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The median house price in Manly Vale is $2.85m, with units at $1.05m. House values have moved 0.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Manly Vale has an estimated 6,868 residents, up from 6,389 at the 2021 Census — a change of 479 people, or 7.5%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 95.0% of that increase. That puts 3,615 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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The suburb of Manly Vale currently holds an estimated population of 6,868 as of Aug 2026, according to ABS population updates and new addresses confirmed by AreaSearch. This figure represents a gain of 479 residents, which is a 7.5% increase over the 2021 Census count of 6,389 people. The updated total comes from combining a resident population estimate of 6,837, derived from AreaSearch's review of the ABS ERP data released in June 2025, with 80 newly validated addresses recorded after the Census date. At this population level, the suburb of Manly Vale achieves a density of 3,614 persons per square kilometer, ranking it within the upper quartile among national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 7.5% rise observed since the 2021 census outpaced growth in the SA3 area (3.7%) and the SA4 region, establishing the suburb of Manly Vale as a leading growth area. Recent population expansion has been largely attributed to overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 95.0% of total population increases during the most recent periods. Projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year), supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases (using 2021 as a base year) wherever coverage is absent. These combined age-specific trajectories are similarly extended across all districts from 2032 to 2041. Looking at demographic expectations over this timeframe, model outputs point toward a slight contraction, forecasting the suburb of Manly Vale to shed 48 persons by 2041. Even so, certain age brackets will expand, most prominently the 65 to 74 demographic, which is expected to gain 132 people. Further particulars are provided in the age section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
162 new dwellings have been approved in Manly Vale over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 77% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 36, 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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Examining ABS residential approval statistics aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Manly Vale averages approximately 32 approved dwellings each year. Over the five-year span between FY-21 and FY-25162 residences received planning permission, alongside 36 approvals recorded to date during FY-25. Solid underlying demand helping uphold property values is underscored by an influx of 2.5 people per year for every newly approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). Furthermore, with average construction costs reaching $857,000 per dwelling, residential developers are visibly targeting higher-end, upmarket projects. On a per-capita basis, building activity in Manly Vale surpasses Greater Sydney by 50.0%, providing purchasers with broader selection.
The pipeline of recent approvals is comprised of 77.0% standalone homes and 23.0% attached dwellings, preserving the neighbourhood's traditional family-oriented character and catering to purchasers in search of roomy houses. Interestingly, builders are supplying a larger share of detached residences than the historical baseline of 34.0% at Census, indicating enduring appetite for free-standing family properties even as wider urban consolidation unfolds. Overall, a ratio of around 223 people per dwelling approval characterizes this evolving market. Given that the local population is projected to either plateau or contract, housing demand pressures in Manly Vale are likely to soften, potentially opening up favourable conditions for prospective purchasers.
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 Manly Vale. A further 37 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.8 billion. 16 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Local capital works, major development schemes, and public works programs play a major role in shaping neighbourhood outcomes. AreaSearch has highlighted 4 principal projects positioned to influence the surrounding district. Prominent developments include the North Manly Recreation Site Redevelopment, Balgowlah Village Shopping Centre Refurbishment, Lawrence Street Shoptop Housing, and the Balgowlah RSL Club Renovations (Stage 1 of Master Plan), with specific details outlined below.
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Freshwater Beach Masterplan
A multi-stage revitalization of the Freshwater Beach coastal precinct. Following the 2026 completion of major playground upgrades and a timber lookout deck, current works focus on Stage 4a: the construction of a new standalone public amenities building. This facility includes family change rooms, accessible toilets, and outdoor showers to improve inclusivity and visitor experience at the southern end of the beach.
Balgowlah Village Shopping Centre Refurbishment
Internal refurbishment and tenant remix program at the former Stockland Balgowlah shopping centre. Stockland sold the 12,802 square metre centre to private developer Revelop in March 2024 for 155 million dollars and the asset was rebranded Balgowlah Village following a community naming vote. Revelop has publicly ruled out site redevelopment, including any additional residential tower, and confirmed the strategy is to refresh the interior, refurbish public areas and introduce new fresh food and dining tenancies.Revelop and the centre's own channels describe the transformation as well underway, with new food and beverage tenants such as The Kitchen launching promotions through mid-2026. The centre forms the retail podium of an existing mixed use precinct that already includes 240 apartments above the shopping floors, a car park and Fitness First Platinum gym, and is anchored by Coles, Harbord Growers Market and around 70 specialty stores. An earlier major expansion development application lodged under previous owner Invesco was refused by the Sydney North Planning Panel in 2021 due to traffic, building height and setback concerns and is no longer being progressed.
Seaforth Village Masterplan & Redevelopment
A proposed mixed-use village centre redevelopment of the existing Seaforth shopping strip, featuring a new full-line supermarket, specialty retail, dining precinct, medical centre, childcare facility, and improved public domain with laneways and plazas. Developed by Celeste Property, the project aims to transform the ageing centre into a contemporary neighbourhood hub serving the Northern Beaches community.
North Manly Recreation Site Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the former North Manly Bowling Club site into a Centre of Excellence for Men's and Women's Gymnastics & Trampoline Sports. The development application was approved in August 2024.
Totem Road Precinct - Balgowlah Heights
Boutique collection of 28 luxury townhouses and apartments in Balgowlah Heights by Pallas Group, with completion due mid-2026. The project consists of two separate residential buildings.
Two Tides, Manly
Five-storey, $100 million luxury residential and retail development featuring 24 premium apartments (15 two-bedroom, 6 three-bedroom, and 3 penthouses) above a ground-floor retail space. Designed by SJB Architects, the building draws inspiration from Manly's coastal character. Construction commenced in June 2025 by ULTRA Building Co, with completion expected in Q2 2027. It includes a central landscaped 'Tidal Garden' and features like basement parking.
Northern Beaches Coast Walk
A 36km continuous coastal walking trail linking Manly to Palm Beach, integrating existing paths with new boardwalks, stairs, and viewing platforms. Recent milestones include the completion of the Robert Dunn Reserve segment and ongoing construction works on the McKillop Park boardwalk and the Whale Beach to Palm Beach connection to enhance pedestrian safety and environmental protection.
34-35 South Steyne (Whitewater)
Redevelopment of the former Whitewater Restaurant site into a four-storey boutique commercial and retail building. The project delivers three levels of premium beachfront commercial office suites above ground-floor retail and dining, featuring rooftop solar, EV charging, and end-of-trip facilities. Designed by SJB, the development revitalizes a prominent beachfront corner in Manly.
4,101 residents of Manly Vale are employed, from a labour force of 4,234. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 73.2%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 5,468, about 80% 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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The local labour pool in Manly Vale exhibits elevated educational credentials, distinguished by notable participation in the tech industry, a jobless rate of just 3.1%, and annual job growth estimated at 1.5% via AreaSearch statistical area datasets. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,101, keeping unemployment 1.0% below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while the participation rate remained healthy at 73.2% compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records showed that 50.5% of working locals operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident workers are primarily concentrated in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.
Local representation in professional & technical roles is particularly pronounced, registering at 1.3 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 11.6% of local employment, trailing Greater Sydney's 14.1%. Given the suburb's largely residential footprint, local job opportunities within its borders appear limited when comparing Census workplace destinations against the resident worker headcount. Examining combined ABS and SALM figures over the year leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 1.5% while the overall workforce expanded by 2.0%, which caused the jobless rate to tick upwards by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labour pool expand by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor reduction in unemployment. Looking ahead, national forecasts issued by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 give useful perspective on prospective employment trends for Manly Vale. Across the country, total headcount is projected to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over a decade, though industry trajectories vary considerably. Weighting these sectoral projections against Manly Vale's specific workforce distribution suggests local job numbers could rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (representing a baseline illustrative model that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Manly Vale is $2,351 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,158 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,542 a year against an average of $128,312. The average runs 85% 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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According to the latest ATO postcode datasets released for financial year 2023 by AreaSearch, Manly Vale's median taxable earnings sit at $69,542, while the average reaches $128,312. These figures rank among the highest percentiles in Australia, well above the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% increase in line with the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $76,719 (median) and $141,554 (average). Census 2021 metrics confirm that personal, family, and household earnings all sit between the 85th and 88th percentiles nationally.
A substantial 31.9% of local earners (2,190 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely mirroring the wider regional proportion of 30.9%. Financial strength is further highlighted by the 37.6% of households bringing in more than $3,000 weekly, fostering robust local retail power. Even with residential costs absorbing 18.5% of gross earnings, strong personal remuneration keeps net disposable income in the 81st percentile, placing the district into the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Manly Vale had 2,473 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 34% detached houses and 62% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,625 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. 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, Manly Vale's housing stock consisted of 33.7% standalone houses and 66.3% other dwellings (comprising apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), contrasting with Sydney metro where standalone houses made up 55.9% and other dwellings accounted for 44.1%. Full homeownership sat at 24.3%, trailing the broader Sydney metro proportion, while 34.2% of residences were being paid off under a mortgage and 41.5% were tenanted. Typical monthly mortgage repayments stood at $2,625, exceeding the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while weekly median rents reached $550 against $470 across Sydney metro.
Across the country, local home loan commitments significantly exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and local rental costs sit well above the nationwide baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Manly Vale counted 2,473 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,658 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 67.9%, with couples with offspring representing 32.0%, childless couples making up 25.0%, and single-parent homes comprising 9.9%. The remaining 32.1% of households are non-family arrangements, primarily consisting of single-occupant dwellings at 28.0% alongside shared group homes at 4.2%. On average, homes accommodate a median of 2.4 people, which is more compact than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.3% of adults in Manly Vale hold a university qualification, including 30.9% with a bachelor degree and 10.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 15.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,817 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,128 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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Tertiary attainment among residents in Manly Vale is well above broader standards, as 45.3% of individuals aged 15 and over hold university degrees, compared with 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile equips the local workforce effectively for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent 30.9% of qualifications, complemented by postgraduate degrees at 10.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Furthermore, practical and trade capabilities are widely held, with 28.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 13.3% holding advanced diplomas and 15.5% holding certificates. Community participation in learning is substantial, with 29.1% of residents actively pursuing formal education.
Broken down across tiers, 10.0% attend primary school, 7.0% are enrolled in high school, and 5.1% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Manly Vale reaches 53 stops on 73 routes, timetabled for about 6,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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The public transit network in Manly Vale encompasses 53 operational stops, comprising various bus services. These facilities are linked by 73 unique bus routes that provide 6,076 passenger departures every week. Local transit connectivity is strong, with residents living a median distance of 112 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most commuters travel out of the area, with private motor vehicles accounting for 74% of trips, bus transit carrying 11%, and 6% of journeys completed on foot. Private car availability averages 0.9 per household, sitting below regional averages, while 50.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home according to the 2021 Census during COVID-19 conditions.
Across all operating routes, transit schedules deliver an average of 868 daily services, which translates to roughly 114 weekly departures at each individual stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.3% of residents in Manly Vale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 77.4% 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality metrics and chronic illness incidence show favorable well-being indicators across Manly Vale, with younger age groups showing exceptionally low occurrences of common ailments. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is widespread, encompassing approximately 77% of all inhabitants (5,317 people). This rate comfortably eclipses both the Greater Sydney proportion of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the two most prevalent diagnosed issues in the community, affecting 6.6% and 7.0% of the population, respectively. Concurrently, 75.3% of inhabitants reported having no chronic medical conditions, slightly higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 14.7% of the locality (1,009 people); while their health markers outperform wider benchmarks, their relative national standing is somewhat lower than that of the broader local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.3% of Manly Vale residents were born overseas and 22.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.5%) and Australian (20.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural variety in Manly Vale outpaces most comparable markets, with 37.3% of residents born abroad and 22.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity constitutes the leading religious affiliation, held by 43.0% of locals. Among minority religious traditions, Judaism shows a distinctive presence at 0.3% of the community, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental birthplaces, the three most common backgrounds in Manly Vale are English ancestry at 27.5% (substantially higher than the 19.0% regional level), Australian ancestry at 20.7%, and Other backgrounds at 11.5%. Other cultural communities also register elevated local shares relative to regional numbers, including residents of French descent at 1.0% (vs 0.5% regionally), Spanish descent at 0.8% (vs 0.6%), and Hungarian heritage at 0.5% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Manly Vale is 38. 29.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age breakdown in the suburb of Manly Vale closely mirrors Greater Sydney across major cohorts, with the widest disparity standing at 3.8 percentage points. The median age is an estimated 38 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census reading and 1 year older than Greater Sydney's Census benchmark of 37. The most visible shift since the Census has occurred across the 25 - 44 bracket, which dipped from 33.2% to an estimated 31.5% of the community. Looking ahead to 2041, senior and retired demographics (65+) will account for the bulk of population growth, rising by 295 residents (29%) to reach 1,305 individuals, while counts for younger age brackets, children, and young-to-middle-aged adults are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Manly Vale
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 80 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,389 at the 2021 Census → 6,868 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 (SAL12486). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.