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The median house price in Mount Colah is $1.68m, with units at $666k. House values have moved 2.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Mount Colah has an estimated 8,194 residents, up from 7,816 at the 2021 Census — a change of 378 people, or 4.8%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. That puts 741 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 the analysis of demographic updates from the ABS for the surrounding region and subsequent address validations by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Mount Colah has an estimated population of 8,194 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 378 individuals (4.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 7,816 residents. The estimation is based on a resident figure of 8,176 calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS, supplemented by 36 validated new addresses since the Census. This population size results in a density of 740 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages for areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 4.8% expansion in the suburb of Mount Colah since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (4.5%), placing it ahead of nearby areas. Growth in the suburb of Mount Colah was mainly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 56.00000000000001% of the total population growth during recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are used for each SA2 region. In cases where these are unavailable, AreaSearch uses SA2-level projections from the NSW State Government published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline. Projected growth rates for specific age cohorts from these datasets are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, population growth is expected to exceed the median of locations reviewed by AreaSearch, with the suburb of Mount Colah projected to add 1,062 residents by 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 12.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
119 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Colah over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 43% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, 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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Based on building approvals recorded by the ABS and allocated from local statistical divisions, Mount Colah averages approximately 23 residential approvals per year. A total of 119 homes were approved over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 6 approvals logged during FY-26 so far. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the area saw an average of 2.2 residents added for every new dwelling built, suggesting robust demand that is likely to sustain local property values. The average construction cost for these new dwellings is $428,000, which sits above the regional average and points to a focus on higher-quality builds.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $15.2 million have been registered in the current financial year, representing a moderate volume of commercial development. In comparison to Greater Sydney, building activity per capita in Mount Colah is similar, keeping the local market in equilibrium with neighbouring areas, although construction activity has slowed lately. This rate also falls below the national average, reflecting the established character of the area and indicating potential planning constraints. New housing approvals consist of 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward denser housing options provides more affordable paths to entry and draws downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the existing housing stock, which is currently 84.0% houses, indicating a scarcity of developable land alongside changing lifestyle choices and affordability constraints. The ratio of 709 residents for every dwelling approval highlights a quiet development landscape with low building activity. Long-term projections indicate Mount Colah will gain 1,044 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of new housing may not keep up with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Colah, worth an estimated $65 million. A further 30 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $36.8 billion. 5 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional growth. A total of 5 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely impact on the area. Major projects include the transition of Hornsby Park from a quarry to parklands, the Mount Colah Station Upgrade, the Arlington Heights Estate, and the Northern Extension of Berowra Valley National Park, with key details provided below for those of highest relevance.
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Mount Colah Station Upgrade
The Mount Colah Station Upgrade has delivered a new accessible footbridge with three lifts, upgraded station entries, improved paths of travel and platform resurfacing, replacing the former footbridge and removing many stairs. The project added a new family accessible toilet and ambulant toilet, upgraded power and services, and improved wayfinding signage, lighting, security and other station systems. Design and construction were delivered for Sydney Trains between March 2022 and August 2024 as part of broader accessibility improvements on the Main North rail line.
Hornsby Park - from quarry to parklands
Transformation of the 60-hectare former Hornsby Quarry site into a major regional parkland. The project is being delivered in stages, with the Crusher Plant Precinct, Southern Lookout, and Heritage Steps opening in March 2026. Current works focus on the Old Mans Valley Field of Play, featuring a multi-purpose sporting field, bike pump and jump tracks, and new community facilities to support the growing population near the Hornsby Town Centre.
Arlington Heights Estate
Boutique land release of 26 large residential lots in an elevated bushland setting on the northern edge of Mount Colah, completed in 2023-2024.
Hornsby Park
Transformation of the 60-hectare former Hornsby Quarry site into a major regional bush parkland in Sydney's upper north shore. The first stage opened to the public in late March 2026, comprising the Crusher Plant Precinct (lawns, picnic shelters, electric BBQs, accessible toilets, free parking), the Southern Lookout providing fully accessible sweeping views into the volcanic quarry void, and the upgraded Heritage Steps linking the Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre down into the precinct. Construction continues in stages, with future works including the Quarry Loop walking and cycling track, additional scenic lookouts, a bike jump and pump track, and the Old Mans Valley field of play.Longer term masterplan elements feature a freshwater quarry lake, wetlands cascade, lakeside amenities and an accessible lift to the quarry base. The masterplan was designed by Clouston Associates with Hornsby Shire Council. Stage 1 has been supported by the NSW Government through the Stronger Communities Fund.
M1 Pacific Motorway Northbound Capacity (Wahroonga To Mount Colah)
Addressing extreme congestion on M1 Pacific Motorway between North Connex portal and Mt Colah to improve traffic flow for over 90,000 daily vehicle movements.
Linea Apartments (94-98 George Street)
DA-approved mixed-use project within Hornsby town centre: demolition of existing structures and construction of a 13-14 storey building comprising approx. 76 residential units above three levels of commercial floorspace, with recent Section 4.55 modifications lodged in 2025.
Berowra Valley National Park Northern Extension
Addition of about 120 hectares of bushland to the northern end of Berowra Valley National Park adjoining Mount Colah. The extension secures long term protection of endangered ecological communities and habitat, strengthens bushland corridors in the Berowra Creek catchment and improves local walking and recreation opportunities for nearby suburbs.
Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan and TOD Rezoning
Council's adopted Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan has been implemented through the NSW Government's Hornsby Transport Oriented Development rezoning, which came into effect on 27 November 2024. The rezoning provides capacity for over 6,000 new homes, about 2,900 jobs, affordable housing contributions, new and upgraded open space, a new library, community centre, cultural and creative facilities, better walking and cycling links, and provisions for a new bus interchange. Development applications can now be lodged and assessed under the new planning controls.
4,525 residents of Mount Colah are employed, from a labour force of 4,791. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 71.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,481, about 79% 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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Mount Colah is characterized by a workforce with high levels of education, particularly within the technology sector, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.6% and an estimated job growth rate of 2.4% over the preceding year, according to statistical data aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,525, while the unemployment rate was 1.4% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is typical, standing at 71.1% compared to 69.1% for Greater Sydney. Census responses show that a significant 47.3% of the working population worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area exhibits a notable employment concentration in education & training, which employs 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the transport, postal & warehousing sector is underrepresented, employing only 3.4% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Greater Sydney. The ratio of local workers to resident workers suggests that the area provides a limited number of jobs locally. Analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from local statistical areas shows that during the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 2.4% and the overall labour force expanded by 1.0%, leading to a decline in the unemployment rate of 1.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, the labour force grow by 1.9%, and unemployment decrease slightly. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on expected demand in Mount Colah. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variation across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of Mount Colah suggests local employment could grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Colah is $2,505 a week (about $130,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,032 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,214 a year against an average of $76,842. 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 data from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that income levels in Mount Colah are significantly higher than the national average. Local taxpayers recorded a median income of $60,214 and an average income of $76,842, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $66,428 for the median and $84,772 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings place household, family, and personal incomes in Mount Colah in the 81st to 90th percentiles nationally.
The largest earnings segment is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, containing 31.6% of residents (2,589 people), which is comparable to the metropolitan average of 30.9%. High-income earners are common, with 41.0% earning more than $3,000 per week, pointing to strong local purchasing power. Housing costs consume 15.1% of income, and strong overall earnings place residents in the 90th percentile for disposable income, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Colah had 2,664 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 12% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $525 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,544 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings in Mount Colah consisted of 83.8% detached houses and 16.2% other housing types like semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in Mount Colah are higher than the metropolitan average at 33.6%, with remaining homes either being purchased with a mortgage (48.7%) or rented (17.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,544, while the median weekly rent was $525, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Mount Colah are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Colah counted 2,664 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 83.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 47.4%, couples without children at 25.0%, and single-parent households at 9.7%. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.8%, with single-person households at 15.4% and group shared households at 1.5%. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.9% of adults in Mount Colah hold a university qualification, including 26.0% with a bachelor degree and 10.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 18.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 459 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,093 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 attainment profiles show that the area has a university qualification rate of 39.9%, which is lower than the SA4 regional average of 57.1%. This presents a challenge as well as an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 26.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical and trade qualifications are also common, with 30.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 18.5%. Enrolment in education is high, with 30.2% of local residents participating in study.
Of those studying, 9.8% are in primary school, 8.9% are in high school, and 5.5% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mount Colah reaches 82 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 transport infrastructure consists of 82 active transit stops in Mount Colah, including bus and rail services. These stops support 24 distinct routes, delivering 2,170 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is strong, with an average distance of 149 meters from residents to the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 83%, followed by trains at 11%. Dwellings average 1.5 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 47.3%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 310 daily trips, representing approximately 26 weekly trips per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.2% of residents in Mount Colah report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 demonstrate positive outcomes across Mount Colah based on mortality rates and chronic illness data, showing low rates of common health conditions across age groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 57% of the population (~4,693 people) holding cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health issues are the most frequent medical conditions, affecting 8.2 and 7.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 72.2% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The population aged under 65 shows better health metrics than the average.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 16.3% of the population (1,335 people), and health outcomes for this senior cohort are strong, with national rankings aligning with those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.3% of Mount Colah residents were born overseas and 26.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.6%) and Australian (23.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mount Colah displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most local areas, with 33.3% of residents born outside Australia and 26.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 48.3% of the community. The most distinct relative overrepresentation is Jewish residents, who make up 0.4% of the population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Based on parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries are English at 24.6% of the population (above the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 23.2% (above the regional average of 17.8%), and Other at 12.1%.
Differences are visible in other ancestries, with Hungarian backgrounds represented at 0.5% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Russian at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%), and Korean at 0.8% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Colah is 40. 22.5% 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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The median age of 40 in Mount Colah is higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is overrepresented at 16.6% locally compared to the metropolitan average, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 8.5%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.1% to 14.0% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 4.3% to 5.7%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age group fell from 10.7% to 8.5%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 5.9% to 4.8%.
Projections suggest the age profile will change by 2041, with the 55 to 64 group expected to grow by 291 people (27%) from 1,089 to 1,381. The cohorts aged 65 and older are projected to represent 55% of the total population growth, reflecting an aging population, while the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 cohorts are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Colah
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Dec 2025 8 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 Dec 2025. | ||
| 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 — 36 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,816 at the 2021 Census → 8,194 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 (SAL12761). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.