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The median house price in Mount Druitt is $1.10m, with units at $470k. House values have moved 5.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Mount Druitt has an estimated 18,301 residents, up from 16,986 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,315 people, or 7.7%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 273 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 70.0% of that increase. That puts 2,924 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 ABS demographic data and AreaSearch's address validations post-Census, the suburb of Mount Druitt has a population estimated at 18,301 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,315 people (7.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 16,986 residents. The current figure is calculated from a base resident population of 18,263 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, combined with 273 validated new addresses since the Census. Consequently, the suburb of Mount Druitt has a density of 2,923 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top quartile of Australian locations.
Its 7.7% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the wider SA3 region (3.6%) and the state, establishing the suburb of Mount Druitt as a regional growth leader. This expansion was largely underpinned by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 70.0% of the overall population gains. Projections for each SA2 area utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia data from 2024 with a 2022 baseline, supplemented by NSW Government projections from 2022 with a 2021 baseline where necessary. These sources also project age group growth rates from 2032 to 2041. Over the next 16 years, the suburb of Mount Druitt is anticipated to see population growth slightly below the national median, increasing by 1,875 residents by 2041 based on these combined SA2 figures, which represents a total increase of 10.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
210 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Druitt over the past five years, an average of 42 a year. That places the area in the 64th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 70% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 68, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals indicates that the suburb of Mount Druitt averages approximately 42 new home approvals annually, with an estimated 210 homes approved over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 63 approvals have been logged. With an average of 4.1 new residents per home built between FY-21 and FY-25, demand is outstripping supply, prompting price increases and competitive market conditions, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $312,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals valued at $30.6 million have been registered in the current financial year, indicating robust local business activity.
Per capita residential construction activity in the suburb of Mount Druitt is closely aligned with Greater Sydney, showing a balanced market. This rate is lower than the national average, suggesting a mature market with possible development limitations. Recent residential construction is divided into 70.0% detached houses and 30.0% medium to high-density dwellings, preserving the local suburban feel characterized by family homes. Developers are focusing more on traditional houses than the historical mix recorded at the Census (47.0%), reflecting sustained demand for larger properties. There are approximately 413 people per dwelling approval, which is typical of an established community. Projections suggest the suburb of Mount Druitt will add 1,837 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations. Current development rates are matching this growth reasonably well, though buyers might face greater competition as the resident count rises.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Druitt, worth an estimated $1.74 billion. A further 16 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.35 billion. 3 are already under construction and 13 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 and planning changes significantly affect property market trends. There are 20 active projects identified that may impact the suburb of Mount Druitt. Important projects include the Mount Druitt Town Centre Renewal, WSIG Projects, Mount St Mount Druitt developments, the expanded Mount Druitt PCYC, and the Universal Property Group project at 6-10 Mount Street.
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Mount Druitt Town Centre Renewal and WSIG Projects
Blacktown City Council is delivering a major Mount Druitt town centre renewal program funded through the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program. Current works include the $40.6 million renewal of Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, where construction has commenced after the centre closed on 27 January 2026, and the $26.8 million revitalisation of Mount Druitt Hub, planned to start construction in early to mid 2026 and open in late 2027. The program also includes a new First Nations Cultural Hub, public garden, public domain and access improvements, and planning changes for a new developable mixed-use site in Mount Street to support the Mount Druitt Town Centre Masterplan.
Mount St Mount Druitt
A major mixed-use urban renewal precinct designed as a 'village of buildings' to transform the Mount Druitt CBD. The development features approximately 900 residential apartments across four towers reaching heights of up to 80m. The proposal includes a large-scale shopping mall, a new public town square, and a through-site retail link connecting Mount Street to the Mount Druitt Town Centre Reserve. While initially slated for a 2022 commencement, the project remains in the planning and pre-construction phase as of mid-2026, aligning with Blacktown City Council's broader Mount Druitt to Toongabbie Corridor Strategy.
Renewed Mount Druitt Swimming Centre
A 40.6 million AUD redevelopment of the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre delivering a year-round aquatic centre with a new 25 m indoor learn-to-swim pool, splashpad, refurbished 50 m outdoor pool, kiosk, reception, community spaces, inclusive amenities, changerooms and landscape improvements. Construction commenced in February 2026 following closure of the existing facility in January 2026. The project forms part of the wider Mount Druitt transformation program.
Expanded Mount Druitt Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC)
Approved $25.4 million expansion of the existing Mount Druitt PCYC to provide a larger youth, sport and community facility. The project retains the existing club and adds a new expanded wing with two multipurpose indoor courts, youth hub, new entry, reception and administration area, amenities, storage, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, improved car and bus parking, landscaping and tree planting. Blacktown City Council states the DA was approved on 28 October 2025, construction is expected to start in late 2026 and the expanded facility is expected to open by the end of 2027.
Expanded Mount Druitt PCYC
A $25.4 million expansion of the Mount Druitt Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program. Designed by AJC Architects in collaboration with Barra-gi Consulting as First Nations Lead, the project more than doubles the existing facility's footprint. New works include two multipurpose indoor courts, a youth hub gathering space, new reception and administration areas, upgraded toilets and amenities, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, and car and bus parking.The design incorporates recycled-waste bricks, straw bale panels and a hybrid ventilation strategy. The expansion supports activities including basketball, futsal, martial arts and boxing, and forms part of an $86.9 million WSIG investment in Mount Druitt. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026.
Anglicare Mount Druitt Affordable Housing
173 mixed tenure social and affordable housing units across three 8-storey towers with single level linked basement. Designed specifically for single women aged 55+ (45+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples). Includes ground floor community services, retail tenancy, and multiple community spaces. Part of NSW Government's Social and Affordable Housing Fund.
First Nations Cultural Hub Mount Druitt
Purpose-built First Nations Cultural Hub and healing centre for the Western Sydney First Nations community. The project will provide gathering spaces, training rooms, consulting spaces, cultural storage, healing areas, medicinal gardens, outdoor courtyards, creche facilities and community programs. The project is being delivered by Blacktown City Council with funding through the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program. The project remains in planning and design, with council progressing design development, consultation and development application activities.
Universal Property Group 6-10 Mount Street Development
State Significant Development application for a mixed-use precinct comprising 926 apartments across two connected towers (up to 26 storeys). The project includes 180 affordable housing units (15% of GFA), 13 commercial tenancies, a central plaza, and public domain improvements. Located within the Mount Druitt Strategic Centre, approximately 700m from the train station.
7,651 residents of Mount Druitt are employed, from a labour force of 8,757. Unemployment sits at 12.6%, with participation at 61.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Mount Druitt features a qualified workforce with employment spread across several industries, an unemployment rate of 12.6%, and employment growth estimated at 1.9% over the past year. In March 2026, the employed population numbered 7,651 residents. The unemployment rate is 8.5% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and workforce participation stands lower at 61.5% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 25.5% of residents worked from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures. The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, and the transport, postal, and warehousing sector.
The transport, postal, and warehousing sector is particularly prominent, employing residents at 2.1 times the regional average rate. Professional and technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 5.7% of local employment compared to 11.5% regionally. The high ratio of residents to local jobs suggests that this suburb is mainly residential and offers limited employment opportunities within its boundaries. Data from SALM and the ABS shows that over a 12-month period, the local employed population grew by 1.9% and the labor force expanded by 1.3%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In Greater Sydney, employment grew by 1.9% and the labor force by 1.9%, with unemployment falling slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from May-25 suggest future national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these national sector projections to the local employment mix suggests employment for residents could rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Druitt is $1,478 a week (about $77,000 a year), with median personal income at $608 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,053 a year against an average of $55,160. 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 Mount Druitt are lower than the national average according to ATO data from the 2023 financial year. The median income for taxpayers is $50,053 and the average income is $55,160, compared to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $55,218 for median income and $60,853 for average income. Census data shows individual incomes are in the 12th percentile at $608 weekly, while household incomes are higher in the 34th percentile.
The largest income group comprises 35.3% of local residents (6,460 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the regional distribution where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Housing cost pressures are high, leaving residents with only 79.2% of their income, which ranks in the 28th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Druitt had 5,104 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 47% detached houses and 27% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $355 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,815 a month. Rent absorbs 24.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.3%. 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 latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Mount Druitt consisted of 46.6% detached houses and 53.4% other dwelling types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to Greater Sydney's mix of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate was 19.1%, which is lower than the metropolitan average, with the remaining homes being purchased with a mortgage (30.2%) or rented (50.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,815 and the median weekly rent of $355 are lower than the Sydney metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
Nationally, mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Druitt counted 5,104 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,499 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 16% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 76.5% of all households in the suburb of Mount Druitt, consisting of couples with children at 44.1%, couples without children at 16.1%, and single-parent households at 14.6%. The remaining 23.5% are non-family households, with single-person households accounting for 20.0% and group households making up 3.4%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.4% of adults in Mount Druitt hold a university qualification, including 19.9% with a bachelor degree and 7.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.0% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 4,315 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 990 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 levels in the suburb of Mount Druitt are lower than regional averages, with 28.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Among these, bachelor degrees are held by 19.9% of residents, postgraduate qualifications by 7.3%, and graduate diplomas by 1.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications are held by 26.9% of residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 17.0%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 35.9% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 12.6% in primary school, 8.7% in secondary school, and 6.1% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mount Druitt reaches 119 stops on 60 routes, timetabled for about 13,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The public transport network in the suburb of Mount Druitt consists of 119 active stops, including train and bus services. These stops are served by 60 routes, providing a total of 13,616 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with the average distance to a stop being 193 meters. As a residential area, the majority of working residents commute to other locations, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel at 78%, followed by trains at 14%. The average number of vehicles per dwelling is 1.1. According to the 2021 Census, 25.5% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 1,945 trips daily, which equates to approximately 114 weekly trips per stop. The associated map indicates the 100 closest transport stops to the center of the suburb of Mount Druitt.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.2% of residents in Mount Druitt report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Based on mortality and chronic illness data, the suburb of Mount Druitt displays notable public health needs, with common medical conditions present across age groups. The rate of private health insurance is low, with approximately 49% of the population (~8,930 people) covered, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Diabetes and asthma are the most common chronic conditions, affecting 6.8% and 6.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 76.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents under the age of 65 show favorable health outcomes.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 12.4% of the population (2,269 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. The health status of seniors is generally consistent with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.7% of Mount Druitt residents were born overseas and 64.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (11.7%) and Filipino (11.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Mount Druitt has a highly diverse population, with 64.6% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 56.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religion, practiced by 51.8% of residents. Islam is also well represented, accounting for 25.9% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. In terms of parental heritage, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Mount Druitt are Other at 38.7% (compared to the regional average of 16.0%), Australian at 11.7% (compared to the regional average of 17.8%), and Filipino at 11.3% (compared to the regional average of 2.0%).
Other notable groups include Samoan at 2.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 0.8% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and Lebanese at 1.9% (compared to 2.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Druitt is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 29.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Mount Druitt is 33 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb has a larger proportion of children aged 5 to 14 (14.7%) and a smaller proportion of seniors aged 75 to 84 (3.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.4% to 14.3%, while the 5 to 14 group decreased from 15.6% to 14.7%. Forecasts for 2041 suggest changes in the age profile, with the 75 to 84 age group projected to grow by 58% (adding 405 people to reach 1,101), while the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Druitt
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 13 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 273 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,986 at the 2021 Census → 18,301 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 (SAL12767). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.