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The median house price in Melonba is $1.27m, with units at $960k. House values have moved 15.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Melonba has an estimated 9,307 residents, up from 1,439 at the 2021 Census — a change of 7,868 people, or 546.8%. 2,606 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. That puts 1,439 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 population releases and address changes verified by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Melonba has a population of approximately 9,307 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 7,868 residents (546.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 1,439 residents. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 8,921, estimated by AreaSearch analyzing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 2,606 validated new addresses post-Census. Consequently, the local density is 1,438 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch.
The expansion rate of 546.8% since the 2021 census outperformed the state average of 7.1% and the Greater Sydney region, making the suburb a regional leader. This growth was mainly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 85.0% of the population increase, though natural growth and overseas arrivals were also positive contributors. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are adopted for each SA2. For areas lacking this data, NSW Government SA2 projections from 2022 (using 2021 as the base year) are utilized. Age bracket growth rates from these sources are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Melonba is projected to experience extraordinary gains that place it in the top 10 percent of the country, adding 20,702 residents by 2041 based on these aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total expansion of 218.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,924 new dwellings have been approved in Melonba over the past five years, an average of 584 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 63 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 447 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 78% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 220, 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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Based on building approvals from the ABS allocated to local areas, the suburb of Melonba averaged approximately 584 new home approvals annually, with 2,924 dwellings approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 202 during the current FY-26. Dwellings averaged 2.7 new residents annually over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating strong demand that supports property values. Developers are focusing on the upscale segment, with new homes constructed at an average value of $483,000. Conversely, commercial approvals stood at $995,000 for the current financial year, showing limited commercial development.
Per resident, the suburb of Melonba displays 1410.0% more development activity than Greater Sydney, giving purchasers more options even though activity has slowed recently. This rate is far higher than the national average, indicating robust builder confidence. Detached houses comprise 78.0% of new construction, while townhouses or apartments make up 22.0%, maintaining the suburban character with free-standing homes that appeal to buyers wanting space. This marks a clear change from the current housing stock, which consists of 99.0% houses, showing a decline in vacant land and reflecting changing household needs for diverse and affordable properties. The area has approximately 25 individuals for each approved dwelling, pointing to a growing market. Future forecasts suggest the suburb of Melonba will add 20,314 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Considering current building trends, the supply of new housing is expected to satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting population growth above current forecasts.
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 25 current infrastructure and development projects close to Melonba, worth an estimated $25.5 billion. 14 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and development updates have a major impact on area performance. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects that are expected to affect the suburb. Key developments include Somi Residences, Stockland The Gables Masterplanned Community, Gables Public School and Preschool, and the M12 Motorway (Western Sydney Airport Motorway), with details on the most relevant projects provided 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.
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.
The Gables Sports Precinct
Major community sports precinct within Stockland's The Gables masterplanned community. The project includes two Hockey Australia compliant synthetic hockey fields, multipurpose courts for basketball, netball, tennis and futsal, an amenities building, skate park, playground, fitness zone, off-leash dog park, pathways and supporting public open space. Construction progressed through 2025 with the precinct becoming a key recreation hub for the growing community.
M12 Motorway
The M12 Motorway is a 16-kilometre, toll-free dual-carriageway providing the primary access to the Western Sydney International Airport. The project features 17 bridges, a grade-separated interchange at the airport, and an extensive shared user path for pedestrians and cyclists. It integrates with the M7 and The Northern Road, utilizing innovative 'Connecting with Country' designs including the Great Emu in the Sky sculpture.
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 Marsden Park Data Centre Campus
The Marsden Park Campus is set to become the largest data centre campus in the southern hemisphere, providing over 504 MW of planned capacity with scalability towards 1 GW. The facility is designed to support high-density AI and liquid cooling workloads with 24/7 on-site security and Tier IV equivalent resiliency to support the growing digital economy in Western Sydney.
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.
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.
7,167 residents of Melonba are employed, from a labour force of 7,294. Unemployment sits at 1.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% 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 6,203, about 67% 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes the suburb of Melonba, with the technology sector exceptionally well represented. The unemployment rate is just 1.7%, and employment grew by an estimated 20.7% over the past year based on statistical area aggregations. In March 2026, 7,167 local residents were employed. The unemployment rate is 2.4% below the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is exceptionally high at 115.5% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census records show that 48.2% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic lockdowns.
The main employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance. Local representation in health care & social assistance is particularly strong, standing at 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, builders and construction workers are underrepresented at 6.3% compared to the regional benchmark of 8.6%. The comparison between the working population and residents indicates that this residential suburb offers few local jobs. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region shows that in the year to March 2026, local employment grew by 20.7% and the labor force expanded by 20.9%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney experienced employment and labor force growth of 1.9% alongside a slight drop in unemployment. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide context for local demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment for the suburb of Melonba should grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, using a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Melonba is $2,859 a week (about $149,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,266 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $72,786 a year against an average of $85,712. 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 figures from postcode statistics for the financial year 2023 show that taxpayers in the suburb of Melonba had a median income of $72,786 and an average income of $85,712. These figures are among the highest nationwide, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, local incomes are estimated at $80,298 (median) and $94,557 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Melonba rank in the 93rd to 95th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 44.7% of residents (4,160 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, compared to 30.9% regionally. High-income earners are also prominent, with 44.7% earning more than $3,000 weekly, showing strong community purchasing power. Housing costs absorb 21.7% of income, yet high earnings keep disposable income in the 92nd percentile, and the local SEIFA income score is in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Melonba had 428 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 87% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 5% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,835 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the dwelling mix in the suburb of Melonba consisted of 99.1% houses and 0.9% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and flats, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership lagged metropolitan levels, standing at 4.5%, while the bulk of properties were mortgaged (87.3%) or rented (8.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,835 was much higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427. Similarly, the median weekly rent was $600 compared to $470 in the metropolitan area. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Melonba counted 428 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,768 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 65% are couples with children, more than in 100% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 2% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 95.3% of households in the suburb of Melonba, consisting of couples with children at 65.4%, couples without children at 25.9%, and single parents at 4.9%. Non-family households represent 4.7%, with single-person households at 2.4% and group homes at 1.4%. The median household size of 3.3 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
58.8% of adults in Melonba hold a university qualification, including 39.6% with a bachelor degree and 16.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 10.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,345 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,086 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 qualifications in the suburb of Melonba are higher than broader averages, with 58.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based jobs. Bachelor degrees are held by 39.6% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education is held by 22.5% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (10.9%). Enrollment in education is strong, with 32.5% of the population studying.
This includes 14.1% in primary schools, 5.9% in high schools, and 4.8% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Melonba reaches 20 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 320 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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Public transport analysis shows 20 active transit stops in the suburb of Melonba, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 10 routes that provide 1,603 weekly passenger trips. Access is good, with residents living an average of 320 meters from the nearest stop. As this is mainly a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area. Private cars are the main transport method at 77%, with 19% of commuters using trains. Households average 1.5 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A high 48.2% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.
Services average 229 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 80 weekly trips at each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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88.1% of residents in Melonba report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 1.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 outcomes in the suburb of Melonba are excellent, according to mortality and chronic illness assessments, with young people showing low rates of common health issues. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 61% of residents (5,654 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and diabetes are the most common chronic conditions, affecting 5.2% and 2.9% of residents. Meanwhile, 88.1% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over make up 3.0% of the population (279 people), which is below the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Senior health outcomes are above average, though they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
60.8% of Melonba residents were born overseas and 69.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (25.2%) and Filipino (15.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Melonba is highly multicultural, with 60.8% of residents born outside Australia and 69.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 36.8% of the population. Hinduism has a significant presence at 28.2%, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. For parental ancestry, the main heritages in the suburb of Melonba are Other at 28.3% (above the regional average of 16.0%), Indian at 25.2% (above the regional average of 3.6%), and Filipino at 15.4% (above the regional average of 2.0%).
Other heritages show differences: Maltese represents 0.9% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Sri Lankan represents 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Spanish represents 0.5% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Melonba is 32, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 26.9% 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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With a median age of 32 years, the population in the suburb of Melonba is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is a higher concentration of residents aged 35 - 44 (26.0%) but fewer aged 65 - 74 (2.1%). The proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 is higher than the national average of 14.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows the median age rose from 31 to 32 years. Notable shifts include the 15 to 24 age bracket rising from 7.6% to 11.6% and the 45 to 54 cohort increasing from 6.6% to 10.4%.
Conversely, the 25 to 34 group fell from 23.9% to 15.3%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 11.9% to 9.0%. Modeling indicates the age structure will change by 2041, with the 15 to 24 age bracket projected to grow by 479%, adding 5,171 residents to total 6,251.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Melonba
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 2,606 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,439 at the 2021 Census → 9,307 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 (SAL12573). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.