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The median house price in Rooty Hill is $1.13m, with units at $850k. House values have moved 6.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Rooty Hill has an estimated 16,434 residents, up from 16,176 at the 2021 Census — a change of 258 people, or 1.6%. That puts 2,413 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Rooty Hill has an estimated resident count of roughly 16,434, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates and 62 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This total represents an expansion of 258 people (1.6%) above the 16,176 people counted in the 2021 Census, building upon an AreaSearch estimate of 16,363 residents derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP data release. With a density ratio measuring 2,413 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks within the upper quartile among nationally evaluated areas.
Over the past decade, demographic growth in the suburb of Rooty Hill has proven robust, achieving a 0.9% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the wider SA3 area, with overseas migration serving as the principal driver by generating approximately 88.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Rooty Hill rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), supplemented where needed by NSW State Government SA2 figures released in 2022 (using 2021 as the base year), with age cohort rates extending across 2032 to 2041. Over the 16 years running to 2041, aggregated SA2-level modeling projects an increase of 1,060 persons, representing an overall expansion of 6.0% and placing anticipated demographic growth just below the national median across statistical areas.
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159 new dwellings have been approved in Rooty Hill over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 79% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, broadly in line with 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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Residential planning activity in Rooty Hill averages around 31 residential properties approved annually, with approximately 159 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 33 so far in FY-25, according to AreaSearch analysis of ABS figures. Because construction generated an average of only 0.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), building supply continues to equal or outpace demand, maintaining healthy buyer selection and headroom for future growth. The average expected construction cost for newly approved dwellings stands at $277,000, presenting a more accessible price point than regional benchmarks, while $88.3 million in approved commercial development this financial year highlights substantial local business investment.
Per capita residential construction in Rooty Hill reaches about 66% of the Greater Sydney level and sits in the 25th percentile across Australia, pointing to a well-established urban environment with potential planning constraints that restrict new purchasing options while bolstering demand for existing properties. Approvals remain heavily weighted toward standalone homes at 79.0%, alongside 21.0% attached dwellings, preserving the suburban setting for families desiring space. A ratio of approximately 574 people per dwelling approval further underlines the market's high degree of maturity. Through to 2041, Rooty Hill is projected to add 989 residents compared to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given existing building and urban planning patterns, the supply of new housing is well positioned to satisfy demand, sustaining favourable buyer conditions and accommodating potential expansion beyond current expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Rooty Hill
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rooty Hill, worth an estimated $630 million. A further 25 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.11 billion. 5 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Public infrastructure investments and urban initiatives play a central role in regional development, with AreaSearch identifying 22 projects expected to influence the locality. Significant undertakings include the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport, the NSW Basketball and Volleyball Western Sydney Hub, the Landcom Rooty Hill Housing Development, and the mixed-use development at 73 Rooty Hill Road North.
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NSW Basketball and Volleyball Western Sydney Hub
A proposed $95 million regional sporting facility designed to serve as the head office for Basketball NSW and Volleyball NSW. The hub features 12 international-standard indoor courts, a 3,000-seat show court, 6 outdoor beach volleyball courts, and high-performance training and medical suites. While a central part of Blacktown City Council's long-term infrastructure strategy, the project remains in the proposed stage pending the securing of significant state or federal funding, as it was not fully funded under the initial 2022 WestInvest allocations.
NSW State Emergency Service Facility Oakhurst
Purpose-built NSW State Emergency Service (SES) facility in Oakhurst to strengthen emergency response capabilities for flood, storm and rescue operations across the Blacktown City area. The $16 million project was included in Blacktown City Council's WestInvest grant bid in 2022 but was not among the projects awarded funding in that program. The facility remains a council infrastructure priority for the growing western Sydney region.
73 Rooty Hill Road North Mixed-Use Development
Four-storey shop-top housing development featuring 32 residential units and four commercial tenancies with basement parking, landscaping and site works. The mixed-use development aims to provide housing density near Rooty Hill station while supporting local commercial activity. Located on a major thoroughfare with significant passing traffic, the project contributes to urban renewal in the Rooty Hill area and addresses local housing demand.
Landcom Rooty Hill Housing Development
Landcom is working with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure to create an affordable, diverse and sustainable community at Dunsmore Street, Rooty Hill. The project will deliver between 300-500 homes with mixed housing types, including affordable housing for key workers such as childcare staff, nurses and teachers. Features include tree-lined streets, preservation of Angus Creek and the heritage-listed former Government Depot, new public open spaces, pedestrian and cycle paths to Rooty Hill Station, and sustainable design principles with no gas connections.Development will be setback from the vegetated creek corridor to reduce bushfire and flood risk. The project follows best-practice design principles including an urban design approach that acknowledges and connects with Country. Development applications expected in late 2025, with construction starting in 2026.
Rooty Hill Public Administration Centre
Blacktown City Council is planning a new public administration centre at Rooty Hill, one of two new civic office facilities (alongside a Blacktown city centre administration building) intended to improve council service delivery, customer experience, and operational efficiency for a local government area projected to grow from 450,000 to more than 600,000 residents over the next 20 years. The centre would include multipurpose community spaces, customer service facilities, and offices to support council operations in the western part of the city.The project is currently subject to Council decisions and funding confirmation: on 15 December 2025 Council resolved to apply to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a Special Rate Variation, which includes a proposed $10.9 million per year contribution toward the funding strategy for both new administration centres. IPART's public exhibition of the application closed on 9 March 2026, with a decision expected in June 2026. A Preliminary Business Case for the Rooty Hill centre has been prepared and published by Council.
Mount Druitt Town Centre Renewal and WSIG Projects
Blacktown City Council is delivering a major Mount Druitt town centre renewal program funded through the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program. Current works include the $40.6 million renewal of Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, where construction has commenced after the centre closed on 27 January 2026, and the $26.8 million revitalisation of Mount Druitt Hub, planned to start construction in early to mid 2026 and open in late 2027. The program also includes a new First Nations Cultural Hub, public garden, public domain and access improvements, and planning changes for a new developable mixed-use site in Mount Street to support the Mount Druitt Town Centre Masterplan.
950 Great Western Highway Residential Subdivision
DA-approved 20-lot residential subdivision on an 11,600 m2 site, involving demolition of existing structures, land remediation, construction of new roads, retaining walls, tree removal, and associated civil works for future housing. The site was sold in April 2025 for $7.1 million plus GST.
Mount St Mount Druitt
A major mixed-use urban renewal precinct designed as a 'village of buildings' to transform the Mount Druitt CBD. The development features approximately 900 residential apartments across four towers reaching heights of up to 80m. The proposal includes a large-scale shopping mall, a new public town square, and a through-site retail link connecting Mount Street to the Mount Druitt Town Centre Reserve. While initially slated for a 2022 commencement, the project remains in the planning and pre-construction phase as of mid-2026, aligning with Blacktown City Council's broader Mount Druitt to Toongabbie Corridor Strategy.
8,708 residents of Rooty Hill are employed, from a labour force of 9,199. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 69.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,094, about 92% 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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Rooty Hill maintains a qualified workforce distributed across diverse sectors, recording 1.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year and an unemployment rate of 5.3%, based on statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,708, with local unemployment standing 1.2% higher than Greater Sydney's 4.1% and participation matching the regional benchmark of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 28.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment fields for the local workforce consist of health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.
The transport, postal & warehousing sector demonstrates exceptional local concentration, employing residents at 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.6% of local jobs compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. Census comparisons between local working positions and resident worker counts indicate that the predominantly residential suburb offers a limited volume of internal job opportunities. Over the recent 12-month period, AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM data shows local employment expanded by 1.4% while the labour force grew by 1.2%, yielding a 0.2 percentage points reduction in the unemployment rate, whereas Greater Sydney saw a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion in the labour pool, and a marginal unemployment decline. Applying national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia (dated Mar-26)—which anticipate overall Australian employment expanding by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—to the local workforce profile suggests Rooty Hill employment may increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years through simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes, excluding localized demographic forecasts.
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Median household income in Rooty Hill is $2,001 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $742 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,394 a year against an average of $54,713. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate Rooty Hill taxpayers earned a median income of $49,394 and an average of $54,713, trailing both national benchmarks and Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Incorporating 10.32% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 lifts estimated earnings to roughly $54,491 (median) and $60,359 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census positioned household earnings at the 65th percentile ($2,001 weekly) and individual income at the 37th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket represents 37.9% of residents (6,228 people), compared to 30.9% across the broader region.
Housing commitments absorb 17.4% of earnings, leaving disposable income at the 63rd percentile, while the SEIFA income measure places the locality in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rooty Hill had 4,593 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 3% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing in Rooty Hill at the latest Census consisted of 76.7% houses and 23.3% other dwellings (comprising apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), displaying a substantially higher proportion of standalone houses than the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 24.9%, trailing Sydney metro, with remaining tenures divided between mortgaged properties (41.6%) and rented accommodations (33.5%). Local median weekly rent sat at $420 and monthly mortgage costs stood at $2,167, below Sydney metro figures of $470 and $2,427, but well above Australian medians of $375 per week for rent and $1,863 per month for mortgages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rooty Hill counted 4,593 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 82.4% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 48.5%, couples without children at 18.4%, and single parent families at 14.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.6%, consisting of lone person households (15.8%) and group households (1.9%). With a median size of 3.2 people per home, local households are noticeably larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.6% of adults in Rooty Hill hold a university qualification, including 23.4% with a bachelor degree and 6.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,048 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 999 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 in the area shows a strong tertiary focus, with 31.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, surpassing the SA3 area benchmark of 23.1%. Bachelor degrees represent 23.4% of qualifications, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (6.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational and trade education is also prominent, with 28.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications across certificates (19.0%) and advanced diplomas (9.9%). Formal study participation is strong, with 32.6% of local residents actively engaged in education. Primary schooling accounts for 10.9% of the population, secondary education comprises 8.4%, and 6.2% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rooty Hill reaches 108 stops on 37 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 transit network in Rooty Hill features 108 active transport stops across train and bus modes, carrying 37 individual routes that provide 3,406 weekly passenger trips. Commuter access is rated as excellent, with dwellings situated an average of 191 meters from the nearest stop. Private vehicles serve as the primary commuting choice for 80% of workers, while 14% utilize trains for travel, supported by an average of 1.4 vehicles per dwelling, above regional norms. At the 2021 Census, 28.5% of workers operated from home, potentially reflecting COVID-19 conditions. Transit schedules across the network deliver an average of 486 trips per day, translating to roughly 31 weekly trips per individual stop.
Geographic positioning for the 100 nearest stops relative to the centrepoint is detailed on the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.3% of residents in Rooty Hill report no long-term health condition. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Mortality rates and condition prevalence compiled by AreaSearch place overall health metrics in Rooty Hill in line with national standards, though chronic conditions appear slightly elevated among senior residents. Private health insurance participation is notably low at approximately 49% of the total population (~7,990 people), falling below both the Greater Sydney level of 59.9% and the national figure of 55.7%. Diabetes and asthma represent the most frequent long-term ailments among residents, reported at rates of 7.0 and 6.6% respectively, while 73.3% of the community reported no medical conditions, close to the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney.
Chronic illnesses remain low among working-age individuals. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.3% of the population (2,843 people), exceeding Greater Sydney's 15.5%, with older cohorts recording lower health outcomes relative to national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
53.2% of Rooty Hill residents were born overseas and 56.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 93% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Filipino (18.6%) and Australian (13.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Rooty Hill exhibits exceptional multicultural diversity, with 53.2% of residents born overseas and 56.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest faith group, representing 59.9% of the population. Islamic affiliation shows significant concentration, accounting for 13.5% of local residents compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Parental ancestry data reveals that Other backgrounds form the largest share at 24.9% (exceeding the regional average of 16.0%), followed by Filipino heritage at 18.6% (markedly higher than the regional 2.0%) and Australian ancestry at 13.3%. Additional cultural representation includes Samoan at 2.7% (vs 0.5% regionally), Maltese at 2.1% (vs 1.0%), and Spanish at 1.1% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rooty Hill is 37. 26.4% 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 of Rooty Hill closely mirrors Greater Sydney, showing a maximum divergence of 3.4 percentage points across age cohorts. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 37 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and matching Greater Sydney's median of 37 from the same Census. Since the Census, the most notable shift occurred among residents aged 65 and over, rising from 16.2% to an estimated 17.3%. Looking forward to 2041, senior cohorts are projected to drive local population growth by adding 1,316 residents (46%) to reach 4,159, while counts for young to middle aged adults, children, and young adults are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rooty Hill
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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 11 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 62 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,176 at the 2021 Census → 16,434 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 (SAL13410). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.