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The median house price in Fairfield West is $1.28m, with units at $736k. House values have moved 8.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Fairfield West has an estimated 13,684 residents, up from 12,981 at the 2021 Census — a change of 703 people, or 5.4%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 4,237 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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Analyzing population updates from the ABS for the surrounding region, alongside address validations conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Fairfield West has a calculated population of approximately 13,684 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 703 individuals (5.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 12,981 residents. The estimation is derived from the resident population of 13,589 established by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 29 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population scale translates to a density of 4,236 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of areas evaluated nationally by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 5.4% expansion rate of the suburb of Fairfield West since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (2.0%), positioning it as a leading growth zone. Net overseas migration was the primary driver of these gains, accounting for approximately 79.0% of the total population increase over recent timeframes. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 district. In instances where such data is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as a base year are substituted. Age-specific growth patterns from these data pools are extended to project cohorts from 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the suburb of Fairfield West is anticipated to experience growth slightly below the national median, with projections indicating an increase of 592 residents by 2041, representing a total rise of 3.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
286 new dwellings have been approved in Fairfield West over the past five years, an average of 57 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 59 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 53% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 72, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals from the ABS indicate that Fairfield West averages approximately 57 annual dwelling approvals. Total residential approvals reached 286 homes over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 66 approvals registered during FY-26. A ratio of 1.9 new residents per built dwelling was recorded over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, suggesting a healthy alignment of supply and demand that underpins market stability, with new structures carrying an average construction cost of $321,000. Non-residential approvals amounted to $246,000 in the current financial year, highlighting that the locality remains overwhelmingly residential.
In comparison to Greater Sydney, Fairfield West exhibits a comparable volume of construction per capita, keeping the local market in equilibrium with the broader metropolitan area. Of the recent construction, standalone homes represent 53.0% and semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings account for 47.0%, offering a range of price points from traditional family residences to compact options. This marks a clear departure from the historical housing stock, which consists of 88.0% houses, signaling a reduction in available greenfield sites alongside shifting consumer preferences toward diverse and affordable options. The local ratio of roughly 257 people per residential approval indicates a market characterized by low development density. Projections indicate that Fairfield West will add 497 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. The current pace of residential development suggests new supply will easily accommodate this influx, supporting favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating growth beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Fairfield West, worth an estimated $272 million. A further 62 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.5 billion. 15 are already under construction and 31 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 projects, major planning decisions, and new developments have a significant impact on local market dynamics. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects likely to influence the immediate area. Key developments include EVO Fairfield, Stage 3 of The Vale - Fairfield Heights, public domain upgrades in the Fairfield Heights Town Centre, and the mixed-use development at 368 Hamilton Road, with the key details outlined in the list below.
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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.
368 Hamilton Road Mixed-Use Development
Construction of a 3-storey mixed-use building, including 7 ground floor retail tenancies, a childcare centre on the first and second floors to accommodate 138 children and 25 staff, and 2 basement levels providing 118 parking spaces.
Endeavour Sports Park Upgrade
Transformation of Endeavour Sports Park into a grassroots sport and recreation precinct with 17 multipurpose courts for basketball, netball, futsal, volleyball, and pickleball now open for bookings, 2 new synthetic fields nearing completion with 200lx lighting, hirer-activated water cannons, and sustainability features, upgraded amenities buildings, and multi-sport capabilities including soccer, AFL, and cricket.
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.
Fairfield Heights Residential Infill - 120-130 Stella Street
Medium density infill project in Fairfield Heights delivering 48 townhouses and apartments at 120-130 Stella Street. The development replaces existing detached housing and has been approved by Fairfield City Council, providing a mix of two and three bedroom dwellings, internal driveways, on site parking and landscaped communal open space within walking distance of the Fairfield Heights local centre and public transport.
Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment
The $630 million upgrade includes a new multi-storey clinical services building featuring an expanded Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Medical Imaging, and new operating theatres. Early works involving the expansion of ground-level car parking commenced in March 2026, with a new five-storey car park also planned to support increased campus capacity.
The Canleys Special Entertainment Precincts
Two Special Entertainment Precincts (SEPs) along Canley Vale Road in Canley Heights and Canley Vale, officially launched as 'The Canleys' on 28 November 2025 as Western Sydney's first SEPs. Operating under a 12-month trial phase, the precincts allow businesses to trade until midnight on weekdays and 2am on weekends, with live music and entertainment supported by strict acoustic controls. The initiative is backed by an NSW Government SEP Kickstart Grant of $183,308 and underpinned by the Fairfield LEP 2013 amendment (PP-2025-910), with the gateway determination issued in June 2025 and the planning proposal in finalisation.Business associations Canley Heights Nights and Little Asia Canley Vale coordinate precinct activations.
FLAIR - 27-33 Ascot Street
FLAIR is a six-storey mid-rise apartment building delivering 74 residences in Canley Heights. The development offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with Caesarstone benchtops, Caroma tapware, and AEG appliances. Shared amenities include a landscaped rooftop terrace with two BBQ facilities and pergola, a ground-floor green space with dual decks, and secure underground parking. The building features a contemporary brick facade with sliding screens and vertical wooden slats for privacy. Developed by Ascot Developments, designed by Zhinar Architects, and constructed by Gaby Group.
5,101 residents of Fairfield West are employed, from a labour force of 5,592. Unemployment sits at 8.8%, with participation at 50.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,427, 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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The local workforce is characterized by a blend of white and blue collar occupations, with manufacturing and industrial activities holding a prominent share, an unemployment rate of 8.8%, and employment expanding by an estimated 5.5% over the prior year according to AreaSearch data. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,101, while the local unemployment rate stood 4.7% higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, pointing to potential labor market slack. Furthermore, participation in the workforce remains low at 50.2% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 69.1%. Census records show that a substantial 27.4% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions during the pandemic.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing displays a high concentration, employing workers at 2.2 times the metropolitan average rate. Conversely, professional & technical services account for only 5.3% of the local labor force, compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census working population against the resident population suggests this residential enclave offers relatively few local jobs. According to AreaSearch computations of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the 12-month period experienced a 5.5% rise in employment alongside a 5.1% expansion of the labor force, which reduced the local unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded employment and labor force growth rates of 1.9% and 1.9% respectively, accompanied by a minor decrease in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to model future trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local employment mix suggests Fairfield West's employment base could expand by 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that excludes localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Fairfield West is $1,428 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $476 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,860 a year against an average of $50,754. 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 data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that the suburb of Fairfield West has a median income of $41,860 and an average income of $50,754. These figures are below the national average and compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, local income estimates are approximately $46,180 for the median and $55,992 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual weekly incomes at the 2nd percentile ($476 weekly), whereas household incomes performed better at the 30th percentile.
The household income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, containing 31.3% of residents (4,283 people), which aligns closely with the Greater Sydney rate of 30.9%. Residents face notable housing cost pressures, retaining only 79.4% of their income, which ranks in the 24th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Fairfield West had 3,564 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 5% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 30.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the time of the last Census consisted of 88.4% detached houses and 11.6% multi-unit or semi-detached properties, whereas the Sydney metropolitan area recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwelling types. Home ownership rates in the area stood at 34.7%, which is above the metropolitan average, with mortgaged properties making up 29.0% and rented properties accounting for 36.3%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was below the metropolitan benchmark of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $440 was lower than the Sydney-wide figure of $470.
On a national level, housing costs are higher than average, with Australian medians sitting at $1,863 for mortgage repayments and $375 for rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fairfield West counted 3,564 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,757 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 13% 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 represent the vast majority of households at 85.0%, consisting of couples with children at 47.6%, couples without children at 17.7%, and single parent families at 18.0%. Non-family households account for 15.0% of the total, with lone person households representing 13.2% and group households making up 1.9%. The median household occupancy of 3.4 individuals exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.2% of adults in Fairfield West hold a university qualification, including 11.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 16.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,364 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 933 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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The locality presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates at 14.2%, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher education qualification at 11.6%, with postgraduate qualifications at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 0.6%. Vocational education is common, with 24.9% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (16.1%). A significant portion of the population is engaged in study, with 34.0% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This includes 10.6% of the population attending primary schools, 10.5% in secondary education, and 5.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Fairfield West reaches 61 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Analysis of transit options shows 61 bus stops located in Fairfield West, which are serviced by 42 distinct routes that provide 1,465 passenger trips each week. Transport access is high, with the average distance to a stop being 171 meters. As a residential community, most commuters travel out of the area, with 88% using private vehicles and 7% using trains. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.5 cars, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 27.4%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.
Bus services run at an average of 209 daily trips across all active routes, which averages out to approximately 24 weekly services at each individual stop.
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75.5% of residents in Fairfield West report no long-term health condition. 9.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Analysis of health data by AreaSearch suggests local outcomes are comparable to national averages, showing typical rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts, though the rate of private health insurance coverage is low at 47% of the population (~6,441 people). This is below the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues in the area are arthritis (7.3% of residents) and diabetes (6.0% of residents), while 75.5% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The population under the age of 65 exhibits favorable health statistics. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.7% of the population (2,285 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%. The health status of these senior residents remains above average, with national percentiles matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
59.5% of Fairfield West residents were born overseas and 75.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (16.4%) and Australian (8.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is highly pronounced in the locality, with 59.5% of residents born outside Australia and 75.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 63.0% of the population. Buddhism shows a significant concentration at 15.7% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Ancestry details reveal that the most common parental origins are Other at 39.5% (compared to 16.0% regionally), Vietnamese at 16.4% (compared to 1.8% regionally), and Australian at 8.8% (compared to 17.8% regionally). There are also distinct concentrations of other ancestral groups, including Croatian at 1.6% (compared to 0.7% regionally), Serbian at 1.1% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Spanish at 1.0% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fairfield West is 36. 29.8% 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 of 36 years aligns closely with the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is slightly below the national median of 38. The area contains a higher proportion of youth aged 15 - 24 (16.8%) but fewer residents in the 35 - 44 cohort (11.8%) than Greater Sydney. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 demographic increased from 14.7% to 16.8%, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.3% to 13.1% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.8% to 11.6%. Modeling indicates the age structure will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to grow by 48% (adding 391 residents to reach 1,213) and seniors aged 65+ driving 79% of the total population increase.
Meanwhile, the child cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Fairfield West
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) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| 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 | Aug 2026 this month all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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) | Aug 2026 this 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 — 29 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,981 at the 2021 Census → 13,684 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 (SAL11483). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.