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The median house price in Narellan Vale is $1.14m, with units at $972k. House values have moved 6.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Narellan Vale has an estimated 7,026 residents, up from 6,931 at the 2021 Census — a change of 95 people, or 1.4%. That puts 2,745 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 assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with address records verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Narellan Vale had an estimated residency of 7,026 individuals in May 2026. This represents a growth of 95 people (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 6,931 people. This adjustment is calculated from a base resident population of 7,014, computed by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, with an extra 11 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. Such a population size translates to a density of 2,744 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of Australian areas monitored by AreaSearch.
The expansion was mostly underpinned by natural increase, which was responsible for roughly 65.0% of the total population rise in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the starting point. In instances where SA2 territories lack this coverage, projections compiled by the NSW State Government in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are applied. Demographic cohort growth rates derived from these datasets are projected forward for all locations spanning 2032 to 2041. Future expectations point to growth matching the lowest quartile of statistical territories nationwide, with the suburb of Narellan Vale projected to expand by 292 residents by 2041 under these consolidated SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 4.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
66 new dwellings have been approved in Narellan Vale over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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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Evaluation by AreaSearch of ABS building permit data distributed from wider statistical regions indicates that the suburb of Narellan Vale has averaged approximately 13 dwelling approvals annually, summing to an estimated 66 residences over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 4 permits have been logged. With the local population contracting, residential additions have comfortably satisfied requirements, supporting a balanced marketplace with healthy options for purchasers, while constructed homes average a value of $308,000, consistent with wider regional building trends. Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $1.1 million have been registered during this financial period, pointing to a low volume of non-residential construction.
Relative to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Narellan Vale displays minor construction activity, tracking 58.0% below the regional per capita norm. This relative lack of new stock generally bolsters demand and valuations for pre-existing houses. The volume is also below the countrywide benchmark, reflecting a mature locality and potential planning constraints. Upcoming construction is split between 69.0% standalone houses and 31.0% multi-unit builds or townhouses, showing a growing diversity of medium-density choices that cater to different price points, ranging from standard family properties to cheaper, compact formats. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock, which is 97.0% houses, reflecting a decline in available greenfield land alongside changing lifestyle needs and financial constraints. Averaging around 779 people for every home permit, the suburb of Narellan Vale behaves as a highly consolidated property market. Long-term forecasts indicate the suburb of Narellan Vale will gain 280 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. Under current building patterns, the supply of housing is expected to satisfy demand, maintaining positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces these predictions.
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 Narellan Vale, worth an estimated $23 million. A further 93 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $37.3 billion. 33 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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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Changes to infrastructure, major construction works, and local planning decisions have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 11 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Mount Annan Christian College Expansion, the Studley Park House Redevelopment, the Outer Sydney Metropolitan Correctional Precinct, and the Narellan Vale Residential Expansion (Stage 3 & 4), with the following records detailing the most significant initiatives.
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Mount Annan Christian College Expansion
Multi-stage masterplan redevelopment of the 37-acre Mount Annan Christian College campus to accommodate the school's continued enrolment growth. The K-2 Precinct (12 classrooms plus STEM-focused spaces) has been completed and is in use. Stages 3 and 4 of the masterplan are now underway, comprising a new three-storey Secondary building scheduled for completion by 2027 and a two-storey STEAM building delivering state-of-the-art Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics learning spaces. Further buildings are planned under the masterplan to support the College's ongoing expansion.
Outer Sydney Metropolitan Correctional Precinct
NSW Government concept for a new correctional precinct to address metropolitan prison capacity. Alternative precinct locations including areas around Camellia and Badgerys Creek have been considered. The project currently remains an uncommitted concept under assessment.
Gledswood Hills Community Centre
New community centre with multi-purpose hall, library, childcare facilities, and recreational spaces designed to support the growing Gledswood Hills population.
Studley Park House Redevelopment
Adaptive reuse of the state-heritage Studley Park House as a 5-room boutique hotel and function spaces, plus a new connected 44-key hotel building and four residential flat buildings (148 apartments). Works include remediation, demolition of dilapidated defence structures, new road access, landscaping, civil infrastructure and Community Title subdivision.
Evergreen Spring Farm
Evergreen is a thriving masterplanned residential community offering modern 3, 4, and 5 bedroom turnkey homes and land lots in Spring Farm. Originally comprising 850 lots across 62 hectares with plans for 885 dwellings, the development features family-friendly parks, walking trails, and excellent connectivity to schools, shopping centers, and transport links including the Hume Highway and nearby train stations. The community includes over 2 hectares of green open space and is located minutes from Narellan Town Centre and Camden.
Gledswood Hills Aged Care Facility
An 80-bed aged care facility featuring respite care, dementia care, and tailored wellness programs to support the growing senior population in the Macarthur region.
Gledswood Hills Residential Estate Stage 3
Stage of the broader The Hermitage masterplanned community delivering approximately 450 residential lots with new parks and local amenities near Lakeside Golf Club. Ongoing staged delivery by Sekisui House within the South West Growth Area.
Gledswood Hills Sports Complex
Delivery of a multi-sport community complex at Gledswood Hills incorporating outdoor playing fields, hard courts, amenities buildings, parking, and associated recreation infrastructure for the Camden community.
4,833 residents of Narellan Vale are employed, from a labour force of 4,906. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 86.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,838, about 69% 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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Narellan Vale features a highly capable labor pool, with strong representation across vital service industries, an unemployment rate of 1.5%, and an estimated employment growth of 7.9% during the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data. By March 2026, 4,833 residents were employed, while the local unemployment rate stood at 2.6%, which is 1.5 percentage points lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation reached 86.4%, significantly exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 69.1%. Census data indicates that 30.1% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdown measures should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
Resident employment is heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, building trades, and education & training. The construction sector is particularly prominent, employing residents at 1.5 times the wider metropolitan average. In contrast, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, making up 4.2% of local jobs compared to 11.5% across the region. Comparison between the Census working population and resident counts suggests this predominantly suburban enclave offers few local jobs. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled by AreaSearch for broader statistical divisions shows that over the 12-month timeframe, employment grew by 7.9% while the labor pool expanded by 8.0%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This differed from Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment contracted slightly. Employment outlooks for the nation published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future labor needs in the suburb of Narellan Vale. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although nationwide employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local industry profile suggests employment for residents of the suburb of Narellan Vale could rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for comparison and excludes localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Narellan Vale is $2,248 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $923 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,578 a year against an average of $69,957. 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 tax data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Narellan Vale sit slightly above the national median. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $58,578 and an average of $69,957, compared to Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in a Wage Price Index lift of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $64,623 (median) and $77,177 (average) by March 2026. Census records place household, family, and individual incomes high on a national scale, falling between the 70th and 80th percentiles.
The weekly earning distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which accounts for 38.4% of residents (2,697 people), mirroring the broader region where 30.9% earn within this band. A notable 30.3% of earners receive more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to affluent pockets that bolster the local economy. Residential costs consume 16.0% of household earnings, but strong incomes keep disposable funds at the 79th percentile, with the SEIFA income index ranking the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Narellan Vale had 2,221 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. 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 architecture in the suburb of Narellan Vale at the time of the latest Census consisted of 97.3% standalone houses and 2.7% alternative housing styles, such as semi-detached builds or apartments, compared to Sydney metro averages of 55.9% and 44.1% respectively. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Narellan Vale lagged slightly behind the Sydney metro average, sitting at 26.2%, while the remaining properties were held under mortgages (52.1%) or occupied by renters (21.7%). The median monthly home loan payment was $2,167, which is notably lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while weekly rent was recorded at $460, compared to $470 across the metro area.
On a national level, mortgage outlays in the suburb of Narellan Vale are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are well above the countrywide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Narellan Vale counted 2,221 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 15% 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 the vast majority of households at 84.1%, comprising 45.0% couples with offspring, 22.9% couples without children, and 15.3% single parent arrangements. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 15.9%, with single-person households at 14.8% and shared group houses at 1.1%. The median household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.7% of adults in Narellan Vale hold a university qualification, including 12.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,627 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,023 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 outcomes show some discrepancies, with university degree attainment (17.7%) tracking far below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear gap and a potential focus area for local educational programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common qualification at 12.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational qualifications are highly prevalent, with 40.9% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificate qualifications (29.8%). Enrolment rates are high throughout the area, with 30.4% of residents engaged in study.
This includes 10.9% attending primary schools, 8.8% in secondary institutions, and 4.2% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Narellan Vale reaches 39 stops on 58 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 networks include 39 active stops in the suburb of Narellan Vale, consisting of various bus options. These locations are serviced by 58 different routes, which provide a total of 2,056 passenger trips each week. Transport connection is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 163 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most commuters travel out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 94%. Households average 1.9 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. A high 30.1% of residents worked from home, though this 2021 Census data may reflect pandemic conditions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 293 trips daily, which translates to roughly 52 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.6% of residents in Narellan Vale report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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The suburb of Narellan Vale presents prominent health challenges according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease trends, with typical conditions common in both younger and older cohorts, though private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 55% of the population (~3,835 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues locally, affecting 8.8% and 8.4% of residents. Meanwhile, 68.6% of the population reported no long-term illnesses, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents of working age report above-average rates of chronic conditions.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.5% of the community (948 people), which is lower than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for this older demographic present some difficulties, with national indicators generally aligned with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Narellan Vale is largely Australian-born, at 85.1% of residents, with 10.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.9%) and English (26.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Narellan Vale is lower than average, with 85.1% of residents born in Australia, 92.7% holding citizenship, and 89.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 63.4% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Ancestry details reveal that the largest groups in the suburb of Narellan Vale are Australian at 29.9% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 17.8%, English at 26.9%, compared to the regional average of 19.0%, and Other at 7.3%, which sits below the regional average of 16.0%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other heritages: Maltese heritage is overrepresented at 1.6% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Serbian heritage stands at 0.5% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Polish heritage is at 0.9% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Narellan Vale is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 28.7% 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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With a median age of 35 years, the suburb of Narellan Vale has a slightly younger demographic profile than Greater Sydney's 37 years and the national median of 38 years. The 15 - 24 age bracket is well represented at 15.5% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 13.2%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 3.1% to 4.7% of the total population. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 15.0% to 13.3%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.7% to 13.5%.
Demographic projections for 2041 indicate significant changes for the suburb of Narellan Vale. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to increase substantially, growing by 334 people (101%) from 330 to 665. The combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 82% of all population growth, showing an aging trend, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Narellan Vale
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 | Jul 2026 last month 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 Jul 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 — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,931 at the 2021 Census → 7,026 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 (SAL12907). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.