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The median house price in Malabar is $3.46m, with units at $2.15m. House values have moved 0.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Malabar has an estimated 4,897 residents, up from 4,714 at the 2021 Census — a change of 183 people, or 3.9%. That puts 1,372 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Malabar has an estimated population of approximately 4,897, established through AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS demographic updates alongside newly verified addresses post-Census. When compared to the 2021 Census count of 4,714 people, this indicates an expansion of 183 people (3.9%). Such demographic movement stems from an estimated resident count of 4,892 determined by AreaSearch after assessing the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 6 validated new addresses logged after the Census date. Demographic concentration sits at 1,371 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide areas monitored by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary catalyst, effectively underpinning all recent net gains in the suburb of Malabar. Projections utilized by AreaSearch incorporate SA2 modelling published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline, complemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures based on 2021 where coverage is missing. Age-bracket growth trajectories derived from these datasets are projected across all locations from 2032 to 2041. Factoring in anticipated demographic changes, the suburb of Malabar is slated for above-median expansion relative to Australian statistical areas, with aggregated SA2-level forecasts anticipating an addition of 576 persons by 2041, representing a total climb of 11.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
25 new dwellings have been approved in Malabar over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, running ahead of 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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Examining ABS building approval statistics mapped across local boundaries, AreaSearch indicates that Malabar averages approximately 5 residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 25 homes approved across the last 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, including 10 so far in FY-25. In the context of recent population contraction, this rate of residential planning activity has provided sufficient volume to benefit purchasers, with new builds recording an average expected construction cost of $1,190,000, highlighting a builder emphasis on high-end, premium housing. On the non-residential front, approvals for commercial projects have reached just $60,000 this financial year, pointing to very subdued commercial construction.
Per capita residential approval volumes in Malabar track at roughly half the metropolitan level seen across Greater Sydney, positioning the locality in the 34th percentile across the country. Although building momentum has picked up lately, these constrained volumes limit purchaser options, reinforce interest in established housing stock, and sit below national averages due to site maturity and local planning boundaries. High-density and medium-density development dominates recent pipeline activity, with townhouses or apartments accounting for 83.0% alongside 17.0% detached dwellings. This shift toward compact formats provides lower-cost market entry appealing to downsizers, first-home buyers, and investors, while marking a notable departure from the prevailing stock of 62.0% houses as land availability tightens and housing preferences evolve. A ratio of around 441 people per approval underscores the market's established urban profile. According to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Malabar is anticipated to gain 571 residents by 2041. Should building output maintain its current pace, future residential additions could fall short of demographic expansion, which may intensify buyer competition and underpin upward momentum in property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Malabar, worth an estimated $5 million. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $31.7 billion. 18 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. 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 performance is fundamentally shaped by public works, strategic planning, and civil infrastructure enhancements. AreaSearch has highlighted 7 projects anticipated to influence the immediate surroundings, led by key initiatives such as the Malabar Ocean Pool Accessible Amenities Building, Jennifer St, Little Bay, Yorktown Parade and Fitzgerald Avenue Affordable Housing Redevelopment, and the Meriton Little Bay Development, with the most pertinent developments outlined below.
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Malabar Ocean Pool Accessible Amenities Building
Construction of an accessible amenities building for users of Malabar Ocean Pool and the Coastal Walkway. The scope includes unisex toilets, change cubicles, fully accessible facilities, a regraded car park, shared zones, bike racks, and landscaping designed by Sam Crawford Architects to integrate sensitively into the coastal reserve.
Google Pacific Connect - Tabua and Honomoana Cable Landing Infrastructure
Major subsea cable landing infrastructure for Google's Pacific Connect Initiative, supporting the Tabua and Honomoana transpacific cables connecting Australia to the United States, Fiji, and French Polynesia. Developed through Google's Perch Infrastructure in partnership with SUBCO, this project enhances digital resilience and international connectivity for Sydney and Australia. Construction includes horizontal directional drilling and shared landing infrastructure at Maroubra Beach.
Yorktown Parade and Fitzgerald Avenue Affordable Housing Redevelopment
Homes NSW and Bridge Housing affordable housing redevelopment replacing 33 existing dwellings with 144 new units in 6 apartment buildings (four 3-storey and two 3-4-storey). The development will feature 94 affordable homes and 50 social housing homes, a communal room, basement car parking, and landscaped open space.
Heffron Park Central Amenities Upgrade
Reconstruction of the Heffron Park Central amenities block adjacent to the netball courts in Maroubra, funded by the NSW Government under the Level Playing Field Program in association with Randwick City Council. The upgrade aims to enhance accessibility and inclusivity for community sport, providing a safe and welcoming environment for women and girls to train and compete. Features include a large change room, female dedicated bathrooms, a DDA bathroom, 5 unisex bathrooms, a referee bathroom, a sports groups storeroom, a building plant room and a council storeroom.Design finalisation ran from August to October 2025, with construction underway from October 2025 through to mid-2026.
181-191 Maroubra Road Development
Mixed-use development comprising 65 apartments over 6-7 levels with 9 commercial tenancies on the ground floor and 3 levels of basement car parking for 136 spaces. The project was approved in December 2018 but remains in pre-construction phase.
South Maroubra Coastal Walkway Extension
Upgrade of existing coastal walkway between Maroubra and South Maroubra Beaches with continuous raised boardwalk, viewing platforms, and enhanced accessibility features.
27 Jennifer Street, Little Bay
A medium-density residential development of 16 two-storey dwellings (eight detached villas and eight duplexes) with a shared basement. The project has a strong focus on ecological sustainability and architectural integration with the coastal environment.
Botany Cogeneration Plant
Withdrawn State Significant Development SSD-10373 for a thermal energy-from-waste cogeneration plant at the Opal Botany Mill site. The Suez/Veolia and Opal proposal sought to process about 165000 tonnes of residual waste per year to produce steam and electricity for the mill. The application was lodged in 2019 and withdrawn after NSW regulatory changes in 2022 effectively prohibited this type of facility at Matraville. Randwick City Council reported in March 2025 that there is currently no Matraville incinerator proposal, but opposed NSW EPA options that could create a future planning pathway for similar applications.
1,962 residents of Malabar are employed, from a labour force of 2,162. Unemployment sits at 9.3%, with participation at 49.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% 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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Malabar features a well-educated labor pool, with professional services being particularly prominent, and it recorded an unemployment rate of 9.3% alongside an estimated employment growth of 1.5% during the previous year, according to AreaSearch's compilation of statistical area information. By March 2026, the local employment figure stood at 1,962 residents, which placed the unemployment rate at 5.1%, a figure that exceeds Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1% and indicates potential for enhancement, while workforce participation remains notably lower at 49.7% relative to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census data reveals that a substantial 47.5% of residents were working from home, although this figure may reflect residual effects from the Covid-19 lockdown period.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in education & training, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical industries. Local concentration in education & training is especially notable, capturing a workforce proportion 1.5 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the industrial footprint is modest, with manufacturing employing 3.1% locally versus 5.7% across the region. A comparison between Census working figures and the resident population highlights a comparatively small base of local employment opportunities within the immediate area. AreaSearch evaluation of statistical datasets from the ABS and SALM indicates that over the 12-month timeframe, local jobs grew by 1.5% while the labor pool expanded by 1.8%, lifting the unemployment level by 0.3 percentage points. This diverged from Greater Sydney, which recorded 1.9% employment growth, a 1.9% expansion in its labor force, and a slight reduction in joblessness. Looking ahead, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide perspective on structural labor demand in Malabar across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to climb by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industry trajectories vary widely. Weighting these sector forecasts against the occupational profile of Malabar indicates potential resident employment expansion of 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (noting this illustrative weighting model does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Malabar is $1,790 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $820 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,024 a year against an average of $72,885. The average runs 40% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 records from the ATO for financial year 2023 analyzed by AreaSearch show the suburb of Malabar recording a median taxable income of $52,024 and an average of $72,885, surpassing national benchmarks while trailing the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures as of March 2026 stand at roughly $57,393 for median earnings and $80,407 for the average. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings sat near the 52nd percentile nationwide.
A notable 26.9% of local residents (1,317 individuals) earn in the $4000+ bracket, contrasting with Greater Sydney where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier is largest at 30.9%. Financial disparity is evident across Malabar, where 31.3% face tighter budget conditions alongside 36.2% taking in high weekly incomes. Residential outlays account for 16.5% of earnings, yet healthy pay levels position disposable income at the 52nd percentile, with the locality positioned in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Malabar had 1,333 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 62% detached houses and 26% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $150 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,900 a month. Rent absorbs 8.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 50.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that standalone houses constitute 62.0% of residential structures in Malabar, with remaining formats (including semi-detached residences, units, and 'other' dwellings) representing 38.1%, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across Sydney metro. Outright property ownership in Malabar reached 37.3%, comfortably outperforming metropolitan levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 26.9% and rental housing comprised 35.8%. Typical mortgage payments stood at a median of $3,900 monthly, significantly exceeding the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427 as well as the Australian figure of $1,863. Conversely, median weekly rents of $150 were well below both the metropolitan level of $470 and the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Malabar counted 1,333 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 20% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic landscape is anchored by family units representing 68.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 35.9%, couples without children at 20.4%, and single parent families at 10.8%. Other household arrangements account for 31.3%, predominantly single-person occupancies at 29.9% and group homes at 1.7%. At 2.6 people, the local median household size sits slightly below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.6% of adults in Malabar hold a university qualification, including 24.4% with a bachelor degree and 12.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 23.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 673 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,081 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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Attainment of higher education qualifications in the locality presents room for growth, as the university qualification rate of 38.6% falls well short of the 54.6% standard seen across the SA4 region, highlighting a key target for skill development initiatives. Among tertiary credentials, Bachelor degrees are held by 24.4% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational and technical pathways are heavily represented, with 36.0% of the population aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (23.6%). Student engagement is prominent locally, with 45.2% of residents undertaking formal studies.
Within this learning population, 15.1% are attending secondary education, 14.8% are in primary education, and 8.0% are enrolled in tertiary education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Malabar reaches 69 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 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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Transit infrastructure in Malabar encompasses 69 operational transport stops accommodating bus services across 11 separate routes, generating a combined total of 1,698 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility across the network is exceptional, placing locals a median 127 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood, commuter journeys are predominantly outbound, with private vehicles serving as the primary travel choice at 89%, alongside 5% utilizing buses. Households maintain an average vehicle ownership of 1.3 per dwelling, while 47.5% of the workforce reported working from home in the 2021 Census, which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 circumstances.
Daily network activity averages 242 trips across the route network, translating to roughly 24 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
68.1% of residents in Malabar report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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 for residents of Malabar reflect favorable conditions overall, with AreaSearch research on chronic ailments and mortality tracking closely with countrywide norms; typical conditions remain infrequent across the wider populace, although showing elevated rates in elderly, vulnerable demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is substantial, covering approximately 56% of the population (~2,729 people), relative to 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney. Among diagnosed medical conditions in the area, arthritis and mental health conditions are most prevalent, affecting 8.6% and 7.9% of residents respectively, whereas 68.1% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% for Greater Sydney.
Stronger health results are observed among those under-65. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.3% of local residents (1,092 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%, but ranking below national averages relative to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.1% of Malabar residents were born overseas and 20.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.5%) and Australian (20.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Malabar outpaces most comparable markets, with 27.1% of residents born abroad and 20.1% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the predominant faith, accounting for 64.4% of the population. Notably, Judaism demonstrates a pronounced local presence at 1.8% of residents, in contrast to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Ancestral backgrounds based on parental country of birth show English leading in Malabar at 23.5% of the community, followed by Australian at 20.9% and Irish at 10.5%. Distinct regional variations also appear across other heritages, with higher proportions observed for French at 1.6% (against 0.5% regionally), Hungarian at 0.7% (against 0.3%), and Russian at 0.7% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Malabar is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 24.6% 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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Demographically, the suburb of Malabar leans toward mature, post-family households. Updated estimates to August 2026 reveal that 29.7% of the populace belongs to the middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), compared with 22.6% in Greater Sydney, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise only 23.7%, trailing the broader metropolitan level of 31.4%. AreaSearch records a median age of 46 as at August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census, which stood 9 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 and higher than the national figure of 38 at that same Census.
Following the Census, middle aged and young retiree cohorts decreased from 31.1% to an estimated 29.7%. Looking forward to 2041, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) are forecast to drive the bulk of expansion, increasing by 473 residents (43%) to total 1,565, while younger adult cohorts alongside children and young adults are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Malabar
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 last month all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,714 at the 2021 Census → 4,897 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL12462). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.