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The median house price in Prospect (NSW) is $1.30m, with units at $715k. House values have moved 7.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Prospect (NSW) has an estimated 5,201 residents. That puts 2,016 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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Demographic updates from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with 9 validated new addresses confirmed by AreaSearch since the Census date, indicate that the suburb of Prospect (NSW) has an estimated resident population of around 5,201 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 14 people (0.3%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 5,187 people. This upward trend builds upon the resident count of 5,189 derived from AreaSearch's review of the ABS June 2025 ERP release. With 2,015 persons per square kilometer, the local population density exceeds the national benchmark recorded across AreaSearch locations.
In recent times, population expansion has been predominantly driven by overseas arrivals, accounting for approximately 63.0% of all population additions. Projections for each SA2 area across the suburb of Prospect (NSW) draw upon 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data anchored to 2022 as the base year, while any locations not covered incorporate NSW State Government SA2 releases from 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. For the years 2032 to 2041, age-group growth rates from these combined figures are applied throughout. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to track slightly below the national median for statistical areas, with aggregated SA2 modeling estimating an addition of 572 persons to 2041, which equates to an overall gain of 10.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
103 new dwellings have been approved in Prospect (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That is 3.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 56% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, 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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According to ABS building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from statistical area data, residential planning approvals in Prospect average roughly 20 dwellings each year. Over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), an estimated 103 homes gained approval, including 6 so far in FY-25. Even with past population decreases, dwelling supply has kept pace with local requirements to sustain a balanced market with sound options for purchasers. Expected construction costs for new dwellings average $378,000, sitting beneath regional figures and highlighting relatively affordable building options. Meanwhile, non-residential building activity remains limited, with $1.9 million in commercial approvals recorded this financial year.
Per capita residential construction in Prospect tracks 16.0% below Greater Sydney levels, positioning the suburb in the 17th percentile nationally and limiting fresh supply, which reinforces demand for established housing. Current construction approvals comprise 56.0% detached dwellings and 44.0% attached dwellings, introducing a broader selection of apartments and townhouses spanning varied price points from family dwellings to economical compact configurations. This marks a notable pivot from the existing built environment (84.0% houses), driven by site scarcity alongside evolving affordability and lifestyle preferences. A ratio of approximately 865 people per approval underscores the established character of the area. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures, long-term projections indicate Prospect will gain 560 residents by 2041. Sustaining the present pace of residential building should comfortably satisfy incoming demand, maintaining positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Prospect (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Prospect (NSW), worth an estimated $1.67 billion. A further 86 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.2 billion. 16 are already under construction and 38 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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Capital works, planning schemes, and public infrastructure programs play a pivotal role in shaping local development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 10 key initiatives poised to influence the locality. Prominent projects include the University of Sydney Parramatta-Westmead Campus, Westmead Innovation Quarter, Westmead Rise Stage 2 - Aspect by Deicorp, and the Central Acute Services Building (CASB), Westmead Redevelopment, with primary initiatives outlined below.
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The Rise Pemulwuy
A residential apartment development by Bathla Group comprising seven low-rise buildings up to five storeys, featuring approximately 317 apartments. The project is situated at 12-13 Butu Wargun Drive, adjacent to the Pemulwuy Marketplace, and offers a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom residences.
University of Sydney Parramatta-Westmead Campus
The University of Sydney is progressing plans for a multidisciplinary Parramatta-Westmead campus as part of its Western Sydney Strategy. The proposed expansion builds on the existing Westmead campus and health precinct, with future teaching, research and industry collaboration focused on medicine, health, engineering, science and innovation. Current university planning targets approximately 6,000 students at Westmead by 2030 while longer-term investigations continue for a larger Parramatta-Westmead campus.
Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program - Blacktown LGA
A NSW Government funded portfolio of 14 transformational community infrastructure projects across the Blacktown local government area, totalling around 239 million dollars. The program (formerly known as WestInvest) is administered by the NSW Premier's Department and delivered by Blacktown City Council, with The APP Group engaged as program manager. Headline projects include the 77.2 million dollar Blacktown Aquatic Centre upgrade (new indoor 50 metre pool, indoor 25 metre learn-to-swim pool, refurbished outdoor 50 metre pool, gymnasium and cafe), the 40.6 million dollar Mount Druitt Swimming Centre Renewal, the 39.9 million dollar Blacktown City Arts and Cultural Centre, the 35.8 million dollar Seven Hills Portal Community Resource Hub, the 26.8 million dollar Revitalisation of Mount Druitt Hub, the 25.4 million dollar PCYC Mount Druitt Police and Community Youth Centre, the 19.5 million dollar First Nations Cultural Hub, plus reserve embellishments at Tallawong, Rosenthal Park and Ashley Brown Reserve North, local traffic and green space programs, and the refurbishment of Richard Johnson Anglican School Hall.Several projects are in design development with construction tendering through a five-year contractor panel established in 2025; major works including the Blacktown Aquatic Centre are scheduled to start in early 2026 with completion of headline projects through 2027 and 2028.
Homemaker Prospect
Homemaker Prospect is a large format retail centre located on a 6.5-hectare site. The centre, owned by AsheMorgan, houses a variety of major national retailers. The strategy for the centre includes physical improvements and optimization of the tenancy mix to enhance its position as a quality homemaker centre. There is potential for expansion to include a broader range of retailers and services.
Central Acute Services Building (CASB), Westmead Redevelopment
The centrepiece of the $1.1 billion Westmead Redevelopment, the 14-storey Central Acute Services Building (CASB) is one of Australia's tallest hospital buildings. Officially opened in early 2021, it serves as the key integration point between Westmead Hospital, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, and the University of Sydney. The facility features two emergency departments, 25 digital operating theatres, and over 300 patient rooms, alongside dedicated levels for high-level research and education. While the CASB is complete, broader precinct works including the Stage 2 Paediatric Services Building reached construction completion in January 2026.
Dara Blacktown
Contemporary five-level apartment development offering 67 affordable apartments including 1, 2 and 3 bedroom configurations with limited garden apartments featuring private courtyards. Located in the heart of Blacktown's transformation, just 100 metres from Blacktown Train Station and Westpoint Shopping Centre.
Blacktown Quarter
A $2.5 billion urban transformation of Blacktown CBD by Walker Corporation in partnership with Blacktown City Council. The precinct includes over 100,000 square meters of office space, the 100-bed Blacktown Private Hospital, a medical research institute, and education facilities. Following a community kick-off in April 2026, the project is progressing with preliminary works to create a walkable city heart featuring a rejuvenated public square and extensive green open spaces.
Sydney Rezoning Blitz
Rezoning blitz to create over 16,000 homes and a new 30ha industrial precinct in Sydney areas including Leppington, Glenfield, and Prospect.
3,058 residents of Prospect (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 3,126. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 72.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,157, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Prospect is characterised by an educated resident base across a wide range of industries, featuring an unemployment rate of only 2.2% and annual employment growth estimated at 1.1% based on AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,058, while the local jobless rate sits 2.0% beneath the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 72.8%, compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Additionally, 35.8% of workers indicated working from home at the Census, although pandemic-related lockdown measures should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for resident workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Representation is especially pronounced in transport, postal & warehousing, where local employment reaches 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.6% of the local workforce, compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. A comparison of local resident workers against the workplace destination counts from the Census highlights the primarily residential nature of the suburb and its limited internal job base. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM statistical area figures shows that across the year leading to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.1% while the labour pool grew by 0.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, jobs increased by 1.9%, the labour force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment showed a slight decline. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context for prospective labour demand. Across Australia, workforce growth is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across different fields. Weighting these sectoral projections against the local industry distribution suggests employment among Prospect residents could grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (noting this illustrative weighting model does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Prospect (NSW) is $2,084 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $841 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,123 a year against an average of $64,865. 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 taxpayer records aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that Prospect recorded a median income of $55,123 and an average of $64,865. These figures sit below the national standard as well as Greater Sydney, where median and average incomes reached $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to roughly $60,812 (median) and $71,559 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures from the 2021 Census, local earnings sit around the 64th percentile nationwide.
The primary earnings band is $1,500 - 2,999, encompassing 35.0% of residents (1,820 people), which aligns with the regional proportion of 30.9%. While housing expenditure accounts for 15.3% of income, strong aggregate earnings lift disposable income to the 72nd percentile, with the area ranking in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Prospect (NSW) had 1,708 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 10% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $435 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape in Prospect at the latest Census was dominated by separate houses, which made up 83.7% of all dwellings alongside 16.3% other dwellings (including townhouses, apartments, and other configurations), contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 33.6%, considerably higher than the Sydney metro level, while remaining properties were mortgaged (44.5%) or rented (21.9%). Median housing repayments stood at $2,167 per month for mortgages and $435 per week for rent, sitting below the respective Sydney metro averages of $2,427 and $470.
Relative to Australia-wide benchmarks, however, local monthly mortgage payments remain higher than the national figure of $1,863, and weekly rents track well above the Australian standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Prospect (NSW) counted 1,708 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 80.8% of households in the area, led by couples with children (44.8%), followed by couples without children (23.7%) and single parent families (11.0%). Non-family living situations account for the remaining 19.2%, consisting of lone person households (17.5%) and group households (1.9%). Average household occupancy sits at 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.4% of adults in Prospect (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 20.3% with a bachelor degree and 6.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 140 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,005 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 attainment among residents aged 15+ in Prospect sits below the broader metropolitan standard, with 28.4% possessing higher education degrees compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees represent the primary qualification at 20.3%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 6.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widely held, with 32.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (21.2%) and advanced diplomas (11.3%). Student engagement is substantial, with 29.0% of the local population actively participating in educational courses. This comprises 9.0% attending primary school, 7.8% enrolled in secondary education, and 5.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Prospect (NSW) reaches 19 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 infrastructure within Prospect features 19 active transport stops dedicated to bus services. Across these facilities, 11 distinct bus routes operate to deliver 1,387 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 173 meters. Given the suburban residential character, outbound commuting is standard, and private vehicles account for 90% of travel. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per household, outpacing the wider metropolitan standard. Working from home was recorded at 35.8% in the 2021 Census, which reflects prevailing COVID-19 settings. Transit schedules across all local lines provide an average of 198 trips per day, generating roughly 73 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.0% of residents in Prospect (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments compiled by AreaSearch via mortality data and condition prevalence show positive outcomes across Prospect. General chronic illness rates remain low across the broader community while tracking near national averages for older, at-risk groups. Private hospital and health insurance coverage encompasses approximately 53% of all residents (~2,735 people), slightly outperforming the typical SA2 area, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, each affecting 6.5% and 6.5% of the local population, while 73.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% throughout Greater Sydney.
Working-age cohorts exhibit solid health profiles with minimal chronic disease. The community includes 920 people aged 65 and over, making up 17.7% of residents against 15.5% across Greater Sydney. Senior health indicators perform above average overall, though they position lower in national comparisons than the general local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.3% of Prospect (NSW) residents were born overseas and 47.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (15.8%) and English (13.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Prospect, where 44.3% of the resident base was born abroad and 47.1% use a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 59.1% of the population. Hinduism exhibits a significant local presence, representing 12.9% of residents compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental lineage, the primary reported ancestry categories in Prospect are Other at 21.5% (above the 16.0% regional level), Australian at 15.8%, and English at 13.2% (under the 19.0% regional figure). Specific heritage groups show distinct local concentrations, with Maltese ancestry representing 4.6% (compared to 1.0% across the region), Filipino ancestry comprising 4.1% (versus 2.0%), and Lebanese ancestry accounting for 3.9% (versus 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Prospect (NSW) is 38. 25.6% 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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Age distribution across the suburb of Prospect (NSW) aligns closely with Greater Sydney across major demographic brackets, with the widest variance not exceeding 3.0 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that time. The most visible shift since the Census is the expansion of the senior cohort aged 65+, which rose from 15.3% to an estimated 17.7% of the community. Looking to 2041, older residents are forecast to represent the bulk of population growth, expanding by 234 residents (25%) to reach 1,155.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Prospect (NSW)
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 · Jun 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 | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 5 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 Jul 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 — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,187 at the 2021 Census → 5,201 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 (SAL13278). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.