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The median house price in Rosehill (NSW) is $1.62m, with units at $528k. House values have moved 5.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Rosehill (NSW) has an estimated 4,877 residents, up from 4,047 at the 2021 Census — a change of 830 people, or 20.5%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 1,329 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS regional population updates with validated new addresses post-Census, the suburb of Rosehill (NSW) records an estimated population of approximately 4,877 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an addition of 830 people (20.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 4,047 people. Such variation is deduced from an AreaSearch resident estimate of 4,876, derived after reviewing the ABS ERP release (June 2025) alongside 34 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. Population density currently sits at 1,328 persons per square kilometer, exceeding benchmarks observed across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the suburb of Rosehill (NSW) outpaced both the state (7.3%) and its broader SA3 district with its 20.5% post-2021 census surge, positioning it as a leading growth zone regionally. Net overseas migration served as the principal demographic engine, accounting for roughly 87.0% of recent population additions. SA2 demographic projections released in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia (incorporating a 2022 baseline) are applied by AreaSearch, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2022 (using 2021 as a base year) wherever gaps exist. Age-specific growth trajectories within these models are extended across 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic models, the suburb of Rosehill (NSW) is slated for exceptional expansion that ranks within the upper 10 percent of national territories, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an increase of 2,342 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 48.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
146 new dwellings have been approved in Rosehill (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals mapped by AreaSearch indicates that roughly 29 residential approvals occurred annually in Rosehill, accumulating to 146 homes across the previous 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 6 approvals have been logged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the local influx averaged 8.6 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed, indicating that structural demand is substantially outstripping additions to supply and placing upward pressure on property values alongside heightened purchaser competition. Over this timeframe, new dwellings were approved at an average expected construction cost of $490,000.
In addition, commercial activity remains firm, supported by $17.7 million in commercial development approvals recorded this financial year. Residential building volume in Rosehill remains constrained when measured against Greater Sydney, tracking 50.0% below regional average per person. This subdued supply environment often bolsters competition and asset values across established dwellings. Output is similarly subdued compared to Australia overall, pointing to a mature urban footprint and potential planning constraints. Approvals are weighted toward medium-to-high density, with 79.0% attached dwellings versus 21.0% detached dwellings, offering relatively accessible price tiers for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors. A ratio of around 1068 people per approval underscores the established character of the precinct. Long-term demographic forecasts from AreaSearch quarterly modeling suggest an addition of 2,341 residents through to 2041. Should current rates of home building persist, construction output could face challenges keeping pace with demographic expansion, reinforcing demand pressures and driving property valuations higher.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Rosehill (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rosehill (NSW), worth an estimated $5.8 billion. A further 140 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $101.1 billion. 36 are already under construction and 59 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment and strategic planning frameworks play a central role in driving precinct evolution. AreaSearch has pinpointed 54 pipeline projects positioned to influence the area. Major developments of particular significance include Powerhouse Parramatta, Novus on Harris, Royal Parramatta Private Hospital, and Cosmopolitan by Deicorp Parramatta.
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15-19 Weston Street Apartments
A mid-rise residential development comprising 98 apartments across a 6-storey building. The project, designed by Archi-Build International and developed by Weston Investment Group, includes 148 car spaces and 66 bicycle spaces. It is positioned within the Rosehill-Camellia renewal precinct, aimed at increasing housing density near the Parramatta CBD and light rail infrastructure. The development features a modern facade and landscaped communal areas.
Greater Parramatta and Olympic Peninsula Water Cycle Management Project
Sydney Water is proposing a state significant water cycle management project for the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Peninsula area, including a new Water Resource Recovery Facility in the Camellia-Rosehill industrial precinct, upgrades to the Camellia pumping station, wastewater transfer infrastructure, brine pipeline works, and a river release pipeline and structure at Meadowbank. The project is intended to provide additional wastewater capacity, reduce reliance on ocean discharge, support housing and employment growth, improve Parramatta River water quality, and enable future recycled water reuse.The EIS has been exhibited and the project is at response to submissions stage. Subject to approvals, construction is expected to start in 2028 and operations are targeted for 2032.
99-101 Arthur Street
A development application approved by the City of Parramatta Local Planning Panel on 17 June 2025 for a four-storey residential flat building comprising 21 units. The proposal involves amalgamation of two lots at 99 and 101 Arthur Street, demolition of existing structures, and provision of on-site car parking.
Cosmopolitan by Deicorp Parramatta
A vibrant new residential precinct featuring 604 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two 45-level towers, situated above a retail village hub and laneways. Located parkside in Parramatta's CBD with direct access to the new Parramatta Light Rail.
Powerhouse Parramatta
Powerhouse Parramatta is a major NSW Government cultural infrastructure project on the Parramatta River foreshore. The new museum will deliver about 18,000 sqm of exhibition and public space across seven large presentation spaces, the Lang Walker Family Academy, rooftop public areas, productive gardens and an observatory for astronomy education. Construction is being managed by Lendlease and reached 95 percent complete in February 2026, with fitout and public domain works progressing ahead of opening in late 2026.
Connecting Granville Centres
A series of pedestrian infrastructure improvements designed to enhance safety, accessibility, and connectivity in and around the Granville town centre. The project includes upgrading the public domain on Good Street with granite paving, tree plantings, and DDA compliant kerb ramps. It aims to seamlessly link the northern side of Granville to destinations like the upcoming Granville Town Square, F.S. Garside Park, the M4 underpass, and pedestrian pathways to the Parramatta CBD, supported by a 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area.
Rosehill Gardens Racecourse Redevelopment
The Rosehill Gardens Racecourse Redevelopment is a transformative $5 billion proposal to convert the 90-hectare racecourse site into a high-density mixed-use precinct. The master plan envisions up to 25,000 new dwellings, a dedicated Sydney Metro West station, multiple schools, a town centre, and extensive public open space. While a member vote of the Australian Turf Club (ATC) in May 2025 rejected the sale of the land, the project remains a key component of the NSW Government's Camellia-Rosehill Place Strategy.As of early 2026, the proposal is in a period of revision as the ATC and the Rosehill-Camellia Landowners Alliance explore alternative development structures and funding models to address member concerns while meeting state housing targets.
East + Cowper, Granville
East + Cowper is a major multi-residential development by Ellipse Property comprising 264 apartments across two buildings with ground-floor commercial and retail spaces. Located adjacent to Granville railway station, the project features rooftop communal gardens, open central courtyards, and basement parking. The development forms a cornerstone in the ongoing urban renewal of the Granville town centre precinct.
3,339 residents of Rosehill (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 3,411. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 83.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% 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 5,715, about 117% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Rosehill features a well-qualified talent pool with strong representation in professional services, alongside a low unemployment rate of 2.1% and a 5.6% expansion in employment over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch aggregations. As of March 2026, 3,339 residents are actively working, with the jobless rate tracking 2.0% below Greater Sydney's 4.1%. Workforce participation is unusually elevated at 83.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records also reveal that 37.5% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure reflects prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Local workers are predominantly engaged across professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The precinct exhibits clear employment concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, capturing a concentration 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, education & training accounts for an under-represented 5.7% of the resident workforce against 8.9% in Greater Sydney. Supporting 1.0 workers for every resident as at the Census, Rosehill operates as an established commercial and employment node, drawing personnel from neighbouring catchments. Aggregated SALM and ABS figures over the past 12-month period show local job numbers growing by 5.6% against a 5.0% expansion in the labour force, resulting in unemployment fall by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same span, Greater Sydney experienced employment gains of 1.9%, labour force growth of 1.9%, and marginal reductions in unemployment. Long-range projections from Jobs and Skills Australia (dated Mar-26) offer further context regarding prospective industry demands. While national labour forecasts outline gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-level momentum varies widely. Weighting these sectoral paths against Rosehill's occupational profile indicates indicative local employment growth of 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (representing an unadjusted industry-weighted extrapolation that excludes localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rosehill (NSW) is $1,763 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $899 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,014 a year against an average of $63,608. 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 taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that local earnings in Rosehill fall below national medians, reporting a median of $53,014 and an average of $63,608. These results trail Greater Sydney benchmarks, where median and average incomes reach $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 brings estimated earnings to $58,485 (median) and $70,172 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, individual earnings placed at the 67th percentile ($899 weekly), with household income at the 51st percentile.
A prominent 40.0% of locals (1,950 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket, echoing the broader metropolitan share of 30.9%. After housing costs, only 79.0% of income remaining is retained, placing affordability at the 46th percentile and positioning the area within the 5th decile of SEIFA income rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rosehill (NSW) had 1,529 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 17% detached houses and 74% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 70% rented and 9% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,997 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that housing stock in Rosehill is dominated by medium-to-high density, with 82.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) and 17.3% houses, contrasting with Sydney metro where houses account for 55.9% and other dwellings represent 44.1%. Full home ownership was modest at 9.1%, sitting below the metropolitan benchmark, with 20.8% of properties held under a mortgage and 70.1% occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,997, well underneath the Sydney metro level of $2,427, while weekly median rents averaged $390 against $470 across Greater Sydney. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage servicing exceeds the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and rents surpass the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rosehill (NSW) counted 1,529 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,843 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 30% 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 the majority of dwellings at 62.7%, comprising 33.0% couples with children, 20.5% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.3%, consisting of 29.7% lone person households and 7.1% group households. The average household size stands at 2.5 people, tracking below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.1% of adults in Rosehill (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 31.2% with a bachelor degree and 20.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 10.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 631 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,077 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 among Rosehill residents outstrips broader state and national standards, with 53.1% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This concentration of advanced qualifications supports participation in high-skill industries. Bachelor degree holders represent 31.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 20.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational qualifications represent 21.2% of credentials among the 15+ cohort, divided between advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (10.4%). A substantial proportion of the community is engaged in learning, with 32.6% of residents currently undertaking formal education.
Enrolments include 10.2% in primary education, 8.3% in tertiary education, and 3.6% attending secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rosehill (NSW) reaches 15 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 800 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 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 connectivity in Rosehill is supported by 15 active bus stops across 13 distinct routes, delivering 804 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 155 meters. As an established residential community, external commuting is prevalent; private vehicles represent the main transit mode at 65%, with 17% using trains and 9% travelling by bus. Motor vehicle ownership averages 0.7 per dwelling, sitting below regional benchmarks. Additionally, 37.5% of working residents operated from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions). Transit services operate across the network at an average of 114 trips per day, providing roughly 53 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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84.2% of residents in Rosehill (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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 and wellness indicators for Rosehill reflect positive outcomes across both younger and older demographics, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic conditions noting minimal disease prevalence. Private health insurance coverage marginally surpasses the typical SA2 baseline, covering approximately 52% of the total population (~2,540 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the leading reported ailments, affecting 4.0% and 4.9% of residents respectively, while 84.2% reported complete freedom from chronic illnesses (versus 74.6% across Greater Sydney). Working-age demographics maintain favourable vitality with low long-term illness rates.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 8.5% of residents (414 people), well below the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for older demographics remain solid, aligning with broader national distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
67.9% of Rosehill (NSW) residents were born overseas and 72.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (22.9%) and Chinese (9.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is highly pronounced, with 67.9% of the local population born overseas and 72.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Hinduism forms the primary religious affiliation, representing 31.9% of the local community, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental heritage, the most common ancestries include Other at 26.2% (above the 16.0% regional level), Indian at 22.9% (significantly exceeding the regional 3.6%), and Chinese at 9.2%. Other notable community backgrounds include Lebanese at 7.1% (versus 2.6% regionally), Filipino at 3.3% (versus 2.0%), and Spanish at 0.8% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rosehill (NSW) is 31, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 41.1% 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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Rosehill skews younger than Greater Sydney overall. Based on demographic updates to August 2026, adults aged 25 - 44 account for 53.1% of the population, compared to 31.4% across the broader region, while mature adults aged 45 - 64 make up 14.5% against a metropolitan average of 22.6%. The median age is estimated at 31, easing from 32 at the 2021 Census, trailing Greater Sydney's Census benchmark of 37 by 6 years and the Australian median of 38. The proportion of younger cohorts (0 - 24) has adjusted from 28.4% at the Census to 24.2%.
Long-term projections indicate adults aged 25 - 44 will generate the largest numeric increase by 2041, climbing by 881 (34%) to 3,471, whereas senior cohorts (65+) are anticipated to record the highest growth rate, expanding by 98% to 819.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rosehill (NSW)
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 | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 6 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 Apr 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 — 34 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,047 at the 2021 Census → 4,877 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 (SAL13422). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.