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The median house price in Riverwood is $1.60m, with units at $660k. House values have moved 4.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Riverwood has an estimated 14,158 residents, up from 12,793 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,365 people, or 10.7%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 149 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. That puts 3,687 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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Drawing from ABS population data updates for the broader zone alongside address points verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Riverwood has an estimated population of 14,158 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 1,365 people (10.7%) from the 2021 Census, when the recorded population was 12,793 people. This trend is derived from the resident count of 14,084, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 149 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such figures represent a density ratio of 3,687 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Riverwood in the top quartile of Australian locations examined by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Riverwood outpaced both the SA4 region (6.5%) and the state with its 10.7% growth rate since the 2021 census, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population increases were primarily driven by overseas migration, which made up approximately 85.0% of total population additions during the latest timeframes. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this dataset, AreaSearch uses SA2 projections from the NSW State Government, issued in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. The resulting growth patterns by age bracket are projected forward for all locations from 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transitions, a major population expansion in the upper national quartile is expected, with the area projected to add 4,785 persons by 2041 according to collective SA2 projections, representing a total gain of 33.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
300 new dwellings have been approved in Riverwood over the past five years, an average of 60 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 55 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 44% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 84, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals distributed from statistical zones shows that Riverwood has maintained an average of approximately 60 new dwelling approvals annually, summing to an estimated 300 residential properties over the past 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 77 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.4 new residents per year for each home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand outstrips supply by a wide margin, which typically spurs price increases and heightens buyer rivalry, while new dwellings are built with an average value of $412,000.
Commercial approvals have also reached $4.5 million during this financial year, underscoring the largely residential character of the area. Recent construction approvals consist of 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% townhouses or apartments. This preference for denser housing structures provides more attainable entry costs and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. The area has approximately 286 people per dwelling approval, showing capacity for further expansion. Looking forward, Riverwood is projected to add 4,711 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). If building volumes remain at their current levels, the supply of homes may fall behind population growth, which is likely to intensify competition among buyers and support price growth.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Riverwood, worth an estimated $4.07 billion. A further 84 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $30.5 billion. 23 are already under construction and 30 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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Changes to infrastructure, major local projects, and planning developments exert a strong influence on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects expected to affect the locality. Primary projects include the 17-21 Pennsylvania Road Residential Development - Riverwood, the Riverwood Community Centre Upgrade, the Punchbowl Station Upgrade - Sydney Metro City & Southwest, and the 21 Charles St Riverwood & 7-9 Brighton Rd Peakhurst Seniors Housing project, with the following details focusing on those of greatest relevance.
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17-21 Pennsylvania Road Residential Development - Riverwood
A residential development at 17-21 Pennsylvania Road, Riverwood, delivering modern apartments to address housing demand in the Riverwood precinct. The project features contemporary design, communal spaces, and sustainable elements to support local population growth.
Riverwood Community Centre Upgrade
$6 million NSW Government investment to upgrade the 50-year-old community centre serving over 2,000 people weekly. Comprehensive modernisation to support growing multicultural community. Works alongside broader Riverwood Estate redevelopment to improve local amenities.
21 Charles St Riverwood & 7-9 Brighton Rd Peakhurst Seniors Housing
NSW Land and Housing Corporation (Homes NSW) seniors housing project delivering 14 independent living units (6 x 1-bed and 8 x 2-bed) with landscaping, fencing and 7 surface car spaces across consolidated lots at 21 Charles St Riverwood and 7-9 Brighton Rd Peakhurst. Part 5 REF approved on 27 May 2024. No public evidence of construction commencement specific to this site as at 10 Oct 2025.
Punchbowl Station Upgrade - Sydney Metro City & Southwest
Conversion of the heritage-listed Punchbowl Station, originally opened in 1909, to fully automated metro standards as part of the Sydenham to Bankstown extension of the M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line. The station closed on 30 September 2024 to allow conversion works, with new lifts installed for the first time, level access between platforms and trains via mechanical gap fillers, platform screen doors, refurbished station buildings, upgraded platform surfaces and a new kiss and ride zone.The works are part of the Dulwich Hill, Campsie and Punchbowl station package delivered by Downer EDI Works (valued around 107 million AUD), with broader corridor works including 28.3 kilometres of new railway fencing, road-over-rail bridge upgrades and platform screen door installation. Once open, customers will have a new air-conditioned metro train every four minutes in the peak, equating to 15 trains an hour compared to eight previously. High-speed dynamic testing at up to 100 km/h commenced in November 2025, with around 9,000 hours and 30,000 kilometres of testing required before opening. Services are scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026, with a target opening of September 2026, after delays attributed to industrial action and the complexity of converting a 130-year-old line.
UMA Centre Padstow Transformation Project
Conversion and expansion of the existing UMA Centre in Padstow into a modern indoor sports and community complex featuring multi-use indoor courts (soccer, basketball, volleyball), boxing and martial arts facilities, parking, accessible amenities, change rooms, storage and a flexible auditorium. Works have progressed through demolition and bulk excavation, with construction advancing from the basement slab stage.
Riverwood Estate Renewal
Scaled-back NSW Government plan delivering 420 new homes with 50% dedicated to social and affordable housing on a 1.6-hectare site in the north-east corner of Riverwood Estate. Includes a new internal road, improved public domain, childcare centre replacement, and potential retail space. Maximum building height of 12 storeys (42 metres) with Floor Space Ratio of 2.2:1. Part of a broader Riverwood estate renewal program following community consultation. Public-private partnership redevelopment delivered through collaboration between Homes NSW and a private development partner.Includes realignment of Virginia Place, underground power lines, and 12-storey residential flat buildings.
71-83 Graham Road Residential Development - Narwee
A residential development at 71-83 Graham Road, Narwee, comprising 48 modern apartments across two buildings with communal open spaces and parking. The project aims to provide contemporary housing while integrating with the local character of Narwee.
Evergreen Industrial
Evergreen Industrial comprises the development of 38 multi-level industrial warehouse units with integrated mezzanine office spaces in the established Padstow industrial precinct. The project delivers strategic light industrial and logistics accommodation with proximity to the M5 Motorway corridor, with construction underway by Belcorp Constructions.
6,773 residents of Riverwood are employed, from a labour force of 7,387. Unemployment sits at 8.3%, with participation at 59.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,411, about 88% 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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Riverwood has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of 8.3%, and an estimated 3.4% growth in employment over the last year, based on AreaSearch aggregates of statistical area figures. As of March 2026, 6,773 residents are employed, although the unemployment rate is 4.2% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, indicating space for progress, and labor force participation is notably lower (59.7% relative to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Census data reveals that a high 37.9% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be taken into account.
Resident employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical fields. The area exhibits a high specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, where the employment proportion is 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training is under-represented, accounting for 6.5% of Riverwood's workforce compared to 8.9% in Greater Sydney. The mostly residential community appears to provide restricted local work options, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS data for broader statistical divisions shows that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 3.4% while the labour force expanded by 4.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.1 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labour force expansion of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective future demand in Riverwood. These models, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce profile to project growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary considerably across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to Riverwood's local mix indicates employment should rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Riverwood is $1,210 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $564 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,872 a year against an average of $64,586. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode-level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, Riverwood residents recorded a median taxpayer income of $48,872 and an average taxpayer income of $64,586. These figures are below the national average and compare to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) for Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these values at approximately $53,916 (median) and $71,251 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Riverwood are situated between the 7th and 14th percentiles nationally.
Income distributions show that 27.3% of the population (3,865 individuals) are in the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which is similar to the wider area where this cohort accounts for 30.9%. Pressures on housing affordability are substantial, with only 76.2% of income remaining, placing the area in the 9th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Riverwood had 4,777 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 38% detached houses and 48% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 24.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 41.3%. 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 dwelling types in Riverwood at the time of the latest Census was 38.1% houses and 61.9% other dwellings (including semi-detached, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to Sydney metro's proportions of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Riverwood was behind the Sydney metro rate, standing at 19.9%, with the remaining dwellings either carrying a mortgage (24.0%) or being rented (56.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly lower than the Sydney metro average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent was $300, compared to Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
Nationally, Riverwood's mortgage costs are notably above the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs are significantly below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Riverwood counted 4,777 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,287 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority at 65.7% of all households, consisting of 28.5% couples with children, 20.7% couples without children, and 15.0% single parent families. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 34.3%, with single-person households representing 30.2% and group households comprising 4.1% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.5 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.4% of adults in Riverwood hold a university qualification, including 21.0% with a bachelor degree and 7.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 14.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 720 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,033 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 attainment levels in Riverwood are below regional averages, with 30.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This difference suggests scope for educational progress and skill development. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 21.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 25.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (14.4%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 29.2% of residents participating in formal study. This portion includes 8.4% attending primary schools, 7.0% in secondary schools, and 6.5% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Riverwood reaches 94 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 4,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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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Analysis of public transit reveals 94 active transport stops in Riverwood, consisting of train stations and bus stops. These stops are served by 18 separate routes, providing 3,998 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 122 meters from the closest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 68%, followed by trains at 21% and buses at 5%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high 37.9% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions). Service frequency averages 571 trips daily across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 42 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.9% of residents in Riverwood report no long-term health condition. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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 metrics point to positive trends for Riverwood residents, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and health states showing conditions generally consistent with national averages, low rates of common health issues across younger and older age brackets, and the level of private health insurance slightly exceeding the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the population (~7,430 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. The most prevalent health issues recorded locally were arthritis and diabetes, affecting 6.9 and 6.5% of residents respectively, while 72.9% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The population under 65 displays health outcomes that are better than average. Residents aged 65 and older represent 23.0% of the area (3,256 people), which is higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes are above average, with national standings generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
58.5% of Riverwood residents were born overseas and 66.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (29.3%) and Australian (9.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Riverwood ranks as one of the most culturally diverse locations in the nation, with 66.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 58.5% born overseas. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 43.6% of the population. The most prominent religious variance is in Buddhism, which accounts for 7.6% of the population, compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Riverwood are Chinese at 29.3% (well above the regional average of 8.4%), Other at 18.5%, and Australian at 9.8% (substantially below the regional average of 17.8%).
Other notable differences in ethnic representation include Lebanese at 5.0% of Riverwood (vs 2.6% regionally), Filipino at 3.5% (vs 2.0%), and Spanish at 0.8% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Riverwood is 40. 27.8% 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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With a median age of 40, Riverwood is slightly older than Greater Sydney at 37 years and marginally older than Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 55 - 64 age bracket is over-represented (13.9% locally), whereas the 5 - 14 group is under-represented (8.3%). Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 6.4% to 8.6% of the population, and the 85+ cohort rose from 2.4% to 3.5%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 10.4% to 8.3%, and the 35 to 44 cohort fell from 13.6% to 12.3%.
Demographic projections indicate Riverwood's age composition will change by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to expand considerably, rising by 1,102 people (91%) from 1,217 to 2,320. In contrast, the 0 to 4 group is expected to increase by a modest 6% (36 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Riverwood
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 7 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 Aug 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 — 149 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,793 at the 2021 Census → 14,158 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 (SAL13386). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.