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The median house price in Rydalmere is $1.90m, with units at $730k. House values have moved 5.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Rydalmere has an estimated 7,009 residents, down from 7,274 at the 2021 Census — a change of 265 people, or 3.6%. The population has thinned by an average 0.8% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 1,830 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's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions and 48 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date, the suburb of Rydalmere has an estimated resident count of about 7,009 as of Aug 2026. This figure indicates a reduction of 265 people (3.6%) from the 2021 Census tally of 7,274 people, building upon an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) baseline of 6,997 published by the ABS in June 2025. Across the locality, population density stands at 1,830 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the nationwide benchmark established across AreaSearch study areas.
Net overseas arrivals served as the primary demographic engine in recent times, accounting for roughly 72.0% of total inbound growth. Demographic modelling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures, supplementing unrepresented districts with NSW State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2022 based on 2021 numbers, while age-specific growth trajectories are mapped through 2032 to 2041. Over this forward horizon, the suburb of Rydalmere is positioned within the nation's top 10 percent of statistical localities for demographic expansion, with aggregated SA2 estimates projecting an influx of 4,876 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 69.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
265 new dwellings have been approved in Rydalmere over the past five years, an average of 53 a year. That is 7.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 57 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 12% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 29, 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 residential consent records by AreaSearch indicates that Rydalmere has averaged approximately 53 residential dwelling permits annually, accumulating an estimated 265 homes over the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 29 dwellings have received approval. Despite recent local population contraction, construction volume has maintained a supportive tempo for prospective purchasers, with newly planned dwellings carrying an average estimated construction cost of $502,000. Concurrently, non-residential activity has seen $10.7 million in commercial building permits authorised during the current financial year, representing a moderate development pipeline. Per capita residential development in Rydalmere tracks at roughly 61% of the wider Greater Sydney average, positioning the locality in the 46th percentile nationally and tightening buyer options while reinforcing demand for established dwellings.
Higher-density and medium-density configurations dominate the pipeline at 88.0%, whereas separate houses comprise 12.0%, offering accessible price brackets suited to downsizers, first-time buyers, and investors. This signals a notable pivot away from the standing residential profile of 53.0% detached dwellings, driven by parcel scarcity alongside evolving buyer lifestyles and budget preferences. Overall, the ratio of roughly 319 people per dwelling approval underscores the mature character of the precinct. Longer-term demographic estimates indicate that Rydalmere will welcome an additional 4,864 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Should building activity persist at contemporary levels, the volume of emerging housing stock could lag population expansion, potentially tightening market conditions and reinforcing upward pricing pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Rydalmere
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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 $95.3 billion. 33 are already under construction and 51 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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Strategic planning initiatives, civil works, and major capital investments play a decisive role in shaping the evolution of the surrounding district. AreaSearch has pinpointed 28 key projects expected to influence the locality, led by transformative undertakings such as the Melrose Park Urban Renewal Precinct, Melrose Central, Melrose Park High School, and Rivea Rydalmere.
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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, and 50,000sqm of green open space. Multiple stages are advancing concurrently across residential, educational, and transport infrastructure sectors.
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.
3,756 residents of Rydalmere are employed, from a labour force of 3,903. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 67.9%. 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 8,197, 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 metrics compiled from statistical area releases by AreaSearch highlight an educated local labor pool with prominent professional representation and an unemployment rate standing at 3.8%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,756, keeping local joblessness 0.3% below the 4.1% benchmark recorded across Greater Sydney, while labor force participation aligns closely with the broader metropolitan level of 68.9%. Census records also reveal that 45.3% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors supporting local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, alongside professional & technical services.
Rydalmere exhibits a distinct cluster in construction, capturing an employment concentration 1.3 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively light, absorbing 9.2% of local workers compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. A ratio of 0.9 jobs per resident at the Census points to a substantial base of surrounding employment opportunities. Analysis of Salm and Abs data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, indicates that during the year to March 2026, the labour force shrank by 1.6% and employment dropped by 1.4%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% alongside labour force growth of 1.9%, with only a marginal reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on potential future demand within Rydalmere. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though growth rates vary considerably across industry sectors. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Rydalmere's employment mix, local employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, noting that this simple weighting extrapolation is for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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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According to financial year 2023 postcode records from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch, individual earnings in the suburb of Rydalmere mirror nationwide levels, showing a median figure of $52,768 and an average of $66,871. These compare with Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 lifts estimated values to approximately $58,214 for median earnings and $73,772 for average earnings as of March 2026. Census findings from 2021 place local personal, family, and household incomes around the 52nd percentile across Australia.
The earnings interval of $1,500 - 2,999 encompasses 31.9% of residents (2,235 individuals), matching the regional proportion of 30.9%. Residential housing costs absorb 20.6% of income, yet robust earnings maintain disposable income at the 52nd percentile and secure a 7th decile ranking on the SEIFA income index.
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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Census assessments show that the residential fabric in Rydalmere consists of 53.4% standalone houses alongside 46.7% multi-unit and other dwelling types (including apartments and semi-detached homes), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternate dwellings across the Sydney metro area. Outright home ownership sits lower than the regional baseline at 22.3%, while 34.9% of homes carry a mortgage and 42.9% are occupied by tenants. Median mortgage repayments stand at $2,500 monthly, above the metropolitan standard of $2,427 and substantially exceeding the Australian benchmark of $1,863. For renters, median weekly payments are $430, trailing the Sydney metro median of $470 but remaining 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 constitute 73.4% of all local domestic arrangements, led by couples with children at 39.4%, followed by childless couples at 19.9% and single parent households at 12.8%. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 26.6%, consisting of single-person dwellings at 22.8% and group households at 3.8%. The average household size sits at 2.8 people, exceeding the wider Greater Sydney metric 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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Educational attainment in the district is elevated, with 36.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing university credentials, surpassing the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor qualifications form the largest segment at 25.4%, accompanied by postgraduate degrees at 9.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational qualifications are similarly widespread, held by 27.6% of residents aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (16.4%). Community participation in structured learning is substantial, with 32.1% of the local population actively attending educational institutions. This cohort includes 10.0% enrolled in primary schools, 8.0% in secondary education, and 6.7% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rydalmere reaches 93 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 6,400 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 connectivity across Rydalmere is anchored by 93 active transit stops spanning bus, ferry, and light rail modes. These facilities are served by 22 separate routes that generate 6,352 passenger services on a weekly basis. Stop accessibility is strong, with typical residential distances to the nearest stop averaging 127 meters. Daily outward travel remains focused on private motor vehicles, which capture 83% of commuting trips, followed by rail at 6% and buses at 6%, with private vehicle ownership averaging 1.2 vehicles per household. Additionally, 45.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census during pandemic conditions.
Across all transit corridors, local service schedules deliver an average of 907 daily trips, corresponding to roughly 68 weekly trips at each operational transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch show favorable local conditions, marked by low chronic illness prevalence among the broader public, alignment with national averages across older vulnerable demographics, and below-average mortality rates. Private health insurance coverage covers roughly 53% of the community (~3,741 people), sitting marginally ahead of typical SA2 levels across the country while trailing Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Asthma and arthritis represent the two most common health conditions in the community, diagnosed in 6.2% and 6.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 75.3% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic conditions, comparing favorably to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age cohorts display strong vitality with minimal chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over total 1,142 people (16.3% of residents), recording positive overall health indicators, though their relative standing nationally is slightly lower than that of the wider 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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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Rydalmere, where 44.4% of residents were born abroad and 49.8% converse in a non-English language in their households. Christianity represents the primary religious denomination, accounting for 54.1% of the population. Islamic adherence shows the clearest relative representation at 6.7% of the community, closely tracking the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplace highlight Other heritages at 18.0%, Australian ancestry at 15.5%, and Chinese lineage at 14.7%, which significantly exceeds the wider regional proportion of 8.4%. Notable representation also exists among Korean backgrounds at 6.6% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Lebanese heritage at 4.0% (versus 2.6%), and Filipino ancestry at 2.5% (against 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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Generational distributions in Rydalmere closely reflect metropolitan patterns, with broad age categories diverging by no more than 4.8 percentage points from Greater Sydney benchmarks. The estimated median age reached 38 as at August 2026, marking an increase from 37 at the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year above the metropolitan median of 37 recorded during that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the 65+ cohort, expanding from 13.2% to an estimated 16.3% of the population. Moving toward 2041, residents aged 45 - 64 are projected to capture the largest absolute expansion, increasing by 1,349 residents (72%) to 3,227, while the 65+ age group will register the fastest percentage rise, climbing 103% to reach 2,322 residents.
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 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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 11 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 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 — 48 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,274 at the 2021 Census → 7,009 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 (SAL13468). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.