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The median house price in Pyrmont is $2.10m, with units at $1.14m. House values have moved 2.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Pyrmont has an estimated 13,933 residents, up from 12,658 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,275 people, or 10.1%. Overseas migration accounts for 89.0% of that increase. That puts 14,982 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 evaluations of updated ABS population figures across the wider region alongside newly verified addresses tracked by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Pyrmont records an estimated resident count of 13,933 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 1,275 residents (10.1%) compared to the 12,658 persons counted in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this figure of 13,933 by examining the ABS ERP release from June 2025 together with 19 validated new addresses logged following the Census. The local density reaches 14,981 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the upper 10% of areas assessed across the country and highlighting the intensity of local land demand.
Outpacing both New South Wales (7.3%) and Greater Sydney, the suburb of Pyrmont registered a 10.1% gain since the 2021 census to position itself as a notable regional growth pocket. Inbound international migration served as the core catalyst, generating roughly 89.0% of recent population additions. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling, with unrepresented areas relying on 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases (based on 2021). Between 2032 and 2041, age-cohort growth rates from these datasets are applied across all locations. Forecast demographic patterns indicate the suburb of Pyrmont will rank within the top quartile nationwide for population gains, adding 3,906 persons by 2041 under SA2 aggregations, which represents an overall 28.0% uplift over the 16 years.
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Only 1 residential development approval was granted across Pyrmont throughout the preceding five-year span. This minimal activity indicates an established urban environment with virtually no remaining undeveloped parcels. Consequently, the lack of incoming residential supply tends to direct buyer attention toward existing properties. Residential building activity in Pyrmont tracks substantially below Greater Sydney volumes. A constrained pipeline of this nature typically underpins values and interest across established dwellings. Furthermore, construction levels trail the national benchmark, underscoring the mature state of the market and potential statutory planning limits.
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AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pyrmont, worth an estimated $8.34 billion. A further 102 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $152.6 billion. 33 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and strategic investments play an essential role in driving neighborhood growth. AreaSearch has highlighted 22 major projects with the potential to influence the local area. Notable projects include The Star Sydney - Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Lyric Theatre, Pyrmont Place, Pyrmont Metro Station & Over Station Development, and Glebe Island Bridge Restoration, alongside key initiatives outlined below.
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Pyrmont Peninsula Place Strategy
A 20-year strategic framework transforming the Pyrmont Peninsula into a premier jobs hub and 24-hour cultural destination. Key progress includes shortlisting consortia for the Pyrmont Integrated Station Development featuring a 31-storey mixed-use tower above the station entrance at Union Street and Pyrmont Bridge Road. The strategy targets approximately 4,800 homes and 27,000 jobs by 2041, supported by local infrastructure contributions.
Google REVY Pyrmont
Adaptive re-use and commercial transformation of the heritage-listed Royal Edward Victualling Yard (REVY) Building C into an advanced technology workspace. The development integrates contemporary commercial additions and extensive heritage conservation to expand Google Australia's Pyrmont campus footprint.
The Star Sydney - Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Lyric Theatre
A major redevelopment of The Star Sydney precinct featuring a 66-storey tower designed by FJMT. The tower will house the return of The Ritz-Carlton to Sydney with 237 luxury hotel rooms and 204 residential apartments. In addition to the tower, the project includes the conversion of the former Event Centre into a world-class theatre complex managed by Foundation Theatres, consisting of a 1,550-seat Broadway-style theatre and a 1,000-seat live entertainment room. Construction by Multiplex is ongoing, with the performance venues delivering new cultural infrastructure for the Pyrmont precinct.
Pyrmont Place
A $900 million mixed-use urban renewal development at 14-26 Wattle Street, Pyrmont. The project features 237 luxury apartments across residential buildings, a commercial building, a 91-place childcare facility, and a recreation centre with two indoor multi-sports courts. Designed by BVN and Oculus, the development integrates the site's historic sandstone cliff-face and provides new public pedestrian links connecting Wentworth Park and Fig Lane Park. Completion is anticipated by early 2028.
Pyrmont Metro Station & Over Station Development
The Pyrmont Integrated Station Development (ISD) includes a new underground Sydney Metro West station and a 31-storey mixed-use tower. As of mid-2026, station excavation is complete and tunnel boring machines have finished their traverse through the cavern. The project is transitioning from heavy civil works to station fit-out and over-station construction. The development features approximately 160 apartments, including affordable housing, and five levels of commercial and retail space within a podium designed to reference local heritage.Major contract award for the integrated delivery is expected by late 2026, with the tower construction commencing shortly thereafter.
The Post House
A 45-storey mixed-use tower in the Tech Central precinct, also known as TOGA Central. The development integrates the heritage-listed former Parcels Post Office and delivers 29,228sqm of premium office space, a 204-key boutique hotel, and ground-floor/podium retail. Key features include a rooftop pool, day spa, gym, and the new public Henry Deane Plaza. The project targets a 6-star Green Star and 5.5-star NABERS Energy rating.
Atlassian Central
Atlassian Central is a 39-storey, 183-metre tower under construction at 8-10 Lee Street, Haymarket, anchoring the NSW Government's Tech Central innovation precinct adjacent to Central Station. Designed by SHoP Architects and BVN, the building combines a steel exoskeleton with a hybrid mass timber and concrete structure, featuring seven four-storey internal timber 'habitats' built using more than 30,000 cubic metres of cross-laminated timber and glulam. Once complete, it will be the world's tallest commercial hybrid timber building.The tower offers 75,000 square metres of gross floor area (around 59,100 square metres net lettable) and is co-owned by Dexus and Atlassian. The lower five levels integrate a 137-room YHA hostel and the heritage-listed Parcel Shed, which is being adaptively re-used as the building lobby. Sustainability targets include a 50 percent reduction in embodied carbon, 100 percent renewable energy operation, a 5.5-star NABERS Energy commitment and a 6-star Green Star target, supported by an electricity-generating photovoltaic facade. Built and Obayashi Corporation joint venture (BOJV) commenced construction in August 2022. As of mid-2026 the tower has surpassed Milwaukee's Ascent to become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower, with Level 39 top-out scheduled for June 2026 and practical completion targeted for November 2026. Atlassian is expected to occupy five of the seven habitats from late 2028 following fit-out.
Harbourside Redevelopment by Mirvac
A $2 billion transformative mixed-use redevelopment of the former Harbourside Shopping Centre at Darling Harbour, delivered as a 50/50 joint venture between Mirvac and Mitsubishi Estate Co. The project delivers 87,000 sqm of gross floor area including 45,000 sqm of commercial and retail space and 42,000 sqm of residential in a 48-storey tower with approximately 260 luxury apartments and penthouses. The precinct features 10,000 sqm of public open space including a 3,500 sqm waterfront park, a widened promenade, a new laneway network, and 6,000 sqm of green roofs.A 4,000 sqm conference and events centre is also included. The tower core structure passed Level 20 as of late 2025 and the final major development application (SSDA No. 03 Public Domain) was approved by the Independent Planning Commission in June 2025. Staged completion is expected from 2026/2027. The precinct is designed by Snohetta and Hassell Studio.
8,770 residents of Pyrmont are employed, from a labour force of 9,076. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 70.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,749, about 142% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Pyrmont benefits from an exceptionally qualified labour pool, characterized by substantial representation across technology fields, a low unemployment rate of 3.4%, and annual employment growth estimated at 0.7% via AreaSearch statistical models. Across the suburb, 8,770 residents were employed as of March 2026, while unemployment sat 0.8% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, and participation reached 70.9% against Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records indicated that 59.8% of local workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be factored into this figure. Resident employment centers primarily on professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and accommodation & food.
In particular, professional & technical roles show strong concentration, capturing a market share 1.8 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, health care & social assistance remains underrepresented locally at 7.8%, well beneath the broader 14.1% regional level. Counting 1.5 local jobs for each resident at the Census, the precinct serves as a major commercial magnet that draws commuter inflows from adjacent districts. According to AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS and SALM metrics, the twelve months to March 2026 saw local employment rise by 0.7% alongside a 0.9% expansion in the labour pool, which edged the jobless rate up by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% increase in both employment and the labour force, accompanied by a slight decrease in unemployment. Industry growth projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide an indicator of upcoming labour requirements in Pyrmont when aligned with local sector distribution. Nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge by sector. When applying these weights to Pyrmont's workforce composition, local job numbers are projected to increase by 7.3% across five years and 14.4% across ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized demographic projections).
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Median household income in Pyrmont is $2,422 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,297 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,456 a year against an average of $105,118. The average runs 66% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Postcode data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that the suburb of Pyrmont recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $63,456 and an average of $105,118. These numbers sit in the highest nationwide percentile, outperforming Greater Sydney medians of $60,817 and averages of $83,003. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $70,005 for median income and $115,966 for average income. Across family, household, and personal measures in the Census, Pyrmont places between the 88th and 94th percentiles across Australia.
The primary earnings cohort includes 30.6% of residents (4,263 individuals) taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, aligning with the regional share of 30.9%. Affluent earners are prominent, with 41.8% generating more than $3,000 weekly, underscoring substantial local expenditure capacity. While residential accommodation accounts for 20.1% of income, strong remuneration places disposable funds in the 82nd percentile and positions the suburb in the 9th SEIFA income decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pyrmont had 5,583 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 94% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 63% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $580 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show that Pyrmont's housing landscape contained no separate houses at all, with 100.0% of stock classified as other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Sydney metro recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership accounted for 18.3% of homes, trailing the metropolitan benchmark, with mortgaged properties comprising 18.5% and rental tenancies making up 63.2%. Monthly mortgage payments in the suburb showed a median of $2,800, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while weekly rent medians stood at $580 compared to $470 across greater Sydney.
When compared across the nation, Pyrmont surpasses the Australian mortgage benchmark of $1,863 as well as the nationwide rent median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pyrmont counted 5,583 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,145 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of dwellings at 57.4%, consisting of couples without children (33.1%), couples with children (15.9%), and single parent arrangements (7.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 42.6%, led by solo occupants at 33.0% and shared group households at 9.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.1 people, remaining below the Greater Sydney metric of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
59.3% of adults in Pyrmont hold a university qualification, including 37.0% with a bachelor degree and 18.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 9.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment across Pyrmont tracks well above broader indicators, as 59.3% of individuals aged 15+ hold a university degree, compared with 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile gives the suburb an advantage in high-skill, knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 37.0%, while postgraduate qualifications represent 18.8% and graduate diplomas 3.5%. Vocational training covers 21.3% of residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (9.6%). Enrollment rates in education are substantial, with 27.2% of the local population actively participating in academic programs.
This comprises 7.6% attending university or higher education, 4.5% enrolled in primary schools, and 3.6% engaged in secondary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Pyrmont reaches 54 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 4,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 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 transport network in Pyrmont comprises 54 stops providing access to ferry, light rail, and bus routes. In total, 5 discrete transit routes operate across these points, delivering 4,002 scheduled services every week. Transit convenience is exceptional, with residents living an average of 119 meters from the closest stop. Given its residential setting, outward travel patterns prevail: passenger vehicles represent the main journey method at 38%, followed by walking at 29% and bus transit at 11%. Car ownership averages 0.4 per dwelling, which is below the wider metropolitan figure.
In addition, 59.8% of working residents recorded working from home during the 2021 Census, subject to the conditions of the pandemic. Transit services maintain an average volume of 571 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 74 weekly departures per individual stop.
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79.1% of residents in Pyrmont report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 92% of areas nationally. 2.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality statistics and chronic illnesses, Pyrmont displays favorable health outcomes, marked by low occurrences of standard medical conditions across all demographics. Private health insurance participation is notably strong, covering approximately 68% of residents (9,521 people), which compares favorably to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationally. Asthma and mental health concerns represent the two most common conditions reported in the community, each registering at 5.7 and 5.7% of the populace, while 79.1% of residents reported having no major medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%.
The senior demographic aged 65 and over accounts for 14.2% of the population (1,978 people), tracking below the regional level of 15.5%. Older residents demonstrate excellent general wellness, aligning closely with national health distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.2% of Pyrmont residents were born overseas and 43.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (16.8%) and Chinese (14.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Pyrmont displays strong cultural diversity, with 56.2% of residents born abroad and 43.1% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 37.0% of the community. Buddhism demonstrates a notable local concentration, representing 7.0% of residents compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental birthplace, the leading ancestral origins in Pyrmont comprise Other at 18.4%, English at 16.8%, and Chinese at 14.6%, with Chinese heritage well above the 8.4% regional proportion. Several other backgrounds also display higher local concentrations than the broader metro area, including Spanish ancestry at 1.3% (vs 0.6%), Russian at 1.1% (vs 0.4%), and French at 1.0% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pyrmont is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 39.0% 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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The demographic profile in Pyrmont is heavily weighted toward childless younger cohorts. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 45.4% of the population consists of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney, while children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 21.4% versus 30.4% regionally. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 36, shifting down from 37 at the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that Census. Since the Census, the cohort of children and young adults has risen from 18.1% to an estimated 21.4%.
Long-term projections indicate that by 2041, young to middle aged adults will drive local gains, expanding by 2,389 residents (38%) to a total of 8,715. On a relative basis, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) are forecast to see the quickest proportional expansion, increasing 60% to 3,165 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pyrmont
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 12 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,658 at the 2021 Census → 13,933 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 (SAL13297). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.