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The median house price in Frenchs Forest is $2.52m, with units at $938k. House values have moved 2.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Frenchs Forest has an estimated 14,381 residents, up from 14,267 at the 2021 Census. That puts 1,644 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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Utilising ABS population revisions for the surrounding region alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Frenchs Forest is estimated to be approximately 14,381 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 114 people (0.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 14,267 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 14,323, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) plus an extra 36 validated new addresses since the Census date. Such a population size results in a density ratio of 1,643 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 0.8% growth since the census for the suburb of Frenchs Forest is within 2.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.7%), showing competitive growth indicators. Population gains for the area were mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up approximately 73.0% of total population increases during recent periods. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 with 2022 as the anchor year. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 with 2021 as the anchor year. Growth rates by age group from these combined sources are also applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, a population rise slightly below the median of statistical areas reviewed by AreaSearch is anticipated, with the suburb of Frenchs Forest projected to grow by 1,211 persons to 2041 based on combined SA2-level projections, representing a total gain of 8.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
139 new dwellings have been approved in Frenchs Forest over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 54% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics allocated from statistical area data, Frenchs Forest has averaged approximately 27 new homes approved annually, with an estimated 139 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 12 so far in FY-26. While the local population has contracted, new supply has likely aligned with demand, providing buyers with good options, while new dwellings are constructed at an average cost of $944,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the premium market segment with higher-end properties. There have also been $6.8 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year, highlighting the area's predominantly residential character.
Relative to Greater Sydney, Frenchs Forest has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per resident, ranking in the 23rd percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, which translates to more restricted options for buyers and supports demand for existing properties. This level of activity is also below the national average, reflecting the maturity of the area and pointing to potential planning restrictions. New building approvals consist of 54.0% standalone homes and 46.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating an increasing supply of medium-density options that create a variety of opportunities across price ranges, from traditional family homes to more affordable compact choices. This represents a significant shift from the current housing stock (which is currently 93.0% houses), suggesting a shrinking supply of developable land and reflecting changing lifestyles and a demand for more diverse, affordable housing. At approximately 717 people per approval, Frenchs Forest exhibits the characteristics of a mature, established area. Future projections indicate Frenchs Forest will add 1,153 residents by 2041 (according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Current construction rates seem aligned with future demand, helping to maintain stable market conditions without excessive price inflation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Frenchs Forest
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Frenchs Forest, worth an estimated $1.06 billion. A further 23 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.59 billion. 5 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, health & medical 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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Few factors influence local performance as much as changes to infrastructure, major projects and planning policies. A total of 35 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area. Significant developments include the Forestway Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Belrose Village Green, The Jardin - Stage 1 & 2, and a 146-Room Hotel at the Forest Hotel, with the list below detailing those of greatest relevance.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Forestway Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A $34 million modernization of the 1966-era Forestway Shopping Centre. Following the completion of Stage 1 internal upgrades and new amenities, the project has progressed to Stage 2. This phase features the demolition of the multi-storey car park to be replaced by at-grade and two-level basement parking (585 spaces), new entry statements, and major facade upgrades. The expansion adds approximately 5,000sqm of retail space, including a new Harris Farm supermarket, a swim school, and an expanded Soul Athletic Club.Recent early 2026 modifications refined operating hours to 7am-10pm and addressed waste collection logistics to support the intensified use.
Frenchs Forest Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC)
The Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC) is a state-led infrastructure funding framework that replaced the former Special Infrastructure Contribution (SIC) on 1 October 2023. It funds essential infrastructure to support the Frenchs Forest 2041 Place Strategy, including schools, health facilities, and major road upgrades like the $85 million Wakehurst Parkway project. The scheme facilitates the delivery of 2,000 new homes and 2,000 jobs within a revitalized town center anchored by the Northern Beaches Hospital. Infrastructure delivery is supported by the 2026 Works in Kind Guideline, allowing developers to deliver projects directly in lieu of monetary contributions.
The Jardin - Stage 1 & 2
The Jardin is a strata-titled over 55s community in Frenchs Forest, blending contemporary apartment living with natural surroundings. Stage 1 completed with 52 units, Stage 2 under construction with 104 units, featuring amenities like a residents lounge, wellness center, rooftop terrace, and communal gardens.
Forest Way Cycle Path Extension
Dedicated cycling infrastructure connecting Forestville to broader Northern Beaches cycle network, promoting sustainable transport and recreational cycling.
Belrose Village Green
Belrose Village Green is a new neighbourhood retail centre on Forest Way. The development will deliver a full line supermarket (Coles), specialty shops, medical and allied health services, food and beverage outlets, and a childcare facility. The project features a modern village style design aimed at serving the surrounding Northern Beaches community with upgraded pedestrian access and high-quality amenities.
1-3 Skyline Place Seniors Housing
State Significant Development by Platino Properties for a major seniors living precinct comprising 350 independent living units and a 20-bed residential aged care facility across six buildings ranging from 6 to 14 storeys. The $343 million project integrates an ageing-in-place continuum of care with shared amenities, ground-level commercial spaces, and basement parking.
Warringah Road Upgrade Project
Major road infrastructure upgrade improving traffic flow and safety along Warringah Road corridor, including new lanes, intersections, and cycling infrastructure.
Residential Flat Buildings at 116-120 Frenchs Forest Road West and 11 Gladys Avenue
Demolition of existing dwellings and construction of three 6-7 storey residential flat buildings with 124 apartments, including a mix of one, two and three-bedroom units with a component of affordable/community housing opposite Northern Beaches Hospital. Planning Panel reference PPSSNH-499 (DA2024/0499).
7,789 residents of Frenchs Forest are employed, from a labour force of 8,022. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 69.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Frenchs Forest has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector being notably well represented, an unemployment rate of only 2.9%, and relatively stable employment figures over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 7,789 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting at 1.2% below the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation matching Greater Sydney's rate of 69.1%. Based on Census replies, a high 52.0% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown measures should be kept in mind.
Employment among local residents is concentrated in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, accounting for only 2.5% of Frenchs Forest's workforce compared to 5.3% in Greater Sydney. Although local employment options are available, it appears a significant number of residents travel elsewhere for work, based on the ratio of Census working population to local population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, the labor force expanded by 0.4% during the year to March 2026, while employment fell by 0.2%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with unemployment decreasing slightly. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future demand in Frenchs Forest. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched against the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary greatly across different industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Frenchs Forest's employment structure suggests local employment should rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Frenchs Forest is $3,109 a week (about $162,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,038 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,963 a year against an average of $94,807. The average runs 51% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The latest postcode level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal that incomes in the suburb of Frenchs Forest rank among the highest in Australia, with the median calculated at $62,963 and the average income reaching $94,807. This compares to Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Applying a Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $69,461 (median) and $104,591 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows household incomes rank exceptionally at the 97th percentile ($3,109 weekly).
The earnings distribution reveals the largest group consists of 37.5% earning $4000+ weekly (5,392 residents), contrasting with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest at 30.9%. Frenchs Forest shows significant affluence, with 51.7% earning over $3,000 per week, which supports premium retail and service businesses. High housing costs account for 16.2% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 96th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Frenchs Forest had 4,408 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 3% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $800 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,467 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.7%. 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 dwelling structure in Frenchs Forest, as measured at the latest Census, consisted of 92.6% houses and 7.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro average of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership in Frenchs Forest was far ahead of the Sydney metro average, standing at 37.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (47.1%) or rented (15.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $3,467, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $800, compared to Sydney metro's figures of $2,427 and $470.
Nationwide, Frenchs Forest's mortgage payments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Frenchs Forest counted 4,408 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 54% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the vast majority of households at 86.4%, consisting of 54.3% couples with children, 22.6% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.6%, with lone person households at 12.3% and group households representing 1.5% of the total. The median household size of 3.2 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.1% of adults in Frenchs Forest hold a university qualification, including 27.3% with a bachelor degree and 9.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 17.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,339 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,096 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 educational profile of the area is highly distinctive within the region, with university qualification rates (40.1% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%, demonstrating the community's focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 27.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Trade and technical qualifications are also common, with 29.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (17.6%). Enrollment in education is remarkably high, with 33.4% of residents currently undertaking formal studies.
This comprises 11.7% in primary school, 10.2% in secondary school, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Frenchs Forest reaches 118 stops on 107 routes, timetabled for about 6,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis shows 118 active transport stops operating within Frenchs Forest, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 107 individual routes, which combined provide 6,146 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated 160 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - the car remains the dominant mode of travel at 86%, with 6% using buses. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 52.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 878 trips per day across all routes, which is approximately 52 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops to the centerpoint of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.2% of residents in Frenchs Forest report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 outcomes data shows outstanding results across Frenchs Forest, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with a very low occurrence of common health issues across all age brackets, and the level of private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 64% of the total population (9,248 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney, and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area were asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.9 and 6.0% of residents, respectively, while 75.2% reported being completely free of medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The area has 16.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,387 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are especially strong, with national rankings generally matching those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.9% of Frenchs Forest residents were born overseas and 17.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.0%) and Australian (23.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Frenchs Forest is more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 17.8% of its population speaking a non-English language at home and 29.9% born overseas. The primary religion in Frenchs Forest is Christianity, accounting for 54.0% of residents. However, the most notable overrepresentation is in Judaism, which makes up 0.3% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry (the country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Frenchs Forest are English, comprising 28.0% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, comprising 23.1% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Other, comprising 9.8% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 16.0%.
Additionally, there are clear differences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 1.2% of Frenchs Forest (compared to 0.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%) and South Australian at 1.0% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Frenchs Forest is 40. 23.2% 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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With a median age of 40, Frenchs Forest is slightly older than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and marginally older than Australia's 38 years. Relative to the Greater Sydney average, the 45 - 54 age bracket is notably over-represented (16.2% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (7.1%). Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has expanded from 13.2% to 16.1% of the population, while the 85+ cohort grew from 1.8% to 3.1%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.5% to 14.6% and the 65 to 74 group fell from 7.8% to 6.3%.
Demographic modeling indicates Frenchs Forest's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 85+ age group is projected to rise sharply, increasing by 513 people (115%) from 445 to 959. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 74% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Frenchs Forest
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 17 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 — 36 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,267 at the 2021 Census → 14,381 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 (SAL11571). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.