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The median house price in Minchinbury is $1.27m, with units at $815k. House values have moved 6.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Minchinbury has an estimated 5,873 residents, up from 5,778 at the 2021 Census — a change of 95 people, or 1.6%. That puts 1,402 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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Based on demographic assessments by AreaSearch utilizing ABS data and verified new residential locations since the Census, the suburb of Minchinbury has an estimated population of 5,873 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 95 residents (1.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 5,778 individuals. The change is calculated from a base population of 5,852 determined by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 59 validated new addresses established post-census. The resulting population density stands at 1,401 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for locations nationally analyzed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Minchinbury's post-census growth of 1.6% was within 2.0 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (3.6%), displaying sound growth dynamics. Most of the population gains in recent times were generated by arrivals from overseas, which accounted for approximately 88.0% of the overall increase. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied to each SA2 location. For areas lacking this coverage, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future expansion is expected to align with the lowest national quartile, with projections indicating the suburb of Minchinbury will add 170 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 2.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
79 new dwellings have been approved in Minchinbury over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals indicates that the suburb of Minchinbury averages approximately 15 approved residential units annually, with 79 approvals recorded over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 13 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. Because the resident count has contracted in recent times, this new supply has likely matched demand to provide buyers with sufficient options, with new homes showing an average construction value of $363,000. Additionally, commercial developments valued at $16.8 million have been approved during the current financial year, demonstrating ongoing commercial investment.
Per capita development activity in the suburb of Minchinbury matches the rate in Greater Sydney, aligning with regional trends to support market equilibrium. This pace sits below the national average, indicating a established area and potential planning limitations. The breakdown of building approvals reveals 78.0% detached houses and 22.0% attached dwellings, preserving the classic low-density layout preferred by families. This represents a shift from the existing dwelling profile, which is 94.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land alongside evolving lifestyle and affordability needs. The ratio of 404 individuals per approved dwelling points to a fully developed property market. Projections indicate the suburb of Minchinbury will gain 149 residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Current rates of residential construction suggest supply will easily accommodate this growth, ensuring balanced conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond current estimates.
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 37 current infrastructure and development projects close to Minchinbury, worth an estimated $7.72 billion. 6 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Development patterns and property values are highly influenced by regional infrastructure developments, major works, and local zoning revisions. AreaSearch has identified 13 major projects expected to affect the local area, including the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport, the NSW State Emergency Service Facility Oakhurst, the LOGOS Eastern Creek Logistics Estate, and the Mount Druitt Town Centre Renewal and WSIG Projects, with details on the most significant works listed below.
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Mount Druitt Town Centre Renewal and WSIG Projects
Blacktown City Council is delivering a major Mount Druitt town centre renewal program funded through the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program. Current works include the $40.6 million renewal of Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, where construction has commenced after the centre closed on 27 January 2026, and the $26.8 million revitalisation of Mount Druitt Hub, planned to start construction in early to mid 2026 and open in late 2027. The program also includes a new First Nations Cultural Hub, public garden, public domain and access improvements, and planning changes for a new developable mixed-use site in Mount Street to support the Mount Druitt Town Centre Masterplan.
Mount St Mount Druitt
A major mixed-use urban renewal precinct designed as a 'village of buildings' to transform the Mount Druitt CBD. The development features approximately 900 residential apartments across four towers reaching heights of up to 80m. The proposal includes a large-scale shopping mall, a new public town square, and a through-site retail link connecting Mount Street to the Mount Druitt Town Centre Reserve. While initially slated for a 2022 commencement, the project remains in the planning and pre-construction phase as of mid-2026, aligning with Blacktown City Council's broader Mount Druitt to Toongabbie Corridor Strategy.
NSW State Emergency Service Facility Oakhurst
Purpose-built NSW State Emergency Service (SES) facility in Oakhurst to strengthen emergency response capabilities for flood, storm and rescue operations across the Blacktown City area. The $16 million project was included in Blacktown City Council's WestInvest grant bid in 2022 but was not among the projects awarded funding in that program. The facility remains a council infrastructure priority for the growing western Sydney region.
NSW Basketball and Volleyball Western Sydney Hub
A proposed $95 million regional sporting facility designed to serve as the head office for Basketball NSW and Volleyball NSW. The hub features 12 international-standard indoor courts, a 3,000-seat show court, 6 outdoor beach volleyball courts, and high-performance training and medical suites. While a central part of Blacktown City Council's long-term infrastructure strategy, the project remains in the proposed stage pending the securing of significant state or federal funding, as it was not fully funded under the initial 2022 WestInvest allocations.
Expanded Mount Druitt PCYC
A $25.4 million expansion of the Mount Druitt Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program. Designed by AJC Architects in collaboration with Barra-gi Consulting as First Nations Lead, the project more than doubles the existing facility's footprint. New works include two multipurpose indoor courts, a youth hub gathering space, new reception and administration areas, upgraded toilets and amenities, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, and car and bus parking.The design incorporates recycled-waste bricks, straw bale panels and a hybrid ventilation strategy. The expansion supports activities including basketball, futsal, martial arts and boxing, and forms part of an $86.9 million WSIG investment in Mount Druitt. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026.
73 Rooty Hill Road North Mixed-Use Development
Four-storey shop-top housing development featuring 32 residential units and four commercial tenancies with basement parking, landscaping and site works. The mixed-use development aims to provide housing density near Rooty Hill station while supporting local commercial activity. Located on a major thoroughfare with significant passing traffic, the project contributes to urban renewal in the Rooty Hill area and addresses local housing demand.
Renewed Mount Druitt Swimming Centre
A 40.6 million AUD redevelopment of the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre delivering a year-round aquatic centre with a new 25 m indoor learn-to-swim pool, splashpad, refurbished 50 m outdoor pool, kiosk, reception, community spaces, inclusive amenities, changerooms and landscape improvements. Construction commenced in February 2026 following closure of the existing facility in January 2026. The project forms part of the wider Mount Druitt transformation program.
950 Great Western Highway Residential Subdivision
DA-approved 20-lot residential subdivision on an 11,600 m2 site, involving demolition of existing structures, land remediation, construction of new roads, retaining walls, tree removal, and associated civil works for future housing. The site was sold in April 2025 for $7.1 million plus GST.
3,299 residents of Minchinbury are employed, from a labour force of 3,414. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 72.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Minchinbury features a qualified workforce across multiple sectors, showing an unemployment rate of 3.4% and an estimated 1.0% job growth over the preceding year. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 3,299, with unemployment sitting 0.8% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor participation at 72.7% compared to 69.1% across the metro area. Census records indicate a substantial 33.0% of the working population operated from home, though this was likely affected by pandemic restrictions. The primary employment fields for residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and the transport, postal & warehousing sector.
The workforce shows a strong concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, employing residents at 1.9 times the metropolitan rate. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 5.2% of local workers compared to 11.5% across the region. The Census recorded a ratio of 0.7 local jobs per resident, signifying a higher availability of local work opportunities than average. According to SALM and ABS data for the surrounding region, employment expanded by 1.0% and the labor force grew by 0.8% over the 12-month period, reducing local unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion of the labor force, and a minor reduction in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though prospects vary by sector. Applying these national industry trends directly to the local employment profile estimates that jobs held by residents of the suburb of Minchinbury will increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Minchinbury is $2,208 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $832 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,385 a year against an average of $61,349. 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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Tax office data for the 2023 financial year indicates that personal incomes in the suburb of Minchinbury are below the national average, with a median of $55,385 and an average of $61,349, compared to the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, local incomes are estimated at roughly $61,101 median and $67,680 average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local household incomes in the 78th percentile at $2,208 weekly, while individual incomes fell in the 55th percentile.
The most common weekly household income band is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 36.7% of households or 2,155 people, which is comparable to the regional rate of 30.9%. High-earning households receiving over $3,000 weekly make up 31.4% of the local total, supporting retail capacity. Housing expenses consume 15.5% of total income, leaving disposable income at the 78th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Minchinbury had 1,698 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 3% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Minchinbury consisted of 94.2% separate houses and 5.8% multi-unit dwellings such as semi-detached homes and apartments, differing from the wider Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Minchinbury were equivalent to the Sydney metro average of 29.4%, with mortgaged properties representing 50.2% and rental properties making up 20.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was lower than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $450 was below the metro average of $470.
Compared nationally, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Minchinbury counted 1,698 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.3 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise 86.0% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 49.0%, couples without children at 21.6%, and single parent households at 14.7%. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.0%, with single-person households representing 12.3% and group housing comprising 1.5%. The median household size of 3.3 people exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.0% of adults in Minchinbury hold a university qualification, including 17.5% with a bachelor degree and 4.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 489 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 986 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 profiles present challenges for the area, with university completion rates at 23.0%, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are held by 17.5% of residents, postgraduate degrees by 4.1%, and graduate diplomas by 1.4%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of 11.0% with advanced diplomas and 22.5% holding certificates. A high proportion of the community is engaged in study, with 30.9% of residents enrolled in an educational program, comprising 10.4% in primary school, 9.6% in high school, and 5.0% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Minchinbury reaches 65 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 2,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Analysis of the local network shows 65 public transport stops located in the suburb of Minchinbury, all consisting of bus services. These stops host 17 separate routes that run a combined 2,623 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is high, with the average distance to a stop being 134 meters. Given the residential nature of the suburb of Minchinbury, most workers travel outside the area for employment, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode for 91% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.9 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average.
At the 2021 Census, a high 33.0% of residents worked from home, which may reflect temporary pandemic restrictions. Public transport services average 374 daily trips across the local network, representing approximately 40 weekly runs for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.6% of residents in Minchinbury report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 indicators for the suburb of Minchinbury are positive, with mortality rates and medical conditions matching national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses remains low among youth and older residents, while the proportion of the population with private health insurance is low at approximately 51% (about 3,008 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent health issues recorded were asthma and diabetes, affecting 7.1% and 6.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 73.6% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health indicators for working-age residents are typical.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 12.5% of the population (734 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%. Seniors in the area experience favorable health outcomes, with national rankings aligning with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.1% of Minchinbury residents were born overseas and 41.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (17.6%) and English (14.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Minchinbury exhibits high cultural diversity, with 39.1% of the population born outside Australia and 41.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, adhered to by 63.1% of residents. Islam is notably represented at 13.5% of the population, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Regarding parental ancestry, the largest groups are categorised as Other at 23.1% (above the regional average of 16.0%), Australian at 17.6%, and English at 14.2%. Certain ethnic heritages are represented above regional averages, with Filipino ancestry at 9.2% (compared to 2.0% regionally), Maltese at 3.7% (compared to 1.0%), and Samoan at 1.8% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Minchinbury is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 27.7% 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 median age in the suburb of Minchinbury is 35 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is well represented at 13.6% compared to the metro average, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 12.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 2.7% to 4.1% of the population, whereas the 25 - 34 group decreased from 13.7% to 12.4%. By 2041, demographic shifts are projected, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 162 residents (67%) from 240 to 403.
Collectively, residents aged 65 and over will account for 71% of total population growth, pointing to an aging community, while the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 brackets will decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Minchinbury
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 — 59 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,778 at the 2021 Census → 5,873 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 (SAL12644). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.