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The median house price in Merrylands is $1.44m, with units at $540k. House values have moved 6.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Merrylands has an estimated 36,317 residents, up from 32,472 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,845 people, or 11.8%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years, faster than 77% of areas nationally. 1,555 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. That puts 5,396 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Merrylands has an estimated count of around 36,317 residents, established through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside post-Census address additions. This indicates an expansion of 3,845 people (11.8%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 32,472 people. This shift draws on an estimated resident population of 36,296 determined by AreaSearch following the release of June 2025 ABS ERP figures, combined with 1,555 validated new addresses logged after the Census date. Living density sits at 5,396 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb in the highest 10% of nationwide territories reviewed by AreaSearch and highlighting the intense demand for local land.
The suburb of Merrylands outperformed both the state benchmark (7.3%) and Greater Sydney with its 11.8% expansion pace since the 2021 census, establishing itself among the leading growth localities in the broader area. International arrivals served as the primary demographic engine, delivering roughly 66.0% of recent population additions. Projections compiled by the ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are applied across individual SA2 divisions by AreaSearch, with NSW State Government SA2 modelling published in 2022 (benchmarked to 2021) supplying figures where required. Age-bracket expansion trajectories from these datasets are likewise incorporated for every sector between 2032 and 2041. Looking toward long-term demographic paths, the suburb of Merrylands places in the upper quartile across Australian statistical sectors for projected gains, with aggregated SA2-level figures pointing to a rise of 9,977 persons by 2041, representing an overall increase of 27.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,127 new dwellings have been approved in Merrylands over the past five years, an average of 425 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 371 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 14% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 580, 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.
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Building approval statistics compiled from ABS data by AreaSearch show that approximately 425 residential dwellings receive approval annually in Merrylands. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, around 2,127 homes obtained approval, with 580 sanctioned to date across FY-25. The market demonstrates healthy equilibrium with an influx of 1.8 new residents per approved dwelling annually throughout the 5 financial years from FY-21 through FY-25, reinforcing steady conditions. Furthermore, newly constructed residences carry an average building cost of $378,000, coming in underneath regional figures and pointing to cost-effective construction options.
Meanwhile, $43.8 million in non-residential commercial approvals during this financial year signals robust commercial construction activity. Residential construction pipelines show that detached houses account for 14.0% of approvals, whereas medium and high-density formats comprise 86.0%. This emphasis on higher-density built forms creates accessible options for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It represents a marked shift from existing residential stock, where standalone houses currently make up 49.0%, reflecting tightening urban land reserves alongside shifting buyer budgets and residential needs. With a ratio near 72 people per approval, the locality displays characteristics typical of an active growth corridor. Projections based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release indicate that Merrylands will add 9,956 residents up to 2041. Provided current construction volumes persist, newly delivered residential supply is positioned to satisfy buyer demand comfortably, preserving supportive conditions for purchasers and enabling population expansion to potentially outperform baseline 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 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Merrylands, worth an estimated $3.08 billion. A further 98 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $79.4 billion. 28 are already under construction and 57 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.
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Civic upgrades, planning frameworks, and major building programs play a decisive role in shaping local community growth. AreaSearch has identified 85 notable projects with the potential to influence the surrounding district. Significant undertakings include The Gladstone Village - Stage 3, Central Quarter Merrylands, Evolve Housing Merrylands Social and Affordable Housing, and Cardinal Gilroy Village Redevelopment - 45 Barcom Street, with core initiatives itemized in the subsequent overview.
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Evolve Housing Merrylands Social and Affordable Housing
A 236-home social and affordable housing development delivering 23 social housing dwellings and 213 affordable homes close to Merrylands railway station and town centre. The project is funded through the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility and National Housing Accord Facility. Financial close has been achieved, the project is progressing toward delivery with completion expected during 2027.
Cardinal Gilroy Village Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the existing Cardinal Gilroy Village to provide 460 independent living units, a 153-bed residential aged care facility, community facilities, and non-residential uses across 17 buildings ranging from 2 to 6 storeys on a 7.44 hectare site.
4-6 Sherwood Road Mixed-Use Development
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a 7-storey mixed-use development comprising ground floor commercial spaces, 55 residential apartments, rooftop communal open space, and two levels of basement parking.
Central Quarter Merrylands
A mixed-use development featuring 194 modern apartments across 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations, accompanied by a three-level retail and commercial precinct including cafes, shops, childcare, and wellness services adjacent to Merrylands train station.
Merrylands Central Mixed-Use Development Site
A prime 3,278 sqm mixed-use development site located in the Merrylands Town Centre. Currently held by Cumberland City Council, the site is being offered for sale via Expressions of Interest closing May 13, 2025. It features E2 Commercial Centre zoning with potential for a landmark project reaching 115.5 metres in height and approximately 27,863 sqm of Gross Floor Area (GFA). The site is positioned to become the tallest development in the region, suitable for shop top housing, commercial premises, or build-to-rent projects.
The Gladstone Village - Stage 3
Final stage of The Gladstone Village masterplanned precinct in Merrylands, delivering 303 apartments across three buildings ranging from 12 to 17 storeys and six ground-floor neighbourhood shops. Located on 4-4A Terminal Place and part of 5 and 7 McLeod Road, the stage completes a 2.5-hectare mixed-use precinct of approximately 1,100 apartments with over 4,000sqm of retail and more than 2,500sqm of open space including the largest public park in the Merrylands town centre. Development consent was granted by the Sydney Central City Planning Panel on 13 June 2024.Designed by PTW Architects with landscape architecture by Land and Form Studio.
173 Pitt Street Shop-Top Housing Development
Proposed construction of a 13 storey shop-top housing development comprising a ground level retail tenancy and 125 residential apartments above with 2 levels of basement parking. The project may have been combined with adjacent properties at 171-173 Pitt Street based on recent development listings in the area.
Merrylands RSL Club Redevelopment Stage 2
Second stage of a multi-phase masterplan redevelopment of Merrylands RSL Club, designed by Quattro Architecture. Works include new Level 1 building works comprising a relocated 400-plus seat buffet restaurant, a new Vietnamese food offering, and expanded indoor and outdoor gaming areas to the ground floor. A new transfer slab is being constructed to enable future development of residential, retail, commercial, hotel and aged care uses above the club. Stage 1 (basement excavation, new gaming and bar areas, atrium lobby) was completed in August 2017 by Taylor Construction.
15,343 residents of Merrylands are employed, from a labour force of 16,989. Unemployment sits at 9.7%, with participation at 58.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 30,593, about 84% 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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Workforce figures aggregated by AreaSearch reveal a qualified local labour pool with significant professional services participation, accompanied by a 9.7% unemployment rate and 4.0% job creation across the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 15,343, while joblessness exceeded the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1% by 5.6 percentage points, indicating capacity for stronger local employment absorption. Labour participation stood at 58.5%, trailing the Greater Sydney mark of 68.9%. Census records showed that 32.8% of workers conducted their duties from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be kept in mind.
The largest local employment sectors comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade features prominently, employing workers at 1.2 times the typical regional rate. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for 7.3% of the resident workforce, sitting below the wider regional level of 11.5%. Comparing the count of local working participants against the resident worker total highlights that this primarily residential district provides comparatively few positions within its own boundaries. Employment figures rose by 4.0% while the labour force expanded by 3.1% during the period to March 2026, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point decline in unemployment, according to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data. Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force growth both at 1.9%, accompanied by a slight reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context for anticipated future demand in Merrylands. By aligning these five-year and ten-year national projections with the local employment structure, estimates indicate that Merrylands employment may grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on a straightforward weighting method for illustrative use and excluding localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Merrylands is $1,470 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $607 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,389 a year against an average of $51,377. 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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According to postcode-level figures from the ATO for financial year 2023 reviewed by AreaSearch, median taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Merrylands sit at $41,389, while the mean reaches $51,377. These figures track below the Australian standard and compare against a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 places adjusted March 2026 values at roughly $45,660 for the median and $56,679 for the average. Census data places individual earnings in the 12th percentile ($607 weekly), whereas household metrics reach the 34th percentile.
Among local earners, the primary grouping accounts for 31.6% of residents (11,476 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, tracking closely with the broader region's 30.9% share. Affordability pressures remain elevated, leaving 77.6% of income uncommitted and placing the area in the 25th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Merrylands had 9,926 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 49% detached houses and 37% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that standalone houses represented 49.0% of local properties in Merrylands, with medium-to-high-density and alternate dwellings making up 51.0%, whereas the Sydney metro balance stood at 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Merrylands lagged metropolitan levels at 23.4%, with remaining properties divided between active mortgages (27.7%) and rental arrangements (48.8%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments of $2,100 sat well below the Sydney metro standard of $2,427, and median weekly rent stood at $400 against $470 across metropolitan Sydney. On a broader scale, Merrylands's mortgage repayments surpass the national benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track above the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Merrylands counted 9,926 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 11,101 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 78% of areas nationally, against 17% 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 constitute the majority of living arrangements, representing 71.7% of all households. This group includes couples with children (39.3%), couples without children (16.9%), and single parent arrangements (13.3%). Non-family domiciles account for 28.3% of properties, consisting of single-person households at 22.7% and group households at 5.6%. Average household occupancy stands at 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.4% of adults in Merrylands hold a university qualification, including 19.4% with a bachelor degree and 7.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.7% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,461 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 969 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational outcomes present areas for improvement, as the proportion of residents holding higher education qualifications (28.4%) tracks beneath the SA4 benchmark of 39.1%, offering a target for educational development programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary credential at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate study at 7.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Technical and trade qualifications represent a major component of the community, with 27.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 11.6% holding advanced diplomas and 15.7% holding certificates. Student engagement remains elevated across the community, with 35.3% of the population actively enrolled in formal study.
This cohort comprises 10.7% attending primary schools, 8.5% in secondary education, and 7.0% engaged in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Merrylands reaches 171 stops on 71 routes, timetabled for about 5,700 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 1.1 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 transit networks in Merrylands include 171 operating stations and stops spanning rail and bus corridors. These facilities are connected by 71 transit routes that deliver a combined 5,748 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with residents situated an average of 138 meters from their nearest boarding point. As an outward-commuting residential area, private vehicles serve as the main travel option for 72% of commuters, while rail accounts for 18% and buses carry 5%. Private vehicle holdings average 1.1 per household, while 32.8% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census under potential pandemic influences.
Network operations generate an average of 821 scheduled journeys daily across all services, translating to roughly 33 weekly trips for each designated boarding location. The accompanying spatial plot illustrates the 100 nearest transit stops relative to the central coordinate.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
79.3% of residents in Merrylands report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality metrics and chronic health indicators show above-average outcomes in Merrylands, characterized by standard condition rates across younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is limited, held by approximately 47% of residents (~17,185 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationwide. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, each affecting 5.2% and 5.2% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 79.3% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, outpacing the 74.6% figure across Greater Sydney. Working-age cohorts display strong general health with minimal chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 12.3% of the community (4,466 people), which is lower than the 15.5% observed across Greater Sydney, with older residents maintaining above-average health results that match national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
55.1% of Merrylands residents were born overseas and 70.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Lebanese (17.3%) and Australian (10.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Merrylands ranks among the nation's most multicultural localities, with overseas-born individuals making up 55.1% of the population and 70.9% utilizing a non-English language in domestic settings. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 43.9% of residents. Islam shows the most pronounced concentration at 30.8% of the local community, substantially outpacing the 6.8% recorded across Greater Sydney. Examining parental heritage, the most common ancestral categories in Merrylands are Other at 34.8% (against 16.0% regionally), Lebanese at 17.3% (against 2.6% regionally), and Australian at 10.4% (against 17.8% regionally). Other distinct cultural groups show varying local concentrations, including Croatian ancestry at 1.2% (versus 0.7% across the region), Samoan at 0.7% (versus 0.5%), and Serbian at 0.5% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Merrylands is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 31.7% 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 suburb of Merrylands maintains a younger demographic profile relative to the Greater Sydney region. August 2026 estimates indicate that 34.5% of the local population falls into the 25 - 44 age bracket, compared to 31.4% regionally, while retirees and seniors aged 65+ account for 12.3% against a 15.5% metropolitan share. The median age is estimated at 33 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 4 years below Greater Sydney's median of 37 at that Census, as well as below the national benchmark of 38 from the same period.
The proportion of residents aged 0 - 24 has shifted from 34.1% at the Census to an estimated 32.9%. Looking toward 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64, rising by 3,353 residents (45%) to reach 10,725. The most rapid percentage expansion is projected among senior cohorts, increasing by 66% to 7,426.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Merrylands
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 19 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,555 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (32,472 at the 2021 Census → 36,317 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL12599). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.