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The median house price in Dharruk is $975k. House values have moved 7.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Dharruk has an estimated 2,825 residents. That puts 3,005 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases and subsequent address validations since the Census, the population of the suburb of Dharruk stands at approximately 2,825 as of Aug 2026. This indicates a modest expansion of 19 people (0.7%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,806 people. Such figures build upon an Estimated Resident Population of 2,822 established from the ABS June 2025 release, combined with 11 validated new addresses confirmed post-Census. At 3,005 persons per square kilometer, the population density places the locality within the upper quartile nationally.
Recent demographic expansion has stemmed chiefly from natural increases, representing around 55.00000000000001% of total population additions. Population modeling across the suburb of Dharruk incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022), alongside NSW State Government SA2 forecasts from 2022 (benchmarked to 2021) where applicable. Age-specific trajectory rates from these datasets are projected forward between 2032 and 2041. These demographic patterns indicate future gains in the national lower quartile, with the suburb of Dharruk projected to add 52 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 1.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
24 new dwellings have been approved in Dharruk over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, broadly in line with 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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An analysis of ABS building approvals indicates that Dharruk registers an average of approximately 4 residential dwelling approvals annually, accumulating to an estimated 24 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 3 approvals have been logged. In the context of recent population contractions, building volumes remain relatively well-balanced for prospective purchasers, with typical new residential construction costs averaging $234,000—a level sitting below regional benchmarks that supports affordability. Meanwhile, non-residential activity includes $150,000 in commercial approvals over the current financial year, highlighting the primarily residential character of the neighborhood.
Residential building output in Dharruk is notably subdued relative to Greater Sydney, tracking 51.0% below the regional per capita benchmark. This constrained delivery pipeline tends to reinforce demand and support pricing across established housing stock. Local construction rates are also lower than the national figure, underscoring neighborhood maturity alongside possible planning limitations. Furthermore, all recent construction has consisted exclusively of freestanding houses, reinforcing a suburban environment centered on detached residences suited to buyers seeking space. A ratio of roughly 1125 people per approval underscores Dharruk's mature urban profile. Longer-term demographic projections suggest Dharruk will add 49 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly baseline. At prevailing rates of building activity, future residential additions appear well-positioned to satisfy incoming housing demand, fostering constructive conditions for purchasers and potentially accommodating growth beyond baseline projections.
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 22 current infrastructure and development projects close to Dharruk, worth an estimated $9.76 billion. 5 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Major infrastructure developments and planning programs serve as significant catalysts for local performance. AreaSearch has identified 1 project expected to influence the surrounding district. Prominent local works include the First Nations Cultural Hub Mount Druitt, PCYC Mount Druitt Community Facility (Expansion), Mount Druitt Town Centre Renewal and WSIG Projects, alongside the Tallawong to St Marys (T2SM) Passenger Rail Corridor.
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Mount Druitt Town Centre Renewal and WSIG Projects
Blacktown City Council is delivering a major Mount Druitt town centre renewal program funded through the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program. Current works include the $40.6 million renewal of Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, where construction has commenced after the centre closed on 27 January 2026, and the $26.8 million revitalisation of Mount Druitt Hub, planned to start construction in early to mid 2026 and open in late 2027. The program also includes a new First Nations Cultural Hub, public garden, public domain and access improvements, and planning changes for a new developable mixed-use site in Mount Street to support the Mount Druitt Town Centre Masterplan.
Expanded Mount Druitt Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC)
Approved $25.4 million expansion of the existing Mount Druitt PCYC to provide a larger youth, sport and community facility. The project retains the existing club and adds a new expanded wing with two multipurpose indoor courts, youth hub, new entry, reception and administration area, amenities, storage, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, improved car and bus parking, landscaping and tree planting. Blacktown City Council states the DA was approved on 28 October 2025, construction is expected to start in late 2026 and the expanded facility is expected to open by the end of 2027.
CDC Marsden Park Data Centre Campus
The Marsden Park Campus is set to become the largest data centre campus in the southern hemisphere, providing over 504 MW of planned capacity with scalability towards 1 GW. The facility is designed to support high-density AI and liquid cooling workloads with 24/7 on-site security and Tier IV equivalent resiliency to support the growing digital economy in Western Sydney.
Renewed Mount Druitt Swimming Centre
A 40.6 million AUD redevelopment of the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre delivering a year-round aquatic centre with a new 25 m indoor learn-to-swim pool, splashpad, refurbished 50 m outdoor pool, kiosk, reception, community spaces, inclusive amenities, changerooms and landscape improvements. Construction commenced in February 2026 following closure of the existing facility in January 2026. The project forms part of the wider Mount Druitt transformation program.
Mount St Mount Druitt
A major mixed-use urban renewal precinct designed as a 'village of buildings' to transform the Mount Druitt CBD. The development features approximately 900 residential apartments across four towers reaching heights of up to 80m. The proposal includes a large-scale shopping mall, a new public town square, and a through-site retail link connecting Mount Street to the Mount Druitt Town Centre Reserve. While initially slated for a 2022 commencement, the project remains in the planning and pre-construction phase as of mid-2026, aligning with Blacktown City Council's broader Mount Druitt to Toongabbie Corridor Strategy.
Expanded Mount Druitt PCYC
A $25.4 million expansion of the Mount Druitt Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program. Designed by AJC Architects in collaboration with Barra-gi Consulting as First Nations Lead, the project more than doubles the existing facility's footprint. New works include two multipurpose indoor courts, a youth hub gathering space, new reception and administration areas, upgraded toilets and amenities, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, and car and bus parking.The design incorporates recycled-waste bricks, straw bale panels and a hybrid ventilation strategy. The expansion supports activities including basketball, futsal, martial arts and boxing, and forms part of an $86.9 million WSIG investment in Mount Druitt. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026.
Universal Property Group 6-10 Mount Street Development
State Significant Development application for a mixed-use precinct comprising 926 apartments across two connected towers (up to 26 storeys). The project includes 180 affordable housing units (15% of GFA), 13 commercial tenancies, a central plaza, and public domain improvements. Located within the Mount Druitt Strategic Centre, approximately 700m from the train station.
Anglicare Mount Druitt Affordable Housing
173 mixed tenure social and affordable housing units across three 8-storey towers with single level linked basement. Designed specifically for single women aged 55+ (45+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples). Includes ground floor community services, retail tenancy, and multiple community spaces. Part of NSW Government's Social and Affordable Housing Fund.
987 residents of Dharruk are employed, from a labour force of 1,175. Unemployment sits at 16.0%, with participation at 54.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,443, about 86% 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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Dharruk maintains a balanced distribution between blue-collar and white-collar workers across varied industries, recording an unemployment rate of 16.0% and annual job growth estimated at 2.1% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 987, while the local jobless rate sits 11.9% higher than Greater Sydney's 4.1%, highlighting scope for structural improvement. Labor force participation is also notably subdued at 54.0% versus 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census findings showed that 20.5% of working residents operated from home, though conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic should be taken into account.
Resident employment is primarily anchored by health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade. The suburb exhibits a pronounced concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where local workforce representation is 2.2 times higher than the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles are notably under-indexed, engaging just 2.9% of Dharruk's employed community relative to 11.5% throughout Greater Sydney. Given its largely residential setting, the area generates limited commercial employment on-site, as shown by Census workplace versus resident worker tallies. Over the past 12-month period, regional SALM and ABS figures compiled by AreaSearch indicate employment expanded by 2.1% against a 0.9% rise in the active labor pool, driving a 0.9 percentage points decline in unemployment. Across Greater Sydney, employment grew by 1.9% and the labor force increased by 1.9%, alongside a slight downward shift. Looking ahead, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future workforce requirements. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across individual industries. Applying these sector-specific outlooks to the local industry base suggests employment in Dharruk could rise by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (calculated via simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes, without local demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dharruk is $1,467 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $556 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,773 a year against an average of $50,443. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation data compiled at postcode level for financial year 2023 indicates that Dharruk recorded a median taxpayer income of $45,773 and an average of $50,443, trailing both national benchmarks and the respective Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, baseline figures adjust to approximately $50,497 for the median and $55,649 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places individual weekly earnings at the 7th percentile ($556 weekly), whereas household remuneration tracks higher at the 33rd percentile.
In terms of earnings brackets, 36.5% of the local population (1,031 individuals) falls between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns closely with the regional proportion of 30.9%. Affordability constraints remain pronounced, with residents retaining only 82.0% of disposable income after housing costs, positioning the suburb at the 31st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dharruk had 864 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.3%. 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, the local housing landscape in Dharruk is overwhelmingly dominated by standalone houses at 97.4%, with semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other residential types accounting for 2.7%, compared against 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Outright home ownership stands at 29.9%, aligning with the Sydney metro level, while mortgaged properties represent 37.3% and rental accommodations comprise 32.8%. Typical housing expenses are comparatively modest: the median monthly mortgage payment was $1,733 and median weekly rent stood at $350, both below Sydney metro benchmarks of $2,427 and $470 respectively.
Dharruk also remains below broader Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dharruk counted 864 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 20% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 78.2%, consisting of couples with children (37.6%), couples without children (19.6%), and single parent arrangements (18.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.8%, led by single-person residences at 18.8% and group households at 2.5%. With a median household size of 3.0 people, average occupancy exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.8% of adults in Dharruk hold a university qualification, including 10.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 91% of areas nationally. A further 22.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 877 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 879 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 educational attainment in the community remains modest, with 14.8% of residents holding university-level qualifications compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney, presenting an avenue for educational development. Within higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and trade training is widely represented, with 31.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, comprised of advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (22.4%). A substantial proportion of the local population is engaged in learning, with 32.8% of residents actively enrolled in an educational institution.
This group comprises 12.5% attending primary schools, 9.8% in secondary education, and 3.4% enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dharruk reaches 20 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Local public transport connectivity in the suburb of Dharruk is supported by 20 active stops encompassing various bus services. These points are connected by 13 dedicated routes that generate 1,486 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with typical walking distances to the closest stop averaging 165 meters. As an outward-commuting residential area, private vehicles represent the main travel mode at 87%, followed by rail transit at 7%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 per dwelling. In addition, 20.5% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 circumstances.
Across all transit routes, service frequencies reach an average of 212 daily trips, which translates to roughly 74 weekly departures per stop.
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68.6% of residents in Dharruk report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 8.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses highlight notable healthcare challenges in Dharruk, driven by an elevated incidence of long-term medical conditions that becomes particularly pronounced across mature age brackets. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is constrained, encompassing roughly 47% of the total population (~1,326 people), which trails the Greater Sydney proportion of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent reported conditions locally, affecting 8.4% and 7.9% of residents respectively, while 68.6% of the population reported no long-term illnesses, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Chronic conditions are also elevated among working-age individuals. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.7% of the population (471 people), sitting above the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney, with older cohorts experiencing health hurdles that nonetheless rank more favorably nationally than the overall community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.5% of Dharruk residents were born overseas and 40.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (19.4%) and English (16.4%). 4.9% 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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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Dharruk, where 39.5% of residents were born overseas and 40.9% use a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, followed by 56.1% of the community. In addition, the suburb features a significant Islamic community comprising 14.7% of residents, notably above the Greater Sydney proportion of 6.8%. Regarding parental ancestry, the leading heritage backgrounds in Dharruk include Other at 27.6% (exceeding the regional share of 16.0%), Australian at 19.4%, and English at 16.4%. Several specific cultural groups demonstrate strong local representation, notably Samoan backgrounds at 4.0% (compared with 0.5% regionally), Filipino heritage at 3.3% (versus 2.0%), and Maltese ancestry at 1.5% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dharruk is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 27.0% 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 suburb of Dharruk maintains a younger demographic composition than the Greater Sydney metropolitan area. Young residents and children aged 0 - 24 represent 37.2% of the population as at August 2026, compared with 30.4% regionally, while young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 account for 25.0% against a broader regional proportion of 31.4%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 35, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that time. Since the Census, the cohort aged 45 - 64 experienced the most noticeable change, shifting downward from 23.2% to 21.6%.
Between now and 2041, retirees and seniors aged 65+ are forecast to experience the largest numerical rise, increasing by 150 (32%) to reach 622, whereas the proportions of younger adults and children are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dharruk
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 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 — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,806 at the 2021 Census → 2,825 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 (SAL11250). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.