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The median house price in Penshurst (NSW) is $1.92m, with units at $727k. House values have moved 3.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Penshurst (NSW) has an estimated 13,298 residents, up from 12,592 at the 2021 Census — a change of 706 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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According to ABS population updates for the wider region alongside address data verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Penshurst (NSW) has a population calculated at approximately 13,298 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 706 people (5.6%) from the 2021 Census, when the recorded population stood at 12,592 people. This shift is derived from an estimated local resident population of 13,284, which was determined by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) in combination with an additional 25 validated new addresses since the Census date.
Such a population count represents a density ratio of 5,214 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Penshurst (NSW) in the highest-density 10% of all national locations analyzed by AreaSearch, showing that local land is a highly coveted resource. The 5.6% post-census growth rate for the suburb of Penshurst (NSW) is within 0.9 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (6.5%), indicating solid underlying growth dynamics. Population increases in the area were mostly driven by net gains from overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 88.0% of total population additions during recent periods. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, which were published in 2024 and utilize 2022 as a baseline. For SA2 zones where this dataset is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level are used instead, which were published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. The growth rates across different age cohorts from these models are also applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these aggregated SA2 projections, future growth in the suburb of Penshurst (NSW) is expected to track slightly below the national median for statistical areas, with a projected increase of 653 persons by 2041, representing a total gain of 4.8% over the 16 years.
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144 new dwellings have been approved in Penshurst (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 59% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Penshurst averages approximately 28 annual dwelling approvals, accumulating to an estimated 144 residential approvals over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 19 approvals have been recorded. New housing creation is occurring at a mean construction cost of $629,000, illustrating developer prioritization of the premium market with upscale properties, while generating a average of 2.2 new residents annually per dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) to highlight the solid underlying demand supporting property values.
Meanwhile, commercial development remains very quiet, with only $671,000 in commercial approvals registered so far this financial year. Relative to Greater Sydney, Penshurst shows approximately two-thirds of the per capita rate of new housing approvals, ranking in the 39th percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, which translates to fewer options for prospective buyers and sustains demand for established properties. This rate is also below the national average, reflecting local area maturity and potential planning constraints. Approved new housing is split between 59.0% detached houses and 41.0% multi-dwelling options like apartments or townhouses, delivering a broader selection of medium-density choices that cater to different price ranges, from traditional family homes to more budget-friendly compact living. Notably, developers are concentrating more on detached houses than the current housing mix would suggest (41.0% at Census), pointing to sustained demand for family housing despite broader densification. With approximately 440 residents for every dwelling approval, Penshurst displays a mature real estate market. Future projections indicate Penshurst will add 639 residents by 2041 (calculated from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current construction volumes, the upcoming supply of homes is expected to comfortably satisfy this demand, offering positive conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Penshurst (NSW)
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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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Developments in public infrastructure, planning initiatives, and major projects significantly shape local property performance. AreaSearch has identified 33 projects expected to influence the local area. Among the most notable are the King Georges Road Upgrade, the Mortdale RSL Redevelopment, the Penshurst Town Centre Streetscape Public Domain Plan, and the Mortdale Local Centre Development Control Plan, with key details for the most relevant projects provided 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.
8,301 residents of Penshurst (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 8,531. 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 9,818, 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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Penshurst has a highly skilled labor force featuring strong representation from professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.1% over the prior year, based on AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 8,301 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.4% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is exceptionally high at 74.2% compared to 69.1% for Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a substantial 42.8% of residents worked from home, although this should be interpreted in the context of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
Resident employment is concentrated within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical sectors. Conversely, the construction sector is less prominent, employing 6.2% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across the region. The strongly residential profile of the area means local job availability is relatively low, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident population. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions shows that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 3.1% and the labor force grew by 3.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage points increase in the unemployment rate. This differed from Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% increase in the labor force, and a slight reduction in unemployment. National employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context for prospective labor demand in Penshurst. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce mix to model potential growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these projections to Penshurst's specific industry distribution suggests local employment could increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note that this is a basic extrapolation for illustration and does not account for local population changes).
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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Based on AreaSearch's aggregation of tax office data for financial year 2023, taxpayers in Penshurst recorded a median income of $49,248 and an average income of $65,093. These figures are below the national averages and compare to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $54,330 for the median and $71,811 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Penshurst sit around the 52nd percentile nationally.
The primary income cohort consists of the 35.1% of households (representing 4,667 residents) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the 30.9% share seen in the wider region. While local housing costs take up 16.7% of income, strong overall earnings keep disposable income at the 55th percentile, and the area is positioned in the 7th decile for the SEIFA income index.
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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According to the latest Census, the housing composition in Penshurst consisted of 41.0% separate houses and 59.0% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and miscellaneous dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Penshurst was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 31.2%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (31.3%) or rented (37.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was significantly below the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $400, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney.
On a national level, Penshurst's mortgage payments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark 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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Families make up the majority of households at 71.3%, consisting of couples with children at 34.5%, couples without children at 24.0%, and single-parent households at 10.9%. The remaining 28.7% are non-family households, with single-person households accounting for 25.3% and group households making up 3.4%. The average household size of 2.6 residents is slightly smaller than the Greater Sydney average 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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The educational achievements in this area are notably high compared to the wider region, with university graduation rates at 39.4% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 25.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also well represented, with 26.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 14.9%. A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This population includes 8.2% in higher education, 8.0% in primary school, and 6.8% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Penshurst (NSW) reaches 55 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 4,600 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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Public transit analysis shows 55 active transport stops in Penshurst, providing access to a combination of trains and buses. These stops service 23 distinct routes that deliver a total of 4,626 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is excellent, with residents living an average of 138 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute out of the area; private cars are the main transport mode at 61%, followed by train travel at 28% and bus travel at 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 0.9 cars per dwelling, which is below the regional average.
A substantial 42.8% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit services average 660 daily trips across the entire network, which translates to approximately 84 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health metrics reflect excellent outcomes in Penshurst, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, showing very low rates of common health issues across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 region, covering approximately 53% of the population, which equates to about 7,005 people, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma are the most common chronic conditions, affecting 5.7% and 5.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 77.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 74.6%.
The suburb has 18.9% of its population aged 65 and over, representing 2,513 people, which exceeds the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Senior health outcomes are strong, with national rankings aligning with those of the broader community.
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 ranks among the most multicultural communities nationally, with 50.1% of the population born outside of Australia and 55.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 48.5% of the local population. However, Hinduism shows a notable overrepresentation at 10.5% of the population, which is double the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in Penshurst are Chinese at 20.7% of the population (well above the regional average of 8.4%), Other at 19.3%, and English at 13.5% (below the regional average of 19.0%).
There are also notable differences in other ethnic communities, with Croatian representing 1.7% of Penshurst compared to 0.7% regionally, Macedonian at 1.8% compared to 0.4%, and Greek at 4.5% compared to 1.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Penshurst (NSW) is 38. 30.1% 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 38 years in Penshurst is comparable to the Greater Sydney median of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the Greater Sydney region, Penshurst has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (10.5%) and a lower proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (9.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 9.3% to 10.5%, whereas the 0 to 4 age group has decreased from 5.2% to 4.3%. Demographic projections to 2041 suggest significant shifts, led by a 56% increase in the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to rise from 771 to 1,202 residents.
This aging trend is prominent, with individuals aged 65 and over representing 68% of the projected population growth, while declines are forecast for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age brackets.
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) | 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. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this 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 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 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 — 25 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,592 at the 2021 Census → 13,298 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 (SAL13197). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.