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The median house price in Prospect (NSW) is $1.25m, with units at $659k. House values have moved 6.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Prospect (NSW) has an estimated 5,196 residents. That puts 2,014 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 investigations of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with fresh locations confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Prospect (NSW) has a calculated population of approximately 5,196 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 9 residents (0.2%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 5,187 individuals. This adjustment is deduced from the resident population of 5,190, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside an extra 9 validated new addresses following the Census. This population size results in a density of 2,014 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
In recent times, the primary driver of population increases was overseas migration, which made up roughly 63.0% of the total demographic growth. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this information, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government's 2022 release with a 2021 baseline are utilized. Projected growth rates by age bracket from these files are also applied locally for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the suburb of Prospect (NSW) is projected to experience population growth slightly under the national median, expanding by 584 individuals by 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 11.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
80 new dwellings have been approved in Prospect (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 16 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch research into building approvals from the ABS allocated from regional statistics, Prospect averages about 16 new residential approvals each year, totaling roughly 80 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 5 approvals have been logged. As population numbers declined in recent years, the volume of housing has matched demand well, yielding a balanced market with options for purchasers, with new residential projects carrying an average building cost of $394,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $1.9 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to a heavily residential emphasis.
Compared with Greater Sydney, Prospect experiences about half the residential construction activity per capita, placing in the 60th percentile of analyzed areas across the country, even though building volumes have accelerated lately. This level of activity is also below the countrywide average, indicating a mature residential area and potential planning limitations. The mix of new construction consists of 61.0% detached houses and 39.0% attached dwellings, displaying a growing proportion of attached designs that provide diverse options across price points, ranging from large family residences to smaller, more affordable options. This represents a notable shift from the established housing stock, which currently stands at 84.0% houses, due to a shortage of development land and changing preferences for layout and affordability. Representing roughly 247 residents for every dwelling approval, Prospect exhibits the features of a low-density neighborhood. Future forecasts indicate Prospect will gain 578 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Under current building trends, the volume of housing is expected to comfortably satisfy demand, supporting favorable purchasing conditions while potentially supporting population gains that outpace current projections.
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 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. 17 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning changes, and major works have a significant influence on regional development. AreaSearch has identified a total of 10 projects expected to impact this area. Notable projects include the Westmead Innovation Quarter, Westmead Rise Stage 2 - Aspect by Deicorp, University of Sydney Parramatta-Westmead Campus, and the Central Acute Services Building (CASB), Westmead Redevelopment, with the following details covering the most significant local developments.
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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.
3,053 residents of Prospect (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 3,122. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 72.5%. 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 4,153, 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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Prospect features a highly educated labor force employed across a variety of fields, with an unemployment rate of only 2.2% and a yearly job growth rate estimated at 1.1%, according to AreaSearch calculations of regional data. In March 2026, there are 3,053 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate is 1.9% lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation is standard at 72.5% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census records show that a significant 35.8% of the working population operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 restriction periods.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in the sectors of retail trade, construction, and health care & social assistance. The local workforce displays a high concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with its employment share reaching 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for 5.6% of employment compared to 11.5% regionally. The suburb is mostly residential and offers few local job opportunities, as shown by comparing the count of working residents against those employed locally in the Census. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the 12-month timeframe saw a job increase of 1.1% and a labor force expansion of 0.8%, which led to a 0.2 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9%, labor force expansion of 1.9%, and a minimal reduction in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on expected demand trends in Prospect. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with local employment sectors to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment structure suggests Prospect's job numbers will increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for illustration that does not incorporate local population 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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The suburb of Prospect has a median taxpayer income of $55,123 and an average of $64,865, based on the most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are below the national average, differing from the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate figures of approximately $60,812 for the median and $71,559 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Prospect around the 64th percentile nationally.
Income distributions show 35.0% of the population, or 1,818 residents, within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, resembling the wider region where 30.9% are in this range. High housing costs take up 15.3% of earnings, yet solid income levels keep disposable funds at the 72nd percentile, with a SEIFA income ranking in the 6th decile.
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 mix of residences in Prospect at the latest Census consisted of 83.7% houses and 16.3% other home types including semi-detached options, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Prospect was much higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 33.6%, while the remaining homes were either under a mortgage (44.5%) or rented (21.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was well below the Sydney metro median of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $435 compared to the metro average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage commitments in Prospect are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly above the national benchmark 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 units make up the majority of households at 80.8%, consisting of 44.8% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.2%, with single-person households at 17.5% and group households at 1.9%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average 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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Educational qualifications in Prospect are lower than regional averages, with 28.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. This difference indicates room for educational advancement and training programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational training is well represented, with 32.5% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 21.2%. School enrollment is quite strong, with 29.0% of the population currently engaged in formal studies.
This total comprises 9.0% of residents in primary school, 7.8% in high school, and 5.3% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Prospect (NSW) reaches 20 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 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 records show 20 transit stops operating in Prospect, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 12 separate routes, which support a total of 1,828 weekly passenger journeys. Transit accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 173 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 90%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.7 cars, exceeding the regional average. A significant 35.8% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which was potentially affected by pandemic restrictions.
Transit service frequency averages 261 journeys daily across all routes, which corresponds to about 91 weekly services at 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 indicators demonstrate positive results across Prospect, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, with low incidence of common health issues among the public and levels near the national average in older, vulnerable groups, while private health insurance coverage is slightly ahead of the average SA2 region at approximately 53% of the population, representing about 2,732 people. This is compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most frequent medical diagnoses in the region were arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.5% and 6.5% of the population, respectively, while 73.0% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents of working age show strong health profiles with minimal chronic illness. The locality has 17.7% of its population aged 65 and over, totaling 919 individuals, which exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 15.5%. Health status among older residents is above average, although it ranks lower nationally than the overall local population.
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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Prospect demonstrates a high degree of cultural diversity, with 44.3% of residents born outside Australia and 47.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 59.1% of residents in Prospect. The most notable religious concentration relative to the broader region is Hinduism, which represents 12.9% of the population, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Regarding parents' birthplace ancestry, the three largest groups in Prospect are Other at 21.5% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Australian at 15.8%, and English at 13.2%, which is lower than the regional average of 19.0%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds: Maltese heritage accounts for 4.6% of Prospect residents compared to 1.0% regionally, Filipino heritage is at 4.1% compared to 2.0%, and Lebanese heritage stands at 3.9% compared to 2.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Prospect (NSW) is 38. 25.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 38 years in Prospect is similar to the Greater Sydney median of 37 and matches the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Prospect has a larger proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (10.5%) and a smaller share of young adults aged 25 - 34 (12.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 4.3% to 5.9%, while the 25 to 34 age bracket has decreased from 13.8% to 12.8%. By 2041, Prospect is projected to experience notable age shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort increasing by 27% (179 people) to reach 855 from 675, while the 25 to 34 cohort will decrease by 12 individuals.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,187 at the 2021 Census → 5,196 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13278). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.