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The median house price in Mount Pritchard is $1.23m, with units at $767k. House values have moved 9.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Mount Pritchard has an estimated 10,654 residents, up from 10,426 at the 2021 Census — a change of 228 people, or 2.2%. That puts 3,448 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS demographic revisions across surrounding zones with newly confirmed addresses, the suburb of Mount Pritchard recorded an estimated 10,654 residents as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 228 people (2.2%) compared to the 10,426 people registered in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 10,602 derived from the ABS ERP data release in June 2025 alongside 25 validated new addresses added post-Census. With 3,447 persons per square kilometer, population density sits within the upper quartile of nationwide locations reviewed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Mount Pritchard outpaced its wider SA3 district (2.1%) with its 2.2% growth since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional pacesetter. Overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating approximately 69.0% of recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 district applied by AreaSearch draw from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its baseline, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 modeling anchored to 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-cohort growth trajectories from these aggregated datasets are extended across all sectors. In light of anticipated demographic shifts, expansion is projected to rank within the lower quartile nationally, with the suburb of Mount Pritchard anticipated to add 210 persons through to 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, translating to an overall rise of 1.5% across the 16 years.
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270 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Pritchard over the past five years, an average of 54 a year. That places the area in the 54th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 61 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 64% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 85, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of statistical area building approvals from the ABS indicate that Mount Pritchard has averaged approximately 54 residential dwellings approved per year, amounting to roughly 270 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 85 approvals have been documented. Because virtually no net inflow of additional residents per newly constructed dwelling occurred annually over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 and FY-25, residential building activity is keeping pace with or surpassing demand, creating broader choice for purchasers and laying the groundwork for population growth to potentially outstrip baseline expectations, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $451,000 in line with wider regional averages.
Furthermore, $1.6 million in commercial development approvals was logged during this financial year, reflecting subdued commercial activity. Compared with the broader Greater Sydney region, building volumes in Mount Pritchard are moderately higher (23.0% above the per-capita regional benchmark over the 5 year period), preserving healthy choice for buyers while upholding prevailing asset values. Recent development pipelines comprise 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% medium and high-density formats, introducing a greater proportion of townhouses and units to cater across varying budgets, from family residences to affordable compact dwellings. This represents a distinct shift from the existing fabric of 87.0% houses, pointing to constrained greenfield land and adjusting to changing lifestyle habits and affordability considerations. Recording roughly 135 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical low-density attributes. Moving forward, the latest quarterly analysis by AreaSearch anticipates an increase of 158 residents in Mount Pritchard through to 2041. Sustaining recent construction volumes will allow residential supply to easily absorb demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions and potentially facilitating growth above standard demographic forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Pritchard, worth an estimated $256 million. A further 60 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.1 billion. 17 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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 capital projects, planning schemes, and infrastructure upgrades exert a major influence on community development. AreaSearch has highlighted 13 projects positioned to shape the surrounding district. Notable works include the Mounties Mount Pritchard Upgrade, Little Zaks Academy Mount Pritchard, Mount Pritchard Public School Preschool, and Canvas at Bonnyrigg, with critical undertakings detailed in the following overview.
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Mount Pritchard Montessori Academy
Purpose-built childcare and early learning centre at 12 Hemphill Avenue, Mount Pritchard, now open and operated by Montessori Academy under the name Mount Pritchard Montessori Academy. The centre offers care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years across six Montessori classrooms and two outdoor playgrounds, with meals, nappies and Montessori materials included in the daily fee. The site was originally proposed under a childcare operator called Little Zaks Academy, but has opened under the Montessori Academy brand instead.
Bonnyrigg Town Hub Precinct (Stages 12-13)
A key phase of the 30-year Bonnyrigg Renewal, Stages 12 and 13 focus on the Town Hub Precinct. The project involves the delivery of approximately 600 new homes in a mixed-tenure model, including 185 social housing units. Infrastructure works include a new link road between Bonnyrigg Avenue and Tarlington Parade, a 9,000sqm junior play park, and super lots for future mid-rise apartment buildings (up to six storeys) and townhouses. Construction of the link road and site preparation commenced in early 2026.
Mount Pritchard Public Preschool
New public preschool being delivered at Mount Pritchard Public School as part of the NSW Government's 100 New Public Preschools program. The facility will provide 2 preschool rooms, administration, staff facilities, storage and a purpose-built outdoor play area for up to 40 children per day. Construction is underway following site remediation, with groundworks and building works progressing. Completion remains targeted for Day 1, Term 1, 2027, subject to final approvals.
Hurlstone Agricultural High School Upgrade
NSW Department of Education upgrade to Hurlstone Agricultural High School, delivering two new dormitory buildings with 180 beds, staff accommodation, common rooms and modern amenities, plus a new farm hub with dairy, milking, animal, storage, irrigation, hydroponic and co-located learning facilities. The boarding facilities and farm hub are finished and in use, with a new sports oval and amenities due for student use in Term 1 2026.
Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas)
An essential phase of the $400 million Bonnyrigg Estate redevelopment (stages 8 to 11) known as the Humphries Precinct. This masterplanned community, branded as Canvas, is transforming the former social housing estate into a mixed-tenure precinct with 210 private land lots and 65 social housing units managed by SGCH. The project includes the new Junior Play Park, extensions to Bishop Crescent, and enhanced road connectivity to the Bonnyrigg town hub. Current progress includes civil works and the final release of land lots to the private market.
The Liverpool by FYVE
A landmark 34-storey mixed-use tower in the Liverpool CBD, featuring 193 residential apartments, a 113-room boutique hotel, 6,500 sqm of A-grade commercial office space, and a ground-floor retail and dining precinct. Designed by Rothelowman, the project integrates high-quality 1, 2, and 3-bedroom homes with serviced apartments and modern business suites.
Liverpool Civic Place
A $600 million urban renewal precinct transforming the southern Liverpool CBD. Stage 1 delivered the Yellamundie library, council chambers, and the University of Wollongong campus. The final stage, the Helix Hub, is currently under construction and features a 17-storey vertical university campus, life sciences research space, and co-living residential apartments.
Canvas at Bonnyrigg
Canvas is a masterplanned community within the 81-hectare Bonnyrigg Estate renewal (Stages 8-11), delivering 210 private land lots and 65 new social housing dwellings. The precinct features a landmark 9,000sqm junior play park with a basketball court, picnic areas, and bike loops. As of May 2026, the project is in the final stages of subdivision and home construction, with the final land release nearly sold out. The development is a partnership between Traders In Purple and Homes NSW to revitalize the area with new roads and high-quality residential infrastructure.
4,785 residents of Mount Pritchard are employed, from a labour force of 5,128. Unemployment sits at 6.7%, with participation at 58.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,496, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Mount Pritchard features an even distribution across white and blue collar occupations, marked by a robust industrial and manufacturing base, a jobless rate of 6.7%, and an estimated 5.7% rise in employment over the preceding year according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, 4,785 residents are employed, with unemployment tracking 2.6% above the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney, while workforce participation of 58.6% falls well short of the metropolitan benchmark of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 24.9% of local workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Industrial manufacturing represents a prominent strength, capturing a local workforce share 2.0 times the broader metropolitan standard. In contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 4.1% locally against the regional benchmark of 11.5%. Given the contrast between resident workers and local operational roles captured in the Census, this largely residential neighbourhood provides constrained on-site workplace opportunities. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, employment rose by 5.7% over the 12 months to March 2026, while the labour force grew by 5.4%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, with only a marginal drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand within Mount Pritchard. These projections, which cover five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Mount Pritchard's employment composition, local employment is estimated to rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years. It is important to note that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
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Median household income in Mount Pritchard is $1,396 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $520 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,367 a year against an average of $56,002. 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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According to the latest ATO tax statistics by postcode compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Mount Pritchard recorded a median earnings level of $47,367 and an average of $56,002. These outcomes fall below nationwide benchmarks, as well as Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Applying the 10.32% Wage Price Index increase recorded since financial year 2023 brings estimated benchmarks to roughly $52,255 for median income and $61,781 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census placed individual weekly earnings at the 4th percentile ($520), whereas household earnings reached the 28th percentile.
In terms of earnings brackets, the single largest cohort represents 30.7% collecting $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,270 residents), tracking closely with Greater Sydney where 30.9% fall into this category. Severe housing cost challenges leave residents with only 79.1% of income remaining, placing the area at the 21st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Pritchard had 3,082 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 3% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 27.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Mount Pritchard at the most recent Census was dominated by separate houses at 87.2%, with attached dwellings, apartments, and alternative structures making up 12.8%, contrasting with the metropolitan Sydney split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 29.7%, closely mirroring Sydney metro levels, while remaining residences were divided between mortgaged properties (35.2%) and rental accommodations (35.0%). Median mortgage commitments were $1,950 per month, substantially below the metropolitan figure of $2,427, while typical weekly rent was $380 compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
When benchmarked against national figures, local mortgage payments surpass the Australian median of $1,863, and rents outpace the national baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Pritchard counted 3,082 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 77.6%, encompassing 38.9% couples with children, 20.2% single parent families, and 16.7% couples without children. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.4%, comprising single-person households at 20.4% and group shared dwellings at 1.9%. The area records an average household occupancy of 3.1 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.6% of adults in Mount Pritchard hold a university qualification, including 12.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 19.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 630 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 945 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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Attainment figures show that 15.6% of local residents hold university degrees, lagging behind the Greater Sydney average of 38.0% and highlighting scope for focused educational support. Bachelor degrees account for the primary tertiary credential at 12.2%, alongside postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational and technical training forms a substantial foundation, with 29.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of certificates (19.7%) and advanced diplomas (9.4%). A significant 32.2% of the local population participates in active education. Breaking down this cohort, 11.1% are attending primary schools, 9.9% are enrolled in secondary institutions, and 5.5% are engaged in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Mount Pritchard reaches 88 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 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 1.5 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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Transport networks in the suburb of Mount Pritchard encompass 88 operational bus stops across 36 dedicated routes, generating 1,799 scheduled passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated excellent, with typical residences situated 130 meters from their nearest public transit facility. Due to the area's residential profile, most travel is outbound, with private vehicles dominating at 89% and rail transit accounting for 5%. Household vehicle access stands at an above-average 1.5 per dwelling, while 24.9% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to lockdown conditions. Transit schedules across all local routes average 257 daily departures, which translates to roughly 20 weekly departures per individual stop.
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75.3% of residents in Mount Pritchard report no long-term health condition. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Mortality metrics and medical condition data analyzed by AreaSearch reflect generally positive health dynamics in Mount Pritchard that align with nationwide averages, showing standard prevalence of common ailments across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is somewhat subdued, encompassing roughly 49% of residents (~5,234 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and 55.7% across Australia. Arthritis and diabetes represent the leading diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 6.5 and 6.1% of the population, while 75.3% reported no long-term health diagnoses compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for residents under 65 track above typical benchmarks.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 17.7% of the locality (1,885 people), surpassing the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with older residents maintaining above-average health results consistent with nationwide trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.2% of Mount Pritchard residents were born overseas and 64.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 93% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (18.8%) and Australian (11.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demonstrating high levels of multicultural diversity, Mount Pritchard records 48.2% of its population born overseas and 64.4% using a non-English language at home. Christianity constitutes the predominant religious affiliation, adhered to by 49.6% of residents. A particularly prominent divergence is observed in Buddhism, which represents 19.7% of the community compared to the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Looking at parental lineage, the primary heritage groups in Mount Pritchard are Other at 20.4%, Vietnamese at 18.8% (well above the metropolitan average of 1.8%), and Australian at 11.4% (below the regional benchmark of 17.8%).
Noticeable variations are also evident across several other backgrounds, with Serbian representation reaching 4.5% (against 0.5% regionally), Lebanese at 4.4% (against 2.6%), and Samoan at 2.1% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Pritchard is 36. 28.1% 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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Age distributions in the suburb of Mount Pritchard align closely with Greater Sydney norms, with no major demographic tier diverging by more than 5.5 percentage points from regional shares. The median age remains steady at an estimated 36, identical to the 2021 Census and 1 year younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that time. The most visible shift since the Census occurred in the 65+ demographic, which grew from 14.4% to an estimated 17.7%. By 2041, retirees and seniors are projected to lead local expansion by adding 792 individuals (42%) to reach 2,678, while cohorts of children, young adults, and young to middle-aged residents are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Pritchard
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 3 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 25 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,426 at the 2021 Census → 10,654 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL12796). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.