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The median house price in Monterey is $2.58m, with units at $850k. House values have moved 3.0% 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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According to investigations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside recent address points verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Monterey has a population estimated at approximately 4,598 as of May 2026. This indicates a contraction of 21 individuals (0.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,619 residents. The shift is calculated from a resident population of 4,569, which AreaSearch estimated using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) combined with 7 verified new addresses registered post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 3,998 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of all areas analyzed by AreaSearch, demonstrating that regional land is a highly coveted asset.
Demographics in the suburb of Monterey were chiefly influenced by overseas arrivals, accounting for roughly 86.0% of total population increases recently. AreaSearch implements demographic projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are substituted. Age-specific growth patterns derived from these sources are likewise projected for all localities from 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected shifts in demographics, growth is expected to fall within the lowest quartile of locations tracked by AreaSearch, with the suburb of Monterey projected to add 128 residents by 2041 under aggregated SA2 models, representing an overall increase of 2.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
74 new dwellings have been approved in Monterey over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 3.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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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Evaluating building approvals data from the ABS mapped from regional statistics, Monterey averages approximately 14 approved residential units annually, accumulating to an estimated 74 dwellings over the preceding 5 fiscal years. In the current FY-26 period, 11 approvals have been documented so far. With local population numbers shrinking, residential supply has successfully balanced demand, ensuring healthy options for purchasers while new homes average a construction value of $604,000, illustrating a developer focus on high-end residential offerings. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $22.1 million during this fiscal year, indicating moderate commercial construction activity.
Relative to Greater Sydney, Monterey records roughly two-thirds the volume of new residential approvals per resident, ranking in the 16th percentile across the nation, which limits buyer alternatives and bolsters interest in established homes. This volume is also below the national average, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential planning limits. Recent building activity is composed of 42.0% single-family houses and 58.0% medium-to-high-density options. This shift toward higher-density projects offers affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. Having approximately 1016 residents for every single approved dwelling, Monterey displays a highly mature market profile. Looking forward, the population of Monterey is projected to increase by 99 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Considering ongoing construction trends, incoming housing should comfortably satisfy demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling demographic expansion that outpaces these 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 73 current infrastructure and development projects close to Monterey, worth an estimated $7.26 billion. 19 are already under construction and 23 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 projects, major planning decisions, and development programs are major drivers of regional performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to affect the area. Major projects in the wider region include Stage 3 of the St George Hospital Redevelopment, the Brighton RSL Memorial Club Redevelopment, the Brighton Hotel Sydney Redevelopment, and Stage 1 of the M6 Motorway, with the following list outlining those expected to be of greatest local relevance.
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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.
2,704 residents of Monterey are employed, from a labour force of 2,799. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 71.2%. 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 3,401, 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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Monterey has a highly qualified labor force, marked by significant employment in professional roles, a jobless rate of just 3.4%, and an estimated 3.4% rise in total employment over the last year, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. By March 2026, working residents numbered 2,704, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.7% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is typical at 71.2% compared to 69.1% across the Sydney metropolitan area. Census records indicate a substantial 38.4% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The locality exhibits a distinct concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with its workforce share measuring 1.7 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 8.5% of employment versus 11.5% regionally. This highly residential locality appears to offer few local jobs, as shown by the disparity between the Census working population and the resident workforce count. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics gathered across broader districts, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.4% and the labor force grow by 3.8%, causing the unemployment rate to tick upward by 0.4 percentage points. For comparison, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% rise in employment alongside a 1.9% expansion of its labor force, while its unemployment rate shrank slightly. Future demand trends in Monterey can be analyzed using national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been correlated with the local workforce makeup to project local employment growth. Although total national employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the occupational distribution of Monterey suggests local employment will grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted model that does not adjust for specific local 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 levels in the suburb of Monterey align closely with the national average, according to ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. Among local taxpayers, the median income is $53,070 and the average income is $67,189, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current local estimates would stand at roughly $58,547 for the median and $74,123 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in Monterey sit around the 55th percentile nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 29.5% of the population, representing 1,356 residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the broader metropolitan area where this same bracket contains 30.9% of residents. Affordability pressures are notable, with just 81.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking in the 49th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area 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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At the time of the latest Census, residential properties in Monterey consisted of 43.5% standalone houses and 56.4% alternative housing types such as townhouses and apartments, compared to the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in Monterey were considerably higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 38.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (30.6%) or renters (31.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $2,600, exceeding the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $480, compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national scale, Monterey mortgage costs are significantly higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and local rent prices exceed the national median 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 units constitute 68.9% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 31.6%, couples without children at 24.6%, and single-parent homes at 11.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.1%, with single-person households representing 28.6% and shared group households making up 2.4% of the total. The typical household size is 2.5 residents, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney median 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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Educational attainment levels in Monterey are lower than regional averages, with 31.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 38.7% across the SA3 region. This difference points to opportunities for local skills development. Undergraduate bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 23.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education is prominent, with 30.8% of residents aged 15 and over possessing technical credentials, split between advanced diplomas at 12.4% and certificates at 18.4%. Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 26.4% of residents actively participating in formal study.
This comprises 8.3% attending primary schools, 6.7% in secondary schools, and 4.9% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Monterey reaches 32 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 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 audits show 32 active transport stops in Monterey, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 3 distinct routes, which support a total of 1,025 passenger journeys per week. Transport accessibility is highly rated, with residents living an average of 125 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of working residents commute to other districts, with cars remaining the main transit mode at 84% and trains at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.2 cars per household. A notable 38.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era public health measures.
Transit service frequency averages 146 runs per day across all local routes, which represents approximately 32 weekly runs 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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Health metrics reflect excellent outcomes throughout Monterey, as determined by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses, showing exceptionally low rates of standard medical conditions across all age brackets, while private health insurance coverage is slightly above the SA2 average at roughly 54% of the population, representing about 2,459 individuals, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent health issues identified locally were arthritis and diabetes, affecting 7.5% and 5.2% of residents respectively, whereas 74.8% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 22.5% of the local population, totaling 1,034 people, which is higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Senior residents display strong health outcomes, with national standings generally matching 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 high levels of cultural diversity, with 40.3% of the local population born outside Australia and 52.1% using a non-English language at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, chosen by 70.9% of local residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Monterey are Other at 20.6%, Greek at 18.7% (which is substantially higher than the metropolitan average of 1.9%), and Australian at 11.9% (which is notably lower than the regional average of 17.8%). Additionally, there are clear differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Spanish ancestry represents 1.8% of Monterey residents compared to 0.6% regionally, Serbian background is at 2.0% compared to 0.5%, and Macedonian is at 3.6% compared to 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Monterey is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 23.5% 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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Having a median age of 44, Monterey is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is older than the national benchmark of 38. The age bracket of 75 to 84 is highly represented at 9.0% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 to 34 age bracket is less common at 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 55 to 64 age bracket has risen from 12.6% to 13.9% of the population, whereas the 35 to 44 age bracket fell from 13.5% to 12.2% and the 45 to 54 group declined from 15.3% to 14.2%.
Demographic projections indicate the age profile of Monterey will change substantially by 2041. Leading this transition, the population aged 85 and over is projected to grow by 63% (representing 104 people), rising from 165 to 270. This demographic aging is clear, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 96% of the projected growth, while the 25 to 34 and 45 to 54 age brackets are expected to experience population declines.
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 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (SAL12697). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.