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The median house price in Rydalmere is $1.93m, with units at $726k. House values have moved 5.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Rydalmere has an estimated 6,981 residents, down from 7,274 at the 2021 Census — a change of 293 people, or 4.0%. The population has thinned by an average 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 1,823 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new address datasets verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Rydalmere has an estimated population of 6,981 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 293 people (4.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 7,274 people. This estimate is based on a resident population of 6,970 calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), combined with 38 validated new addresses added since the Census. The resulting population density is 1,822 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average monitored by AreaSearch.
Recent population expansion in the area has been driven mostly by net overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 72.0% of all population increases. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are applied instead. The age-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are projected forward for all areas from years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the suburb of Rydalmere is projected to experience rapid expansion that ranks in the top 10 percent of all locations nationwide. Based on aggregated SA2 projections, the area is set to add 4,813 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 68.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
378 new dwellings have been approved in Rydalmere over the past five years, an average of 75 a year. That is 10.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 94 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 13% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on analysis of ABS building approvals mapped to local boundaries, the suburb of Rydalmere has seen an average of approximately 75 new residential approvals annually. This includes 378 residential properties approved over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 28 during the current financial year of FY-26. Even with recent population declines, the supply of new housing appears to align with local demand, offering buyers diverse options, while approved dwellings have an average estimated value of $453,000—slightly higher than the regional benchmark—which points to a focus on premium construction projects.
Commercial approvals have reached $10.7 million during the current financial year, indicating steady commercial building activity. In comparison to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Rydalmere exhibits equivalent rates of per capita construction, maintaining a supply balance inline with its broader surroundings, though development speed has cooled down lately. Current building activity comprises 13.0% detached houses and 87.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings. This emphasis on denser housing formats provides more affordable buying options and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a major departure from the current housing stock (which is 53.0% houses), driven by a scarcity of available development land as well as changing lifestyle preferences and buyer budgets. The ratio of around 312 people for every approved dwelling is typical of a low density area. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Rydalmere is set to add 4,802 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If residential building activity continues at its current pace, housing additions may fall short of population gains, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting upward price trends.
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 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rydalmere, worth an estimated $9.63 billion. A further 110 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $96.2 billion. 34 are already under construction and 50 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes in local infrastructure, major developments, and zoning decisions are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 28 projects expected to influence the local area. Major initiatives include the Melrose Park Urban Renewal Precinct, Melrose Central, Melrose Park High School, and Rivea Rydalmere, with the key projects of interest listed below.
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Melrose Park Urban Renewal Precinct
A 30-hectare urban renewal precinct transforming former industrial land in Sydney's north-west into a mixed-use community. The masterplan will deliver over 5,500 homes, a 30,000sqm town centre (Melrose Central, expected to open July 2026), and 50,000sqm of green open space. Stage 4 (Melrose Park Village, 421 apartments) is complete. Stage 5 (Dawn, 368 apartments) broke ground in November 2025, with completion expected mid-2027. Stage 6 (Aeris) received development approval in 2025 with construction commencing late 2025.Melrose Park High School is under construction for 1,000-plus students, targeted to open 2027. Over $216 million in planning contributions committed to local and state infrastructure. Future Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will serve the precinct directly.
Melrose Central
Melrose Central is a $700 million mixed-use town centre spanning the 55-hectare Melrose Park urban renewal precinct. The project features six residential towers with 494 apartments above a 30,000 sqm four-level retail and lifestyle podium. The hub includes a major supermarket, a 4,700 sqm Asian-inspired street food precinct, childcare, medical centre, and gym. It is strategically located at the future Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 stop. Structural works are progressing rapidly with completion targeted for late 2026.
Melrose Park High School
Construction is progressing on the new Melrose Park High School. The project will deliver 31 classrooms including 3 support classrooms, a hall, library, outdoor learning spaces, landscaping and open play space. The school is planned to open for Day 1 Term 1 2027 with Year 7 and Year 8 initially, supporting the rapidly growing Melrose Park urban renewal precinct. Foundation Principal Georgina Koufos has been appointed and enrolments for 2027 have opened.
Rydalmere Park Masterplan - Rydalmere Bowling Club Refurbishment
City of Parramatta is progressing Stage 3 of the Rydalmere Park Masterplan, focused on refurbishing the former Rydalmere Bowling Club into a multi-purpose community facility with restaurant or cafe use, outdoor dining, community and meeting rooms, amenities, kitchen and bar areas, accessibility upgrades and car park works. Public exhibition closed in November 2025. Detailed design is anticipated by mid 2026, construction is anticipated to start in late 2026 subject to Development Application approval, and completion is targeted for early 2028.Earlier sports field stages are complete, while the bowling greens playground, paths and green oasis component remains unfunded.
5-7 Burbang Crescent Rydalmere Apartments
4-storey residential apartment building with 8 residences, communal green area, and 8 car spaces. Low-rise development in established residential area.
Melrose Park South Mixed-Use Precinct (Melrose Wharf)
The Melrose Park South Mixed-Use Precinct, also known as Melrose Wharf, is transforming former pharmaceutical and industrial land into a major waterfront community along the Parramatta River. The precinct comprises two State Significant Development Applications by Holdmark Property Group: Melrose Park West (SSD-71558711) at 82 Hughes Avenue, Ermington, with approximately 1,375 apartments designed by Cox Architecture, and Melrose Park East (SSD-71558962) at 112 Wharf Road and 30-32 Waratah Street, Melrose Park, with approximately 1,029 apartments.As of mid-2025, the West site is in the Assessment stage following a public exhibition and response to submissions, while the East site has been issued a request for more information. The complete development will deliver approximately 2,404 new homes, retail and commercial space, three new public open spaces including a new waterfront park, and extensive foreshore zones. The project includes one of the state's largest affordable housing commitments with approximately 400 apartments allocated for key workers. The broader Melrose Wharf precinct, including adjoining landholdings, is planned to ultimately deliver around 5,500 homes. Community infrastructure contributions under the Planning Agreement exceed 37 million dollars.
74-76 Pine Street Rydalmere Townhouse Development
Demolition of existing structures and removal of trees, followed by construction of 11 three-bedroom townhouses and one four-bedroom two-storey with attic. Includes 215 sq m communal open space and a basement car park for 23 vehicles (1 accessible, 3 visitor) plus a car wash bay.
Rydalmere Development Precinct
The Rydalmere Development Precinct is a 19.4-hectare urban renewal project on government-owned land at the former Macquarie Boys High School site. Led by Property and Development NSW (PDNSW), the masterplan includes approximately 2,300 new dwellings with a mix of social, affordable, and market housing. The precinct will feature commercial and retail spaces, a new internal road network, and significant green corridors along Vineyard Creek. As of mid-2026, the project is in the assessment phase following the conclusion of the expression of interest (EOI) period for a private development partner.Detailed master planning and rezoning are progressing under the Building Homes for NSW program, with construction targeted to commence in late 2027 or 2028.
3,741 residents of Rydalmere are employed, from a labour force of 3,890. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 68.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,163, 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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Workforce data shows that the suburb of Rydalmere has a highly educated population with a strong contingent of professionals, alongside an unemployment rate of just 3.8%. As of March 2026, there are 3,741 employed residents. The local unemployment rate sits 0.3% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while the labor force participation rate is very close to the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census records indicate that 45.3% of the working population worked from home, though these figures were likely influenced by pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical services.
The local workforce is highly specialized in construction, with its employment share reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 9.2% of local workers compared to 11.5% across the region. A ratio of 0.9 workers per resident at the time of the Census indicates a strong local employment base. Analysis of SALM and ABS figures indicates that over the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 1.6% and total employment fell by 1.6%, while the unemployment rate stayed virtually unchanged. Conversely, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with a minor decrease in unemployment. Long-term national employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on expected demand. These five and ten-year national outlooks have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future growth. Nationally, overall employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry distribution suggests employment for residents of the suburb of Rydalmere could grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection that does not factor in local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rydalmere is $1,871 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $792 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,768 a year against an average of $66,871. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on compiled tax data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Rydalmere recorded a median income of $52,768 and an average income of $66,871. These figures align closely with national averages, compared to median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current income estimates are approximately $58,214 for the median and $73,772 for the average as of March 2026. Census data shows household, family, and individual earnings sit around the 52nd percentile nationally.
The most common income bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which contains 31.9% of residents (2,226 people), similar to the metropolitan average of 30.9%. High housing costs absorb 20.6% of household earnings, but overall disposable income remains at the 52nd percentile, and the local SEIFA ranking places the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rydalmere had 2,524 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 53% detached houses and 14% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.8%. 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 mix in the suburb of Rydalmere consists of 53.4% separate houses and 46.7% multi-unit dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates stand at 22.3%, which is lower than the metropolitan average, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (34.9%) or renting (42.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,500 is higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, whereas the median weekly rent of $430 is lower than the metropolitan figure of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rydalmere counted 2,524 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 78% of areas nationally, against 20% 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 make up 73.4% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 39.4%, couples without children at 19.9%, and single-parent households at 12.8%. The remaining 26.6% are non-family households, which are mostly single-person households at 22.8% and group households at 3.8%. The median household size is 2.8 persons, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.9% of adults in Rydalmere hold a university qualification, including 25.4% with a bachelor degree and 9.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 532 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,059 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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The educational profile of the suburb of Rydalmere is highly distinct, with 36.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 25.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 27.6% of the population aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 16.4%. Enrolment rates are high, with 32.1% of the population currently undertaking formal study. This student population includes 10.0% in primary schools, 8.0% in high schools, and 6.7% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rydalmere reaches 60 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 6,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 infrastructure in the suburb of Rydalmere features 60 active transit stops, comprising a combination of ferry services, light rail, and buses. These facilities are serviced by 22 separate transit routes, which support a total of 5,995 passenger journeys per week. Transport links are excellent, with residents living an average of 127 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 83%, alongside 6% by train and 6% by bus.
The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.2. A total of 45.3% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was likely influenced by pandemic conditions. Public transport services average 856 journeys per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 99 weekly services per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.3% of residents in Rydalmere report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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The suburb of Rydalmere displays positive health outcomes, with low rates of mortality and chronic disease among the general population, aligned with national averages for vulnerable age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the typical SA2 average, covering approximately 53% of the population (~3,726 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.2% and 6.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 75.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The working-age population is healthy with low disease rates.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.4% of the population (1,144 people), and while seniors display favorable health profiles overall, their health rankings are slightly lower than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.4% of Rydalmere residents were born overseas and 49.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (15.5%) and Chinese (14.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Rydalmere is culturally diverse, with 44.4% of residents born outside Australia and 49.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religion, practiced by 54.1% of the population. However, the most distinct religious concentration is Islam, representing 6.7% of the community, which is similar to the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Regarding parental ancestry, the largest groups are Other at 18.0%, Australian at 15.5%, and Chinese at 14.7%, the latter being significantly higher than the regional average of 8.4%. Other ethnic groups also show notable concentrations, with Korean ancestry representing 6.6% of the population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Lebanese at 4.0% (compared to 2.6%), and Filipino at 2.5% (compared to 2.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rydalmere is 38. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 23.4% 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 median age in the suburb of Rydalmere is 38 years, which is comparable to the Greater Sydney median of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 55 - 64 (12.8%) but a lower share of people aged 25 - 34 (10.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has risen from 7.5% to 9.3% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket has increased from 4.2% to 5.5%, while the 25 to 34 age bracket dropped from 14.3% to 10.9%.
By 2041, the age structure is projected to shift, led by a 79% increase in the 45 to 54 cohort, which will grow by 773 people to reach 1,758 from 984.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rydalmere
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 38 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,274 at the 2021 Census → 6,981 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13468). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.