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The median house price in Russell Lea is $3.30m, with units at $1.14m. House values have moved 2.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Russell Lea has an estimated 5,019 residents, up from 4,920 at the 2021 Census — a change of 99 people, or 2.0%. That puts 5,019 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Drawing on ABS demographic revisions across the wider district alongside address validation conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Russell Lea is calculated to have an estimated 5,019 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents a net addition of 99 people (2.0%) relative to the 2021 Census count of 4,920 people. Such an adjustment stems from AreaSearch's assessed resident count of 5,013 following the ABS ERP release in June 2025, combined with 6 validated new addresses logged post-Census. In terms of land use intensity, this population corresponds to 5,019 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Russell Lea within the top 10% of areas evaluated nationally by AreaSearch and underlining the high demand for local property.
Inflow from abroad served as the main demographic engine, generating around 77.0% of recent population additions. Projections generated jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia (2024 release, 2022 base year) are utilised by AreaSearch for SA2 divisions, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (2022 release, 2021 base year). Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these datasets are applied across all territories for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, demographic modeling points toward a marginal contraction in the suburb of Russell Lea, shedding 22 persons by 2041. Despite this overall decline, distinct generational expansions are projected, most notably within the 85 and over age cohort, which is expected to expand by 172 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
61 new dwellings have been approved in Russell Lea over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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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Building approval records from the ABS, compiled by AreaSearch from statistical area metrics, reveal that Russell Lea has seen an average of roughly 12 new residential approvals annually, amounting to roughly 61 homes across the prior 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 4 approvals have been lodged. With local population numbers easing, new home construction has balanced prevailing demand, sustaining an orderly marketplace with ample selection for buyers. New residential work carries an average construction value of $1,054,000, underscoring a strategic emphasis among builders on premium, high-specification housing. Furthermore, $2.6 million in commercial construction approvals has been logged this financial year, reinforcing the district's overwhelmingly residential focus.
Compared with Greater Sydney benchmarks, residential construction in Russell Lea is substantially subdued, tracking 71.0% below the per-capita regional norm. This constrained pipeline of new stock frequently reinforces valuations and buyer competition for established dwellings. The pace also trails national standards, a reflection of the suburb's established character and potential planning hurdles. Of the approved residential pipeline, 46.0% consists of detached houses while 54.0% comprises attached dwellings. This pivot toward higher-density formats provides more attainable price thresholds for downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. Representing a noticeable pivot away from the historical dwelling profile (currently 68.0% houses), this shift mirrors shrinking supplies of greenfield land alongside evolving lifestyle and affordability demands. With approximately 556 people per approval, Russell Lea exhibits the hallmarks of a fully established urban environment. With demographic projections remaining steady or slightly contracting, Russell Lea could see reduced competition for residential property, fostering advantageous conditions for purchasers.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Russell Lea, worth an estimated $84 million. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.9 billion. 14 are already under construction and 27 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 economic momentum and property demand are heavily guided by civil works, major public projects, and regional planning strategies. AreaSearch has identified 6 notable projects positioned to influence the area. Key infrastructure works include Canada Bay Council Infrastructure Program, Five Dock Station - Sydney Metro West, WestConnex M4-M5 Link, and Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy (PRCUTS) - Stage 2, with detailed outlines of key initiatives presented below.
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Canada Bay Council Infrastructure Program
Ongoing council infrastructure and public domain program across the City of Canada Bay local area including road resurfacing and renewals, drainage and flood management upgrades, active transport links, park and playground improvements, and upgrades to community facilities.
Balmain Shores - Harbourwatch Building G
Final waterfront stage within the established Balmain Shores community on the former Balmain Power Station site in Rozelle, delivering around 60 high end apartments with direct frontages to Iron Cove, resort style indoor and outdoor pools, gym and landscaped foreshore walks linking to the Bay Run, King George Park and nearby Balmain village.
Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre Upgrade
Inner West Council is delivering a $55 million staged upgrade of Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre to renew ageing pool infrastructure and secure the centre for the next 50 years. Stage 1 works to improve the children's pool, splash play, BBQ and shaded seating areas, fencing, and heating systems are complete. Stage 2 is due to commence in May 2026 and run to September 2027, delivering a new heated 50m Olympic pool, a new multiuse 25m pool with moveable floor, storage, lifeguard and first aid rooms, spectator seating, accessible lift, children's playground, sun shading, and improved landscaped recreation areas.
Henley Precinct Masterplan
Council-adopted masterplan guiding upgrades across the Henley Precinct, including wayfinding, access and connectivity, recreation facilities (e.g. wild play playground at Gladesville Reserve), and an implementation plan to sequence short-, medium- and long-term works.
Five Dock Town Centre Revitalisation
Comprehensive revitalisation of Five Dock town centre with improved public spaces, retail upgrades, and enhanced pedestrian connectivity in preparation for Metro West.
Five Dock Park Precinct Upgrade
Comprehensive precinct upgrade and master plan implementation across Five Dock Park undertaken by the City of Canada Bay. The project includes modernising sporting amenities and fields, upgrading playground facilities, establishing dedicated recreation and nature play spaces, and improving pedestrian pathways.
Rozelle Village Mixed-Use Precinct
Redevelopment of the former Balmain Leagues Club site into a 16-storey mixed-use precinct by PERIFA and Mitsubishi Estate Asia. Features 227 dwellings, including 59 affordable housing units, a 1,444 square metre public plaza, a new community club, supermarket, and retail spaces.
Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy (PRCUTS) - Stage 2
Stage 2 planning proposal to implement PRCUTS for the Kings Bay and Burwood-Concord precincts in the City of Canada Bay, including updated LEP controls, urban design frameworks and supporting technical studies. The proposal remains in the NSW Planning Portal pre-exhibition stream while feasibility and infrastructure work is progressed by Council and the Department.
2,823 residents of Russell Lea are employed, from a labour force of 2,884. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 68.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,917, about 78% 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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Workforce metrics compiled by AreaSearch from statistical area collections indicate that Russell Lea features a well-credentialed labour base, highlighted by strong participation in the technology sector and a low jobless rate of 2.1%. By March 2026, employed residents reached 2,823, while unemployment registered 2.0% under the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, and labour force participation matched the metropolitan rate of 68.9%. Census returns showed 54.8% of workers operating from home, an outcome influenced in part by prevailing Covid-19 health orders. The primary employment sectors for local residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Finance & insurance features a notable local presence, exceeding the regional representation standard by 1.4 times. Conversely, retail trade shows lower engagement, engaging 7.0% of local workers compared to 9.3% across Greater Sydney. Given its predominantly residential footprint, the suburb generates fewer immediate jobs within its own boundaries, as highlighted by Census comparisons of local workers versus resident personnel. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM releases across broader statistical zones, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw the local labour pool contract by 1.8% alongside a 1.9% reduction in employed workers, whereas unemployment held virtually steady. In contrast, Greater Sydney logged a 1.9% gain in employment, a 1.9% expansion in its labour force, and a slight reduction in joblessness. Further insight into prospective employment demand for Russell Lea is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia's nationwide projections from Mar-26. Projected over five-year and ten-year horizons, these figures have been weighted against the local industry baseline. Nationally, employment is anticipated to climb 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying by sector. Aligning these industry benchmarks to the local profile suggests employment among residents could grow by 7.2% across five years and 14.3% across ten years (note that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for context and omits local demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Russell Lea is $2,658 a week (about $138,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,133 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,137 a year against an average of $100,908. The average runs 55% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation records aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Russell Lea among the highest nationally. Taxpayers in the suburb of Russell Lea record a median income of $65,137 and an average income of $100,908, standing well above the Greater Sydney medians of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 yields updated benchmarks of roughly $71,859 for median earnings and $111,322 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings in the area between the 87th and 93rd percentiles across Australia.
The largest earning cohort consists of the 32.6% taking home $4000+ weekly (1,636 residents), diverging from regional distributions where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads with 30.9%. Broad economic capacity is demonstrated by 45.4% of households earning above $3,000 per week, reinforcing strong local purchasing power. Residential accommodation accounts for 15.3% of income, yet high income levels position disposable earnings in the 93rd percentile, with SEIFA income rankings placing the district in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Russell Lea had 1,780 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 23% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,290 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Russell Lea consisted of 68.2% houses alongside 31.7% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 38.1%, materially above the Sydney metro standard, with remaining residences held under a mortgage (35.9%) or rented (26.0%). Monthly mortgage repayments recorded a median of $3,290, substantially higher than the Sydney metro figure of $2,427, while weekly median rent stood at $520 compared to $470 across Sydney metro. Relative to Australian benchmarks, mortgage expenses in the locality substantially exceed the national average of $1,863, while rental costs sit well above the $375 recorded nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Russell Lea counted 1,780 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 74.6% of local households, featuring couples with children at 38.9%, couples without children at 25.1%, and single parent families at 9.1%. Non-family domestic arrangements make up the other 25.4%, including lone person households at 22.7% and group households at 2.7%. The typical household size averages 2.6 people, marginally lower than the Greater Sydney norm of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.9% of adults in Russell Lea hold a university qualification, including 28.2% with a bachelor degree and 10.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 15.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 412 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,136 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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Russell Lea displays exceptional academic standing, with 41.9% of inhabitants aged 15+ possessing university credentials, surpassing the 30.4% recorded across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This elevated level of qualification equips the local population effectively for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 28.2%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 10.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Practical and trade certifications are likewise well represented, with 25.3% of those aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (15.1%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the locality, with 29.2% of residents enrolled in an educational course.
Broken down by level, primary schooling accounts for 10.0%, secondary education represents 9.0%, and 5.5% are attending tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Russell Lea reaches 19 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 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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Public transport connectivity in Russell Lea is supported by 19 operational stops accommodating bus services. These facilities are served by 23 separate routes that generate a collective 1,925 weekly passenger trips. Network convenience is high, with local properties averaging 144 meters to their closest stop. Being largely a residential neighborhood, the bulk of trips are outward-facing, with private car travel representing 83% of commutes and bus transit accounting for 6%. Household vehicle density sits at 1.4 per dwelling, surpassing the regional standard. In addition, 54.8% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census, a figure reflecting pandemic-related settings.
Transit schedules provide an average of 275 departures daily across the network, translating to roughly 101 trips per week for each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.4% of residents in Russell Lea report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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According to AreaSearch metrics on morbidity and mortality, Russell Lea demonstrates superior health outcomes, characterized by low occurrences of chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, alongside strong private health insurance uptake covering approximately 67% of residents (3,347 people). This exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 59.9% and the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading reported ailments locally, affecting 7.3 and 6.1% of the population, respectively, while 73.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health indicators among working-age individuals remain solid with minimal chronic conditions.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.4% of the population (973 people), exceeding the 15.5% proportion in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among older cohorts are notably resilient, tracking closely with broader community standings nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.9% of Russell Lea residents were born overseas and 26.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.1%) and Australian (17.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Russell Lea surpasses the majority of domestic catchments, with 27.9% of inhabitants having been born abroad and 26.7% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 66.6% of residents in comparison to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' birthplace, the primary ancestries in Russell Lea comprise English at 18.1%, Australian at 17.6%, and Italian at 17.6%, the latter significantly outpacing the metropolitan proportion of 3.4%. Other notable cultural presences include Greek ancestry at 4.8% (against 1.9% regionally), Croatian at 1.3% (against 0.7%), and Lebanese at 1.8% (against 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Russell Lea is 43. 22.7% 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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Age distributions in Russell Lea align closely with Greater Sydney standards, with the maximum divergence across the four broad cohorts measuring 8.5 percentage points. The median age is assessed at 43, holding steady from the 2021 Census, which places it 6 years above the Greater Sydney Census median of 37 and higher than the nationwide figure of 38. Projections out to 2041 anticipate the greatest increase among retirees and older residents (65+), growing by 327 residents (34%) to reach 1,301. Conversely, younger age cohorts spanning children, young adults, and early middle-aged individuals are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Russell Lea
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,920 at the 2021 Census → 5,019 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 (SAL13462). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.