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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Greenwich is $3.81m, with units at $890k. House values have moved 1.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Greenwich has an estimated 5,827 residents, up from 5,469 at the 2021 Census — a change of 358 people, or 6.5%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 3,510 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Greenwich has an Estimated Resident Population of roughly 5,827, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS updates alongside 35 validated new addresses added since the Census. This represents an addition of 358 people (6.5%) compared to the 5,469 people counted in the 2021 Census, with the updated 5,827 figure derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP release. With a population density of 3,510 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits within the top quartile of areas assessed nationwide. Expanding by 6.5% since the 2021 census, Greenwich outpaced the broader SA4 region (5.9%) to lead regional growth, with approximately 79.0% of recent population gains driven by overseas migration.
Population projections for the suburb of Greenwich rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (benchmarked to 2021), with age-cohort growth rates applied across 2032 to 2041. Over the 16 years running to 2041, the area is projected to experience a 10.0% total expansion, adding 585 persons—a rate of growth placing it slightly below the nationwide median across statistical areas.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
108 new dwellings have been approved in Greenwich over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 59 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 7% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 209, 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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Over the past 5 financial years, development approvals in the area have averaged approximately 21 dwellings per year, yielding an estimated total of 108 homes, while FY-25 to date has seen 209 approvals recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the addition of roughly 0.5 new residents annually per built home indicates that residential construction is matching or outpacing demand, expanding buyer choice and providing headroom for growth beyond current projections. New residences show an average construction value of $687,000, pointing to developer focus on higher-end, premium properties. Per capita building activity outstrips Greater Sydney by 78.0%, sitting well above the Australian average and highlighting robust developer interest.
Highlighting a pivot toward compact housing, approvals comprise 93.0% attached dwellings and only 7.0% standalone homes, creating accessible options for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers. This marks a notable transition from the existing housing stock (presently 50.0% houses), driven by limited land availability and evolving lifestyle and affordability demands, while a ratio of around 41 people per approved home underscores the precinct's growth characteristics. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, the local population is projected to expand by 585 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction activity aligns well with anticipated future requirements, fostering balanced market conditions and mitigating severe price pressures.
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 109 current infrastructure and development projects close to Greenwich, worth an estimated $41.6 billion. 26 are already under construction and 46 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 property performance are heavily shaped by strategic planning initiatives, civil works, and public infrastructure. AreaSearch has pinpointed 31 projects expected to influence the area, highlighted by major schemes such as The Landmark Quarter St Leonards, St Leonards South Residential Precinct, Pacific Highway Corridor Upgrade (St Leonards Active Transport & Streetscape), and Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade.
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Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade
A major transport infrastructure project delivering a 6.5km dual three-lane tunnel under Sydney Harbour, connecting the Warringah Freeway at Cammeray to the Rozelle Interchange. The project creates a western bypass of the CBD to relieve congestion on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel. Stage 1 (southern tunnels, Rozelle to Birchgrove) was completed in February 2025 by the John Holland and CPB Contractors joint venture. Stage 2, being delivered by ACCIONA, involves 4.8km of tunnelling from Birchgrove to Cammeray including under Sydney Harbour using tunnel boring machines, with TBM launch expected mid-2026.The Warringah Freeway Upgrade is over 70 per cent complete with surface road upgrades, bridges and ramps. The full project is due to open to traffic in 2028 and will remain in public ownership under NSW Motorways.
Goodman Artarmon Data Centre
Major data centre development by Goodman Group on former ABC studios site. Seven-storey, 80MW facility on 1.4ha site with $845.85 million investment.
The Newlands by Eterno
Eterno's $500 million masterplanned residential community spanning 1.26 hectares across five buildings (6 to 11 storeys) in St Leonards. The 330-apartment development includes one to four-bedroom apartments, garden terraces, and penthouses, centred around a landscaped Green Spine with open green spaces, rooftop amenities, a heated swimming pool, and wellness facilities. Designed by Bates Smart architects, built by DASCO, and fronted by Newlands Park.
Areas 18-20 St Leonards South
Residential development within the St Leonards South precinct, involving demolition of existing structures and construction of five residential flat buildings with 207 apartments, basement parking, and communal open space, contributing to urban renewal and increased housing density.
Falcon & Alexander (Five Ways)
A $640 million, 22-storey mixed-use development at the Five Ways intersection in Crows Nest, comprising 188 apartments (140 market and 48 affordable housing), a 100-room boutique hotel, ground-floor retail and commercial premises within a 3-storey podium, and seven basement levels. Designed by Turner Studio, the project is located a five-minute walk from Crows Nest Metro Station. Approved by the NSW Independent Planning Commission (SSD-66826207) in December 2024, with construction commenced in 2025.
Broughton Street Residential Development
Construction of a boutique building of 28 luxury apartments at 33-39 Broughton Street, Wollstonecraft. The project is being delivered by Holdmark and remains in the construction phase with completion targeted for 2026.
Willoughby Square Stage 1 (507-509 Pacific Highway)
Major mixed-use residential tower forming the first stage of the Willoughby Square precinct. The project will deliver around 400 apartments together with retail, landscaped public domain improvements and new pedestrian connections adjacent to the St Leonards and Crows Nest renewal area. Following planning approval, the project has progressed into delivery and construction activities.
Falcon & Alexander, Crows Nest by Deicorp
Deicorp's $640M landmark mixed-use development at the Five Ways junction in Crows Nest. The 22-storey building, designed by Turner Studio, delivers 188 apartments (48 affordable) above a 100-room boutique hotel, ground-floor retail and dining, a resident Skygarden, and seven basement levels of parking. Approved by the NSW IPC on 23 December 2024 and under construction, the project sits a five-minute walk from Crows Nest Metro Station.
3,393 residents of Greenwich are employed, from a labour force of 3,486. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 69.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,011, about 86% 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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Greenwich boasts a highly educated labor force, where the technology industry stands out significantly in representation. The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.7%, alongside an estimated employment growth of 2.8% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. By March 2026, 3,393 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.1%, and workforce participation rates closely mirroring Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census data indicates that 61.1% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdown measures should be taken into account.
Resident employment is concentrated in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Specialisation in professional & technical fields is pronounced, with local representation reaching 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 4.1% of local workers, compared with 8.6% across Greater Sydney. Comparisons between Census working counts and resident populations suggest that this primarily residential locality offers relatively few local jobs. In the year leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 2.8% alongside a 2.1% expansion in the labour supply, reducing unemployment by 0.6 percentage points, in contrast to Greater Sydney where employment increased by 1.9%, the labour force rose by 1.9%, and unemployment shifted only slightly. Looking forward, Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 projections indicate national job gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Extrapolating these industry trends against the local occupational profile suggests potential local employment growth of 7.9% across five years and 15.6% across ten years (an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Greenwich is $2,946 a week (about $153,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,457 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $77,917 a year against an average of $120,158. The average runs 54% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the top national percentile, recording a median of $77,917 and an average of $120,158, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 throughout Greater Sydney. Factoring in 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates reach approximately $85,958 (median) and $132,558 (average). The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings between the 96th and 97th percentiles nationwide. The top weekly bracket of $4000+ accounts for 38.9% of residents (2,266 individuals), contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 30.9%.
Furthermore, 49.7% receive more than $3,000 per week, underpinning substantial spending capacity, with residents keeping 87.1% of income following housing costs and placing the locality in the 10th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Greenwich had 2,128 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 51% detached houses and 44% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, separate houses made up 50.5% of local residential stock and other dwellings accounted for 49.5% (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other categories), compared with 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metro Sydney. Outright home ownership reached 38.2%, well above the metropolitan rate, with mortgaged properties making up 29.6% and rentals comprising 32.1%. Monthly mortgage repayments averaged a median of $3,000 against Sydney metro's $2,427 and the Australian benchmark of $1,863. Median weekly rent stood at $550, surpassing both the metropolitan figure of $470 and the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Greenwich counted 2,128 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,267 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 68.0% of local households, consisting of couples with children (32.2%), couples without children (28.3%), and single parent families (6.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.0%, split between single-person households (27.7%) and group residences (4.5%). Typical household occupancy stands at 2.4 persons, below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
63.9% of adults in Greenwich hold a university qualification, including 38.5% with a bachelor degree and 21.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 7.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 428 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,168 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment is exceptionally high, with 63.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education qualification, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% throughout Australia. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees (38.5%), postgraduate degrees (21.5%), and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational credentials account for 16.3% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (7.1%). A substantial 29.8% of the local population is enrolled in formal study. Primary school students represent 9.2% of residents, followed by 8.2% in tertiary institutions and 7.7% attending secondary schools.
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Public transport in Greenwich reaches 63 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 4,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 90 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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The local public transit network features 63 operational stops spanning ferry and bus services, covered by 32 separate routes that generate 4,308 passenger trips each week. Transit access is very convenient, with an average distance of 91 meters to the nearest boarding point. Outward commuting is standard for this residential market, with 61% of commuters using private vehicles, 17% walking, and 10% travelling by train. Private vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.0 per residence, below the broader regional standard, while 61.1% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census during pandemic conditions.
Across all transit lines, services run at an average rate of 615 trips per day, which translates to roughly 68 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.1% of residents in Greenwich report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 74.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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Local health outcomes are strong, characterized by low rates of mortality and minimal prevalence of chronic ailments across age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread at approximately 74% of the population (4,325 people), outpacing Greater Sydney at 59.9% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most frequently reported conditions, present in 6.8 and 6.5% of the community respectively, while 74.1% of residents reported no long-term medical ailments, close to the Greater Sydney proportion of 74.6%. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.8% of the population (1,270 people), exceeding the metropolitan figure of 15.5%, with older residents maintaining health indicators that align with broader national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.2% of Greenwich residents were born overseas and 20.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.4%) and Australian (20.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced, with 35.2% of residents born abroad and 20.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 44.9% of the local population. Notably, Judaism is represented at 1.0%, slightly above the Greater Sydney proportion of 0.8%. Regarding parental ancestry, the leading reported backgrounds are English at 24.4% (above the 19.0% regional level), Australian at 20.0%, and Other at 11.0% (below the regional share of 16.0%). Specific European and Oceanic backgrounds also show distinct concentrations, including French at 1.1% (compared to 0.5% regionally), New Zealand at 1.0% (versus 0.5%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Greenwich is 42. 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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The local demographic skews older than the metropolitan average. As of August 2026 estimates, residents aged 65+ make up 21.8% of the population, compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 27.2% against 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age remains at 42, mirroring the 2021 Census result and sitting 5 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 from that census. Since the Census, the 45 - 64 age group has decreased from 26.2% to an estimated 24.3%, the 5 to 14 cohort has dropped from 12.0% to an estimated 9.5%, and the 15 to 24 band has increased from 11.0% to 12.8%.
By 2041, older residents aged 65+ are projected to drive growth by adding 476 people (37%) to reach 1,746, whereas cohorts of children, young adults, and young-to-middle-aged residents are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Greenwich
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 35 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,469 at the 2021 Census → 5,827 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 (SAL11776). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.