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The median house price in Point Frederick is $2.02m, with units at $710k. House values have moved 6.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Point Frederick has an estimated 2,465 residents, up from 2,043 at the 2021 Census — a change of 422 people, or 20.7%. Growth has averaged 3.7% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 248 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. That puts 4,108 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 regional ABS demographic data and post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Point Frederick has an estimated population of approximately 2,465 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 422 people (20.7%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,043 people. These figures are calculated using an estimated resident population of 2,450 from the ABS June 2025 ERP update alongside 248 newly validated addresses recorded after the Census date. The resulting population density stands at 4,108 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of areas nationally evaluated by AreaSearch and highlighting the intense demand for local land.
Point Frederick's 20.7% expansion rate since the 2021 census outstripped both the SA3 area (2.7%) and the wider SA4 region, establishing it as a key regional growth center. This population surge was driven predominantly by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 66.0% of recent net demographic additions. AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections using 2022 as a baseline for SA2 divisions, while substituting 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections (based on 2021) wherever data gaps exist. Cohort-specific growth rates derived from these models are also applied across all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb of Point Frederick is projected to register strong demographic gains that place it in the top quartile of Australian statistical territories, with aggregated SA2-level figures anticipating an influx of 973 persons by 2041—a cumulative expansion of 38.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
130 new dwellings have been approved in Point Frederick over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 11, 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 residential approval figures across statistical boundaries indicates that Point Frederick sees roughly 26 homes authorized each year, totaling approximately 130 approvals throughout the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 11 so far in FY-25. With a ratio of 6.4 incoming residents per newly built dwelling across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local housing requirements are considerably outstripping development output, creating heightened buyer competition and price inflation. Furthermore, the average expected construction cost for incoming homes sits at $1,238,000, demonstrating a clear focus by developers on upmarket, higher-tier builds.
Non-residential building activity remains modest, with $8.4 million in commercial approvals recorded during the current financial year. On a per-capita basis, building approvals for new residential properties in Point Frederick are 57.0% higher than across Greater Sydney, providing prospective purchasers with considerable options. Recent building approvals consist of 17.0% detached houses and 83.0% medium-to-high density attached homes. This shift toward higher-density living offers attainable entry points for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also marks a distinct transition from the current built environment (where detached houses make up 34.0% houses), highlighting a scarcity of greenfield land alongside evolving resident preferences for diversified and economical housing types. With approximately 112 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood displays clear hallmarks of an expanding urban market. Demographic projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release estimate that Point Frederick will welcome 958 additional residents by 2041. While residential construction is currently tracking in line with anticipated population gains, incoming residents may face increasing competition for housing as local numbers grow.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Point Frederick
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 41 current infrastructure and development projects close to Point Frederick, worth an estimated $3.48 billion. 6 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investments, major public works, and planning developments exert a primary influence on suburban growth and asset performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 2 projects anticipated to impact the local community. Major undertakings include Amalfi by ALAND, Gosford Hospital Redevelopment, M1 Pacific Motorway Kariong to Somersby Widening, and Gosford Cultural Precinct (Gosford Regional Library), with primary initiatives outlined below.
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Central Coast Quarter
Central Coast Quarter is a landmark mixed-use waterfront precinct transforming the former Gosford Primary School site. Stage 1, known as 'The Waterfront', reached completion in early 2026 and features 134 luxury apartments. As of March 2026, revised plans for Stage 2 (East and South towers) have been proposed as a State Significant Development, seeking to increase heights to 36 and 42 storeys to provide approximately 394 additional dwellings, including 98 affordable housing units, and a 152-room hotel above a retail podium.
Sapphire Gosford
Luxury residential project of 97 apartments across three 10-storey towers with a shared podium, gym, pool and landscaped courtyards. Construction reached advanced stages but work was reported halted in 2024 pending defect rectification and occupation certificate matters. Current status appears paused/near-complete awaiting resolution by parties involved.
Gosford Alive - Detailed Design
Gosford Alive is a mixed-use urban renewal project on the former Kibbleplex site in Gosford. The concept and Stage 1 SSD approval remains in place, with Modification 2 approved on 31 July 2025 to allow staged construction and related condition changes. A new detailed design SSD is at Prepare EIS stage for five mixed-use residential towers with commercial and retail uses, communal open space, new public realm and links from Kibble Park. The project site is about 1.4 hectares and is planned to deliver around 650 dwellings plus more than 5,000 sqm of ground-floor retail and commercial space.
Amalfi by ALAND
Mixed-use waterfront precinct at 50-70 Mann Street comprising three towers with about 506 apartments above a retail podium of roughly 9,530 sqm. The former Frogys site will be transformed to deliver new homes, retail, and public realm improvements in Gosford CBD.
Residential Towers - Watt Street and Henry Parry Drive
Mixed-use residential development comprising two towers of 12 and 14 storeys above a three-level basement with 125 apartments and ground-floor retail. A seventh modification application revises apartment layouts, communal facilities, facade materials, parking and rooftop open space while retaining the approved overall scale. Completion remains anticipated during 2026.
Central Coast Leisure and Aquatic Strategy 2025-2035 - Gosford
The Central Coast Leisure and Aquatic Strategy 2025-2035 was adopted by Central Coast Council in December 2025 and sets a 10-year framework for leisure and aquatic infrastructure across the region. For Gosford, the key priorities include the significant redevelopment of Gosford Olympic Pool at its existing site to provide a modern aquatic facility reoriented to overlook Brisbane Water, and investigations into expanding indoor court capacity at Niagara Park Stadium. The strategy also flags potential new sports courts at the Central Coast Regional Sporting and Recreation Complex at Tuggerah.The Gosford Olympic Pool redevelopment is rated high priority but has a medium to long timeframe and is reliant on external funding. Stage one works at Kibble Park commenced in May 2026. The strategy is implemented progressively over 10 years with annual reviews and a mid-term review in 2030.
The Elly Extension
The proposal is for redevelopment of the Elanora Hotel site, including: - Demolition of the former motel and other structures on site (existing bottle shop, commercial premises, car wash, and car park); - Alterations and additions to extend the hotel to the north-east, along Adelaide Street, including service areas on a part level underneath; - A new 3-storey 60-room motel facing Brougham Street; - A new drive-through bottle shop facing Victoria Street; - New car parking areas across two levels at the rear of the hotel and motel; - New one-way access driveways to Victoria Street (in and out), Adelaide Street (in), and Brougham Street (out).
10-16 Kendall St, Gosford
DA-approved seven-storey residential flat building. Original consent (Aug 2017) for 72 apartments with 92 basement car spaces was later modified in 2023 to 74 apartments and additional parking. Site demolition cleared existing dwellings. As at Aug 22, 2025, public sources show DA approval and modification but no verified superstructure construction commencement or completion announcements.
1,350 residents of Point Frederick are employed, from a labour force of 1,395. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 64.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,187, about 89% 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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Data aggregated by AreaSearch from statistical divisions highlights a highly qualified labor force in Point Frederick with strong representation in core services, an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, and annual job growth of 6.0%. By March 2026, employed residents reached 1,350, with local unemployment sitting 0.9% lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while overall labor market participation lagged somewhat at 64.3% versus 68.9% regionally. Additionally, Census records indicated a substantial 38.5% of working residents operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, retail trade, as well as professional & technical services.
Specialization is particularly elevated within health care & social assistance, where the local concentration is 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 8.4% of resident jobs, trailing the Greater Sydney level of 11.5%. Given the disparity between the local working population and resident workforce identified in Census data, this largely residential district provides relatively few employment opportunities within its own boundaries. Analysis of SALM and ABS data from AreaSearch indicates that over the past twelve months, both employment and the labour force expanded by 6.0%, resulting in relatively stable unemployment levels. This trend stands in contrast to the situation in Greater Sydney, where employment and the labour force each grew by 1.9% and unemployment experienced a slight decline. To gain insight into future job demand in Point Frederick, one may refer to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts released for Mar-26. These forecasts, which project changes over five and ten-year horizons, have been overlaid with local employment data to estimate regional growth trajectories. National employment is anticipated to rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific rates are applied to Point Frederick's current employment composition, the area is projected to see employment grow by 7.4% over five years and by 15.3% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation uses a straightforward weighting method for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Point Frederick is $1,631 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $882 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,233 a year against an average of $73,963. 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 ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in Point Frederick exceed nationwide benchmarks, recording a median of $57,233 and an average of $73,963, compared with Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $63,139 (median) and $81,596 (average) by March 2026. Census statistics position local individual income in the 64th percentile ($882 weekly), whereas household earnings fall into the 43rd percentile. The predominant earnings cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which captures 32.0% of residents (788 people), closely aligning with the broader regional figure of 30.9%.
Residents face substantial cost-of-living constraints, retaining only 82.8% of income (ranking in the 42nd percentile), while the community's SEIFA income position falls into the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Point Frederick had 953 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 34% detached houses and 54% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,947 a month. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Point Frederick was made up of 34.0% houses and 66.1% other dwellings (including semi-detached units and apartments), contrasting with Greater Sydney's split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Point Frederick stood above the Sydney metropolitan rate at 31.3%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 21.0% and rental homes comprised 47.7%. Typical monthly mortgage costs were noticeably lower than the Sydney metropolitan benchmark at $1,947, alongside a median weekly rent of $390, compared to Sydney metro averages of $2,427 and $470.
Relative to Australia-wide figures, mortgage repayments in Point Frederick exceed the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents similarly surpass the national rate of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Point Frederick counted 953 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,150 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Couples and families constitute 59.6% of all local households, consisting of 17.3% couples with children, 28.7% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent families. The remaining 40.4% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households at 36.7% and group households at 3.8%. Household occupancy averages 2.0 people, lower than the Greater Sydney figure of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.2% of adults in Point Frederick hold a university qualification, including 23.5% with a bachelor degree and 9.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 19.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary qualification levels in Point Frederick comfortably exceed regional averages, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 20.8% in the SA4 region and 25.7% in the SA3 area. This strong educational profile primes the local workforce for positions in the knowledge economy. Bachelor degrees represent the most common credential at 23.5%, alongside postgraduate qualifications (9.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational training is also well represented, with 32.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications across advanced diplomas (13.8%) and certificates (19.0%). A significant 24.6% of the local population is enrolled in formal study.
This cohort comprises 6.6% attending secondary school, 6.4% in primary education, and 6.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Point Frederick reaches 11 stops on 51 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 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 transport in Point Frederick is supported by 11 bus stops connecting across 51 separate routes, generating 1,963 weekly passenger trips. Local transit connectivity is strong, with average walking distance to a stop measuring 99 meters. As an outward-commuting residential enclave, private motor vehicles serve as the main travel method at 83%, compared to 7% by train and 6% by bus. Vehicle ownership sits below the regional standard at an average of 0.9 per dwelling. A substantial 38.5% of working residents conducted their jobs from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit schedules provide an average of 280 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 178 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
65.7% of residents in Point Frederick report no long-term health condition. 6.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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AreaSearch health metrics regarding mortality and long-term illness indicate favorable health trends in Point Frederick across both younger and older cohorts, accompanied by substantial private health insurance uptake covering approximately 56% of the population (~1,384 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading reported diagnoses locally, each affecting 8.8 and 8.8% of residents, while 65.7% reported being free of any long-term medical issues versus 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Chronic health conditions show higher prevalence among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 28.1% of the population (692 people), notably above the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%.
Older residents demonstrate especially favorable wellness indicators, ranking higher nationally than the local population overall.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.7% of Point Frederick residents were born overseas and 16.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.0%) and Australian (22.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Point Frederick demonstrates greater multicultural variety than many comparable suburban areas, with 16.0% of households speaking a non-English language at home and 26.7% of residents born abroad. Christianity is the dominant faith, observed by 55.2% of the local population. The most prominent relative difference is found among adherents of Judaism, who account for 0.5% locally compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental heritage, the leading reported ancestries in Point Frederick are English at 29.0% (well above the regional benchmark of 19.0%), Australian at 22.7%, and Irish at 10.9%.
Distinct variations are also evident across several other backgrounds: Korean background represents 1.2% locally (versus 1.1% regionally), Welsh accounts for 0.7% (versus 0.4%), and Russian stands at 0.4% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Point Frederick is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 21.1% 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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With its distinct lifestyle appeal, Point Frederick exhibits a prominent older demographic structure. As at August 2026, seniors and retirees aged 65+ comprise 28.1% of the population compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, whereas children and youth aged 0 - 24 represent 20.6% compared to a regional share of 30.4%. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 48 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 11 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census, as well as exceeding the national median of 38 from the same Census.
Since then, the 65+ cohort has increased from 26.1% to an estimated 28.1%. Projections to 2041 indicate older residents will generate the bulk of local growth, expanding by 442 residents (64%) to reach 1,135.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Point Frederick
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 May 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 — 248 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,043 at the 2021 Census → 2,465 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 (SAL13244). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.