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The median house price in Green Valley (NSW) is $1.20m, with units at $900k. House values have moved 6.6% 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 evaluations combining ABS regional population updates with post-Census address validations, the suburb of Green Valley (NSW) has an estimated count of around 12,820 residents as of Aug 2026. This figure marks a reduction of 99 people (0.8%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 12,919 people. AreaSearch established this shift by pairing an estimated resident population of 12,813—drawn from the ABS ERP figures released in June 2025—with 16 validated new addresses logged following the Census. The resulting population density stands at 3,993 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper 10% nationwide according to AreaSearch and underlining the strong demand for local real estate.
In recent times, inward overseas migration generated roughly 62.0% of overall demographic additions, serving as the main driver of local expansion. Projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models pegged to a 2022 baseline for SA2 divisions, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 datasets based on 2021 for any unrepresented areas. Age-specific trajectory rates across these combined models are projected forward for every region from 2032 to 2041. Applying this framework, the suburb of Green Valley (NSW) is slated for an overall population contraction, dropping by 214 persons by 2041. Even so, certain age brackets will experience expansion, most notably among individuals aged 75 to 84, who are forecast to grow by 592 people. See the age section for more details.
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 1.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, 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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An evaluation of ABS building approval records by AreaSearch reveals that Green Valley averages approximately 20 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated 104 dwelling approvals throughout the preceding 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 through FY-25) alongside 27 in FY-25 to date. Given the shrinking local population, the volume of incoming housing has adequately matched buyer demand, preserving balance across the market while offering ample choice; furthermore, newly approved dwellings show an average expected construction cost of $290,000, which falls below regional figures to provide cost-effective alternatives. Meanwhile, commercial construction approvals totaled $1.1 million during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of local building.
Dwelling construction per capita in Green Valley sits 90.0% below regional average per person compared to Greater Sydney. Such a constrained pipeline of additions generally elevates demand and pricing for established real estate. This level of activity also tracks under the national baseline, pointing to an established urban footprint alongside prospective planning limits. In terms of composition, detached houses represent 86.0% of new activity while attached dwellings account for 14.0%, preserving the traditional suburban streetscapes and spacious family focus. Featuring approximately 534 people per dwelling approval, Green Valley clearly operates as a mature residential enclave. Because demographic projections indicate a stable or declining local headcount, Green Valley is poised for diminished pressure on its housing inventory, potentially opening up advantageous conditions for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Green Valley (NSW)
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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 growth and performance are heavily shaped by strategic infrastructure and planning undertakings. AreaSearch has identified 4 key projects anticipated to influence the surrounding region, highlighted by the Fifteenth Avenue Smart Transit (FAST) Corridor, Canvas at Bonnyrigg, Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas), and Bonnyrigg Town Hub Precinct (Stages 12-13).
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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 62.9%. 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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Green Valley accommodates a capable workforce with significant participation in industrial and manufacturing operations, alongside a jobless rate of 5.1% and yearly employment expansion estimated at 5.0% by AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,341, while the local unemployment rate sat 1.0% higher than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, accompanied by a subdued participation rate of 62.9% versus 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records showed 29.8% working remotely, a statistic that may reflect prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.
Manufacturing stands out with a concentration 2.0 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical occupations represent only 4.7% of resident workers, trailing the 11.5% mark seen across Greater Sydney. Comparing the working population at the Census with the total resident count shows that this residential suburb offers relatively sparse employment opportunities within its own borders. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that local employment expanded by 5.0% over the 12-month period in tandem with a 5.0% rise in the labour pool, keeping jobless levels largely unchanged. In Greater Sydney, by comparison, employment grew by 1.9%, the labour force rose by 1.9%, and unemployment edged downward slightly. Forward-looking guidance can be drawn from the Mar-26 national employment outlook published by Jobs and Skills Australia. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variances among industry sectors. Modeling these sector forecasts against the local workforce structure indicates Green Valley employment could rise by 5.9% across five years and 12.7% across ten years (note that this weighting extrapolation is presented for illustration and omits localized demographic projections).
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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch show Green Valley recording a median taxpayer income of $50,181 and a mean of $58,213, trailing the national benchmark as well as Greater Sydney ($60,817 median and $83,003 average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to roughly $55,360 for median income and $64,221 for average income as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, personal earnings ranked at the 9th percentile ($580 weekly), whereas household earnings reached the 51st percentile.
In terms of earnings distribution, 34.6% of residents (4,435 people) fall in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring metropolitan patterns where 30.9% occupy that bracket. Shelter absorbs 17.7% of earnings, yet overall income levels sustain disposable income 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 assessments show that residential stock in Green Valley is made up of 82.1% houses and 17.9% other dwellings, which contrasts with Greater Sydney's split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands at 32.1%, exceeding metropolitan averages, with the balance consisting of mortgaged homes (39.3%) and rental properties (28.6%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments were $2,041, noticeably beneath Greater Sydney's $2,427, while weekly median rent was $450 compared to $470 across Greater Sydney. Relative to nationwide benchmarks, Green Valley mortgage costs surpass the Australian level of $1,863, and local rents sit well above the national median 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 constitute 87.9% of households locally, broken down into couples with children (51.6%), couples without children (17.2%), and single parent families (17.7%). The remaining 12.1% consists of non-family living arrangements, encompassing lone person households at 10.9% and group households at 1.2%. With a median household size of 3.5 people, occupancy sits above the Greater Sydney figure 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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University attainment levels in the locality sit at 17.5%, trailing the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0% and highlighting scope for community-focused educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications account for 13.7%, postgraduate degrees represent 2.7%, and graduate diplomas stand at 1.1%. Vocational qualifications are widespread among residents aged 15+, with 27.8% possessing technical credentials made up of advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (17.7%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 31.4% of inhabitants actively enrolled in schooling or higher education. Primary school students represent 10.0% of the population, secondary pupils constitute 9.7%, and 6.1% are engaged in higher educational studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Green Valley (NSW) reaches 80 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 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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Public transit networks in Green Valley feature 80 operational bus stops. These stops are served by 40 separate transit routes that combine to deliver 2,532 weekly trips. Stop access is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 149 meters to the nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, outward commuting is standard and private vehicles dominate at 90%. Average vehicle holdings stand at 1.8 per household, above the regional average, while 29.8% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, potentially reflecting COVID-19 circumstances. Transit schedules provide an average of 361 daily services across the combined route network, translating to roughly 31 weekly departures per individual 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality indicate favorable wellness outcomes across Green Valley, with both younger and older cohorts displaying low incidences of common medical ailments. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage is held by roughly 50% of residents (~6,408 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney level of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Diabetes and arthritis represent the primary health issues identified locally, affecting 6.5 and 5.7% of residents, respectively, whereas 77.3% reported no long-term health conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age locals show positive health indicators and low chronic illness rates.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.5% of the community (2,115 people), and their overall health rankings align closely with broader national standards.
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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Cultural diversity is exceptionally pronounced in Green Valley, where 53.4% of the population was born abroad and 71.0% speak a primary language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most widespread religion, practiced by 49.7% of residents. In addition, Buddhism is markedly concentrated, representing 17.1% of the populace compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental heritage, the most common reported ancestries in Green Valley are Other at 34.6% (compared to 16.0% regionally), Vietnamese at 11.9% (versus 1.8% regionally), and Australian at 8.8% (against 17.8% regionally). Other distinct cultural backgrounds are also represented, including Serbian at 2.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 1.4% (against 0.6%), and Lebanese at 3.1% (versus 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Green Valley (NSW) is 37. 29.1% 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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The age distribution in Green Valley aligns closely with Greater Sydney, showing a maximum category variance of 6.2 percentage points. AreaSearch places the median age at 37 as at August 2026, matching both its 2021 Census reading and Greater Sydney's 37 from that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift involves seniors and retirees (65+), who expanded from 12.9% to an estimated 16.5% of the population. By 2041, senior brackets are forecast to represent the bulk of additions, growing by 934 residents (44%) to 3,049, while cohorts of children, young adults, and middle-aged residents are expected to decline.
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) | 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 — 16 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (SAL11762). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.