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The median house price in South Granville is $1.31m, with units at $881k. House values have moved 5.9% a year compounded over five years.
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South Granville has an estimated 6,342 residents, up from 5,829 at the 2021 Census — a change of 513 people, or 8.8%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 138 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 53.0% of that increase. That puts 2,870 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 population of the suburb of South Granville is approximated at 6,342, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 513 people (8.8%) compared to the 5,829 people counted during the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated from an estimated resident population of 6,335 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 138 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. Demographic concentration sits at 2,869 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper quartile of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
With an 8.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census, the suburb of South Granville outpaced the wider SA3 region and the state mark of 7.3%, establishing itself as a regional growth benchmark. Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary demographic catalyst, generating approximately 53.0% of recent population increases. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 as a base year) are incorporated by AreaSearch, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures based on 2021 where coverage is missing. Age cohort growth rates across these models are similarly applied across all locations for 2032 to 2041. Anticipated demographic trajectories place the suburb of South Granville above the national median for statistical areas, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an increase of 771 persons by 2041, which corresponds to an overall expansion of 12.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
292 new dwellings have been approved in South Granville over the past five years, an average of 58 a year. That is 4.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 59% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, 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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Statistical area allocations of ABS residential approvals assessed by AreaSearch indicate South Granville records an annual average of approximately 58 new dwelling consents. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 292 homes were sanctioned, including 33 so far in FY-25. The balance between incoming residents and construction remained steady between FY-21 and FY-25 at an average of 1.7 people per newly approved dwelling, though this metric quickened to 3.9 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing toward constrained residential supply and accelerating buyer interest.
Approved dwellings carry an expected average construction cost of $468,000. Additionally, commercial development has progressed at a moderate pace, marked by $22.3 million in registered commercial approvals during the current financial year. Per capita residential construction in South Granville equates to roughly 69% of the Greater Sydney pace, positioning the locality at the 60th percentile across Australia. Building work has delivered a diverse spectrum of options across different budgets—spanning substantial family properties to compact layouts—comprising 59.0% detached dwellings alongside 41.0% attached dwellings. An emerging residential pipeline is highlighted by a density ratio of around 229 people per dwelling approval. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, demographic forecasts anticipate South Granville adding 764 residents by 2041. Prevailing building activity appears positioned to satisfy incoming accommodation requirements smoothly, supporting healthy buyer conditions and potentially facilitating local expansion beyond current expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around South Granville
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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 South Granville, worth an estimated $72 million. A further 109 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17.3 billion. 22 are already under construction and 43 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning proposals, and community projects play a decisive role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 4 initiatives expected to influence the locality: the Cumberland LED Street Lighting Program, the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program Auburn, LOOP Business Park, and the Woodville Road Corridor Planning Proposal.
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Auburn Park Extension
Extension of Auburn Park to create additional public open space with multipurpose courts, outdoor fitness equipment, BBQ facilities, picnic areas and landscaping as part of the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program. Construction commenced in September 2024 but has experienced delays due to asbestos remediation and adverse weather. Cumberland City Council's latest update advises works are continuing with completion now expected in September 2026, weather permitting.
Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program Auburn
A $27 million NSW Government grant to Cumberland City Council to improve Auburn's liveability along the Parramatta Road corridor, as part of the broader $198 million Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program (PRUAIP). The four local projects include the Auburn Park Extension, Stubbs Street streetscape upgrades, Parramatta Road public domain improvements, and a new pedestrian walkway over the M4 at Melton Street. Works include new footpaths, pedestrian crossings, cycleways, street tree planting, public art installations, improved lighting, and undergrounding of aerial power and telecommunications cables.The Auburn Park Extension was delayed in late 2024 due to discovery of asbestos-contaminated material and is now expected to complete in May 2026. The program is part of the State Government's 30-year Parramatta Road Urban Transformation Strategy (PRUTS).
Evolve Housing Merrylands Social and Affordable Housing
A 236-home social and affordable housing development delivering 23 social housing dwellings and 213 affordable homes close to Merrylands railway station and town centre. The project is funded through the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility and National Housing Accord Facility. Financial close has been achieved, the project is progressing toward delivery with completion expected during 2027.
Connecting Granville Centres
A series of pedestrian infrastructure improvements designed to enhance safety, accessibility, and connectivity in and around the Granville town centre. The project includes upgrading the public domain on Good Street with granite paving, tree plantings, and DDA compliant kerb ramps. It aims to seamlessly link the northern side of Granville to destinations like the upcoming Granville Town Square, F.S. Garside Park, the M4 underpass, and pedestrian pathways to the Parramatta CBD, supported by a 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area.
Guildford Town Centre Public Domain Plan
Cumberland City Council adopted the Guildford Town Centre Public Domain Plan on 17 April 2024. The plan guides future public realm works for Guildford Town Centre, including streetscape treatments, surface materials, street furniture, landscaping, finishes, pedestrian amenity and design guidance for Council and developer-led public domain works.
East + Cowper, Granville
East + Cowper is a major multi-residential development by Ellipse Property comprising 264 apartments across two buildings with ground-floor commercial and retail spaces. Located adjacent to Granville railway station, the project features rooftop communal gardens, open central courtyards, and basement parking. The development forms a cornerstone in the ongoing urban renewal of the Granville town centre precinct.
The Concourse at Lidcombe
DOOLEYS is redeveloping its Lidcombe Catholic Club as The Concourse at Lidcombe, a major hospitality and events upgrade delivered with Buildcorp. Works are underway and include refurbished club facilities, new restaurants, bars and cafes, upgraded arrivals on John Street and Church Street, improved member areas, childrens play facilities, extra parking, and a dedicated functions and events centre with capacity for up to 500 guests. The project is being delivered in stages while the club remains operational, with major new destinations expected to open through the redevelopment period.
Cumberland LED Street Lighting Program
Large-scale LED street lighting replacement program across the Cumberland LGA, with close to 11,000 old mercury vapour and compact fluorescent streetlights being replaced with energy-efficient LED luminaires. Delivered in partnership with Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy under the SSROC Street Lighting Improvement (SLI) Program. The upgrade is projected to reduce electricity consumption by up to 4,444 megawatt-hours per year and lower annual carbon emissions by approximately 4,000 tonnes. Main road lights include smart city-ready controls with Zhaga sensor interfaces for future parking, traffic and air quality monitoring.Program targeting completion by 2026.
1,901 residents of South Granville are employed, from a labour force of 2,282. Unemployment sits at 16.7%, with participation at 47.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 figures aggregated by AreaSearch reveal South Granville maintains a skilled local labour pool with solid standing across essential services, though the local unemployment rate stands at 16.7% alongside a 3.5% yearly increase in employment. Across the locality, 1,901 residents are currently employed as of March 2026. The jobless rate sits 12.6% above the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, pointing to ongoing capacity for workforce absorption, while participation in the labour force (47.1%) trails the metropolitan level of 68.9% substantially. Census records indicate that 28.8% of local workers performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Local workers are predominantly engaged in retail trade, construction, and health care & social assistance. The community displays pronounced concentration in the construction sector, employing workers at 1.4 times the broader regional rate. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 6.0% of resident workers, falling short of Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Given the comparison between resident counts and Census workplace numbers, local commercial employment capacity appears relatively constrained within this largely residential district. ABS and SALM data evaluated across broader geographic zones by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, a 3.5% rise in jobs alongside a 2.3% expansion in the labour force helped reduce the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, jobs increased by 1.9%, labour participation grew by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. Looking ahead, national forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context for local workforce trends. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variances across industry categories. When weighted against South Granville's current industrial workforce distribution, these projections point toward potential local employment gains of 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (representing an illustrative extrapolation without localized demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in South Granville is $1,104 a week (about $57,000 a year), with median personal income at $441 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $37,744 a year against an average of $46,376. 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 compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates earnings in South Granville trail nationwide standards, recording a median of $37,744 and an average of $46,376, whereas Greater Sydney registered a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, baseline estimates adjust to roughly $41,639 (median) and $51,162 (average) by March 2026. Personal, family, and household earnings all place between the 1st and 7th percentiles nationally according to Census records. The primary income bracket spans $1,500 - 2,999, taking in 25.0% of local earners (1,585 people), compared with 30.9% across the metropolitan territory.
Housing cost burdens are pronounced, leaving just 75.8% of income after shelter costs and ranking at the 5th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
South Granville had 1,552 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 11% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $263 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 23.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 45.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to Census findings, standalone houses made up 69.9% of South Granville's residential stock, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations accounted for 30.1%, differing from the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 22.3%, lower than the metropolitan mark, with 26.7% of homes under a mortgage and 51.0% occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage expenses were $2,167 compared to $2,427 across Sydney metro, while median weekly rent was $263 against $470 across metropolitan Sydney. On a nationwide scale, South Granville's mortgage commitments surpass the Australian benchmark of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain notably lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Granville counted 1,552 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,689 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 14% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 72.4%, consisting of couples with children (42.9%), couples without children (14.1%), and single parent families (13.9%). The remaining 27.6% consists of non-family arrangements, dominated by lone person households at 25.7% and group living situations at 2.0%. An average of 3.3 people reside in each household, exceeding the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.7% of adults in South Granville hold a university qualification, including 15.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,444 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 963 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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Attainment figures show that 22.7% of local residents hold university degrees, lagging behind the SA4 regional benchmark of 39.1% and highlighting opportunities for education-focused programs. Within higher education, bachelor degrees represent 15.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Non-university and trade credentials feature heavily, with 26.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, divided between certificates (16.4%) and advanced diplomas (9.9%). Formal study engagement is substantial across South Granville, with 39.8% of the community pursuing educational courses. This group includes 13.9% attending primary education, 11.6% in secondary education, and 6.4% engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in South Granville reaches 50 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 930 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 1.3 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 public transit network in South Granville features 50 active stops across bus services, which are linked by 20 distinct routes delivering 931 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is highly convenient, with residents located an average of 130 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to the area's largely residential footprint, external commuting is typical, with private vehicle travel accounting for 84% and rail travel comprising 6%. Average vehicle availability is 1.3 per dwelling, while 28.8% of resident workers carried out their roles from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Bus services run at an overall frequency of 133 trips per day across the network, translating to an average of roughly 18 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.9% of residents in South Granville report no long-term health condition. 8.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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 assessments and mortality rates compiled by AreaSearch align South Granville's overall well-being close to national baselines, though common conditions show elevated incidence among older residents. Coverage under private health insurance is particularly low, encompassing roughly 45% of the populace (~2,876 people), whereas Greater Sydney registers 59.9% and the nationwide benchmark is 55.7%. The two primary chronic conditions reported by residents are diabetes, affecting 6.8%, and arthritis, impacting 6.3% of the community. In contrast, 75.9% of residents stated they were free from any ongoing medical conditions, higher than the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney.
Working-age adults display strong general health with minimal chronic issues. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.6% of the population (862 people), compared with 15.5% across Greater Sydney, though health metrics among this elderly cohort present specific difficulties despite performing below wider national ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
46.9% of South Granville residents were born overseas and 74.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Lebanese (27.8%) and Australian (10.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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South Granville showcases an exceptionally diverse demographic landscape, where 46.9% of residents were born overseas and 74.5% use a language other than English in their households. Islam represents the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 57.4% of South Granville residents compared with 6.8% across the Greater Sydney region. Parental country of birth statistics indicate that the three primary ancestral categories in South Granville are Other at 33.0% (versus 16.0% regionally), Lebanese at 27.8% (versus 2.6% regionally), and Australian at 10.9% (below the regional 17.8%). Divergences are also evident among other ethnic heritages: Vietnamese accounts for 1.6% (compared to 1.8% regionally), Korean represents 0.7% (against 1.1%), and Sri Lankan sits at 0.4% (relative to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Granville is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 29.5% 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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South Granville exhibits a younger age distribution than Greater Sydney overall. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 39.5% of residents are children and young adults (0 - 24), compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, while 26.8% are young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) against 31.4% regionally. The median age remains at 32 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 5 years lower than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during that Census (with the nationwide median at 38). Since the Census, the share of retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) expanded from 12.5% to an estimated 13.6%.
By 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among senior cohorts, projected to grow by 376 residents (44%) to 1,239.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for South Granville
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago 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 Aug 2025. | ||
| 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 — 138 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,829 at the 2021 Census → 6,342 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 (SAL13599). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.