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The median house price in Lochinvar is $914k, with units at $711k. House values have moved 15.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Lochinvar has an estimated 3,287 residents, up from 1,095 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,192 people, or 200.2%. Growth has averaged 25.6% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 1,149 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 68.0% of that increase. That puts 150 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Lochinvar has an estimated population of approximately 3,287, derived from AreaSearch's evaluation of post-Census validated addresses alongside ABS regional demographic releases. Compared to the 1,095 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a substantial gain of 2,192 people (200.2%). This figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 3,253 established from the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, supplemented by 1,149 new addresses confirmed since the Census. Demographically, this yields a population density of 150 persons per square kilometer, preserving generous open space while allowing capacity for ongoing expansion.
Expanding by 200.2% since the 2021 census, the suburb of Lochinvar has significantly outpaced both the Rest of NSW (5.1%) and the broader state benchmark, positioning it among the most rapidly growing localities in the region. Although natural increase and international migration both contributed positively, interstate arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating around 68.0% of recent population additions. Projections generated by AreaSearch draw on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets using 2022 as a base year across individual SA2 areas, with remaining zones filled by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 modeling based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific age trajectories from these combined series are applied locally. Driven by these anticipated shifts, the suburb of Lochinvar is projected to experience top-decile expansion among non-metropolitan areas across Australia, increasing by 2,703 persons up to 2041 under aggregated SA2 models, which constitutes an overall rise of 81.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,364 new dwellings have been approved in Lochinvar over the past five years, an average of 272 a year. That places the area in the 93rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 83 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 290 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 64% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 302, broadly in line with 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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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch indicate that residential building approvals in Lochinvar have averaged approximately 272 per annum, translating to 1,364 authorized dwellings over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 302 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. With population intake averaging 1.5 new residents per year per residential authorization over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local development aligns closely with underlying demand to support balanced market conditions, while typical construction values sit at $376,000 per dwelling in step with regional norms.
Meanwhile, commercial authorizations have registered $508,000 during the current financial year, underscoring an emphasis oriented predominantly toward residential construction. Per capita residential approvals in Lochinvar exceed the Rest of NSW benchmark by 1109.0%, ensuring extensive options for prospective buyers despite a moderation in building momentum over recent periods. Construction volumes remain significantly elevated relative to national benchmarks, highlighting elevated confidence among residential developers. Current building consents comprise 64.0% detached dwellings alongside 36.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting an increasing share of medium-density formats that diversify price points between conventional standalone properties and entry-level options. This shift represents a notable evolution from the existing housing stock (currently 96.0% houses), adapting to tightening land supply while serving evolving lifestyle and budgetary preferences. Averaging around 9 people per dwelling approval, the locality exhibits key hallmarks of an active growth corridor. According to the latest quarterly demographic projections from AreaSearch, Lochinvar is slated to add 2,669 residents by 2041. Supported by current construction trajectories, residential pipeline delivery is well placed to accommodate anticipated demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling local population growth to exceed baseline expectations.
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 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lochinvar, worth an estimated $1.07 billion. A further 39 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.87 billion. 18 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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The future performance and growth trajectory of any community are heavily shaped by civil infrastructure schemes and regional planning undertakings. AreaSearch has tracked 15 key developments positioned to influence the area, led by major projects such as Lochinvar Ridge, AVID Waterford Community Expansion, Thornton Industrial Estate Development, and Hillcrest Lochinvar, with key details summarized below.
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Lochinvar Shopping Village
A $30 million staged commercial development to be known as Lochinvar Shopping Village. Stage 1 features a 4,641m2 supermarket building anchored by a 3,000m2 Woolworths, specialty retail, and a bottle shop. Stage 2 includes a 3,422m2 commercial building for retail, food, or medical services. Stage 3 consists of a 1,140m2 Tavern/Pub. The project supports the rapidly growing Lochinvar Ridge and Lochinvar Downs residential estates.
Chisholm 143-Lot Residential Development
143-lot residential development on 16-hectare site at McFarlanes Road, Chisholm. Includes native vegetation retention, stormwater management and community recreational facilities.
Lochinvar Ridge
Lochinvar Ridge is a premium masterplanned residential community in the Hunter region, delivering generous 700 m2 plus lots with wide 20 m frontages. The estate provides fully serviced, registered land ready to build, with delayed settlement options to mid 2026, protective design guidelines, and easy access to Maitland, Newcastle and Sydney CBDs, local schools, shops, transport and future town centre.
Haussman Drive Upgrade Thornton
Stage 2A of the Haussman Drive Upgrade is underway from March 2026, duplicating Haussman Drive to two lanes each direction between Raymond Terrace Road and Taylor Avenue, building a new roundabout at the Taylor Avenue intersection, and constructing a shared path. The Australian Government and Maitland City Council are jointly funding the $7.5 million duplication, while the NSW Government and Council are funding the $6.9 million roundabout. A further Stage 2B, including traffic lights at the Raymond Terrace Road intersection and additional shared path links to Chisholm, is planned but subject to future grant funding.
Thornton Shopping Centre Expansion
Expansion of existing Thornton Shopping Centre with additional retail space, services including medical centre, cafes and community meeting spaces to serve growing residential population.
Hillcrest Lochinvar
Hillcrest Lochinvar is a 237 lot residential land estate at 259 Windermere Road, Lochinvar in the Hunter Valley[cite: 1]. The project provides serviced lots generally between 450 and 800 sq metres on elevated, relatively flat land with views to the surrounding hills[cite: 1]. The masterplanned estate includes a central park and playground and is located on the northern side of the New England Highway, about 5 minutes from the Hunter Expressway and local schools, shops and sporting facilities[cite: 1].Newquest Property is delivering the development, with Peters Real Estate marketing Stage 2 and Stage 3, which are now selling with Stage 2 registered in early 2026 and Stage 3 expected to register in late 2026 or early 2027 while housing construction progressively follows[cite: 1].
Thornton Skate Park Development
New community skate park facility planned for Thornton area as part of Maitland City Council's community infrastructure program, featuring modern equipment and youth recreational spaces.
Wirraway Defence Housing Development
A 511-lot residential development over 58 hectares by Defence Housing Australia featuring homes for Defence families and public sale. The development includes 506-511 residences with DHA building 50% of the properties for Defence members and their families, while the remaining land lots are sold to the public. Features 16 hectares of parkland, cycle tracks, aviation-themed community facilities, rejuvenated natural wetlands, and shared community spaces. The project was delivered across six stages and completed in 2019.
2,003 residents of Lochinvar are employed, from a labour force of 2,050. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 82.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,994, 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 local labour force in Lochinvar maintains an even distribution across white-collar and industrial occupations, featuring a prominent manufacturing presence, a low jobless rate of 2.3%, and annual workforce expansion estimated at 19.1% according to aggregated statistical area metrics. By March 2026, employed residents totaled 2,003, with the unemployment rate standing 1.8% below the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while local participation reached a substantial 82.2% against 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records indicate that 23.2% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment categories for local workers include health care & social assistance, mining, and construction. Mining represents a particularly heavy concentration, engaging workers at 5.3 times the wider regional baseline. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.5% of local employment, compared to 5.3% regionally. Comparing Census workforce numbers with resident population counts suggests a substantial proportion of locals travel outside the immediate locality for their daily employment. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of combined SALM and ABS statistical data, the year to March 2026 saw employment climb by 19.1% alongside an 18.7% expansion in the labour pool, reducing local unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Conversely, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labour force decrease by 0.4%, and unemployment climb by 0.5 percentage points. Future staffing demand can be gauged against Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 industry projections over five- and ten-year horizons. While nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, individual sectors show marked variation. Applying these sectoral trajectories to Lochinvar's employment base indicates projected local job gains of 5.9% across five years and 12.8% across ten years (representing an unadjusted weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lochinvar is $2,287 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $889 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,021 a year against an average of $76,965. 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 ATO postcode release for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in Lochinvar recorded a median income of $61,021 and an average income of $76,965. These figures sit well above national benchmarks and surpass the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Factoring in an Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current earnings are estimated at $67,318 (median) and $84,908 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local household income at the 82nd percentile ($2,287 weekly). Across the earnings spectrum, the largest single bracket encompasses 35.5% of residents (1,166 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, matching regional trends where this cohort accounts for 29.9%.
Elevated purchasing capacity is further supported by 31.1% of households earning over $3,000 per week. Housing costs absorb 13.4% of household earnings, placing residents in the 84th percentile for disposable income, while the SEIFA income measure places the locality in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lochinvar had 369 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 3% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 16.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.9%. 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 latest Census, residential accommodation in Lochinvar was heavily weighted toward separate houses at 96.5%, with apartments, semi-detached, and other structures accounting for the remaining 3.5%, compared with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other formats throughout Regional NSW. Fully owned properties represented 35.6% of local dwellings, trailing the wider regional level, with mortgaged homes making up 52.4% and rental accommodation comprising 12.0%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,167, noticeably higher than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while median weekly rent was $370 versus $330 regionally.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Lochinvar substantially exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, whereas rental rates sit below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lochinvar counted 369 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,108 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 78% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 83.5%, consisting of couples with children (39.3%), couples without children (31.2%), and single parent families (10.8%). The remaining 16.5% comprises non-family residences, primarily single-person dwellings at 15.4% and share houses at 1.4%. The average household size stands at 2.8 people, exceeding the Regional NSW norm of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.0% of adults in Lochinvar hold a university qualification, including 11.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 36.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,666 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 989 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary qualification levels present an area for future improvement, with university degree attainment standing at 16.0%, well below the broader NSW rate of 32.2%. Higher education credentials include bachelor degrees at 11.2%, postgraduate qualifications at 2.7%, and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Conversely, practical and trade qualifications are strongly represented, with 49.5% of the population aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (36.7%) and advanced diplomas (12.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 29.9% of residents actively undertaking education. This cohort comprises 11.0% enrolled in primary school, 8.4% attending secondary school, and 4.1% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lochinvar reaches 33 stops on 63 routes, timetabled for about 800 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.1 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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Local transit infrastructure includes 33 active transport stops spanning bus and rail services within Lochinvar. A total of 63 routes connect through these hubs, delivering 804 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with average stop proximity measuring 168 meters for local residents. Given the residential makeup of the area, most workers travel outward, with private vehicles accounting for 97% of daily transit. Households maintain an above-average vehicle ownership rate of 2.1 per dwelling, while 23.2% of residents performed their jobs from home according to 2021 Census data collected under COVID-19 conditions.
Network services operate at a mean rate of 114 trips per day across the collective route network, translating to roughly 24 weekly trips per stop location.
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67.5% of residents in Lochinvar report no long-term health condition. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch reveal noticeable health challenges in Lochinvar, marked by elevated mortality rates and chronic health issues observed across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 57% of the total population (~1,884 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. Mental health conditions (9.7%) and arthritis (9.1%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments among local residents, while 67.5% reported no chronic medical issues, compared with 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health profiles among working-age individuals align closely with typical benchmarks. Older residents aged 65 and over represent 13.6% of the population (447 people), below the Regional NSW share of 23.3%, with nationwide health percentiles tracking near broader population standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lochinvar is largely Australian-born, at 93.1% of residents, with 3.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.3%) and English (27.4%). 5.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics for Lochinvar sit below broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 92.1% of the community, Australian-born residents accounting for 93.1%, and 96.7% speaking solely English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the predominant faith, practiced by 63.5% of residents in Lochinvar compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding reported parental ancestry, the leading backgrounds in Lochinvar comprise Australian at 35.3% (surpassing the regional benchmark of 30.0%), English at 27.4%, and Scottish at 7.8%. Notable variances also appear among specific communities, including residents of Polish (1.0% vs 0.5% regionally), Hungarian (0.7% vs 0.2%), and Australian Aboriginal descent (5.2% vs 4.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lochinvar is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.7% 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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Lochinvar functions as a pronounced hub for young families. Updated estimates to August 2026 show that 28.8% of the community consists of adults aged 25 - 44, compared with 23.5% regionally, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 13.6% versus 23.3% across Regional NSW. The estimated median age stood at 39 as at August 2026, dropping from 40 at the 2021 Census and sitting 4 years below the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the share of residents aged 65+ has declined from 17.2% to an estimated 13.6%.
Looking toward 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort is projected to absorb the greatest absolute increase, adding 898 residents (95%) to reach 1,845, while the 65+ demographic will record the fastest relative growth, rising 104% to reach 914 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lochinvar
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 11 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,149 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,095 at the 2021 Census → 3,287 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL12377). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.