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The median house price in Lane Cove is $3.20m, with units at $960k. House values have moved 1.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Lane Cove has an estimated 12,764 residents, up from 12,363 at the 2021 Census — a change of 401 people, or 3.2%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 4,947 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on scrutiny of ABS demographic adjustments for the wider region, alongside recent address points verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Lane Cove has an estimated headcount of 12,764 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 401 people (3.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 12,363 residents. This variation is derived from a resident headcount of 12,762, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP figures from the ABS (June 2025) and an extra 26 verified new address locations since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 4,947 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest 10% of all domestic areas analyzed by AreaSearch, indicating that regional land is an extremely coveted asset.
Throughout the last ten years, the suburb of Lane Cove has shown durable expansion trends with a 1.6% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the SA3 territory. Resident growth in this locality was mostly propelled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 67.0% of the total demographic gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 territory, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. In instances where SA2 regions lack this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 scale are substituted, published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline. Age-specific growth velocities from these datasets are applied across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Regarding future demographic trajectories, population growth is anticipated to sit slightly below the national midpoint, with the suburb of Lane Cove projected to expand by 953 persons by 2041 using consolidated SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 7.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
198 new dwellings have been approved in Lane Cove over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 26% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, 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 evaluations of ABS building consent statistics distributed from wider geographic records, the suburb of Lane Cove has averaged roughly 39 approved residential builds annually, yielding a total of approximately 198 residential projects over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 26 building permits registered. Factoring in a historical average of 1.9 additional occupants annually for each completed home over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), local residential supply and demand appear well-aligned, fostering a balanced market, though more recent statistics show a moderation to 1.2 individuals per home over the previous 2 financial years, indicating an even more balanced supply-demand dynamic.
Approved residential builds carry a mean value of $1,062,000, illustrating that builders are targeting upmarket buyers with high-end properties. Additionally, there have been $15.0 million in commercial project approvals in the current financial year, demonstrating consistent non-residential investment flows. When weighed against Greater Sydney, the suburb of Lane Cove experiences substantially lower construction volumes (50.0% below the metropolitan per-capita average). This constrained supply pipeline typically underpins elevated demand and values for existing stock, even though building volumes have ticked up in recent periods. This building rate is also below the wider Australian average, highlighting the established state of the locality and pointing to potential zoning limits. The mix of new construction stands at 26.0% stand-alone houses and 74.0% multi-unit developments. Focusing on higher-density builds delivers more budget-friendly entry points and accommodates downsizers, property investors, and first-time purchasers. Registering roughly 230 citizens for every approved residential build, the suburb of Lane Cove displays typical low-density attributes. Long-term forecasts indicate the suburb of Lane Cove will gain 951 occupants by 2041 (computed from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update). With current construction pacing, residential supply is expected to adequately satisfy demand, yielding positive market conditions for purchasers and potentially paving the way for expansion that surpasses existing 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 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lane Cove, worth an estimated $456 million. A further 96 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $42.4 billion. 20 are already under construction and 47 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by updates to regional infrastructure, key developments, and zoning strategies. AreaSearch has identified a total of 23 projects expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include the St Andrews Anglican Church Redevelopment, the Mindarie Street Social Housing Development, the Lane Cove North Affordable Housing Project, and the residential development at 1 Gatacre Avenue and 5 Allison Avenue, with key details provided on the most significant initiatives.
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Finrose - St Andrews Anglican Church Redevelopment
Mixed-use renewal of the St Andrews Anglican Church site delivering new church and ministry facilities, a 418-seat community auditorium, and 48 residential apartments over eight storeys. Development includes community facilities and two levels of basement parking.
Mindarie Street Social Housing Development
NSW Land and Housing Corporation development at 20-22 Mindarie Street and 30 Pinaroo Place. A 21m high development providing affordable housing units with sustainable design features and community spaces. Part of the NSW Government's social housing acceleration program.
1 Gatacre Avenue and 5 Allison Avenue Residential Development
NSW Sydney North Planning Panel has approved DA35/2024 (as modified under s4.55(2) on 8 Aug 2025) for demolition of existing motel and dwelling and construction of a part 4, part 5 and part 6 storey residential development comprising 43 apartments and 2 three-bedroom townhouses, with two basement parking levels (approx. 85 spaces), on a near-3000 sqm site spanning 1 Gatacre Avenue and 5 Allison Avenue. The project is led by Winim Funds Management.
Arena Lane Cove
Arena is a modern collection of 58 new 1, 2 & 3 bedroom residences by Landmark Group at 28-34 Mindarie Street. The architecturally designed development features Miele appliances, communal rooftop with BBQ facilities and city skyline views, and is situated moments from Mindarie Park and local shops with proximity to local amenities.
Sterling Apartments
Sterling is an exclusive development of 50 meticulously designed 1, 2, and 3-bedroom residences by Scion Group with Design Corp Architects. Features premium finishes including Miele appliances, rooftop entertaining area with BBQ facilities and Sydney CBD skyline views, and 10-year Latent Defects Insurance - the first in Lane Cove North area. Five-level project with communal rooftop entertaining facilities. Completed Q1 2025.
Caroline Chisholm Retirement Village Redevelopment
RetireAustralia's redevelopment of the former Caroline Chisholm Retirement Village site into a seniors housing development with 52 independent living apartments and communal facilities. The development application was approved by the Land and Environment Court on 26 February 2025 following an appeal after initial refusal by the Sydney North Planning Panel.
Goodman Artarmon Data Centre
Major data centre development by Goodman Group on former ABC studios site. Seven-storey, 80MW facility on 1.4ha site with $845.85 million investment.
Lane Cove North Affordable Housing Project
Five-storey residential flat building with 86 affordable dwellings (43 social housing and 43 affordable housing), semi-basement/at-grade parking for 42 vehicles, bicycle parking, landscaping and public domain improvements. State Significant Development SSD-71687208 approved 16 June 2025.
7,393 residents of Lane Cove are employed, from a labour force of 7,695. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 72.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,631, about 91% 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 suburb of Lane Cove is home to a highly qualified labor force, with particularly strong representation in the tech sector, an unemployment rate sitting at just 3.9%, and an estimated 1.8% expansion in total employment over the previous year, as aggregated from regional statistical datasets by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 7,393 employed citizens, with an unemployment rate 0.2% lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while the labor participation rate remains relatively standard (72.8% versus 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census records indicate a high proportion of 63.2% of residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been affected by COVID-19 restriction orders.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The locality displays a clear concentration in professional & technical fields, with its share of employment reaching 1.6 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, construction holds a minor footprint, accounting for 5.4% of jobs compared to 8.6% across the wider region. Even though there are local job opportunities, a significant portion of residents travel outside the area for employment, based on comparative analysis of Census workers and the local population size. Based on AreaSearch processing of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regional divisions, the 12-month timeframe saw local jobs rise by 1.8% alongside a 0.9% expansion of the labor pool, causing the jobless rate to contract by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion in the labor force, and a minor drop in unemployment. National labor forecasts issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context regarding future employment needs in the suburb of Lane Cove. These five-year and ten-year projections have been aligned with local job profiles to model growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ dramatically across industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local job distribution suggests local employment will rise by 7.5% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (note that this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lane Cove is $2,539 a week (about $132,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,377 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $77,794 a year against an average of $128,231. The average runs 65% 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics published for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Lane Cove recorded a median taxpayer income of $77,794 and an average taxpayer income of $128,231. These figures place the area in the highest brackets nationally, compared to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) across Greater Sydney. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections indicate values of approximately $85,822 (median) and $141,464 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Lane Cove all rank exceptionally high, falling between the 91st and 96th percentiles nationally.
The figures show that the highest weekly income bracket of $4000+ is the most common, accounting for 31.6% of residents (4,033 people), contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most prevalent at 30.9%. The locality exhibits high prosperity, with 44.5% of individuals earning more than $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end shops and services. Expensive residential costs account for 17.0% of earnings, yet strong wages ensure that net disposable income remains in the 89th percentile, placing the local SEIFA income rank in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lane Cove had 4,956 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 30% detached houses and 62% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $533 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,905 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the mix of housing types in the suburb of Lane Cove consisted of 30.3% detached houses and 69.7% alternative housing options (such as semi-detached properties, flats, and other dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative formats. Local home ownership rates mirrored the Sydney metropolitan rate at 27.6%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (33.9%) or occupied by tenants (38.4%). The median monthly home loan payment was $2,905, which is significantly above the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rental cost was $533 compared to the metropolitan benchmark of $470.
On a national scale, mortgage obligations in the suburb of Lane Cove are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are notably above the country-wide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lane Cove counted 4,956 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of local households at 68.4%, consisting of couples with offspring (32.5%), childless couples (26.5%), and single-parent households (8.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.6%, with single-person households representing 28.8% and shared group households making up 2.8% of the total. The typical household size of 2.4 residents is below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.7% of adults in Lane Cove hold a university qualification, including 37.3% with a bachelor degree and 18.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 9.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,336 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,160 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational qualifications in the suburb of Lane Cove are significantly higher than state and national averages, with 59.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This notable academic advantage positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 37.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (18.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational programs make up 20.1% of qualifications for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (9.9%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 29.0% of local citizens actively participating in academic programs.
This cohort includes 9.7% attending primary schools, 6.6% in high schools, and 6.1% enrolled in higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lane Cove reaches 73 stops on 51 routes, timetabled for about 6,300 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 0.8 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 transit options reveals 73 active transit stops located in the suburb of Lane Cove, consisting of various bus options. These stops support 51 distinct routes, delivering 6,305 passenger journeys per week. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 109 meters from the closest stop. Being a residential locality, the majority of workers commute outside the area; private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 69%, followed by buses at 13% and walking at 9%. Average car ownership stands at 0.8 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan standard.
A high proportion of 63.2% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Transit service frequency averages 900 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 86 weekly runs for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.0% of residents in Lane Cove report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 77.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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Public health metrics show exceptional results in the suburb of Lane Cove, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic disease tracking, which reveals a low incidence of common medical conditions across all demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 77% of the population (9,878 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical issues reported in the locality were asthma and mental health concerns, affecting 6.7% and 6.2% of residents respectively, whereas 77.0% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The suburb of Lane Cove has 16.1% of its population aged 65 and older (2,055 people). Senior health outcomes are strong, with national rankings aligning closely with those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.2% of Lane Cove residents were born overseas and 30.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.5%) and Australian (18.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Lane Cove displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 30.0% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 40.2% born in another country. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 47.0% of the local population. However, Judaism shows a notable relative concentration, making up 1.1% of the community compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Lane Cove are English (21.5%), Australian (18.0%), and Other (12.5%). Furthermore, specific heritage groups show higher representation than regional norms, with Hungarian ancestry at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), French at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Russian at 0.7% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lane Cove is 38. 25.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 38 years in the suburb of Lane Cove is similar to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the metropolitan area, the suburb of Lane Cove has a larger proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (18.6%) but a smaller share of youth aged 15 - 24 (10.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket expanded from 8.6% to 10.5% of the total population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 5.1% to 6.2%.
In contrast, the proportion of children aged 0 to 4 shrank from 6.9% to 6.0%. By 2041, demographic shifts will alter the local age distribution, led by a 22% expansion in the 25 to 34 age group (adding 427 people) to reach 2,342 from a baseline of 1,914, while both the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age groups will experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lane Cove
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 12 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 Jun 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 — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,363 at the 2021 Census → 12,764 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 (SAL12275). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.