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The median house price in Dapto is $865k, with units at $702k. House values have moved 3.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Dapto has an estimated 11,256 residents, up from 10,954 at the 2021 Census — a change of 302 people, or 2.8%. That puts 1,523 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 investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside address points verified by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Dapto has an estimated residency of 11,256 individuals in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 302 people (2.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 10,954 residents. The modification is calculated from a resident headcount of 11,208, determined by AreaSearch through analyzing the June 2025 ABS ERP publication and tracking 46 validated new addresses post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,523 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the typical figures recorded across domestic areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
The post-Census growth of 2.8% in the suburb of Dapto is within 1.9 percentage points of the wider SA3 territory (4.7%), exhibiting competitive expansion metrics. Gains were primarily supported by arrivals from other states, accounting for approximately 40.0% of the aggregate population increase, though positive contributions were observed across all components, including international migration and natural increase. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are implemented by AreaSearch for each SA2 division. Where such files are unavailable, AreaSearch relies on SA2 projections from the NSW State Government published in 2022 using a 2021 baseline. Age-specific growth velocities from these datasets are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transitions, the suburb of Dapto is set to experience population growth exceeding the median for non-metropolitan districts, expanding by 1,840 individuals by 2041 under these consolidated SA2 figures, which represents a total rise of 15.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
173 new dwellings have been approved in Dapto over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 24% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of building consent statistics from the ABS distributed down from statistical units, the suburb of Dapto has averaged approximately 34 residential approvals each year, summing to an estimated 173 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. For the current FY-26, 15 approvals have been documented. With an average of 1.2 additional residents arriving annually per authorized dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, incoming supply and local demand appear evenly matched, supporting a steady marketplace, although this has tightened to 4.3 individuals per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing to rising popularity and a possible shortfall in supply.
Authorized residential projects carry an average building cost of $350,000. Furthermore, commercial consents valued at $13.7 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to a steady level of business-related construction activity. Relative to the Rest of NSW, the suburb of Dapto experiences roughly half the level of building activity per resident, placing it in the 15th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide, which restricts options for prospective buyers and underpins demand for established properties. This volume is also below the domestic average, pointing to the mature nature of the local area and potential regulatory constraints. Recent consent data indicates that 24.0% of new builds are freestanding homes, while 76.0% consist of townhouses or units. This transition toward higher-density projects provides more affordable pathways to purchase, attracting downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a significant shift from the established housing stock, which currently features 85.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant development land alongside evolving lifestyle choices and budget constraints. With a ratio of approximately 1119 residents for every dwelling approval, the suburb of Dapto displays the features of a highly established market. Long-term forecasts indicate the suburb of Dapto will gain 1,792 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the volume of new housing may fail to match this demographic growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and foster faster appreciation in property values.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Dapto, worth an estimated $1.63 billion. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.68 billion. 11 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily driven by updates to local public assets, key regional works, and zoning updates. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 9 key projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal works include the West Dapto Urban Release Area, WestPoint Dapto, Stage 1 of the Cleveland Road Upgrade (Fowlers Road South), and the M1 Princes Motorway South-Facing Ramps at Dapto, with the details below identifying those expected to have the most significance.
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West Dapto Urban Release Area
The West Dapto Urban Release Area is a multi-decade growth project designed to deliver 19,500 new dwellings for approximately 60,000 residents. Spanning 4,700 hectares, the development includes eight future centers with major hubs at Bong Bong, Darkes, and Marshall Mount. As of May 2026, Stage 1 of the Cleveland Road upgrade (widening to four lanes) is complete. Major construction continues on West Dapto Road, which is undergoing extensive widening, culvert works, and utility relocation, with a scheduled reopening in mid-2026.The project is supported by a $1.57 billion infrastructure contribution plan focused on stormwater, transport, and community facilities.
WestPoint Dapto
A DA-approved mixed-use development featuring 32 residential apartments (mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units), 432 sqm of commercial space, and 533 sqm of retail space in a multi-storey building. Total approved building area of 3,309 sqm. The site is located at the intersection of Bong Bong Road and Princes Highway, adjacent to Dapto Mall with major retailers including Coles, Woolworths and BIG W, and within walking distance of Dapto Train Station.
Forestview at St Luke's Village
A new social and affordable housing development at St Luke's Village providing 51 homes primarily for women over 55, featuring tailored support coordinators, lifetime tenancy guarantees, and integration with the broader retirement living community to reduce social isolation and promote dignity for residents.
West Dapto Sports Hub and Community Centre
Multi-purpose sports and community facility featuring sporting fields, indoor courts, community meeting spaces, and recreational amenities to serve the growing West Dapto community.
Byamee Street, Dapto
A planned residential development of approximately 150 units on the former Dapto Primary School site. The project will offer a mix of affordable and privately owned rentals in a multi-storey complex.
The Bower, Dapto
A $7 million residential project consisting of 9 villas and townhouses, providing affordable housing with a focus on women-led households. The homes feature sustainable design elements like solar power and rainwater tanks.
Brooks Reach Central Precinct
Final residential precinct within the established Brooks Reach masterplanned community in Horsley, west of Dapto in the Illawarra. Stockland has been progressively releasing and registering the remaining lots at this site, part of the broader West Dapto Land Release Area, with new stages continuing to reach registration. The precinct provides approximately 170 additional house and land lots as the estate approaches completion, supported by an existing central park, cycle and walking paths, and links to surrounding Horsley amenities.
Cleveland Road Upgrade - West Dapto
Staged road upgrade in West Dapto to support delivery of thousands of new homes in the urban release area. Stage 1, the widening of Fowlers Road (South) from two to four travel lanes with kerb and gutter, stormwater drainage, street lighting and a shared path, was completed in early 2026. Stages 2 and 3 will regrade and widen approximately 2.5 km of Cleveland Road west of the Fowlers Road intersection, adding travel lanes, kerbside parking, shared paths and a signalised intersection at Fowlers Road and Cleveland Road, but remain pending land acquisition.The project is co-funded by Restart NSW and Wollongong City Council, with the NSW Government contributing $20.03 million.
5,427 residents of Dapto are employed, from a labour force of 5,928. Unemployment sits at 8.5%, with participation at 64.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,674, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Dapto supports a balanced workforce distributed across professional and manual occupations, with a strong showing in public service roles, an unemployment rate of 8.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.4% over the prior year, derived from AreaSearch statistical consolidations. In March 2026, the employed resident count stood at 5,427, with the local unemployment rate sitting 4.3% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, pointing to capacity for labor market improvement, while participation is relatively typical at 64.4% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census records indicate a moderate 18.5% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions related to Covid-19.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Conversely, primary industries like agriculture, forestry & fishing have minimal representation, accounting for 0.3% of jobs compared to 5.3% across the wider region. The area is predominantly residential and seems to provide relatively few jobs locally, as shown by the relationship between the Census working population and resident counts. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional levels shows that for the year ending March 2026, total employment expanded by 2.4% and the labor force grew by 3.1%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Regional NSW, which experienced a 0.9% contraction in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National occupational projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context regarding upcoming labor demand in the suburb of Dapto. These estimates, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment paths. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce suggests employment in the suburb of Dapto could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, noting this is a weighted calculation for comparison and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dapto is $1,475 a week (about $77,000 a year), with median personal income at $686 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,346 a year against an average of $65,765. 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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Based on AreaSearch consolidations of the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, the suburb of Dapto recorded a median taxpayer income of $53,346, with the average income recorded at $65,765. This sits slightly below the national benchmark and compares to median and average figures of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Applying a Wage Price Index escalation of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would be roughly $58,851 for the median and $72,552 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes are positioned moderately, ranking between the 25th and 34th percentiles.
The distribution shows that 34.3% of residents (representing 3,860 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income band, which is comparable to the regional rate of 29.9%. Pressures on housing affordability are significant, with only 81.6% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 31st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dapto had 4,180 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 2% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,880 a month. Rent absorbs 27.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of Dapto at the time of the latest Census consisted of 84.9% standalone houses and 15.1% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, units, or other options, compared to Regional NSW where houses comprised 82.6% and other formats made up 17.4%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Dapto tracked lower than the Regional NSW benchmark, sitting at 35.6%, with remaining homes held under a mortgage (39.1%) or occupied by tenants (25.4%). The median monthly home loan payment was higher than the Regional NSW average at $1,880, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $400, compared to regional figures of $1,733 and $330.
On a national level, housing loan repayments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dapto counted 4,180 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of local arrangements at 72.4% of households, consisting of couples with offspring at 30.0%, couples without offspring at 26.4%, and single-parent structures at 14.9%. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 27.6% of homes, with single-person households at 25.0% and shared group households representing 2.5%. The median household occupancy of 2.5 residents is slightly larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.7% of adults in Dapto hold a university qualification, including 8.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,310 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 985 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 locality presents educational variations, with university completion rates standing at 12.7%, which is considerably lower than the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. This difference offers a clear opportunity for focused local educational strategies. Undergraduate degrees are the most common higher qualification at 8.7%, followed by postgraduate study at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Practical and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificate level training at 33.8%. Enrolment levels in study are quite prominent, with 26.7% of the population engaged in structured learning.
This group includes 9.3% attending primary school, 7.5% in secondary education, and 3.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dapto reaches 90 stops on 54 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 reviews show 90 active transit stops in the suburb of Dapto, combining railway and bus services. These points of access are connected to 54 separate routes, which combine to support 3,133 weekly passenger boardings. Local access to transit is classified as excellent, with average distances to the nearest stop standing at 151 meters. Due to the area's residential focus, the vast majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the main choice at 93%. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.4 vehicles per home.
Around 18.5% of employed residents performed their duties from home, using the 2021 Census metrics, which could reflect pandemic-related working arrangements. Transit frequency averages 447 departures per day across all local routes, which translates to approximately 34 weekly departures per individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.9% of residents in Dapto report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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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Medical statistics indicate notable difficulties for the suburb of Dapto based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and the presence of chronic illnesses, which are evident across younger and older demographics alike, while the rate of private medical insurance sits slightly ahead of the typical SA2 area at approximately 53% of the population, representing about 5,960 citizens. The most prevalent health issues recorded were arthritis, affecting 10.6% of the population, and mental health challenges, affecting 10.4% of residents, while 60.9% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Notable health concerns are present within the working-age cohort, reflecting higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 years and over comprise 19.8% of the population (representing 2,228 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Senior health profiles present challenges, with national outcomes tracking in line with the broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Dapto is largely Australian-born, at 83.9% of residents, with 7.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.2%) and Australian (29.4%). 3.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Dapto exhibits lower levels of ethnic diversity than average, with 83.9% of the population born within Australia, 91.9% holding citizenship, and 92.8% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, chosen by 54.5% of the population, which compares to 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Regarding family background and parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Dapto are English at 30.2%, Australian at 29.4%, and Scottish at 7.5%. There are also distinct concentrations of certain backgrounds compared to regional norms, with Welsh ancestry overrepresented at 0.9% of the population (versus 0.5% regionally), Macedonian at 1.0% (versus 0.4%), and Maltese at 1.2% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dapto is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.4% 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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With a median age of 38, the suburb of Dapto is younger than the Regional NSW average of 43 and aligns with the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 cohort is well represented at 15.0% compared to Regional NSW, while the 65 - 74 demographic is less common at 9.1%. Post the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 expanded from 13.4% to 15.0%, and those aged 35 to 44 rose from 12.1% to 13.3%. In contrast, the 65 to 74 age bracket shrank from 10.0% to 9.1%.
Population forecasting models suggest the local age profile will undergo major shifts by 2041. Leading this change, the 25 to 34 cohort is projected to increase by 29% (adding 491 people) to reach 2,180 from 1,688, while the number of residents in the 65 to 74 age bracket is forecast to decrease by 11.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dapto
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 5 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 46 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,954 at the 2021 Census → 11,256 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 (SAL11203). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.