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The median house price in Sefton is $1.41m, with units at $560k. House values have moved 4.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Sefton has an estimated 6,207 residents, down from 6,300 at the 2021 Census — a change of 93 people, or 1.5%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 3,429 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 Sefton has an estimated population of approximately 6,207, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS regional updates and post-Census validated addresses. This indicates a contraction of 93 people (1.5%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 6,300 people. This updated figure builds upon AreaSearch's assessment of the June 2025 ABS ERP release showing 6,098 residents, combined with 96 validated new addresses added post-Census. With 3,429 persons per square kilometer, the area's density ranks in the top quartile nationally within AreaSearch benchmarks. Net overseas migration has served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 63.0% of recent population additions.
For individual SA2 locations, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, using NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (with a 2021 baseline) where data is otherwise unavailable. Age-cohort expansion rates from these series are applied across all locations for 2032 to 2041. Based on these combined SA2 projections, the suburb of Sefton is anticipated to experience population expansion slightly below the national median, increasing by 521 persons to 2041, which represents an overall rise of 6.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
83 new dwellings have been approved in Sefton over the past five years, an average of 16 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, 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 building approvals by AreaSearch shows that Sefton has averaged approximately 16 residential approvals annually, amounting to around 83 homes across the previous 5 financial years. During FY-25 so far, 8 approvals have been recorded. Amid population contraction, residential supply has kept pace with local demand to sustain a balanced market offering solid buyer choice, with newly built residences carrying an average construction value of $415,000 in line with wider regional trends. Additionally, $16.3 million in commercial approvals has been logged during this financial year, reflecting a moderate pace of commercial building activity.
Per capita development in Sefton sits 72.0% below the Greater Sydney average, representing substantially lower construction activity. Such limited new supply generally underpins pricing and buyer competition for established stock. Building activity also tracks below national benchmarks, underscoring the established nature of the suburb and pointing to possible planning constraints. Of new residential approvals, attached dwellings make up 67.0% while standalone homes account for 33.0%. This shift toward higher-density building provides attainable entry points for downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. It marks a clear departure from current residential stock (where separate houses make up 70.0%), highlighting shrinking development land alongside demand for varied, affordable housing. With roughly 1026 people per dwelling approval, the local market exhibits strong maturity. Long-term projections indicate that Sefton will add 412 residents by 2041 compared to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided construction maintains its present trajectory, upcoming residential delivery is poised to meet demand comfortably, supporting favourable buyer conditions while allowing capacity for growth beyond current estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Sefton, worth an estimated $18 million. A further 63 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.12 billion. 11 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 upgrades and major strategic initiatives play a defining role in shaping suburban growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 2 key projects positioned to influence the locality. Notable developments in the vicinity include 101-103 Hector Street Sefton, Chester Square Redevelopment, Abel Tasman Village Seniors Housing, and the Henry Lawson Drive Upgrade Program, with the primary initiatives outlined below.
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101-103 Hector Street Sefton
Proposed multi-storey residential apartment development comprising approximately 50 residential units across 101-103 Hector Street in Sefton. The proposal aims to intensify local housing supply within walking distance of public transport infrastructure and suburban retail amenities. The development application is under planning assessment by City of Canterbury Bankstown.
Chester Square Planning Proposal
Planning proposal PP-2024-548 for the renewal of Chester Square at 1 Leicester Street, Chester Hill by Holdmark Group. The proposal seeks LEP and DCP changes to enable a mixed-use precinct with about 515 dwellings, up to 12,400 sqm of retail floor space, 1,218 sqm of commercial space, at least 2,000 sqm of community space, a 2,800 sqm publicly accessible plaza, public domain upgrades to Waldron Road, Frost Lane and Charles Place, traffic lights at Waldron Road and Priam Street subject to Transport for NSW approval, and affordable housing contributions.The NSW Planning Portal lists the proposal in Gateway Implementation / post-exhibition, while Council's draft planning agreement exhibition closed on 2 February 2026 and is to be reported back to Council.
Chester Hill Station Upgrade
Transport for NSW Safe Accessible Transport program upgrading Chester Hill Station with a new lift, stairs, elevated concourse and walkway, upgraded canopies, accessible parking and kiss-and-ride, relocated taxi rank, upgraded bus interchange, accessible toilets, platform improvements, lighting, CCTV, bicycle parking and public domain enhancements. Construction remains underway with major rail possession works completed during 2026 ahead of planned completion in mid-2026.
77-79 Waldron Road Boarding House
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a four-storey boarding house comprising 50 boarding rooms, a manager's room, a communal room, a neighbourhood shop at ground floor level, and associated car-parking.
Henry Lawson Drive Upgrade Program
Multi-stage upgrade of approximately 7.5 km of Henry Lawson Drive between the M5 Motorway and the Hume Highway to improve traffic flow, safety and active transport connections. Stage 1A between Auld Avenue and north of Tower Road was completed in 2025. Stage 1B between Auld Avenue and the M5 Motorway has progressed through investigations and design and is advancing toward procurement for construction.
Kinara Place (Stage 2 Villawood Town Centre)
Kinara Place is Stage 2 of the Villawood Town Centre redevelopment at 2-8 Kamira Avenue. Delivered in partnership by Traders in Purple and NSW Land and Housing Corporation, the mixed-use project includes 8-11 storey buildings featuring 222 residential apartments (including social housing), a supermarket, medical centre, child care facility, retail spaces, and a new 2,000sqm public park.
Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre Upgrade
Modern library and community knowledge centre featuring expanded collection spaces, digital learning facilities, community meeting rooms, children's areas, technology hubs, and accessibility improvements to serve as a contemporary community focal point for learning and engagement.
Villawood Town Centre Redevelopment (Kinara Place)
Major town centre urban renewal project in partnership with Homes NSW and Traders in Purple, delivering 350-400 new homes including 145 social apartments. The mixed-use development sits on a vacant 1.5 ha site and delivers over 3,000 sqm of dedicated public open space and approximately 5,000 sqm of retail, commercial and community space, including a supermarket, childcare facility, medical centre and community facilities. Stage 1 was approved in November 2023 and construction is now underway.The project is part of the NSW Government's broader social housing renewal program and includes an Aboriginal Participation In Construction Agreement with Homes NSW.
2,505 residents of Sefton are employed, from a labour force of 2,752. Unemployment sits at 9.0%, with participation at 56.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,586, about 90% 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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Sefton features a diverse and skilled local workforce, recording 2.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year alongside an unemployment rate of 9.0%, according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, 2,505 residents are employed; however, the local jobless rate sits 4.8% above the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, and labour force participation stands notably lower at 56.1% compared to 68.9% across the broader metropolitan area. Census records also revealed that 33.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Local workers are predominantly employed across health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade.
Concentration is exceptionally prominent in transport, postal & warehousing, where resident employment is 2.0 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 7.1% relative to the 11.5% regional share. Given the disparity between resident workers and the local working population recorded at the Census, this largely residential suburb provides limited employment within its own borders. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM data across broader statistical areas, the 12-month period recorded a 2.1% rise in employment alongside a 1.9% expansion in the labour force, reducing the local unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same span, employment rose by 1.9%, the labour force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment saw a slight decline. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour demand in Sefton over five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, overall jobs are projected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying across sectors. When aligned with Sefton's industry composition via weighted extrapolation, local employment is estimated to expand by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (note that this is an illustrative weighting model that does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sefton is $1,528 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $555 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,850 a year against an average of $53,314. 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 data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Sefton recorded a median income of $42,850 and an average income of $53,314. These figures sit below nationwide averages and compare to Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to roughly $47,272 (median) and $58,816 (average) as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings lagged at the 7th percentile ($555 weekly), though household earnings fared comparatively better at the 37th percentile.
Furthermore, 31.3% of residents (1,942 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, closely tracking the regional proportion of 30.9%. Affordability remains tight, with residual income at 80.7%, ranking at the 34th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sefton had 1,781 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 16% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 27.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, residential stock in Sefton consisted of 70.0% standalone houses and 30.0% other dwellings (comprising apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro where standalone houses represented 55.9% and other dwellings accounted for 44.1%. Full home ownership was significantly higher than the metropolitan benchmark at 33.3%, while remaining properties were either rented (34.8%) or mortgaged (32.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 sat below the Sydney metro level of $2,427, and median weekly rent was $425 compared to the metropolitan figure of $470. On a national scale, Sefton's mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well above the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sefton counted 1,781 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.3 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 16% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 77.2%, consisting of 44.2% couples with children, 15.7% single parent families, and 15.6% couples without children. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.8%, split between lone person households at 20.0% and group households at 2.7%. The typical household size is 3.3 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.9% of adults in Sefton hold a university qualification, including 16.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 15.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,534 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,027 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 area exhibits notable challenges, with tertiary university qualification rates at 22.9% compared to the SA4 regional benchmark of 39.1%, highlighting opportunities for future educational programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest share of higher education at 16.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Technical and vocational qualifications are well represented, with 26.1% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials across certificates (15.8%) and advanced diplomas (10.3%). Study engagement is substantial across the community, with 36.7% of residents currently undertaking formal education. This proportion comprises 12.3% attending secondary school, 11.0% in primary school, and 7.1% enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sefton reaches 44 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity across Sefton includes 44 active transport stops spanning combined rail and bus networks. A total of 15 separate routes operate across these stops, delivering 1,895 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 135 meters. Commuting patterns reflect an outward flow from this predominantly residential suburb, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode for 83% of commuters, alongside 11% using rail. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.4 per dwelling, surpassing the regional level.
At the 2021 Census, 33.3% of workers worked from home, reflecting conditions during the pandemic. Across all transit routes, service volume averages 270 trips per day, which corresponds to roughly 43 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.6% of residents in Sefton report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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 across Sefton demonstrate positive outcomes based on AreaSearch's review of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with both younger and older demographics showing low rates of common health conditions. Private health insurance coverage is notably low at approximately 48% of the community (~2,983 people), trailing the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 5.8 and 5.6% of residents respectively, while 77.6% of the population reported no chronic medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 14.9% of the suburb (924 people). Health measures for older cohorts remain robust, aligning closely with nationwide benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.8% of Sefton residents were born overseas and 72.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Lebanese (16.0%) and Vietnamese (16.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Sefton stands out as a highly multicultural locality, where 48.8% of residents were born abroad and 72.6% speak a non-English language at home. Islam represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 35.7% of the local population compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most prevalent ancestries in Sefton are Other (20.5%), Lebanese (16.0%, compared to the regional average of 2.6%), and Vietnamese (16.0%, compared to 1.8% regionally). Distinct variations also appear across other communities: Chinese ancestry accounts for 13.6% of Sefton (against 8.4% across the region), Korean represents 0.8% (vs 1.1%), and Samoan represents 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sefton is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 29.8% 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 structure in Sefton is younger than Greater Sydney overall. As at August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 36.3% of the community versus 30.4% regionally, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 26.6% compared to 31.4% across the metropolitan area. The median age is estimated at 35 as at August 2026, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years below the Greater Sydney figure of 37 at that time. The most notable shift since the Census occurred among middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), decreasing from 23.8% to an estimated 22.5%.
Looking ahead to 2041, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) are projected to experience the highest growth, adding 388 (42%) to reach 1,313, whereas child, young adult, and young-to-middle aged cohorts are anticipated to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sefton
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 | Sep 2026 last month all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Sep 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 — 96 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,300 at the 2021 Census → 6,207 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 (SAL13531). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.