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The median house price in Dulwich Hill is $2.48m, with units at $970k. House values have moved 4.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Dulwich Hill has an estimated 14,708 residents, up from 14,046 at the 2021 Census — a change of 662 people, or 4.7%. 125 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 6,938 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the population in the suburb of Dulwich Hill is estimated at approximately 14,708, according to AreaSearch evaluations of broader ABS population updates alongside 125 validated new addresses recorded since the 2021 Census. This represents an addition of 662 people (4.7%) above the 14,046 people counted at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this estimate following analysis of the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, which pointed to a resident population of 14,704 prior to incorporating the new addresses. The suburb of Dulwich Hill features a population density of 6,937 persons per square kilometer, ranking it among the top 10% of Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch and highlighting intense demand for local land.
The 4.7% increase recorded since the census tracks within 2.6 percentage points of the 7.3% statewide benchmark, underpinned by robust growth dynamics. Furthermore, international migration served as the core growth driver, accounting for roughly 73.0% of recent overall population increases. For its demographic forecasts, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 utilising 2022 as a base year, while drawing upon 2022 NSW State Government SA2 modeling with a 2021 base year where gaps exist. Age-specific expansion rates derived from these datasets are projected forward across the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Over the coming years, population trends for the suburb of Dulwich Hill point toward lower quartile growth relative to national statistical locations. Specifically, aggregated SA2-level figures suggest an expansion of 214 persons leading up to 2041, which corresponds to an overall increase of 1.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
150 new dwellings have been approved in Dulwich Hill over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That is 3.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 9% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 112, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics mapped from statistical zones, Dulwich Hill has averaged approximately 30 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated 150 homes across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 112 approvals have already been registered. With an average of just 0.8 new residents annually for every home built over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 and FY-25), residential construction activity is meeting or exceeding incoming demand, widening purchaser choice and laying the groundwork for population expansion above current projections. In terms of construction expenditure, newly approved homes carry an average expected construction cost of $755,000, illustrating developer emphasis on upmarket, higher-tier dwellings.
Meanwhile, non-residential activity remains modest, with $4.9 million in commercial development approvals logged this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential character of the locality. Recent residential development activity is heavily oriented toward higher-density formats, with attached dwellings making up 91.0% of approvals and detached houses representing 9.0%. This orientation toward denser living yields accessible pricing options suited to first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors. It marks a clear structural evolution from the current housing base of 29.0% houses, reflecting constrained land availability alongside changing lifestyle and affordability requirements. Furthermore, with approximately 248 people per approval, Dulwich Hill exhibits the attributes of a low density area. Longer-term demographic projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Dulwich Hill will gain an additional 210 residents by 2041. At prevailing rates of construction, future residential additions appear well positioned to satisfy demand, fostering supportive conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling growth beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Dulwich Hill, worth an estimated $468 million. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $51.1 billion. 25 are already under construction and 33 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Major infrastructure upgrades, strategic capital investments, and planning projects play a pivotal role in driving local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 24 projects expected to influence the surrounding locality. Notable initiatives among these include the Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion, the Cooks to Cove GreenWay, the Marrickville Station Metro Upgrade, and the JF Laxton Reserve Upgrade, with the primary works outlined below.
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Hercules Street and New Canterbury Road Rezoning
Rezoning and planning proposal for 466-480 New Canterbury Road and 26-38 Hercules Street to amend the Inner West Local Environmental Plan. The gazetted amendment rezoned former light industrial land to facilitate high-density residential, business development, and public/private open space supporting approximately 156 dwellings.
Dulwich Hill Village Public Domain Master Plan
A ten-year Public Domain Master Plan to guide improvements to Dulwich Hill Village's main streets, laneways, and public spaces. The plan aims to create an inclusive, pedestrian-oriented retail precinct with improved walkability and wayfinding, embedded sustainable features and active transport links, enhanced street amenity including lighting, seating and greenery, and greater opportunities for the local day and night-time economy. Community engagement stages were completed in 2023; the draft master plan is currently being prepared ahead of public exhibition and council adoption.
JF Laxton Reserve Upgrade
Council upgrade to JF Laxton Reserve including new playground and lighting improvements, rain gardens and nature play, furniture and signage upgrades, and energy efficient lighting.
Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion
The Sydenham to Bankstown conversion involves upgrading 13km of the T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards. As of May 2026, the project is in a final testing and construction 'blitz', with conversion works over 85% complete. Key milestones include the opening of the Bankstown Station transport hub in March 2026 and the installation of over 1,100 fixed gap fillers. Testing has entered a rigorous phase to validate signalling and platform screen doors, with passenger services scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026.
Sydney Local Health District Hospital Redevelopment Program - RPA and Canterbury
Major NSW Health hospital redevelopment program in the Sydney Local Health District led by Health Infrastructure, encompassing the $940 million Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment at Camperdown and the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment at Campsie. Major construction is underway across the program to expand emergency, ICU, operating theatres, and clinical inpatient services to meet future community healthcare needs.
Cardinal Freeman Final Release Development - Wattle Building
The final stage of development at Cardinal Freeman retirement village, featuring the new Wattle Residences with 41 contemporary independent living apartments. This represents the last opportunity to secure brand-new apartments in this highly sought-after Inner West retirement community. Construction is underway with move-in expected in Spring 2026.
Flour Mill of Summer Hill
The Flour Mill of Summer Hill is a completed master-planned community redevelopment of the former Allied Mills Flour Mill site, including adaptive reuse of heritage industrial buildings like the Mungo Scott Building and silos. The project delivered 360 apartments and terraces, along with retail and commercial space, and public open space dedicated to Council. It is located near Summer Hill Station and the Lewisham West light rail stop.
Johnson Park Upgrade
The Johnson Park Upgrade implements priority works outlined in the Dulwich Hill Parks Plan of Management and Master Plan. Works include upgrades to the playground, pathways, pedestrian lighting, furniture, multiuse courts, and native plantings. The project is being delivered in conjunction with the GreenWay Missing Links project which runs through the park.
9,054 residents of Dulwich Hill are employed, from a labour force of 9,539. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 73.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,025, about 75% 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 local labour market in Dulwich Hill is characterised by a highly skilled talent base, with significant representation across technology industries, alongside a 5.1% unemployment rate according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical data. As of March 2026, employed residents total 9,054, with the local jobless rate standing 1.0% higher than the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney. Labour force participation remains solid at 73.5%, exceeding the 68.9% benchmark for Greater Sydney. Furthermore, Census records revealed that 58.7% of workers operated from home, an elevated proportion influenced by prevailing Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Resident employment is concentrated primarily in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The locality exhibits a distinct vocational concentration in education & training, employing 1.4 times the Greater Sydney average. Conversely, construction accounts for a below-average proportion of the workforce, comprising 5.6% in Dulwich Hill against 8.6% across Greater Sydney. Given the disparity between resident workers and local jobs recorded at the Census, this largely residential neighbourhood provides relatively few employment positions within its own boundaries. Over the twelve months leading to March 2026, analysis of aggregated SALM and ABS datasets by AreaSearch indicates that Dulwich Hill experienced a 1.5% contraction in the labour pool in tandem with a 1.5% decline in total employment, maintaining a steady unemployment level. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% expansion in its labour force, accompanied by a slight reduction in joblessness. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national labour projections provide guidance on expected workforce demand by modeling five and ten-year horizons against the suburb's occupational profile. Across Australia, workforce numbers are anticipated to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Dulwich Hill's specific workforce distribution suggests potential local employment expansion of 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, serving as an illustrative structural extrapolation that excludes local demographic changes.
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Median household income in Dulwich Hill is $2,095 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,157 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,520 a year against an average of $86,972. 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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According to AreaSearch postcode-level ATO data from financial year 2023, taxpayers in Dulwich Hill earned a median income of $66,520 and an average income of $86,972, substantially outperforming national figures and exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modelled estimates for March 2026 reach approximately $73,385 for median earnings and $95,948 for average earnings. The 2021 Census placed weekly personal income in the 88th national percentile ($1,157). Within the distribution, 32.9% of local residents (4,838 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, mirroring the wider metropolitan proportion of 30.9%.
Furthermore, 32.2% generate weekly earnings above $3,000, underscoring substantial purchasing power within the community. While residential accommodation accounts for 18.1% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 68th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dulwich Hill had 5,999 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 29% detached houses and 57% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 47% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the housing stock in Dulwich Hill was heavily oriented toward medium- and high-density formats, consisting of 71.2% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties and apartments) and 28.9% separate houses, compared with 44.1% other dwellings and 55.9% houses across Sydney metro. Outright property ownership in Dulwich Hill stood at 25.5%, trailing the metropolitan standard, with 46.9% of homes rented and 27.7% held under a mortgage. Monthly median mortgage obligations were $2,500, higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427 and markedly above the Australian benchmark of $1,863.
For tenants, the median weekly rent was $470, matching the Sydney metro rate of $470 while sitting substantially above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dulwich Hill counted 5,999 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements in Dulwich Hill at 59.1% of households, encompassing couples without children (24.7%), couples with children (23.4%), and single parent families (9.8%). Non-family residences make up 40.9% of the local total, led by lone person households at 34.4% and group households at 6.5%. With an average of 2.2 occupants per dwelling, typical household size remains below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.4% of adults in Dulwich Hill hold a university qualification, including 31.4% with a bachelor degree and 13.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 11.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,894 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,082 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Residents of Dulwich Hill demonstrate exceptionally strong levels of academic achievement, with 49.4% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education credentials, compared with 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% across Australia. At the tertiary level, bachelor degrees are held by 31.4% of residents, postgraduate degrees by 13.4%, and graduate diplomas by 4.6%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 22.7% of qualifications among the population aged 15+, comprising certificates at 11.9% and advanced diplomas at 10.8%. Active study rates are substantial across Dulwich Hill, where 27.7% of the resident population participates in formal academic programs.
Broken down by sector, primary education accounts for 7.6%, tertiary studies represent 7.5%, and secondary schooling engages 6.5% of residents.
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Public transport in Dulwich Hill reaches 60 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 6,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 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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Dulwich Hill is equipped with robust transit infrastructure, containing 60 operating public transport stops across bus and lightrail networks. Across these facilities, 27 distinct transit routes generate 6,563 weekly passenger services. Accessibility throughout the suburb is rated as excellent, with dwellings situated an average of 139 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuter trends reflect outward travel for employment, with private car usage remaining the leading transit method at 64%, followed by rail travel at 15% and bus transit at 8%. Motor vehicle availability stands at an average of 0.6 per dwelling, trailing the regional benchmark.
Additionally, 58.7% of local workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, reflecting COVID-19 conditions. Transit operations across the network deliver an average frequency of 937 trips per day, which translates to roughly 109 weekly trips per individual stop.
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69.0% of residents in Dulwich Hill report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Community health metrics for Dulwich Hill demonstrate favourable wellbeing indicators, as AreaSearch assessments of chronic illnesses and mortality align with countrywide norms, showing limited rates of prevalent medical conditions across both younger and mature demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is notably prevalent, encompassing roughly 61% of residents (9,007 people) compared to the Australian average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the locality, impacting 10.9 and 8.3% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.0% of the population reported being free from long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
General wellness among working-age individuals is typical. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 13.9% of the local population (2,044 people), below the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney, with senior wellness rating above average and overall health standing in line with national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.7% of Dulwich Hill residents were born overseas and 29.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.5%) and Australian (17.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Dulwich Hill displays high cultural diversity relative to most Australian suburbs, with 33.7% of residents born abroad and 29.2% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity stands as the predominant faith, practiced by 40.9% of the local population. In terms of religious distribution, Judaism represents 0.4% of residents, in comparison to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. When examining ancestry, English heritage is the most common at 20.5% of the population, followed by Australian at 17.4% and Other backgrounds at 13.4%. Distinct concentrations are also evident among specific ancestries, including Greek heritage at 5.0% (compared to 1.9% regionally), Lebanese at 2.6% (versus 2.6% regionally), and Hungarian at 0.5% (against 0.3% across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dulwich Hill is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic distribution in Dulwich Hill skews younger than Greater Sydney overall. As at August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) represent 39.4% of the population compared to 31.4% in Greater Sydney, whereas children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 23.1%, compared with 30.4% across the broader metropolitan area. The median age is estimated at 37 as at August 2026, falling from 38 at the 2021 Census and matching the Greater Sydney median of 37 from that Census. Since that time, the 25 - 44 cohort has expanded from 36.6% to an estimated 39.4%.
Looking toward 2041, the retiree and elderly demographic (65+) is anticipated to experience the most substantial increase, expanding by 725 residents (35%) to reach 2,769, while young to middle aged adults and children and young adults are forecast to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dulwich Hill
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 8 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 Aug 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 — 125 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,046 at the 2021 Census → 14,708 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 (SAL11306). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.