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The median house price in Glenfield (NSW) is $1.19m, with units at $815k. House values have moved 6.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Glenfield (NSW) has an estimated 10,890 residents, up from 10,536 at the 2021 Census — a change of 354 people, or 3.4%. 155 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,558 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 evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Glenfield (NSW) has an estimated population of approximately 10,890 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 354 people (3.4%) since the 2021 Census, which counted a population of 10,536 people. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 10,758, estimated by AreaSearch using the newest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and a further 155 validated new addresses since the Census date.
Such a population count translates to a density ratio of 1,557 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth for the area, serving as virtually the sole source of population gains during recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas excluded from this dataset, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these datasets are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future population projections, extraordinary growth, placing in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, is anticipated over the period, with the suburb of Glenfield (NSW) projected to expand by 5,468 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a gain of 49.0% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
167 new dwellings have been approved in Glenfield (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 43% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, 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 analysis of ABS building approval numbers, distributed from statistical area data, Glenfield has recorded approximately 33 new homes approved annually, with an estimated 167 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 21 so far in FY-26. With an average of only 0.2 people per year relocating to the area for each dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new building activity is matching or running ahead of demand, providing buyers with more choices and facilitating population growth that could outpace current forecasts, while new homes are being constructed at an average value of $283,000—below the regional average—indicating more affordable housing options for buyers.
Relative to Greater Sydney, building activity in Glenfield is notably lower (52.0% below the regional average per person). This lack of new properties generally bolsters demand and prices for existing homes. This level is also below the national average, pointing to the established nature of the area and indicating potential planning constraints. New development is made up of 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% townhouses or apartments. This focus on higher-density living offers more affordable entry options and accommodates downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This is a clear change from existing housing patterns (currently 69.0% houses), indicating a decline in the availability of developable land and responding to changing lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With about 490 people per dwelling approval, Glenfield displays a developed market. Looking ahead, Glenfield is anticipated to grow by 5,336 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current construction volumes persist, housing supply could fall behind population growth, which is likely to intensify buyer competition and support price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Glenfield (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Glenfield (NSW), worth an estimated $2.26 billion. A further 84 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.3 billion. 24 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Very little impacts an area's trajectory as much as developments in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 13 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to influence the area. Principal projects include the Hurlstone Agricultural High School Redevelopment, Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreational Precinct, West Glenfield Development, and the Glenfield Industrial Precinct, with the list below detailing those likely to be of greatest relevance.
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Hurlstone Agricultural High School Upgrade
NSW Government upgrade of Hurlstone Agricultural High School delivering a new boarding precinct with 180 student beds, modern farm hub, dairy and livestock facilities, hydroponic infrastructure, staff accommodation and a new sports field. Boarding and farm hub facilities are operational, with final sports field and associated external works progressing.
West Glenfield Development
A major urban renewal project by Landcom transforming approximately 108 hectares west of Glenfield Station into a sustainable mixed-use precinct. The development is planned to deliver between 4,900 and 5,500 new dwellings over a 15-year period, significantly increasing earlier estimates. It features a vibrant town centre with shopping, dining, and a potential health hub, alongside 30 hectares of public open space, sporting fields, and upgraded walking and cycling links. The project includes diverse housing types: detached homes, terraces, and apartments ranging from 4 to 22 storeys.Sustainability targets include a 6 Star Green Star rating with carbon-neutral and water-positive goals. Site preparation, including demolition of old buildings, is underway as of early 2026, with major civil works for Stage 1 commencing mid-2026.
Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreational Precinct
Community recreation facility featuring aquatic center, sports fields, walking trails, and family recreation areas. Serves growing population in Carnes Hill and surrounds.
Glenfield Industrial Precinct
Transformation of the former 91.55 hectare Glenfield Waste Facility into a major industrial logistics precinct. The broader planning proposal has received Gateway approval for rezoning while Precinct 1 is currently under State Significant Development assessment. Stage 1 proposes two warehouse and distribution centres of about 40,000 square metres each with ancillary offices, cafe, road upgrades, stormwater infrastructure and landscaping, supporting freight activity linked to the future Cambridge Avenue extension and Moorebank logistics network.
Casula Health and Childcare Centre
A significant mixed-use development featuring a 114-place childcare facility and a 620 m2 medical precinct. The medical component includes 17 consultation rooms and a dedicated pharmacy. The project occupies a prime 3,562 m2 site on the Hume Highway, designed to service the growing Liverpool and Edmondson Park catchments. The site has active development approval for the combined health and education use.
Macquarie Fields Station Upgrade
NSW Government accessibility and safety upgrade at Macquarie Fields Station, the first project under the $800.7 million Safe Accessible Transport program. Features a new passenger footbridge with lifts and stairs, upgraded station forecourt with expanded canopy coverage, accessible parking spaces, kiss and ride zones, relocated bus stop, new family accessible toilet, unisex ambulant toilet, hearing loops, platform regrading, tactile indicators, enhanced lighting, CCTV and wayfinding. Construction by Arenco, with completion expected in 2026.
Crossroads Homemaker Centre Asset Enhancement
Large-format retail centre enhancement project on 14.3 hectare site featuring 38 homewares retailers. LaSalle Investment Management identified significant development upside with opportunities to expand and redevelop existing buildings. Recent $3 million refurbishment completed with new food and beverage precinct. Centre serves over 4 million customers annually and is the fifth largest large-format retail centre in Australia.
Glenfield Apartment Tower
Glenfield Holdings plans for a mixed-use tower with 35 apartments (one and two bedroom), ground-level retail shops, medical centre and 88-place childcare facility for children up to 5 years. The 5-storey building includes indoor and outdoor play areas across multiple levels and aims to contribute to urban revitalization in the Glenfield centre.
6,272 residents of Glenfield (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 6,509. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, 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. The working-day population is estimated at 8,536, about 78% 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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Glenfield has a highly educated workforce, with professional services strongly represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.6%, and 7.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 6,272 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is significantly above standard (76.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 38.0% of residents worked from home, though the impacts of Covid-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical. The area demonstrates a particularly strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share that is 1.4 times the regional level. In contrast, construction employs just 5.3% of local workers, which is below the 8.6% recorded across Greater Sydney. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as shown by the comparison of Census working population versus resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment rise by 7.1% alongside a labour force increase of 7.8%, which caused the unemployment rate to go up by 0.6 percentage points. This compares to Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 1.9%, the labour force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment fell marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can give additional context regarding potential future demand in Glenfield. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Glenfield's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Glenfield (NSW) is $2,070 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $844 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,131 a year against an average of $62,554. 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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According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the median income among taxpayers in Glenfield was $54,131, with the average level standing at $62,554. This is lower than the average on a national basis, comparing to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $59,717 (median) and $69,010 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Glenfield cluster around the 64th percentile nationally.
Distribution data shows the predominant cohort spans 38.3% of locals (4,170 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 17.3% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 67th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Glenfield (NSW) had 3,228 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 2% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Glenfield, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 69.3% houses and 30.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Glenfield was lagging that of Sydney metro, at 22.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (42.4%) or rented (34.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $420, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470.
Nationally, Glenfield's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glenfield (NSW) counted 3,228 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 16% 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 households make up the large majority at 82.0% of all households, consisting of 48.4% couples with children, 20.0% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.0%, with single person households at 15.9% and group households making up 2.0% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.5% of adults in Glenfield (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 24.0% with a bachelor degree and 12.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.0% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,803 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 978 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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Academic achievement in Glenfield is significantly higher than broader reference levels, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university credentials compared to 22.3% in the SA4 region and 24.6% in the SA3 area. This strong educational advantage sets the area up well for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 24.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational and technical skills are also prominent, with 28.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (17.0%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 33.4% of residents currently participating in formal learning.
This comprises 11.6% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Glenfield (NSW) reaches 64 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 3,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 64 active transport stops operating within Glenfield, consisting of a combination of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 22 individual routes, collectively providing 3,497 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 160 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 71%, with 21% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. A high 38.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 499 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 54 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.1% of residents in Glenfield (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Glenfield's health measures are close to national benchmarks, based on AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with the rate of common health conditions among the general population being relatively typical, though higher than the national average among older age groups, and the level of private health insurance found to be relatively low at approximately 52% of the total population (~5,629 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical diagnoses in the area were found to be arthritis and diabetes, affecting 6.4 and 5.9% of residents, respectively, while 75.1% reported being completely free of medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age residents are generally healthy with a low prevalence of chronic conditions. The area has 12.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,383 people), which is lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some difficulties, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.8% of Glenfield (NSW) residents were born overseas and 56.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (12.5%) and English (11.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Glenfield ranks among the most culturally diverse locations in the nation, with 56.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 51.8% born overseas. The primary religion in Glenfield was found to be Christianity, representing 45.1% of residents. However, the most notable overrepresentation was in Hinduism, which accounts for 17.5% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Regarding ancestry (the birth country of parents), the top three represented groups in Glenfield are Other at 29.4% of the population, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Australian at 12.5% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 17.8%, and English at 11.9% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 19.0%.
Furthermore, there are clear differences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Samoan is notably overrepresented at 2.3% of Glenfield (vs 0.5% regionally), Indian at 11.7% (vs 3.6%) and Filipino at 4.5% (vs 2.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Glenfield (NSW) is 36. 26.2% 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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At 36 years, the median age in Glenfield is almost identical to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and similarly slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Glenfield has a higher proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (13.9%) but fewer people aged 25 - 34 (13.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.5% to 12.5% of the population. Conversely, the 85+ cohort has decreased from 3.1% to 1.2%. Demographic modeling suggests Glenfield's age profile will change significantly by 2041.
The 15 to 24 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 77%, adding 1,054 residents to reach 2,416.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Glenfield (NSW)
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 5 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 Jul 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 — 155 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,536 at the 2021 Census → 10,890 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 (SAL11668). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.