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The median house price in North Ryde is $2.65m, with units at $850k. House values have moved 3.3% a year compounded over five years.
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North Ryde has an estimated 14,723 residents, up from 14,043 at the 2021 Census — a change of 680 people, or 4.8%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. That puts 2,762 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 North Ryde has an estimated resident tally of roughly 14,723, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS regional updates with post-Census address validations. This represents a gain of 680 people (4.8%) over the 14,043 residents documented at the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) benchmark of 14,664 calculated from ABS releases in June 2025, alongside 64 validated new addresses added after the Census. With 2,762 persons per square kilometer, the suburb places in the top quartile for population density nationwide.
Over the previous ten years, the suburb of North Ryde sustained strong momentum, posting a 2.8% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the wider SA3 area, with net overseas migration accounting for roughly 77.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of North Ryde rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 datasets referenced to 2022, supplemented where needed by NSW State Government 2022 SA2 figures anchored to 2021, with age-group expansion trajectories applied across the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, the suburb of North Ryde sits within the top quartile nationally for anticipated expansion, with combined SA2 modelling forecasting an increase of 4,506 persons to 2041, representing a 30.2% cumulative surge over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
587 new dwellings have been approved in North Ryde over the past five years, an average of 117 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 105 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 34% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 71, 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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Examining ABS residential building approval figures at the statistical area level, AreaSearch reports that North Ryde has averaged approximately 117 new dwelling permits annually, reaching an aggregate of 587 residences across the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 71 approvals have been logged. The local market maintains an even balance between supply and absorption, with 1.3 incoming residents per completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25. The mean construction value of newly approved homes is $651,000, tracking above regional benchmarks and highlighting a focus on higher-end builds. Meanwhile, commercial construction approvals have reached $38.7 million in the current financial year, demonstrating healthy non-residential investment.
Per capita building activity in North Ryde trails Greater Sydney by 18.0%, positioning the suburb at the 62nd percentile across the nation. Recent development approvals comprise 34.0% detached houses alongside 66.0% townhouses or apartments, a notable shift from the established housing stock of 58.0% standalone houses that reflects constraints on land availability and rising preference for lower-maintenance, more attainable dwellings. Approval density stands at approximately 212 people per dwelling approval, characteristic of a low density environment. According to the latest quarterly AreaSearch projections, North Ryde is slated to take on 4,447 additional inhabitants by 2041. While ongoing residential development continues at a reasonable pace relative to future demand, increasing population numbers could heighten competition among prospective property buyers.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside North Ryde, worth an estimated $6.29 billion. A further 78 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $69.9 billion. 25 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 expenditure and planning decisions play a decisive role in shaping community growth and development. AreaSearch has logged 34 active projects poised to influence the suburb. Prominent developments include the 24-storey Lachlan's Line Building A, Macquarie Park Education Campus, the Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, and Triniti Lighthouse Build-to-Rent, with additional high-priority works outlined below.
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Lachlan's Line Building A (24-storey)
The Macquarie Collection (Building A) is a 24-storey residential tower within the Lachlan's Line precinct. Developed by Landmark Group and designed by AJC Architects, the tower comprises 234 apartments and five basement levels with 245 parking spaces. The project is a major component of the transit-oriented urban renewal at Macquarie Park, featuring sustainable design, landscaped communal areas, and direct connectivity to the North Ryde Metro. Construction is in advanced stages with completion targeted for late 2026.
Lachlan's Line Precinct
Transit-oriented urban renewal precinct at Macquarie Park/North Ryde, led by Landcom with multiple delivery partners. The precinct includes completed and ongoing apartment stages, the Landmark Group Macquarie Collection stages, a village with retail and community facilities, parks and open space, and a 135-home affordable housing project by Link Wentworth and Landcom at 6 Halifax Street that was approved in October 2024. Landmark lists The Macquarie Collection as construction commenced, with stage 1 comprising 300 residences and a larger masterplan of about 1,600 residences.
Cottonwood Crescent Precinct
Large-scale mixed-use precinct in Macquarie Park undergoing major transformation from multiple developers. The flagship project is 88 Waterloo (15-21 Cottonwood Crescent) by Billbergia and Legacy Property - two residential towers of 60 and 52 storeys delivering 858 apartments (including 60 affordable), declared State Significant via the Housing Delivery Authority in August 2025 and currently under SSD assessment ahead of public exhibition. Construction is targeted for 2027 with completion by 2030. At 14-16 Cottonwood Crescent, Legacy Property is seeking a further modification for a 21-storey, 126-apartment tower valued at $118.5M.Meriton's Viciniti development on Cottonwood Crescent (approximately 200 apartments) is completed. The precinct is positioned opposite Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Centre, within one of NSW's eight Transport Oriented Development Accelerated Precincts.
124-126 Epping Road Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development involving demolition of existing structures and construction of three buildings comprising 78 residential apartments across five low-rise floors, ground floor commercial tenancies including neighbourhood shops, food and drink premises, health consulting rooms and a medical centre. Includes basement parking for 161 vehicles, 55 bicycle storage spaces, communal and private open spaces, landscaping, and site infrastructure upgrades including a new substation. DA approved by the Sydney North Planning Panel (LDA2020/0293) with a capital investment value of $32.6 million.Currently in pre-construction phase.
North Ryde Station Precinct - Lachlan's Line
NSW Government and Landcom led mixed-use urban renewal precinct around North Ryde Metro station. Lachlan's Line forms the northern part of the precinct and includes housing, local retail, public open space and community facilities. The precinct was rezoned in 2013 and is approved as a residential and commercial State Significant Development. It is planned to provide about 2700 homes near two metro stations, a bus interchange and the M2 Motorway. The latest major update is the approved Landcom and Link Wentworth Lot 117 affordable housing project at 6 Halifax Street, comprising 135 affordable apartments in a 14 storey building, with work expected to begin in 2025/26 or 2026 and residents moving in from 2028.
The Macquarie Collection - 3 Halifax Street
The Macquarie Collection is a high-density residential development within the Lachlan's Line precinct. It features two 24-storey towers, with Building B containing 266 apartments. The design by AJC Architects focuses on vertical living with a central urban backyard, podium-level greenery, and sustainable architectural elements. The project is located 600 metres from North Ryde Metro Station.
M_Park Macquarie Technology Centre
Stockland's approximately $2 billion M_Park is a multi-stage life sciences and technology innovation precinct in the Macquarie Park Innovation District. Stage 1 includes three premium commercial buildings, a data centre, retail and hospitality, and a 2,500 sqm public park. Building 11 is operational with tenants including CHEP, Demant and WiSE Medical, while Buildings 15 and 17, including Johnson & Johnson's new Australian headquarters, are in the final stages of construction.
Julius Avenue Data Centre
A six-storey data centre (approx. 36,648 sqm GFA) proposed for 6-8 Julius Avenue, North Ryde, within the Macquarie Park Technology Precinct. The facility will house 12 data halls delivering an IT load of 115.2MW and a peak power draw of 170MW, with an ancillary five-storey office building, enclosed generator gantry with 72 diesel backup generators, and a new Ausgrid 132kV subtransmission switching station. The $1.58 billion State Significant Development application (SSD-80018208) progressed to Response to Submissions stage on the NSW Planning Portal as of late 2025.Community and environmental objections have centred on the removal of 509 trees including old-growth habitat adjacent to Lane Cove National Park. Construction is projected to generate over 3,400 direct jobs, with approximately 50 permanent operational staff.
8,879 residents of North Ryde are employed, from a labour force of 9,108. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 74.0%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 16,075, about 109% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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North Ryde features an exceptionally well-credentialed labour force with prominent participation in technology-related fields, posting an unemployment rate of merely 2.5% and estimated job growth of 0.6% over the preceding twelve months based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. Across the suburb, 8,879 residents were employed as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sat 1.6% under the 4.1% seen in Greater Sydney. Labour force involvement reached 74.0%, notably outpacing Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Additionally, 57.2% of local workers recorded working from home at the Census, although this was subject to prevailing Covid-19 lockdown conditions.
The three primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Specialisation in professional & technical roles is pronounced, with local representation reaching 1.5 times regional proportions. Conversely, construction employment lags at 6.4% in North Ryde versus 8.6% across Greater Sydney. A Census ratio of 0.8 workers for each resident underscores a substantial volume of locally based employment opportunities. During the twelve months leading to March 2026, AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM data shows that resident employment expanded by 0.6% while the total labour pool increased by 0.7%, yielding a 0.1 percentage point uptick in the local unemployment rate, compared to Greater Sydney where employment and workforce each rose by 1.9% and joblessness edged slightly lower. Looking forward, national industry forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project overall Australian employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. When mapped against North Ryde's specific industry distribution, this weighted projection indicates potential local workforce growth of 7.2% across five years and 14.5% across ten years, representing an illustrative profile without factoring in distinct local population dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North Ryde is $2,383 a week (about $124,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,039 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,695 a year against an average of $78,829. 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 ATO aggregations for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of North Ryde rank among the highest in the country. Taxpayer median income reached $59,695 with an average of $78,829, whereas Greater Sydney recorded $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index rise since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $65,856 for median earnings and $86,964 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census measures, personal, family, and household earnings placed between the 81st and 87th percentiles nationally. Regarding distribution, 28.6% of residents (4,210 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, comparable to 30.9% across the broader region.
Furthermore, 39.8% of households generate top-tier weekly incomes above $3,000. While accommodation costs absorb 16.9% of income, disposable earnings remain strong at the 84th percentile, placing the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Ryde had 5,011 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 30% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,700 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings indicate that the residential landscape in North Ryde consists of 58.1% separate houses and 41.9% medium-to-high density residences (including townhouses, flats, and alternative dwellings), compared with 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metro area. Outright home ownership stands at 29.1%, matching broader metropolitan patterns, while 33.3% of homes carry a mortgage and 37.6% are leased. Monthly mortgage commitments in North Ryde display a median of $2,700, exceeding the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427 and the national figure of $1,863. Median weekly rent sits at $520, tracking above both the Sydney metro midpoint of $470 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Ryde counted 5,011 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 74.4% of households across the suburb, broken down into couples with offspring (38.1%), childless couples (26.1%), and single parent arrangements (8.8%). The remaining 25.6% consists of non-family living situations, led by single-person dwellings at 21.7% and group accommodations at 3.9%. Average household size stands at 2.6 people, slightly below the Greater Sydney mark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.0% of adults in North Ryde hold a university qualification, including 31.9% with a bachelor degree and 16.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 12.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,001 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,109 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 levels among North Ryde residents aged 15+ substantially exceed state and national figures, with 51.0% holding higher education qualifications compared to 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% across Australia. Bachelor degree recipients comprise 31.9% of the cohort, followed by 16.6% with postgraduate credentials and 2.5% possessing graduate diplomas. Meanwhile, vocational certificates and diplomas account for 22.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of 9.8% in advanced diplomas and 12.8% in certificates. A significant 29.6% of the population is actively engaged in studies. Among enrolled students, primary schooling accounts for 9.1%, tertiary institutions represent 7.8%, and secondary education comprises 6.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North Ryde reaches 118 stops on 46 routes, timetabled for about 4,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit coverage across North Ryde includes 118 active stops primarily serving bus commuters across 46 separate routes, delivering 4,096 scheduled passenger trips per week. Transit proximity is strong, with typical residential distances of 146 meters to the closest stop. For outgoing travel, private vehicles account for 74% of commutes, followed by 11% by train and 7% by bus, while households maintain an average vehicle ownership rate of 1.1 per dwelling. Working from home was reported by 57.2% of residents at the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic-era conditions. Across all transit lines, North Ryde experiences a daily average of 585 trips, translating to approximately 34 weekly departures for each designated stop.
The included map marks the 100 closest stops relative to the centre of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.7% of residents in North Ryde report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Analysis of mortality statistics and illness prevalence by AreaSearch highlights outstanding health indicators across North Ryde, marked by minimal rates of chronic health issues across all demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare adoption is broad, encompassing approximately 58% of the local population (~8,548 people). The two most prevalent health diagnoses identified among residents are mental health conditions (6.0%) and asthma (5.7%). A total of 76.7% of the community reported having no long-term health conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney level of 74.6%. Individuals aged 65 and over constitute 16.7% of the local population (2,458 people), above the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with local seniors displaying robust overall health outcomes aligned with national percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.3% of North Ryde residents were born overseas and 48.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (19.4%) and Australian (14.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in North Ryde, where 48.3% of the community was born abroad and 48.1% speaks a primary language other than English at home. Christianity represents the most widely held religious affiliation at 48.5% of residents. Judaism exhibits the clearest relative concentration compared to the wider metropolis, accounting for 0.9% of the local population versus 0.8% in Greater Sydney. Examining parental country of birth, the three most widespread heritages in North Ryde are Chinese at 19.4% (markedly higher than the regional 8.4%), Other at 16.2%, and Australian at 14.7%.
Specific cultural groups showing distinct overrepresentation relative to regional norms include Korean background at 3.4% (versus 1.1% regionally), Filipino at 2.5% (versus 2.0%), and Russian ancestry at 0.7% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Ryde is 37. 26.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of North Ryde aligns closely with Greater Sydney, showing a maximum category variance of 3.4 percentage points. AreaSearch places the median age at 37 as at August 2026, identical to the figure recorded at the 2021 Census and matching the Greater Sydney Census median of 37. The most notable demographic shift since the Census is the expansion of the 65+ age group, which grew from 14.8% to an estimated 16.7% of all inhabitants. This senior demographic is expected to absorb the majority of future expansion by 2041, increasing by 1,411 residents (57%) to total 3,870.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Ryde
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 7 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 64 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,043 at the 2021 Census → 14,723 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 (SAL13015). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.