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The median house price in Manly Vale is $2.90m, with units at $1.02m. House values have moved 0.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Manly Vale has an estimated 6,870 residents, up from 6,389 at the 2021 Census — a change of 481 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 3,616 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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Following assessment of ABS demographic releases for the broader region, alongside fresh residential addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Manly Vale has an estimated population of approximately 6,870 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 481 individuals (7.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 6,389 residents. The development is deduced from a resident headcount of 6,839, computed by AreaSearch after analyzing the June 2025 ABS ERP publication, combined with 80 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 3,615 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quarter of all Australian locations tracked by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Manly Vale outpaced the SA3 area (3.7%) as well as the SA4 territory with its 7.5% expansion since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional growth leader. The demographic gains in the area were chiefly supported by arrivals from abroad, which accounted for roughly 95.0% of the overall population rise in recent years. AreaSearch implements the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 locations lacking this coverage, AreaSearch incorporates the NSW State Government projections at the SA2 level, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. The age bracket growth rates derived from these datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, expansion is projected to match the bottom national quartile, with the suburb of Manly Vale forecast to add 10 residents by 2041 under the aggregated SA2 models, showing a marginal contraction of 0.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
153 new dwellings have been approved in Manly Vale over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That places the area in the 54th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval statistics distributed from regional files, Manly Vale typically records around 30 residential properties gaining development consent annually. This amounts to approximately 153 dwellings authorized during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 25 approved during the current phase in FY-26. A ratio of 2.1 people entered the locality for each newly built home during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating strong occupant demand that underpins local real estate values. Furthermore, new residential constructions carry an average estimated value of $794,000, signaling a clear developer preference for high-end, premium properties.
Manly Vale registers 59.0% higher building approval volume per capita than Greater Sydney, offering prospective purchasers plenty of choices despite a slowdown in development speed recently. Modern construction is composed of 81.0% freestanding houses and 19.0% medium-to-high-density options such as townhouses and apartments, preserving the classic low-density feel of the area while catering to buyers who desire larger family environments. Interestingly, builders are generating a higher proportion of detached homes than the historical baseline shows (34.0% at the Census), highlighting sustained demand for traditional houses despite wider high-density trends. With a ratio of roughly 277 residents for every single approved dwelling, the local building sector continues to evolve. As local population numbers are projected to stay steady or decline, Manly Vale will likely experience reduced pressure on the housing supply, potentially generating favorable purchasing conditions for buyers.
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 $4.79 billion. 17 are already under construction and 17 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 performance is heavily shaped by updates to infrastructure, major construction works, and planning policies. AreaSearch has identified a total of 4 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include the North Manly Recreation Site Redevelopment, Balgowlah Village Shopping Centre Refurbishment, Lawrence Street Shoptop Housing, and the first stage of the Balgowlah RSL Club Master Plan renovations, with the following list highlighting those of greatest interest.
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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.
The Strand - Balgowlah
Luxury collection of 12 oversized 3- and 4-bedroom apartments with rooftop terraces directly opposite North Harbour Reserve, developed by the Toga Group. The development appears to be in the pre-construction or planning phase.
The Alba
A collection of eight super premium, three-bedroom single-level residences designed exclusively for over-60s, featuring lush landscaping, luxe features, private patios with outdoor kitchens, and basement parking with a central lift. Each residence includes a Tesla battery, EV charging, and 5 kW of solar.
4,107 residents of Manly Vale are employed, from a labour force of 4,240. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 73.5%. 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 5,467, 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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Manly Vale is characterized by a highly qualified resident workforce, particularly within the technology field, alongside a low unemployment rate of 3.1% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 1.6%, according to AreaSearch regional data. In March 2026, the employed resident count reached 4,107, while the local jobless rate sat 1.0% lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%. Labor force participation is relatively robust at 73.5% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a substantial 50.5% of the working population operated from home, though this figure reflects temporary pandemic lockdown conditions.
The primary employment fields for local residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The suburb is highly specialized in the professional & technical services category, representing 1.3 times the regional average share. In contrast, health care & social assistance exhibits a smaller footprint, accounting for 11.6% of local jobs compared to the regional standard of 14.1%. This largely residential community appears to provide a modest volume of local employment opportunities, as shown by the relationship between the Census workplace count and the resident worker population. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region indicates that the 12-month period experienced a 1.6% rise in employment alongside a 2.1% expansion of the labor force, which lifted the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Sydney registered a job increase of 1.9% and a labor force expansion of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decrease. The national employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future hiring trends in Manly Vale. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate employment trajectories. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment composition of Manly Vale indicates that local jobs are set to grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population changes.
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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 show that incomes in Manly Vale are positioned in the highest national tiers, featuring a median of $69,542 and an average of $128,312. These figures compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $76,719 for the median and $141,554 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual earnings in Manly Vale are positioned in the top percentiles nationwide, ranging from the 85th to the 88th percentiles.
The primary income group comprises 31.9% of residents (2,191 people) who fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which is comparable to the wider region where this segment accounts for 30.9%. A substantial 37.6% of the population earns in excess of $3,000 per week, indicating affluent pockets that support local business activity. High housing expenses absorb 18.5% of earnings, yet strong wages ensure that disposable income remains at the 81st percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
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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The composition of housing in Manly Vale at the time of the latest Census consisted of 33.7% detached houses and 66.3% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, duplexes, and apartments. This is in contrast to the metropolitan Sydney split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, the home ownership rate in Manly Vale was lower than the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 24.3%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (34.2%) or occupied by tenants (41.5%). The typical monthly mortgage obligation in the suburb was $2,625, exceeding the Sydney metropolitan median of $2,427.
Similarly, the median weekly rent was recorded at $550, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney. On a national level, Manly Vale's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Manly Vale counted 2,473 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,659 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 make up the majority of households at 67.9%, consisting of 32.0% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 9.9% single-parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 32.1%, with lone-person households accounting for 28.0% and group houses making up 4.2%. The median household size is 2.4 residents, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average 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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Educational outcomes in Manly Vale are well above national and state baselines, with 45.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This high level of academic achievement positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-sector jobs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical and trade credentials are also common, with 28.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 13.3% and certificates at 15.5%.
Engagement in learning is highly prevalent, with 29.1% of local residents enrolled in an educational institution. This population includes 10.0% attending primary school, 7.0% in high school, and 5.1% pursuing higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Manly Vale reaches 53 stops on 73 routes, timetabled for about 5,800 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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Analysis of transit options shows 53 active public transport stops operating in Manly Vale, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 73 separate routes, providing a total of 5,814 weekly passenger journeys. Public transport access is highly rated, with residents situated an average of 112 meters from their closest stop. As the area is predominantly residential, the majority of working residents travel elsewhere for employment. Private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 74%, followed by buses at 11% and walking at 6%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 0.9 per household, which is below the metropolitan standard.
A significant 50.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit services average 830 runs per day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 109 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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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Health indicators demonstrate positive trends across Manly Vale, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality data and the prevalence of long-term conditions. Younger age cohorts, in particular, exhibit low rates of common illnesses. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 77% of the population (5,318 people) holding private policies, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequently reported medical conditions in the suburb are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.0% and 6.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 75.3% of the population reported no chronic medical issues, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.9% of the population (1,023 people), and while health profiles for this older demographic are favorable, they rank lower nationally than the overall local population.
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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Manly Vale displays greater cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 22.6% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 37.3% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 43.0% of the population. The most prominent deviation from regional averages is found in Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the local population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in Manly Vale are English at 27.5% (well above the metropolitan average of 19.0%), Australian at 20.7%, and Other at 11.5%.
Notable differences also appear in other ethnic groups: French ancestry is overrepresented at 1.0% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Hungarian at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%), and Spanish at 0.8% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Manly Vale is 38. 28.6% 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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The median age of 38 years in Manly Vale is similar to the Greater Sydney median of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the Greater Sydney region, Manly Vale has a higher proportion of residents in the 45 - 54 age bracket (14.9%) but a lower share of youth in the 15 - 24 range (11.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 8.9% to 11.8% of the population, and the 55 to 64 group has grown from 10.2% to 11.3%.
Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 cohort has decreased from 16.6% to 14.7% and the 5 to 14 age group has fallen from 12.8% to 11.4%. By 2041, demographic shifts will alter the local age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 65% (139 people), increasing from 212 to 352. This aging trend is prominent, with seniors aged 65+ making up 96% of the projected population growth. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 25 to 34 and 45 to 54 age brackets.
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 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 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 May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,389 at the 2021 Census → 6,870 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 (SAL12486). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.