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The median house price in Guildford West is $1.28m, with units at $830k. House values have moved 6.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Guildford West has an estimated 7,313 residents, up from 5,762 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,551 people, or 26.9%. Growth has averaged 4.8% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 4,542 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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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count of the suburb of Guildford West is estimated to be approximately 7,313 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,551 individuals (26.9%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,762 individuals. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 7,298, calculated by AreaSearch after analyzing the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) and an extra 34 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level translates to a density ratio of 4,542 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of national locations examined by AreaSearch, indicating that land here is a highly coveted asset. The 26.9% growth rate in the suburb of Guildford West since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.1%), as well as the SA3 area, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration was the main driver of population gains, accounting for roughly 62.0% of the overall increases during recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections published in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age brackets from these data sets are likewise applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Regarding future demographic trends for the suburb of Guildford West, a population rise slightly below the median of national statistical locations is anticipated, with the area projected to expand by 590 individuals by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 7.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
243 new dwellings have been approved in Guildford West over the past five years, an average of 48 a year. That places the area in the 93rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 49 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 35% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 79, 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval figures allocated from statistical area records, the area has averaged approximately 48 new dwelling approvals annually, summing to an estimated 243 residences over the previous 5 financial years. For the current FY-26 so far, 73 approvals have been logged. With an average of 6.2 new residents per year for every completed home over the prior 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply by a wide margin, which typically exerts upward pressure on pricing and intensifies buyer competition, while new homes are built at an average value of $398,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $860,000 have been recorded this financial year, pointing to a mostly residential emphasis. Relative to Greater Sydney, the area maintains comparable construction rates per capita, indicating market equilibrium aligned with regional patterns. Recent building activity consists of 35.0% standalone houses and 65.0% medium and high-density dwellings. This trend toward compact housing provides budget-friendly entry points and draws downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from historical housing stock (currently sitting at 78.0% houses), indicating a decline in the availability of developable land and reflecting changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability constraints. With approximately 105 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays the hallmarks of a growing area. Looking forward, the resident count is projected to increase by 575 individuals by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). At the current pace of development, the supply of new housing is expected to comfortably accommodate demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially driving population gains beyond current projections.
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 70 current infrastructure and development projects close to Guildford West, worth an estimated $12.2 billion. 15 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning programs significantly shape local performance. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects likely to influence the area. Significant undertakings include the Merrylands RSL Club Redevelopment Stage 2, Guildford Swim Centre Modernisation Project, Merrylands West Public School Upgrade, and Centenary Park Sports Field Upgrade, with the following list highlighting those expected to be most relevant.
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Merrylands West Public School Upgrade
Major upgrade, the largest since 1955, including two new multi-storey buildings with 45 new permanent classrooms, new administration, library, canteen, covered outdoor learning area (COLA), and hall refurbishment/extension. It increases the school's permanent capacity from 255 to 1,000 students. Final landscaping due for completion by late 2026.
Guildford Swim Centre Modernisation Project
Full redevelopment of the 50-year-old Guildford Swim Centre into a modern aquatic facility for the Cumberland community. The project delivers a new indoor pool hall housing a 25 metre lane and program pool plus a learn-to-swim pool, an outdoor 25 metre 6-lane pool with ramp access for accessibility, and a children's water play and splash area. Supporting facilities include modernised change rooms with family and accessible options, a multipurpose community room, cafe and food and beverage area, arrival hall, back-of-house offices and external storage.Sustainability features include around 1,000 square metres of rooftop solar collection panels to power daytime lighting and reduce running costs of the filtration system. The development application was approved by Cumberland City Council in November 2024 and the construction contract was awarded to Lipman, with works commencing on site in 2025. The project is jointly funded by Cumberland City Council and the NSW Government through the WestInvest Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.
Lifestyle Connection Woodpark - Stage 3
Stage 3 of the Lifestyle Connection Woodpark precinct covers the southern portion of a 6.7 hectare former industrial site at the corner of Woodpark Road and the Cumberland Highway. The stage delivers a large format retail and lifestyle centre with bulky goods premises, a child care centre, food and drink outlets, a medical centre, warehouse space and associated car parking, complementing the Stages 1 and 2 development on the northern part of the site. Planning controls allow up to 10,500 square metres of shop and business premises and 7,000 square metres of office floor space, with building heights up to 29 metres.Preliminary site works including demolition, bulk earthworks, drainage, retaining walls and external road works approved by Transport for NSW commenced in early 2025 under DA CC2025/0083. The wider centre is expected to provide around 1,250 car parking spaces and approximately 500 ongoing jobs once fully operational.
Merrylands RSL Club Redevelopment Stage 2
Second stage of a multi-phase masterplan redevelopment of Merrylands RSL Club, designed by Quattro Architecture. Works include new Level 1 building works comprising a relocated 400-plus seat buffet restaurant, a new Vietnamese food offering, and expanded indoor and outdoor gaming areas to the ground floor. A new transfer slab is being constructed to enable future development of residential, retail, commercial, hotel and aged care uses above the club. Stage 1 (basement excavation, new gaming and bar areas, atrium lobby) was completed in August 2017 by Taylor Construction.
422-428 Guildford Road Mixed Use Development
32-residence mixed-use development with commercial and retail components including 3 shops. 4-storey mid-rise building with 49 car spaces. DA approved and construction certificate ready.
4-6 Sherwood Road Mixed-Use Development
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a 7-storey mixed-use development comprising ground floor commercial spaces, 55 residential apartments, rooftop communal open space, and two levels of basement parking.
37-39 Pavesi Street Smithfield Development
Residential development proposal for medium-density housing in Smithfield, designed to contribute to the housing supply in the growing Western Sydney region while maintaining neighborhood character.
Cardinal Gilroy Village Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the existing Cardinal Gilroy Village to provide 460 independent living units, a 153-bed residential aged care facility, community facilities, and non-residential uses across 17 buildings ranging from 2 to 6 storeys on a 7.44 hectare site.
2,957 residents of Guildford West are employed, from a labour force of 3,312. Unemployment sits at 10.7%, with participation at 60.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 6,367, about 87% 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 contains a qualified workforce, particularly within the construction industry which is heavily represented, alongside an unemployment rate of 10.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 8.4% over the prior year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, 2,957 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate stands 6.6% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, showing a clear opportunity for progress, and labor force participation is notably lower (60.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents (32.2%) worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The locality shows a particularly high concentration of workers in construction, with employment levels reaching 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented at 5.0% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. This largely residential neighborhood appears to provide few local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of the Census working population against the resident population. According to AreaSearch’s evaluation of SALM and ABS figures compiled from larger statistical zones, employment rose by 8.4% and the labour force grew by 7.5% in the twelve months leading to March 2026, which caused unemployment to drop by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% increase in the labour force, accompanied by only a slight decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment outlooks published in May-25 provide additional context for anticipating future demand in Guildford West. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to project future expansion trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industries. When these sector-specific rates are applied to Guildford West’s current job composition, the area’s employment is expected to rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (this calculation uses a straightforward weighting method for demonstration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Guildford West is $1,583 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $569 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,584 a year against an average of $49,450. 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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The median taxpayer income in the area stands at $39,584 with an average of $49,450, according to the most recent postcode level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures sit below the national average, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $43,669 (median) and $54,553 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows individual incomes lag in the 8th percentile ($569 weekly), whereas household incomes perform better, placing in the 40th percentile.
Distribution patterns show 31.5% of the population (2,303 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring regional trends where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressure is intense, with only 77.2% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 33rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Guildford West had 1,559 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 2% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,286 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 29.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the area at the time of the latest Census consisted of 77.6% houses and 22.4% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate stood slightly lower than the Sydney metro average at 27.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (38.9%) or rented (34.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,286 was below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $460, compared to Sydney metro's $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments here are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Guildford West counted 1,559 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,979 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 16% 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 81.0%, consisting of couples with children at 47.1%, couples without children at 16.5%, and single parent families at 16.2%. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.0%, with single-person households representing 15.8% and group households making up 3.0% of the total. The median household occupancy of 3.4 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.5% of adults in Guildford West hold a university qualification, including 13.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 378 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 954 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 face hurdles in higher education, with university graduation rates (18.5%) sitting substantially below the SA4 regional average of 39.1%. This presents a challenge but also an opportunity for targeted academic programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 13.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (0.7%). Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (19.8%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 36.0% of the population currently engaged in formal study.
This student body comprises 13.4% in primary schools, 10.5% in high schools, and 5.2% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Guildford West reaches 37 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 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 1.5 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 options include 37 active transit stops in the area, consisting of various bus options. These stops connect to 13 different routes, providing a total of 1,838 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 145 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 88%, followed by trains at 6%. Households average 1.5 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents (32.2%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at that time.
The average service frequency across all transport routes is 262 trips daily, which translates to approximately 49 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.2% of residents in Guildford West report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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 point to below-average outcomes in the area, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses. While the rate of common health issues in the general population is relatively standard, it is higher than the national average among older age brackets. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally low, covering approximately 47% of the population (~3,404 people). This is lower than the 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions locally, affecting 6.7% and 5.9% of residents respectively.
Conversely, 76.2% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The working-age population is particularly healthy, showing low rates of chronic illness. The area has 10.9% of its population aged 65 and over (797 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. While health outcomes for seniors present challenges, they rank lower nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.7% of Guildford West residents were born overseas and 59.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Lebanese (20.2%) and Australian (16.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The locality features high levels of cultural diversity, with 39.7% of residents born abroad and 59.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.0% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration is Islam, which accounts for 34.8% of residents, representing a much higher share than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest groups are Other at 28.1% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 16.0%), Lebanese at 20.2% (substantially higher than the regional average of 2.6%), and Australian at 16.2%.
There are also notable differences in other ethnic communities: Samoan background is overrepresented at 1.0% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Vietnamese is at 1.3% (compared to 1.8% regionally), and Maltese makes up 0.7% (compared to 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Guildford West is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 32.0% 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 31 years is younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and is lower than the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a higher share of children aged 5 - 14 (17.4%) but fewer adults aged 35 - 44 (12.1%). The concentration of residents aged 5 - 14 is higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 13.8% to 17.2% of the population, while the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 16.0% to 14.8%.
Demographic projections suggest the age profile will change by 2041, with the 55 to 64 cohort expected to grow by 166 people (24%) from 702 to 869, while the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Guildford West
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 — 34 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,762 at the 2021 Census → 7,313 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 (SAL11797). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.