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The median house price in Hebersham is $960k, with units at $756k. House values have moved 6.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Hebersham has an estimated 5,686 residents, up from 5,643 at the 2021 Census. That puts 3,385 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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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Hebersham stands at approximately 5,686 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 43 people (0.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 5,643 individuals. This shift is derived from a resident population of 5,670, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) plus 32 validated new addresses post-Census. Such a population size results in a density ratio of 3,384 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Hebersham in the top quartile of national sites evaluated by AreaSearch.
The post-Census expansion of 0.8% for Hebersham is within 2.8 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (3.6%), indicating competitive local growth drivers. Natural increase was the primary contributor to population growth, generating approximately 55.00000000000001% of all population gains during recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where such data is unavailable for an SA2, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. The age group growth rates from these combined sets are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic transitions, growth is anticipated to fall in the lower quartile of statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch, with the suburb of Hebersham expected to add 146 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, indicating an overall expansion of 2.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
103 new dwellings have been approved in Hebersham over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That is 3.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, well below 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 analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Hebersham averages approximately 20 approved residential properties each year. An estimated 103 dwellings received approval over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), with 8 approved so far in FY-26. Because the population decreased over the previous period, this new supply has likely matched local demand, providing options for purchasers. Newly developed dwellings have an average value of $206,000, which is below the regional average, indicating more affordable options for home buyers. Additionally, commercial approvals reached $9.2 million this financial year, emphasizing the predominantly residential focus of the area.
In comparison to Greater Sydney, Hebersham exhibits moderately elevated building activity, running at 41.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period, which maintains choice for buyers while supporting current home values, even though construction pace has slowed recently. New construction consists of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the suburb's residential character and offering family-sized homes for buyers wanting space. The area averages approximately 378 people for every dwelling approval, indicating a mature residential market. Looking forward, Hebersham is projected to expand by 130 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. At current building rates, the supply of homes should be sufficient to meet demand, fostering positive conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outpace 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 22 current infrastructure and development projects close to Hebersham, worth an estimated $9.99 billion. 6 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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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An area's long-term performance is heavily shaped by updates to infrastructure, major developments, and local planning policies. AreaSearch has identified 4 key projects that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent projects include the Marsden Park Data Centre Campus, the Tallawong to St Marys (T2SM) Passenger Rail Corridor, the First Nations Cultural Hub Mount Druitt, and Plumpton Central, with the following list highlighting those of the greatest local relevance.
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CDC Marsden Park Data Centre Campus
The Marsden Park Campus is set to become the largest data centre campus in the southern hemisphere, providing over 504 MW of planned capacity with scalability towards 1 GW. The facility is designed to support high-density AI and liquid cooling workloads with 24/7 on-site security and Tier IV equivalent resiliency to support the growing digital economy in Western Sydney.
Mount Druitt Town Centre Renewal and WSIG Projects
Blacktown City Council is delivering a major Mount Druitt town centre renewal program funded through the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program. Current works include the $40.6 million renewal of Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, where construction has commenced after the centre closed on 27 January 2026, and the $26.8 million revitalisation of Mount Druitt Hub, planned to start construction in early to mid 2026 and open in late 2027. The program also includes a new First Nations Cultural Hub, public garden, public domain and access improvements, and planning changes for a new developable mixed-use site in Mount Street to support the Mount Druitt Town Centre Masterplan.
Expanded Mount Druitt Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC)
Approved $25.4 million expansion of the existing Mount Druitt PCYC to provide a larger youth, sport and community facility. The project retains the existing club and adds a new expanded wing with two multipurpose indoor courts, youth hub, new entry, reception and administration area, amenities, storage, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, improved car and bus parking, landscaping and tree planting. Blacktown City Council states the DA was approved on 28 October 2025, construction is expected to start in late 2026 and the expanded facility is expected to open by the end of 2027.
Australian Development Group 860-Apartment Project
A major residential development by Australian Development Group in Marsden Park, comprising 860 apartments, community facilities, and retail spaces. Designed by Rothelowman architects, it is the first multi-unit development in the area, enhancing local infrastructure and community amenities.
Mount St Mount Druitt
A major mixed-use urban renewal precinct designed as a 'village of buildings' to transform the Mount Druitt CBD. The development features approximately 900 residential apartments across four towers reaching heights of up to 80m. The proposal includes a large-scale shopping mall, a new public town square, and a through-site retail link connecting Mount Street to the Mount Druitt Town Centre Reserve. While initially slated for a 2022 commencement, the project remains in the planning and pre-construction phase as of mid-2026, aligning with Blacktown City Council's broader Mount Druitt to Toongabbie Corridor Strategy.
Renewed Mount Druitt Swimming Centre
A 40.6 million AUD redevelopment of the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre delivering a year-round aquatic centre with a new 25 m indoor learn-to-swim pool, splashpad, refurbished 50 m outdoor pool, kiosk, reception, community spaces, inclusive amenities, changerooms and landscape improvements. Construction commenced in February 2026 following closure of the existing facility in January 2026. The project forms part of the wider Mount Druitt transformation program.
Expanded Mount Druitt PCYC
A $25.4 million expansion of the Mount Druitt Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program. Designed by AJC Architects in collaboration with Barra-gi Consulting as First Nations Lead, the project more than doubles the existing facility's footprint. New works include two multipurpose indoor courts, a youth hub gathering space, new reception and administration areas, upgraded toilets and amenities, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, and car and bus parking.The design incorporates recycled-waste bricks, straw bale panels and a hybrid ventilation strategy. The expansion supports activities including basketball, futsal, martial arts and boxing, and forms part of an $86.9 million WSIG investment in Mount Druitt. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026.
Richmond Road Upgrade - M7 to Townson Road
A major $720 million infrastructure project to widen a 2.2km section of Richmond Road from four to six lanes between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road. Key features include a new 250m flyover bridge from the M7 off-ramp to Richmond Road northbound to bypass traffic lights, a new concrete bridge over Bells Creek, and upgraded signalised intersections at Hollinsworth and Townson Roads. The project also delivers a 3.5m wide shared path for cyclists and pedestrians, improved bus priority, and enhanced flood resilience for the North West Growth Area.
2,072 residents of Hebersham are employed, from a labour force of 2,494. Unemployment sits at 16.9%, with participation at 57.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,544, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Hebersham possesses a diverse workforce distributed across white-collar and blue-collar roles, with representation across various sectors, an unemployment rate of 16.9%, and an estimated 2.4% employment expansion over the prior year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In March 2026, 2,072 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 12.8% above the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, showing potential for improvement, while participation in the workforce remains low at 57.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census records show that a moderate 17.0% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The largest sectors of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and manufacturing. The local workforce has a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels reaching 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have a minor footprint, accounting for 2.6% of employment compared to 11.5% across the region. This primarily residential area appears to provide few local employment opportunities, as shown by comparing the count of working residents against the resident population from Census data. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12-month period recorded a 2.4% rise in employment alongside a 1.0% expansion of the labor force, which lowered the unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force grow by 1.9%, with a very small decline. Industry employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia from May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand in Hebersham. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate future employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto Hebersham's workforce profile suggests local employment could rise by 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hebersham is $1,335 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $574 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,254 a year against an average of $52,076. 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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Based on AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Hebersham had a median income of $47,254 and an average income of $52,076. These figures are below the national average and compare to median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $52,131 for median income and $57,450 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Hebersham between the 9th and 22nd percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distribution, the largest cohort consists of 31.9% of local residents (1,813 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns with regional patterns where 30.9% fall into the same category. Financial pressures from housing costs are high, with only 79.5% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 18th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hebersham had 1,684 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 2% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $335 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 25.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Hebersham at the time of the latest Census consisted of 91.9% houses and 8.2% other types of dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative accommodation, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in Hebersham trailed the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 24.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (31.8%) or renting (43.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,733, which is below the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $335, compared to $470 for the metropolitan region.
Nationally, Hebersham's mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hebersham counted 1,684 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 19% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 78.6%, consisting of couples with children at 37.1%, couples without children at 18.6%, and single parent families at 20.8%. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.4%, with lone persons making up 19.0% and group households representing 2.4%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.4% of adults in Hebersham hold a university qualification, including 10.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 23.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 621 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 881 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 region shows lower levels of higher education, with university qualification rates at 14.4%, below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear area for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 0.8%. Practical and technical skills are common, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (23.9%). A high proportion of residents are engaged in studies, with 34.6% of the population enrolled in formal education.
This includes 13.9% in primary school, 9.7% in high school, and 3.9% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hebersham reaches 30 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Analysis of public transport options shows 30 active transit stops in Hebersham, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 15 separate routes, providing a total of 1,565 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 169 meters from the closest stop. Because Hebersham is mostly residential, many workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport method at 85% and train travel at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per household. Working from home was recorded for 17.0% of residents (2021 Census; likely affected by COVID-19 rules).
Service frequency across all routes averages 223 trips per day, which translates to approximately 52 passenger trips per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
68.4% of residents in Hebersham report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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Health statistics show significant challenges in Hebersham, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic disease rates, with chronic illnesses common in both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 48% of the population (~2,705 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.9% and 7.8% of residents, while 68.4% reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Residents of working age have higher than average rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 14.7% of the population (835 people). The health status of seniors shows some challenges, with national rankings generally matching those of the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.5% of Hebersham residents were born overseas and 40.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 82% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (18.7%) and English (17.6%). 6.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hebersham exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 38.5% of residents born outside Australia and 40.4% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 55.6% of the population. The most prominent religious variance is in Islam, which is followed by 14.1% of residents, representing a much higher share than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are Other at 22.4%, which is higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Australian at 18.7%, and English at 17.6%.
There are also significant differences in other backgrounds, with Samoan background at 4.8% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Filipino at 5.7% (compared to 2.0%), and Maori at 1.4% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hebersham is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 28.2% 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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With a median age of 33, Hebersham is younger than Greater Sydney, which has a median age of 37, and Australia, which has a median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hebersham has a higher proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (15.9%) but a lower share of people aged 35 - 44 (11.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 14.3% to 15.6% of the population, and the 0 to 4 group grew from 7.5% to 8.6%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.1% to 11.0%.
Population projections to 2041 indicate notable demographic shifts. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow the fastest at 166%, adding 141 residents to reach 227. Demographic aging is expected to continue, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 93% of the projected growth, whereas the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age brackets are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hebersham
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 — 32 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,643 at the 2021 Census → 5,686 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 (SAL11893). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.