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The median house price in Schofields is $1.32m, with units at $699k. House values have moved 4.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Schofields has an estimated 20,052 residents, up from 15,213 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,839 people, or 31.8%. Growth has averaged 7.7% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 2,176 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. That puts 2,258 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 demographic updates and validated address details from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Schofields has a population of approximately 20,052 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 4,839 individuals (31.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 15,213 residents. This adjustment is calculated from an estimated local resident count of 19,037 based on the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with an additional 2,176 validated new addresses post-Census. The current population translates to a density of 2,258 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average calculated across locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 31.8% expansion in the suburb of Schofields since the 2021 Census outpaced the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney, establishing the area as a regional growth leader. Population increases were mostly driven by interstate arrivals, which made up roughly 73.0% of recent population gains, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised for SA2 areas, supplemented by NSW Government SA2 projections from 2022 with a 2021 baseline where necessary. These source growth trends by age cohort are extended to all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, the suburb of Schofields is anticipated to see exceptional population expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide. The community is projected to grow by 10,652 individuals up to 2041, representing a total increase of 46.6% over the 16 years.
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3,515 new dwellings have been approved in Schofields over the past five years, an average of 703 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 35 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 507 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 31% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 127, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building approvals from the ABS indicate that Schofields averages approximately 703 approved residential properties annually. A total of 3,515 dwellings were approved during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with 117 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Average occupancy growth stood at 1.7 new residents per constructed dwelling per year during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, suggesting a balanced market, though this metric rose to 4.8 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing to heightened demand and potential undersupply. Approved residential builds carry an average value of $413,000, which sits slightly above the regional standard and indicates a focus on quality.
Commercial approvals valued at $19.4 million have been documented in the current financial year, showing moderate commercial growth. Per capita building activity in Schofields is 122.0% higher than in Greater Sydney, offering prospective buyers significant choice despite a recent deceleration in construction. This volume is also far higher than the national benchmark, reflecting strong developer interest. Recent building consists of 31.0% detached houses and 69.0% attached dwellings. The high proportion of attached dwellings offers affordable entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the existing housing stock, which is 84.0% houses, reflecting a decrease in available development land alongside changing lifestyle and affordability requirements. With roughly 148 people per dwelling approval, the area displays typical growth corridor characteristics. Long-term demographic forecasts show Schofields is set to add 9,352 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If building activity continues at its current pace, the supply of new housing will easily accommodate this growth, offering favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling expansion beyond current projections.
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 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Schofields, worth an estimated $16.9 billion. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.2 billion. 27 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major works influence the growth of the suburb. AreaSearch has identified 41 relevant projects in the area. Notable examples include the Landcom Demonstration Precinct, Schofields, Tallawong Station Precinct South, Schofields Square Stages 2 & 3, and Akuna Vista (Nirimba Fields), with key details provided below.
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Tallawong Village (Station Precinct South)
Transit-oriented mixed-use development directly opposite Tallawong Metro Station comprising 987 apartments across 17 buildings of up to 8 storeys, 9,000 sqm of retail and commercial space, and a 3,400 sqm central park. Developed by Deicorp under a Landcom-managed process on behalf of Sydney Metro. Stage 1 (333 apartments) and partial Stage 2 are complete; remaining Stage 2 buildings (N and P) and Stage 3 are under construction with full completion targeted mid-2026.
Landcom Schofields Affordable Housing
Innovative affordable housing project by Landcom located 1.4km from Schofields Railway Station, showcasing diverse housing types including terraces, manor homes, compact housing and apartments. Features sustainable design with 20% more green space and tree cover than typical developments, community gardens, and social infrastructure to support growing families in Schofields. The project provides quality homes for first home buyers and low-to-moderate income families in the growing Schofields area. Civil works completed in 2024 with housing construction commencing 2025.
Schofields Town Centre
Schofields Town Centre is a mixed-use precinct in Sydney's North West Growth Area centred on Schofields Station, intended to support new homes, local businesses, open space and services near rail and bus connections. NSW Planning notes that Blacktown City Council is leading further place-based planning with the Department, and that a comprehensive centre plan is unlikely to be practical because of development approvals already in place. Current delivery is focused on enabling infrastructure, especially the Railway Terrace upgrade between Riverstone Road and Schofields Road, which started in April 2025 and is expected to finish in June 2027, weather permitting.
Marsden Park Precinct
Major masterplanned precinct in Sydney's North West Growth Area delivering up to 10,300 homes, a new town centre, two village centres, 108 hectares of open space, new schools, walking and cycling links, major road upgrades including Richmond Road, and local employment. Planning for the related Marsden Park Strategic Centre continues through Blacktown City Council, with updated 2024 retail, commercial and residential work considering NSW Flood Inquiry outcomes. The adjacent Marsden Park North rezoning was exhibited from 17 November 2025 to 30 January 2026 and is expected to be finalised in 2026, shifting the northern area toward employment land, flood-resilient planning, limited housing and open space.
Landcom Demonstration Precinct, Schofields
A landmark demonstration project by Landcom delivering approximately 140 homes, including terraces, manor homes, and compact housing. The precinct features a significant affordable housing component, including a 63-apartment 100 percent affordable complex developed in partnership with Link Wentworth, which was fast-tracked under the State Significant Development pathway and funded by the HAFF. The project focuses on sustainability, featuring passive design, gas-free electric infrastructure, and increased tree canopy. Construction on the affordable apartments commenced in mid-2026, with completion anticipated by early 2028.
Railway Terrace Schofields High-Density Development
High-density residential development near Schofields railway station, comprising four apartment buildings with 400 dwellings. A transit-oriented project by Boris Pyatt Development to support population growth with access to public transport and local amenities.
Jasmine - Schofield Gardens by ALAND
Latest stage of ALAND's Schofield Gardens masterplanned community in Schofields. Jasmine comprises 405 apartments across multiple buildings with 1, 2 and 3 bedroom layouts. Features include rooftop/communal gardens, BBQ areas, children's play areas, energy efficient appliances, LED lighting, rooftop solar and Tesla battery integration. Construction is in final stages with move-in targeted for mid to Q3 2025. Site is ~600 m from Schofields Station and close to Schofields Village shopping centre.
Kew Tallawong
Master-planned community by Positive Investment Enterprise designed by PBD Architects featuring contemporary 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with 2,700sqm of retail space, parks and recreational facilities. Stage 1 completed with apartments settled, Stage 2 now selling with construction underway. Located near Tallawong Metro Station in Sydney's north-west growth corridor, offering sustainable features including rooftop solar energy, smart battery installations, shared electric vehicles, and smart home technology. Premium finishes and community-focused design.
9,227 residents of Schofields are employed, from a labour force of 9,415. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 70.5%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 16,309, about 81% 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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The local labor force is highly educated, featuring a significant percentage of professional service workers and an unemployment rate of only 2.0%, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. There were 9,227 employed residents as of March 2026. The unemployment rate is 2.1% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while the participation rate is similar to the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census records indicate that 52.7% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures. The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance.
Employment in finance & insurance is notably concentrated, appearing at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 6.5% of local employment, which is below the 8.9% recorded across Greater Sydney. Comparing the working population from the Census against the resident population indicates that this largely residential area offers few local jobs. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026 reveals the local labor force contracted by 7.8% and overall employment fell by 7.9%, keeping the unemployment rate stable. During the same period, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% increase in the labor force, alongside a minor decrease. National projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide an indication of future employment trends for Schofields. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate future growth. While national employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by industry. Projecting these trends onto the local workforce indicates employment could expand by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Schofields is $2,696 a week (about $140,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,162 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,725 a year against an average of $76,764. 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year shows that Schofields has an income profile well above the national median. Taxpayers in the area earn a median income of $66,725 and an average income of $76,764, compared to Greater Sydney medians and averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $73,611 and an average of $84,686 as of March 2026. Census findings place household, family, and personal incomes in the 89th to 93rd national percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 38.2% of residents (7,659 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is comparable to the 30.9% regional representation. An affluent group of 43.1% of residents earn more than $3,000 weekly, driving local retail and business activity. Housing costs consume 19.7% of income, but strong earnings keep disposable income at the 91st percentile, with a SEIFA income score in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Schofields had 4,596 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 11% apartments. 60% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 8% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $540 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 99% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. 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 data reveals that the housing stock in Schofields consists of 83.5% separate houses and 16.6% other options like semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to a metro Sydney distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Schofields stand at 8.4%, lower than the Sydney metro average, with the majority of households either paying a mortgage (59.7%) or renting (31.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 and weekly rent of $540 both exceed the metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, monthly mortgage costs in Schofields are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rental payments are well above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Schofields counted 4,596 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,058 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 59% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 10% 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 88.1% of all local households. This is composed of couples with children at 58.7%, couples without children at 19.0%, and single parent households at 9.4%. Non-family households account for 11.9% of the total, with single person households at 9.7% and group households at 2.4%. The average household size of 3.2 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.7% of adults in Schofields hold a university qualification, including 32.1% with a bachelor degree and 17.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 13.5% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,702 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,091 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 qualifications in the area are high, with 51.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to NSW at 32.2% and Australia at 30.4%. This gives the area a strong position for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are held by 32.1% of the population, followed by postgraduate degrees at 17.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational training is held by 23.0% of the population aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 13.5%. School enrollment is high, with 33.7% of residents studying in formal education programs.
This is divided into 14.0% in primary school, 7.3% in secondary school, and 4.8% studying at a tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Schofields reaches 73 stops on 58 routes, timetabled for about 6,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 suburb has 73 active transport stops offering train and bus connections. These are served by 58 separate routes, providing 6,185 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to a stop is 226 meters. The majority of residents commute outside the suburb, with 74% driving and 19% using the train. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 per household. Working from home was recorded for 52.7% of residents in the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions. Local transport services run 883 daily trips across all routes, averaging 84 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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84.0% of residents in Schofields report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 2.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.3% 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 metrics show excellent outcomes in Schofields, with very low rates of chronic illness and mortality across age groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 57% of the population (~11,479 people) holding cover, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 5.1% and 4.3% of the population. A high 84.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over represent 4.6% of the population (922 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%.
Older residents show strong health outcomes, with rankings in line with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
53.6% of Schofields residents were born overseas and 57.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (22.9%) and Australian (13.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is high, with 53.6% of residents born outside Australia and 57.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 36.6%. Hinduism has a high representation at 30.7% of the population, which is significantly above the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. The top ancestry lines are Other at 23.1% (compared to a regional average of 16.0%), Indian at 22.9% (compared to 3.6% regionally), and Australian at 13.2%. Other represented backgrounds include Filipino at 5.2% (compared to 2.0% in the region), Maltese at 1.9% (compared to 1.0%), and Sri Lankan at 0.7% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Schofields is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 22.0% 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 of 32 years makes Schofields younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The suburb has a high concentration of residents aged 35 - 44 at 27.5%, compared to 14.3% nationally, while the 55 - 64 cohort is lower at 4.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 5 to 14 age group grew from 17.3% to 20.6% and the 45 to 54 cohort grew from 8.8% to 12.0%. The 25 to 34 group fell from 18.6% to 12.2%, while the 0 to 4 group declined from 10.9% to 9.2%.
Projections to 2041 indicate the 5 to 14 age group will grow by 48%, adding 1,998 residents to total 6,129.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Schofields
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 14 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 Jun 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 — 2,176 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,213 at the 2021 Census → 20,052 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 (SAL13517). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.