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The median house price in Loftus is $1.70m, with units at $1.25m. House values have moved 4.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Loftus has an estimated 4,221 residents, up from 4,190 at the 2021 Census. That puts 1,668 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 demographic evaluations from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with fresh street addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Loftus has a population calculated at 4,221 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 31 people (0.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 4,190 people. This adjustment is derived from an estimated resident base of 4,210 calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) along with 21 validated new addresses registered after the Census date.
Such a population level translates to a density of 1,668 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio recorded across Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The 0.7% post-census growth rate for the suburb of Loftus sits within 2.4 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (3.1%), indicating competitive underlying growth dynamics. The expansion was mostly propelled by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 56.00000000000001% of all population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 boundary, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For locations where this dataset is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are utilized. Estimated growth rates for different age cohorts from these sources are likewise applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. In light of these anticipated demographic movements, growth is expected to align with the lowest quartile of national locations, with the suburb of Loftus projected to gain 12 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 0.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
57 new dwellings have been approved in Loftus over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval figures distributed from regional datasets, Loftus averages about 11 residential building approvals annually, accumulating to an estimated 57 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 6 approvals have been documented. Because the locality has seen population decline, housing additions have stayed sufficient to meet demand, leading to a balanced market with healthy options for purchasers, while newly built properties carry an average construction value of $402,000. Furthermore, $1.2 million in commercial development approvals was registered during the current financial year, pointing to a low volume of commercial building progress.
When compared to Greater Sydney, Loftus displays 14.0% less construction activity per capita, placing it in the 24th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide, which translates to fewer options for prospective buyers and helps sustain demand for existing housing stock. This level also falls below the national average, highlighting the established character of the area and pointing to prospective planning constraints. Recent building approvals consist of 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% medium-to-high density choices such as townhouses or units. This emphasis on higher-density options offers cheaper entry points and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the historical housing stock (which currently consists of 88.0% houses), indicating a decline in the availability of developable land while catering to shifting lifestyle choices and housing affordability pressures. Averaging about 647 people per approved dwelling, Loftus displays the characteristics of a highly established housing market. Looking forward, the population of Loftus is projected to expand by 1 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Considering current construction trends, new dwelling additions should easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially supporting population expansion beyond current 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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Loftus, worth an estimated $45 million. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.43 billion. 6 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning changes have a significant influence on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 6 projects that are expected to impact the local area. Key developments include Grand Vermont, President Private Hospital Redevelopment, Eterna Sutherland, and the Sutherland Public School Hall Upgrade, with the details of the most relevant projects listed below.
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Sutherland Public School Hall Upgrade
Construction of a new multipurpose hall at Sutherland Public School, including a stage, indoor sports court, canteen, storage, amenities, out of hours school care (OOSH) facilities and a covered outdoor learning area. Major external construction is now complete, with the steel frame and roof installed and internal mechanical, electrical, data and hydraulic services underway. Part of the NSW Government's 9.2 billion dollar investment in new and upgraded schools. Forecast completion by Day 1 Term 1 2027.
Adelong Sutherland
Residential development at 552-556 President Avenue featuring modern apartments with quality finishes, communal facilities and convenient access to transport and shopping
President Private Hospital Redevelopment
An 87 million dollar State Significant Development redeveloping President Private Hospital into a modern healthcare facility for the Sutherland Shire. The works involve demolition of single-storey buildings (including the heritage-listed Hotham House) and construction of a new three-storey clinical building with two basement car park levels. The redeveloped hospital will provide 110 inpatient beds for surgical, medical and rehabilitation care, a 72-bed mental health unit, a refurbished theatre complex with an additional operating theatre, a new entry from Hotham Road, and an upgraded wellness centre with hydrotherapy pool.The project was initially refused by the Independent Planning Commission in late 2022 over heritage and amenity concerns, but proceeded after a successful Land and Environment Court appeal in 2024. As of late 2025, inpatient services have been closed, the site has been fenced, and demolition and construction works have commenced. Day rehabilitation services continue to operate during the staged build, which is expected to support around 700 healthcare and construction jobs.
Grand Vermont
New residential development at 48 Vermont Street featuring contemporary apartments with premium finishes, rooftop gardens and proximity to Sutherland train station
Heathcote Road Bridge Widening Project
Construction of new 6-metre-wide bridge upstream of existing heritage Heathcote Road Bridge. New bridge carries westbound traffic while existing bridge carries eastbound traffic, improving safety and traffic flow.
Gymea Bay Road Mixed-Use Development
Mirvac's approved mixed-use development delivering 84 apartments over ground-floor retail directly opposite Gymea village and railway station.
Gymea Trade Centre Redevelopment (Stages 2 & 3)
Comprehensive expansion and upgrade of the Gymea Trade Centre. The project includes the delivery of new large format retail premises, an upgraded fitness centre, modern medical suites, and childcare facilities. Managed by Charter Hall, these final stages focus on enhancing local service diversity and increasing on-site parking capacity to support the growing regional catchment.
Sutherland Co-Living Development
A six-storey co-living development with 83 rooms (mix of single and double occupancy), communal areas, two basement parking levels with 18 car spaces, 18 motorcycle spaces, and 16 bicycle spaces. Each room includes a kitchenette and en-suite facilities. Approved by the Land and Environment Court in April 2025 following council deemed refusal. Designed to provide modern, affordable housing for young professionals and key workers near Sutherland train station.
2,265 residents of Loftus are employed, from a labour force of 2,338. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 69.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,812, about 90% 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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Loftus possesses a highly qualified workforce with a strong concentration of professional services, a low unemployment rate of 3.1%, and steady employment conditions over the previous year, according to statistical data aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 2,265 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sat 1.0% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation matched the regional benchmark of 69.1%. Census records indicate that a high proportion of residents (44.8%) worked from home, though this figure likely reflects the influence of pandemic lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The locality features a pronounced specialization in public administration & safety, with its workforce share measuring 1.7 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, retail trade accounts for only 7.4% of local employment, which is lower than the 9.3% average for Greater Sydney. This predominantly residential community appears to provide few local employment opportunities, as shown by the comparison between the working population at the Census and the resident population. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from regional areas, the 12-month timeframe saw the labor force grow by 0.3% while total employment fell by 0.4%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment alongside a 1.9% expansion of the labor force, with a minor reduction in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 compiled by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends in Loftus. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these industry-specific forecasts against the local workforce mix suggests that employment for residents should rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for comparative purposes that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Loftus is $2,425 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $939 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,207 a year against an average of $73,961. 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO at the postcode level aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows a median taxpayer income of $60,207 and an average of $73,961 in Loftus. This exceeds the national average, though it is slightly lower than Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 results in current estimates of approximately $66,420 for the median and $81,594 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household incomes in the top tier at the 88th percentile, with a weekly median of $2,425.
The distribution of weekly income is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which contains 28.1% of residents (1,186 people), similar to the wider region where 30.9% of households fall into this category. Local economic capacity is reflected in the 39.6% of households earning high weekly incomes above $3,000, supporting strong consumer activity. Housing costs consume 13.7% of household income, while these solid earnings place residents in the 89th percentile for disposable income and position the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Loftus had 1,409 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 0% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Loftus at the most recent Census consisted of 88.1% separate houses and 12.0% semi-detached dwellings, apartments, or other structures, compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The level of outright home ownership stood well above the Sydney metropolitan benchmark at 43.8%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (44.5%) or rented (11.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427 at $2,600, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $550 compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Loftus are significantly above the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Loftus counted 1,409 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 82.1%, consisting of couples with children at 45.5%, couples without children at 25.1%, and single parent households at 11.3%. Non-family households represent the remaining 17.9%, with lone person households accounting for 16.7% and group households comprising 1.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.9% of adults in Loftus hold a university qualification, including 20.3% with a bachelor degree and 6.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 410 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,027 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 attainment levels in Loftus are lower than the metropolitan averages, with 29.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This difference suggests scope for further educational growth and upskilling. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 20.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational education is highly prevalent, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (25.3%). Participation in study is high, with 31.1% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 10.1% attending primary school, 10.1% attending high school, and 4.3% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Loftus reaches 54 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 the local transport network shows 54 active passenger stops operating within Loftus, containing a combination of rail and bus infrastructure. These stops are serviced by 11 distinct routes, which combine to offer 1,589 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 121 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary mode of transport at 88%, and trains accounting for 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars per household, exceeding the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents (44.8%) work from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 227 trips each day, which translates to approximately 29 weekly departures for each passenger stop.
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70.8% of residents in Loftus report no long-term health condition. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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The local population displays strong health outcomes, based on AreaSearch assessments of death rates and the occurrence of chronic illness, with a low prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older cohorts, and a very high level of private health insurance coverage at approximately 56% of the population (~2,370 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.3 and 7.4% of residents, respectively, while 70.8% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The population under 65 years of age shows better health outcomes than the national average.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.8% of the local population (835 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%. Health outcomes for these senior citizens are above average, with national rankings aligning with the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Loftus is largely Australian-born, at 88.1% of residents, with 5.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.7%) and English (29.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local area displays low cultural diversity, with 88.1% of residents born in Australia, 95.2% holding citizenship, and 94.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 57.9% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are Australian at 30.7% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 17.8%, English at 29.9%, which is also well above the regional average of 19.0%, and Irish at 10.9%. There are also minor differences in other heritages, with French represented at 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Hungarian at 0.3% (compared to 0.3%), and Maltese at 0.6% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Loftus is 39. 22.9% 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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The median age of 39 years is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and very close to the national average of 38. Compared to metropolitan Sydney, the 45 - 54 age bracket is over-represented at 15.2%, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is under-represented at 8.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.5% to 14.6% of the population, and the 85+ cohort has risen from 2.3% to 3.5%, while the 25 to 34 group has fallen from 9.3% to 8.3%. Projections for 2041 suggest major demographic shifts, with the cohort aged 85+ expected to grow by 144% (213 people) to reach 361 from 147.
This demographic aging is highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65 and over account for 90% of the projected growth, whereas the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Loftus
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,190 at the 2021 Census → 4,221 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 (SAL12380). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.