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The median house price in Eastwood (NSW) is $2.67m, with units at $782k. House values have moved 2.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Eastwood (NSW) has an estimated 20,164 residents, up from 18,695 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,469 people, or 7.9%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 155 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 90.0% of that increase. That puts 3,863 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 suburb of Eastwood (NSW) has an estimated resident population of around 20,164, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases and 155 validated new addresses documented since the Census date. This represents a gain of 1,469 people (7.9%) compared to the 2021 Census count of 18,695 people. This demographic movement is based on an estimated resident base of 20,000, derived from examining the June 2025 ABS ERP figures. With a density of 3,862 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Eastwood (NSW) ranks in the top 10% of national areas reviewed by AreaSearch, underscoring intense local land demand.
The 7.9% population increase in the suburb of Eastwood (NSW) since the 2021 census exceeded the state benchmark of 7.3%, driven primarily by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 90.0% of recent population gains. Demographic projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia figures based on 2022 data for each SA2, alongside 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts anchored to 2021 where required. Growth rates across specific age brackets from these aggregations are also applied across all locations for years 2032 to 2041. Forward projections indicate above median population growth for the suburb of Eastwood (NSW) relative to statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with aggregated SA2-level modelling anticipating an increase of 2,501 persons to 2041, representing a total rise of 11.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
855 new dwellings have been approved in Eastwood (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 171 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 148 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 26% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 129, 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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Building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch from ABS statistical area data indicate that Eastwood has recorded roughly 171 home approvals per year, accumulating an estimated 855 dwellings across the preceding 5 financial years, with 129 approvals registered to date in FY-25. The balance between local demand and new supply remains aligned, with an average of 1.1 new residents per year per dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). Developers have focused heavily on higher-density and premium builds, with new properties carrying an expected average construction cost of $680,000.
Additionally, commercial development has remained subdued, with approvals totaling $2.1 million during this financial year. Recent residential construction comprises 74.0% medium and high-density housing alongside 26.0% detached dwellings. This focus on higher-density formats delivers attainable entry opportunities for downsizing owner-occupiers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a substantial shift from the current neighborhood fabric of 53.0% houses, reflecting constrained site availability and growing requirements for diverse, accessible dwellings. Recording roughly 147 people per dwelling approval, Eastwood displays clear patterns of an expanding residential precinct. Demographic forecasts from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate show Eastwood will add 2,337 residents through to 2041. Given existing construction momentum, future dwelling completions should satisfy incoming demand, establishing advantageous purchasing conditions while providing the capacity to absorb growth beyond current expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Eastwood (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Eastwood (NSW), worth an estimated $702 million. A further 76 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $49.2 billion. 29 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment, major works, and strategic planning significantly guide regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects likely to influence the locality, with key initiatives including the Eastwood Centre Redevelopment, Eastwood Central Precinct Project, Eastwood Masterplan, and 173 Shaftsbury Road Development.
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Eastwood Centre Redevelopment
A transit-oriented mixed-use redevelopment of the 1.2-hectare Eastwood Shopping Centre site. Designed by SJB Architects, the scheme features four slender residential towers on a two-level retail and commercial podium, delivering around 780 apartments (including 5% affordable housing) across buildings up to 37 storeys on the Rutledge Street frontage. The precinct will include up to 20,875 square metres of retail and commercial space with two supermarkets, fresh-food markets, restaurants, and cafes celebrating Eastwood's multicultural food culture.Around 7,500 square metres of shared amenities and a 24/7 weatherproof pedestrian link connecting Rowe Street Mall to Rutledge Street are also planned. A State Significant Development Application (SSDA) and concurrent rezoning application are anticipated to be lodged around April 2026, with construction expected from 2027 and completion targeted for 2030.
Eastwood Central Precinct Project
The Eastwood Central Precinct Project focuses on revitalizing the Eastwood Town Centre by constructing a new multi-storey carpark at Glen Reserve. This infrastructure allows for the future demolition of the aging Glen Street Carpark to make way for a civic plaza, an expanded library, and a community hub. A primary feature is the installation of a large-scale underground stormwater detention tank designed to significantly reduce flood risk for local businesses and the surrounding precinct.
Eastwood Masterplan
City of Ryde is developing a masterplan to guide future growth and change in Eastwood town centre. The plan is intended to improve public spaces, support high quality and sustainable development, protect local character and heritage, address flooding issues, plan for infrastructure and consider economic opportunities linked to the Ryde Hospital redevelopment. Early engagement closed on 5 May 2024, technical studies are complete, and Council is now developing the masterplan before public exhibition and adoption.
173 Shaftsbury Road Development
A proposed high-density residential apartment development located on a prime R4-zoned site near Eastwood Station. The project involves the redevelopment of 173 Shaftsbury Road and potentially the adjacent 29 Glen Street to provide modern apartment living within walking distance of the Eastwood town centre, schools, and transport links. Early planning stages indicate a focus on high-quality design and community integration.
Second Avenue Townhouse Estate
A 31-townhome infill estate in Eastwood designed by BKA Architecture and developed by Radray Group. Completed in early 2026, the project features high-quality 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes with landscaped private outdoor areas and secure basement parking. The development is situated within 600 metres of Eastwood Station, providing easy access to the vibrant local shopping and dining precinct.
Cielo Epping
Mixed-use development by Meriton featuring Epping's tallest tower at 29 levels with 209 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, designed with Studio SC. Includes premium finishes, sustainable features, onsite childcare centre, two retail shops, gym, sauna, outdoor pool, BBQ pavilion, and a level 26 rooftop garden. Located 4 minutes walk from Epping Train and Metro Station.
Ryde Hospital Redevelopment
The $526.8 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment is a major expansion delivering a new seven-storey Acute Services Building (ASB) on the existing Eastwood campus. Delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with builder AW Edwards, the project consolidates services previously spread across 21 buildings into a single modern facility. The ASB will feature an expanded emergency department, intensive care unit, operating theatres and procedure rooms, medical imaging including MRI, ambulatory care centre, paediatric short-stay unit, and additional adult inpatient beds.Interim facilities including a new ICU/CCU opened in May 2025. A key milestone was reached in March 2026 with the first major concrete pour for the ASB foundations, using a sustainable mix replacing 40 per cent of traditional cement with recycled materials. Construction of the ASB is on track for completion in late 2027, with main entrance works, demolition of legacy buildings, and landscaping to follow through 2028.
Epping Central Development
Proposed mixed-use development featuring two towers (20 and 22 storeys) with 126 apartments, retail, and commercial spaces opposite Epping train station. It includes underground parking and ground-level community and market facilities to rejuvenate the area.
10,872 residents of Eastwood (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 11,361. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 65.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,983, about 84% 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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Eastwood maintains a highly educated labor pool with significant representation across the technology sector, recording an unemployment rate of 4.3% alongside an estimated 0.9% rise in employment over the preceding year based on AreaSearch aggregated metrics. As of March 2026, 10,872 residents are employed, while local unemployment sits 0.2% higher than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Labor force participation stands at 65.4%, compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Furthermore, 48.7% of workers reported working from home in Census data, a figure subject to Covid-19 lockdown influences. The leading employment sectors for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade.
Conversely, construction employment is less represented locally, employing 6.5% of Eastwood's working residents against 8.6% across Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census working population against resident workers illustrates that the suburb is predominantly residential, offering limited employment opportunities locally. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM figures, local employment expanded by 0.9% and the labor force grew by 0.8% over the 12 months to March 2026, maintaining a steady unemployment rate. Across Greater Sydney, employment and labor force both expanded by 1.9%, while unemployment recorded a slight contraction. Furthermore, national workforce forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project nationwide employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sector forecasts against the local industry profile suggests employment for Eastwood residents should rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (calculated as an illustrative weighting extrapolation excluding localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Eastwood (NSW) is $1,945 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $760 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,111 a year against an average of $72,261. The average runs 53% 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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Taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Eastwood sit above the national average based on AreaSearch's compilation of ATO statistics for financial year 2023. Among taxpayers, median income stood at $47,111 and average earnings reached $72,261, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Applying a 10.32% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $51,973 (median) and $79,718 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicated that weekly household income was $1,945 (62nd percentile), while individual earnings sat at the 40th percentile.
The largest earnings band covers 30.5% of residents (6,150 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns with the wider regional rate of 30.9%. Housing costs account for 18.6% of income, leaving disposable earnings at the 58th percentile and placing the area in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Eastwood (NSW) had 6,504 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 53% detached houses and 28% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,730 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling stock in Eastwood at the latest Census was comprised of 53.0% separate houses and 47.1% other dwellings, including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Greater Sydney recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 31.2%, exceeding the Sydney metro rate, with remaining homes either subject to a mortgage (29.0%) or rented (39.7%). Median monthly mortgage repayments were $2,730, surpassing the Sydney metro level of $2,427 and remaining significantly above the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $450, tracking below Sydney metro's $470 but remaining substantially higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Eastwood (NSW) counted 6,504 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,015 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 75.1% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 38.6%, couples without children at 25.5%, and single parent families at 9.7%. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 24.9%, comprising lone person households at 20.0% and group households at 4.9%. Average household occupancy sits at a median of 2.8 people, which is slightly above the Greater Sydney figure of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.8% of adults in Eastwood (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 30.9% with a bachelor degree and 17.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 9.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,550 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,118 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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Educational attainment in Eastwood is substantial, with 50.8% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees represent the most common attainment at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education accounts for 19.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (9.5%). Formal study enrollment is high throughout the community, with 30.6% of residents currently studying. This consists of 8.7% enrolled in primary education, 8.4% undertaking tertiary education, and 6.2% engaged in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Eastwood (NSW) reaches 125 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 4,800 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 1.0 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 transport connectivity in Eastwood includes 125 active transport stops spanning rail and bus services, operated across 32 individual routes that provide 4,774 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is high, with residents situated a typical distance of 149 meters from the nearest stop. The majority of commuters travel outward for work, with private car travel accounting for 69% of journeys, followed by 17% by train and 6% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional benchmark, while 48.7% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census (reflecting COVID-19 circumstances).
Transit service frequency averages 682 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 nearest stops relative to the centerpoint of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.8% of residents in Eastwood (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 94% of areas nationally. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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 Eastwood show favorable outcomes based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, demonstrating a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 55% of the total population (~11,189 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality are diabetes and arthritis, affecting 4.7 and 4.6% of residents, respectively, while 79.8% reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.6% of the population (3,750 people), which exceeds the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes among older residents are strong, with national rankings aligning with the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
61.0% of Eastwood (NSW) residents were born overseas and 68.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (42.9%) and English (10.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Eastwood exhibits high cultural diversity, with 68.8% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 61.0% born overseas. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation at 38.8% of the local population. Buddhism shows a significant local concentration at 7.0%, compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background, the most common ancestries in Eastwood are Chinese at 42.9% (substantially above the regional average of 8.4%), English at 10.2% (below the regional average of 19.0%), and Other at 10.0% (compared to 16.0% regionally). Additional distinct cultural representation includes Korean heritage at 7.8% (versus 1.1% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.5% (versus 0.3%), and Lebanese at 0.8% (versus 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Eastwood (NSW) is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.9% 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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Eastwood tracks Greater Sydney closely across each broad age group, with the maximum variance from Greater Sydney reaching 4.0 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, decreasing from 39 at the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year above the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 age bracket, which fell from 24.5% to an estimated 21.9% of residents. Projections indicate that by 2041, senior cohorts (65+) will account for the majority of population growth, adding 1,661 residents (44%) to reach 5,412, while younger to middle-aged adult brackets are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Eastwood (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 7 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 155 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,695 at the 2021 Census → 20,164 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 (SAL11372). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.