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The median house price in Oatlands (NSW) is $2.65m, with units at $1.12m. House values have moved 6.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Oatlands (NSW) has an estimated 7,010 residents, up from 5,833 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,177 people, or 20.2%. Growth has averaged 3.1% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 2,850 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population calculations for the surrounding region and address verification carried out by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Oatlands (NSW) has an estimated resident count of approximately 7,010 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,177 people (20.2%) from the 2021 Census, when the recorded population stood at 5,833 people. This population shift is deduced from the resident count of 7,002 computed by AreaSearch via analysis of the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 8 verified new addresses added since the Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 2,849 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of Australian areas monitored by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Oatlands (NSW) registered a 20.2% growth rate since the 2021 census, outstripping the state figure of 7.1% and the Greater Sydney area, establishing it as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this population expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 82.0% of the total population gains in recent times. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 areas lack coverage in this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government's 2022 release with a 2021 base year are substituted. Age bracket growth rates derived from these sources are also applied across all regions for the period from 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the suburb of Oatlands (NSW) is projected to experience substantial population growth, placing it in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with a forecast increase of 1,748 residents by 2041 based on aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total expansion of 24.8% over the 16 years.
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248 new dwellings have been approved in Oatlands (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 55 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 279, 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 evaluation of ABS building approvals distributed from regional statistical data, Oatlands has seen approximately 49 residential approvals granted annually, totaling an estimated 248 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26256 approvals have been registered. Given that an average of 4 residents per year relocated to the locality for every completed residence during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand is running well ahead of incoming supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer rivalry. Furthermore, new properties carry an average construction value of $639,000, showing that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium sector of the market.
Meanwhile, commercial approvals total $2.7 million for this financial year, suggesting a relatively quiet commercial development landscape. Recent residential building activity consists of 27.0% standalone houses and 73.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density options provides more accessible entry-level price points and draws interest from downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a notable change from the current housing stock (which stands at 61.0% houses), indicating a decline in available vacant land while matching shifting resident preferences and affordability constraints. With approximately 106 people per approval, Oatlands exhibits the traits of an expanding locality. Looking ahead, Oatlands is projected to add 1,740 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Under ongoing development trends, incoming housing supply is anticipated to satisfy demand comfortably, creating favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population growth to outpace current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Oatlands (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Oatlands (NSW), worth an estimated $2 million. A further 120 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $97.4 billion. 34 are already under construction and 54 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 infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 5 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Telopea Renewal Project, the Riverside Theatres Redevelopment, Bettington Rd, Oatlands, and the Walter Brown Park Playground Upgrade, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Carlingford West Public School and Cumberland High School Upgrade
A major 230 million dollar redevelopment delivering 56 new permanent classrooms at Carlingford West Public School and 77 new or upgraded classrooms at Cumberland High School. The project replaces over 130 demountables with modern facilities including new libraries, multipurpose halls, canteens, and specialist workshops. As of April 2026, many new buildings are complete and occupied, with remaining landscaping and internal refurbishments on track for total project finalization in mid-2026.
Walter Brown Park Playground Upgrade
Council-led upgrade of playground facilities at Walter Brown Park in Oatlands, providing improved recreational amenities for local families and children.
Bettington Rd, Oatlands
Mirvac proposes a seniors living project at Oatlands Golf Club, offering 141 independent living units and 14 townhouses on a 1.6ha site. The development focuses on lowering building heights, increasing separation, and communal open space.
Powerhouse Parramatta
Powerhouse Parramatta is a major NSW Government cultural infrastructure project on the Parramatta River foreshore. The new museum will deliver about 18,000 sqm of exhibition and public space across seven large presentation spaces, the Lang Walker Family Academy, rooftop public areas, productive gardens and an observatory for astronomy education. Construction is being managed by Lendlease and reached 95 percent complete in February 2026, with fitout and public domain works progressing ahead of opening in late 2026.
The Carling by Meriton
A major mixed-use precinct featuring seven luxury residential towers reaching up to 29 storeys, providing 629 apartments. The development includes a retail plaza with a national supermarket, cafes, and restaurants, as well as an onsite childcare centre. A significant feature is the $20 million, three-storey Carlingford Community Centre and Library (3,000 sqm) delivered in partnership with the City of Parramatta. Residents have access to a 4,700 sqm Central Park and resort-style facilities including a pool, spa, sauna, gym, and rooftop BBQ areas.
5-7 Burbang Crescent Rydalmere Apartments
4-storey residential apartment building with 8 residences, communal green area, and 8 car spaces. Low-rise development in established residential area.
New Social Housing - Sophie Street
21-unit social housing building approved by the Sydney Central City Planning Panel in Nov 2022 and part of the broader Telopea renewal. The scheme provides 7 x 1-bed and 14 x 2-bed apartments over basement parking, with communal open space and landscaping. Works have been flagged to support decanting and renewal across the precinct, alongside a sister project at 20-22A Evans Road.
Cosmopolitan by Deicorp Parramatta
A vibrant new residential precinct featuring 604 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two 45-level towers, situated above a retail village hub and laneways. Located parkside in Parramatta's CBD with direct access to the new Parramatta Light Rail.
4,014 residents of Oatlands (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 4,108. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 70.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% 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. The working-day population is estimated at 5,464, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Oatlands has a highly educated resident workforce with a strong concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 7.0% over the last year, according to AreaSearch's compilation of regional statistical data. As of March 2026, 4,014 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.8% lower than the 4.1% rate recorded across Greater Sydney, while labor force participation is matching the Greater Sydney average of 69.1%. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 49.0%, performed their jobs from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 health restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and construction. Notably, the local workforce features a concentration in the construction sector that is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, finance & insurance is underrepresented, accounting for 5.4% of workers compared to the Greater Sydney average of 7.3%. Given the difference between the Census working population and resident population, this heavily residential area appears to provide few local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data compiled from broader regional statistics, over the 12 months leading to March 2026, the number of employed residents rose by 7.0% and the labor force expanded by 6.8%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney registered employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decrease. National job projections from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand within Oatlands. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local workforce composition to project growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variation across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment structure suggests that Oatlands's workforce employment will rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Oatlands (NSW) is $2,292 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $848 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,173 a year against an average of $75,866. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in Oatlands recorded a median income of $55,173 and an average income of $75,866. These figures stand considerably higher than national levels, comparing to medians and averages of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $60,867 (median) and $83,695 (average) as of March 2026. As per 2021 Census records, household incomes are exceptionally high, ranking in the 83rd percentile at $2,292 weekly.
In terms of income brackets, 29.4% of the population (2,060 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is close to the wider region where this segment constitutes 30.9%. The area demonstrates substantial wealth, with 36.6% of households earning more than $3,000 per week, which helps sustain high-end retail and local services. Even though high housing costs account for 16.2% of income, strong earnings keep disposable income in the 81st percentile, and the area ranks in the 9th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oatlands (NSW) had 1,853 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 5% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $530 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,817 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwelling types in Oatlands at the time of the latest Census consisted of 60.9% standalone houses and 39.1% alternative formats (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative formats. Home ownership rates in Oatlands stood far higher than the Sydney metro average, reaching 37.9%, with the remaining properties either under mortgage (35.6%) or rented (26.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,817 was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $530, compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Oatlands are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also substantially above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oatlands (NSW) counted 1,853 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,227 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 81.4%, consisting of 45.3% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 12.4% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 18.6%, with lone person households representing 16.8% and group households making up 1.7% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 persons is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.3% of adults in Oatlands (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 28.4% with a bachelor degree and 10.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 14.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 455 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,026 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 qualifications in Oatlands are significantly higher than broader averages, with 41.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This educational lead positions the local population well for professional and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 25.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, including advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 14.7%.
Enrolment in education is notably high, with 31.5% of the local population engaged in formal study. This comprises 10.3% of residents attending primary school, 9.0% attending high school, and 6.8% studying at a tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Oatlands (NSW) reaches 25 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Analysis of local public transport shows 25 active transport stops in service within Oatlands, all of which are bus stops. These stops accommodate 20 distinct routes, which combine to offer 2,255 passenger services each week. Transport accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 181 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the predominantly residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute to outer areas, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 88%. Car ownership stands at 1.6 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 49.0%, recorded working from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting pandemic restrictions). Service frequency averages 322 runs per day across all local routes, which translates to approximately 90 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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75.1% of residents in Oatlands (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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An evaluation of local health outcomes shows positive indicators across Oatlands, based on AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic health issues, with younger demographics showing particularly low rates of common illnesses. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering approximately 57% of the population (~3,988 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions in the suburb were arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.2 and 5.5% of residents respectively, while 75.1% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents demonstrate very positive health outcomes with low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 19.6% of the population (1,373 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Seniors in the area experience above-average health outcomes, though they rank lower nationally than the younger cohorts of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.8% of Oatlands (NSW) residents were born overseas and 46.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (15.6%) and Chinese (14.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Oatlands exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 39.8% of the local population born outside of Australia and 46.2% using a language other than English in their households. The principal religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 64.3% of the community, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parent country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Oatlands are Australian, representing 15.6% of residents, Chinese at 14.6% (which is substantially higher than the regional average of 8.4%), and English at 13.6% (which is notably lower than the regional average of 19.0%).
Other ethnic heritages show notable differences: Lebanese background is highly represented at 13.6% of Oatlands (compared to 2.6% regionally), Korean at 4.9% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and Serbian at 0.4% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oatlands (NSW) is 42. 24.1% 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 median age of 42 years in Oatlands is significantly older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 13.0% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 9.2%. Data collected since the 2021 Census reveals that the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 13.6% to 14.9% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 demographic has fallen from 13.9% to 13.0%. Long-term population forecasts for 2041 point to major demographic shifts in Oatlands, led by the 75 to 84 age cohort which is expected to rise by 80% (336 people) to reach 757, up from 420.
Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group is projected to see minimal growth of just 8% (19 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oatlands (NSW)
8 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 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,833 at the 2021 Census → 7,010 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13074). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.