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The median house price in Springwood (NSW) is $1.12m, with units at $830k. House values have moved 5.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Springwood (NSW) has an estimated 8,730 residents, up from 8,423 at the 2021 Census — a change of 307 people, or 3.6%. That puts 450 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 Springwood (NSW) has an estimated population of roughly 8,730, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS demographic updates and newly validated post-Census addresses. Compared to the 8,423 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 307 people (3.6%). The calculation incorporates an AreaSearch resident estimate of 8,719 following the latest ABS ERP release in June 2025, alongside 38 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. The suburb maintains a density of 450 persons per square kilometer, offering generous space per resident as well as capacity for future expansion.
Outpacing the SA3 area (1.6%), the 3.6% gain in the suburb of Springwood (NSW) since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional growth leader. This demographic uplift was overwhelmingly supported by overseas migration, which generated around 97.0% of total recent population additions. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections using 2022 as a base year for each SA2 area, while applying 2022 NSW State Government projections (base year 2021) for locations not covered. From 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are extended across all districts. Future projections place the suburb of Springwood (NSW) within the lower quartile of nationwide expansion, with SA2-level aggregates estimating an increase of 205 persons by 2041, representing a 16 years total rise of 2.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
99 new dwellings have been approved in Springwood (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Springwood generates an average of approximately 19 new residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 99 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 9 approved to date in FY-25. Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), inbound migration averaged 1.7 people per year for every dwelling constructed, demonstrating a balanced market with stable fundamentals. However, demand has intensified across the past 2 financial years to 7.7 people per dwelling, reflecting a tightening residential supply.
Average construction values for new builds stand at $427,000, aligning with regional norms, while $14.4 million in commercial building approvals registered this financial year highlights ongoing commercial investment. Building activity in Springwood exceeds Greater Sydney benchmarks, registering 28.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period to support buyer selection and local property values, even as construction rates have tempered lately. Simultaneously, building volumes track below national averages, highlighting the established urban footprint and local planning constraints. Detached houses constitute 84.0% of recent construction while townhouses or apartments make up 16.0%, reinforcing the low-density landscape and appealing to buyers pursuing space. An estimated ratio of 753 people per approved dwelling underscores the modest pace of local development. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Springwood is projected to expand by 194 residents by 2041. Given prevailing development trends, residential construction is well positioned to satisfy demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling demographic growth beyond current estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Springwood (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Springwood (NSW), worth an estimated $42 million. A further 17 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.17 billion. 4 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, sports & recreation and residential development. 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 delivery and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Woolworths Springwood Supermarket, Springwood District Library Redevelopment, Springwood Town Centre Rejuvenation, and Rail Infrastructure Upgrades - Springwood Station, with key initiatives detailed below.
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Woolworths Springwood Supermarket
Development of a new full-line Woolworths supermarket (3,489 sqm) and complementary specialty retail tenancy on the corner of Macquarie Road and Raymond Road in central Springwood. The project includes direct-to-boot facilities, lower ground and rooftop parking (159 spaces), new vehicular and pedestrian access, landscaping and public domain upgrades, and restoration and integration of the heritage-listed Oriental Hotel. The Sydney Western City Planning Panel granted development approval unanimously on 6 November 2025. The project team is now working through detailed conditions with Blue Mountains City Council.Construction is expected to take 15 to 18 months once commenced, with a possible start in 2026.
Springwood District Library Redevelopment
Redevelopment and expansion of Springwood Library into a modern, light filled district library with full height glazing to the south facade, new reading and study areas, meeting rooms, an accessible lift and an upgraded customer service area within the Springwood community and cultural precinct.
Springwood Town Centre Rejuvenation
Street and public domain upgrade delivering elements of the Springwood Town Centre Masterplan along Macquarie Road. Works funded through the Western Parkland City Liveability Program under the Western Sydney City Deal upgraded three key pedestrian crossings, formalised parking, renewed guttering and garden beds, and added new planting and seating to create a safer and more attractive high street that supports local businesses. Construction commenced in late 2020 and was completed in 2021, improving access to the railway station, shops and community facilities in the town centre.
Rail Infrastructure Upgrades - Springwood Station
Upgrades and modifications to rail infrastructure at Springwood Station as part of Transport for NSWs Rail Infrastructure Upgrades program supporting the Mariyung and Regional Rail fleets. Works have included cable route installation within the station precinct, platform and track adjustments, and associated signalling and infrastructure changes along the Springwood to Lithgow corridor so the wider Mariyung intercity trains can operate safely on the Blue Mountains Line.
Springwood Tennis Club Upgrade
Upgrade of Springwood Tennis Club in Springwood, NSW, delivered by Blue Mountains City Council with NSW Government Female Friendly Community Sport Facilities and Lighting Upgrades funding. The project replaced outdated floodlights with modern LED lighting, upgraded two courts to hardcourt surfacing and improved female friendly, accessible amenities to create a safer and more inclusive community sport facility.
Rail Infrastructure Upgrades - Blue Mountains Line (Blaxland to Linden Stations)
The NSW Government is upgrading and modifying rail infrastructure at Blaxland, Warrimoo, Valley Heights, Springwood, Faulconbridge, and Linden stations on the Blue Mountains Line. Works form part of the broader Rail Infrastructure Upgrades project to accommodate the new Mariyung intercity fleet, and include platform modifications, stopping marker adjustments, lighting upgrades, and signalling works. Construction is actively underway at multiple locations as of 2025-2026, with the Mariyung trains having entered passenger service on the Blue Mountains Line in October 2025.
Blaxland Landfill Cell Expansion
Multi-million-dollar expansion of the Blaxland Resource Recovery and Waste Management Facility with a new, fully lined landfill cell and associated infrastructure. The new cell, which officially opened its first stage in June 2025, is expected to provide 15 to 20 years of local, environmentally responsible capacity for non-recyclable waste management, extending the facility's life and supporting the community's Towards Zero Waste Strategy 2022-2031. Other site improvements have included groundwater protection works, a new leachate pump station, a diversion pipeline for Cripple Creek waters, and upgrades to resource recovery and customer facilities.
Blaxland Town Centre Upgrade
The upgrade is a grant-funded project and a short-term priority in the Blaxland Masterplan, focused on revitalizing the Station Street pedestrian mall. Improvements include new paving, upgraded seating and lighting, tree plantings and landscaping with water-sensitive design, a new central town square, public art, and improved signage and wayfinding. The project aims to create a vibrant, accessible, and social space in the heart of Blaxland. The Masterplan, updated in 2024, also provides a framework for other infrastructure renewal and future planning controls to stimulate economic investment and deliver additional housing in the town centre.
4,398 residents of Springwood (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 4,495. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 60.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,312, about 84% 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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Springwood features a highly qualified labor force with strong concentrations in essential services and an unemployment rate of merely 2.2%, according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregates. As of March 2026, 4,398 residents are employed, and the local unemployment rate sits 2.0% below the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, while local labor force participation of 60.4% trails Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records show that 45.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Local employment is concentrated primarily in education & training, health care & social assistance, and public administration & safety.
The area displays a notable specialization in education & training, where its workforce proportion is 2.1 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical sectors are comparatively small, engaging 6.9% of local workers versus 11.5% in Greater Sydney. Census comparisons between local resident workers and local jobs point to a limited volume of employment within the immediate area. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data shows that in the year to March 2026, Springwood experienced a 3.5% contraction in the labor force and a 3.4% decline in employment, leading to a 0.2 percentage points reduction in the unemployment rate. Conversely, Greater Sydney registered a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% expansion in its labor force alongside a minor decrease. National projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide forward-looking context for local workforce demand over five and ten-year timeframes. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with sector-level outcomes varying widely. Applying these industry growth rates to the local employment structure suggests Springwood could see employment gains of 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighting calculation that excludes localized demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Springwood (NSW) is $1,778 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $855 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,012 a year against an average of $67,183. 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 that Springwood recorded a median taxpayer income of $55,012 and an average taxpayer income of $67,183. These figures align closely with national benchmarks, while sitting below the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $60,689 (median) and $74,116 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and personal measures, Census income levels in Springwood sit near the 55th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 31.0% of residents (2,706 individuals) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 band, matching the wider regional proportion of 30.9%.
Although housing costs account for 15.2% of income, overall earnings place disposable income at the 53rd percentile, with the area ranking in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Springwood (NSW) had 3,286 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 6% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,143 a month. Rent absorbs 22.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, housing stock in Springwood consisted of 82.1% houses and 17.9% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and other categories), compared with 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metro area. Full home ownership was elevated at 41.7%, comfortably outperforming metropolitan levels, while remaining residences were mortgaged (39.9%) or rented (18.4%). Median monthly mortgage repayments stood at $2,143, well below the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, and median weekly rent was $400 compared to the metropolitan figure of $470. On a national scale, Springwood's mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the nationwide level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Springwood (NSW) counted 3,286 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of households at 69.1%, made up of couples with children (29.8%), couples without children (29.4%), and single parent families (9.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.9%, comprising lone person households (29.1%) and group households (1.8%). The median household size is 2.4 people, tracking below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.6% of adults in Springwood (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 21.4% with a bachelor degree and 9.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 22.8% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,092 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,075 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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Springwood displays strong educational credentials, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, outpacing both the SA4 region (23.9%) and Australia (30.4%). This academic profile provides a solid foundation for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor qualifications represent 21.4% of attainment, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Furthermore, technical and trade qualifications are widely held, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (22.8%). Current participation in study is strong, with 26.2% of the local population engaged in formal education.
This proportion comprises 8.8% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 4.7% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Springwood (NSW) reaches 105 stops on 89 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Springwood includes 105 active transport stops spanning rail and bus networks. A total of 89 individual routes operate across these stops, generating 1,878 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is rated as good, with residents situated an average distance of 204 meters from their nearest transit stop. Commuting patterns reflect an outward flow from this residential hub, with car travel dominating at 88% and rail accounting for 6%. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 per dwelling, surpassing regional figures. Census records from 2021 showed 45.3% of workers operating from home, which may capture pandemic-related circumstances.
Transit services deliver an average of 268 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 17 weekly trips per stop. The corresponding map highlights the 100 nearest stops surrounding the geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
60.3% of residents in Springwood (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 7.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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 compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and chronic conditions highlight notable health considerations in Springwood, with common ailments present across the population and slightly higher among older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage stands at approximately 54% of the population (~4,670 people), slightly above the typical SA2 area but below the Greater Sydney level of 59.9%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues locally, recorded among 10.6 and 10.3% of residents respectively, while 60.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age residents experience higher than average rates of chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over account for 28.2% of the population (2,461 people), exceeding the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health challenges among seniors remain elevated locally, though their national standing is comparatively better than that of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Springwood (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 82.6% of residents, with 6.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.6%) and Australian (26.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Springwood is comparatively low, with 82.6% of residents born in Australia, 93.3% holding Australian citizenship, and 94.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 53.4% of the population. The most prominent relative divergence occurs in Judaism, which represents 0.1% of residents locally compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Ancestry data based on parents' country of birth identifies English as the largest heritage group in Springwood at 30.6%, notably above the regional rate of 19.0%. Australian ancestry follows at 26.9% compared to 17.8% regionally, alongside Irish ancestry at 10.8%.
Distinct variations also appear across other backgrounds, with Scottish heritage comprising 9.8% locally (against 4.8% regionally), Polish at 1.0% (versus 0.6%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Springwood (NSW) is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 18.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure of the suburb of Springwood (NSW) reflects an established lifestyle and retirement community. As at August 2026, seniors aged 65+ comprise 28.2% of residents compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 account for 19.5% relative to the regional share of 31.4%. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 48 as at August 2026, unchanged from the 2021 Census, exceeding the Greater Sydney Census median of 37 by 11 years and the national Census median of 38. The 65+ demographic has expanded from 26.7% at the Census to an estimated 28.2%.
Projections to 2041 indicate older cohorts will drive future growth, adding 708 residents (29%) to reach 3,170, while younger adult cohorts and children are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Springwood (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 5 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 38 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,423 at the 2021 Census → 8,730 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 (SAL13644). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.