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The median house price in Ryde is $2.60m, with units at $725k. House values have moved 2.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Ryde has an estimated 35,105 residents, up from 31,907 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,198 people, or 10.0%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 4,924 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Ryde is estimated to have a population of approximately 35,105, established through AreaSearch's review of ABS regional population updates alongside post-Census validated new addresses. Compared to the 31,907 people counted in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 3,198 people (10.0%). The updated total is derived from an AreaSearch resident estimate of 34,969 following the ABS June 2025 ERP figures, supplemented by 29 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. With a density ratio reaching 4,923 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Ryde ranks within the top 10% of locations nationwide reviewed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 10.0% expansion recorded since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.3%) and Greater Sydney, establishing the area as a regional growth frontrunner. International arrivals served as the main catalyst for demographic expansion, contributing approximately 83.0% of recent population gains. Projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2 area, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 figures released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline where gaps exist. Age cohort growth rates from these datasets are projected across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modelling indicates above median population growth relative to nationwide benchmarks, with the suburb of Ryde projected to add 5,431 persons to 2041 under consolidated SA2 projections, translating to an overall 16-year increase of 15.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
943 new dwellings have been approved in Ryde over the past five years, an average of 188 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 192 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 28% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 163, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that Ryde has maintained an average of approximately 188 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated 943 homes across the previous 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 163 approvals have been documented. Strong underlying demand supporting asset values is evidenced by an average of 2.8 new residents per dwelling approval annually across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). The expected construction cost for new dwellings averages $696,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on high-end, premium residential construction. Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $5.8 million this financial year, reflecting the area's predominantly residential character.
Per capita construction activity in Ryde stands at roughly 62% of the level observed across Greater Sydney, placing it in the 62nd percentile across Australia. The composition of approved residential building comprises 28.0% detached dwellings and 72.0% townhouses or apartments. This emphasis on medium and higher-density development provides accessible pricing options suitable for downsizers, first-home buyers, and property investors. With approximately 215 people per dwelling approval, the local development sector continues to expand. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Ryde is forecast to add 5,295 residents by 2041. Ongoing residential construction appears well calibrated to accommodate future population expansion, fostering balanced market conditions without placing excessive upward pressure on pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ryde
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ryde, worth an estimated $635 million. A further 74 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $53.7 billion. 25 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, major development initiatives, and planning schemes play a vital role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has tracked 35 projects anticipated to influence the local area, led by major works including the Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, Ryde Central, Kingston Quarter, and Sydney Metro West.
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Ryde Hospital Redevelopment
The $526.8 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment is a major expansion delivering a new seven-storey Acute Services Building (ASB) on the existing Eastwood campus. Delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with builder AW Edwards, the project consolidates services previously spread across 21 buildings into a single modern facility. The ASB will feature an expanded emergency department, intensive care unit, operating theatres and procedure rooms, medical imaging including MRI, ambulatory care centre, paediatric short-stay unit, and additional adult inpatient beds.Interim facilities including a new ICU/CCU opened in May 2025. A key milestone was reached in March 2026 with the first major concrete pour for the ASB foundations, using a sustainable mix replacing 40 per cent of traditional cement with recycled materials. Construction of the ASB is on track for completion in late 2027, with main entrance works, demolition of legacy buildings, and landscaping to follow through 2028.
Ryde Central
The redevelopment of the former Ryde Civic Centre site into a flagship civic and cultural hub. The plan includes a 700-person multi-purpose performance hall, public meeting rooms, council offices, childcare facilities, commercial and retail spaces, and a landscaped public plaza. Following the rejection of all long-term lease tenders in February 2026, the City of Ryde is currently reviewing its delivery strategy to ensure financial sustainability while maintaining public ownership of the iconic site.
741-747 Victoria Road Mixed Use
Council-owned site redevelopment for mixed residential, commercial and retail use. Designed as an ongoing revenue stream for Council while providing community benefit. The development includes approximately 150 apartments, ground floor retail, first floor commercial space, and two levels of basement parking. Community consultation was completed and the project is in the pre-construction phase awaiting commencement.
apt.Meadowbank Build-to-Rent Precinct
A $280 million mixed-use build-to-rent precinct at 1-20 Railway Road, Meadowbank, comprising 291 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments across four low-rise buildings. The precinct sits above Meadowbank Corner, a retail hub anchored by a 2,500 sqm Coles Local and 16 specialty retailers. Developed by apt.Residential in partnership with Dutch pension fund PGGM, constructed by Buildcorp and designed by AJC Architects. The project is fully electric and targeting 5 Star Green Star, WELL and WeIS ratings.Structure topped out in May 2025, with construction progressing to facade, interiors and landscaping. Completion scheduled for late 2026.
Gannan Park Upgrades
Construction of a new amenities building with two unisex change rooms, public toilets with accessible facilities, canteen with accessible servery window, referee/umpire change room and multiple storage areas. Park upgrades include expanded playground, loop pathway/scooter track, two fitness nodes, relocated and enclosed cricket nets, expanded bush regeneration area, sports field lighting with four 22m tall light poles, garden bed enhancements and new pathway connections. Construction commenced in April 2023.
Kingston Quarter
A multi-stage waterfront urban renewal precinct in Shepherds Bay featuring approximately 2,000 apartments. The masterplan includes the Kingston Quarter trio of buildings (01, 02, and 03), premium retail and dining tenancies, a 3,000 sqm public park, foreshore plaza, and a public jetty. The development emphasizes lifestyle amenity with a fitness centre, lap pool, and landscaped podiums, integrated with the Ryde Riverwalk.
Chatham West Ryde
Chatham West Ryde is a shop-top housing development by Scion Group at 2-6 Chatham Road. The project comprises 62 apartments and 4 ground-floor retail spaces, with communal open space on the ground floor and rooftop. Development consent was granted in 2023 and a 2024 modification was approved. Scion reported construction progress through 2025, including presales achieved, finance approved, construction certificate complete, slab-on-ground pours finished and basement works progressing. Completion is targeted for 2026.
Victoria Rd, Ryde
Mixed-use development featuring two residential flat buildings and one mixed-use building including a centre-based childcare facility, comprising 168 residential apartments and a 130-place childcare centre above three levels of basement parking. The project includes a shared vehicular and pedestrian laneway, through-site pedestrian link, on-site landscaping, and communal open space.
21,279 residents of Ryde are employed, from a labour force of 22,033. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 74.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 28,203, about 80% 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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Ryde possesses a highly skilled labour pool with strong representation across the technology sector, maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.4% and achieving 1.1% estimated annual job growth according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, 21,279 local residents are employed, while the jobless rate sits 0.7% below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is particularly elevated at 74.1%, compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records indicate that 49.8% of workers were based at home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Concentration in professional & technical services is especially pronounced, tracking at 1.2 times the wider metropolitan average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing represents a smaller share of the workforce at 3.8%, compared to 5.3% across Greater Sydney. Comparisons between Census resident and local working population counts indicate that this largely residential community provides limited local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to March 2026, AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS figures reveals that employment expanded by 1.1% against a 0.8% rise in the labour force, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded 1.9% employment growth and a 1.9% labour force increase alongside a marginal drop in unemployment. Broader labor demand trends are outlined in Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26. Across the country, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Weighting these projections against Ryde's industry distribution indicates potential local job expansion of 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, representing an illustrative extrapolation that excludes localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ryde is $2,024 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $983 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,625 a year against an average of $81,481. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Ryde recorded a median income of $59,625 and an average income of $81,481, ranking among the top tiers nationwide against Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 places estimated figures at approximately $65,778 (median) and $89,890 (average) as of March 2026. Personal, family, and household earnings align around the 71st percentile nationally according to Census records. A proportion of 32.5% of the population (11,409 individuals) earns between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan rate of 30.9%.
Although housing costs absorb 19.4% of earnings, disposable income ranks in the 62nd percentile, and the SEIFA income index places the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ryde had 12,459 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 35% detached houses and 56% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 47% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $465 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.5%. 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 Ryde consists of 35.4% separate houses and 64.6% other dwellings such as apartments, semi-detached, and alternative dwellings, in contrast to Sydney metro where houses account for 55.9% and other dwellings 44.1%. Full home ownership stands at 22.8%, trailing the Sydney metro level, with 30.7% of properties held under a mortgage and 46.5% occupied by renters. The median monthly mortgage payment sits at $2,500, higher than the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while median weekly rent is $465 compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
Relative to Australian averages of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rent, local housing expenses remain significantly elevated.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ryde counted 12,459 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 13,708 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 68.3% of all households, consisting of 32.9% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.7%, comprising 27.5% lone person households and 4.2% group households. The average household size is 2.4 people, slightly below the Greater Sydney figure of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.0% of adults in Ryde hold a university qualification, including 31.2% with a bachelor degree and 15.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 13.3% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 4,573 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,117 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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Higher education qualifications in Ryde far exceed broader regional benchmarks, with 49.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% in Australia, positioning the area well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent 31.2% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 24.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of 13.3% certificates and 10.7% advanced diplomas. A substantial 29.4% of the population is actively engaged in formal study. This total includes 8.7% attending primary schools, 7.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions, and 5.9% undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ryde reaches 163 stops on 82 routes, timetabled for about 7,000 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 0.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The public transit network within Ryde comprises 163 active bus stops across 82 transit routes, generating 6,991 weekly scheduled trips. Accessibility is strong, with residents situated an average of 130 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is largely residential, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles account for 75% of journeys to work, followed by 10% by bus and 9% by train. Motor vehicle ownership stands at 0.9 per dwelling, tracking below the regional benchmark. A notable 49.8% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transit services provide an average of 998 daily trips across the combined network, representing approximately 42 weekly departures per stop. The 100 closest stops relative to the centrepoint are displayed on the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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78.6% of residents in Ryde report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.1% 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 in Ryde show positive overall trends in mortality and chronic illness based on AreaSearch assessments, which identify a very low prevalence of standard health ailments across all age cohorts and an exceptionally high rate of private health coverage encompassing approximately 59% of residents (20,747 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most frequently recorded medical diagnoses locally, affecting 5.3% and 5.5% of residents respectively, while 78.6% of people reported no long-term health conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over account for 14.7% of the population (5,160 people), with older cohorts maintaining favourable health outcomes that align with general national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
50.8% of Ryde residents were born overseas and 52.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (18.5%) and English (13.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ryde demonstrates significant cultural diversity, with 50.8% of the resident base born overseas and 52.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 49.3% of the community. Judaism shows the clearest relative overrepresentation, accounting for 0.3% of the population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Based on parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Ryde are Chinese at 18.5% (well above the 8.4% regional average), Other at 18.4%, and English at 13.0% (below the regional level of 19.0%). Other notable demographic variations include Korean ancestry at 3.5% (against 1.1% regionally), Lebanese at 1.7% (against 2.6%), and Russian at 0.6% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ryde is 36. 30.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile in Ryde leans toward younger cohorts, with AreaSearch August 2026 figures showing 37.9% of residents aged between 25 - 44 (compared to 31.4% in Greater Sydney) and 26.5% aged 0 - 24 (compared to 30.4% regionally). As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 36, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year below the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that Census. By 2041, residents aged 65+ are expected to drive the largest absolute increase, rising by 2,694 (52%) to reach 7,854.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ryde
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 29 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (31,907 at the 2021 Census → 35,105 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 (SAL13469). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.