the Sydenham to Bankstown section is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026.End-to-end high-speed testing at up to 100km/h commenced in November 2025, and the first full-length test run from Tallawong to Bankstown was completed in January 2026. The Bankstown Station transit interchange and community precinct opened in March 2026. When complete, the M1 Line will span 66km with 31 stations, running every four minutes in peak.
15-33 Brighton Avenue Croydon Park
Multi-unit residential development project on Brighton Avenue, Croydon Park. Planning proposal adopted by Canterbury-Bankstown Council for high density residential development of small industrial site surrounded by residential uses.
27 Mitchell Street Croydon Park
Residential development project at former Flower Power site, 27 Mitchell Street, Croydon Park. Planning proposal approved for rezoning from light industrial to general residential with potential for 239 new homes.
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.
Belmore Sydney Metro Station Upgrade
The upgrade of the 130-year-old Belmore Station is part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project. It involves converting the existing T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards, featuring the installation of platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers for level access, and heritage restoration of station buildings. As of May 2026, the project is in the final testing and commissioning phase, with intensive weekend closures scheduled through July to facilitate trial running and system integration before services commence in the second half of 2026.
Campsie Station Metro Upgrade
The Campsie Station upgrade is a critical part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project, transforming the T3 Bankstown Line. The project involves installing platform screen doors, level access between platforms and trains, and new lifts. As of early 2026, the project is in the final stages of construction with intensive dynamic train testing and station fit-outs. The upgrade ensures the station meets modern metro standards, providing high-frequency services every four minutes during peak periods and improved pedestrian connectivity to the surrounding precinct.
Campsie Hub
Construction of a new multi-purpose civic hub including the Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre, Customer Service Centre, community meeting spaces, civic facilities, public plaza, cafe and a standalone Music Centre with recording and rehearsal spaces. Demolition works and enabling activities have commenced ahead of the main redevelopment.
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.
5,355 residents of Croydon Park (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 5,610. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 60.2%. 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 8,835, about 80% 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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Croydon Park possesses a highly trained workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 5,355 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.4% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (60.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 49.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical.
The area demonstrates particularly notable concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. On the other hand, manufacturing is under-represented, with only 4.2% of Croydon Park's workforce compared to 5.7% in Greater Sydney. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, the labour force decreased by 2.8% while employment declined by 2.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. This compares to Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 1.9%, labour force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment fell marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Croydon Park. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Croydon Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Croydon Park (NSW) is $1,843 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $807 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,167 a year against an average of $71,216. 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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The suburb of Croydon Park's income level is higher than average nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Croydon Park's median income among taxpayers is $54,167 and the average income stands at $71,216, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $59,757 (median) and $78,565 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Croydon Park cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally.
Income analysis reveals the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 29.3% of residents (3,230 people), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 17.4% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 54th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Croydon Park (NSW) had 3,966 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 48% detached houses and 24% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,522 a month. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Croydon Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 47.5% houses and 52.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Croydon Park was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 35.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (32.3%) or rented (32.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Sydney metro average at $2,522, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $410, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470.
Nationally, Croydon Park's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Croydon Park (NSW) counted 3,966 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 20% couples without children. 26% 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 households dominate at 71.1% of all households, comprising 38.0% couples with children, 19.9% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.9%, with lone person households at 26.3% and group households comprising 2.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people matches the Greater Sydney average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.2% of adults in Croydon Park (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 23.2% with a bachelor degree and 8.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 703 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,082 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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The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (34.2%) substantially below the SA4 region average of 49.5%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 23.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 27.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (16.3%). Educational participation is notably high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.0% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Croydon Park (NSW) reaches 50 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 analysis reveals 50 active transport stops operating within Croydon Park comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 28 individual routes, collectively providing 3,072 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 156 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 77%, with 11% by train and 6% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling. A high 49.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 438 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 61 weekly trips per individual stop.
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73.0% of residents in Croydon Park (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Croydon Park, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions , and the rate of private health cover found to be very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~6,072 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.6 and 6.4% of residents, respectively, while 73.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,083 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.8% of Croydon Park (NSW) residents were born overseas and 45.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (13.9%) and Italian (13.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Croydon Park scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 38.8% of its population born overseas and 45.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Croydon Park was found to be Christianity, which makes up 65.2% of people in Croydon Park. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Croydon Park are Australian, comprising 13.9% of the population, Italian, comprising 13.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 3.4%, and Other, comprising 12.6% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Spanish is notably overrepresented at 1.2% of Croydon Park (vs 0.6% regionally), Lebanese at 7.0% (vs 2.6%) and Korean at 1.5% (vs 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Croydon Park (NSW) is 41. 26.1% 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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At 41 years, Croydon Park's median age is significantly above the Greater Sydney average of 37 as well as somewhat older than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 55 - 64 cohort is notably over-represented (12.7% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (12.7%). Following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 11.7% to 13.4% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 15.2% to 14.0%. Demographic modeling suggests Croydon Park's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041.
The 85+ cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 88%, adding 263 residents to reach 561. Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 67% of anticipated growth. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Croydon Park (NSW)
8 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 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 69 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,929 at the 2021 Census → 11,025 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11136). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.