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The median house price in Elermore Vale is $970k, with units at $721k. House values have moved 4.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Elermore Vale has an estimated 6,274 residents, up from 6,057 at the 2021 Census — a change of 217 people, or 3.6%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 1,255 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region, along with fresh addresses verified by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Elermore Vale has a population estimated at 6,274 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 217 residents (3.6%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 6,057 residents. The shift is calculated using the resident population of 6,251, estimated by AreaSearch after reviewing the most recent ERP data from the ABS (June 2025) plus an extra 66 verified new addresses since the Census date. This population size results in a density ratio of 1,254 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio found across national sites analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 3.6% expansion since census in the suburb of Elermore Vale is within 1.3 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (4.9%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Demographic growth in this locality was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 62.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this information, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year. Growth rates for different age cohorts derived from these datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic changes, the suburb of Elermore Vale is expected to experience population growth above the median for non-metropolitan parts of Australia, with an anticipated increase of 780 residents by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a total rise of 12.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
118 new dwellings have been approved in Elermore Vale over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That is 3.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 28% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals compiled from statistical area data, Elermore Vale averages about 23 dwelling approvals annually, summing to an estimated 118 residences over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 10 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.6 individuals moving to the locality each year for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), supply and demand seem to be in equilibrium, yielding stable market conditions, while new residences are being built with an average expected construction cost of $410,000—slightly higher than the regional average—indicating a focus on high-quality projects.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $4.9 million have been logged this financial year, which highlights the residential nature of the locality. Recent building activity consists of 28.0% detached homes and 72.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on compact housing designs provides accessible pathways to ownership and draws downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift away from current housing stock patterns (where houses currently make up 79.0%), pointing to a decrease in available development land while meeting changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability demands. The area registers roughly 415 people for each residential approval, which is characteristic of an established neighborhood. Demographic projections show that Elermore Vale will add 757 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is progressing at a reasonable rate relative to expected population growth, though buyers might face increased competition as the population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Elermore Vale, worth an estimated $1.2 billion. A further 32 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.83 billion. 8 are already under construction and 10 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 performance is heavily shaped by adjustments to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Western Corridor Road Upgrades - Longworth Avenue and Minmi Road, the Duncan Close Residential Development, Infinite Early Learning Elermore Vale, and Eden Estates, with the subsequent list detailing the most significant undertakings.
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Infinite Early Learning Elermore Vale
A 141-place early learning centre now open and enrolling at Elermore Vale, offering long day care for children aged 6 weeks to school age. Formed in 2025 by a group of early learning professionals with over 30 years combined sector experience, the purpose-built facility includes dedicated age-group rooms and an in-house cook providing all meals. The service was formally approved by the regulator on 22 January 2026.
John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
The $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct is a major redevelopment of the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospitals at New Lambton Heights. The centrepiece is a new seven-storey Acute Services Building delivering an expanded Emergency Department designed for more than 95,000 annual presentations, 22 operating theatres and 9 interventional suites, a 60 per cent increase in ICU capacity, an expanded neonatal ICU, birthing and maternity units, and a new Nexus Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit.The building connects to the existing hospital and the Hunter Medical Research Institute via four link bridges and includes more than 2,600 square metres of elevated gardens and around 900 additional car parking spaces. As of April 2026, the four link bridges have been completed and the rooftop helipad has been successfully tested and commissioned, with internal fit-out and landscaping advancing. Construction of the new building is on track for completion in 2026, followed by an operational commissioning period before patients are welcomed. Refurbishment of areas in the existing facility is scheduled to follow, due for completion in 2027.
Eden Estates
State-led rezoning proposal for a 574 hectare masterplanned community spanning Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. The proposal would deliver up to 4,200 dwellings including affordable and key worker housing, employment land, community facilities, open space and biodiversity conservation areas. Following assessment by the State Significant Rezoning Evaluation Panel, the proposal was endorsed in January 2025 and approved to proceed as a state-led rezoning on 3 March 2025. Technical investigations and planning assessment continue prior to formal rezoning.
Duncan Close Residential Development
Staged residential development comprising 49 multi-dwelling homes and a 50 lot community title subdivision with internal roads, landscaping, shared open space and associated civil works. The project received development approval from the City of Newcastle and has subsequently progressed to construction, with a Principal Certifier appointment lodged in early 2026.
6-10 Council Street Apartments
A 5-storey apartment development in Wallsend town centre providing 28 residential dwellings. The project features low-rise construction with 50 car spaces and is positioned to take advantage of local amenities and transport connections.
Western Corridor Road Upgrades - Longworth Avenue and Minmi Road
Major dual-lane road upgrades along Longworth Avenue and Minmi Road in Wallsend. The project includes widening to four lanes, intersection improvements, cycling and pedestrian connections, and stormwater upgrades. Daracon is the principal contractor. Works commenced in March 2025 and are expected to complete in late 2026. The estimated project value is $40 million, supported by a $7.61 million contribution from the NSW Government's Accelerated Infrastructure Fund.
Lambton Park Master Plan
A comprehensive master plan approved by Newcastle Council to guide the future development of Lambton Park. The plan focuses on enhancing facilities, community engagement, heritage preservation, and recreational opportunities while maintaining the park as an open green space. Key developments include Lambton Pool upgrades, heritage rotunda preservation, improved accessibility, tennis courts, bowling club facilities, childrens playgrounds, walking tracks, and the transformation of the former Baby Health Centre into a modern cafe.
Newcastle Link Road and Minmi Road Intersection Upgrade
The NSW Government is carrying out project planning for the intersection upgrade of Newcastle Link Road and Minmi Road, Cameron Park to improve future traffic flow, journey reliability and safety. The upgrade is needed to address increased congestion from population growth and future development in the area.
2,976 residents of Elermore Vale are employed, from a labour force of 3,137. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 59.9%. 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 5,163, about 82% 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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Elermore Vale possesses a qualified labor force, with strong representation in key service sectors, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%, derived from AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 2,976 working residents, while the local unemployment rate sits 1.0% above the 4.1% rate for Regional NSW, and labor participation is very close to the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census data reveals that a moderate 25.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions must be taken into account.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The workforce is highly concentrated in health care & social assistance, with employment numbers at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, employing just 0.2% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. This predominantly residential community appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data compiled from wider statistical regions, the local workforce shrank by 0.8% and overall employment fell by 2.8% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 1.9 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This differs from Regional NSW, where employment shrank by 0.9%, the workforce fell by 0.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.5 percentage points. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand in Elermore Vale. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local workforce profile to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment in Elermore Vale will grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Elermore Vale is $1,567 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $712 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,951 a year against an average of $62,471. 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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The suburb of Elermore Vale has a median taxpayer income of $52,951 and an average taxpayer income of $62,471, according to postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are below the national average, contrasting with a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,416 for the median and $68,918 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family, and personal incomes in Elermore Vale are modest, falling between the 30th and 39th percentiles.
The largest income bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which accounts for 30.3% of residents (1,901 people), reflecting regional patterns where 29.9% of the population falls into this category. Housing cost burdens are significant, with residents retaining only 83.7% of their income, which sits in the 39th percentile, and the SEIFA income index ranks the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Elermore Vale had 2,298 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 2% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.1%. 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 time of the most recent Census, the distribution of residential structures in Elermore Vale was 79.2% separate houses and 20.8% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing types), compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership levels in Elermore Vale were slightly below those of Regional NSW at 37.1%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (36.4%) or occupied by tenants (26.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,842 was higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $380 was also higher than the Regional NSW average of $330.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Elermore Vale are below the Australian average of $1,863, while rent costs exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Elermore Vale counted 2,298 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 69.8%, consisting of couples with children at 30.4%, couples without children at 26.7%, and single parent households at 11.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.2%, which is comprised of single person households at 26.8% and group households at 3.5%. The median household occupancy of 2.5 people is slightly larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.0% of adults in Elermore Vale hold a university qualification, including 18.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 859 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,041 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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Attainment of educational qualifications in Elermore Vale is lower than regional averages, with 26.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 32.2% across NSW. This variance points to opportunities for future educational growth and vocational upskilling. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational and trade certifications are common, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (25.0%). Enrollment in education is remarkably high, with 27.0% of the population currently undertaking formal study.
This student population includes 8.8% in primary schools, 7.0% in secondary schools, and 5.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Elermore Vale reaches 87 stops on 64 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 systems include 87 active transit stops operating within Elermore Vale, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 64 separate routes that generate 1,054 passenger trips weekly. Transport accessibility is considered excellent, with residents living an average of 128 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the area is primarily residential, the vast majority of working residents travel outside the suburb for work, and private vehicles remain the main transit choice for 95% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per home. Additionally, 25.1% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 safety measures.
Transit service frequency averages 150 trips daily across all routes, which translates to about 12 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.8% of residents in Elermore Vale report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 9.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Health indicators point to notable difficulties for Elermore Vale, as shown by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which reveals a substantially higher than average rate of common medical conditions, particularly among older residents, alongside a low rate of private health insurance coverage at roughly 52% of the population (~3,241 people). The most prevalent medical issues reported in this locality were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 10.6% and 10.5% of residents respectively, while 59.8% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Residents of working age experience higher than average rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.7% of the local population (1,424 people). Senior health profiles present certain difficulties, though they rank lower nationally than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Elermore Vale is largely Australian-born, at 84.5% of residents, with 12.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.8%) and Australian (27.9%). 3.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Elermore Vale exhibits lower than average levels of cultural diversity, with 84.5% of the population born in Australia, 92.2% holding citizenship, and 87.6% using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 53.5% of the population, which compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' country of birth), the three largest cohorts in Elermore Vale are English at 28.8%, Australian at 27.9%, and Scottish at 8.8%. There are also notable concentrations of specific ethnic backgrounds compared to regional figures: Welsh ancestry is overrepresented at 0.9% (vs 0.5% regionally), Polish at 1.3% (vs 0.5%), and Macedonian at 2.0% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Elermore Vale is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Elermore Vale is 41 years, which is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 43 years but sits above the national average of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is well represented at 15.3% compared to Regional NSW, while the 55 - 64 bracket is less common at 9.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 12.5% to 15.3% of the population. Conversely, the 85+ cohort decreased from 4.6% to 3.3% and the 55 to 64 bracket declined from 10.8% to 9.7%.
Demographic models suggest that the age structure in the suburb of Elermore Vale will undergo notable changes by 2041. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow the fastest at 25%, adding 243 residents to reach a total of 1,203. Meanwhile, population drops are expected for the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 age cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Elermore Vale
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) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 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 — 66 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,057 at the 2021 Census → 6,274 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11397). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.