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The median house price in Spring Farm (NSW) is $1.15m, with units at $1.15m. House values have moved 7.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Spring Farm (NSW) has an estimated 12,150 residents, up from 9,868 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,282 people, or 23.1%. Growth has averaged 6.0% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. 243 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 45.0% of that increase. That puts 1,910 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 Spring Farm (NSW) has an estimated resident count of around 12,150, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates with post-Census validated new addresses. Compared to the 9,868 people documented in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 2,282 people (23.1%). This calculation builds upon an estimated resident population of 12,117 established by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, alongside 243 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. The resulting population density stands at 1,910 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark evaluated across AreaSearch locations.
Achieving 23.1% growth since the 2021 census, the suburb of Spring Farm (NSW) outpaced both the broader state and the SA3 area (7.3%), establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner. Natural growth served as the primary contributor by accounting for roughly 45.0% of recent population additions, with positive contributions also registered across overseas migration and interstate migration. Population projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline year for each SA2 area, while NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 using 2021 as a base year are utilised for remaining locations. Age-cohort expansion rates from these series are extended across all locations for the period covering 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population growth in the suburb of Spring Farm (NSW) is projected to track above the national median, with aggregated SA2-level modelling pointing to an addition of 2,034 persons by 2041, representing a 16.5% overall gain over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
611 new dwellings have been approved in Spring Farm (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 122 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 82 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 77% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, 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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Residential building activity in Spring Farm averages approximately 122 approved dwellings annually according to AreaSearch analysis of ABS statistical data, with 30 approvals recorded so far in FY-25 and an estimated 611 residential properties approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). New residential supply has lagged demand substantially, as evidenced by an average of 7.5 people per year arriving for each new home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), generating competitive conditions and upward pricing pressure. The average expected construction cost for new dwellings sits at $402,000, which falls below regional norms and indicates comparatively affordable construction options.
Additionally, commercial development approvals totaling $511,000 have been logged this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential orientation of the area. On a per-person metric, Spring Farm records 123.0% more new residential building approvals than Greater Sydney, providing greater choice for purchasers even as broader construction volume has moderated over recent years. Recent building approvals consist of 77.0% detached dwellings alongside 23.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the low-density suburban landscape sought by buyers pursuing larger lots. This distribution marks a transition from the existing residential mix of 94.0% houses, reflecting tighter land availability, evolving lifestyle demands, and a requirement for diverse, affordable dwelling types. The presence of roughly 225 people per dwelling approval demonstrates ongoing capacity for expansion. Longer-term projections indicate that Spring Farm will add 2,001 residents by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current residential construction momentum is positioned to fulfill future housing requirements, supporting buyer choice and potentially enabling population expansion beyond projected levels.
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Development applications around Spring Farm (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Spring Farm (NSW), worth an estimated $752 million. A further 56 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.9 billion. 22 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and communities. 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 and strategic planning projects exert a major influence on local market dynamics. AreaSearch has identified 11 key infrastructure projects likely to shape the locality, including Evergreen Spring Farm, Springs Road/Macarthur Roundabout Upgrade, Elderslie Estate by Mirvac, and Spring Farm Riverside, which represent major works of relevance to the area.
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Evergreen Spring Farm
Evergreen is a thriving masterplanned residential community offering modern 3, 4, and 5 bedroom turnkey homes and land lots in Spring Farm. Originally comprising 850 lots across 62 hectares with plans for 885 dwellings, the development features family-friendly parks, walking trails, and excellent connectivity to schools, shopping centers, and transport links including the Hume Highway and nearby train stations. The community includes over 2 hectares of green open space and is located minutes from Narellan Town Centre and Camden.
Springs Road/Macarthur Roundabout Upgrade
Road infrastructure upgrade including construction of a new roundabout, stormwater drainage works, pavement construction, provision of shared pathway, reconstruction of traffic islands at the intersection of Macarthur Road and Camden Bypass exit, watermain adjustment, and landscaping works to improve local traffic flow and connectivity in the growing Spring Farm area.
Elderslie Village Centre
The Elderslie Village Centre is a planned neighbourhood retail and community hub under the Camden Council Elderslie Urban Release Area Masterplan. Situated at the corner of Lodges Road and Hilder Street, the proposed centre will deliver up to 2,500 sqm of retail and commercial floor space, including a supermarket, medical facilities, and specialty shops. The master-planned hub will feature civic plazas, open space connections, and integrated shop-top housing to support local residents.
Evergreen Spring Farm Masterplanned Community
Evergreen at Spring Farm is a masterplanned residential community delivered by AVJennings within the Camden growth corridor near Narellan. The estate comprises hundreds of detached dwellings, turn-key homes, and land lots supported by local parks, walking trails, and new road infrastructure. Civil works and staged residential construction continue across the precinct.
Studley Park House Redevelopment
Adaptive reuse of the state-heritage Studley Park House as a 5-room boutique hotel and function spaces, plus a new connected 44-key hotel building and four residential flat buildings (148 apartments). Works include remediation, demolition of dilapidated defence structures, new road access, landscaping, civil infrastructure and Community Title subdivision.
Spring Farm Riverside
A flagship masterplanned community by Cornish Group comprising 1,100 residential lots alongside the Nepean River, featuring elevated positions with views over Springs Lake and Razorback Mountain. The precinct includes 185 hectares of parklands with boardwalks, BBQ areas, playgrounds, and 24km of bike paths and walkways.
Elderslie Release Area (Greater Macarthur Growth Area)
Major greenfield residential release area within the Greater Macarthur Growth Area delivering around 1,800 homes together with parks, local roads and community infrastructure. Residential subdivisions continue to be developed by multiple builders and developers while Camden Council's Camden Valley Way and Liz Kernohan Drive upgrade is under construction to improve access, flood resilience and connectivity. The broader Greater Macarthur Growth Area remains a NSW Government priority growth area supporting long term housing and employment growth.
Camden Lakeside Stage 3 & 4 (Elderslie)
Final stages of the established Camden Lakeside golf course community, delivering premium residential lots overlooking the lake and fairways.
7,811 residents of Spring Farm (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 7,961. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 90.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% 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 8,972, about 74% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Spring Farm is characterized by a skilled resident workforce and strong employment in essential service industries, featuring an unemployment rate of just 1.9% and estimated employment growth of 7.4% over the past year based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents reached 7,811, while the local jobless rate sat 2.2% below the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney. Labour force participation reached an exceptional 90.5%, significantly above the 68.9% observed in Greater Sydney. Furthermore, 30.9% of local workers reported working from home during the Census, a figure subject to the context of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
Resident employment is concentrated primarily across health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction represents a major local specialization, capturing an employment share 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.2% of the workforce, lagging the 11.5% seen across Greater Sydney. The imbalance between Census working population numbers and the resident population highlights the suburb's residential focus and comparatively limited local job base. According to AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM data across broader statistical geographies, the year to March 2026 recorded a 7.4% increase in local employment alongside a 7.8% expansion in the labour pool, leading to a 0.4 percentage points rise in unemployment. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, employment and labour force totals each grew by 1.9%, accompanied by a marginal reduction in unemployment. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce trends. These five and ten-year models, applied against the local industry profile, suggest local employment growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, compared to national forecasts of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting calculation without local population projection adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Spring Farm (NSW) is $2,403 a week (about $125,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,118 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,710 a year against an average of $81,711. 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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Aggregated postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Spring Farm taxpayers recording a median income of $66,710 and an average income of $81,711, placing the suburb among the top-earning areas nationally compared to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $73,594 for median earnings and $90,144 for average earnings. Census findings indicate personal, family, and household earnings all place between the 86th and 87th percentiles across Australia.
The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket accounts for 46.0% of local earners (5,589 individuals), compared to 30.9% across the metropolitan area. Moreover, 31.1% of households generate weekly earnings above $3,000, underpinning strong consumer demand. Housing expenses absorb 20.7% of income, yet robust earnings maintain disposable income at the 80th percentile and place the community in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Spring Farm (NSW) had 3,205 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 63% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $510 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Spring Farm consisted of 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership accounted for 10.7% of properties, trailing the metropolitan rate, with mortgaged properties comprising 63.1% and rented dwellings making up 26.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,500, higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427 and substantially above the national level of $1,863. Median weekly rent stood at $510, outpacing both the Sydney metro average of $470 and the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Spring Farm (NSW) counted 3,205 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,946 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local household structure is predominantly family-oriented, with family households comprising 86.3% of all occupied residences, consisting of couples with children (48.5%), couples without children (24.3%), and single parent families (12.8%). Non-family households represent 13.7% of dwellings, including lone person households at 11.8% and group households at 1.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.0% of adults in Spring Farm (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 15.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 856 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 998 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 levels show that 23.0% of Spring Farm residents hold tertiary qualifications, trailing the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0% and highlighting scope for educational development. Within higher education, Bachelor degrees account for 15.8%, postgraduate qualifications represent 5.2%, and graduate diplomas comprise 2.0%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 42.5% of people aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (29.6%) and advanced diplomas (12.9%). Participation across educational institutions is substantial, with 31.1% of the population enrolled in formal study. This student cohort comprises 12.3% attending primary school, 6.3% in secondary education, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Spring Farm (NSW) reaches 34 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 460 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 Spring Farm includes 34 active bus stops connected by 10 separate routes that generate 461 passenger trips on a weekly basis. Accessibility is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 258 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburban residential character of the area, private vehicle transport dominates outbound commuter journeys at 93%, with vehicle ownership averaging 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional benchmark. Additionally, 30.9% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, a measure influenced by prevailing COVID-19 circumstances. Transit services provide an average frequency of 65 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.4% of residents in Spring Farm (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Spring Farm reflect favorable community health conditions based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality metrics and chronic illness incidence across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance coverage extends to approximately 59% of residents (7,191 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, affecting 8.3 and 7.9% of the local population respectively, whereas 76.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney rate of 74.6%. The working-age cohort exhibits favorable health metrics with limited chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over account for 7.0% of the community (850 people), below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, and local seniors achieve above-average health results consistent with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Spring Farm (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 82.6% of residents, with 15.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.3%) and English (23.6%). 3.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Spring Farm reflects solid cultural diversity, with 17.4% of residents born overseas and 15.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 56.2% of the local community, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental country of birth, the primary reported ancestries in Spring Farm are Australian at 28.3% (exceeding the regional level of 17.8%), English at 23.6%, and Other at 11.3%. Several specific ancestral groups show higher representation than regional averages, including Maltese at 1.8% (vs 1.0%), Spanish at 0.9% (vs 0.6%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Spring Farm (NSW) is 31, younger than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 28.8% 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 profile of Spring Farm is primarily composed of working-age adults and young families. Estimates updated to August 2026 indicate that 38.1% of the population consists of children and young adults (0 - 24), compared with 30.4% across Greater Sydney, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 7.0%, well below the regional proportion of 15.5%. The estimated median age stands at 31, rising from 30 at the 2021 Census, which remains 6 years younger than the Greater Sydney Census median of 37 and below the national Census median of 38.
Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) decreased from 40.1% to an estimated 38.6%, driven largely by the 25 to 34 cohort falling from 23.0% to an estimated 18.3%, while the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 17.1% to 20.3% as existing residents aged in place. Looking toward 2041, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) are projected to record the largest numerical increase, adding 999 (50%) to reach 3,016, while retiree and elderly cohorts will see the fastest relative growth, rising 82% to 1,547, contrasting with an anticipated reduction in young to middle aged adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Spring Farm (NSW)
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 | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 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 — 243 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,868 at the 2021 Census → 12,150 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 (SAL13628). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.