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The median house price in Earlwood is $2.10m, with units at $990k. House values have moved 2.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Earlwood has an estimated 18,327 residents, up from 18,053 at the 2021 Census — a change of 274 people, or 1.5%. That puts 3,267 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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Drawing on ABS regional population updates alongside newly validated addresses recorded by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Earlwood is estimated to have a population of around 18,327 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 274 people (1.5%) compared to the 18,053 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from an Estimated Resident Population of 18,280 calculated by AreaSearch following the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), coupled with 39 validated new addresses added after the Census date. With these numbers, the suburb of Earlwood exhibits a density of 3,266 persons per square kilometer, placing the community in the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration formed the primary demographic driver, generating approximately 83.0% of overall population gains across recent periods. Projections for the suburb of Earlwood utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling across SA2 areas released in 2024 with a 2022 base year, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 projections issued in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Projected age-cohort growth rates from these datasets are extended from 2032 to 2041. Over this projection horizon, demographic modeling indicates an overall contraction, with the suburb of Earlwood expected to see its population shrink by 141 persons by 2041. In contrast to this aggregate decline, particular cohorts are set to expand, most notably the 65 to 74 age group, which is forecast to add 650 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
266 new dwellings have been approved in Earlwood over the past five years, an average of 53 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 50 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 56% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 44, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals allocated across statistical areas, Earlwood records an average annual pipeline of roughly 53 dwellings, with an estimated total of 266 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 44 approvals lodged during FY-25 to date. Alongside recent population reductions, this level of residential construction volume provides adequate supply for prospective purchasers. Meanwhile, approved residential projects show an average expected construction cost of $767,000, illustrating that development activity is heavily oriented toward the higher-end, premium market. Furthermore, $6.1 million in commercial building approvals has been registered this financial year, reflecting relatively subdued commercial development.
Per capita building activity in Earlwood aligns closely with Greater Sydney averages, reinforcing local market stability alongside broader metropolitan trends while tracking below national benchmarks due to the established nature of the suburb and local planning controls. Recent residential approvals comprise 56.0% detached houses and 44.0% attached dwellings, introducing a diverse array of medium-density formats that range from entry-level compact housing to traditional family homes. This approval pattern represents a notable transition away from the existing built environment (which consists of 80.0% houses), signaling both constrained greenfield land and growing demand for accessible, diverse housing types. The area registers approximately 335 people per dwelling approval, underscoring its mature residential profile. With demographic forecasts pointing toward static or decreasing population counts, Earlwood will likely see subdued residential demand pressures, yielding advantageous conditions for property buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Earlwood
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Earlwood, worth an estimated $10.2 billion. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.2 billion. 20 are already under construction and 36 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 delivery, planning changes, and community projects play a vital role in shaping local performance. In total, 73 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential influence on the area. Notable works include the Sydney Metro City and Southwest, Botany Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre, and the Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown (T3 Bankstown Line Conversion).
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Bayside West Precincts 2036 Plan
The Bayside West Precincts 2036 Plan is a NSW Government strategic framework guiding urban renewal across Arncliffe, Banksia and Cooks Cove. The plan supports approximately 5,100 new homes and thousands of new jobs through transport-oriented development and the approved Cooks Cove employment precinct rezoning. Infrastructure delivery is backed by a special contributions framework and local precinct support schemes.
Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail line extending the M1 Northwest Line from Chatswood to Bankstown via twin tunnels under Sydney Harbour and the CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section opened in August 2024, with conversion of the 13.5km Sydenham to Bankstown section scheduled for completion in late 2026. Once fully operational, the 66km corridor with 31 stations will deliver driverless metro services running every four minutes during peak periods.
Wolli Creek and Bonar Street Precincts Urban Renewal Area
An extensive urban renewal initiative transforming former industrial land into a high-density mixed-use precinct around the Wolli Creek transport hub. As of 2026, the project is in an active delivery phase under Bayside Council's record 70 million dollar infrastructure investment program. Key ongoing works include open space acquisitions, road widening on Gertrude Street, and the development of the Arncliffe Community Hub. The precinct is designed to support a projected population of over 9,000 dwellings by 2046, focusing on enhanced connectivity and community infrastructure.
Kogarah Golf Club Redevelopment (Cooks Cove)
Redevelopment of the former Kogarah Golf Club into a major employment precinct comprising up to approximately 343250 sqm of multi-level logistics and warehousing, commercial offices, hotel accommodation, supporting retail and a large public open space known as Pemulwuy Park. The Concept Proposal and Stage 1 Works State Significant Development application commenced public exhibition in June 2026. An EPBC referral decision determined the proposal is not a controlled action under the EPBC Act.
Cooks Cove Trade & Innovation Precinct
A major mixed-use logistics, trade and innovation precinct on the former Kogarah Golf Club site adjacent to Sydney Airport. Following rezoning in 2025, the Concept and Stage 1 State Significant Development application entered public exhibition during 2026. The project will deliver approximately 340,000 sqm of logistics, trade, commercial and supporting uses, significant waterfront public open space, active transport links and the future Pemulwuy Park while supporting around 3,300 long-term jobs.
Sir Joseph Banks Carpark and Amenities
Upgrade of carpark facilities and amenities at Sir Joseph Banks Park to improve visitor access and recreational facilities. Includes new public amenities with six toilets, an accessible toilet, a unisex family toilet, wash basin, and accessible water fountain. Car park upgrades to increase capacity, improve accessibility, and mitigate flooding. Also features landscaping, accessible pathways, tree replacement strategy, and public art.
Bexley North Hotel Mixed-Use Development
Proposed mixed-use redevelopment of the Bexley North Hotel site, owned by the same family for over 40 years, on a 4,236 sqm landholding. The concept comprises a 4-5 storey eastern building with residential apartments and small retail fronting Slade Road, plus a 6-10 storey western building with a pub, retail tenancies, a 50-room hotel, and residential uses above, totalling approximately 92 apartments across both buildings. Bayside Council did not support the associated planning proposal (PP-2022-2456) to amend height and floor space ratio controls, but a Rezoning Review panel found it had merit and a Gateway Determination was issued on 30 May 2023, allowing public exhibition from 6 November to 1 December 2023.Following exhibition, the proponent withdrew the planning proposal in February 2024. As of 2026 the hotel site is being marketed for sale via Expression of Interest by Colliers and HTL Property, promoted with its mixed-use redevelopment potential (STCA) rather than being pursued as an active council application.
Botany Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of the Botany Aquatic Centre in Bayside NSW, replacing the 1966-built facility with adventure waterplay and slides, a 50-metre outdoor competition pool, a 25-metre indoor lap pool, an indoor learn-to-swim pool, a new building with entrance, gym space, change rooms and kiosk, a new grandstand, and landscaping of the open green space. Early works (demolition and ground remediation) are complete and the main works contractor FDC took possession of the site in March 2026, with site establishment now underway ahead of main construction.The project is delivered by Bayside Council with funding support from Sydney Airport, and remains on track for completion in summer 2027/28.
10,569 residents of Earlwood are employed, from a labour force of 10,867. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 69.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,121, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The Earlwood labor market is characterized by a skilled resident workforce, strong professional services participation, a low unemployment rate of 2.7%, and an estimated 3.1% annual expansion in employment based on AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, 10,569 residents are employed, the local jobless rate sits 1.4% below the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%, and the local participation rate matches Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Furthermore, Census records indicate that 56.5% of working locals operated from home, though this figure reflects conditions during Covid-19 restrictions. Health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services constitute the primary employment industries for resident workers.
The local workforce exhibits strong representation in education & training, where employment concentration is 1.3 times the regional rate. By comparison, health care & social assistance engages 12.1% of local workers, tracking lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 14.1%. Given the comparison between Census-reported local jobs and resident workers, this primarily suburban setting provides relatively few local commercial job opportunities internally. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS figures indicates that across the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 3.1% against a 3.4% rise in the labor force, generating a 0.3 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment climbed by 1.9%, the labor force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. Looking forward, national employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for local workforce demand. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. When these industry-specific national projections are mapped to Earlwood's workforce profile, local employment is modeled to rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on a direct weighting extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Earlwood is $2,164 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $837 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,793 a year against an average of $81,772. 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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Income data from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that Earlwood ranks among Australia's highest-earning communities. Taxpayer figures show a median income of $58,793 and an average income of $81,772, compared to Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $64,860 for median earnings and $90,211 for average earnings as of March 2026. At the Census, household weekly income ranked in the 75th percentile at $2,164, while individual income sat at the 56th percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly wage bracket accounts for 28.0% of local earners (5,131 individuals), which aligns with the regional proportion of 30.9%. The presence of 35.7% of earners taking home over $3,000 weekly illustrates strong local purchasing capacity for retail and professional services. Although local housing costs account for 15.6% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 76th percentile, and the suburb's SEIFA economic index places it within the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Earlwood had 6,138 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 12% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $570 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,817 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census housing metrics show that Earlwood's dwelling stock is composed of 80.2% separate houses and 19.9% other dwelling types such as apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is notably elevated at 45.6%, well above the Sydney metro average, while 33.3% of homes carry a mortgage and 21.1% are rented. Local median monthly mortgage commitments stand at $2,817, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,427 and the Australian benchmark of $1,863. Median weekly rent is $570, which is higher than both the Sydney metro rate of $470 and the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Earlwood counted 6,138 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 78.1% of all local households, with couples with children accounting for 41.5%, couples without children representing 23.6%, and single parent households making up 11.9%. Non-family living arrangements represent 21.9% of homes, consisting of lone person households at 19.2% and group households at 2.6%. The typical household size is 2.8 people, higher than the Greater Sydney figure of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.1% of adults in Earlwood hold a university qualification, including 22.4% with a bachelor degree and 8.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,142 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,099 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 qualification attainment in Earlwood stands at 33.1%, sitting slightly below the Greater Sydney proportion of 38.0%. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees account for 22.4%, postgraduate qualifications represent 8.2%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.5%. Technical and vocational credentials among residents aged 15+ represent 26.9%, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 16.3%. Formal education participation is strong throughout the community, with 28.1% of residents currently studying. This cohort consists of 8.8% attending primary school, 8.7% in secondary education, and 5.6% undertaking tertiary coursework.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Earlwood reaches 121 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 4,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Earlwood's local public transport network encompasses 121 active transport stops served exclusively by bus routes. Across 40 distinct routes, the network delivers 4,131 weekly passenger trips, providing strong accessibility with residents typically situated 148 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburban setting, outbound commuting prevails, with 80% traveling by car and 10% by train. Household motor vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, while 56.5% of working residents reported working from home in the 2021 Census during pandemic restrictions. Local public transport schedules average 590 trips daily across all bus routes, translating to roughly 34 weekly trips per stop.
The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 closest stops relative to the area's geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
73.2% of residents in Earlwood report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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 across Earlwood reflect a very positive overall profile based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease prevalence. Common chronic illnesses remain exceptionally rare across all age brackets, and private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, encompassing approximately 59% of residents (10,851 people). Arthritis and asthma represent the most commonly diagnosed conditions, affecting 7.3 and 5.6% of the local population respectively, whereas 73.2% of residents report no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age locals display low disease prevalence, while the 21.9% of residents aged 65 and over (4,013 people) exceeds the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%, with local seniors demonstrating health outcomes consistent with broader national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.0% of Earlwood residents were born overseas and 48.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Greek (17.8%) and Australian (13.5%). 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 Earlwood, where 36.0% of the population was born abroad and 48.1% speak a primary language other than English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, accounting for 66.5% of residents, in contrast to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are Greek at 17.8% (significantly above the Greater Sydney share of 1.9%), Other at 14.3%, and Australian at 13.5%. Additional cultural groups show prominent local concentrations, including Lebanese at 6.2% (against 2.6% regionally), Vietnamese at 2.9% (versus 1.8%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Earlwood is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 24.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Earlwood features an older demographic profile relative to Greater Sydney. As of estimates updated to August 2026, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) represent 21.9% of residents compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 23.6% against a regional benchmark of 31.4%. The median age remains at 44, matching the 2021 Census result, which is 7 years above Greater Sydney's 37 and higher than Australia's Census median of 38. The retiree and elderly cohorts have expanded from 20.6% at the Census to an estimated 21.9%.
Long-term projections to 2041 indicate that retiree and elderly cohorts will see the largest growth, rising by 1,258 residents (31%) to 5,272, while counts of children, young adults, and young to middle aged adults are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Earlwood
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 17 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 — 39 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,053 at the 2021 Census → 18,327 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 (SAL11346). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.