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The median house price in Old Toongabbie is $1.53m, with units at $780k. House values have moved 5.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Old Toongabbie has an estimated 3,221 residents, down from 3,276 at the 2021 Census — a change of 55 people, or 1.7%. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 2,516 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside new addresses verified following the Census, the suburb of Old Toongabbie has an estimated population of approximately 3,221 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 3,276 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates a reduction of 55 people (1.7%). The updated figure is derived from an estimated resident population of 3,217 based on the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 6 validated new addresses added after the Census. With a population density of 2,516 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Old Toongabbie ranks within the top quartile among locations nationwide evaluated by AreaSearch.
In recent times, population gains were overwhelmingly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 84.0% of overall growth. AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2-level projections using 2022 as their base year, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections based on 2021 where coverage is missing. Age-bracket growth rates from these combined series are also applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking forward, the suburb of Old Toongabbie is projected to experience population growth slightly beneath the national median for statistical areas. Aggregated SA2-level figures point to an addition of 172 persons by 2041, representing an overall expansion of 5.2% over the 16 years.
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87 new dwellings have been approved in Old Toongabbie over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That is 5.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data indicates that residential approvals in Old Toongabbie run at approximately 17 properties per annum, totaling an estimated 87 dwellings across the prior 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), with 1 approved so far in FY-25. Amid a contracting population, incoming residential supply appears to satisfy local demand adequately, providing ample selection for prospective purchasers while new housing carries an average construction cost of $527,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $8.2 million during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the area.
Per-capita residential construction in Old Toongabbie aligns closely with Greater Sydney averages, reinforcing local market stability consistent with broader regional dynamics. Recent dwelling approvals comprise 47.0% detached houses and 53.0% medium-to-high-density properties. This shift toward higher-density building presents accessible price points for first-time purchasers, investors, and downsizers alike. It also represents a marked departure from the existing housing stock (84.0% detached dwellings), pointing to shrinking greenfield land reserves as well as changing lifestyle requirements and affordability pressures. With approximately 3234 residents per approved dwelling, the local market exhibits considerable maturity. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Old Toongabbie is projected to add 168 residents through 2041. At current rates of building activity, future residential supply looks well positioned to satisfy demand, generating advantageous conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Old Toongabbie
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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 Old Toongabbie, worth an estimated $96 million. A further 74 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.2 billion. 14 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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 investment, urban planning initiatives, and major developments exert a powerful influence on community performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 5 projects anticipated to impact the locality, highlighted by the Pendle Hill Active Transport Link (Stage 2), Civic Link Pendle Hill, Pendle Park Townhomes, and the Winston Hills Mall Food Court Renovation, with key details summarized below.
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Northmead Public School Upgrade
Upgrade to Northmead Public School replacing ageing demountable classrooms with permanent facilities. The project has delivered four new permanent classrooms, two special program rooms, a learning commons and multipurpose space, plus refurbished administration and staff areas in Building A. New classrooms opened to students in Term 1 2026, with remaining refurbishment, landscaping and demountable removal works continuing toward mid-2026 completion.
Civic Link Pendle Hill
A new pedestrian and cycle link connecting Joyce Street Park through to Pendle Hill Station, forming a key active transport connection within the Pendle Hill Town Centre. The project includes realignment of a pedestrian crossing at Joyce Street and roundabout modifications at Purdie Lane, as well as upgrades to Joyce Street Park including improved seating, paving, landscaping, a bubbler and smart city integration. The link is a component of the Pendle Hill Public Domain Plan adopted by Cumberland Council in 2023, which revitalises the local centre by improving walkability and cycling permeability.The pedestrian crossing realignment was before the Cumberland Traffic Committee in April 2025.
Toongabbie Town Centre Public Domain Plan
Public domain revitalisation plan for Toongabbie town centre, adopted by Cumberland City Council on 21 August 2024. The plan guides delivery of consistently high-quality public realm including streetscape treatments, material palettes for surface treatments, street furniture, landscaping and finishes. It supports future work by Council, landowners and developers in achieving desired public domain outcomes. First stage of works will focus on improvements to Aurelia Street, Portico Park and Girraween Park. Works are to be included in Council's capital works program, with development contributions collected and reserved for this purpose.The plan supports place-based outcomes for creating healthy, creative, culturally rich and socially connected communities.
Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead
The Integrated Mental Health Complex (IMHC) at Westmead is a $540 million purpose-built 10-storey facility constructed by Richard Crookes Constructions for Health Infrastructure NSW. Providing 284 mental health beds across acute, sub-acute, and adolescent care, the building replaces legacy facilities at Cumberland Hospital and connects via link bridge to Westmead Hospital. Main structural works commenced in 2025, with completion anticipated in 2027.
Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment
The Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment is a multi-billion dollar healthcare and research transformation delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW. Following the delivery of the Central Acute Services Building, ongoing works include the Stage 2 Paediatric Services Building at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, a new Integrated Mental Health Complex, and a Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility. Construction across the precinct stages is advancing toward completion between 2025 and 2027.
Northside West Clinic Extension Stage 2
State Significant Development (SSD-17899480) for a four-storey extension to the Ramsay Clinic Wentworthville (formerly Northside West). The project delivers 95 additional inpatient beds, nine consulting suites, and specialized mental health units including an Adolescent Eating Disorder Unit. Works include internal alterations to the Stage 1 building, new car parking, and integrated landscaping to support enhanced patient recovery and wellbeing.
Wentworthville Town Centre Revitalisation
Council-led revitalisation of Wentworthville Town Centre supported by finalised planning controls, a public domain plan and site-specific redevelopment proposals. The framework supports about 1800 additional dwellings, a shopping centre, a 4000 sqm full-line supermarket and new public domain plazas. The public domain plan was exhibited in 2023 and Council resolved in August 2024 to progress first-stage Station Street public domain upgrade works between The Kingsway and Perry Street and to review current planning controls. The former Wentworthville Mall redevelopment at 42-44 Dunmore Street is a key private catalyst, planned for 23 storeys, 523 apartments, retail, supermarket and commercial space.
25-27 Reynolds Street Old Toongabbie
Low-rise residential apartment development comprising 12 dwellings across a 2-storey building in Old Toongabbie. The project is designed by JS Architects and approved by the City of Parramatta Council. The site spans approximately 2,535 square metres (R3 zoned), providing 27 car spaces. The development remains in pre-construction phase as of early 2025, with no confirmed completion date.
1,901 residents of Old Toongabbie are employed, from a labour force of 1,939. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 75.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,636, about 82% 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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Old Toongabbie possesses an educated labor base with substantial representation across professional services, an unemployment rate standing at only 2.0%, and annual employment expansion estimated at 1.2% according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,901, the unemployment rate sat 2.2% below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, and labor force participation reached an elevated 75.9% compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Furthermore, 47.3% of workers indicated working from home at the Census, although pandemic-related restrictions during that period should be taken into account. The primary employment sectors among local workers are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
In contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 7.0% of local employment, well below the 11.5% seen across the wider region. Given the comparison between Census working-population counts and resident workforce figures, local job opportunities within this largely residential suburb appear sparse. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM data across wider statistical areas reveals that over the twelve months to March 2026, both employment and the overall labor pool expanded by 1.2%, maintaining a stable unemployment level. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment increased by 1.9% and the labor force grew by 1.9%, accompanied by a slight drop in unemployment. Longer-term employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on prospective workforce requirements for Old Toongabbie. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with wide variation across individual industries. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Old Toongabbie's current occupational profile suggests local employment could expand by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this weighting is purely illustrative and excludes localized population modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Old Toongabbie is $2,172 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $909 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,124 a year against an average of $74,610. 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 aggregated ATO postcode data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Old Toongabbie recorded a median taxpayer income of $62,124 and an average taxpayer income of $74,610. These figures comfortably exceed national benchmarks, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $68,535 for median earnings and $82,310 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census metrics, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb align around the 72nd percentile nationally.
The single largest earnings bracket consists of 1,075 residents (33.4%) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, mirroring the broader region where 30.9% sit within the same band. Furthermore, 33.0% of residents earn over $3,000 weekly, highlighting robust local purchasing power. Housing costs absorb 14.5% of income, placing residents in the 78th percentile for disposable earnings, while the SEIFA income index positions the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Old Toongabbie had 1,118 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 7% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 20.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data indicates that housing in Old Toongabbie was composed of 84.2% standalone houses and 15.7% other dwelling formats such as apartments and semi-detached residences, compared with 55.9% standalone houses and 44.1% alternate structures across Sydney metro. Outright property ownership in the suburb reached 35.3%, notably higher than metropolitan levels, while 41.8% of properties were held under a mortgage and 22.9% were occupied by renters. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,200 and median weekly rental rate of $450 both sat below the Sydney metro medians of $2,427 and $470.
However, relative to national medians, Old Toongabbie's mortgage obligations sit well above the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Old Toongabbie counted 1,118 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 78.0%, consisting of couples with children (44.1%), couples without children (21.3%), and single parent families (11.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.0%, made up of lone person households (19.8%) and group households (2.3%). The suburb's median household size stands at 2.8 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.5% of adults in Old Toongabbie hold a university qualification, including 20.9% with a bachelor degree and 7.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 419 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,065 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment reveals notable disparities, as higher education qualification rates in the locality (30.5%) sit considerably below the SA3 regional average of 50.2%, highlighting an opportunity for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest tertiary category at 20.9%, accompanied by postgraduate awards at 7.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Concurrently, vocational training is widespread, with 33.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical credentials, comprising certificates (21.8%) and advanced diplomas (11.5%). Participation in study is substantial across the suburb, with 30.3% of the population engaged in formal coursework.
This encompasses 11.6% attending primary schools, 8.0% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.9% undertaking tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Old Toongabbie reaches 26 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Old Toongabbie includes 26 active transit stops primarily serving bus commuters. These locations are connected by 32 individual routes that provide a combined total of 2,713 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is outstanding, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 142 meters. Because the locality is mostly residential, most commuting takes place outward, with private vehicles accounting for 86% of journeys and buses handling 7%. Motor vehicle ownership stands above regional norms at an average of 1.5 per dwelling. In addition, 47.3% of residents recorded working from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially elevated by COVID-19 conditions.
Transit services operate at an average rate of 387 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 104 weekly departures per individual stop.
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73.5% of residents in Old Toongabbie report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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Health assessments from AreaSearch based on chronic illness and mortality statistics demonstrate positive outcomes across Old Toongabbie, characterized by lower incidences of common ailments among the broader populace and near-average rates among older, higher-risk groups. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by roughly 56% of the population (~1,816 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, recorded among 6.8 and 6.7% of the community, respectively. Meanwhile, 73.5% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health indicators are particularly robust across the working-age population, while the senior cohort aged 65 and over comprises 16.2% of residents (521 people), exhibiting above-average health results that nevertheless place lower nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.9% of Old Toongabbie residents were born overseas and 30.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (23.4%) and English (18.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Old Toongabbie exceeds that of most comparable local markets, with 30.9% of the populace born overseas and 30.3% using a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the predominant faith, practiced by 62.8% of residents. The most prominent deviation from regional norms occurs with Hinduism, which accounts for 8.3% of the community compared with 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Old Toongabbie are Australian at 23.4% (well above the regional mark of 17.8%), English at 18.7%, and Other at 13.7%.
Several other ancestries also show distinct representation relative to regional benchmarks, including Lebanese at 4.6% (compared to 2.6% regionally), Korean at 1.8% (compared to 1.1%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Old Toongabbie is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.2% 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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Old Toongabbie's demographic profile shows lower representation in mature cohorts relative to Greater Sydney. Children and youths aged 0 - 24 represent 34.2% of the local population as at August 2026, compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, whereas young to middle aged adults aged 25 - 44 account for 28.3%, below the regional benchmark of 31.4%. The median age is estimated at 37 as at August 2026, down from 38 at the 2021 Census and matching the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, residents aged 45 - 64 have reduced their share from 26.0% to an estimated 21.1%.
By 2041, the largest population increase is projected among seniors and retirees aged 65+, expanding by 150 residents (29%) to reach 672, whereas the cohort of young to middle aged adults is expected to decrease over that timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Old Toongabbie
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 | Apr 2026 6 months 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 Apr 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 — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,276 at the 2021 Census → 3,221 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 (SAL13092). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.