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The median house price in Green Valley (NSW) is $1.20m, with units at $885k. House values have moved 6.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Green Valley (NSW) has an estimated 12,820 residents, down from 12,919 at the 2021 Census. That puts 3,994 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 recent ABS population statistics and subsequent address validations, the suburb of Green Valley (NSW) has a residency of approximately 12,820 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 99 people (0.8%) from the 12,919 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an estimated resident count of 12,813, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 17 validated new addresses identified since the census. This population size yields a density of 3,993 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of areas nationwide for density and indicating intense competition for local land.
The primary driver of population growth has been arrivals from overseas, which accounted for roughly 62.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. Projections utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, supplemented where necessary by NSW Government SA2 projections published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline. Age-specific growth dynamics from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Over this timeframe, the suburb of Green Valley (NSW) is anticipated to experience a contraction in its overall resident count, losing 208 persons by 2041. Conversely, expansion is expected within particular age brackets, most notably the 75 to 84 cohort, which is forecast to grow by 599 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
104 new dwellings have been approved in Green Valley (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch, an average of about 20 new homes receive approval in the area each year. This translates to an estimated 104 residential approvals over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 26 approved during FY-26. Because the local population has been declining, this flow of new housing supply has likely satisfied local demand, ensuring adequate options for purchasers. The average value of these newly approved homes stands at $266,000, which is below the broader regional standard and points to more affordable housing options.
Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $1.1 million during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. Compared to the wider Sydney region, residential building activity is remarkably low, sitting at 91.0% below regional average per person. This restricted pipeline of new builds typically supports the demand and valuation of pre-existing residences. The rate of construction is also lower than the national average, reflecting a mature market that may face geographical or regulatory development limits. The composition of new approvals is dominated by standalone homes at 86.0%, with the remaining 14.0% consisting of medium and high-density housing, preserving a suburban feel characterized by detached dwellings that appeal to buyers seeking space. A ratio of approximately 657 people per dwelling approval indicates a highly established housing market. As population forecasts point to a stable or shrinking resident base, the local housing market should experience reduced demand pressures, which is advantageous for prospective purchasers.
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 26 current infrastructure and development projects close to Green Valley (NSW), worth an estimated $4.8 billion. 10 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning changes have a significant impact on real estate performance. Four key initiatives have been identified as having a likely impact on the local area: the Fifteenth Avenue Smart Transit (FAST) Corridor, Canvas at Bonnyrigg, the Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas), and the Bonnyrigg Town Hub Precinct (Stages 12-13). Details of the most relevant projects are provided below.
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Bonnyrigg Town Hub Precinct (Stages 12-13)
A key phase of the 30-year Bonnyrigg Renewal, Stages 12 and 13 focus on the Town Hub Precinct. The project involves the delivery of approximately 600 new homes in a mixed-tenure model, including 185 social housing units. Infrastructure works include a new link road between Bonnyrigg Avenue and Tarlington Parade, a 9,000sqm junior play park, and super lots for future mid-rise apartment buildings (up to six storeys) and townhouses. Construction of the link road and site preparation commenced in early 2026.
Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas)
An essential phase of the $400 million Bonnyrigg Estate redevelopment (stages 8 to 11) known as the Humphries Precinct. This masterplanned community, branded as Canvas, is transforming the former social housing estate into a mixed-tenure precinct with 210 private land lots and 65 social housing units managed by SGCH. The project includes the new Junior Play Park, extensions to Bishop Crescent, and enhanced road connectivity to the Bonnyrigg town hub. Current progress includes civil works and the final release of land lots to the private market.
Canvas at Bonnyrigg
Canvas is a masterplanned community within the 81-hectare Bonnyrigg Estate renewal (Stages 8-11), delivering 210 private land lots and 65 new social housing dwellings. The precinct features a landmark 9,000sqm junior play park with a basketball court, picnic areas, and bike loops. As of May 2026, the project is in the final stages of subdivision and home construction, with the final land release nearly sold out. The development is a partnership between Traders In Purple and Homes NSW to revitalize the area with new roads and high-quality residential infrastructure.
Edensor Park Public Preschool
A new public preschool co-located with Edensor Park Public School, part of the NSW Government's $769 million program to deliver 100 new public preschools by 2027. It will provide up to 40 places for children in the year before school, featuring two purpose-designed rooms, a quality outdoor play area, and administration, amenities and staff facilities. Construction is now underway, with groundworks, the retaining wall, concrete stairs and pathways completed. The building's slab, frame, roof, windows, doors and exterior walls are the next stages of works.
Cecil Hills High School Upgrade
The Cecil Hills High School upgrade provided 50 new permanent classrooms, including four specialized STEM learning spaces, to accommodate the growing student population. The project also delivered an expanded and refurbished multipurpose hall, a new canteen, a hand-on outdoor workshop, and upgraded staff facilities. Additional site improvements include a new seasonal covered walkway, enhanced landscaping, and a dedicated kiss-and-drop zone with a raised pedestrian crossing for improved community safety.
Hurlstone Agricultural High School Upgrade
NSW Department of Education upgrade to Hurlstone Agricultural High School, delivering two new dormitory buildings with 180 beds, staff accommodation, common rooms and modern amenities, plus a new farm hub with dairy, milking, animal, storage, irrigation, hydroponic and co-located learning facilities. The boarding facilities and farm hub are finished and in use, with a new sports oval and amenities due for student use in Term 1 2026.
M7-M12 Integration Project
A $1.7 billion road network upgrade in Western Sydney comprising three elements: M7 Motorway Widening (one additional lane each direction within the existing median for 26 kilometres between the M5 at Prestons and Richmond Road at Oakhurst/Glendenning); the M7-M12 Interchange (a direct motorway-to-motorway connection between the M7 and the new M12 Motorway, including seven new bridges); and the Elizabeth Drive Connection (upgrading approximately two kilometres of Elizabeth Drive and realigning Wallgrove and Cecil Roads to connect the M12 to the local road network).The project is being delivered by John Holland Group on behalf of WSO Co (a joint venture of Transurban, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and QIC). Construction commenced August 2023 with opening expected mid-2026, supporting the Western Sydney International Airport, Aerotropolis and surrounding growth areas.
Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal
Major 18-stage urban renewal project transforming the former 81 hectare Bonnyrigg public housing estate into a mixed-tenure community. The approved masterplan delivers 2,998 dwellings including around 900 social housing homes, new parks, roads, community facilities and 13 hectares of open space. Construction is progressing through Stages 8 to 11 with Traders In Purple delivering the Canvas precinct, while planning and early works continue for Stages 12 and 13 near the town centre.
6,341 residents of Green Valley (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 6,682. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 62.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,232, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The locality is characterized by a skilled labor force with a notable presence in industrial and manufacturing fields, an unemployment rate of 5.1%, and an estimated job growth of 5.0% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 6,341 employed residents. The local unemployment level is 1.0% above the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is notably lower, standing at 62.8% compared to the regional rate of 69.1%. Census records show that 29.8% of the working population operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The major employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The locality displays a clear specialization in manufacturing, employing residents at a rate 2.0 times the regional average. In contrast, technical and professional services are underrepresented, accounting for only 4.7% of the workforce compared to the regional benchmark of 11.5%. The heavily residential nature of the district means local job opportunities are relatively scarce, as shown by the imbalance between the count of locally working individuals and resident workers. An analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that during the year ending March 2026, the employed population expanded by 5.0% and the labor force grew by 5.0%, which kept the unemployment rate stable. This differs from Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% increase in the labor force, and a slight reduction in unemployment. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future trends. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although overall national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix yields an estimated local employment expansion of 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Green Valley (NSW) is $1,775 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $580 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,181 a year against an average of $58,213. 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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Tax statistics from the ATO for the 2023 financial year show that personal income levels in the area fall below the national average. The median income for tax-paying residents is $50,181, while the average stands at $58,213, compared to Greater Sydney equivalents of $60,817 and $83,003. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year suggests updated figures of approximately $55,360 for the median and $64,221 for the average as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 places individual weekly earnings at the 9th percentile ($580 weekly), whereas household earnings perform relatively better at the 51st percentile.
The statistics show that 34.6% of the local population (4,435 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the metropolitan proportion of 30.9%. Residential costs account for 17.7% of household income, yet healthy earnings keep disposable income levels at the 50th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Green Valley (NSW) had 3,545 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 1% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,041 a month. Rent absorbs 25.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that standalone houses make up 82.1% of the local housing stock, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and alternative housing types account for 17.9%. This contrasts with metropolitan Sydney, where houses comprise 55.9% and alternative dwellings make up 44.1%. Home ownership stands at 32.1%, which is higher than the metropolitan rate, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (39.3%) or tenants (28.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,041 is lower than the metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $450 is also below the Sydney average of $470.
On a national level, local mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Green Valley (NSW) counted 3,545 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.5 people each. 52% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 87.9%, which includes couples with children at 51.6%, couples without children at 17.2%, and single-parent homes at 17.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 12.1%, with single-person households representing 10.9% and group households making up 1.2% of the total. The median household size of 3.5 residents is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.5% of adults in Green Valley (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 13.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 84% of areas nationally. A further 17.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,399 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 944 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates of 17.5% sitting significantly below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This gap represents a key area for targeted educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are held by 13.7% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 27.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 17.7%. Engagement in learning is high, with 31.4% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 10.0% attending primary school, 9.7% in high school, and 6.1% engaged in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Green Valley (NSW) reaches 80 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 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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An analysis of public transport reveals 80 active bus stops within the locality. These stops are serviced by 40 different routes, providing a total of 2,770 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 149 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel for 90% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 cars per household, exceeding the regional average. Additionally, 29.8% of working residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era circumstances.
Across all routes, service frequency averages 395 daily trips, which translates to approximately 34 weekly services for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.3% of residents in Green Valley (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators demonstrate positive outcomes across the locality, based on evaluations of mortality and chronic illness rates. Both younger and older demographics show a low incidence of common health issues. The rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 50% of the population (about 6,408 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Diabetes and arthritis are the most prevalent health conditions, affecting 6.5% and 5.7% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 77.3% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, showing a low prevalence of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.4% of the population (2,102 people), and health outcomes for this senior cohort are strong, aligning with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
53.4% of Green Valley (NSW) residents were born overseas and 71.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (11.9%) and Australian (8.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The locality ranks as one of the most multicultural in the nation, with 53.4% of residents born outside Australia and 71.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, adhered to by 49.7% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration is Buddhism, which is practiced by 17.1% of residents, representing a significantly higher proportion than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages are Other at 34.6% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 16.0%), Vietnamese at 11.9% (exceeding the regional average of 1.8%), and Australian at 8.8% (notably lower than the regional average of 17.8%).
Other specific ethnic representations show differences from regional norms: Serbian ancestry is represented at 2.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 1.4% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and Lebanese at 3.1% (compared to 2.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Green Valley (NSW) is 37. 28.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents is 37, matching the Greater Sydney average of 37 and sitting close to the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 13.9% compared to the Sydney average, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 11.2%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 8.5% to 10.7%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 13.6% to 12.3%, and the 0 to 4 cohort fell from 5.9% to 4.8%. Projections for 2041 indicate shifts in the age structure, led by a 101% increase in the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to rise by 570 people, growing from 564 to 1,135.
The aging profile is evident as those aged 65 and over constitute the entirety of the projected growth, while contractions are anticipated in the 25 to 34 and 55 to 64 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Green Valley (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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 17 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,919 at the 2021 Census → 12,820 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 (SAL11762). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.