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The median house price in Nirimba Fields is $1.46m, with units at $658k. House values have moved 11.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Nirimba Fields has an estimated 4,002 residents, up from 1,632 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,370 people, or 145.2%. Growth has averaged 23.6% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 500 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 56.0% of that increase. That puts 1,404 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Nirimba Fields has an estimated resident count of around 4,002, calculated through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside validated post-Census addresses. Compared to the 1,632 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 2,370 people (145.2%). This trend is based on an estimated resident population of 3,999 from ABS ERP figures published in June 2025 together with 500 validated new addresses added since the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,404 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical nationwide benchmark recorded across AreaSearch locations.
With its 145.2% expansion since the 2021 census, the suburb of Nirimba Fields outpaced both Greater Sydney and the state (7.3%), establishing itself as a standout regional growth center. Inflows from interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, contributing approximately 56.00000000000001% of all recent population additions, though natural increase and overseas arrivals also provided positive contributions. Projections for the suburb of Nirimba Fields apply ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 (with a 2021 base year) where necessary. Projected age-cohort growth rates from these datasets are applied across 2032 to 2041. Long-term demographic modeling places the suburb of Nirimba Fields in the highest quartile among national statistical areas, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an addition of 1,229 persons by 2041, representing an overall expansion of 30.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
809 new dwellings have been approved in Nirimba Fields over the past five years, an average of 161 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 40 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 83 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 47, 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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An analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Nirimba Fields has maintained an average of approximately 161 approved residential dwellings annually, culminating in roughly 809 homes over the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 47 residential approvals have been logged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 6.3 people moved into the suburb annually for each new residence constructed, creating an environment where demand heavily outstrips incoming supply and generally drives price increases and buyer rivalry, with new residential projects carrying an average construction cost of $486,000.
Per capita building approvals in Nirimba Fields outstrip Greater Sydney by 107.0%, which broadens options for purchasers despite a recent deceleration in overall building momentum. This rate remains well beyond the countrywide norm, underscoring substantial builder confidence. Residential construction is heavily weighted toward standalone houses at 93.0%, with attached dwellings accounting for 7.0%, thereby preserving an established low-density suburban environment focused on family living. Builders are prioritizing freestanding residences at a rate well above the existing housing stock (62.0% at Census), demonstrating enduring appetite for spacious family homes regardless of broader consolidation pressures. A ratio of roughly 68 people per approval underscores the location's developing status. Looking forward, the population of Nirimba Fields is projected to expand by 1,226 residents up to 2041, relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If current construction trends persist, residential additions appear well positioned to accommodate demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling population gains to outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Nirimba Fields, worth an estimated $1.49 billion. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $43.9 billion. 22 are already under construction and 22 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 infrastructure investment, urban planning programs, and major development works play a pivotal role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 10 key projects anticipated to influence the locality, with prominent initiatives including Akuna Vista, Nirimba Education Precinct Expansion, Sultonesi Estate, and Quakers Hill Parkway Widening, alongside the primary developments outlined below.
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Akuna Vista
Akuna Vista is a 136-hectare masterplanned community by Defence Housing Australia in Nirimba Fields. The estate is planned to deliver about 1,100 residential lots, including around 200 DHA homes, with parks, playgrounds, sports courts and fields, a village green, and local services. In 2026 DHA is progressing neighbourhood streetscape works including more than 600 new street trees, over 2 km of footpaths and road sealing. The Akuna Vista local centre, including a Woolworths supermarket, supporting retail, commercial space, parking and landscaping, was approved in December 2025.Nirimba Fields Public School permanent facilities are under construction and expected to open in May 2026, with the co-located preschool planned for Term 1 2027.
Quakers Hill Parkway Widening
Upgrade and widening of Quakers Hill Parkway to a four-lane divided road between Richmond Road and Sunnyholt Road. The project scope includes intersection upgrades, active transport shared paths, and improved corridor capacity delivered by Transport for NSW.
Railway Terrace Schofields High-Density Development
High-density residential development near Schofields railway station, comprising four apartment buildings with 400 dwellings. A transit-oriented project by Boris Pyatt Development to support population growth with access to public transport and local amenities.
Sultonesi Estate
A premium residential subdivision featuring 51 residential lots and 1 mixed-use lot across 2.5 hectares of cleared, level land. Located in the heart of The Ponds with access to Calandra Avenue, Scribbly Street, Lodore Street and Hambledon Road. Individual lots are now available for purchase with various sizes ranging from 250sqm to 450sqm.
Landcom Demonstration Precinct, Schofields
A landmark demonstration project by Landcom delivering approximately 140 homes, including terraces, manor homes, and compact housing. The precinct features a significant affordable housing component, including a 63-apartment 100 percent affordable complex developed in partnership with Link Wentworth, which was fast-tracked under the State Significant Development pathway and funded by the HAFF. The project focuses on sustainability, featuring passive design, gas-free electric infrastructure, and increased tree canopy. Construction on the affordable apartments commenced in mid-2026, with completion anticipated by early 2028.
Nirimba Education Precinct
The Nirimba Education Precinct continues to evolve as a multi-institution education hub comprising Western Sydney University, TAFE NSW and NSW Department of Education facilities. Current planning focuses on ongoing campus renewal, improved teaching and research facilities, student amenities and supporting infrastructure rather than a single confirmed expansion project. The precinct remains strategically important for education and workforce development in Western Sydney.
Nirimba Fields Residential Development
A master-planned residential development featuring 27 detached dwellings comprising 3, 4, and 5-bedroom double-storey houses with full turn-key inclusions. The development offers modern family homes with open-plan living, quality kitchen and dining areas, and outdoor entertainment spaces in a prime Western Sydney location near public transport and amenities.
Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect
Sydney Water is investigating a proposed purified recycled water scheme at the Quakers Hill Water Resource Recovery Facility, featuring an advanced treatment plant, transfer pipeline, and blending infrastructure at Prospect Reservoir. The initiative aims to improve Greater Sydney's climate resilience and secure long-term drinking water supplies for growing populations.
2,696 residents of Nirimba Fields are employed, from a labour force of 2,731. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 93.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Local workforce metrics for Nirimba Fields indicate a highly skilled labor pool with strong concentration in the technology industry, a low jobless rate of 1.3%, and annual employment expansion of 13.9%, based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents reached 2,696, with local unemployment sitting 2.8% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.1% mark, alongside an exceptionally high labor participation rate of 93.0% (compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney). Furthermore, 52.3% of workers indicated they worked from home in Census returns, a metric influenced in part by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and finance & insurance. Employment in finance & insurance is especially pronounced, tracking at 1.8 times the broader metropolitan standard. In contrast, construction represents only 4.1% of the local workforce, trailing the regional mark of 8.6%. A comparison between resident workers and local job positions suggests that while some local jobs exist, a substantial proportion of the community travels to other areas for work. AreaSearch evaluation of broader SALM and ABS metrics indicates that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 13.9% alongside a 13.7% increase in the labor force, reducing the local unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded employment and labor force increases of 1.9% and 1.9% respectively, accompanied by a slight decrease. Additional guidance regarding forward demand is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections. When mapped across local industry compositions across five- and ten-year horizons, these figures provide useful indications of future growth. Against national baseline projections of 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years, applying sectoral weightings to the Nirimba Fields workforce profile points to local employment increases of 7.2% across five years and 14.6% across ten years (serving as an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized population modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Nirimba Fields is $2,567 a week (about $133,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,159 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,361 a year against an average of $72,055. 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 AreaSearch's compilation of ATO tax statistics for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Nirimba Fields sit above the national average, recording a median of $63,361 and a mean of $72,055. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median income of $60,817 alongside an average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% increase in line with the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 indicates modeled levels of roughly $69,900 (median) and $79,491 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions household, family, and individual income brackets between the 88th and 91st percentiles across the country.
The dominant income group includes 37.9% of residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 per week (1,516 residents), similar to the 30.9% share recorded regionally. A prominent cohort of 39.6% earns above $3,000 per week, reflecting significant local spending capacity. While housing costs absorb 20.3% of income, strong remuneration ensures disposable income reaches the 87th percentile, with the area ranking in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Nirimba Fields had 532 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 62% detached houses and 35% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 4% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing landscape in Nirimba Fields consisted of 61.8% standalone houses and 38.2% alternative housing formats (such as semi-detached residences, flats, and other types), whereas the broader Sydney metro recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership trailed the wider metropolitan benchmark, sitting at 3.5%, while the balance of residential properties was mortgaged (44.3%) or occupied by tenants (52.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment stood at $3,000, notably higher than the Sydney metro figure of $2,427, while median weekly rent was $410 against the metropolitan average of $470.
Relative to Australia-wide figures, mortgage repayments substantially exceed the national average of $1,863, and rents also surpass the countrywide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nirimba Fields counted 532 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,305 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 82.5%, divided into couples with children (49.3%), couples without children (22.5%), and single parent families (8.7%). The remaining 17.5% comprises non-family arrangements, consisting of single-person residences (14.4%) and shared group housing (3.6%). At 2.9 persons, the median household size exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.8% of adults in Nirimba Fields hold a university qualification, including 34.2% with a bachelor degree and 23.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 11.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 586 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,059 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 among residents of Nirimba Fields are exceptionally high, with 59.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding a tertiary qualification, well above the 30.4% national and 32.2% NSW averages. This strong educational profile underpins significant potential in professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest proportion at 34.2%, followed by postgraduate awards (23.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Additionally, technical and vocational training accounts for 19.8% of formal qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (11.1%) and advanced diplomas (8.7%). Participation in study is widespread throughout the community, with 33.7% of all inhabitants enrolled in an educational program.
Broken down by schooling stage, 12.4% attend primary school, 6.5% are in secondary school, and 6.2% are engaged in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Nirimba Fields reaches 8 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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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An assessment of local public transit indicates 8 active transit stops throughout Nirimba Fields, primarily providing bus connections. A total of 26 separate routes operate across these stops, delivering 1,258 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated positively, with the typical resident situated 250 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward travel is common, with 70% commuting by car and 22% utilizing the train. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 0.8 vehicles per residence, trailing the regional standard. Census findings from 2021 showed that 52.3% of workers worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit service frequency across all operational lines averages 179 trips per day, which translates to roughly 157 weekly departures per individual stop.
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85.6% of residents in Nirimba Fields report no long-term health condition. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic ailment rates show favorable overall health conditions in Nirimba Fields, characterized by limited illness across the broader population and rates close to national averages among older cohorts. Private healthcare coverage is widespread, covering roughly 55% of all residents (~2,217 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns in the community, recorded among 5.0 and 4.4% of residents respectively, whereas 85.6% reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%.
The working-age population exhibits strong overall health with minimal chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over make up 3.3% of the community (132 people), a notably smaller proportion than the 15.5% seen across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for older residents perform above the average, though their relative national standing is slightly lower than that of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
67.5% of Nirimba Fields residents were born overseas and 73.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (36.7%) and English (8.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Nirimba Fields is among the highest nationwide, with 67.5% of the local population born overseas and 73.6% speaking a language other than English in the home. Hinduism is the dominant faith, observed by 47.8% of local residents, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestry groups in Nirimba Fields are Indian at 36.7% (compared to the regional average of 3.6%), Other at 28.1% (compared to 16.0% regionally), and English at 8.8% (against 19.0% across the broader region). Notable variations appear across other cultural backgrounds as well, including Filipino representation at 5.4% (vs 2.0% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.7% (vs 0.3%), and Samoan at 0.5% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nirimba Fields is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 28.4% 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 demographic structure of the suburb of Nirimba Fields is heavily defined by working-age individuals with children. As of updated August 2026 estimates, young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) make up 48.4% of the population, compared to 31.4% throughout Greater Sydney, while seniors and retirees (65+) represent 3.3% against a metropolitan share of 15.5%. The estimated median age is 31, mirroring the 2021 Census figure, which sits 6 years below the Greater Sydney median of 37 and below the national Census median of 38. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 bracket has shifted from 50.6% to an estimated 48.4%.
This shift is largely attributable to the 25 to 34 age group declining from 26.6% to an estimated 19.2% while the 35 to 44 cohort climbed from 24.0% to 29.2%, reflecting existing residents aging within the community. By 2041, children and young adults (0 - 24) are projected to record the largest volume increase, rising by 658 (46%) to 2,091, whereas retiree and senior age groups are expected to experience the steepest relative growth, expanding by 129% to 302.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Nirimba Fields
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 | Sep 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 Sep 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 — 500 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,632 at the 2021 Census → 4,002 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 (SAL12977). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.