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The median house price in Prestons is $1.23m, with units at $990k. House values have moved 6.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Prestons has an estimated 15,548 residents, down from 15,694 at the 2021 Census. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 95% of areas nationally. 255 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,688 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 evaluations combining broader regional ABS population revisions with 255 validated new addresses identified following the Census, the suburb of Prestons has an estimated headcount of approximately 15,548 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 146 people (0.9%) compared to the 15,694 people documented in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon an assessed resident base of 15,543 generated by AreaSearch from the ABS's recent June 2025 ERP release alongside post-Census address additions. The resulting population density stands at 1,688 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than typical benchmarks nationwide across AreaSearch locations.
Net overseas arrivals served as the primary contributor to demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 67.0% of recent population additions in the locality. Projections implemented by AreaSearch rely on the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its baseline, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government projections (based on 2021) wherever SA2 coverage requires it. Age-specific growth trajectories across these models are applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Under this framework, overall demographic numbers for the suburb of Prestons are forecast to experience a slight reduction of 4 persons by 2041. Nevertheless, specific age brackets will see notable gains, spearheaded by the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to expand by 734 people. Further details are outlined in the age analysis section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
156 new dwellings have been approved in Prestons over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 89% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 31, broadly in line with 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that residential development in Prestons has maintained a pace of roughly 31 new homes approved annually. This corresponds to an estimated 156 homes authorized over the preceding 5 financial years from FY-21 through FY-25, alongside 31 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Amidst modest population contraction, local dwelling supply has stayed well aligned with overall demand, fostering balanced conditions and healthy choice for purchasers, with newly constructed residences recording an average construction cost of $403,000 in accordance with broader regional levels. Furthermore, non-residential building approvals totaling $1.0 million during this financial year highlight a development pipeline tilted heavily toward residential stock.
Relative to Greater Sydney, building activity in Prestons is notably constrained, tracking 66.0% below regional averages on a per-capita basis. This disciplined delivery of new supply tends to underpin buyer interest and price stability across existing properties, even as local building volumes have picked up recently. Construction rates also sit below national benchmarks, reflecting an established urban footprint and potential land constraints. Recent building activity consists of 89.0% detached houses alongside 11.0% attached dwellings, preserving the community's traditional low-density suburban landscape oriented toward family living. With an average of roughly 334 people per approval, the local construction market exhibits clear maturity. Given that future demographic trends point toward a steady or slightly decreasing headcount, Prestons is anticipated to experience reduced pressure on its existing housing infrastructure, which may open up favorable circumstances for purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Prestons, worth an estimated $733 million. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.4 billion. 16 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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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Infrastructure investments and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping the evolution of a suburb. AreaSearch has pinpointed 30 significant projects likely to exert an influence on the local area. Notable undertakings include the Prestons Grove Estate, Prestons Industrial Estate, the 44 Manildra Street Residential Development Site, and the Edmondson Park Precinct Development, with further key projects outlined in the following section.
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M5 Motorway Westbound Upgrade
Upgrade of the M5 Motorway westbound between Moorebank Avenue and the Hume Highway to reduce congestion and improve safety. Key features include a new three-lane bridge over the Georges River and rail corridors, removal of the traffic weave, additional lanes, improved freight access, and a new shared user path for pedestrians and cyclists.
Prestons Grove Estate
Residential subdivision development in Prestons featuring 33 registered lots for modern family living. The estate is nestled in a quiet community with easy access to Edmondson Park railway station, plus M5 and M7 highways. Over 90% sold, marketed by Australian Land & Housing.
Prestons Logistics Estate
Large-scale industrial warehouse and distribution centre development by ESR Group (formerly LOGOS Property). Prestons Logistics Estate features world-class logistics facilities spanning over 141,000sqm, with major tenants including Toll, Volvo Group Australia, and The Gateway Group.
44 Manildra Street Residential Development Site
A 20,330 sqm (approx 5 acres) residential development site zoned R2 Low Density within the San Marino Estate in Prestons, NSW. It is currently listed for sale and offers potential for low-density housing subdivision. However, Liverpool City Council has a draft planning proposal to rezone the site to C3 Environmental Management due to high conservation value, which could heavily limit or prevent residential development.
Chapter Place Terraces
Construction is underway on 106 tri-level terrace homes (Lot 1: 43 terraces, Lot 2: 63 terraces) at Chapter Place, on Buchan Avenue in Edmondson Park. Developed and built by Urban Property Group and designed by Cox Architecture, the 3 and 4 bedroom terraces feature rooftop terraces, private entries and garages. This is the first stage of the broader $1.5 billion Chapter Place masterplan, which is planned to deliver up to 1,900 homes on a 51,634 square metre landholding around 800 metres from Edmondson Park Station.A previously approved townhouse scheme on a third nearby site has since been superseded by a larger apartment tower proposal now on public exhibition.
Edmondson Park Precinct Development
A 425-hectare urban renewal masterplan in Sydney South West Growth Area delivering approximately 8,000 homes. Major 2026 milestones include the completion of Precinct 9 civil works and the ongoing construction of the Edmondson Park High School (due 2027). Landcom is progressing 'Town Centre North' including a 100% Affordable Housing project on Croatia Avenue slated to start construction in early 2026. Urban Property Group's 'Chapter Place' is currently under construction with 106 terraces at Sites 1 and 2 Buchan Avenue scheduled for completion in Q4 2026.Frasers Property continues delivery at Ed.Square with the Foveaux Collection and Soho homes within the Central Park residential neighborhood.
Ed.Square
Ed.Square is a $1.5 billion masterplanned community by Frasers Property Australia in Sydney's South West, designed as a 100% walkable urban village adjacent to the Edmondson Park train station. The precinct integrates over 1,800 residences alongside a 40,000 sqm Town Centre featuring 90+ retailers, an Eat Street dining hub, Event Cinemas, and iPlay. The project achieves a 6-Star Green Star Communities rating, with ongoing residential construction phases continuing toward completion.
Crossroads Homemaker Centre Asset Enhancement
Large-format retail centre enhancement project on 14.3 hectare site featuring 38 homewares retailers. LaSalle Investment Management identified significant development upside with opportunities to expand and redevelop existing buildings. Recent $3 million refurbishment completed with new food and beverage precinct. Centre serves over 4 million customers annually and is the fifth largest large-format retail centre in Australia.
9,248 residents of Prestons are employed, from a labour force of 9,503. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 75.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Prestons benefits from an active labor force with strong participation in critical service industries, an unemployment level of only 2.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.1% across the prior twelve months, based on AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 9,248, while the local jobless rate sits 1.4% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, backed by an elevated labor force participation rate of 75.2% against Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records indicate that 35.0% of local workers performed their duties from home, an outcome partially shaped by pandemic-era movement restrictions.
Key sectors employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. Transport, postal & warehousing constitutes a major point of local specialization, representing a workforce concentration 1.9 times the Greater Sydney benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are underrepresented locally, engaging only 6.4% of workers in Prestons compared with 11.5% across Greater Sydney. A Census ratio of 0.8 local jobs per resident signifies an above-average volume of employment situated directly within the vicinity. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures aggregated across wider statistical districts show that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment advanced by 5.1% in tandem with a 5.1% rise in the total labor pool, keeping overall unemployment stable. In Greater Sydney, by comparison, employment grew by 1.9%, labor force numbers expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment saw a slight downward shift. Forward-looking projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment prospects in Prestons over five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, workforce numbers are anticipated to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across different industries. Mapping these sector-specific trajectories onto the local economic base implies Prestons could experience an employment increase of 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (calculated as an illustrative industry-weighted projection without incorporating localized demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Prestons is $2,310 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $757 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,609 a year against an average of $57,150. 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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ATO taxation data compiled at the postcode level by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows Prestons recording a median taxpayer income of $48,609 and an average of $57,150, which sits below national averages and compares with Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index adjustment since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $53,625 for the median and $63,048 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, local household earnings ranked prominently at the 83rd percentile ($2,310 weekly), even as individual personal incomes sat around the 40th percentile.
The predominant earnings cohort involves 37.4% of workers taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,814 residents), closely tracking the 30.9% regional proportion. High-earning households generating over $3,000 weekly make up 32.9% of the area, bolstering local retail spending capacity. Housing costs absorb 16.7% of earnings, yet strong overall household income maintains disposable earnings at the 81st percentile and places the suburb within the 6th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Prestons had 4,142 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 1% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.0%. 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, standalone houses constitute 92.5% of residential stock in Prestons, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other categories comprise 7.5%, contrasting sharply with Sydney metro's distribution of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% medium-to-high density formats. Outright home ownership stands at 24.3%, trailing the wider Sydney metro level, with remaining residences held under a mortgage (57.0%) or occupied by tenants (18.7%). Monthly mortgage repayments in the suburb averaged a median of $2,200, below the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, whereas median weekly rents reached $520, exceeding the metropolitan figure of $470.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Prestons significantly outpace the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably higher than the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Prestons counted 4,142 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.6 people each. 60% are couples with children, more than in 99% of areas nationally, against 16% couples without children. 9% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family configurations account for 90.1% of all local dwellings, led by couples with children at 59.8%, couples without children at 15.5%, and single-parent arrangements representing 13.9%. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 9.9% of households, consisting of single-person living arrangements at 8.8% and group households at 1.2%. The average household size in the suburb is 3.6 people, notably exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.8% of adults in Prestons hold a university qualification, including 18.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.9% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 5,700 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,051 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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Tertiary qualification levels in the area present development opportunities, with 24.8% of residents possessing a university degree compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Among university qualifications, bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate awards at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Technical and vocational skills are strongly represented, with 30.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 11.7% holding advanced diplomas and 18.9% holding certificate-level qualifications. A significant proportion of the local population is engaged in learning, with 36.5% of residents actively attending an educational institution.
This educational cohort consists of 11.8% in primary schools, 11.7% in secondary institutions, and 7.2% attending tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Prestons reaches 95 stops on 67 routes, timetabled for about 3,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 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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The public transit network in Prestons includes 95 active stops supporting local bus routes. These stops are integrated into 67 distinct services that deliver a combined 3,551 weekly passenger journeys. Local connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances to a stop averaging 152 meters. Given the suburb's residential focus, the vast majority of workers commute externally, with private vehicles serving as the dominant mode at 90% and train usage accounting for 6%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 2.0 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding metropolitan levels. In addition, 35.0% of the workforce indicated working from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the pandemic.
Transit schedules across all operational routes generate an average of 507 trips daily, which corresponds to approximately 37 weekly journeys per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
78.0% of residents in Prestons report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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 indicators in Prestons generally trend above average based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic condition prevalence, characterized by low general morbidity rates alongside slightly elevated rates among elderly, vulnerable groups. Private health insurance uptake covers approximately 50% of residents (~7,708 people), which sits below the Greater Sydney figure of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Diabetes and asthma represent the most widespread medical conditions reported locally, affecting 5.9% and 5.7% of the community respectively, while 78.0% of residents indicated no chronic ailments, comparing favorably to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age cohorts show high overall vitality with minimal chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 12.5% of the population (1,943 people), lower than the 15.5% observed across Greater Sydney, though exhibiting lower relative health outcomes nationally than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.8% of Prestons residents were born overseas and 58.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (12.2%) and English (8.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Prestons exhibits substantial multicultural breadth, with 44.8% of residents born abroad and 58.5% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 49.0% of the population. A distinctive demographic feature is the presence of Islam, representing 23.1% of the community, markedly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Regarding parental lineage, the most prominent ancestry category reported in Prestons is Other at 31.5%, which is substantially higher than the 16.0% recorded regionally. Australian ancestry follows at 12.2% (below the regional 17.8%), and English ancestry accounts for 8.9% (below the regional 19.0%).
Notable concentrations also appear within specific ethnic backgrounds, including Serbian ancestry at 1.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 1.2% (against 0.6%), and Lebanese at 5.4% (compared to 2.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Prestons is 35, younger than 82% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 30.0% 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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Prestons functions primarily as a mature family community. Younger demographics spanning children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 36.6% of the population as at August 2026 compared to 30.4% in Greater Sydney, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) make up 23.8% versus 31.4% across the broader metropolitan area. AreaSearch estimates a median age of 35 as at August 2026, slightly higher than the 34 recorded at the 2021 Census and 2 years below the Greater Sydney figure of 37 documented at that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred among the 65+ retiree and senior bracket, which grew from 9.7% to an estimated 12.5%.
By 2041, older age groups are forecast to deliver the largest net gain, expanding by 1,508 (78%) to reach 3,452, whereas child, youth, and young-to-middle adult cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Prestons
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 4 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 Jun 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 — 255 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,694 at the 2021 Census → 15,548 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 (SAL13272). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.