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The median house price in Heckenberg is $1.06m. House values have moved 6.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Heckenberg has an estimated 3,291 residents, up from 3,263 at the 2021 Census. That puts 3,539 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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The suburb of Heckenberg has an estimated population of 3,291 as of Aug 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census. This figure represents an increase of 28 people (0.9%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,263 people. The adjustment is derived from a resident population of 3,288, as estimated by AreaSearch after reviewing the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and incorporating six validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 3,538 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb in the upper quartile compared to national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Recent population growth in the suburb of Heckenberg has been mainly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 52.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Demographic projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (using 2022 as baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch's forecasting across SA2 zones, complemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (benchmarked to 2021) for locations not covered in the federal release. Cohort-specific growth trajectories across these models are applied to the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Looking forward, the suburb of Heckenberg is projected to outperform the median growth rate of regions tracked by AreaSearch, with aggregated SA2 modelling pointing to an expansion of 576 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 17.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
75 new dwellings have been approved in Heckenberg over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 4.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 11, 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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ABS residential building approvals mapped by AreaSearch show that Heckenberg has recorded an annual average of approximately 15 new dwelling approvals. Over the recent 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, roughly 75 residential approvals occurred, including 11 so far in FY-25. Given recent demographic contractions, this volume of construction remains relatively healthy and favorable for prospective purchasers. Meanwhile, new residential construction averages an expected construction cost of $305,000, sitting below broader regional benchmarks and offering accessible entry points. In addition, $61,000 in non-residential commercial approvals were registered during the current financial year, underlining the overwhelmingly residential focus of the locality.
Per-capita construction volumes in Heckenberg remain significantly subdued, tracking 76.0% below the Greater Sydney benchmark, a limitation that typically supports pricing and demand for existing stock. New residential approvals comprise 62.0% separate houses alongside 38.0% medium-to-high density formats. This growing pipeline of townhouses and apartments expands price variety from detached family housing to compact, cost-effective options. This composition contrasts with the current built environment (86.0% separate houses), indicating tightening land supply and evolving demand for flexible, affordable living arrangements. The suburb represents a mature urban setting, recording approximately 385 people per approval. Projections indicate that Heckenberg will add 573 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. The current rate of property development matches anticipated requirements, which should help preserve balanced conditions across the local property market without driving sharp price escalations.
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 29 current infrastructure and development projects close to Heckenberg, worth an estimated $6.25 billion. 9 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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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Infrastructure investments, major developments, and planning schemes play a decisive role in shaping community growth and performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 projects positioned to influence the locality. Key initiatives of interest include the Hurlstone Agricultural High School Upgrade, the Planning Proposal for 93-145 Hoxton Park Road, 51 Maryvale Avenue & 260 Memorial Avenue, Busby Social Housing for Seniors, alongside Spring Square by Poly Bankstown.
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Bonnyrigg Town Hub Precinct (Stages 12-13)
A key phase of the 30-year Bonnyrigg Renewal, Stages 12 and 13 focus on the Town Hub Precinct. The project involves the delivery of approximately 600 new homes in a mixed-tenure model, including 185 social housing units. Infrastructure works include a new link road between Bonnyrigg Avenue and Tarlington Parade, a 9,000sqm junior play park, and super lots for future mid-rise apartment buildings (up to six storeys) and townhouses. Construction of the link road and site preparation commenced in early 2026.
Hurlstone Agricultural High School Upgrade
NSW Department of Education upgrade to Hurlstone Agricultural High School, delivering two new dormitory buildings with 180 beds, staff accommodation, common rooms and modern amenities, plus a new farm hub with dairy, milking, animal, storage, irrigation, hydroponic and co-located learning facilities. The boarding facilities and farm hub are finished and in use, with a new sports oval and amenities due for student use in Term 1 2026.
Canvas at Bonnyrigg
Canvas is a masterplanned community within the 81-hectare Bonnyrigg Estate renewal (Stages 8-11), delivering 210 private land lots and 65 new social housing dwellings. The precinct features a landmark 9,000sqm junior play park with a basketball court, picnic areas, and bike loops. As of May 2026, the project is in the final stages of subdivision and home construction, with the final land release nearly sold out. The development is a partnership between Traders In Purple and Homes NSW to revitalize the area with new roads and high-quality residential infrastructure.
Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas)
An essential phase of the $400 million Bonnyrigg Estate redevelopment (stages 8 to 11) known as the Humphries Precinct. This masterplanned community, branded as Canvas, is transforming the former social housing estate into a mixed-tenure precinct with 210 private land lots and 65 social housing units managed by SGCH. The project includes the new Junior Play Park, extensions to Bishop Crescent, and enhanced road connectivity to the Bonnyrigg town hub. Current progress includes civil works and the final release of land lots to the private market.
Mount Pritchard Public Preschool
New public preschool being delivered at Mount Pritchard Public School as part of the NSW Government's 100 New Public Preschools program. The facility will provide 2 preschool rooms, administration, staff facilities, storage and a purpose-built outdoor play area for up to 40 children per day. Construction is underway following site remediation, with groundworks and building works progressing. Completion remains targeted for Day 1, Term 1, 2027, subject to final approvals.
Kinara Place
Kinara Place is a 112 million AUD mixed-use urban renewal project in Villawood, delivered by Traders In Purple in partnership with Homes NSW. The 1.5-hectare development will provide up to 400 new homes, including 55 social dwellings and key worker housing. The precinct includes over 3000sqm of public open space and nearly 5000sqm of retail, commercial, and community space, featuring a new supermarket, medical centre, and childcare facilities.
Cabramatta West Seniors Housing Redevelopment
Redevelopment of existing aged social housing properties by Homes NSW into modern 2-storey seniors housing developments across multiple sites in Cabramatta West. The project will deliver new 1 and 2-bedroom units, improving social and affordable housing options in the area.
Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal
Major 18-stage urban renewal project transforming the former 81 hectare Bonnyrigg public housing estate into a mixed-tenure community. The approved masterplan delivers 2,998 dwellings including around 900 social housing homes, new parks, roads, community facilities and 13 hectares of open space. Construction is progressing through Stages 8 to 11 with Traders In Purple delivering the Canvas precinct, while planning and early works continue for Stages 12 and 13 near the town centre.
1,030 residents of Heckenberg are employed, from a labour force of 1,224. Unemployment sits at 15.8%, with participation at 48.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,763, about 84% 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 local labour market in Heckenberg comprises a mix of white-collar and blue-collar occupations, featuring substantial employment across industrial and manufacturing sectors. Drawing on AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation, the area recorded an unemployment rate of 15.8% alongside a 3.0% annual increase in employment. By March 2026, 1,030 residents were employed; however, the local unemployment rate sits 11.7% above the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, and labour force participation remains low at 48.2% versus 68.9% regionally. Census returns revealed that 18.9% of local workers operated from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions likely influenced this figure.
The primary employment drivers for local residents are manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Local workers are notably concentrated in manufacturing, where representation is 2.1 times the Greater Sydney average. By contrast, the professional & technical sector captures just 2.7% of the workforce, compared to the regional proportion of 11.5%. A comparison between Census working numbers and the overall residential population highlights that this largely residential enclave generates limited employment opportunities internally. AreaSearch's review of broader ABS and SALM figures indicates that employment expanded by 3.0% over the 12-month period, while the total labour pool expanded by 4.4%, pushing unemployment upward by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% increase in the workforce, and a slight reduction in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future demand within Heckenberg. While nationwide job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, sector-level variations exist. When applied to the local workforce composition, these projections indicate potential job growth of 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (note that this illustrative weighting exercise excludes localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Heckenberg is $1,159 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $462 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,971 a year against an average of $46,369. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 at postcode level indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Heckenberg earned a median income of $39,971 and an average income of $46,369. These figures trail national norms and sit below the respective Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of around $44,096 for median earnings and $51,154 for average earnings. Findings from the 2021 Census place local personal, family, and household earnings between the 2nd and 10th percentiles across Australia.
The dominant weekly earnings bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 27.3% of residents (898 people), comparable to 30.9% across the broader region. Affordability pressures are acute, with residents retaining only 76.4% of income, ranking in the 6th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Heckenberg had 920 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 7% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,850 a month. Rent absorbs 25.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 36.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Heckenberg was dominated by separate houses at 85.9%, with semi-detached dwellings, flats, and other structures accounting for 14.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwelling formats. Outright home ownership stood at 20.9%, trailing Sydney metro levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 28.4% and rental accommodation made up 50.7%. Median monthly mortgage commitments averaged $1,850 and median weekly rent was $300, both considerably below Sydney metro benchmarks of $2,427 and $470. Compared to Australian figures, local mortgage payments sit beneath the $1,863 national median, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the $375 national average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Heckenberg counted 920 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.3 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 15% 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 78.8% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children (35.1%), single parent households (27.0%), and couples without children (15.2%). The remaining 21.2% comprises non-family arrangements, with single-person households representing 18.5% and group living arrangements accounting for 2.9%. The median household size is 3.3 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.0% of adults in Heckenberg hold a university qualification, including 9.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 96% of areas nationally. A further 21.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 226 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 871 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in the area lags regional figures, as 12.0% of residents hold university credentials compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney, highlighting a key opportunity for educational outreach. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees account for 9.5%, postgraduate awards represent 1.4%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.1%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widely held, with 29.9% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (21.1%) and advanced diplomas (8.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 35.7% of the local population actively participating in education. This cohort comprises 13.2% enrolled in primary schools, 11.7% in secondary institutions, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Heckenberg reaches 32 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 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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An evaluation of local public transit shows 32 active bus stops distributed across Heckenberg. Across these facilities, 26 routes operate to deliver a combined 1,089 weekly services. Transit accessibility is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 108 meters to the closest stop. Given the suburb's residential profile, commuting is largely outbound, dominated by private vehicle use at 85% and train travel at 8%. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.3 motor vehicles. Meanwhile, 18.9% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially affected by COVID-19 conditions.
Public transport networks maintain a collective frequency of 155 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 34 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.8% of residents in Heckenberg report no long-term health condition. 10.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness and mortality statistics, Heckenberg faces pronounced health considerations, with health conditions showing widespread incidence that rises slightly across older age groups. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is notably limited, held by roughly 45% of the total community (~1,492 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationally. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality, affecting 7.6% and 7.4% of residents respectively, whereas 72.8% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Health indicators across working-age residents align with broader norms. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 13.3% of the community (437 people), beneath the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Older residents encounter various health hurdles, though their national standing is more favourable than that of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.0% of Heckenberg residents were born overseas and 63.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (15.9%) and Vietnamese (13.1%). 3.5% 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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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Heckenberg, where 43.0% of the population was born abroad and 63.1% speak a primary language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 35.0% of the local community. In addition, Buddhism is strongly represented at 14.6% of residents, substantially exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Looking at parental birthplace, the most frequent ancestry responses in Heckenberg are Other at 22.3% (exceeding the regional average of 16.0%), Australian at 15.9%, and Vietnamese at 13.1% (substantially above the Greater Sydney proportion of 1.8%).
Other prominent cultural backgrounds include Lebanese, which constitutes 11.6% locally compared to 2.6% regionally, Samoan at 2.4% compared to 0.5%, and Serbian at 0.9% versus 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Heckenberg is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 30.0% 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 age distribution of the suburb of Heckenberg skews younger than Greater Sydney. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 show that children and young adults aged 0 - 24 represent 40.4% of residents, compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, while individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 24.1% against 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 32, matching the 2021 Census result, and sits 5 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and below the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. Seniors and retirees aged 65+ have increased from 11.5% at the Census to an estimated 13.3%.
By 2041, the 65+ age group is projected to record the largest increase, rising by 206 residents (47%) to 644.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Heckenberg
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,263 at the 2021 Census → 3,291 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11894). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.