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The median house price in Lugarno is $1.81m, with units at $1.78m. House values have moved 1.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Lugarno has an estimated 5,761 residents, down from 5,869 at the 2021 Census — a change of 108 people, or 1.8%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 2,150 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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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region, alongside new address files verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count of Lugarno is calculated to be approximately 5,761 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 108 people (1.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,869 residents. This shift is derived from the resident population of 5,725, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and a further 1 verified new addresses since the Census date. This size of population translates to a density of 2,149 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio across Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
Growth in the local population was mostly fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 92.0% of all population increases over recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia demographic forecasts for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions where this data is unavailable, AreaSearch uses SA2-level forecasts from the NSW State Government, published in 2022 with 2021 as the baseline. Growth rates for different age brackets from these data sets are also projected for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, population expansion is projected to be slightly below the median of Australian statistical regions, with the locality expected to add 633 residents by 2041 according to combined SA2-level forecasts, representing an overall rise of 10.4% over the 16 years.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building permit data distributed from statistical regions, Lugarno has averaged approximately 3 residential approvals annually, yielding a total of 17 dwellings over the prior 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, no approvals have been registered. Given the declining population in recent times, building additions have been relatively sufficient, which benefits purchasers. Furthermore, $446,000 in commercial building permits have been registered in this financial year, indicating a heavy emphasis on residential construction. In comparison to Greater Sydney, building activity in Lugarno is extremely limited (85.0% below the regional per capita average).
This restricted flow of new construction typically supports demand and values for existing properties. This rate is similarly below the national benchmark, highlighting the mature state of the local market and suggesting potential construction constraints. Current building permits indicate 33.0% are standalone houses while 67.0% are semi-detached homes or apartments. This preference for denser housing alternatives offers more affordable purchase options and is highly suitable for downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear departure from the suburb's existing dwellings (which consist of 93.0% houses), showing a reduction in buildable land and mirroring evolving lifestyle demands and the requirement for more varied, cost-effective housing choices. With approximately 11479 residents per building permit, Lugarno presents as a highly established community. Looking forward, the population of Lugarno is projected to increase by 597 residents up to 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly calculation by AreaSearch). At current construction rates, new housing supply could struggle to keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting upward price movements.
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 43 current infrastructure and development projects close to Lugarno, worth an estimated $11.8 billion. 10 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Few factors impact local property performance as much as changes to regional infrastructure, major developments, and local planning policies. In total, AreaSearch has identified 3 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key projects include Georges River College Peakhurst Campus Upgrades, Henry Lawson Drive Stage 1B Upgrade, Oatley to Como Walkway Upgrade, and Blaxland Riverside Estate, with the list below detailing those most likely to be relevant.
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Illawong Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment and expansion of Illawong Village Shopping Centre including refurbishment of the existing centre, additional retail floor space, new specialty tenancies, upgraded public domain, improved parking and associated site works. The project received planning approval and has progressed into the delivery phase.
Mortdale Local Centre Development Control Plan
Georges River Council is preparing a Development Control Plan (DCP) for the Mortdale Local Centre to guide future growth. Based on the adopted Master Plan, the DCP focuses on maintaining the community's preferred village atmosphere through design excellence principles, low to medium density development, and the addition of more parking, seating, and greenery. The overarching master plan unlocks a theoretical capacity for an additional 578 residential dwellings within 400m of the station.
Oatley to Como Walkway Upgrade
Upgrade of an approximately 800-metre deteriorating asphalt pathway and shared cycleway connecting Oatley and Como via the heritage-listed Old Como Railway Bridge. Georges River Council received $280,000 from the NSW Government's Get NSW Active program for investigation and detailed design work, which is expected to be completed by mid-2025. The proposed upgrade includes pathway reconstruction, widening, improved lighting on the bridge, safety enhancements including fencing, rest stops with seating, and embankment works. The pathway is located on State Government land, with the bridge owned by Sydney Water.Future construction funding to be determined by the NSW Government through TAHE (Transport Asset Holding Entity) which has confirmed it will provide funds for improvement works. The pathway serves as a popular pedestrian and cycling link across the Georges River, forming part of Greater Sydney's Strategic Cycleway Corridor connecting Georges River and Sutherland Shire communities.
Former Oatley Bowling Club Redevelopment (Arthur Hardiman Reserve)
Transformation of the former Oatley Bowling Club site into a community recreation park. Following adoption of the Plan of Management in July 2021, the site underwent extensive remediation works. In June 2025, Council resolved to revise the Master Plan to investigate the site becoming a pocket forest or community garden, aligning with tree canopy and green space targets. The project aims to create accessible and diverse recreational opportunities while connecting to the adjoining Myles Dunphy Reserve.The site will be named Arthur Hardiman Reserve, with features including the Ngunungi Playground.
70-76 Pitt Street Mortdale
Mixed-use development proposal featuring residential apartments above retail/commercial space. Designed to enhance the local shopping strip while providing quality housing options. Includes sustainable design features and community spaces.
21 Charles St Riverwood & 7-9 Brighton Rd Peakhurst Seniors Housing
NSW Land and Housing Corporation (Homes NSW) seniors housing project delivering 14 independent living units (6 x 1-bed and 8 x 2-bed) with landscaping, fencing and 7 surface car spaces across consolidated lots at 21 Charles St Riverwood and 7-9 Brighton Rd Peakhurst. Part 5 REF approved on 27 May 2024. No public evidence of construction commencement specific to this site as at 10 Oct 2025.
Enterprise Industrial Estate Mortdale
Mortdale's first industrial development in nearly 20 years, featuring 22 warehouse units (115-243sqm with mezzanine), 7 work-store units (71-111sqm, now sold out), and 41 strata storage units (28-120sqm). The boutique industrial estate offers modern spaces with 6-meter clearance, NBN connectivity, 40A 3-phase power, allocated parking, 24/7 access, and security features. Construction commenced with 65% of units already sold, positioned strategically near M5/M8 motorways, Forest Road, and King Georges Road.
17-21 Pennsylvania Road Residential Development - Riverwood
A residential development at 17-21 Pennsylvania Road, Riverwood, delivering modern apartments to address housing demand in the Riverwood precinct. The project features contemporary design, communal spaces, and sustainable elements to support local population growth.
3,355 residents of Lugarno are employed, from a labour force of 3,458. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 71.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,646, about 81% 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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Lugarno features a highly qualified labor force with professional sectors showing strong representation, an unemployment rate sitting at only 3.0%, and an annual job growth rate of 1.7%, according to AreaSearch's aggregated statistical area data. By March 2026, there are 3,355 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate is 1.1% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while participation in the workforce is relatively typical (71.7% in comparison to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census figures show a substantial 53.2% of workers performed their duties from home, although the influence of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions should be taken into account.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a clear employment concentration in education & training, representing 1.3 times the regional average share. By contrast, health care & social assistance is less represented at 12.0% compared to the regional figure of 14.1%. The highly residential suburb appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by the ratio of local working individuals to resident workers during the Census. Based on AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from surrounding statistical areas, the 12-month timeframe saw jobs grow by 1.7% and the total workforce expand by 1.7%, while unemployment experienced virtually no change. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded job growth of 1.9% and a labor force expansion of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 can supply additional context regarding future demand in Lugarno. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce distribution to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates differ greatly by industry. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local employment distribution suggests Lugarno's employment figures should grow by 6.9% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted calculation for illustrative purposes and does not account for local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lugarno is $2,721 a week (about $141,000 a year), with median personal income at $934 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,817 a year against an average of $74,022. 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 income levels in Lugarno exceed the national average according to recent ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among local taxpayers is $55,817, and the average income is $74,022, in contrast to Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, contemporary estimates would be approximately $61,577 (median) and $81,661 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show household incomes are exceptionally high, ranking in the 94th percentile ($2,721 weekly). In terms of income brackets, 30.4% of the population (1,751 individuals) earn in the $4000+ category, which differs from the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is most common at 30.9%.
The large share of high earners (45.3% above $3,000/week) demonstrates strong financial capacity in Lugarno. After paying for housing, residents keep 87.2% of their income, showing strong discretionary spending power, and the area's SEIFA index ranking for income sits in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lugarno had 1,906 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 2% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $560 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.4%. 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 most recent Census data, residential structures in Lugarno were made up of 92.8% houses and 7.2% other dwellings, which included semi-detached units, apartments, and other types of housing. This contrasts sharply with the Sydney metro area, where houses accounted for 55.9% and other dwellings made up 44.1%. Home ownership in Lugarno stood at 48.0%, which was considerably higher than in the Sydney metro. The rest of the dwellings were either mortgaged, representing 43.0%, or rented, accounting for 9.1%. The median monthly mortgage payment in Lugarno was $3,000, which exceeded the Sydney metro average of $2,427.
Weekly rent in the area was $560, compared to $470 in the Sydney metro. On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Lugarno were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lugarno counted 1,906 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 12% 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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Family households represent the vast majority of local homes at 86.7%, consisting of 47.4% couples with children, 29.0% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.3%, with single-person households at 12.2% and share households making up 1.4%. The median household occupancy of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.8% of adults in Lugarno hold a university qualification, including 23.8% with a bachelor degree and 7.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 20.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 265 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,101 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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At 33.8%, the proportion of residents in Lugarno with a university degree is slightly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%, but this small difference demonstrates reasonable educational standing. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational and technical training is widely represented, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (20.2%). Student participation is remarkably strong, with 27.4% of the population enrolled in an educational institution. This consists of 8.5% attending primary school, 8.4% in high school, and 6.2% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lugarno reaches 40 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 730 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of public transport shows 40 active transit stops in service within Lugarno, consisting of bus options. These stops are served by 13 distinct routes, which together provide 729 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is classified as excellent, with residents located an average of 182 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode at 87%, and 9% utilizing trains. Household vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per household, exceeding the regional average.
A high 53.2% of working residents work from home (based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions). Daily transit frequency averages 104 trips across all routes, which equals roughly 18 weekly services for each individual stop.
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73.4% of residents in Lugarno report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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 display excellent results throughout Lugarno, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, showing a very low occurrence of common medical conditions across all age categories, while the level of private health insurance is very high, covering approximately 56% of the population (~3,236 people). This compares to a rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most frequent health conditions recorded in the suburb were arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.6 and 5.6% of residents, respectively, whereas 73.4% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions at all, compared to 74.6% throughout Greater Sydney.
Working-age citizens are exceptionally healthy, with a low incidence of long-term illness. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.5% of the local population (1,238 people), which exceeds the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for this older demographic are particularly strong, with national rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lugarno is largely Australian-born, at 76.9% of residents, with 27.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.0%) and Australian (19.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Lugarno exhibits greater cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 23.1% of residents born outside Australia and 27.3% using a language other than English in their households. The dominant religious affiliation in Lugarno is Christianity, representing 71.3% of the population. This contrasts with 49.2% recorded across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry (representing the country of birth of residents' parents), the three most common backgrounds in Lugarno are English at 21.0% of the population, Australian at 19.3%, and Other at 9.6%, which is much lower than the regional average of 16.0%.
Furthermore, there are significant differences in the representation of other backgrounds: Greek is highly represented at 7.9% of Lugarno (compared to 1.9% across the region), Macedonian at 3.1% (compared to 0.4%) and Croatian at 1.6% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lugarno is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 24.2% 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 45 years in Lugarno is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and also older than the Australian median of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Lugarno has a larger proportion of residents aged 55 - 64 (15.2%) but a smaller share of 25 - 34 year-olds (9.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 13.3% to 14.8% of the population. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 15.0% to 13.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate major changes in the age distribution of Lugarno.
Leading this shift, the 75 to 84 age group will increase by 46% (221 people), rising to 705 from 483. Notably, the combined age brackets of 65 and over will account for 80% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend of the local population. Conversely, both the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups will experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lugarno
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,869 at the 2021 Census → 5,761 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 (SAL12430). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.