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The median house price in Marsden Park is $1.24m, with units at $880k. House values have moved 5.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Marsden Park has an estimated 24,083 residents, up from 14,610 at the 2021 Census — a change of 9,473 people, or 64.8%. Growth has averaged 15.3% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 1,117 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. That puts 1,867 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 population in the suburb of Marsden Park stands at approximately 24,083, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with 1,117 validated new addresses identified following the Census. This represents an expansion of 9,473 people (64.8%) compared to the 14,610 residents counted in the 2021 Census. The updated total builds on an estimated resident population of 22,254 established by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside post-Census address validations. With 1,866 persons per square kilometer, the area maintains a density ratio higher than the national benchmark across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outperforming both New South Wales (7.3%) and Greater Sydney, the suburb of Marsden Park established itself as a regional growth leader through its 64.8% post-2021 Census surge. Inflow from interstate migration served as the primary catalyst, delivering around 85.0% of recent population additions, while overseas arrivals and natural increase likewise provided positive contributions. Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, form the foundation of AreaSearch modelling across SA2 locations, supplemented where needed by NSW State Government SA2 projections issued in 2022 with a 2021 base year. These aggregated age-cohort growth rates are extended across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic modelling indicates exceptional forward momentum that ranks in the top 10 percent of AreaSearch study areas. Specifically, the suburb of Marsden Park is projected to expand by 9,846 persons over the 16 years, representing a 33.3% overall gain across the forecast period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,377 new dwellings have been approved in Marsden Park over the past five years, an average of 475 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 20 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 468 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 211, well below 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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Dwelling approval figures from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Marsden Park recorded an average of roughly 475 residential approvals annually, delivering an estimated 2,377 new dwellings across the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, municipal tallies show 211 approvals. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 4.9 new residents arrived for every dwelling built, causing underlying demand to substantially outpace newly constructed supply. This imbalance typically exerts upward pressure on home prices and sharpens buyer competition, with incoming stock reflecting an average expected construction cost of $508,000.
In addition, commercial building approvals have reached $3.0 million this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of local development. Per capita building activity in Marsden Park exceeds that of Greater Sydney by 77.0%, which provides prospective buyers with expanded options even as local construction rates have moderated in recent times. This elevated pace outstrips national figures and reflects strong developer confidence across the precinct. Detached houses constitute 76.0% of recent builds while townhouses and apartments make up 24.0%, continuing the local tradition of spacious suburban housing tailored to families. Nonetheless, this balance marks a departure from established stock, which sits at 98.0% houses, signaling both land scarcity for subdivision and evolving market appetite for more accessible and diversified dwelling configurations. Development capacity shows approximately 92 people per dwelling approval, pointing to an expanding residential footprint. Projections derived from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Marsden Park will add 8,014 residents through to 2041. Supported by current building volumes, incoming residential development is expected to satisfy buyer demand effectively, fostering supportive market conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating population gains above existing projections.
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Marsden Park, worth an estimated $4 billion. A further 20 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $31.7 billion. 12 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development 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 economic and urban performance remains closely tied to infrastructure investments, planning frameworks, and major development activity. AreaSearch has pinpointed 24 projects positioned to influence the district, including key undertakings such as Somi Residences, Elara Place (New Neighbourhood), CDC Data Centre Campus Marsden Park, and Vertex Industrial Estate, with the most consequential initiatives highlighted below.
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Elara Place (New Neighbourhood)
Elara Place is the newest neighbourhood within Stockland's Elara masterplanned community at Marsden Park. The precinct is delivering around 800 additional homes with lots generally ranging from 250 to 570 square metres. Civil works and housing construction are progressing, with ongoing land releases supporting continued expansion of the wider Elara community. The neighbourhood includes a central linear park, walking and cycling links, and direct access to Yiraaldiya National Park, while benefiting from nearby schools, parks and the future Marsden Park Strategic Centre.
Halcyon Gables
Halcyon Gables is Stockland's first NSW land lease community, delivering 231 architecturally designed manufactured homes for over-60s across 12 hectares within the broader Gables masterplanned community in Sydney's Hills district. The gated community features resort-style facilities including a wellness centre with heated mineral pool, gym, sauna, pickleball courts, bowling green, and a recreational clubhouse with library and cinema. Construction began in 2024 and the first stage of 91 homes is welcoming its first residents in early 2026, with homes priced from around 1.07 million to 1.55 million dollars.
CDC Data Centre Campus Marsden Park
Largest data centre campus in Southern Hemisphere. 504 megawatt ICT capacity across six four-storey buildings with 24 data halls each. Construction began October 2024.
Somi Residences
Somi Residences is a family-friendly residential community in Sydney's fast-growing North-West featuring 156 dwellings across multiple stages. The estate includes a mix of architecturally designed 3, 4, and 5 bedroom houses and townhouses with modern features, situated close to St Luke's Catholic College, Marsden Park Public School, and well-connected to Riverstone and Schofields Railway Stations.
Newpark
Masterplanned residential community in Marsden Park delivering 3,000+ lots with parks, open space, paths and a future school. Staged land and home-and-land packages are selling with ongoing civil works and home construction across the estate.
West Schofields Precinct Rezoning
State-led rezoning of the West Schofields Precinct in Sydney's North West Growth Area. The revised proposal enables approximately 2,300 new homes above the Probable Maximum Flood level, a new primary school, local centre, open space, and conservation areas. Exhibition concluded in January 2026 and is under final assessment.
Richmond Road - M7 Motorway to Townson Road
Upgrade of approx. 2.2 km of Richmond Road to increase capacity and safety between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road. Scope includes widening to six lanes, a new northbound flyover from the M7/Rooty Hill Rd North off-ramp to Richmond Road, intersection upgrades, new pedestrian crossings and shared paths, and replacement of the Bells Creek bridge with separated paths.
Marsden Park Logistics Estate
Development of a new 16,000sq m warehouse and office facility for Orrcon Steel, as part of the estate's second stage.
9,639 residents of Marsden Park are employed, from a labour force of 9,878. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 62.4%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 21,503, about 89% 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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Labour force metrics compiled by AreaSearch for Marsden Park highlight a qualified workforce, substantial representation across professional services, and an unemployment rate of only 2.4%. As of March 2026, 9,639 local residents are actively employed. While the local jobless rate sits 1.7% under the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%, labour force participation remains lower at 62.4% relative to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census findings recorded 46.0% of workers operating from home, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions at the time. Resident employment centers primarily around health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and retail trade.
Marsden Park displays a notable industry concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, holding an employment share 1.6 times that of the broader region. By contrast, education & training accounts for only 6.5% of the local workforce, compared to 8.9% across Greater Sydney. Comparisons between resident workers and local job counts from the Census indicate that employment opportunities within the immediate locality remain constrained. Aggregated ABS and SALM figures evaluated by AreaSearch show that over the 12 months to March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 9.4% alongside a 10.0% reduction in employed persons, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% expansion in its labour force, alongside a minor reduction in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future demand across Marsden Park over five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Weighting these sector forecasts against the local workforce profile suggests Marsden Park employment could increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, serving as an illustrative model that does not incorporate localized population shifts.
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Median household income in Marsden Park is $2,722 a week (about $142,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,131 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,561 a year against an average of $77,215. 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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ATO postcode figures aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Marsden Park with a median taxpayer income of $65,561 and an average taxpayer income of $77,215, placing it well above the national standard while comparing with Greater Sydney medians of $60,817 and averages of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated income levels to roughly $72,327 (median) and $85,184 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions local household, personal, and family incomes between the 87th and 94th percentiles across the country.
In terms of earnings brackets, the largest segment includes 38.1% of residents (9,175 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional pattern where 30.9% sit within that tier. Furthermore, 42.8% of households earn weekly incomes above $3,000, underpinning robust purchasing capacity. Residential outlays account for 21.2% of earnings, yet strong wages sustain disposable income at the 90th percentile, supported by a SEIFA income placement in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Marsden Park had 4,175 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 68% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $570 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,900 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. 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 latest Census, the housing inventory in Marsden Park consisted of 97.5% separate houses and 2.5% other residential formats such as apartments and semi-detached units, contrasting with Greater Sydney where houses represented 55.9% and other dwellings made up 44.1%. Full home ownership was comparatively low at 10.6%, with remaining homes occupied under a mortgage (68.0%) or tenanted (21.4%). Typical mortgage payments stood at a median of $2,900 monthly, exceeding the Sydney metro figure of $2,427 and the Australian benchmark of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Marsden Park reached $570, surpassing both the metropolitan standard of $470 and the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Marsden Park counted 4,175 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,882 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 65% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 9% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 89.6% of households in the area, led by couples with children at 64.5%, childless couples at 17.7%, and single parent households at 6.6%. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 10.4%, consisting of single-person households at 9.1% and group accommodations at 1.2%. The median household size is 3.4 persons, which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.4% of adults in Marsden Park hold a university qualification, including 31.8% with a bachelor degree and 15.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 13.4% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,990 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,072 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 Marsden Park outpace broader state and national benchmarks, as 49.4% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared with 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the community effectively for knowledge-intensive sectors. Qualifications are led by bachelor degrees at 31.8%, postgraduate credentials at 15.4%, and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational training accounts for 24.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, comprising certificates (13.4%) and advanced diplomas (10.6%). Engagement in learning is substantial throughout the community, with 34.5% of locals actively enrolled in education programs.
This cohort includes 15.1% attending primary schools, 6.9% in secondary schools, and 5.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Marsden Park reaches 83 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Marsden Park contains 83 active public transit stops accommodating bus services across 18 separate routes, which combine to provide 1,167 passenger services each week. Proximity to transit infrastructure is strong, with typical walking distances measuring 196 meters to the closest stop. Outward commuting characterizes the suburb, with private vehicles serving 84% of commuters while rail accounts for 12%. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.5 per dwelling, tracking above the regional norm. In addition, 46.0% of local workers reported working remotely during the 2021 Census, a metric subject to pandemic circumstances at the time.
Bus network operations average 166 services each day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 14 trips per stop on a weekly basis.
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84.6% of residents in Marsden Park report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 2.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Evaluations of mortality rates and chronic health patterns by AreaSearch highlight favorable overall health outcomes across Marsden Park, characterized by minimal incidence of standard chronic conditions among younger demographics. Approximately 57% of the population (~13,830 people) maintains private health insurance cover, relative to 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney. Asthma and diabetes represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 5.1 and 4.1% of the community respectively, while 84.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 6.6% of the population (1,589 people), below the 15.5% share observed throughout Greater Sydney.
Health indicators for older residents remain above average, although they track below the national standing achieved by the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
54.2% of Marsden Park residents were born overseas and 60.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (21.3%) and Filipino (12.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Marsden Park, where 60.1% of residents speak a language other than English in their homes and 54.2% were born abroad. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 42.5% of the local population. A significant demographic feature is the concentration of Hinduism, which accounts for 26.3% of community members compared with 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Ancestry records reflecting parental countries of birth identify Other as the leading group at 24.7% (compared to 16.0% regionally), followed by Indian ancestry at 21.3% (against 3.6% regionally) and Filipino background at 12.6% (relative to 2.0% across the region).
Additional overrepresented backgrounds include Maltese at 1.3% (versus 1.0%), Samoan at 1.1% (versus 0.5%), and Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.9% (versus 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Marsden Park is 33, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 24.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographic data through August 2026 shows that the suburb of Marsden Park possesses a comparatively youthful demographic composition relative to Greater Sydney. Children and young adults aged 0 - 24 represent 41.6% of the community compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 6.6% compared to 15.5% regionally. The estimated median age reached 33 as at August 2026, rising from 32 at the 2021 Census, which remained below the Greater Sydney median of 37 and national median of 38 at that Census. The share of residents aged 25 - 44 decreased from 43.1% at the Census to an estimated 36.3%.
Within younger brackets, children aged 0 to 4 declined from 11.7% to an estimated 8.7%, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 18.3% to 20.4%, leaving the younger base without an offsetting increase. Looking toward 2041, the 0 - 24 cohort is projected to absorb the bulk of growth by expanding by 5,223 residents (52%) to reach 15,242 people. The most rapid rate of expansion is forecast for cohorts aged 45 - 64, rising 77% to 6,744 individuals, while the young to middle-aged adult demographic is expected to diminish over the period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Marsden Park
9 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 9 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. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 8 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 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 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,117 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,610 at the 2021 Census → 24,083 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 (SAL12515). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.