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The median house price in Harris Park is $1.82m, with units at $512k. House values have moved 7.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Harris Park has an estimated 6,157 residents, up from 5,043 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,114 people, or 22.1%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 331 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 9,773 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Harris Park has a population estimated at around 6,157 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 1,114 people (22.1%) from the 2021 Census, which counted a population of 5,043 people. The change is calculated from the resident population of 6,156, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 331 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level translates to a density ratio of 9,773 persons per square kilometer, which is within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly-sought resource. The 22.1% growth of the suburb of Harris Park since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.1%), as well as the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, is predicted over the period with the suburb of Harris Park expected to increase by 4,019 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting recording a gain of 65.3% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
228 new dwellings have been approved in Harris Park over the past five years, an average of 45 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 57 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Harris Park has recorded around 45 residential properties granted approval each year, totalling an estimated 228 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, no approvals have been recorded. With an average of 2.5 people per year moving to the area per new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), reflecting robust demand that underpins property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $501,000, showing that developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments.
There have also been $7.3 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared with Greater Sydney, Harris Park displays moderately higher construction activity (11.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), balancing buyer choice with support for current property values. Furthermore, new building activity has consisted entirely of townhouses or apartments. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 78 people per dwelling approval, Harris Park displays characteristics of a growth area. Future projections show Harris Park adding 4,018 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Harris Park, worth an estimated $141 million. A further 133 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $100.6 billion. 33 are already under construction and 50 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 15 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Powerhouse Parramatta, Novus on Harris, Cosmopolitan by Deicorp Parramatta, and Civic Link Block 3, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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2A Gregory Place Harris Park
A State Significant Development concept for a build-to-rent and affordable housing community in the historic heart of Harris Park. Following community feedback, the project was scaled back from 483 to approximately 320 dwellings, including 300 apartments and 20 terraces. The masterplan emphasizes heritage conservation for the adjacent Hambledon Cottage and Experiment Farm, featuring 50% affordable housing and extensive public parkland with new pedestrian connections.
Powerhouse Parramatta
Powerhouse Parramatta is a major NSW Government cultural infrastructure project on the Parramatta River foreshore. The new museum will deliver about 18,000 sqm of exhibition and public space across seven large presentation spaces, the Lang Walker Family Academy, rooftop public areas, productive gardens and an observatory for astronomy education. Construction is being managed by Lendlease and reached 95 percent complete in February 2026, with fitout and public domain works progressing ahead of opening in late 2026.
Cosmopolitan by Deicorp Parramatta
A vibrant new residential precinct featuring 604 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two 45-level towers, situated above a retail village hub and laneways. Located parkside in Parramatta's CBD with direct access to the new Parramatta Light Rail.
Harris Park Cultural Precinct
City of Parramatta is delivering a Little India cultural precinct upgrade in Harris Park, funded by a $3.5 million Australian Government Investing in Our Communities grant. Works include Indian inspired murals, overhead decorative lighting, public art, streetscape upgrades, street trees, street furniture, paving improvements and a simplified overhead gateway on Marion Street. Mural installation began in March 2026, with broader construction and installation expected from August to December 2026.
Civic Link Block 3
Civic Link Block 3 is the City of Parramatta Council project transforming Horwood Place into a pedestrian and cycling green boulevard between George Street and Phillip Street. The project will permanently close part of Horwood Place to traffic and deliver wider paths, 38 mature native trees, more than 3000 shrubs and groundcover, rain gardens, seating, play and dining elements, and the 130 metre Ribbon social spine. It forms the central block of the wider Civic Link corridor connecting Parramatta Square, Sydney Metro West, Powerhouse Parramatta and the Parramatta River.Stage 1 Phillip Street early works are planned for 2026 and Stage 2 Horwood Place main works are forecast to continue through to the end of 2027, subject to site and weather conditions.
Connecting Granville Centres
A series of pedestrian infrastructure improvements designed to enhance safety, accessibility, and connectivity in and around the Granville town centre. The project includes upgrading the public domain on Good Street with granite paving, tree plantings, and DDA compliant kerb ramps. It aims to seamlessly link the northern side of Granville to destinations like the upcoming Granville Town Square, F.S. Garside Park, the M4 underpass, and pedestrian pathways to the Parramatta CBD, supported by a 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area.
Royal Parramatta Private Hospital
A proposed 24-storey private hospital development designed to address the healthcare shortfall in Western Sydney. The facility will include 120 to 130 hospital beds, six operating theatres, day surgery units, maternity services, and a perioperative suite. The architectural design by fjcstudio and Gray Puksand features a vertical village concept with biophilic terraces and the integration of a historic heritage house at the base of the tower.
Parramatta Park Visitor Centre
Revitalisation and expansion of visitor facilities within the World Heritage-listed Parramatta Park. The project includes a modern visitor hub, interactive heritage exhibits, cafe facilities, and upgraded community amenities as part of a broader park improvement program.
4,105 residents of Harris Park are employed, from a labour force of 4,262. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 79.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% 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 4,732, about 77% 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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Harris Park features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.7%, and 3.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,105 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (79.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 33.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Meanwhile, education & training has limited presence with 4.0% employment compared to 8.9% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 3.8% and labour force increased by 3.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, with a marginal drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Harris Park. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Harris Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Harris Park is $1,779 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $802 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,950 a year against an average of $56,337. 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 suburb of Harris Park's income level is lower than average on a national basis according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Harris Park's median income among taxpayers is $46,950 and the average income stands at $56,337, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $51,795 (median) and $62,151 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Harris Park cluster around the 50th percentile nationally.
Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 39.2% of the community (2,413 individuals), mirroring the region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 49th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Harris Park had 1,874 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 8% detached houses and 85% apartments. 16% are owned with a mortgage, 74% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,750 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Harris Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 8.3% houses and 91.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Harris Park was lagging that of Sydney metro, at 9.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (16.2%) or rented (74.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $1,750, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $360, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470.
Nationally, Harris Park's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Harris Park counted 1,874 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,288 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 62.2% of all households, comprising 27.9% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.8%, with lone person households at 25.1% and group households comprising 12.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.2% of adults in Harris Park hold a university qualification, including 32.4% with a bachelor degree and 23.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 7.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,476 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,064 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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Educational attainment in Harris Park significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 57.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 32.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (23.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational pathways account for 18.3% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (7.6%). Educational participation is notably high, with 35.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in tertiary education, 7.5% in primary education, and 3.2% pursuing secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Harris Park reaches 25 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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 analysis reveals 25 active transport stops operating within Harris Park comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 23 individual routes, collectively providing 1,120 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 100 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 49%, with 32% by train and 9% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 0.5 per dwelling, below the regional average. A high 33.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 160 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 44 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
86.0% of residents in Harris Park report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.3% 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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Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Harris Park, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions , and the rate of private health cover found to be relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~3,032 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and diabetes, impacting 3.7 and 3.6% of residents, respectively, while 86.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The area has 10.0% of residents aged 65 and over (615 people), which is lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
79.6% of Harris Park residents were born overseas and 80.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (32.7%) and English (7.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Harris Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 79.6% of its population born overseas and 80.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Harris Park was found to be Hinduism, which makes up 51.0% of people in Harris Park. This compares to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Harris Park are Indian, comprising 32.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 3.6%, Other, comprising 30.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 16.0%, and English, comprising 7.9% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 19.0%.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Lebanese is notably overrepresented at 4.8% of Harris Park (vs 2.6% regionally), Filipino at 2.5% (vs 2.0%) and Samoan at 0.5% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Harris Park is 30, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 46.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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At 30 years, Harris Park's median age is materially younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Sydney, Harris Park has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (36.0%) but fewer 45 - 54 year-olds (6.9%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 33.3% to 36.0% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 8.8% to 6.8% and the 15 to 24 group dropped from 12.8% to 10.8%.
Demographic modeling suggests Harris Park's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 35 to 44 age cohort is projected to expand considerably, expanding by 956 people (89%) from 1,071 to 2,028.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Harris Park
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 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 Apr 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 — 331 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,043 at the 2021 Census → 6,157 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 (SAL11867). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.