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The median house price in South Hurstville is $2.18m, with units at $985k. House values have moved 7.1% a year compounded over five years.
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South Hurstville has an estimated 6,130 residents, up from 5,221 at the 2021 Census — a change of 909 people, or 17.4%. Growth has averaged 2.9% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. 121 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 95.0% of that increase. That puts 6,010 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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Based on demographic assessments of ABS statistics and new residential locations confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of South Hurstville has a population estimated at approximately 6,130 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 909 people (17.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,221 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 6,112, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 121 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level corresponds to a density of 6,009 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top 10% of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 17.4% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA4 region (6.5%) and the state, positioning the locality as a regional growth leader. Population growth was mostly fueled by arrivals from abroad, which accounted for approximately 95.0% of the overall population gains in recent periods. ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch. In cases where SA2 areas lack this coverage, NSW State Government SA2 projections published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Demographic growth projections by age bracket from these files are also used to project trends from years 2032 to 2041. Based on these expected demographic transformations, the suburb of South Hurstville is anticipated to experience population growth exceeding the median of areas tracked by AreaSearch, with an expected gain of 971 persons by 2041 based on combined SA2 projections, representing a total expansion of 15.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
171 new dwellings have been approved in South Hurstville over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, 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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According to building approval figures from the ABS compiled for the area, the suburb of South Hurstville averages roughly 34 new residential approvals annually, amounting to a total of 171 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 20 approvals have been logged. With an average of 4.8 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand outstrips new supply, which commonly spurs price escalation and intensifies buyer competition, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $644,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium projects.
Additionally, commercial approvals of $124,000 have been logged this financial year, reinforcing the residential focus of local activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of South Hurstville shows 66.0% higher development activity per capita, offering purchasers a wide selection of choices, even though construction pace has slowed recently. Recent building starts consist of 38.0% detached houses and 62.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward high-density options provides lower-cost options and draws downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 286 people per dwelling approval, the suburb of South Hurstville represents a growing market. Looking forward, the suburb of South Hurstville is anticipated to add 953 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. With current construction rates, new housing supply is projected to easily accommodate demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting expansion beyond current demographic forecasts.
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 74 current infrastructure and development projects close to South Hurstville, worth an estimated $12.7 billion. 12 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development plans are among the most critical influences on property trends. In total, 12 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the locality. Key initiatives include Horizon Hurstville, Lotus Residence Hurstville, Allen & George South Hurstville, and the Sydney Metro - Future Sydenham to Hurstville Extension, with details of the most significant works listed below.
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282 Forest Road Commercial Building
Approved commercial building development at 282 Forest Road, Hurstville. No reliable evidence was found that the project has commenced construction or reached completion. The site forms part of the ongoing commercial renewal of the Forest Road corridor within the Hurstville strategic centre.
Horizon Hurstville
Horizon Hurstville is the final building in the Beyond masterplanned precinct at Kempt Field, delivering 179 one, two and three bedroom apartments above a mixed-use residential and retail setting. The project is delivered by The One Collection with Masscon involvement and DKO Architecture design, with resident amenities including gym, sauna, meditation deck, games room, social lounge and landscaped courtyards. The precinct includes an operating Woolworths supermarket and the planned St Clair Lane retail laneway. Sales remain active and completion is expected in late 2026.
Landmark Square Precinct (53-75 Forest Road)
Known as the Landmark Square Precinct, this urban renewal project involves the rezoning and redevelopment of a prominent site into a high-density mixed-use hub. The approved planning proposal allows for building heights up to 65 metres (approximately 20 storeys) and includes approximately 254 to 273 residential apartments, a hotel at the corner of Forest Road and Durham Street, and over 3,000 sqm of retail and commercial space. The project aims to establish a unique 'Eastern Bookend' for the Hurstville City Centre.
Lotus Residence Hurstville
A $120 million luxury residential development by TQM Design & Construct featuring 126 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments across two buildings connected by a podium (including one 13-storey tower and lower-rise elements). Includes premium Miele appliances, engineered stone benchtops, Parisi fixtures, private balconies, ground-floor retail/commercial spaces, two levels of basement parking, communal rooftop gardens with BBQ facilities, and Sydney's first resident-only private pet playground with dog park and grooming amenities. Located in the heart of Hurstville CBD, 7 minutes' walk to Hurstville Station and 5 minutes to Westfield Hurstville.
Metro Centre
A mixed-use development on the former Bing Lee site comprising a 14-storey high-rise with 219 residential apartments above ground-floor retail. The site was rezoned to B4 Mixed Use under Hurstville LEP Amendment No.13 (gazetted February 2019), with a maximum building height of 46.5 metres. A Voluntary Planning Agreement with Georges River Council includes a monetary contribution and dedication of land for road widening along the Forest Road frontage. Subsequent modifications (MOD2023/0151 and MOD2024/0156) refined the building footprint, facade, internal layout and unit mix.Construction is expected to commence following final determination of MOD2024/0156.
Treacys Place
13-storey residential development at 33-35 Treacy Street by Wynn Construction Group with Stanisic Architects. Features 41 apartments with rooftop terrace, winter gardens, and views to Botany Bay and Sydney CBD.
324-330 Railway Parade Carlton Development
Mixed use development including residential apartments and ground floor commercial/retail space. $8.4 million six-storey mixed-use development featuring 23 units (17 two-bedroom, 6 one-bedroom) plus ground floor commercial space. Located opposite Carlton train station with excellent transport connectivity. Development application approved by local council for comprehensive redevelopment of the site.
9 Gloucester Road Mixed-Use Development
DA-approved 6-18 storey mixed-use development comprising 349 apartments, 4,620sqm of commercial space, and 453 basement car spaces across 36,669sqm GFA. Currently offered for sale.
3,623 residents of South Hurstville are employed, from a labour force of 3,734. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 71.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% 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 4,646, about 76% 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 suburb of South Hurstville possesses a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services, a low unemployment rate of 3.0%, and an estimated job growth of 6.0% over the previous year, according to aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,623 residents are employed, which places the local unemployment rate 1.2% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is standard at 71.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census records show that a substantial 40.9% of residents worked from home, although this should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment fields for residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical roles. The suburb of South Hurstville displays a pronounced concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where the employment share is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for only 9.4% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The highly residential character of the suburb of South Hurstville seems to limit local job opportunities, as shown by comparing the count of local workers against the resident labor force. Analysis of SALM and ABS data from broader statistical areas indicates that during the year to March 2026, local employment grew by 6.0% and the labor force expanded by 6.5%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand within the suburb of South Hurstville. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local employment distribution suggests the suburb of South Hurstville's employment should grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this weighting extrapolation is illustrative and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in South Hurstville is $1,867 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $721 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,976 a year against an average of $69,374. The average runs 48% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 income records for the postcode area aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal a median income of $46,976 and an average of $69,374 in the suburb of South Hurstville. This is slightly higher than the national average, though below Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $51,824 for median income and $76,533 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates household income sits at the 57th percentile ($1,867 weekly), while personal earnings are at the 32nd percentile.
The largest cohort of earners comprises 33.2% of residents (2,035 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, resembling the wider metropolitan area where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Expensive housing costs absorb 18.2% of income, yet solid overall earnings place disposable income at the 55th percentile, with the area's SEIFA income score landing in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
South Hurstville had 1,742 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 50% detached houses and 27% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,383 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of South Hurstville consisted of 49.5% separate houses and 50.4% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other configurations), compared to Sydney metro's distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in the suburb of South Hurstville was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 35.6%, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (34.3%) or rented (30.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,383 was lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, whereas the median weekly rent of $500 was higher than the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of South Hurstville are far higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Hurstville counted 1,742 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,045 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 74.6% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children (39.2%), couples without children (19.7%), and single parent families (13.8%). Non-family households account for the remaining 25.4%, with lone person households representing 22.5% and group living situations making up 3.1%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.0% of adults in South Hurstville hold a university qualification, including 22.5% with a bachelor degree and 9.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 14.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 217 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,129 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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University qualification rates in the suburb of South Hurstville stand at 34.0%, slightly under the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%, showing a relatively competitive educational profile. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational training is common, with 26.8% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (14.9%). A high proportion of residents are currently studying, with 29.0% enrolled in formal education programs. Within this cohort, 9.0% attend primary schools, 8.0% are in secondary schools, and 6.1% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in South Hurstville reaches 31 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of local transit options shows 31 active public transport stops operating in the suburb of South Hurstville, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 13 distinct routes, which accommodate 1,116 passenger journeys weekly. Accessibility is very high, with residents living an average of 109 meters from the closest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb of South Hurstville, most workers travel out of the area, with private cars being the dominant transit mode at 76%, followed by trains at 14% and walking at 5%. The average vehicle ownership rate is 1.2 per household.
A high 40.9% of residents worked from home (2021 Census; likely influenced by temporary COVID-19 settings). Public transport services average 159 daily runs across all active routes, which represents approximately 36 weekly departures per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.3% of residents in South Hurstville report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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 indicate favorable outcomes across the suburb of South Hurstville, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, with lower rates of common health conditions observed in both younger and older populations. Private health insurance coverage is solid, held by approximately 54% of the population (~3,332 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most prevalent medical diagnoses locally, affecting 5.7 and 4.7% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 77.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The suburb of South Hurstville has 17.7% of its population aged 65 and over (1,085 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Seniors in the area enjoy positive health profiles, with national rankings aligning closely with the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.9% of South Hurstville residents were born overseas and 61.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 93% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (29.9%) and English (11.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of South Hurstville is one of the most culturally diverse locations nationally, with 48.9% of residents born outside Australia and 61.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 47.0% of the local population. Buddhism displays the most pronounced regional divergence, representing 5.5% of the local population compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parentage and ancestry, the three largest groups in the suburb of South Hurstville are Chinese at 29.9% of the population (much higher than the regional average of 8.4%), Other at 11.2%, and English at 11.0% (substantially lower than the regional average of 19.0%).
There are also notable concentrations of other background groups, with Greek ancestry at 6.9% (vs 1.9% regionally), Lebanese at 5.7% (vs 2.6% regionally), and Croatian at 1.7% (vs 0.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Hurstville is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.0% 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 39 in the suburb of South Hurstville is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and very close to the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age group is overrepresented at 11.4% compared to Greater Sydney, while children aged 5 - 14 are underrepresented at 10.3%. Post-2021 Census figures indicate a younger shift, with the median age falling 1.0 years to 39 from 40. Notable growth occurred in the 25 to 34 age bracket (rising to 16.4% from 13.0%) and the 35 to 44 cohort (growing to 15.8% from 13.9%).
Conversely, the 45 to 54 group declined to 11.9% from 13.8%, and the 5 to 14 cohort fell to 10.3% from 12.2%. By 2041, the age structure is projected to shift, led by a 67% increase in the 75 to 84 cohort (adding 242 people to reach 604 from 361). Seniors aged 65+ are expected to account for 61% of the overall population increase, highlighting regional aging. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 group is projected to remain virtually flat, growing by 1% (5 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for South Hurstville
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 121 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,221 at the 2021 Census → 6,130 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 (SAL13603). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.