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The median house price in Rockdale is $1.83m, with units at $740k. House values have moved 4.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Rockdale has an estimated 18,223 residents, up from 15,475 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,748 people, or 17.8%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 178 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. That puts 7,378 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 ABS demographics evaluated for the surrounding region, combined with recent address registries verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Rockdale has an estimated population of 18,223 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,748 people (17.8%) from the 15,475 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This shift is calculated from a resident population count of 18,213, which AreaSearch calculated from the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures alongside 178 validated new addresses since the Census. With these numbers, the local density stands at 7,377 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the highest 10% of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch and highlighting the intense demand for local land.
The growth rate of 17.8% since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (6.5%) and the state, positioning the suburb of Rockdale as a regional growth leader. This expansion was largely powered by overseas migration, which was responsible for about 88.0% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections for each SA2 district are sourced from 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia releases using 2022 as their starting point, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts based on 2021 data where necessary. Expected age distribution growth rates from these datasets are extended to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends indicate that the suburb of Rockdale will experience expansion higher than the median of statistical locations monitored by AreaSearch, with the local population projected to rise by 2,699 individuals by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing a total increase of 14.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
368 new dwellings have been approved in Rockdale over the past five years, an average of 73 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 63 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 14% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals compiled from ABS local statistical data show that the suburb of Rockdale has averaged approximately 73 approved dwellings annually, with 368 new homes approved throughout the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and an additional 28 approved during FY-26 so far. Because the suburb of Rockdale has seen an average of 5.5 new residents for every built home during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply is failing to meet demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices, with new residences carrying an average construction value of $410,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $8.4 million have been documented during this financial year, underscoring the primarily residential focus of the area. Although local building approvals per resident are only about three-quarters of the rate observed across Greater Sydney, the suburb of Rockdale ranks in the 70th percentile of all areas evaluated nationally, and local building activity has gained speed lately. Recent residential completions consist of 14.0% detached houses and 86.0% medium to high-density buildings. This shift toward higher density offers more affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. Having one approved home for roughly every 192 people characterizes the suburb of Rockdale as a developing area. Long-term projections indicate that the suburb of Rockdale will gain 2,689 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current building construction is keeping pace with these demographic forecasts, though incoming residents may face stronger competition for housing as population numbers climb.
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 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rockdale, worth an estimated $307 million. A further 67 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10 billion. 20 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 development, planning approvals, and major infrastructure initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 51 projects likely to influence the local area. Principal developments include Fox Lane Rockdale, the 588-592 Princes Highway Mixed-Use Development, the Rockdale Community and Cultural Centre, and the 570 Princes Highway Co-Living Development, with details of the most significant projects outlined below.
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Rockdale Bicentennial Park Reinstatement
Reinstatement and upgrade of Rockdale Bicentennial Park as part of the M6 Stage 1 project. Works include restoration of parkland after tunnel construction, upgraded playing fields, skate park, playgrounds, shared walking and cycling paths, wetland restoration, increased tree canopy and new recreational infrastructure. The Urban Design and Landscape Plan for the park was approved in 2024, however delivery remains tied to completion of M6 Stage 1 construction. Following the 2024 tunnelling suspension, tunnelling resumed during 2026 with park reinstatement to follow project completion.
Fox Lane Rockdale
Fox Lane Rockdale is a $50 million boutique residential development featuring 43 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments plus two ground-floor commercial/retail spaces. The project offers chic modern interiors and resort-style rooftop amenities including a pool, gym, BBQ area, and outdoor cinema, along with secure parking. Located in the heart of Rockdale, it provides excellent connectivity to public transport, shopping, and local parks.
570 Princes Highway Co-Living Development
A 12-storey mixed-use development featuring 65 co-living rooms, a ground-floor commercial tenancy, communal areas including a rooftop terrace, basement parking, and sustainable design elements for affordable shared living in Rockdale.
1-3 Abercorn Street Units, Bexley
Residential apartment development consisting of 25 units in Bexley North, part of broader housing initiatives in the suburb.
Rockdale Community and Cultural Centre
A purpose-built Community and Cultural Centre planned for the civic heart of Rockdale. Originally proposed as a refurbishment of the former Church of Christ hall at 5 Bryant St, the project was folded into the broader Rockdale Spine initiative in December 2024 following cost overruns. The former Bryant Street church hall and chapel buildings have since been demolished and replaced with a new public park (completed Winter 2025). The Cultural Centre is now planned as part of Precinct 1 (Civic Heart) of the draft Rockdale Centre Masterplan, which consolidates the Town Hall, Library, Arts and Culture Centre and Council offices into a unified civic precinct.The draft Masterplan was released for public exhibition in April 2026, with community consultation closing June 2026.
Marque Rockdale
58 one, two and three-bedroom designer apartments at 602-608 Princes Highway, Rockdale by Princeton Financial Services. Features a communal rooftop garden sanctuary with BBQ and pergola, SOHO commercial spaces at street level, 10-year Latent Defect Insurance, and iCIRT-rated builder Coplex. Includes double-glazed windows, engineered timber floors, Caesarstone benchtops, LED lighting, and pet-friendly design. Construction is complete and residences are ready for immediate occupancy.
Kogarah North Urban Design Strategy Implementation
Strategic urban renewal project transforming 7.6-hectare Kogarah North precinct from low-density residential to high-density mixed-use development. Endorsed by Georges River Council in November 2017, the strategy facilitates coordinated redevelopment with new planning controls allowing buildings up to 33 metres height. Multiple developments approved and under construction including several 10-12 storey residential buildings delivering improved public spaces, enhanced connectivity, and housing diversity as part of Kogarah Strategic Centre.
Arncliffe Central
Arncliffe Central is a mixed-tenure urban renewal redevelopment of the former Arncliffe Estate between Eden Street and the Princes Highway. The project is replacing 142 ageing social housing dwellings with 806 new apartments across four buildings, including 311 social housing apartments, 291 affordable housing apartments and 204 private market apartments. It also includes a 4000 sqm public park, shops, community facilities, a childcare centre, pedestrian links and landscaped public spaces. Construction is underway, with social homes on track for 2027 and the wider precinct expected to complete in 2028.
12,289 residents of Rockdale are employed, from a labour force of 12,616. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 78.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 14,355, about 79% 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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Compiled statistical area data from AreaSearch shows that the suburb of Rockdale possesses a highly educated labor force with a strong professional services sector, a low unemployment rate of 2.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.5% over the past year. By March 2026, employed residents reached 12,289, while the local unemployment rate sits 1.5% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor participation is exceptionally strong at 78.6% compared to the 69.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Census responses indicate that a significant 30.6% of residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Accommodation & food is particularly dominant, showing employment rates 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training is underrepresented, employing only 5.5% of local workers compared to 8.9% in Greater Sydney. Comparing the number of working residents to those employed within the area suggests that this predominantly residential locality provides limited local job opportunities. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions shows that in the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 3.5% and the labor force expanded by 3.7%, leading to a minor unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and a labor force expansion of 1.9%, alongside a slight decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective local demand. These five and ten-year projections, when matched against the local workforce mix, help project employment trends. Although national employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral projections against the local workforce profile suggests employment in the suburb of Rockdale could grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this simple extrapolation does not factor in localized population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rockdale is $1,906 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $801 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,329 a year against an average of $63,671. 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-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal that the median taxpayer income in the area is $50,329, with an average income of $63,671. These figures sit below the national average, contrasting with Greater Sydney where the median is $60,817 and the average is $83,003. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 are approximately $55,523 for the median and $70,242 for the average. Census records place household, family, and personal incomes around the 54th percentile nationally.
The largest cohort, comprising 37.9% of residents (6,906 people), falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 band, mirroring the surrounding region where 30.9% are in the same bracket. High housing costs take up 19.1% of local income, but strong overall earnings keep disposable income in the 56th percentile, and the local SEIFA income rank is in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rockdale had 5,592 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 24% detached houses and 70% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 24.4% separate houses and 75.6% alternative housing types such as semi-detached properties, townhouses, and apartments, contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was lower than the Sydney metro average, standing at 23.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (28.3%) or rented (48.5%). Local monthly mortgage payments medianed at $2,167, which was notably lower than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while weekly rent was $460 compared to the Sydney metro median of $470.
On a national scale, local mortgage repayments are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rockdale counted 5,592 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,585 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 66.6% of households, consisting of 28.4% couples with children, 26.9% couples without children, and 9.1% single-parent families. Non-family households represent the remaining 33.4%, made up of lone-person households at 23.7% and group households at 9.7%. The local median household size of 2.6 people is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.1% of adults in Rockdale hold a university qualification, including 27.9% with a bachelor degree and 12.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 12.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 592 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,067 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 are exceptionally high, with 42.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, exceeding the national average of 30.4% and the state average of 32.2%. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the community well for professional and knowledge-based career paths. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical and trade qualifications are also well-represented, with 25.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (12.3%). A significant proportion of the community participates in education, with 31.8% of residents enrolled in formal study.
This includes 9.1% in higher education, 6.4% in primary schools, and 4.5% attending secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rockdale reaches 87 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 6,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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 transport analysis identifies 87 active transit stops in the area, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops are serviced by 29 distinct routes, generating 6,447 passenger journeys weekly. Transit accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 113 meters from their nearest stop. As the area is predominantly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the most common transit mode at 48%, followed by trains at 35% and buses at 10%. Car ownership averages 0.7 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average.
A high proportion of residents worked from home, recorded at 30.6% in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working conditions. Transit service frequency averages 921 daily journeys across all routes, representing approximately 74 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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81.5% of residents in Rockdale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Public health metrics reveal positive outcomes, with AreaSearch identifying low mortality rates and a low prevalence of chronic diseases across all age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 region, covering approximately 52% of the population (~9,499 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent health issues are arthritis and asthma, affecting 4.7% and 4.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 81.5% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and older account for 11.9% of the population (2,168 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Senior health metrics are particularly strong, matching national averages for the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
64.6% of Rockdale residents were born overseas and 70.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (11.6%) and Australian (8.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population displays exceptionally high levels of cultural diversity, with 70.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 64.6% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 39.2%. However, the most pronounced religious concentration is Hinduism, which represents 19.6% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Regarding parental birthplace, the top ancestries are Other at 34.5% (substantially higher than the regional average of 16.0%), Chinese at 11.6%, and Australian at 8.5% (notably lower than the regional average of 17.8%).
Other distinct demographic variations include Macedonian ancestry at 5.4% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Spanish ancestry at 1.0% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and Russian ancestry at 0.9% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rockdale is 33, younger than 82% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 41.5% 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 33, the local population is younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is a higher concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 (26.4%) and a lower proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (6.8%). This concentration of young adults is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.2% to 15.1%, and the 25 to 34 cohort expanded from 24.9% to 26.4%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 7.8% to 6.8%.
Population projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow by 33%, adding 557 residents to reach 2,234, while the 0 to 4 cohort is expected to increase by a modest 3% (28 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rockdale
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 16 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 — 178 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,475 at the 2021 Census → 18,223 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 (SAL13394). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.