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The median house price in Oakville is $1.31m. House values have moved -18.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Oakville has an estimated 2,914 residents, up from 2,027 at the 2021 Census — a change of 887 people, or 43.8%. Growth has averaged 7.0% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 685 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 48.0% of that increase. That puts 192 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 Oakville has an estimated resident count of around 2,914, established through AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates alongside post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,027 people, this represents a rise of 887 people (43.8%). This metric builds on an estimated resident population of 2,861 derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 685 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With a density ratio of 192 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers substantial personal space and capacity for ongoing expansion.
Outpacing both Greater Sydney and the broader state benchmark of 7.3%, the suburb of Oakville's 43.8% surge positions it among the region's fastest-growing pockets. Natural increase served as the primary catalyst, generating roughly 48.0% of recent population additions, though positive contributions were registered across all components including interstate migration and overseas migration. Demographic projections for each SA2 district utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the base year, while areas not covered rely on NSW State Government SA2 modeling issued in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Furthermore, cohort-specific growth rates drawn from these aggregations are applied to all territories across 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb of Oakville is forecast to experience standout demographic expansion that ranks within the upper 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation. Based on aggregated SA2-level figures, the suburb of Oakville is anticipated to add 3,058 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 103.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
329 new dwellings have been approved in Oakville over the past five years, an average of 65 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 72 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 99% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 148, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's review of ABS building approval figures mapped from statistical districts, Oakville registers approximately 65 dwellings receiving planning consent each year. Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 329 homes secured approval, alongside 148 so far in FY-25. An influx of 2.3 new residents per year for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) indicates robust underlying demand. Approved residential projects carry an average expected construction cost of $598,000, moderately higher than regional benchmarks and indicative of a focus on premium builds.
Concurrently, commercial approvals totaling $11.7 million this financial year demonstrate steady non-residential development. Residential building volumes in Oakville moderately outstrip Greater Sydney by 10.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period, sustaining healthy buyer choices alongside solid demand. Activity levels exceed national benchmarks by a substantial margin, highlighting significant developer appetite. Low-density residential projects dominate the landscape, with separate houses accounting for 99.0% of pipeline activity versus 1.0% medium and high-density housing, thereby appealing to buyers prioritizing spacious living. Furthermore, an approval ratio of approximately 20 people per dwelling approval points to an expanding local market. Projections indicate that Oakville is poised to expand by 3,005 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. While ongoing construction activity continues to track projected population increases at a sound pace, prospective purchasers could encounter heightened competition as the local population base grows.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Oakville, worth an estimated $420 million. A further 74 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $42.8 billion. 39 are already under construction and 35 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning undertakings, and regional works significantly shape local development trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 22 projects expected to influence the district, highlighted by Box Hill Public School and High School, Ridgehaven Estate Box Hill, Multiple Residential Subdivisions Box Hill, and Stockland The Gables.
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Ridgehaven Estate Box Hill
Ridgehaven is a masterplanned residential land estate in Box Hill delivering contemporary family home sites. Developed by Trevet, the subdivision emphasizes sustainable community design with direct connectivity to local transport corridors and planned open space. The master planned development is progressing through planning and civil delivery phases.
Multiple Residential Subdivisions Box Hill
Multiple concurrent residential estate developments across the Box Hill Growth Area including Allam's Killarney Estate and Landen's Box Hill Estate 2. Construction and staged land releases continue with homes, roads and supporting infrastructure being delivered as part of the broader Box Hill release area. Killarney is now around 90% completed while additional stages and nearby estates continue to be developed.
Killarney Estate
Killarney Estate is a master-planned residential community located in Box Hill's North-West precinct, offering house and land packages and turnkey homes. It is positioned near upcoming retail facilities, school precincts, and transport connections such as the Rouse Hill Metro.
The Hills of Carmel
The Hills of Carmel is a masterplanned community in Box Hill, offering land and house & land packages from 250-2000 sqm, surrounded by natural beauty, quality schools, shops, and transport, promising 16,000 jobs, new schools, a vibrant town centre, and amenities like Carmel Village.
Box Hill Public School and Box Hill High School
Delivery of permanent public preschool, primary school and high school facilities on Terry Road, Box Hill, serving the growing North West Growth Area community. The primary school will cater for 1,000 students across 44 classrooms plus 3 support classrooms, while the first stage of the high school will also cater for 1,000 students across 50 classrooms including specialist science, arts, wood, technology and metal work rooms, plus 7 support classrooms. The preschool will accommodate up to 60 children per day.Both schools currently operate from temporary facilities on George Street, Box Hill, while the permanent site is developed. Demolition and site preparation at the permanent site are complete, the construction tender has been awarded to Richard Crookes Constructions, and construction of the permanent facilities is underway, targeting a Day 1 Term 1 2028 opening.
Box Hill Public School and Box Hill High School
Construction of a permanent public primary school and high school campus for the rapidly growing Box Hill community. Box Hill High School commenced operation in temporary facilities in Term 1 2026 while permanent facilities at Terry Road continue to be built. The permanent campus will include modern learning spaces, STEM facilities, sports infrastructure and shared community facilities.
Stockland Halcyon Gables
Stockland Halcyon Gables is a 12 hectare land lease community for over-60s within The Gables masterplanned community. The project will deliver 231 architect designed homes together with The Lodge clubhouse, wellness centre, 25 metre heated mineral pool, gym, sauna, bowling green, pickleball courts and other resort style facilities. Stage 1 homes are now completed or under construction with residents moving in, while Stage 2 construction is scheduled to continue through 2028.
Box Hill and Box Hill Industrial Precinct
A masterplanned residential and employment precinct within Sydney's North West Growth Area, covering around 691 hectares of residential land plus the adjoining Box Hill Industrial Precinct. At full build-out the precinct will deliver approximately 16,030 dwellings housing nearly 49,000 residents, supported by new town centres at Mt Carmel Road and Windsor Road, primary and secondary schools, employment land along Terry and Annangrove Roads, and a network of parks and sporting reserves. The Hills Shire Council's revised Contributions Plan No.15 (assessed by IPART in 2025) sets the supporting infrastructure cost at about 1.14 billion AUD over the life of the program, which commenced in 2014 and is expected to be completed by 2037. As of 2026, key works underway include the 19.6 million AUD Water Lane Reserve sports complex (AFL and athletics fields, amenities pavilion, playgrounds and parking, due for completion in October 2026), the Rainforest Street Reserve, and ongoing road, drainage and utility upgrades funded jointly by developers and the NSW Government through the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund. Several major estates including The Gables, Carmel Village, Terrace, Hills of Carmel and Mason Quarter are at advanced stages of subdivision and home delivery.
1,659 residents of Oakville are employed, from a labour force of 1,751. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 72.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% 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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Oakville possesses a capable workforce highlighted by an outsized presence in the construction sector, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.3% and a 6.8% rise in estimated annual job growth according to AreaSearch's statistical area compilations. In March 2026, employed residents reached 1,659. The local jobless rate sits 1.1% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, while the participation rate remains solid at 72.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Furthermore, 32.2% of workers recorded working from home in Census returns, though pandemic-related lockdown measures should be kept in mind. The primary employment sectors for local residents comprise construction, retail trade, and manufacturing.
Oakville demonstrates pronounced industrial concentration in construction, where its share of employment reaches 2.7 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance exhibits reduced participation, capturing 8.0% of workers versus the regional average of 14.1%. Although local positions are present, comparing Census working population numbers against resident totals suggests a substantial portion of the workforce travels outside the locality for employment. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM metrics shows that during the year to March 2026, Oakville recorded a 6.8% expansion in employment and a 6.3% increase in the labor pool, resulting in the unemployment rate falling by 0.4 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney posted employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a marginal drop. Further context on future workforce requirements is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. These benchmarks project nationwide employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across individual fields. Projecting these industry projections onto Oakville's existing employment profile indicates local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, representing a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Oakville is $2,368 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $876 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,844 a year against an average of $69,005. 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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Aggregated postcode ATO statistics for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in Oakville recorded a median income of $56,844 and an average income of $69,005, slightly exceeding national benchmarks while trailing the respective Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $62,710 (median) and $76,126 (average). Based on Census 2021 records, household incomes placed in the 86th percentile ($2,368 weekly). Looking at weekly earnings brackets, 29.3% of the community (853 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band, mirroring the 30.9% share observed across the wider area.
Robust spending capacity is underscored by 38.8% of households earning more than $3,000 per week. After servicing accommodation outlays, residents retain 88.9% of income, placing the locality in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oakville had 594 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 55% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month. Rent absorbs 25.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. 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, standalone houses represent 98.8% of the dwelling stock in Oakville, while apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structures comprise 1.2%, contrasting sharply with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is notably elevated at 54.9%, substantially above the broader metropolitan rate, with mortgaged properties accounting for 29.0% and rental accommodation making up 16.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment stands at $2,500, above the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427 and well above the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent is recorded at $600, notably exceeding both the Sydney metro figure of $470 and the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oakville counted 594 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 854 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 85.7% of all local households, driven by couples with children at 47.2%, couples without children at 28.9%, and single parent families representing 8.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 14.3%, consisting of lone person households at 13.8% and group households at 0.7%. Across all residences, the median household size is 3.3 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.9% of adults in Oakville hold a university qualification, including 11.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,710 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,044 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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Higher education qualifications present a key area for development in Oakville, with university qualification rates at 16.9% compared to the SA4 region average of 40.4%, highlighting targeted scope for future attainment. Among residents with tertiary degrees, Bachelor degrees account for 11.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical training is well represented, with 40.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates held by 30.4% and advanced diplomas held by 9.9%. Formal study engagement remains strong across the population, with 26.1% of residents currently undertaking formal education.
This proportion includes 9.5% enrolled in primary education, 8.3% attending secondary education institutions, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Oakville reaches 28 stops on 35 routes, timetabled for about 550 services a week. The typical home sits about 570 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Transport network assessments indicate 28 active public transport stops operating across Oakville, providing bus connections across 35 individual routes that deliver a combined 547 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is moderate, with dwellings positioned an average of 569 meters from their closest service point. Private vehicles serve as the primary mode of travel for outward commuting at 93%, while 5% of trips are made by walking. Vehicle ownership stands at 2.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional benchmark. Additionally, 32.2% of residents reported working from home in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace conditions.
Across the entire network, services operate at a collective frequency of 78 trips per day, translating to roughly 19 weekly trips per individual stop.
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71.9% of residents in Oakville report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality rates indicate positive overall health outcomes in Oakville, characterized by low rates of common health ailments across all age groups. Private medical insurance adoption is solid, with approximately 54% of the total population (~1,579 people) maintaining private health cover, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The primary medical conditions diagnosed among residents are arthritis and asthma, which affect 9.6 and 6.2% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 71.9% of residents report having no diagnosed medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age cohorts maintain low chronic disease rates.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.3% of the community (620 people), surpassing the 15.5% proportion in Greater Sydney, with older residents registering robust health metrics consistent with broader population benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Oakville is largely Australian-born, at 83.1% of residents, with 13.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (25.2%) and English (24.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics show Oakville aligning closely with wider regional standards, as 83.1% of residents were born in Australia, 91.8% hold Australian citizenship, and 86.1% speak exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith, identified by 75.5% of people in Oakville compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most prominent heritages in Oakville are Australian at 25.2% (exceeding the regional average of 17.8%), English at 24.1% (above the regional average of 19.0%), and Maltese at 14.9% (significantly above the regional average of 1.0%). Additional demographic variations include Croatian representation at 1.3% (versus 0.7% regionally), Italian at 5.3% (versus 3.4%), and Lebanese at 1.4% (versus 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oakville is 43, older than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.3% 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 age profile of Oakville leans toward older cohorts. Based on August 2026 data, retiree and senior residents (65+) account for 21.3% of the community compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) make up 20.4% versus 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age is 43, down from 44 at the 2021 Census, yet 6 years higher than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and above the national median of 38 from the same Census. Since that count, the 45 - 64 age bracket has contracted from 28.5% to an estimated 26.6%.
Looking forward to 2041, the largest absolute expansion is anticipated among young people and children (0 - 24), increasing by 837 residents (91%) to 1,758, while the 65+ cohort is projected to expand fastest proportionally, increasing 131% to 1,435 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oakville
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 1 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 — 685 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,027 at the 2021 Census → 2,914 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 (SAL13071). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.