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The median house price in Monterey is $2.52m, with units at $910k. House values have moved 2.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Monterey has an estimated 4,598 residents. The population has thinned by an average 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 94% of areas nationally. That puts 3,998 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 Monterey has an estimated population of approximately 4,598 residents, according to AreaSearch analysis combining regional ABS population revisions and validated new addresses identified since the Census. When compared to the 4,619 people recorded during the 2021 Census, this indicates a slight reduction of 21 people (0.5%). This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figure of 4,569 determined by AreaSearch from the June 2025 ABS release, alongside 7 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a resultant density of 3,998 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Monterey ranks within the top 10% of areas evaluated nationally by AreaSearch, highlighting strong demand for local land.
Recent demographic expansion was predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 86.0% of total population additions. Population projections utilized by AreaSearch are sourced from the ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for individual SA2 regions, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts based in 2021 where necessary. Age-specific growth rates derived from these models are incorporated across all geographies spanning 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, demographic forecasts point to lower quartile growth relative to national benchmarks, with the suburb of Monterey projected to gain 126 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, representing cumulative growth of 2.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
90 new dwellings have been approved in Monterey over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 4.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 38% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the past 5 financial years, residential building approvals in Monterey have averaged roughly 18 annually, yielding a total of approximately 90 homes based on AreaSearch examination of ABS building statistics. Within FY-25 to date, 13 approvals have been logged. In the context of recent population contraction, this influx of housing supply appears well matched to prevailing demand, providing prospective purchasers with ample selection. Furthermore, the average expected construction cost for newly approved dwellings stands at $677,000, illustrating an emphasis among builders on upmarket, higher-end residences. Alongside residential activity, commercial approvals valued at $22.1 million have been documented during the current financial year, signaling steady non-residential development.
On a per-capita basis, Monterey generates 12.0% less new building activity than Greater Sydney, placing it at the 34th percentile across all nationally evaluated markets. This comparatively constrained pipeline limits purchasing options, thereby reinforcing underlying demand for established real estate. Recent building approvals consist of 38.0% standalone homes and 62.0% medium and high-density housing. Such a weighting toward attached and multi-unit developments delivers accessible price points catering to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. A ratio of approximately 435 people per approval underscores the established, mature profile of the local property market. Long-term projections indicate that Monterey will welcome an additional 97 residents by 2041 relative to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Under current rates of building activity, future residential supply is poised to satisfy buyer demand comfortably, fostering advantageous market conditions and potentially facilitating demographic expansion beyond current baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Monterey
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 73 current infrastructure and development projects close to Monterey, worth an estimated $7.28 billion. 19 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment, urban planning, and capital projects exert a profound influence on regional trajectory and community performance. At present, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the locality directly. Among notable broader initiatives are the St George Hospital Redevelopment Stage 3, Brighton RSL Memorial Club Redevelopment, The Brighton Hotel Sydney Redevelopment, and M6 Motorway Stage 1, with surrounding developments outlined in the accompanying register.
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Kogarah North Urban Design Strategy Implementation
Strategic urban renewal project transforming 7.6-hectare Kogarah North precinct from low-density residential to high-density mixed-use development. Endorsed by Georges River Council in November 2017, the strategy facilitates coordinated redevelopment with new planning controls allowing buildings up to 33 metres height. Multiple developments approved and under construction including several 10-12 storey residential buildings delivering improved public spaces, enhanced connectivity, and housing diversity as part of Kogarah Strategic Centre.
Kogarah Public School Upgrade
The Kogarah Public School upgrade involves constructing a new multipurpose hall, 24 new modern classrooms, outdoor spaces and play areas, a covered outdoor learning area (COLA), and removal of temporary classrooms. Construction is now underway: site establishment was completed in September 2025 including fencing, hoardings, site sheds and a temporary construction driveway from Princes Highway. The old COLA has been dismantled for reuse at another school, the toilet block and storage shed have been demolished, and detailed excavation, inground services and piling for the new building foundations are now in progress.Builder Stephen Edwards Constructions and architect Fulton Trotter are delivering the project for the NSW Government, with forecast completion in 2027.
The Rise
The Rise offers a collection of beautifully crafted one, two, and three-bedroom apartments in Kogarah, featuring open and light-filled spaces, gourmet kitchens with SMEG appliances, luxurious bathrooms, master bedrooms with en-suites, study spaces, sweeping views, a communal garden with BBQ, and ground-floor retail spaces. It includes 47 residential units and 3 commercial spaces, with three levels of basement parking and 12 storeys above ground.
M6 Motorway Stage 1
M6 Motorway Stage 1 delivers a four-kilometre twin tunnel connecting the M8 at Arncliffe to President Avenue in Kogarah. The project removes over 2,000 trucks daily from local surface roads, integrates a new active transport corridor, and includes rehabilitated recreational parklands at Ador Park and McCarthy Reserve. Construction of the main tunnel alignment and portal connections is actively progressing towards operational opening.
Riviera, Ramsgate Beach
Approved mixed-use redevelopment of the former Coles site at 277 The Grand Parade, Ramsgate Beach. The project comprises demolition of existing structures, three basement parking levels, a ground-floor supermarket and retail premises, first-floor food and drink uses, and five residential levels containing 50 apartments. Bronxx is marketing Riviera as a luxury beachfront apartment project, with the project now selling and commencement listed as 2025; official completion timing remains TBC.
St George Hospital Redevelopment Stage 3
The $411 million St George Hospital Stage 3 redevelopment has reached a major milestone with the completion of the 9-storey Kensington Street Building (KSB) in February 2026. This centerpiece facility centralises outpatient, ambulatory, and community services, including pathology collection, day rehabilitation, and surgical services with refurbished operating theatres. It introduces new models of care such as the Rehabilitation Cognitive Transition Unit for brain injury recovery and a Behavioural Support Unit for dementia and delirium. The project also includes 151 basement car spaces, a new public forecourt, and the demolition of the Prince William Wing, with final landscaping and refurbishment of existing clinical spaces scheduled for completion by late 2026.
570 Princes Highway Co-Living Development
A 12-storey mixed-use development featuring 65 co-living rooms, a ground-floor commercial tenancy, communal areas including a rooftop terrace, basement parking, and sustainable design elements for affordable shared living in Rockdale.
324-330 Railway Parade Carlton Development
Mixed use development including residential apartments and ground floor commercial/retail space. $8.4 million six-storey mixed-use development featuring 23 units (17 two-bedroom, 6 one-bedroom) plus ground floor commercial space. Located opposite Carlton train station with excellent transport connectivity. Development application approved by local council for comprehensive redevelopment of the site.
2,686 residents of Monterey are employed, from a labour force of 2,780. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 71.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,410, about 74% 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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The local labour force in Monterey is highly qualified, featuring solid representation across professional services, an unemployment rate of merely 3.4%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 3.3% per AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents number 2,686, while the local jobless rate sits 0.7% below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation remains steady at 71.1%, outpacing Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records also reveal that a substantial 38.4% of employed locals worked remotely, though this elevated figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown measures. Retail trade, construction, and health care & social assistance constitute the primary employment sectors for resident workers.
Notably, local representation in transport, postal & warehousing is particularly prominent, tracking at 1.7 times the broader metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 8.5% of the local workforce, trailing Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Given its largely residential character, local employment opportunities within the suburb are relatively scarce when comparing the count of Census working population vs resident population. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, which has been consolidated from larger statistical regions, indicates that over the past twelve months, employment grew by 3.3% while the labour force expanded by 3.7%, leading to an unemployment increase of 0.3 percentage points. This trend diverges from conditions in Greater Sydney, where both employment and the labour force each rose by 1.9%, and unemployment experienced a slight decline. To better understand upcoming job demand in Monterey, one may refer to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections released for Mar-26. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is expected to rise by 6.6% within five years and by 13.7% within ten years, sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-level estimates are applied to Monterey's current employment composition, the area is projected to see employment grow by 6.8% over five years and by 13.8% over ten years, though this figure represents a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Monterey is $1,785 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $847 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,070 a year against an average of $67,189. 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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Taxpayer income records from the ATO for financial year 2023, compiled at postcode level by AreaSearch, show Monterey with a median income of $53,070 and an average income of $67,189. These earnings align closely with national averages, while sitting below Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings updated March 2026 estimates to roughly $58,547 for median income and $74,123 for average income. During the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings situated the area around the 55th percentile nationwide.
In terms of earnings distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket accounts for 29.5% of individuals (1,356 individuals), consistent with the 30.9% share recorded across the broader region. Affordability pressures remain pronounced, with only 81.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking Monterey at the 49th percentile, while its SEIFA income score places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Monterey had 1,811 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 44% detached houses and 34% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape in Monterey at the most recent Census was composed of 43.5% separate houses and 56.4% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Greater Sydney's distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership proved notably higher than the metropolitan benchmark, standing at 38.1%, with mortgaged properties comprising 30.6% and rental housing accounting for 31.2%. Financial commitments are elevated locally; the median monthly mortgage repayment reached $2,600 compared to $2,427 for Sydney metro, while median weekly rent stood at $480 versus $470 across the metro region.
On a national scale, mortgage obligations in Monterey exceed the Australian median of $1,863 substantially, and rental rates remain well above the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Monterey counted 1,811 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family structures constitute 68.9% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 31.6%, couples without children at 24.6%, and single parent families representing 11.5%. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 31.1% of the suburb, led by lone person households at 28.6% and group living arrangements accounting for 2.4%. The average household size in Monterey is 2.5 people, marginally below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.8% of adults in Monterey hold a university qualification, including 23.2% with a bachelor degree and 6.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 18.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Attainment levels for higher education in Monterey fall behind regional comparators, with 31.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing university degrees versus 38.7% across the wider SA3 area, presenting opportunities for further educational advancement. Bachelor degrees represent the largest tertiary share at 23.2%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 6.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Concurrently, vocational and technical credentials show strong engagement, with 30.8% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in this sector, divided between certificates (18.4%) and advanced diplomas (12.4%). Community participation in learning is substantial, with 26.4% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This cohort comprises 8.3% attending primary school, 6.7% in secondary education, and 4.9% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Monterey reaches 38 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 870 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 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Monterey encompasses 38 operational stops facilitating local bus connections. These facilities are served by 3 bus routes that provide 869 passenger trips per week. Transit connectivity is favorable, with residents situated an average of 125 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the suburb's residential focus, the majority of workers commute outward, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode for 84% of commuters and rail capturing 8%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 per household. Furthermore, 38.4% of working residents performed their duties from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across all operating routes, transit frequency totals an average of 124 daily trips, delivering roughly 22 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.8% of residents in Monterey report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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Community health metrics in Monterey indicate positive well-being based on AreaSearch assessments of chronic condition rates and mortality statistics, with low occurrences of common ailments recorded across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage marginally surpasses the typical SA2 area at approximately 54% of the population (~2,459 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions within the suburb, affecting 7.5 and 5.2% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 74.8% of the local population reported no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 74.6% throughout Greater Sydney. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 22.4% of the community (1,029 people), exceeding Greater Sydney's proportion of 15.5%.
Overall health metrics among this senior cohort remain robust, aligning closely with national averages across the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.3% of Monterey residents were born overseas and 52.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Greek (18.7%) and Australian (11.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Monterey exhibits substantial cultural diversity, evidenced by 40.3% of residents having been born overseas and 52.1% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 70.9% of the population in Monterey, well above the 49.2% recorded across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral background based on parents' birthplace, the primary group is Other at 20.6%, followed by Greek ancestry at 18.7%—substantially exceeding the 1.9% regional benchmark—and Australian ancestry at 11.9%, which sits lower than the wider metropolitan level of 17.8%. Other cultural communities also show pronounced local concentrations, with Macedonian ancestry accounting for 3.6% (against 0.4% regionally), Serbian representation at 2.0% (versus 0.5%), and Spanish ancestry at 1.8% (compared to 0.6% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Monterey is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 23.2% 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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Demographically, the population of Monterey is weighted toward mature and pre-retirement cohorts. Based on updated estimates to August 2026, elderly residents and retirees (65+) comprise 22.4% of the community compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney, while individuals aged 25 - 44 represent 24.6% against a regional benchmark of 31.4%. The median age remains steady at 44, matching the 2021 Census result and tracking 7 years higher than Greater Sydney's median of 37 at that Census, as well as exceeding the national Census median of 38. By 2041, the largest demographic gain is forecasted among the 65+ age bracket, expanding by 296 residents (29%) to reach 1,326, whereas younger age groups including children and young adults alongside adults aged 25 - 44 are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Monterey
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,619 at the 2021 Census → 4,598 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 (SAL12697). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.