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The median house price in Gables is $1.36m. House values have moved 6.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Gables has an estimated 9,455 residents, up from 3,339 at the 2021 Census — a change of 6,116 people, or 183.2%. Growth has averaged 28.4% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 1,695 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 90.0% of that increase. That puts 1,545 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS demographic updates along with post-Census validated new addresses, the suburb of Gables records an estimated population of approximately 9,455 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 6,116 people (183.2%) compared to the 3,339 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) benchmark of 7,638 determined from the ABS (June 2025) release, supplemented by 1,695 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. Consequently, population density stands at 1,544 persons per square kilometer, positioning it above the national benchmark assessed by AreaSearch.
Surpassing both New South Wales (7.3%) and Greater Sydney, the suburb of Gables's 183.2% expansion since the 2021 census establishes it as a prominent growth leader within the wider region. Inflow from interstate migration formed the principal demographic driver, accounting for roughly 90.0% of recent population additions, alongside positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Projections utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets for each SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as their base year, while locations outside this coverage draw on NSW State Government SA2 modeling released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Furthermore, age-specific growth trajectories derived from these aggregations are applied across all districts for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Looking ahead, the suburb of Gables is positioned within the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas for prospective demographic expansion, with aggregated SA2-level figures projecting an influx of 18,978 persons to 2041, translating to an overall 16-year increase of 181.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,647 new dwellings have been approved in Gables over the past five years, an average of 529 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 56 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 511 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 278, 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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Statistical area records compiled by AreaSearch show that Gables has averaged approximately 529 residential building approvals annually, generating an estimated total of 2,647 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 278 residential approvals have been logged. Underpinning asset stability, the suburb added an average of 2.1 new residents per year for every home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. Demonstrating an emphasis on higher-standard construction, new homes average an estimated construction cost of $618,000, which sits above typical regional benchmarks. Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $9.8 million this financial year, pointing to a moderate volume of non-residential building activity.
Per capita building activity in Gables exceeds Greater Sydney by 307.0%, broadening options for prospective purchasers despite a recent moderation in overall construction pace. This level of activity tracks well above the nationwide average, demonstrating substantial builder and developer interest. The composition of new residential building activity features 84.0% detached houses alongside 16.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving traditional low-density neighborhood appeal tailored to family households seeking larger properties. Currently, the market reflects roughly 20 people per dwelling approval, underscoring ongoing residential expansion. Demographic projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release estimate that Gables will expand by 17,161 residents through to 2041. Ongoing building activity is positioned to provide sufficient residential stock to absorb anticipated population gains, establishing balanced purchasing conditions while creating the potential to accommodate growth ahead of baseline expectations.
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 71 current infrastructure and development projects close to Gables, worth an estimated $25.8 billion. 33 are already under construction and 33 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. 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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Strategic planning policies, major development schemes, and transport enhancements play a critical role in shaping local area performance. AreaSearch has identified 8 key projects poised to influence the district, highlighted by major undertakings such as Stockland The Gables, Box Hill Release Area, Stockland Halcyon Gables, and Box Hill Square.
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Stockland Halcyon Gables
Stockland Halcyon Gables is a 12 hectare land lease community for over-60s within The Gables masterplanned community. The project will deliver 231 architect designed homes together with The Lodge clubhouse, wellness centre, 25 metre heated mineral pool, gym, sauna, bowling green, pickleball courts and other resort style facilities. Stage 1 homes are now completed or under construction with residents moving in, while Stage 2 construction is scheduled to continue through 2028.
Stockland The Gables
Stockland The Gables is a 293 hectare masterplanned community in The Hills Shire. The residential community continues to expand with approximately 4,000 planned dwellings. The Gables Town Centre has now opened with a full-line Woolworths supermarket, childcare, medical centre, pharmacy, gym, food and specialty retail, while additional residential stages, lake foreshore works and community infrastructure continue to be delivered.
Box Hill Public School and Box Hill High School
Delivery of permanent public preschool, primary school and high school facilities on Terry Road, Box Hill, serving the growing North West Growth Area community. The primary school will cater for 1,000 students across 44 classrooms plus 3 support classrooms, while the first stage of the high school will also cater for 1,000 students across 50 classrooms including specialist science, arts, wood, technology and metal work rooms, plus 7 support classrooms. The preschool will accommodate up to 60 children per day.Both schools currently operate from temporary facilities on George Street, Box Hill, while the permanent site is developed. Demolition and site preparation at the permanent site are complete, the construction tender has been awarded to Richard Crookes Constructions, and construction of the permanent facilities is underway, targeting a Day 1 Term 1 2028 opening.
Box Hill Public School and Box Hill High School
Construction of a permanent public primary school and high school campus for the rapidly growing Box Hill community. Box Hill High School commenced operation in temporary facilities in Term 1 2026 while permanent facilities at Terry Road continue to be built. The permanent campus will include modern learning spaces, STEM facilities, sports infrastructure and shared community facilities.
Box Hill Square
Box Hill Square is a $600 million mixed-use town centre being delivered on a 4.3 hectare site at the heart of Box Hill, in Sydney's North West Growth Area. The approved scheme comprises around 22,800 square metres of retail space anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket, an Eat Street dining precinct, more than 50 specialty retailers and an integrated medical and allied health precinct. Approximately 660 apartments are planned across multiple buildings above and around the retail core, supported by a 100-place childcare centre, two levels of basement parking and pocket parks.The site was acquired by Polyhedric Developments in September 2024 for $50.6 million, after the prior owner TopPlace Group went into administration leaving the site partially built. A Section 4.55(2) modification to the existing approval was lodged with The Hills Shire Council in May 2025, with retail leasing now underway and the centre targeted to open in 2027.
Ridgehaven Estate Box Hill
Residential estate development in Box Hill featuring contemporary homes designed for modern families. The development emphasizes sustainable design principles and community connectivity with nearby parks and transport links.
The Hills of Carmel
The Hills of Carmel is a masterplanned community in Box Hill, offering land and house & land packages from 250-2000 sqm, surrounded by natural beauty, quality schools, shops, and transport, promising 16,000 jobs, new schools, a vibrant town centre, and amenities like Carmel Village.
Multiple Residential Subdivisions Box Hill
Multiple concurrent residential estate developments across the Box Hill Growth Area including Allam's Killarney Estate and Landen's Box Hill Estate 2. Construction and staged land releases continue with homes, roads and supporting infrastructure being delivered as part of the broader Box Hill release area. Killarney is now around 90% completed while additional stages and nearby estates continue to be developed.
4,079 residents of Gables are employed, from a labour force of 4,194. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 76.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 7,620, about 81% 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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Workforce metrics compiled by AreaSearch for Gables indicate an unemployment rate of 2.7% alongside a prominent proportion of skilled white-collar professionals. As of March 2026, 4,079 residents are employed, with local joblessness tracking 1.4% below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%. Concurrently, labour force engagement remains elevated, recording a participation rate of 76.5% relative to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census findings recorded 50.6% of local workers performing their roles from home, a metric influenced by Covid-19 restrictions in place at the time. Resident employment is primarily distributed across construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The local labor pool displays an exceptional concentration in construction, where worker representation reaches 1.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, accommodation & food accounts for a smaller share, engaging 2.6% of the workforce compared to 5.8% across the broader region. Given the predominantly suburban residential environment, the balance between resident workers and local jobs in the Census indicates that internal employment opportunities remain limited. According to AreaSearch's compilation of broader statistical area metrics from SALM and ABS sources, the preceding 12-month period saw a 0.8% contraction in the local labour force alongside a 1.5% decrease in employed residents, lifting the local unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion in its labour force, and a slight reduction in unemployment. For forward-looking perspective, national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 model broader labor market demand over five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying across sectors. Applying these national industry growth trajectories to the local occupational breakdown indicates potential employment increases of 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years for Gables residents (presented as an illustrative baseline weighting that excludes localized demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gables is $3,219 a week (about $167,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,345 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,498 a year against an average of $81,929. 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 taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Gables earn a median income of $69,498 and an average income of $81,929, placing the locality among the upper tiers nationwide against Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $76,670 for median earnings and $90,384 for average earnings. Census metrics position personal, family, and household incomes between the 95th and 98th percentiles across Australia.
High earners in the $4000+ weekly bracket constitute the largest single group at 30.7% of residents (2,902 people), contrasting with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 band forms the primary cohort at 30.9%. Overall, 55.2% of the local population receives more than $3,000 per week. While accommodation expenses absorb 20.0% of earnings, disposable income ranks at the 96th percentile nationally, with the area achieving an overall SEIFA income placement in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gables had 948 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 72% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 9% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,200 a month, a total housing cost higher than 100% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential dwellings in Gables consisted of 96.5% standalone separate houses and 3.4% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), compared to Greater Sydney's distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stood at 9.2%, trailing metropolitan averages, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (71.7%) or occupied by tenants (19.1%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations reached $3,200, exceeding the Sydney metro figure of $2,427 and the national benchmark of $1,863. Similarly, median weekly rental payments of $600 tracked higher than the Sydney metro median of $470 as well as the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gables counted 948 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,684 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 65% are couples with children, more than in 100% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 7% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, representing 93.5% of local households. Within this segment, couples with children account for 65.2%, couples without children represent 19.0%, and single parent families make up 7.9%. Non-family living arrangements comprise the remaining 6.5%, consisting of lone person households (6.8%) and group households (0.5%). Typical household occupancy is 3.4 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.0% of adults in Gables hold a university qualification, including 29.8% with a bachelor degree and 12.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 16.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,781 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,093 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment in Gables tracks well above state and national standards, with 45.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% across Australia. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 29.8%, postgraduate credentials account for 12.4%, and graduate diplomas comprise 2.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also strongly represented, with 29.4% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, broken down into certificates (16.8%) and advanced diplomas (12.6%). Engagement across formal learning institutions remains high throughout the area, with 36.3% of the resident population actively participating in study.
This educational cohort consists of 16.1% enrolled in primary schools, 7.7% attending secondary schools, and 4.9% undertaking tertiary study programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gables reaches 43 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport networks serving Gables incorporate 43 active bus stops that provide access to 45 separate routes, generating a combined total of 2,383 weekly passenger trips. Overall public transport access is convenient, with residents situated an average distance of 229 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential orientation of the suburb, private vehicles remain the primary commuting choice for outward travel at 86%, while 9% of commuters use trains. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.9 per dwelling, tracking above regional norms. At the 2021 Census, 50.6% of workers recorded working from home, reflecting pandemic conditions present at that time.
Transit service across the network averages 340 trips per day, providing an operational frequency of approximately 55 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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82.1% of residents in Gables report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 92% of areas nationally. 1.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality indicators and health condition rates, Gables records favorable overall health metrics with low incidences of chronic illness across age categories, alongside an exceptionally high private health insurance participation rate covering roughly 59% of residents (5,603 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent reported diagnoses, affecting 6.5 and 4.5% of the local population respectively, while 82.1% of residents reported being free of chronic ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 7.6% of the local population (718 people), sitting below the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%, with older residents maintaining health outcomes that align closely with nationwide benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.0% of Gables residents were born overseas and 39.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 82% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (18.7%) and English (16.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics show notable diversity within Gables, where 39.0% of the population was born overseas and 39.5% speaks a primary language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation at 52.5% of residents. Additionally, Hinduism accounts for 13.6% of the local community, representing a substantial concentration relative to the Greater Sydney proportion of 5.2%. Assessing parental countries of birth, the primary ancestry groups recorded in Gables comprise Other at 20.9%, Australian at 18.7%, and English at 16.1%. Distinct cultural concentrations also appear across several other backgrounds, including Indian ancestry at 10.3% (against 3.6% regionally), Filipino ancestry at 5.8% (against 2.0% regionally), and Maltese ancestry at 2.6% (against 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gables is 33, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 24.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographic distributions show a younger population profile in Gables compared to Greater Sydney. Updates to August 2026 indicate that children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 42.3% of the community, exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 30.4%, while residents aged 65+ account for 7.6% relative to 15.5% regionally. The estimated median age reached 33 as at August 2026, shifting from 32 at the 2021 Census, which sat below the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38 at that Census. Meanwhile, residents aged 25 - 44 adjusted from 38.2% at the Census to an estimated 31.3%.
By 2041, the largest numerical gain is projected across the 0 - 24 cohort, increasing by 8,688 residents (217%) to reach 12,687, while the most rapid rate of expansion is forecast for mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64), rising 281% to 6,705.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gables
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 1,695 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,339 at the 2021 Census → 9,455 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 (SAL11580). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.