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The median house price in Kensington (NSW) is $3.80m, with units at $988k. House values have moved 3.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Kensington (NSW) has an estimated 14,724 residents, up from 11,927 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,797 people, or 23.5%. Overseas migration accounts for 96.0% of that increase. That puts 5,515 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases alongside new addresses confirmed following the Census, the suburb of Kensington (NSW) has an estimated count of around 14,724 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 2,797 people (23.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 11,927 people. Such growth stems from an estimated resident count of 14,718 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, paired with 11 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With 5,514 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the top 10% nationwide for population density on AreaSearch metrics, highlighting intense demand for local land.
Expanding by 23.5% since the 2021 census, the suburb of Kensington (NSW) outpaced both the state mark (7.3%) and the broader SA4 territory, establishing itself as a key regional growth hub. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary catalyst, generating roughly 96.0% of recent population additions. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 based on 2021 figures where needed. Age-specific trajectories from these models are similarly utilized for the years 2032 to 2041 across all areas. Looking ahead, the suburb of Kensington (NSW) is slated for upper-quartile demographic expansion nationally, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting a rise of 4,064 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 27.6% across the 16 years.
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188 new dwellings have been approved in Kensington (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 8% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, 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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Analysis of ABS residential approval statistics by AreaSearch shows that Kensington has averaged roughly 37 approved dwellings per annum, amounting to approximately 188 residential units across the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 3 approvals have been logged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average intake of 1.7 new occupants annually per completed dwelling pointed toward balanced supply and demand conditions; however, this ratio surged to 35.5 people per dwelling over the preceding 2 financial years, signaling tightening stock and escalating demand. Approved residential projects carry an average expected construction cost of $929,000, underscoring an emphasis on higher-end development.
Furthermore, $44.9 million in commercial development approvals has been registered during the current financial year, demonstrating considerable commercial building momentum. On a per-person metric, residential development volumes in Kensington align closely with Greater Sydney averages, sustaining local market balance, though levels track below the national standard due to site constraints and market maturity. Medium and high-density formats constitute 92.0% of recent building activity, while standalone homes make up 8.0%. This pronounced focus on higher-density living creates accessible entry points for first-time buyers, downsizers, and property investors. A figure of around 1326 people per dwelling approval reflects a highly developed, mature residential market. Long-term projections indicate Kensington will gain 4,058 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If future building activity remains at current levels, new housing delivery could trail demographic growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
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Development applications around Kensington (NSW)
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AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kensington (NSW), worth an estimated $1.13 billion. A further 138 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $68.6 billion. 46 are already under construction and 45 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, major development schemes, and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 54 active projects with the potential to influence Kensington, including prominent undertakings such as the Meriton Green Square Epsom Road Development, The Kensington by TOGA, the Anson Group Anzac Parade Residential Development, and the UNSW G25 Education Building.
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UNSW G25 Education Building
A 12-storey teaching and learning building for UNSW Sydney's Kensington campus, replacing the former G25 at-grade carpark on the eastern side of the upper campus. The project delivers approx. 19,567 sqm GFA of flexible classrooms, three large double-height teaching venues, informal student areas, and dry clinic and research space for the School of Psychology, along with upgraded public realm at Gate 11. State Significant Development approval was granted in early 2026 and construction is now underway, with excavation and piling works beginning mid-2026.Completion is targeted for 2028.
Acacia Apartments
A 264-apartment affordable housing development by City West Housing located at 330-332 Botany Road, Alexandria within the Green Square Town Centre. All units are dedicated to affordable rental housing in perpetuity. Features an all-electric building design with solar PV panels and 3-bedroom family units on lower floors. Early works construction commenced in May 2026.
229 Anzac Parade Mixed-Use Development
A boutique mixed-use development featuring 16 luxury apartments and ground-floor retail spaces, located in the heart of Kensington Town Centre. The project involves demolition of existing structures, excavation, and construction of a modern building with 1,628 sqm net saleable area on a 506 sqm site with dual street frontages, opposite UNSW.
The Kensington by TOGA
A $180 million mixed-use development featuring 142 high-end apartments in one, two, and three-bedroom configurations across a 16-storey tower. Includes SoHo-style apartments, ground-floor retail spaces, and is located within 200m of the Kensington light rail stop. Incorporates affordable housing provisions and sustainable design elements such as energy-efficient systems and green spaces.
IGLU Student Village UNSW
A $228 million student accommodation complex with 1066 student beds across five buildings (up to 23 storeys) including UNSW university space, ancillary retail, new communal and publicly accessible open space, and basement car parking.
Anson Group Anzac Parade Residential Development
A $104 million mixed-use residential development featuring four buildings (4-9 storeys) with 197 apartments, a supermarket, retail spaces, and a two-level basement with 245 parking spaces. Six units are designated as affordable housing. Located in Kensington Town Centre, the project enhances urban living with modern amenities and community-focused design.
Meriton Green Square Epsom Road Development
Stage 2 mixed-use development at 118-130 Epsom Road and 905 South Dowling Street, Zetland. Comprises 282 apartments across two towers (25 and 30 storeys) with ground floor retail and basement parking. Part of Meriton's 784-apartment masterplan designed by Mako Architecture, enhancing urban living in Green Square.
359-365 Anzac Parade Development Site
Proposed mixed-use residential development site spanning 1,020 square metres across an amalgamated parcel at 359-365 Anzac Parade. The site features flexible B2 Local Centre zoning with a 31-metre height limit, supporting a base 4:1 FSR and up to 5:1 FSR under affordable housing SEPP provisions. The location offers rear lane access and is situated within 50 metres of the Kingsford Light Rail terminal.
8,952 residents of Kensington (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 9,206. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 68.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% 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 15,916, about 108% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 employment landscape in Kensington is characterized by a highly skilled labor force, with the technology industry showing particularly strong representation. Statistical area data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates an unemployment rate of 2.8% and an estimated employment growth of 2.4% over the previous year. According to figures available as of March 2026, 8,952 residents are employed, reflecting an unemployment rate of 1.4% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation remains broadly comparable to the Greater Sydney rate of 68.9%. Census data reveals that a substantial 51.2% of residents work from home, although this figure should be contextualized within the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns.
Major industries employing local residents comprise professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, alongside education & training. The area exhibits a distinct concentration in education & training, capturing 1.5 times the regional employment share. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 2.6% of local workers, tracking below Greater Sydney's 5.7%. A ratio of 0.8 local jobs per resident at the Census demonstrates a higher-than-average volume of nearby employment options. According to AreaSearch synthesis of ABS and SALM data across broader regions, Kensington recorded a 2.4% rise in employment and a 2.0% expansion in the labour force over the 12 months to March 2026, lowering the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw both employment and labour force expand by 1.9%, alongside a slight decrease in joblessness. National forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project overall Australian employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these sector-by-sector trajectories across Kensington's specific workforce distribution suggests local job numbers could rise by 7.2% across five years and 14.5% over ten years (representing an unadjusted weighted calculation for context that excludes local demographic projections).
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Median household income in Kensington (NSW) is $2,118 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $943 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,367 a year against an average of $87,838. The average runs 53% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation statistics from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Kensington in the upper echelon of income levels across Australia. Among local taxpayers, median earnings reached $57,367 while the average stood at $87,838, compared to Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $63,287 for median income and $96,903 for average income as of March 2026. Personal, household, and family earnings across Kensington position around the 72nd percentile nationally. The single largest cohort encompasses 4,696 residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, representing 31.9% of the total, aligning with the 30.9% recorded across the greater capital city.
Household affluence is evidenced by 33.1% of households generating weekly incomes above $3,000. While residential housing outlays absorb 18.9% of income, disposable earnings remain strong at the 68th percentile, and the suburb attains a SEIFA income rank in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kensington (NSW) had 4,354 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 21% detached houses and 72% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,760 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that the dwelling landscape in Kensington consists of 21.1% separate houses and 78.9% attached or multi-unit dwellings, contrasting with Greater Sydney where houses make up 55.9% and other dwellings account for 44.1%. Full home ownership was recorded at 24.8%, trailing the broader metropolitan rate, while 18.9% of homes were held with a mortgage and 56.2% were occupied by renters. The median monthly mortgage payment in Kensington stood at $2,760 compared to the metropolitan standard of $2,427, whereas median weekly rent was $500 against Sydney's $470. Compared to Australian benchmarks of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents, local housing expenditures remain notably higher.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kensington (NSW) counted 4,354 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,375 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 59.8% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 23.2%, couples without children at 27.1%, and single parent arrangements at 7.6%. The remaining 40.2% consists of non-family living situations, where lone person households represent 30.5% and group arrangements make up 9.7%. With an average of 2.3 occupants per home, Kensington's median household size sits below the Greater Sydney figure of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.8% of adults in Kensington (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 32.0% with a bachelor degree and 16.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 10.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,570 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,115 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 rates in Kensington rank well above wider geographical standards, with 50.8% of residents aged 15+ holding higher education degrees, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% throughout Australia. Bachelor degrees form the largest category at 32.0%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 16.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Non-university vocational credentials account for 19.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates at 10.2% and advanced diplomas at 9.6%. A substantial 39.1% of the population is engaged in active study. This learner base comprises 21.8% enrolled in higher education, 6.3% attending primary school, and 4.6% undertaking secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Kensington (NSW) reaches 53 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 11,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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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Kensington is equipped with 53 passenger transit stops spanning bus and light rail networks. These points of access are connected by 27 separate transit routes, generating 11,754 passenger services each week. Local transit connectivity is high, with properties positioned an average of 119 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect the suburb's residential focus, with private vehicles accounting for 55% of outward journeys, buses carrying 15%, and 10% traveling on foot. Average vehicle availability stands at 0.7 cars per dwelling, below regional norms. At the 2021 Census, 51.2% of residents performed their work from home, a metric influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit service frequency across the network averages 1,679 daily trips across all lines, delivering approximately 221 weekly departures per designated stop.
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77.1% of residents in Kensington (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Kensington remain consistently positive in AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses, showing minimal rates of standard conditions across age segments. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, encompassing roughly 62% of residents (9,067 people), outpacing the nationwide proportion of 55.7%. The two most prevalent health conditions reported locally are mental health disorders and asthma, affecting 6.9 and 6.1% of residents. Meanwhile, 77.1% of the local population reported no chronic ailments, exceeding the 74.6% benchmark observed across Greater Sydney. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 9.9% of the population (1,457 people), well below the metropolitan share of 15.5%, with older residents maintaining health outcomes on par with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.6% of Kensington (NSW) residents were born overseas and 41.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (16.0%) and Australian (14.5%). 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 across Kensington, where 47.6% of residents were born outside Australia and 41.1% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation at 44.0% of the population. A notable religious concentration is found in Judaism, which accounts for 3.5% of local residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental countries of birth, the primary ancestries reported in Kensington are Other at 16.4%, English at 16.0%, and Australian at 14.5%. Distinct concentrations also appear among specific cultural backgrounds, with Russian representation reaching 1.0% against 0.4% regionally, Spanish at 1.0% compared to 0.6%, and Greek accounting for 5.0% versus 1.9% across the wider region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kensington (NSW) is 28, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 4 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 57.0% 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 demographic profile of Kensington is heavily weighted toward childless young adults. Updated modeling to August 2026 shows children and young adults (0 - 24) representing 40.0% of the population, compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, whereas middle-aged residents and young retirees (45 - 64) make up 13.4% versus 22.6% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 28 years, down from 32 at the 2021 Census, tracking below the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the Australian median of 38 recorded at that Census. The most pronounced shift since the Census occurred among the 0 - 24 group, rising from 33.3% to 40.0%, driven by the 15 to 24 age bracket climbing from 21.2% to 31.8%, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 7.9% to 5.4% without any inbound replenishment among younger ages.
By 2041, individuals aged 25 - 44 are projected to experience the highest absolute growth, expanding by 1,438 people (27%) to 6,842, while the senior group aged 65+ will record the highest rate of increase, growing 53% to reach 2,237 residents.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kensington (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 16 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,927 at the 2021 Census → 14,724 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 (SAL12107). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.