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The median house price in Dover Heights is $6.50m, with units at $1.71m. House values have moved 3.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Dover Heights has an estimated 4,120 residents, up from 4,044 at the 2021 Census — a change of 76 people, or 1.9%. That puts 4,337 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 ABS population updates for the wider region and new address verifications by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Dover Heights has an estimated population of 4,120 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 76 people (1.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 4,044 people. This adjustment is derived from the resident population of 4,115, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP data release from June 2025 alongside 12 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. Such population levels result in a density ratio of 4,336 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of nationwide positions evaluated by AreaSearch, indicating extremely high land demand.
Throughout the preceding decade, the suburb of Dover Heights has shown stable expansion with a 0.1% compound annual growth rate, ahead of the SA3 area. The population increase was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 70.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch adopts the ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking this data, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are utilized. Age group growth rates from these datasets are applied to all locations for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographics, population expansion is projected to run slightly below the national median, with the suburb of Dover Heights expected to add 212 persons by 2041 based on these combined SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 5.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
49 new dwellings have been approved in Dover Heights over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, 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 analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from regional statistics, the suburb of Dover Heights has averaged approximately 9 new dwelling approvals annually, with a total of 49 homes approved over the last 5 financial years. In FY-26 to date, 6 approvals have been registered. Because the population decreased during the preceding period, the incoming supply has probably balanced demand, providing home buyers with sufficient options, while new homes average an expected construction cost of $1,664,000, illustrating that builders are targeting the luxury market with high-end residences. Furthermore, $114,000 in commercial development approvals was recorded during the current financial year, highlighting the area's primary focus on residential housing.
Relative to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Dover Heights registers 18.0% less new development per capita, placing in the 52nd percentile of locations nationwide, even though building activity has risen lately. This is also below the national average, showing a mature market and suggesting potential physical or planning constraints on development. Recent building approvals consist of 18.0% standalone houses and 82.0% multi-unit or attached dwellings. Focusing on denser residential styles provides more budget-friendly entry points and caters to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a major shift from the current property profile of 66.0% houses, showing that development sites are scarce and reflecting changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The area registers approximately 316 people for each dwelling approval, demonstrating a low-density building market. Projecting forward, the suburb of Dover Heights is set to increase by 207 residents up to 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, new housing supply is on track to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially underpinning growth beyond current demographic forecasts.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Dover Heights, worth an estimated $214 million. A further 125 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.6 billion. 31 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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An area's long-term performance is heavily shaped by changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified 10 key projects that are expected to impact the local community. Important projects include OSHR At Vaucluse - Seniors Living Development, Refresh Vaucluse Diamond Bay - Wastewater Infrastructure, Kincoppal-Rose Bay School Campus Masterplan, and Boutique Shoptop Apartment Project, with the following list detailing the most relevant developments.
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OSHR At Vaucluse - Seniors Living Development
37 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments designed by Bates Smart for seniors living over two buildings of four levels at 671-683 Old South Head Road in Vaucluse. The project involves demolition of existing buildings on the 4345sqm site and construction of predominantly three-bedroom apartments (68%) with hotel-style facilities and landscaped courtyard.
Rose Bay Place Plan 2023-2028
The Rose Bay Place Plan 2023-2028 is a strategic document adopted by Woollahra Municipal Council on 26 June 2023 that establishes a shared community vision for the future of Rose Bay. It guides streetscape improvements, public domain upgrades, placemaking initiatives, laneway activations, urban greening, and community facility enhancements across the suburb. The plan was developed through extensive community consultation with residents, businesses, and local organisations, and is being progressively implemented through Council's capital works and operational programs over its five-year term.
Refresh Vaucluse Diamond Bay - Wastewater Infrastructure
Major infrastructure project to divert flows from the last three remaining ocean outfalls in Sydney to the Bondi Resource Recovery Facility. Includes construction of tunnels, pump stations and associated infrastructure to eliminate ocean discharge and improve water quality.
Orosi Rose Bay - Residential Development
50 luxury two and three-bedroom apartments over six storeys at 439-445 Old South Head Road and 1-5 The Avenue, Rose Bay. The development replaces a bakery, martial arts studio, mechanic, cafe, nine-apartment building and decommissioned heritage substation. Features cafe/restaurant and commercial space.
Giardino Bellevue Hill
A boutique over-55s development of 10 architecturally significant residences designed by award-winning Sydney architect Luigi Rosselli. The 4-storey building features Art Moderne-inspired architecture, Handelsmann + Khaw interiors, and lush landscaping by Dangar Barin Smith. Each 3 or 4 bedroom residence opens to private northeast-facing terraces. Approved under the Seniors SEPP, optional care services are available on a user-pays basis. Developed by Formspace with sales via 1st City Real Estate.
Rose Bay Place Plan 2023-2028
Council-adopted strategic place plan guiding public domain upgrades, transport links, parking, and community facilities across Rose Bay, including Wilberforce Ave car park redevelopment with a new community centre, streetscape upgrades, and a 2.4km cycleway. Adoption date 26 June 2023; plan horizon to 2028.
Kew Palm House
Kew Palm House is a premium boutique residential apartment project yielding 16 spacious ultra-luxury residences, whole-floor homes, and penthouses. Designed by Woods Bagot with resident gardens by Dangar Barin Smith, it features luxury appliances and high-quality finishes in a prestigious location.
Candice Rose Bay
Boutique residential development proposal with contemporary design and premium finishes
2,280 residents of Dover Heights are employed, from a labour force of 2,332. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 68.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,282, 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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The suburb of Dover Heights has a highly qualified workforce with significant employment in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.3% over the prior year, according to AreaSearch regional data aggregates. In March 2026, 2,280 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.9% lower than the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney, while workforce participation aligned closely with the Greater Sydney rate of 69.1%. Census records show that a substantial 57.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions.
Employment for residents is concentrated in professional and technical services, healthcare and social assistance, and finance and insurance. The area shows a particularly high concentration in professional and technical jobs, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. By contrast, transport, postal, and warehousing jobs have low representation at 1.5% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The highly residential suburb of Dover Heights offers relatively few local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for wider statistical zones, employment grew by 2.3% while the labor force expanded by 1.9% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.3 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe in Greater Sydney, employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context for future demand in the suburb of Dover Heights. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local employment structure suggests employment for residents of the suburb of Dover Heights should grow by 7.9% over five years and 15.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not account for localized population growth projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dover Heights is $3,877 a week (about $202,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,404 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $83,502 a year against an average of $224,406. The average runs 169% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Dover Heights recorded a median income of $83,502 and an average income of $224,406. These figures rank in the highest national percentile and compare to $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields current estimates of approximately $92,119 for median income and $247,565 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Dover Heights in the 96th to 99th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show that the weekly earnings bracket of $4000+ includes 48.9% of the population (2,014 individuals), whereas the regional leader is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 30.9%. The locality shows high affluence with 61.3% of earners making more than $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end retail and services. Housing costs absorb 13.5% of income, and the strong earnings place residents in the 99th percentile for disposable income, with the SEIFA index ranking the area in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dover Heights had 1,314 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 23% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $798 a week and the median mortgage repayment $4,333 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing structure in the suburb of Dover Heights was composed of 66.5% freestanding houses and 33.5% other residential formats including semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Dover Heights was much higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at 43.8%, with the remaining properties either under mortgage (36.4%) or rented (19.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average at $4,333, and the median weekly rent was $798, compared to Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Dover Heights are far higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dover Heights counted 1,314 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of local households at 82.6%, consisting of couples with children at 46.0%, couples without children at 27.6%, and single-parent households at 7.8%. The remaining 17.4% are non-family households, with single-person households making up 15.3% and group housing accounting for 2.2% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.5% of adults in Dover Heights hold a university qualification, including 38.2% with a bachelor degree and 15.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 7.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 463 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,077 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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Academic achievement in the suburb of Dover Heights is substantially higher than broader averages, with 56.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high level of education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 38.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational training accounts for 16.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (7.3%). Enrollment in education is high, with 34.1% of residents currently undertaking formal study.
This student population includes 11.0% in secondary schools, 10.3% in primary schools, and 7.9% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dover Heights reaches 32 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 980 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 analysis shows 32 active passenger stops operating in the suburb of Dover Heights, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 21 distinct routes, which combine to offer 979 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 112 meters from the nearest stop. As the area is mostly residential, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private cars being the main transport mode at 84%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 57.8%, worked from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency averages 139 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 30 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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79.7% of residents in Dover Heights report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 96% of areas nationally. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in the suburb of Dover Heights show exceptional results, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which reveals low rates of common medical conditions across all age bands. Private health insurance coverage is extremely high at approximately 115% of the total population (4,738 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.0% and 4.9% of residents respectively, while 79.7% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.6% of the population (725 people), which is higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Senior residents show particularly strong health profiles, with national rankings aligning closely with those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.6% of Dover Heights residents were born overseas and 21.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (15.6%) and Australian (15.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Dover Heights displays a high degree of cultural diversity, with 21.0% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 42.6% born outside of Australia. The main religious affiliation is Judaism, representing 52.7% of the local population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry (representing parents' country of birth), the three most common backgrounds in the suburb of Dover Heights are Other at 22.3% of the population, which is notably higher than the regional average of 16.0%, English at 15.6%, and Australian at 15.0%. There are also significant differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with South Australian backgrounds representing 9.8% of the suburb of Dover Heights (compared to 0.5% regionally), Russian backgrounds at 3.8% (compared to 0.4%), and Hungarian backgrounds at 2.7% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dover Heights is 41. 26.9% 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 median age in the suburb of Dover Heights is 41 years, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 age group shows high representation at 15.7% locally compared to Greater Sydney, while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented at 10.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 13.8% to 16.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 4.7% to 6.0%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age group has fallen from 15.5% to 13.8%, and the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 4.9% to 3.6%.
Demographic forecasts suggest the age profile of the suburb of Dover Heights will change significantly by 2041. The 55 to 64 cohort is projected to grow the fastest at 18%, adding 91 residents to reach 611. Aging trends persist, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 60% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dover Heights
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 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 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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,044 at the 2021 Census → 4,120 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 (SAL11286). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.