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The median house price in Leura is $1.23m, with units at $615k. House values have moved 1.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Leura has an estimated 4,526 residents. That puts 407 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 investigations of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Leura has a population estimated at 4,526 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 23 people (0.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,503 individuals. The shift is calculated from a resident population of 4,517, estimated by AreaSearch following analysis of the most recent ERP data published by the ABS (June 2025) and an extra 32 verified new addresses since the Census date.
This population size corresponds to a density ratio of 407 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial room per resident and potential capacity for future growth. The 0.5% expansion rate of the suburb of Leura since the Census places it within 1.1 percentage points of the SA3 area (1.6%), showing competitive growth indicators. Growth in the suburb of Leura was mainly propelled by overseas migration, which served as practically the exclusive driver of population gains during recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the anchor year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs the NSW State Government's SA2 level forecasts, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year. Expansion rates by age group from these datasets are likewise applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Examining upcoming demographic patterns, a projected growth rate higher than the median for Australian statistical areas is expected, with the area projected to expand by 646 individuals to 2041 based on combined SA2-level forecasts, showing an overall increase of 14.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
69 new dwellings have been approved in Leura over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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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Based on AreaSearch research of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Leura has recorded approximately 13 dwellings obtaining development approval each year, amounting to an estimated 69 homes over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26, 3 approvals have been documented. Since the area has undergone population decline, development progress has been adequate in relative terms, presenting a benefit for buyers, while new properties are being constructed at an average value of $530,000, indicating a developer concentration on the premium sector with high-end properties. Furthermore, $245,000 in commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, pointing to a mostly residential orientation.
Relative to Greater Sydney, Leura exhibits 50.0% more development activity per capita, providing purchasers with broader options, even though building activity has slowed down recently. This rate is also below the national average, showing the maturity of the market and indicating potential planning restrictions. Recent building work consists of 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% medium and high-density housing, displaying a growing blend of attached dwelling types that provide options across different price points, ranging from spacious family homes to more affordable compact options. This demonstrates a major departure from the existing housing profile (currently 84.0% houses), reflecting a lower availability of construction sites and meeting changing lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. The estimated figure of 694 people in the area per building approval points to its quiet, low-density development climate. Looking forward, Leura is projected to add 637 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Under current construction rates, the supply of housing may struggle to keep pace with population growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
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 16 current infrastructure and development projects close to Leura, worth an estimated $408 million. 2 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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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Few factors shape local performance as much as changes to regional infrastructure, key projects and planning initiatives. In total, 2 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the area. Major projects include the Katoomba Cultural Centre and Civic Precinct Upgrade, Echo Point Precinct Upgrade, Great Western Highway Upgrade - Katoomba to Lithgow, and Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements, with the subsequent list outlining those expected to be of most relevance.
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Echo Point Precinct Upgrade
Multi-stage upgrade of the Echo Point visitor precinct at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. Following the 2020 completion of the sandstone gathering place, Prince of Wales Lookout, and night-lit boardwalk, current works funded by the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program are delivering balustrade and pathway improvements, upgraded lighting, and improved signage at Echo Point. The broader visitor infrastructure program also covers Pulpit Rock and Sublime Point, coordinated with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, improving accessibility and visitor flow for one of Australia's most popular tourism destinations.
Katoomba Town Centre Place Activation Project
The Katoomba Town Centre Place Activation Project delivers high street, arts and culture, and community infrastructure improvements across Katoomba Town Centre. Funded by a $7.5 million NSW Government grant, the project includes upgraded street paving, kerb and guttering, new outdoor public dining facilities, improved outdoor public event spaces, street tree plantings, landscaping, public art, and smart cities technology.
Katoomba Town Centre Upgrade
Council led upgrade program to Katoomba Street and adjacent laneways in Katoomba town centre. Works include continuation and completion of paving, kerb and gutter upgrades, new street furniture and lighting, outdoor dining and event spaces, tree planting and landscaping, public art and heritage interpretation, and improved wayfinding and directional signage. The project is funded by a 7.5 million dollar NSW Government grant and is in the planning and design phase, with construction to follow and completion targeted for 2027.
Lilypad Katoomba
Lilypad Katoomba is a boutique collection of 24 luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses completed in 2024 in the heart of Katoomba, offering mountain views, secure parking and high end finishes. The project delivers new residential stock close to Katoomba Street services and transport, developed by TQM as part of its New South Wales residential portfolio.
Escarpments Estate
Escarpments Estate is a master-planned residential community adjoining the former Katoomba Golf Course, now an established street-scale estate of around 100 dwellings including houses, townhouses and a small number of units, offering contemporary homes with escarpment and parkland views and ongoing resale activity.
Rail Infrastructure Upgrades - Blue Mountains Line (Blaxland to Linden Stations)
The NSW Government is upgrading and modifying rail infrastructure at Blaxland, Warrimoo, Valley Heights, Springwood, Faulconbridge, and Linden stations on the Blue Mountains Line. Works form part of the broader Rail Infrastructure Upgrades project to accommodate the new Mariyung intercity fleet, and include platform modifications, stopping marker adjustments, lighting upgrades, and signalling works. Construction is actively underway at multiple locations as of 2025-2026, with the Mariyung trains having entered passenger service on the Blue Mountains Line in October 2025.
Woolworths Springwood Supermarket
Development of a new full-line Woolworths supermarket (3,489 sqm) and complementary specialty retail tenancy on the corner of Macquarie Road and Raymond Road in central Springwood. The project includes direct-to-boot facilities, lower ground and rooftop parking (159 spaces), new vehicular and pedestrian access, landscaping and public domain upgrades, and restoration and integration of the heritage-listed Oriental Hotel. The Sydney Western City Planning Panel granted development approval unanimously on 6 November 2025. The project team is now working through detailed conditions with Blue Mountains City Council.Construction is expected to take 15 to 18 months once commenced, with a possible start in 2026.
Springwood Tennis Club Upgrade
Upgrade of Springwood Tennis Club in Springwood, NSW, delivered by Blue Mountains City Council with NSW Government Female Friendly Community Sport Facilities and Lighting Upgrades funding. The project replaced outdated floodlights with modern LED lighting, upgraded two courts to hardcourt surfacing and improved female friendly, accessible amenities to create a safer and more inclusive community sport facility.
2,097 residents of Leura are employed, from a labour force of 2,175. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 53.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Leura features a highly qualified labor force, with strong representation in professional services, and an unemployment rate of only 3.6%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,097 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.5% below the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, and labor force participation is notably lower (53.9% relative to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Based on Census responses, a high proportion of 48.0% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. Primary employment sectors for residents consist of health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical.
The locality has a distinct concentration in education & training, with a labor share of 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, finance & insurance is under-represented, employing only 3.1% of Leura's workforce compared to 7.3% in Greater Sydney. The mostly residential area appears to provide few local jobs, as shown by the comparison of Census working population versus resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical units, the 12-month timeframe saw the labor force contract by 4.1% while employment fell by 4.2%, which caused the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney experienced employment expansion of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with a minor decline. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future demand in Leura. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched against the local industry profile to estimate future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to Leura's employment composition suggests local employment should rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Leura is $1,369 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $753 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,140 a year against an average of $67,407. 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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According to the latest postcode level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Leura's median income among taxpayers stands at $49,140, with an average of $67,407. This is roughly in line with the national average, and compares to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $54,211 (median) and $74,363 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family and individual incomes all rank moderately in Leura, placing between the 25th and 39th percentiles.
Distribution statistics show the largest group covers 25.5% of residents (1,154 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning with broader regional trends where 30.9% fall into the same bracket. Housing affordability pressure is severe, with only 83.6% of income remaining, placing at the 25th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking falls within the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Leura had 2,016 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 8% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 31.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The dwelling distribution in Leura, as recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 84.2% houses and 15.9% other property types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Leura was significantly higher than the Sydney metro level, standing at 49.8%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (28.9%) or rented (21.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $430, compared to Sydney metro averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, Leura's mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are considerably above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Leura counted 2,016 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority at 59.9% of all homes, consisting of 17.9% couples with children, 32.5% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 40.1%, with single-person households representing 36.9% and group households making up 3.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 individuals is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.7% of adults in Leura hold a university qualification, including 24.5% with a bachelor degree and 13.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 17.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 222 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,053 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 qualification levels in Leura significantly exceed broader comparisons, with 42.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 23.9% in the SA4 region and 30.4% in Australia. This major educational lead positions the locality well for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (13.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational and technical skills are also strongly represented, with 31.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, including advanced diplomas (14.0%) and certificates (17.2%). A significant 24.4% of the population is actively engaged in formal study.
This comprises 7.1% in primary school, 6.9% in secondary school, and 4.9% undertaking higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Leura reaches 93 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 330 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 transit options indicates 93 active transport stops running within Leura, consisting of a combination of trains and buses. These stops are served by 29 unique routes, which together provide 1,269 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is classified as good, with residents generally situated 328 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a mostly residential area, the majority of residents commute out of the suburb, with the private car remaining the primary method at 85%, and 6% of people walking. Car ownership averages 1.0 per household, which is below the regional average.
A high proportion of 48.0% of residents work from home, which may reflect 2021 Census conditions during COVID-19. Daily service frequency averages 181 runs across all routes, which translates to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.
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62.0% of residents in Leura report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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Leura displays favorable health statistics based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic disease frequency, with both younger and older cohorts displaying a low rate of common health issues, and the proportion of private health insurance slightly exceeding the average SA2 area at approximately 54% of the total population (~2,425 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions in the region were arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.9 and 8.8% of residents respectively, while 62.0% of the population reported no chronic medical issues compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age locals show a higher than average rate of chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 36.6% of the local population (1,656 people), which is higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among older residents are above average, with national rankings generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.5% of Leura residents were born overseas and 10.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.3%) and Australian (19.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Leura was found to have a higher than average level of cultural diversity, with 10.1% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 25.5% born overseas. The primary religion in Leura is Christianity, representing 42.5% of the population. However, the most distinct overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.7% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry (the country of birth of parents), the three most common backgrounds in Leura are English, representing 31.3% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, representing 19.8% of the population, and Irish, representing 12.5% of the population, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 6.1%.
Additionally, there are notable differences in other backgrounds: Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.7% of Leura (compared to 0.3% regionally), Scottish at 10.3% (compared to 4.8%) and Polish at 1.1% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Leura is 55, older than 97% of areas nationally. 15.9% 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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Holding a median age of 55, Leura significantly exceeds the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and is well above the national median of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, the 65 - 74 age group is highly represented (18.5% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (5.8%). This concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is well above the national share of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 11.1% to 13.6% of the population, while the 15 to 24 group increased from 8.1% to 10.1%.
By contrast, the 55 to 64 demographic has fallen from 16.3% to 15.2%. Looking forward to 2041, population forecasts indicate major changes in Leura's age distribution. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow strongly, expanding by 280 people (46%) from 615 to 896. Seniors aged 65+ will account for 88% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. In contrast, population drops are expected in the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Leura
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 32 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,503 at the 2021 Census → 4,526 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 (SAL12318). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.