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The median house price in Matraville is $2.90m, with units at $1.10m. House values have moved 4.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Matraville has an estimated 10,709 residents, up from 9,925 at the 2021 Census — a change of 784 people, or 7.9%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 140 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 2,725 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS demographic updates for the wider region and address updates verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Matraville has an estimated population of 10,709 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 784 individuals (7.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 9,925 individuals. This adjustment is derived from a resident population count of 10,693 estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), combined with 140 validated new addresses added since the Census date. With these numbers, the local population density stands at 2,724 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Matraville in the top quartile of all Australian locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Matraville's 7.9% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the state average of 7.1%, establishing it as a regional growth leader. This population rise was driven mostly by arrivals from overseas, which accounted for approximately 83.0% of the total demographic gains in recent times. For projecting future patterns, AreaSearch incorporates the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are applied. The age-bracket growth trends from these data sets are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the suburb of Matraville is projected to experience a population expansion slightly below the national median for statistical areas. Specifically, the population is set to grow by 462 persons by 2041 based on combined SA2-level data, which represents an overall growth of 4.2% over the course of 16 years.
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295 new dwellings have been approved in Matraville over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 64 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 20% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 51, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch calculations of ABS building approvals allocated from regional statistical records, Matraville averages approximately 59 home approvals annually, amounting to an estimated 295 residential properties over the course of the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, there have been 47 approvals registered. Given that an average of 1.9 individuals relocated to the area for each completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the relationship between housing supply and resident demand appears well-proportioned, supporting stable market conditions. However, recent statistics indicate this metric has risen to 5 individuals per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, highlighting the growing appeal of the area alongside potential housing constraints.
Development initiatives carry an average building value of $639,000, indicating that builders are prioritizing high-end projects in the upscale segment. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $609,000 this financial year, emphasizing the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood. Recent residential construction is composed of 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% medium-to-high density options like apartments or townhouses. This pivot toward higher-density options offers more affordable entry points and appeals to individuals downsizing, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the established housing landscape, which is currently made up of 48.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of open development lots while answering changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. With a ratio of approximately 227 people for every approved residential project, Matraville exhibits a growing real estate market. Demographic projections indicate that Matraville is set to add 446 residents by 2041, looking at the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Considering established construction trends, incoming housing supply appears well-positioned to satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Matraville, worth an estimated $393 million. A further 79 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $32 billion. 19 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and council planning policies are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 14 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Botany Cogeneration Plant (Matraville), the Finucane Reserve Upgrade, the Yorktown Parade and Fitzgerald Avenue Affordable Housing Redevelopment, and the MOD 6 Chlorine Liquefaction Plant, with the following index highlighting the most relevant initiatives.
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Botany Cogeneration Plant
Withdrawn State Significant Development SSD-10373 for a thermal energy-from-waste cogeneration plant at the Opal Botany Mill site. The Suez/Veolia and Opal proposal sought to process about 165000 tonnes of residual waste per year to produce steam and electricity for the mill. The application was lodged in 2019 and withdrawn after NSW regulatory changes in 2022 effectively prohibited this type of facility at Matraville. Randwick City Council reported in March 2025 that there is currently no Matraville incinerator proposal, but opposed NSW EPA options that could create a future planning pathway for similar applications.
Heffron Park Central Amenities Upgrade
Reconstruction of the Heffron Park Central amenities block adjacent to the netball courts in Maroubra, funded by the NSW Government under the Level Playing Field Program in association with Randwick City Council. The upgrade aims to enhance accessibility and inclusivity for community sport, providing a safe and welcoming environment for women and girls to train and compete. Features include a large change room, female dedicated bathrooms, a DDA bathroom, 5 unisex bathrooms, a referee bathroom, a sports groups storeroom, a building plant room and a council storeroom.Design finalisation ran from August to October 2025, with construction underway from October 2025 through to mid-2026.
Google Pacific Connect - Tabua and Honomoana Cable Landing Infrastructure
Major subsea cable landing infrastructure for Google's Pacific Connect Initiative, supporting the Tabua and Honomoana transpacific cables connecting Australia to the United States, Fiji, and French Polynesia. Developed through Google's Perch Infrastructure in partnership with SUBCO, this project enhances digital resilience and international connectivity for Sydney and Australia. Construction includes horizontal directional drilling and shared landing infrastructure at Maroubra Beach.
Yorktown Parade and Fitzgerald Avenue Affordable Housing Redevelopment
Homes NSW and Bridge Housing affordable housing redevelopment replacing 33 existing dwellings with 144 new units in 6 apartment buildings (four 3-storey and two 3-4-storey). The development will feature 94 affordable homes and 50 social housing homes, a communal room, basement car parking, and landscaped open space.
181-191 Maroubra Road Development
Mixed-use development comprising 65 apartments over 6-7 levels with 9 commercial tenancies on the ground floor and 3 levels of basement car parking for 136 spaces. The project was approved in December 2018 but remains in pre-construction phase.
Malabar Ocean Pool Accessible Amenities Building
Construction of an accessible amenities building for users of Malabar Ocean Pool and the Coastal Walkway. The scope includes unisex toilets, change cubicles, fully accessible facilities, a regraded car park, shared zones, bike racks, and landscaping designed by Sam Crawford Architects to integrate sensitively into the coastal reserve.
Finucane Reserve Upgrade
Upgrade of the playground and surrounding parkland at Finucane Reserve including new play equipment, rubber soft-fall surfacing, connecting footpaths, seating, picnic facilities, bike racks, accessible drinking bubbler, tree planting and remediation of asbestos-containing material. The design was informed by students from Soldiers Settlement Public School. Council records indicate works were completed in late September 2025.
Portal Matraville
Two-level multi-storey warehouse and distribution facility of approximately 19,757 sqm with heavy-duty floor loading, corporate offices, EV charging and a minimum 4-Star Green Star rating. Practical completion Q2 2024. Asset acquired by Cabot Properties in Sep 2024.
5,281 residents of Matraville are employed, from a labour force of 5,728. Unemployment sits at 7.8%, with participation at 64.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Matraville is characterized by a highly educated workforce with a significant proportion of professionals, an unemployment rate of 7.8%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch regional data aggregation. As of March 2026, 5,281 local residents are employed, while the local unemployment rate is 3.7% higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, indicating potential for labor market optimization. Furthermore, workforce participation is somewhat lower than average, standing at 64.8% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census records show that a substantial 38.9% of the working population operated from home, though this figure likely reflects the influence of COVID-19 health restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The community displays a marked concentration in education & training, where the employment proportion is 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, accounting for 8.9% of workers compared to the Greater Sydney average of 11.5%. Although there are local employment options nearby, a large portion of the working population appears to travel outside the area for employment, based on the ratio of local working residents to the overall population size. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw employment expand by 2.9% while the total labor force grew by 2.0%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.8 percentage points. This trend differed from Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force expanded by 1.9%, and the unemployment rate decreased slightly. National employment projections from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on prospective local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to project local trends. Although national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by sector. Aligning these industry-level projections with the local employment distribution suggests Matraville's employment base will expand by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population projections.
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Median household income in Matraville is $2,075 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $865 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,879 a year against an average of $76,885. The average runs 40% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year show that income levels in the suburb of Matraville are exceptionally high on a national scale, with a median of $54,879 and an average of $76,885. This is lower than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to roughly $60,543 for the median and $84,820 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Matraville generally rank around the 65th percentile across Australia.
Income distribution details show that the largest bracket comprises 25.5% of residents (2,730 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns with regional patterns where 30.9% fall into this same range. A substantial 34.4% of earners make more than $3,000 per week, pointing to affluent segments that support local retail and business. High housing costs take up 18.2% of income, yet strong local earnings ensure disposable income remains at the 67th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income score falls in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Matraville had 3,459 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 48% detached houses and 21% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,817 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing inventory in Matraville consisted of 47.7% separate houses and 52.3% alternative housing types such as semi-detached homes, townhouses, and apartments, compared to Greater Sydney's mix of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% alternative formats. Home ownership rates in Matraville were noticeably higher than the Greater Sydney average at 32.6%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (31.9%) or occupied by tenants (35.5%). The median monthly cost for mortgage repayments locally was significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average at $2,817, while the median weekly rent stood at $480, compared to $2,427 and $470 respectively for Greater Sydney.
On a national level, Matraville's mortgage costs are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Matraville counted 3,459 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,732 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 74.0%, consisting of couples with children at 38.5%, couples without children at 19.9%, and single parent households at 13.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.0% of the total, with single-person living arrangements at 23.0% and group households representing 3.2%. The median household size of 2.7 individuals is identical to the Greater Sydney average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.9% of adults in Matraville hold a university qualification, including 20.8% with a bachelor degree and 8.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 458 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,016 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 attainment levels in Matraville are lower than regional averages, with 30.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. This difference suggests opportunities for further academic and professional training. Bachelor degrees represent the most common tertiary qualification at 20.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational training is also common, with 31.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 20.4%. A high proportion of residents are active students, with 30.4% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This enrollment consists of 9.7% in primary school, 8.6% in high school, and 5.8% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Matraville reaches 60 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 4,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport records show 60 active passenger stops operating in the suburb of Matraville, consisting of various bus options. These stops are connected to 28 distinct routes, which combine to support 4,456 weekly passenger journeys. Commuter convenience is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 163 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential focus of the area, most workers travel outside the suburb for employment. Private cars remain the primary mode of travel at 83%, followed by buses at 8%. Households own an average of 1.2 vehicles per dwelling.
A substantial 38.9% of residents worked from home, based on the 2021 Census, which likely reflects pandemic conditions. Service frequency averages 636 journeys daily across all public transport routes, which represents approximately 74 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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71.9% of residents in Matraville report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Matraville residents show strong health metrics based on AreaSearch's analysis of local mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with low rates of common health issues observed in both younger and older cohorts. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very high, encompassing approximately 57% of the local population (~6,136 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent health conditions recorded locally, affecting 7.3 and 6.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 71.9% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is particularly healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 19.0% of the population (2,034 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Older residents experience good health outcomes, with national rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.6% of Matraville residents were born overseas and 30.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.0%) and Australian (17.7%). 3.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Matraville exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 36.6% of residents born outside Australia and 30.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 62.5% of the population. The most prominent religious variance is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 3.8% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in Matraville are English at 18.0% of the population, Australian at 17.7%, and Other at 13.7%. Notable deviations from regional averages are also present in other ethnic backgrounds: Russian ancestry is represented at 1.1% of Matraville's population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Hungarian ancestry at 0.6% (compared to 0.3%), and French ancestry at 1.0% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Matraville is 42. 25.1% 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 42 years in Matraville is much higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is also older than the Australian median of 38 years. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 14.5% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 9.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 11.6% to 15.3% of the local population, whereas the 55 to 64 bracket has contracted from 13.0% to 11.5%. Long-term projections for 2041 point to major demographic shifts in Matraville.
The 85+ bracket is expected to increase by 77% (205 people), growing from 267 to 473. On the other hand, the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Matraville
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 4 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 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 140 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,925 at the 2021 Census → 10,709 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 (SAL12534). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.