Chart Color Schemes
This analysis uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, which can materially differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when sharing the same name.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
est. as @ -- *
2021 Census | -- people
The median house price in Melrose Park (NSW) is $2.48m, with units at $799k. House values have moved 5.4% a year compounded over five years.
Curious about local property values? Filter the chart to assess the volume and appreciation (including resales) trends and regional comparisons, or scroll to the map below view this information at an individual property level.
Find a Recent Sale
Sales Detail
Melrose Park (NSW) has an estimated 5,445 residents, up from 2,059 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,386 people, or 164.4%. Growth has averaged 21.7% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 494 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 4,254 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.
Detail
According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count of the suburb of Melrose Park (NSW) is estimated to be approximately 5,445 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 3,386 people (164.4%) from the 2,059 people recorded during the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on a resident count of 5,441 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with an extra 494 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density ratio of 4,253 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top 10% of all national locations evaluated by AreaSearch and highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 164.4% expansion rate since the 2021 census outstripped the state average of 7.1% as well as Greater Sydney, positioning the suburb as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this population expansion was overseas migration, which was responsible for about 79.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch employs projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this information, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are used. Growth percentages for different age cohorts derived from these datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, the suburb of Melrose Park (NSW) is projected to experience exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of all statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch. The area is forecast to gain 4,667 persons by 2041 according to collective SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 85.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
710 new dwellings have been approved in Melrose Park (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 142 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 26 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 136 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 7% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 939, running ahead of 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.
Detail
Analysis of ABS building approvals compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Melrose Park averages approximately 142 approved dwellings annually, culminating in an estimated 710 approved homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 861 during the current FY-26. Because an average of 4.8 new residents arrive each year per built dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand outpaces new supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition. The average value of these new builds is $455,000, which is slightly higher than the regional average and points to a focus on premium projects.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals totaling $2.5 million have been registered this financial year, emphasizing the residential nature of the suburb. Recent residential additions comprise 7.0% detached houses and 93.0% townhouses or apartments. This preference for denser living options offers more affordable entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing mix, which stands at 64.0% houses, showing that developable sites are becoming scarcer and reflecting evolving lifestyles alongside the demand for diverse, cost-effective housing. Melrose Park exhibits key features of a growth sector with about 21 people per dwelling approval. Demographic predictions indicate that Melrose Park will add 4,662 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Construction activity is keeping pace reasonably well with this forecasted expansion, though buyers may face heightened competition as the population grows.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Melrose Park (NSW)
Loading development applications…
| Lodged | Address | Description | Type | Distance | Status |
|---|
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Melrose Park (NSW), worth an estimated $8.82 billion. A further 79 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $77.6 billion. 27 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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.
Detail
Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and construction have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects likely to affect the area. Notable projects include Melrose Central, Bennelong Sports Centre, Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Enabling Works - Melrose Park to Wentworth Point Bridge, and Rivea Rydalmere, with the list below highlighting the most relevant ones.
Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE SEARCH
Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.
Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Melrose Central
Melrose Central is a major mixed-use precinct within the Melrose Park North urban renewal area, featuring 494 apartments across six towers. The development sits above a 30,000 sqm retail podium that serves as the new Melrose Park Town Centre, including a full-line Coles, childcare, and a medical centre. It is designed as a transit-oriented hub, situated directly at a future stop for Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail.
Melrose Park Urban Renewal Precinct (North)
A 30-hectare transformation of a former industrial site into a smart-city precinct. The North precinct is being led by Sekisui House Australia and Deicorp, delivering approximately 6,000 apartments. Key features include the Melrose Central retail town centre, over 5 hectares of parklands, a new public school (Melrose Park High School), and integration with Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2. Major stages currently under construction or reaching completion in 2026 include Aeris (Stage 6), Dawn (Stage 5), and Melrose Central.
Melrose Park High School
A new high school being delivered by School Infrastructure NSW to accommodate growth in Melrose Park. The project includes 31 new classrooms, including 3 support classrooms, a multi-purpose hall, library, outdoor learning areas, and open play spaces. As of April 2026, construction is well underway with structural works nearing completion and enrolment open for Year 7 and 8 students starting in 2027.
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Enabling Works - Melrose Park to Wentworth Point Bridge
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 enabling works are delivering the first 1.3 km of new light rail alignment, including a 320 m public and active transport bridge over the Parramatta River between Melrose Park and Wentworth Point. The bridge will carry light rail, buses, pedestrians and cyclists, improve cross-river access for growing communities, and form part of the future 10 km Stage 2 light rail route to Sydney Olympic Park.
Dawn Melrose Park
Stage 5 of the $5 billion Melrose Park masterplan, a joint venture between Sekisui House Australia and Hankyu Hanshin Properties. Features 368 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments plus penthouses across six low-rise buildings (6-10 storeys). Designed by GroupGSA, it includes rooftop gardens, a large central courtyard spanning almost two hectares, and sustainability initiatives including energy networks and app-based management. Located less than 150m from the future Melrose Park Town Centre and adjacent to Central Park.Construction commenced November 2025, built by Decode. Part of a broader urban renewal delivering 5,500 homes, mixed-use town centre, 50,000sqm of green space, and future Melrose Park High School.
Melrose Park Urban Renewal Precinct
A 30-hectare urban renewal precinct transforming former industrial land in Sydney's north-west into a mixed-use community. The masterplan will deliver over 5,500 homes, a 30,000sqm town centre (Melrose Central, expected to open July 2026), and 50,000sqm of green open space. Stage 4 (Melrose Park Village, 421 apartments) is complete. Stage 5 (Dawn, 368 apartments) broke ground in November 2025, with completion expected mid-2027. Stage 6 (Aeris) received development approval in 2025 with construction commencing late 2025.Melrose Park High School is under construction for 1,000-plus students, targeted to open 2027. Over $216 million in planning contributions committed to local and state infrastructure. Future Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will serve the precinct directly.
Melrose Central
Melrose Central is a $700 million mixed-use town centre spanning the 55-hectare Melrose Park urban renewal precinct. The project features six residential towers with 494 apartments above a 30,000 sqm four-level retail and lifestyle podium. The hub includes a major supermarket, a 4,700 sqm Asian-inspired street food precinct, childcare, medical centre, and gym. It is strategically located at the future Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 stop. Structural works are progressing rapidly with completion targeted for late 2026.
Melrose Park High School
Construction is progressing on the new Melrose Park High School. The project will deliver 31 classrooms including 3 support classrooms, a hall, library, outdoor learning spaces, landscaping and open play space. The school is planned to open for Day 1 Term 1 2027 with Year 7 and Year 8 initially, supporting the rapidly growing Melrose Park urban renewal precinct. Foundation Principal Georgina Koufos has been appointed and enrolments for 2027 have opened.
4,375 residents of Melrose Park (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 4,512. Unemployment sits at 3.0%. 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. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
Detail
Melrose Park has a highly qualified workforce, with a strong contingent in professional services, an unemployment rate of just 3.0%, and a 20.2% estimated rise in employment over the past year based on compiled statistical area data. In March 2026, 4,375 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.1% lower than the 4.1% rate in Greater Sydney. Workforce participation is exceptionally high at 97.3% compared to the 69.1% average for Greater Sydney. Census responses show that 46.9% of residents worked from home, although this figure should be viewed in light of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Meanwhile, the accommodation & food sector employs only 4.8% of local workers, which is below the Greater Sydney average of 5.8%. A ratio of 0.9 workers for every resident at the Census indicates plenty of local job opportunities. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, employment rose by 20.2% and the labor force expanded by 19.9% during the year ending March 2026, leading to a 0.2 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment and labor force growth of 1.9% each, with a marginal drop in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Melrose Park. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary greatly by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment mix suggests Melrose Park should see employment increases of 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration and excludes local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Melrose Park (NSW) is $2,182 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $973 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,734 a year against an average of $74,292. 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.
Detail
Taxpayer data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that income levels in the suburb of Melrose Park are above the national average. Taxpayers in the suburb of Melrose Park have a median income of $57,734 and an average income of $74,292, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $63,692 for the median and $81,959 for the average as of March 2026. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes all rank in the 76th percentile nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 34.1% of residents (1,856 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the metropolitan average of 30.9% in this bracket. High earners are also prominent, with 31.7% earning more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to strong purchasing power. High housing costs take up 17.7% of income, but strong earnings keep disposable income in the 74th percentile, and the SEIFA income ranking puts the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Melrose Park (NSW) had 745 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 64% detached houses and 31% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
Detail
At the time of the latest Census, residential structures in Melrose Park consisted of 64.4% houses and 35.6% other options like semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other options. Home ownership stood above the Sydney metro average at 30.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (42.2%) or renters (27.2%). The median monthly mortgage cost of $2,600 was higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $490 compared to Sydney metro's $470. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Melrose Park are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Melrose Park (NSW) counted 745 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,970 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 21% 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.
Detail
Families make up the majority of households at 75.8%, consisting of 40.4% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.2%, with single-person households representing 21.1% and group households making up 2.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people matches the average for Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.3% of adults in Melrose Park (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 28.9% with a bachelor degree and 12.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 15.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 175 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,092 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
Detail
Educational achievements in Melrose Park are well above broader averages, with 44.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational lead positions the community well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (12.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational skills are also prominent, with 28.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (15.7%). Enrolment in education is high, with 31.6% of residents currently studying.
This consists of 9.7% in primary school, 8.6% in high school, and 6.4% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Melrose Park (NSW) reaches 22 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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.
Detail
Analysis of local public transport shows 22 active bus stops in Melrose Park. These stops are served by 12 different routes, which provide 1,349 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 139 meters from their nearest stop. Most residents travel out of the suburb to work, with cars being the main transport method at 80%, followed by train at 9% and bus at 6%. Car ownership averages 1.3 vehicles per home. A high 46.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may be due to COVID-19 rules.
Service frequency averages 192 daily trips across all routes, which equals roughly 61 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
78.6% of residents in Melrose Park (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
Detail
Health data shows excellent results for Melrose Park based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality and chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health issues across all ages and private health insurance coverage at approximately 56% of the population (~3,064 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 5.0% and 4.8% of residents. Meanwhile, 78.6% of residents reported having no medical issues compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The suburb has 7.8% of its population aged 65 and older (424 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Health outcomes for local seniors are very good, though they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.6% of Melrose Park (NSW) residents were born overseas and 43.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (17.2%) and English (15.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Melrose Park shows a high level of cultural diversity, with 41.6% of the population born outside Australia and 43.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religion, followed by 57.7% of residents, compared to 49.2% in Greater Sydney. In terms of parental country of birth, the top three ancestries are Chinese at 17.2% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 8.4%, English at 15.4%, and Australian at 14.9%. There are also differences in other groups, with Korean overrepresented at 6.4% of Melrose Park (vs 1.1% regionally), Lebanese at 2.5% (vs 2.6%), and Italian at 5.5% (vs 3.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Melrose Park (NSW) is 33. That is 4 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 41.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
Detail
Melrose Park has a median age of 33, making it younger than Greater Sydney at 37 and Australia at 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Melrose Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (27.0%) and fewer aged 65 - 74 (4.7%). The proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.6%. The median age has dropped by 3.7 years from 37 to 33 since the 2021 Census. Specifically, the 25 to 34 age group increased from 14.4% to 27.0% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age group rose from 15.9% to 18.2%.
In contrast, the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 13.4% to 10.0%, and the 45 to 54 group fell from 13.3% to 9.9%. Demographic models project that by 2041, the age profile will change, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 1,500 people (102%) from 1,470 to 2,971.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Melrose Park (NSW)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | May 2026 3 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 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 — 494 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,059 at the 2021 Census → 5,445 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 (SAL12574). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.