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The median house price in Fairfield West is $1.28m, with units at $740k. House values have moved 8.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Fairfield West has an estimated 13,688 residents, up from 12,981 at the 2021 Census — a change of 707 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 4,238 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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In the suburb of Fairfield West, the population is estimated at approximately 13,688 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS figures and newly validated addresses since the Census. When compared against the 2021 Census tally of 12,981 people, this represents an addition of 707 people (5.4%). This demographic shift is derived from an estimated resident population of 13,585 identified by AreaSearch following the ABS ERP release in June 2025, alongside 29 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. With a population density of 4,237 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top 10% across Australia, highlighting local land as an exceptionally prized commodity.
The suburb's 5.4% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA3 area (2.1%), establishing it as a regional growth frontrunner. Recent population increases have been predominantly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 79.0% of overall demographic expansion. Projections for the suburb of Fairfield West incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling based on 2022 data, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts using 2021 as a base year where needed. Age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are likewise applied across 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, population expansion is anticipated to track marginally below the national median; aggregated SA2 figures indicate the suburb will add 579 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative 3.5% gain across the 16 years.
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266 new dwellings have been approved in Fairfield West over the past five years, an average of 53 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 57 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 53% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 71, 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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According to building approval statistics from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch, residential approvals in Fairfield West run at roughly 53 properties per annum. Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 266 homes received approval, including 71 to date in FY-25. The ratio of incoming occupants has averaged 1.9 new residents per year per approved dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating that building activity aligns neatly with resident intake to sustain balanced market conditions. New residential construction carries an average value of $370,000, which sits below broader regional figures and underscores accessible entry costs for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have totaled $246,000 this financial year, reinforcing the dominance of residential building activity. On a per-capita basis, new building activity in Fairfield West sits 10.0% below Greater Sydney, though it places within the 65th percentile among evaluated localities nationally. Recent approvals are divided between detached houses at 53.0% and attached dwellings at 47.0%, showcasing a shift toward medium-density building that introduces varied price points ranging from traditional homes to compact dwellings. This marks a notable evolution from the existing built form of 88.0% houses, reflecting tighter site availability along with evolving buyer budgets and preferences. With roughly 202 people per dwelling approval, the locality exhibits the attributes of a low density area. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Fairfield West is projected to add 476 residents by 2041. The prevailing pace of residential construction appears well positioned to satisfy incoming dwelling demand, maintaining favourable conditions for property buyers and creating potential capacity for population expansion beyond baseline expectations.
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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 $12 billion. 14 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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 economic and social trajectory is heavily shaped by public capital works, major projects, and strategic urban planning. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 21 projects positioned to influence the area. Prominent undertakings encompass EVO Fairfield, The Vale - Fairfield Heights (Stage 3), Fairfield Heights Town Centre Public Domain Upgrades, and the 368 Hamilton Road Mixed-Use Development, with key developments summarized 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.
Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment
The $630 million Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment delivers modern acute healthcare facilities to support the expanding community in South Western Sydney. The project delivers a new multi-storey clinical services building housing an expanded Emergency Department, new Intensive Care Unit, modern operating theatres, medical imaging suites, and upgraded inpatient wards. Led by Health Infrastructure NSW with lead architect Architectus, site preparation and construction works are progressing across the Prairiewood campus.
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.
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.
The Vale - Fairfield Heights (Stage 3)
Stage 3 of The Vale forms part of Deicorp's master planned residential community at Fairfield Heights. Construction is progressing as part of the multi-stage development that will ultimately deliver approximately 620 apartments and townhouses together with neighbourhood retail and public domain improvements. Completion remains targeted around 2028.
5,107 residents of Fairfield West are employed, from a labour force of 5,603. Unemployment sits at 8.9%, 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 11,426, about 83% 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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Fairfield West features a diverse employment profile covering white-collar and industrial occupations, highlighted by a notable manufacturing footprint, an unemployment rate of 8.9%, and an annual employment increase of 5.5% based on AreaSearch statistical modeling. As of March 2026, 5,107 residents are employed, although unemployment remains 4.7% higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, and labour force participation sits well below metropolitan norms at 50.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records indicate that 27.4% of workers operated from home, a metric likely shaped by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Manufacturing displays remarkable concentration locally, employing workers at a rate 2.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.3% of the local workforce, trailing Greater Sydney's 11.5%. A comparison between Census local worker numbers and total resident workers indicates that this largely residential community provides limited employment opportunities within its own borders. Analysis of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that in the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 5.5% while the labour force grew by 5.1%, contributing to a 0.4 percentage points drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force expansion of 1.9%, alongside a slight decrease in joblessness. Future labour market trends can be evaluated using national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. While countrywide employment is anticipated to climb by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, structural growth will vary widely by sector. When applied to Fairfield West's specific sectoral composition, local employment is modeled to increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighting calculation and excludes localized population modeling).
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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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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Fairfield West below national income benchmarks, with a median of $41,860 and an average of $50,754. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, present income levels are estimated at approximately $46,180 (median) and $55,992 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual earnings at the 2nd percentile ($476 weekly), whereas household earnings reached the 30th percentile. The largest earnings band comprises 31.3% of local residents (4,284 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 30.9%.
Affordability constraints are significant, with remaining disposable income after housing standing at 79.4%, which places the area at 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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At the latest Census, the housing inventory in Fairfield West was composed of 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with Sydney metro's distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 34.7%, surpassing the Sydney metro level, with mortgaged properties accounting for 29.0% and rented homes making up 36.3%. Monthly mortgage repayments averaged a median of $2,000, noticeably lower than Sydney metro's $2,427, while median weekly rent was $440, below the metropolitan figure of $470. On a national scale, mortgage payments in Fairfield West exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and rents sit well above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fairfield West counted 3,564 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,758 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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Family units constitute the overwhelming majority of domestic arrangements at 85.0%, encompassing couples with children at 47.6%, single parent families at 18.0%, and couples without children at 17.7%. Non-family living situations represent the remaining 15.0%, made up of lone person households at 13.2% and group households at 1.9%. The median household size stands at 3.4 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark 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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Attainment levels highlight educational hurdles in the locality, with 14.2% holding university credentials compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. This gap highlights a distinct target for focused learning programs. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 11.6%, postgraduate degrees account for 2.0%, and graduate diplomas make up 0.6%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 24.9% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, comprising certificates at 16.1% and advanced diplomas at 8.8%. Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 34.0% of the population actively enrolled in an educational institution. This educational cohort consists of 10.6% attending primary school, 10.5% in secondary school, and 5.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Fairfield West reaches 63 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 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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Commuter networks across Fairfield West include 63 dedicated public transport stops accommodating local bus operations. These transit locations are connected by 41 individual routes that together deliver 1,388 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with dwellings positioned a typical 171 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburban nature of the area, outbound travel dominates, with cars representing 88% of travel and rail accounting for 7%. Motor vehicle access stands at an average of 1.5 per dwelling, higher than the metropolitan standard, while 27.4% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences.
Transit schedules across all servicing routes provide an average of 198 trips per day, which translates to roughly 22 weekly trips per 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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Health indicators for Fairfield West show generally solid wellbeing, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and medical diagnoses aligning with nationwide trends and showing standard prevalence rates across age groups. Private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, encompassing approximately 47% of the population (~6,442 people), which falls below both the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the Australian standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most prevalent health diagnoses in the locality, recorded among 7.3 and 6.0% of the population respectively, while 75.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney level of 74.6%.
The resident population under 65 demonstrates favorable health metrics. Those aged 65 and over make up 16.7% of the community (2,285 people), compared with 15.5% across Greater Sydney, with older residents maintaining above-average health results that track consistently with broader national benchmarks.
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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Fairfield West ranks among the nation's most culturally varied communities, characterized by 59.5% of residents being born overseas and 75.1% speaking a non-English language in their households. Christianity is the leading religious affiliation, held by 63.0% of the local population. Meanwhile, Buddhism demonstrates a substantial local presence, accounting for 15.7% of residents relative to the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%. Parental heritage figures show that the leading ancestry backgrounds in Fairfield West are Other at 39.5% (exceeding the regional share of 16.0%), Vietnamese at 16.4% (substantially higher than the regional 1.8%), and Australian at 8.8% (lagging behind the regional 17.8%).
Divergences are also evident across several other backgrounds, including Croatian at 1.6% (compared to 0.7% regionally), Serbian at 1.1% (versus 0.5%), and Spanish at 1.0% (relative to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fairfield West is 36. 29.7% 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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Demographically, Fairfield West tilts toward a younger profile. August 2026 modeling from AreaSearch indicates that children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 34.3% of the community versus 30.4% in Greater Sydney, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 25.5% compared to the regional figure of 31.4%. The median age is an estimated 36 as at August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below the Greater Sydney Census median of 37. Among specific groups, senior residents (65+) expanded from 15.3% at the Census to an estimated 16.7%.
Looking ahead to 2041, seniors are projected to drive most population gains, adding 805 residents (35%) to reach a cohort of 3,091, whereas younger demographics and young to middle aged adults are forecast to contract.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 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 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 — 29 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,981 at the 2021 Census → 13,688 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 (SAL11483). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.