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The median house price in Penshurst (NSW) is $2.04m, with units at $748k. House values have moved 4.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Penshurst (NSW) has an estimated 13,299 residents, up from 12,592 at the 2021 Census — a change of 707 people, or 5.6%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 5,215 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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In the suburb of Penshurst (NSW), the resident headcount is projected at approximately 13,299 as of Aug 2026, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS figures alongside post-Census validated address counts. Compared with the 12,592 individuals enumerated in the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 707 people (5.6%). This demographic shift draws on an estimated resident population of 13,280 derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP publication, coupled with 23 newly confirmed addresses since Census night. Such numbers generate a population density of 5,215 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper 10% of AreaSearch's nationwide assessment and highlighting strong competition for local real estate.
The suburb of Penshurst (NSW) achieved a 5.6% expansion rate post-Census, trailing the broader SA4 region (6.6%) by just 1.0 percentage points and indicating resilient growth characteristics. Net overseas arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 88.0% of recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 region across the suburb of Penshurst (NSW) incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its baseline, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 modeling anchored to 2021 where necessary. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these aggregations are additionally applied across all locations between 2032 and 2041. Over the coming years, population gains are slated to track marginally below the national median for statistical regions, with aggregated SA2 figures forecasting a rise of 607 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 4.4% upturn across the 16 years.
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189 new dwellings have been approved in Penshurst (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 60% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Examining ABS residential approval figures distributed across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch calculates that Penshurst has maintained a pace of roughly 37 new dwelling consents annually, accumulating approximately 189 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 19 building approvals have been logged. Inbound population growth averaged 2.1 people per year for every newly built residence over the prior 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demonstrating solid buyer interest that helps sustain asset values, while average construction costs for new residences sit at $497,000. Furthermore, $671,000 worth of commercial approvals have been granted during the current financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential orientation of local development.
On an individual resident basis, Penshurst generates roughly 63% of the building volume seen across Greater Sydney, ranking in the 23rd percentile across Australia and creating tighter inventory levels that bolster demand for established properties. This construction volume sits under national benchmarks, signaling an established urban footprint and potential town planning constraints. Current residential approvals divide into 60.0% detached dwellings and 40.0% medium-to-high density formats, delivering varied choices including apartments and townhomes that cater to budgets ranging from family-oriented properties to entry-level compact housing. Notably, builders are delivering standalone homes at a higher share than indicated by the established neighborhood baseline (41.0% at Census), underscoring persistent buyer preference for traditional housing amidst densification trends. A ratio of roughly 629 residents per approved dwelling underlines the suburb's established development landscape. According to demographic projections, Penshurst is forecast to add 588 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear well positioned to accommodate this anticipated intake, fostering favorable market conditions for purchasers while potentially enabling expansion beyond baseline demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Penshurst (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Penshurst (NSW), worth an estimated $231 million. A further 65 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.3 billion. 11 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, major developments, and urban planning schemes play a decisive role in shaping community performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 33 distinct initiatives poised to influence the locality. Significant undertakings include the King Georges Road Upgrade, Mortdale RSL Redevelopment, Penshurst Town Centre Streetscape Public Domain Plan, and the Mortdale Local Centre Development Control Plan, with key relevant projects outlined below.
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Penshurst Town Centre Streetscape Public Domain Plan
Georges River Council plan to improve the vibrancy, safety, and attractiveness of Penshurst Town Centre through streetscape enhancements. Focuses on Penshurst Street between Forest Road and Railway Parade, including sections of Victoria Avenue, Connelly Street carpark, Bridge Street, and The Strand. Key features include enhanced pedestrian amenity, new street trees, improved lighting, and public domain upgrades.
Georges Estate Health & Aged Care Residence
Georges Estate is a luxury 111-bed residential aged care facility providing high-level clinical care, including a specialist 18-bed secure memory support unit for dementia patients. Developed on the site of a former bowling club, the $70 million residence features premium lifestyle amenities such as a wellness centre with a hydrotherapy pool, a gymnasium, cinema, beauty salon, and a primary and allied health clinic. The facility also offers in-home care and community-based services for the local senior population.
Penshurst District Library
Georges River Council has endorsed the south-east corner of Olds Park adjoining Forest Road, Penshurst, currently the Penshurst Library location, as the preferred site for a new 2,500 sqm district library serving the western half of the LGA. Council officers are progressing feasibility investigations and consultation, including cost and funding sources, with a further report expected to be presented to Council in 2026.
282 Forest Road Commercial Building
Approved commercial building development at 282 Forest Road, Hurstville. No reliable evidence was found that the project has commenced construction or reached completion. The site forms part of the ongoing commercial renewal of the Forest Road corridor within the Hurstville strategic centre.
Mortdale Local Centre Development Control Plan
Georges River Council is preparing a Development Control Plan (DCP) for the Mortdale Local Centre to guide future growth. Based on the adopted Master Plan, the DCP focuses on maintaining the community's preferred village atmosphere through design excellence principles, low to medium density development, and the addition of more parking, seating, and greenery. The overarching master plan unlocks a theoretical capacity for an additional 578 residential dwellings within 400m of the station.
9 Gloucester Road Mixed-Use Development
DA-approved 6-18 storey mixed-use development comprising 349 apartments, 4,620sqm of commercial space, and 453 basement car spaces across 36,669sqm GFA. Currently offered for sale.
Landmark Square Precinct (53-75 Forest Road)
Known as the Landmark Square Precinct, this urban renewal project involves the rezoning and redevelopment of a prominent site into a high-density mixed-use hub. The approved planning proposal allows for building heights up to 65 metres (approximately 20 storeys) and includes approximately 254 to 273 residential apartments, a hotel at the corner of Forest Road and Durham Street, and over 3,000 sqm of retail and commercial space. The project aims to establish a unique 'Eastern Bookend' for the Hurstville City Centre.
Beverly Hills Town Centre Master Plan
Georges River Council is preparing an amended master plan for the Beverly Hills Local Centre to guide mixed-use renewal around King Georges Road and Beverly Hills railway station. The plan includes shop-top housing and residential uplift, improved public domain, new and upgraded pedestrian links such as East Street and West Lane, public open space including a civic square, and supporting traffic, parking, flood and pipeline risk studies. As at the latest council update, the draft is being revised after updated pipeline risk work and is expected to be reported to Council for endorsement before public exhibition in the first half of 2026.
8,296 residents of Penshurst (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 8,526. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 74.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,822, about 74% 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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The local labor market in Penshurst features a well-educated population with a strong presence of professional service jobs. Jobless figures stand at 2.7%, while projected job creation over the last twelve months reaches 3.0%, according to data compiled by AreaSearch from statistical area sources. By March 2026, 8,296 people are employed, and the local joblessness rate trails the Greater Sydney average of 4.1% by 1.4%. Participation in the workforce exceeds typical levels, standing at 74.2% versus 68.9% in Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 42.8% of residents work from home, although this figure may reflect the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns.
Locally resident workers are predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical disciplines. Conversely, the building sector represents a smaller footprint, employing 6.2% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across the wider region. Given the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood, local employment capacity remains comparatively restrained relative to the resident worker base recorded at the Census. AreaSearch's synthesis of ABS and SALM statistical area figures shows that local employment expanded by 3.0% across the 12-month period while the workforce grew by 3.3%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% increase in labor supply, and a modest reduction in joblessness. Looking ahead, national forecasts issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context regarding potential hiring demand within Penshurst over five- and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce volumes are projected to climb by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industry trajectories vary widely. When mapped to Penshurst's occupational breakdown, these sector forecasts suggest local employment gains of 6.9% across five years and 14.2% across ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Penshurst (NSW) is $1,835 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $807 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,248 a year against an average of $65,093. 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 financial year 2023 ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch, taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Penshurst sit lower than national benchmarks. The median taxable income across the suburb of Penshurst is $49,248 alongside a mean income of $65,093, contrasting with Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $54,330 for the median and $71,811 for the average as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels in the 2021 Census, local earnings align around the 52nd percentile nationwide.
A total of 4,667 individuals, or 35.1% of residents, earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, mirroring broader regional distributions where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing commitments absorb 16.7% of earnings, yet disposable income remains positioned in the 55th percentile, with the locality achieving a SEIFA income placement in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Penshurst (NSW) had 4,580 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 41% detached houses and 46% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Penshurst consisted of 41.0% standalone houses and 59.0% alternative housing formats (including semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Greater Sydney's distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative types. Outright home ownership in Penshurst surpassed metro levels at 31.2%, while remaining residences were split between properties with a mortgage (31.3%) and rental tenancies (37.6%). The area's median monthly mortgage payment stood at $2,167, noticeably lower than the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while weekly median rent sat at $400 compared with $470 across the metro region.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage commitments comfortably exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents sit above the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Penshurst (NSW) counted 4,580 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,837 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 71.3% of local households, comprising 34.5% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 10.9% one-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.7%, primarily consisting of single-person dwellings (25.3%) along with group households (3.4%). The typical household comprises 2.6 residents, sitting just below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.4% of adults in Penshurst (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 25.8% with a bachelor degree and 11.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 14.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,483 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,071 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 across the locality is exceptionally strong, with tertiary qualifications held by 39.4% of residents aged 15+, surpassing both the NSW benchmark (32.2%) and the national rate of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees form the largest category at 25.8%, accompanied by postgraduate degrees (11.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational and technical training is also widely represented, with 26.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including certificates (14.9%) and advanced diplomas (11.6%). Engagement in formal study is substantial throughout the community, with 30.3% of the population presently pursuing education. Within this cohort, 8.2% attend higher education institutions, 8.0% are enrolled in primary education, and 6.8% undertake secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Penshurst (NSW) reaches 58 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 4,900 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 0.9 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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Penshurst's public transit network comprises 58 operational stops spanning train and bus services, which accommodate 24 dedicated routes and deliver 4,861 weekly journeys. Transit connectivity is rated as outstanding, with residents living an average distance of 135 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the area's residential profile, outbound travel dominates commuter movements: private vehicles serve as the main choice at 61%, while 28% commute by rail and 6% rely on buses. Vehicle ownership stands at 0.9 cars per household, sitting under regional benchmarks. A notable 42.8% of the local workforce reported working from home in the 2021 Census, a figure potentially elevated by pandemic conditions.
Across all transit lines, service delivery averages 694 daily trips, which translates to roughly 83 weekly connections per boarding location.
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77.3% of residents in Penshurst (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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Mortality metrics and chronic illness data evaluated by AreaSearch indicate excellent overall health outcomes in Penshurst, characterized by subdued disease rates across all age brackets. Private healthcare membership reaches approximately 53% of the community (~7,005 people), edging ahead of the typical SA2 average while remaining below the Greater Sydney proportion of 59.9%. Among reported long-term illnesses, arthritis and asthma emerged as the most widespread, diagnosed in 5.7 and 5.1% of residents respectively, whereas 77.3% of the population indicated no chronic health conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%. Individuals aged 65 and over account for 18.2% of the local community (2,420 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%.
Well-being standards among older residents remain robust, with nationwide health indicators aligning closely with the wider demographic profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
50.1% of Penshurst (NSW) residents were born overseas and 55.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (20.7%) and English (13.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Penshurst demonstrates pronounced cultural diversity, with 50.1% of residents born abroad and 55.0% utilizing a non-English language in their households. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 48.5% of the local population. A prominent variation appears in the proportion of Hindu adherents, who make up 10.5% of the community, roughly double the Greater Sydney level of 5.2%. Regarding parental origins, the leading ancestries across Penshurst comprise Chinese at 20.7% (notably higher than the wider regional rate of 8.4%), Other at 19.3%, and English at 13.5% (trailing the 19.0% regional standard).
Notable differences also emerge among other backgrounds: Croatian heritage represents 1.7% of the suburb versus 0.7% regionally, Macedonian accounts for 1.8% against 0.4%, and Greek background constitutes 4.5% compared with 1.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Penshurst (NSW) is 38. 30.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Penshurst aligns closely with Greater Sydney across major age segments, exhibiting a maximum difference of 3.6 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 38 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census result and sitting 1 year older than Greater Sydney's median of 37 at that Census. Since the Census, the most significant shift involves the senior and retiree demographic (65+), which grew from 16.4% to an estimated 18.2% of the population. Looking forward to 2041, older age groups are projected to drive the bulk of expansion, increasing by 948 residents (39%) to a total of 3,368, whereas cohorts of young to middle aged adults, children, and young adults are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Penshurst (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 6 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 23 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,592 at the 2021 Census → 13,299 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 (SAL13197). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.