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The median house price in Fairfield (NSW) is $1.36m, with units at $485k. House values have moved 8.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Fairfield (NSW) has an estimated 19,690 residents, up from 18,596 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,094 people, or 5.9%. 195 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 92.0% of that increase. That puts 4,465 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS population releases alongside new addresses validated since the Census date, the population of the suburb of Fairfield (NSW) stands at approximately 19,690 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 1,094 people (5.9%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 18,596 people. This shift is derived from an estimated resident count of 19,649 determined via the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 195 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With a density of 4,464 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Fairfield (NSW) ranks in the top 10% of areas evaluated nationally by AreaSearch, underscoring intense demand for local land.
The 5.9% post-census growth rate trails the state benchmark (7.3%) by 1.4 percentage points, highlighting solid underlying demographic momentum. Net overseas migration served as the principal driver of this expansion, generating roughly 92.0% of recent population additions. In assessing future demographic shifts for the suburb of Fairfield (NSW), AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2-level figures published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), alongside NSW State Government SA2 modeling released in 2022 (using 2021 as the base year) wherever required. Cohort growth rates from these datasets are further utilized across all areas between 2032 and 2041. Projections place the area within the top quartile of statistical districts assessed by AreaSearch, pointing to an addition of 5,849 persons through to 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, representing an overall expansion of 29.5% across the 16 years.
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805 new dwellings have been approved in Fairfield (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 161 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 153 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 22% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 59, 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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ABS building approval figures compiled across statistical areas by AreaSearch show Fairfield generating an annual average of roughly 161 new residential approvals, representing approximately 805 homes over the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 59 approvals have been logged. With an average of only 0.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply is keeping pace with or exceeding local demand, expanding options for purchasers and facilitating demographic expansion beyond baseline expectations. Furthermore, newly approved dwellings show an average construction value of $364,000—sitting below regional figures and supporting greater affordability.
In addition, $32.2 million in commercial approvals have been authorized in the current financial year, underscoring substantial non-residential investment. Recent residential building activity consists of 22.0% detached houses alongside 78.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density building creates accessible entry price points suitable for downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. It marks a noticeable shift from the existing dwelling stock (presently 40.0% houses), driven by constrained development land, evolving lifestyle trends, and affordability considerations. A metric of roughly 323 people per approval highlights Fairfield as an established, mature market. Demographic projections from AreaSearch's most recent quarterly assessment show Fairfield adding 5,808 residents leading up to 2041. Maintained building activity should ensure adequate residential supply to satisfy demand, generating advantageous conditions for buyers while supporting population growth in excess of current projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Fairfield (NSW), worth an estimated $719 million. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.4 billion. 12 are already under construction and 28 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning schemes, and capital projects significantly shape local area performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 20 major initiatives with the potential to influence the local area. Notable undertakings include the Fairfield Central Transformation (Former Fairfield Chase), Fairfield Forum Redevelopment, Fairfield West Public Preschool, and the 37-39 Pavesi Street Smithfield Development.
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Fairfield Central Transformation (Former Fairfield Chase)
Repositioning and revitalisation of the former Fairfield Chase into Fairfield Central. This major retail and commercial transformation adds 4,500 sqm of floor space to create a diversified hub for essential services, health, and education. Key features include a medical centre, World Gym, and upgraded car parking for 272 vehicles. The project aims to convert a high-vacancy retail site into a vibrant community destination with improved pedestrian links and modern commercial offerings.
Fairfield Forum Redevelopment
The Fairfield Forum Redevelopment is a major urban renewal project by Harrington Property Group at 8-36 Station Street, Fairfield. The approved master plan and LEP amendment permit towers up to 25 storeys delivering approximately 1,500 residential apartments and 18,000 sqm of revitalised retail and commercial space. The development includes the creation of a 4,000 sqm public park (Cunninghame Street Park), a new public road link, and extensive pedestrian connectivity.
Fairfield West Public Preschool
Construction is underway on a new public preschool co-located at Fairfield West Public School. The facility will accommodate up to 40 children per day and include 2 preschool rooms, an outdoor play area, administration area, amenities, staff kitchen and storage. The project forms part of the NSW Government's 100 Public Preschools program. Richard Crookes Construction has established the site and groundworks are progressing, with completion forecast for 2027.
106-128 Woodpark Road Smithfield Planning Proposal
Planning proposal seeking an amendment to the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan for 106-128 Woodpark Road, Smithfield. The proposal seeks to amend planning controls to facilitate a mixed-use commercial development comprising retail premises, food and drink premises, and office space across multiple buildings. The rezoning and development provisions aim to revitalise the corridor and support local employment opportunities.
37-39 Pavesi Street Smithfield Development
Proposed medium-density residential development at 37-39 Pavesi Street in Smithfield. The scheme plans to redevelop the existing consolidated site to deliver up to 25 residential dwellings to bolster housing stock in Western Sydney. The project remains in the planning and approvals pipeline under local planning assessment.
EVO Fairfield
Four-building mixed-use development delivering 362 apartments (1, 2 and 3 bedroom) with landscaped podium gardens, two rooftop terraces and ground-floor retail. Site is ~350m from Fairfield train station with views towards Parramatta, Sydney CBD and the Blue Mountains. Developer indicates construction is underway with completion targeted for early 2026.
1-3 Bodalla Street, Fairfield Heights Residential Flat Building
Rezoned site enabling a residential flat building of around 39 dwellings over four storeys with basement parking, following Fairfield LEP 2013 Amendment No 21 (R3 to R4). Subsequent DAs lodged for a residential flat building and basement parking at 3 Bodalla Street indicate the project progressing through Council assessment.
Fairfield Heights Town Centre Public Domain Upgrades
Council-led public domain upgrades to Fairfield Heights Town Centre focused on The Boulevarde between Polding Street and Beemera Street. Works build on earlier streetscape stages and are guided by the Fairfield Heights Urban Design Study, the Town Centre Development Control Plan and the 2020 Public Domain Plan to improve the look and function of the local main street. Upgrades include new paving and kerbs, street trees, furniture, safer pedestrian crossings, decorative elements and small-scale open space and amenity improvements to support local businesses and shoppers.The project aims to strengthen Fairfield Heights as a walkable neighbourhood retail centre and community meeting place.
6,213 residents of Fairfield (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 7,169. Unemployment sits at 13.3%, with participation at 43.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Fairfield features a diverse occupational profile, an unemployment rate of 13.3%, and an estimated 5.9% increase in employment over the preceding year based on AreaSearch's statistical area data. As of March 2026, working residents total 6,213, though the local jobless rate sits 9.2% higher than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. In addition, labor force participation is lower at 43.1% compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census findings recorded 26.7% of local workers operating from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing represent the largest employers of local residents.
The suburb displays an exceptionally high concentration in manufacturing, where its employment proportion reaches 1.9 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 5.6% of local workers, compared to 11.5% regionally. Comparing Census working population counts against resident counts indicates that this primarily residential locality offers relatively constrained employment opportunities within its immediate boundaries. SALM and ABS data aggregated across statistical areas by AreaSearch shows that in the year to March 2026, local employment grew by 5.9% while the workforce expanded by 4.9%, lowering the jobless rate by 0.8 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% gain in employment, a 1.9% rise in its labor force, and a slight reduction in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor demand. When these national projections (6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years) are weighted against Fairfield's specific sector distribution, local employment is projected to expand by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (an illustrative weighting calculation that excludes localized demographic projections).
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Median household income in Fairfield (NSW) is $1,092 a week (about $57,000 a year), with median personal income at $454 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,232 a year against an average of $48,780. 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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ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 reviewed by AreaSearch indicate that Fairfield's earnings trail nationwide standards, recording a median income of $40,232 and an average of $48,780. Across Greater Sydney, comparative figures sit higher at a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach roughly $44,384 (median) and $53,814 (average) as of March 2026. Data from Census 2021 places personal, family, and household earnings between the 1st and 7th percentiles across Australia. In terms of earnings brackets, 29.5% of residents (5,808 individuals) earn between $800 - 1,499, differing from Greater Sydney where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 30.9%.
Affordability constraints are acute, leaving just 73.4% of income remaining and ranking the area in the 4th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Fairfield (NSW) had 5,978 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 40% detached houses and 46% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 60% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $365 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 33.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 36.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, Fairfield's residential profile comprised 40.2% houses and 59.8% other dwellings (including townhouses, flats, and alternative dwellings), compared with 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Outright home ownership stood at 21.9%, trailing the broader Sydney metro figure, while 18.5% of homes were held under a mortgage and 59.5% were rented. Typical housing expenses sat lower than metropolitan Sydney averages, with median monthly mortgage payments at $1,733 (versus $2,427) and median weekly rents at $365 (versus $470). Across Australia, Fairfield's figures also remain below the national mortgage benchmark of $1,863 and the national rental median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fairfield (NSW) counted 5,978 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,330 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 17% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 74.5% of all local households, divided between couples with children (36.4%), couples without children (17.0%), and single parent families (18.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.5%, comprising lone person households (23.1%) and group households (2.4%). The average household size stands at 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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16.7% of adults in Fairfield (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 13.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 89% of areas nationally. A further 14.0% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 5,062 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 926 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 levels in the area sit below regional benchmarks, with 16.7% holding university credentials compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees represent 13.1% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Vocational training constitutes 23.6% of educational attainment among residents aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (14.0%). A significant share of the community is engaged in learning, with 32.3% of residents actively undertaking formal studies. Primary schooling accounts for 9.6% of residents, secondary education represents 9.0%, and 5.0% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Fairfield (NSW) reaches 74 stops on 54 routes, timetabled for about 5,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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The local transit network features 74 operational stops across train and bus modes in Fairfield. Across 54 separate transit routes, these stops accommodate 5,500 weekly passenger journeys. Transit connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 175 meters. Outward commuting is standard for this residential area, with private vehicles accounting for 78% of journeys and rail comprising 12%. Average motor vehicle ownership is 0.9 per household, below the broader regional standard, while 26.7% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census (reflecting potential COVID-19 influences).
Scheduled public transport operations deliver an average of 785 daily trips across the entire network, representing roughly 74 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.7% of residents in Fairfield (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 12.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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AreaSearch assessment of health indicators and mortality data shows outcomes for Fairfield residents generally aligning with national standards, though minor health conditions show a slightly higher prevalence across both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance participation is notably low, encompassing roughly 46% of residents (~9,116 people), which compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and diabetes constitute the primary diagnosed health conditions locally, reported by 7.4 and 7.0% of the population respectively, while 73.7% of residents noted having no medical conditions (compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney).
Residents under the age of 65 experience above-average health results. Individuals aged 65 and over represent 19.4% of the community (3,819 people), higher than the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney, maintaining rankings broadly consistent with the national population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
70.2% of Fairfield (NSW) residents were born overseas and 82.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (10.8%) and Chinese (9.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Fairfield demonstrates substantial cultural diversity, with 70.2% of its population born overseas and 82.5% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation at 62.1% of residents. In addition, Buddhism is prominently represented at 12.8% of the local population, markedly exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 4.1%. Parental birthplace figures highlight 'Other' backgrounds as the primary ancestral group at 49.4% (well above the regional figure of 16.0%), followed by Vietnamese at 10.8% (compared to 1.8% regionally) and Chinese at 9.8%. Other distinct communities include Serbian backgrounds at 1.8% (versus 0.5% across the region), Spanish at 1.1% (versus 0.6%), and Lebanese at 1.8% (versus 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fairfield (NSW) is 40. 28.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Age distributions in Fairfield align closely with Greater Sydney, showing a maximum variance of 5.6 percentage points across four main age tiers. AreaSearch calculates a median age of 40 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census finding and 3 years older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that time. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 17.0% to an estimated 19.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, older age brackets are forecast to represent the bulk of growth, expanding by 2,403 residents (63%) to reach 6,223.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Fairfield (NSW)
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 | Sep 2026 last month all 13 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 Sep 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 — 195 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,596 at the 2021 Census → 19,690 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 (SAL11480). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.