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The median house price in Lurnea is $1.17m, with units at $800k. House values have moved 6.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Lurnea has an estimated 11,035 residents, up from 10,057 at the 2021 Census — a change of 978 people, or 9.7%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 58.0% of that increase. That puts 4,414 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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According to the analysis of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Lurnea has a population estimated at approximately 11,035 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 978 people (9.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 10,057 residents. The shift is calculated from a resident population of 11,011, estimated by AreaSearch following analysis of the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures, and 76 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population volume translates to a density of 4,414 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Lurnea within the top 10% of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting land as a sought-after resource.
The 9.7% growth rate of the suburb of Lurnea since the 2021 Census outpaced the state average (7.1%) and the Greater Sydney region, establishing it as a local growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of demographic expansion, accounting for approximately 57.99999999999999% of total population increases recently. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Age-specific growth trends from these aggregations are also projected for the years 2032 to 2041. Regarding future demographic trends, the suburb of Lurnea is projected to experience population growth above the national median, with a forecast increase of 1,921 individuals by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level data, which corresponds to an overall rise of 17.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
308 new dwellings have been approved in Lurnea over the past five years, an average of 61 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 58 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 59% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 67, 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals compiled from localized statistical data, Lurnea has averaged approximately 61 residential property approvals annually, representing a total of 308 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 62 approvals have been registered. An average of 2.9 new residents per year was added for every housing unit constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demonstrating strong demand that supports property values. Newly constructed homes average $265,000 in value, which is under the regional standard and represents more budget-friendly housing choices for buyers.
Commercial approvals stood at $1.4 million for this financial year, showing limited commercial building project activity. In comparison to Greater Sydney, building activity per resident in Lurnea is about three-quarters of the metropolitan average, while ranking in the 76th percentile among all locations evaluated across the country. Construction in recent times consists of 59.0% detached dwellings and 41.0% semi-detached properties or apartments, indicating a growing selection of medium-density options that provide opportunities at different price points, ranging from conventional family properties to more economical compact options. This marks a shift from the current housing stock (where houses constitute 75.0%), showing a declining supply of developable land and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, economical housing formats. There are approximately 162 individuals for every approved residential build, suggesting a growing market. Demographic projections indicate Lurnea will add 1,897 inhabitants by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). At current construction volumes, housing supply is expected to align well with demand, creating favorable buying opportunities while potentially allowing growth to outpace current projections.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Lurnea, worth an estimated $350 million. A further 47 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.57 billion. 13 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, significant building projects, and planning changes have a major influence on regional outcomes. In total, 7 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to affect this locality. Major developments include the M5 Motorway Westbound Upgrade, Avala Apartments Miller, Milperra Community Hub by Mirvac, and Lurnea Community Hub, with the details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Milperra Community Hub by Mirvac
The Milperra Community Hub project involves transforming the former WSU Bankstown Village Campus, a 19.6-hectare site, into a mixed-use development with residential, commercial, recreational, and conservation uses. It aims to deliver diverse housing options and community enhancements for existing and future residents. Key features include up to 430 low-rise dwellings (attached terraces, semi-detached houses, and freestanding homes), over 14,400 sqm of public parks connected via footpaths and cycleways, a small neighbourhood centre with a refurbished childcare centre and a new cafe/restaurant, long-term management plan for over 2 hectares of remnant vegetation with a tree replacement ratio of 3:1, and a $5.3m contribution to Council for social and affordable housing.
M5 Motorway Westbound Upgrade
Upgrade of the M5 Motorway westbound between Moorebank Avenue and the Hume Highway to reduce congestion and improve safety. Key features include a new three-lane bridge over the Georges River and rail corridors, removal of the traffic weave, additional lanes, improved freight access, and a new shared user path for pedestrians and cyclists.
Liverpool Civic Place
A $600 million urban renewal precinct transforming the southern CBD. Stage 1, including the Yellamundie library, council chambers, and UOW Liverpool campus, opened in early 2026. The final phase, known as Helix Hub, is currently under construction. This 17-storey landmark will feature a vertical university for UOW, five floors of life sciences research space, and a nine-storey co-living residential building. It aims to integrate education, research, and industry as a catalyst for innovation in South West Sydney.
Lurnea Community Hub
State-of-the-art community precinct at Phillips Park featuring multipurpose community hub with program and meeting rooms, cafe, large function room, outdoor space and kitchen facilities supporting social, economic and recreational needs of the community
Frangipane Avenue Apartments
DA & CC-approved plus contributions-paid, shovel-ready development site comprising 32 high-quality apartments in a five-storey residential building. The development features an intelligently designed space-maximizing layout with secure basement parking and includes 50% allocation for affordable housing. Mix of 9 x 1-bedroom, 21 x 2-bedroom, and 2 x 3-bedroom apartments designed to maximize spatial flow and natural light.
Casula Health and Childcare Centre
A significant mixed-use development featuring a 114-place childcare facility and a 620 m2 medical precinct. The medical component includes 17 consultation rooms and a dedicated pharmacy. The project occupies a prime 3,562 m2 site on the Hume Highway, designed to service the growing Liverpool and Edmondson Park catchments. The site has active development approval for the combined health and education use.
The Liverpool by FYVE
A landmark 34-storey mixed-use tower in the Liverpool CBD, featuring 193 residential apartments, a 113-room boutique hotel, 6,500 sqm of A-grade commercial office space, and a ground-floor retail and dining precinct. Designed by Rothelowman, the project integrates high-quality 1, 2, and 3-bedroom homes with serviced apartments and modern business suites.
60 Hill Road Lurnea Development
Proposed residential development at 60 Hill Road Lurnea featuring modern housing options and community amenities
3,676 residents of Lurnea are employed, from a labour force of 4,154. Unemployment sits at 11.5%, with participation at 49.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,271, about 84% 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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Lurnea has a balanced labor force consisting of white-collar and blue-collar workers, with a strong presence in manufacturing and industrial categories, an unemployment rate of 11.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. In March 2026, 3,676 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 7.4% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, showing room for progress, while workforce participation was low at 49.4% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated a moderate 23.4% of employees worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction periods.
The major employment industries for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community displays a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, where the employment proportion is 2.0 times the metropolitan average. On the other hand, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented at 3.8% compared to 11.5% across the region. This primarily residential locality appears to contain few local job openings, as indicated by the mismatch between Census worker numbers and the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from regional datasets, over the year ending March 2026, employment numbers grew by 4.8% and the workforce expanded by 5.5%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. By contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and workforce growth of 1.9%, alongside a small decline in unemployment. Federal employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective future labor demand in Lurnea. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local occupation profile to model expansion patterns. While the national workforce is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce composition suggests employment in Lurnea will rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lurnea is $1,239 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $486 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,109 a year against an average of $57,593. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The suburb of Lurnea's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Lurnea's median income among taxpayers is $49,109 and the average income stands at $57,593, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $54,177 (median) and $63,537 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Lurnea all fall between the 2nd and 16th percentiles nationally.
Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 29.5% of the community (3,255 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 30.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 74.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 9th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lurnea had 2,905 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 3% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,080 a month. Rent absorbs 30.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 38.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing composition in Lurnea at the time of the latest Census consisted of 75.3% separate houses and 24.7% alternative housing options (townhouses, flats, and other types), compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% alternative types. Home ownership levels in Lurnea lagged behind the Sydney metropolitan average at 25.5%, with remaining properties held under mortgages (31.7%) or occupied by tenants (42.8%). The median monthly home loan payment in the area was significantly below the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,080, while the median weekly rental cost was $380, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,427 and $470.
Globally within Australia, mortgage costs in Lurnea are notably above the national average of $1,863, and rent prices exceed the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lurnea counted 2,905 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,187 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 16% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 77.8%, consisting of couples with children at 41.4%, couples without children at 15.5%, and single parent households at 19.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.2%, with single-person households representing 20.5% and share houses representing 1.5% of the total. The median household size of 3.2 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.3% of adults in Lurnea hold a university qualification, including 11.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,547 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 955 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 locality displays low rates of higher education, with university graduation rates (15.3%) significantly below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This indicates both a challenge and a target for educational support programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 11.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Practical and vocational qualifications are common, with 31.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (20.0%). Participation in study is high, with 36.3% of local residents enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 13.8% attending primary school, 10.6% attending high school, and 4.4% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lurnea reaches 72 stops on 31 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 analysis shows 72 transit stops in Lurnea, which are serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 31 distinct routes, delivering 3,034 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 137 meters from their nearest transit stop. Since Lurnea is mostly residential, many workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary commute method at 87% and trains accounting for 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home. A total of 23.4% of residents worked from home (2021 Census, potentially reflecting COVID-19 settings).
Service frequency averages 433 trips daily across all transit routes, which represents approximately 42 weekly trips per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
73.2% of residents in Lurnea report no long-term health condition. 9.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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Lurnea experiences notable health difficulties, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, with general health conditions common across all demographics, though slightly more concentrated in older groups, while the rate of private health insurance is low at approximately 50% of the population (~5,489 residents). This is lower than the 59.9% coverage rate in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues reported by residents were arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.0 and 6.8% of the population, respectively, while 73.2% reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and older represent 13.5% of the local population (1,489 people), which is below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Health status among older residents presents challenges, ranking lower nationally than the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
46.1% of Lurnea residents were born overseas and 64.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (15.0%) and Lebanese (13.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Lurnea ranks as one of the most culturally diverse localities in the nation, with 46.1% of residents born outside Australia and 64.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 40.6% of residents in Lurnea. The most distinct variance from the wider region is in Islam, which is practiced by 32.1% of the population, significantly exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Regarding parent birthplaces, the largest demographic segments in Lurnea are Other at 30.5% of the population, which is significantly above the regional average of 16.0%, Australian at 15.0%, and Lebanese at 13.4%, which is notably higher than the metropolitan benchmark of 2.6%.
Other notable demographic concentrations include Serbian ancestry at 1.9% of Lurnea (compared to 0.5% regionally), Samoan at 1.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Spanish at 0.9% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lurnea is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 29.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 32 years, Lurnea has a demographic profile that is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lurnea contains a larger proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (16.6%) but fewer people aged 35 - 44 (12.8%). Data collected after the 2021 Census indicates the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 13.9% to 15.5% of the population, while the 45 to 54 group has contracted from 11.0% to 10.2%. Projections suggest Lurnea's age distribution will transform by 2041, with the 15 to 24 demographic expected to grow the fastest at 23%, adding 388 residents to total 2,099, while the 35 to 44 cohort is projected to see low growth of 3%, adding only 40 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lurnea
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 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 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 — 76 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,057 at the 2021 Census → 11,035 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 (SAL12431). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.