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The median house price in Lloyd is $828k, with units at $628k. House values have moved 9.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Lloyd has an estimated 1,656 residents, up from 1,509 at the 2021 Census — a change of 147 people, or 9.7%. Growth has averaged 3.6% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 58.0% of that increase. That puts 354 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 evaluation of ABS demographic releases covering the surrounding region, alongside new locations confirmed by AreaSearch following the Census, the population of the suburb of Lloyd is calculated to be approximately 1,656 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 147 individuals (9.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,509 individuals. This adjustment is derived from the resident population of 1,656, projected by AreaSearch after examining the most recent ERP details published by the ABS (June 2025) together with 76 validated new addresses established post-Census. Such a population count corresponds to a density ratio of 353 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial personal space and capacity for additional building.
The 9.7% expansion rate of the suburb of Lloyd post-2021 Census outpaced the SA4 region (2.2%), as well as the SA3 territory, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion in this locality was mostly stimulated by natural growth, which accounted for roughly 57.99999999999999% of total demographic increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 territory, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline year. For SA2 territories lacking this information, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 level forecasts, published in 2022 with 2021 serving as the baseline year. Growth trends by age cohort from these combined datasets are also applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. When analyzing future demographic directions for the suburb of Lloyd, a population gain slightly below the median of regional territories nationwide is anticipated, with the area projected to expand by 89 residents up to 2041 using combined SA2-level forecasts, showing an overall rise of 5.4% throughout the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
177 new dwellings have been approved in Lloyd over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 21 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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's evaluation of ABS building permit statistics allocated from statistical territories, Lloyd has maintained an average of approximately 35 new home approvals annually, with an estimated 177 residences approved during the prior 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 11 during the current FY-26. With an average of 1.5 new occupants per year arriving for each new home during the prior 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), supply and demand appear closely aligned, yielding stable market conditions, while new dwellings are built at an average value of $393,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $2.6 million have been registered this financial year, pointing to the residential nature of the locality. Relative to the Rest of NSW, Lloyd exhibits 383.0% greater building activity per capita, offering increased options for purchasers, even though building volumes have moderated lately. This level stands far above the national average, showcasing strong builder certainty in the sector. Recent residential building consists of 50.0% standalone houses and 50.0% medium and high-density options. This emphasis on higher-density housing provides more economical entry points and fits downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major departure from the existing housing stock (which stands at 95.0% houses), reflecting a decrease in available building allotments and meeting changing lifestyle preferences and cost constraints. The area averages approximately 64 individuals per building permit, showing a growing market. Long-term forecasts indicate Lloyd will gain 89 residents by 2041 (utilizing the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). At ongoing construction velocities, new residential supply is expected to easily satisfy demand, offering favorable circumstances for purchasers and potentially backing growth beyond current demographic forecasts.
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 39 current infrastructure and development projects close to Lloyd, worth an estimated $5.24 billion. 7 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by changes to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning changes. A total of 4 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the area. Major works include the Lake Albert Water Sports and Event Precinct, Glenfield Road Upgrades (Wagga Wagga), Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct, and Hungry Jack's Glenfield Park, with the detailed list highlighting the most significant developments.
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Lake Albert Water Sports and Event Precinct
Redevelopment of the Lake Albert foreshore and water infrastructure in Wagga Wagga, delivered by Council as the Lake Albert Pipeline and Precinct Renewal Project. Works include remediation of 2.7km of eroding foreshore, replacement of the Lake Albert weir with an operable gate structure, and installation of a 6.2km pipeline and pump station to transfer up to 1800 megalitres of water annually from the Murrumbidgee River to the lake. The upgrades aim to maintain consistent water levels and quality to support boating, sailing and other water sports and community events.Foreshore remediation and Lake Albert Road culvert installation are complete, weir replacement design is underway, and pipeline construction and the river pump station are still to come.
Bourkelands Neighbourhood Shopping Centre
Approved neighbourhood shopping centre designed to feature a supermarket and five specialty retail shops. The development includes 73 parking spaces and is situated on the corner of Bourkelands Drive and Bourke Street. Originally approved by the Wagga Wagga Interim Joint Planning Panel in June 2011, the project has faced delays but remains zoned for retail development.
Tolland Renewal Project
A $500 million masterplanned estate renewal transforming the Tolland suburb. The project replaces aging social housing with approximately 500 new mixed-tenure homes, including a 40 percent allocation to social and affordable housing. Managed by Homes NSW in partnership with the Argyle Consortium, the renewal includes the upgrade of Chambers Park, enhanced pedestrian and cycle connectivity, and new community infrastructure. Subdivision works for Stage 1A commenced in April 2026, with the first residential completions expected in 2027 as part of a 10 to 12 year delivery timeline.
Gissing Oval Amenities Upgrade
Upgrade of amenities facilities at Gissing Oval, including construction of a new amenities building and refurbishment of the existing one. The new and revitalised facilities will feature female-friendly change rooms and showers, a dedicated referee room, a conference room, and new, improved, and more accessible public toilets, all aimed at creating safer and more inclusive spaces for all sporting participants and enhancing the capacity for competitions and training.
Glenfield Road Upgrades (Wagga Wagga)
The Glenfield Road corridor upgrade is a preliminary planning project to address congestion and support residential growth in Wagga Wagga. Key proposed works include improving intersections along the corridor, particularly at the Glenfield Road/Pearson Street intersection, and the long-term potential to duplicate the rail overpass and the road from the southern Pearson Street roundabout to Red Hill Road. The project is part of a broader strategy to reclassify the road as a Regional Road and establish it as the main north-south feeder route, redirecting traffic away from the medical precinct.
7-Eleven Wagga Wagga Service Station
The first 7-Eleven in Wagga Wagga, featuring a 24-hour convenience store, fuel station, and amenities, replacing existing buildings at the site.
Rowan Village
Rowan Village is a $2.5 billion masterplanned community spanning 220 hectares within Wagga Wagga's Southern Growth Area. The project is designed to deliver approximately 2,100 to 2,900 new homes across various housing types, including detached dwellings, terraces, and dedicated seniors' land-lease living. A central Village Centre will feature a supermarket, cafes, medical facilities, and a childcare center. The masterplan includes a new primary school, a multipurpose community hub, and over 10km of cycleways. Environmental focus is maintained through 85 hectares of open space and the restoration of riparian corridors.As of May 2026, the project is progressing through rezoning (LEP24/0003) with Stage 1 Development Approval and construction commencement targeted for late 2026.
Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct
A 4,500-hectare sustainable hub focused on high-value agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics. The NSW Government has committed over $212 million to deliver core infrastructure, including the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub. Current 2026 works include the $4.5 million Pomeroy Drive roundabout and ongoing road reconstructions to support business expansion. The precinct features streamlined 30-day planning approvals and a business concierge service, aiming to create up to 6,000 jobs by 2040.
955 residents of Lloyd are employed, from a labour force of 978. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 77.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% 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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Lloyd possesses an educated workforce with strong representation in critical services, alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, according to AreaSearch's compilation of statistical area figures. As of March 2026955 local citizens are employed, which is an unemployment rate 1.8% below the Regional NSW level of 4.1%, while workforce participation is significantly elevated (77.0% relative to 60.6% in Regional NSW). Census records indicate that a minor 9.9% of citizens worked from their homes, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind. The primary employment sectors for citizens are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade.
The locality displays a high concentration in public administration & safety, with a job share of 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.2% of the local workforce, compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. Although local jobs are present within the boundaries, it appears that a large portion of citizens travel to external locations for employment, as shown by comparing the count of Census working residents against the local population. Based on AreaSearch's assessment of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12-month timeframe witnessed a labor force contraction of 1.7% alongside a employment decrease of 1.4%, which led the unemployment rate to drop by 0.3 percentage points. Conversely, Regional NSW saw an employment contraction of 0.9% and a labor force reduction of 0.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future needs in Lloyd. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local job profile to project expansion trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates differ greatly among individual sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the employment composition of Lloyd indicates that local jobs should rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lloyd is $2,247 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,086 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $73,332 a year against an average of $89,451. 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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The suburb of Lloyd displays a median taxpayer income of $73,332 and an average of $89,451, based on the most recent postcode level ATO statistics combined by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is exceptionally high on a national scale, differing from the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, present valuations would stand at roughly $80,900 (median) and $98,682 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all place highly in Lloyd, situated between the 80th and 85th percentiles across the country.
The income distribution demonstrates that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket contains 44.7% of the community (740 individuals), mirroring configurations observed in the metropolitan zone where 29.9% occupy this bracket. The large share of high earners (30.3% above $3,000/week) shows robust financial capacity throughout the community. Housing costs consume 14.4% of income, while solid earnings place residents in the 81st percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA income position ranks the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lloyd had 542 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 2% apartments. 56% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,803 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential configurations in Lloyd, as assessed in the most recent Census, consisted of 95.4% standalone houses and 4.6% other options (duplexes, townhouses, apartments, 'other' structures), compared to 82.6% standalone houses and 17.4% other options across Regional NSW. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership in Lloyd was lower than that of Regional NSW, standing at 22.5%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (55.7%) or rented (21.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was higher than the Regional NSW median at $1,803, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $420, compared to Regional NSW statistics of $1,733 and $330.
Across the nation, Lloyd's mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rent levels are significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lloyd counted 542 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 595 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 78% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority at 74.9% of all households, consisting of 39.4% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent homes. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.1%, with lone person households at 22.1% and group households representing 2.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 residents is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.5% of adults in Lloyd hold a university qualification, including 16.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 27.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment in Lloyd lags behind regional standards, with 23.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 32.2% in NSW. This difference points to opportunities for future educational advancement and skills acquisition. Bachelor degrees represent the main qualification at 16.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (27.9%). Student representation is remarkably strong, with 31.1% of citizens currently participating in structured learning.
This group includes 10.5% enrolled in primary education, 9.0% in secondary education, and 4.4% undertaking higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lloyd reaches 5 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 260 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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Public transport data shows 5 active transport stops in the suburb of Lloyd, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 15 separate routes, delivering 264 passenger trips per week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 208 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential area, most residents travel out for work, with cars remaining the main travel mode at 98%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.7 cars per household, which is above the regional average. A small share of 9.9% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data that might reflect COVID-19 rules.
Service frequency averages 37 runs per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 52 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.7% of residents in Lloyd report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Lloyd shows favorable health parameters based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and chronic illness rates, with both young and old cohorts showing low rates of common medical issues. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the population (1,030 people). This compares to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues in the area were asthma and mental health concerns, affecting 9.6 and 8.4% of citizens respectively. Meanwhile, 70.7% of the population reported no medical issues, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Health conditions among working-age citizens are generally standard. The suburb has 10.4% of its population aged 65 and over (172 people), which is lower than the 23.4% recorded in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among older residents are above average, with national percentiles matching the trends seen in the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lloyd is largely Australian-born, at 86.8% of residents, with 12.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.5%) and English (28.9%). 3.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Lloyd has a lower level of cultural diversity, with 86.8% of the population born in Australia, 94.2% holding citizenship, and 87.6% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 63.4% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestral cohorts in Lloyd are Australian at 30.5%, English at 28.9%, and Irish at 9.9% of the population. Furthermore, there are key differences in other ethnic groups: Dutch is highly represented at 1.7% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Samoan is at 0.5% (compared to 0.1% regionally), and Australian Aboriginal is at 3.4% (compared to 4.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lloyd is 33, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 28.8% 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 33 years in Lloyd is significantly lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and also below the national average of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, children aged 5 - 14 are highly represented at 15.9% of the population, while seniors aged 75 - 84 are underrepresented at 3.0%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 45 to 54 cohort has increased from 11.7% to 13.3%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 13.1% to 14.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 group dropped from 18.4% to 14.4%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 8.4% to 7.3%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest key demographic changes, with the 25 to 34 age group increasing by 20% (46 people) to reach 285 from 238, while the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 cohorts will decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lloyd
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 76 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,509 at the 2021 Census → 1,656 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 (SAL12374). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.