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The median house price in Luddenham is $2.76m. House values have moved -3.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Luddenham has an estimated 2,092 residents, up from 1,927 at the 2021 Census — a change of 165 people, or 8.6%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 40.0% of that increase. Density is about 47 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research on ABS population data for the surrounding region and recent residential addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Luddenham has an estimated population of 2,092 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 165 people (8.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 1,927 residents. The shift is calculated from a local population of 2,061, computed by AreaSearch using the ABS's recent ERP figures from June 2025 alongside an additional 53 validated new addresses identified since the census date. This population level translates to a density of 47 persons per square kilometer, which indicates residents have plenty of personal space.
The 8.6% expansion rate in the suburb of Luddenham since the 2021 census was quicker than the state average (7.1%) and the Greater Sydney region, positioning it as a local growth standout. The population increase was mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 40.0% of the overall gains during the recent period, though interstate, overseas, and all other migration channels remained positive. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories where this information is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are applied. Age bracket growth trends derived from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these expected demographic shifts, the suburb of Luddenham is projected to experience extraordinary expansion that ranks in the top 10 percent of all statistical areas nationwide, with the population set to grow by 2,314 persons by 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 109.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
44 new dwellings have been approved in Luddenham over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 4.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, 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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An evaluation of ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Luddenham averages approximately 8 new residential approvals annually, with 44 total dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25) and 6 approvals recorded during the current FY-26 period. Each completed residence has corresponded to an average increase of 2.5 new residents over the last 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25), indicating strong demand that should help maintain local real estate values. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $572,000, which highlights a developer focus on high-end, premium projects.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $1.5 million have been logged in the current financial year, which confirms the area's primary residential focus. Recent residential construction comprises 27.0% detached houses and 73.0% apartments or townhouses. This pivot toward higher-density options offers more affordable entry points that appeal to first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers. This is a major departure from the current local housing stock (where houses make up 99.0%), pointing to a decrease in available development land and matching changing lifestyle demands and affordability constraints. The ratio of 686 people per approved dwelling highlights the quiet, low-density development climate in the locality. Demographic projections indicate that Luddenham's population will grow by 2,282 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly calculation by AreaSearch). With current construction paces, residential supply could fall short of demand, which may intensify competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Luddenham, worth an estimated $16.8 billion. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $93.1 billion. 37 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, communities, precincts & urban renewal and business parks & technology hubs. 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 works, and planning policies play a major role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has tracked 51 projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Significant undertakings include the M12 Motorway, The Northern Road Upgrade, New Bus Services for Western Sydney, and the North South Rail Line and South West Rail Link Extension Corridor Preservation, with key details provided below for the most relevant projects.
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M12 Motorway
A 16-kilometre toll-free motorway providing the primary access to the Western Sydney International Airport. The project features 18 bridges, a 100km/h speed limit, and a dedicated off-road shared user path. While the main motorway opened to traffic on March 14, 2026, construction continues on the critical M7-M12 interchange and integration works to complete the final motorway-to-motorway connection.
Barings Luddenham Industrial Park
A 19.4-hectare state significant development (SSD-48438209) delivering approximately 70,000 sqm of premium industrial warehousing and corporate office accommodation across seven buildings at the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. Facility sizes range from 1,000 to 30,000 sqm across three lots. Approved 28 April 2025, with construction commencing mid-2025 and leasing available from Q3 2026. Located less than 2km from Western Sydney International Airport (Nancy-Bird Walton), adjacent to the Northern Road and Elizabeth Drive intersection, serving logistics, agribusiness and advanced manufacturing sectors.The development includes an onsite cafe, open landscape areas, stormwater infrastructure and estate-wide landscaping.
Northern Gateway Precinct
The Northern Gateway Precinct is a 287-hectare hub within the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, centered on the Sydney Science Park. As of 2026, it is progressing through State Significant Development (SSD) assessments for Stage 1 Estate Works and site-wide concepts. The precinct is designed to integrate high-skill technology, research, and advanced manufacturing sectors with residential areas near the Luddenham Metro station. Current activity focuses on finalizing the Aerotropolis Integrated Stormwater Development Servicing Plan and establishing essential utility infrastructure including the Science Park zone substation.
Bradfield City Centre
Australia's first new city in over 100 years, Bradfield City Centre is a 114-hectare mixed-use precinct at the heart of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. The first operational building (AMRF Stage 1) is active, with construction underway on Central Park and AMRF Stage 2 following recent SSDA approvals and a $1 billion development agreement with Plenary for Superlot 1. The full master plan envisions 10,000 homes and 20,000 jobs by 2040.
Kemps Creek Data Centre
Microsoft is developing a 1.3 billion AUD hyperscale data centre campus at Kemps Creek within the Mamre Road Precinct and Western Sydney Employment Area. The state significant development includes two two-storey data centre buildings with over 60 data halls, a substation, high voltage switchyard, 61 emergency backup generators, and diesel storage tanks. It offers around 96MW capacity with potential to expand. Construction of Building One and Two is underway with practical completion targeted across 2025-2026.
Western Sydney Airport Business Park
Western Sydney Airport business park features warehouses, offices, retail, hotel with 154 rooms, conference facilities, and commercial offices as part of the Aerotropolis project, aimed at supporting industries, logistics, and retail businesses.
Wianamatta South Creek integrated land use and water cycle management
NSW Government program to restore and protect the Wianamatta South Creek catchment using integrated land use and water cycle management (IWCM). In March 2026, Sydney Water released the Final Scheme Plan for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis Stormwater. Infrastructure will be built in stages through 2056, securing 9.4 GL/yr of harvested stormwater and 1.0 GL/yr of recycled wastewater to support urban cooling, waterways, and resilient water supply across the Western Parkland City.
Barings Luddenham Industrial Park
A 19.4-hectare State Significant Development warehousing and distribution estate within the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. The project delivers approximately 63,500 to 70,000 square metres of premium warehouse and office space across seven flexible buildings. Key amenities include an onsite cafe, estate road networks, extensive landscaping, and waterway rehabilitation. Located less than 2km from the new Western Sydney International Airport, it is designed to support over 600 construction and ongoing roles. Construction commenced in mid-2025 with the first facilities targeted for completion in late 2026.
1,151 residents of Luddenham are employed, from a labour force of 1,168. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 72.0%. 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. 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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Luddenham has a highly capable workforce, with a particularly high concentration of workers in the construction sector, and an unemployment rate of only 1.5% according to AreaSearch compilation of regional statistics. In March 2026, there were 1,151 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sat 2.7% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is typical, sitting at 72.0% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census records show that a high 35.2% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions. The local workforce is primarily employed in construction, retail, and education & training.
The community shows a strong concentration in the construction industry, where the employment share is 2.5 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 5.2% of employment compared to 11.5% across the region. Although there are local employment options, a comparison of the Census working population against the local population suggests that many residents commute to other districts for work. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the wider statistical region, the local labour force contracted by 4.3% in the year ending March 2026, while employment levels also dropped by 4.3%, leaving unemployment virtually unchanged. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, which saw a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% increase in the total labour force, alongside a minor drop. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labour demands in Luddenham. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral trends to the local industry mix suggests that employment for residents should rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.1% over ten years (note that this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Luddenham is $2,968 a week (about $154,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,007 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,834 a year against an average of $82,044. 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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Tax statistics for the postcode aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show a median taxpayer income of $60,834 and an average income of $82,044 in the suburb of Luddenham. This is exceptionally high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $67,112 for the median and $90,511 for the average. The 2021 Census placed weekly household incomes at the 96th percentile ($2,968).
Income distribution data shows that the single largest bracket is the 33.3% of households earning $4000+ per week (comprising 696 residents), which differs from the wider region where the largest group (30.9%) falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. This large concentration of high earners (with 48.2% bringing in more than $3,000/week) demonstrates substantial economic strength. Housing costs consume 14.1% of income, and these high earnings place residents in the 96th percentile for disposable income, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Luddenham had 528 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the last Census, the housing composition in Luddenham consisted of 99.2% standalone houses and 0.8% other housing styles (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to metropolitan Sydney where standalone houses make up 55.9% and alternative dwellings account for 44.1%. Home ownership rates in the area were significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 35.3%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (50.4%) or rented (14.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $3,000, which is well above the metropolitan Sydney average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was recorded at $480, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
On a national level, mortgage repayments are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Luddenham counted 528 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 573 today, averaging 3.5 people each. 55% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 9% 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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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 88.8%, which breaks down into 55.3% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 8.5% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 11.2%, which is made up of single-person households at 9.3% and group households at 1.1%. The average household size of 3.5 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.9% of adults in Luddenham hold a university qualification, including 13.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 271 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 971 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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The local community experiences educational gaps, as university graduation rates (17.9%) sit far below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This gap highlights both an issue and a clear opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (27.9%). Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 31.7% of the population currently undertaking formal study.
This student population includes 11.9% in primary school, 9.5% in high school, and 3.9% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Luddenham reaches 15 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 110 services a week. The typical home sits about 320 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.6 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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Public transport services in the area include 15 active transit stops in Luddenham, consisting of various bus options. These stops connect to 15 distinct bus routes, which together run 110 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average of 324 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary transport method at 96%. Vehicle ownership stands at 2.6 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
Additionally, 35.2% of residents work from home (recorded in the 2021 Census, which may have been impacted by pandemic restrictions). Bus routes run at an average frequency of 15 trips daily, which translates to roughly 7 weekly services for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.0% of residents in Luddenham report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 show excellent outcomes throughout Luddenham, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of local mortality figures and chronic disease rates. The analysis reveals a very low rate of common health issues across all age brackets, and private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 59% of the population (1,240 people). The most prevalent chronic health conditions reported were arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.8% and 5.7% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 75.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, slightly above the 74.6% average for Greater Sydney. The population under the age of 65 exhibits strong health statistics.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 12.7% of the population (265 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Seniors in the area enjoy particularly good health outcomes, with national health benchmarks ranking even higher than those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Luddenham is largely Australian-born, at 82.9% of residents, with 18.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (25.2%) and English (18.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Luddenham displays a higher level of cultural diversity than average, with 17.1% of the population born outside Australia and 18.8% of households speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 75.2% of the local population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in Luddenham are Australian at 25.2% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 17.8%), English at 18.6%, and Italian at 11.1% (well above the regional average of 3.4%). There are also notable concentrations of other ancestries: Maltese residents comprise 7.5% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Croatian ancestry stands at 3.1% (compared to 0.7% regionally), and Lebanese ancestry is at 2.7% (compared to 2.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Luddenham is 37. 26.0% 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 residents is 37, matching the Greater Sydney median of 37 and sitting close to the national average of 38 years. The 5 - 14 age bracket is highly represented at 16.4% of the population compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 10.5%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased its share of the population from 14.7% to 15.5%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 cohort has shrunk from 13.1% to 12.4%. Looking forward to 2041, age structure forecasts point to major demographic changes.
The 45 to 54 cohort is expected to lead these shifts, growing by 141% (427 people) to reach 731 residents, up from 303.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Luddenham
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 53 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,927 at the 2021 Census → 2,092 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 (SAL12428). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.