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The median house price in St Helens Park is $950k, with units at $658k. House values have moved 6.0% a year compounded over five years.
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St Helens Park has an estimated 6,596 residents, down from 6,647 at the 2021 Census. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 95% of areas nationally. That puts 1,278 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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According to ABS population updates for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the resident population in the suburb of St Helens Park is estimated to be approximately 6,596 as of May 2026. This indicates a decline of 51 individuals (0.8%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,647 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 6,573 estimated by AreaSearch after examining the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and incorporating an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population level yields a density ratio of 1,278 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Natural growth was the primary driver of population expansion in the area, accounting for approximately 59.0% of all population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this information, AreaSearch implements the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline year. Age group growth rates derived from these datasets are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest growth will fall in the lower quartile of national areas, with the suburb of St Helens Park projected to add 298 residents by 2041 based on these aggregated SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 4.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
119 new dwellings have been approved in St Helens Park over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That is 3.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics compiled from statistical area data, St Helens Park has seen an average of approximately 23 new residential approvals each year, totaling an estimated 119 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and a single approval during FY-26 so far. Even with a declining population, construction rates have remained appropriate in relative terms, presenting favorable conditions for purchasers, with new housing units constructed at an average cost of $364,000. Additionally, commercial approvals this financial year stand at $1.1 million, pointing to a low level of commercial development.
St Helens Park records approximately half the rate of new dwelling approvals per capita compared to Greater Sydney, positioning it in the 23rd percentile of areas evaluated nationwide. This indicates relatively restricted choices for buyers while reinforcing demand for pre-existing houses. This volume of building activity is also below the national average, reflecting the established state of the local market and highlighting potential planning restrictions. New construction consists of 84.0% detached houses and 16.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the suburban character of the neighborhood with a focus on family properties designed for those wanting space. The area averages roughly 692 residents for each dwelling approval, highlighting a mature property market. Projections for the future indicate that St Helens Park will add 275 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. With current construction rates, the incoming supply of housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting expansion beyond existing demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside St Helens Park, worth an estimated $2.8 billion. A further 57 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.3 billion. 14 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, 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 updates, major regional projects, and planning changes have a significant effect on real estate performance. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 5 projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Key developments include the Kerridge Release Area (Ambarvale South), the Greater Macarthur Transit Corridor, Gilead Stage Two, and the Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre Upgrades, with the accompanying index outlining the most significant projects.
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Gilead Stage Two
Gilead Stage Two is a major urban renewal project within the Greater Macarthur Growth Area. Following the rezoning approval in late 2023, the project is set to deliver approximately 3,300 new homes, a primary school, a local village centre, and extensive public open space. A significant feature of the development is the preservation of 247 hectares of land for environmental protection, which includes vital koala corridors. The project is being delivered in phases, with the initial 600 lots progressing while the remaining 2,700 are linked to the completion of essential wastewater infrastructure upgrades in the region.
Greater Macarthur Transit Corridor
The Greater Macarthur Transit Corridor (GMTC) is a planned road providing critical public transport links, including dedicated rapid bus lanes, to connect West Appin, Gilead, Macarthur, and Campbelltown. It is designed to support the Greater Macarthur Growth Area and will be delivered in stages to provide convenient, safe, and reliable travel while minimizing future traffic congestion.
Newbrook Shopping Village Redevelopment
Proposed redevelopment of the existing 15,600 sqm Newbrook Shopping Village (formerly Airds Village) into a modern neighbourhood hub. As of late 2025, the site was offered for sale via EOI to capitalise on value-add repositioning plans, including a new 3,230 sqm supermarket and a DA-approved childcare facility for 43 places. The project is a central component of the Newbrook masterplanned community, which is delivering 2,100 new dwellings by late 2026. Current surrounding works include the Towner Avenue extension and the realignment of Riverside Drive to improve precinct connectivity.
Raith Bradbury Development
Residential development project in Bradbury featuring the refurbishment of the heritage-listed Raith House into a childcare centre and the construction of approximately 45 medium-density dwellings, including townhouses and apartments. The project aims to provide affordable housing options while preserving the historical significance and suburban character of the area through sensitive design and landscaping.
Stockland Figtree Hill
Stockland Figtree Hill is a 216-hectare masterplanned community in Gilead, southwest Sydney, developed by the Stockland Supalai Residential Communities Partnership following Stockland's 2023 joint acquisition of the project from Lendlease. Designed as an all-electric precinct, it will deliver approximately 1,700 homes in its current scope, forming part of a broader vision for the Gilead growth area where a separate rezoning approved in 2025 allows for up to 3,300 additional homes, a new town centre and school over the next 10-15 years.Over one-third of the site is dedicated to green open space and conservation. Active construction includes residential land release stages and a $170 million safety upgrade to Appin Road, featuring koala-protection infrastructure such as underpasses and exclusion fencing, being delivered by Stockland in three phases over three to four years.
Ambarvale Place Masterplan & Redevelopment
A Council-led masterplan to revitalise the Ambarvale local centre including a new community hub, upgraded library facilities, youth and family services, public domain improvements, and potential mixed-use residential and retail development around the existing shopping precinct at Woodhouse Drive.
Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre Upgrades
Upgrade of the Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre including an extension to the grandstand with additional seating, new shade structures, renovation and modernization of the cafe, and associated facility improvements. Construction commenced in July 2026 and is funded through the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.
Greater Macarthur Growth Area
The Greater Macarthur Growth Area is a NSW state-led strategic planning project spanning the Glenfield to Macarthur urban renewal corridor and major land release precincts at Gilead, Appin, and North Appin. The initiative targets up to 18,000 new homes in established urban zones and up to 40,000 new homes in greenfield precincts, alongside 40,000 local jobs over a 30-year timeframe. Draft plans for the Appin and North Appin precincts underwent public exhibition, supported by a dwelling cap tied to staged wastewater, water, and road infrastructure delivery.
3,449 residents of St Helens Park are employed, from a labour force of 3,730. Unemployment sits at 7.5%, with participation at 73.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,855, 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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St Helens Park features a balanced labor force spanning white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 7.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.3% over the prior year, based on AreaSearch aggregates of statistical area figures. As of March 2026, 3,449 local residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 3.4% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, showing potential for labor market improvement. Workforce participation is relatively typical, standing at 73.2% compared to 69.1% for Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a notable 27.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community displays a distinct job specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share that is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, employing only 3.8% of the St Helens Park workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The ratio of the Census working population to the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are limited. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical regions, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 5.3% and the labor force expand by 6.4%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This differs from Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force grew by 1.9%, and the unemployment rate decreased slightly. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand within St Helens Park. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different industries. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the employment composition of St Helens Park indicates that local employment will grow by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in St Helens Park is $1,850 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $794 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,696 a year against an average of $65,071. 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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According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of St Helens Park recorded a median income of $56,696 and an average income of $65,071. These figures are below the national averages and compare to median and average levels of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates stand at roughly $62,547 for the median and $71,786 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in St Helens Park near the 51st percentile nationwide.
The statistics reveal that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket contains 42.3% of the community (2,790 residents), mirroring the broader metropolitan region where 30.9% of the population falls into this range. High housing costs account for 18.4% of total income, but solid earnings still leave disposable income at the 53rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Helens Park had 2,143 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 1% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,966 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in St Helens Park at the time of the latest Census consisted of 89.4% detached houses and 10.6% other dwelling types like townhouses, apartments, or alternative structures, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in St Helens Park lagged behind the Sydney metropolitan average, sitting at 21.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (49.2%) or renters (29.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,966 was considerably below the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $400 compared to the Sydney metro average of $470.
On a national level, monthly mortgage payments in St Helens Park exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Helens Park counted 2,143 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 81.8%, consisting of 40.5% couples with children, 20.4% couples without children, and 19.5% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 18.2% of households, with single-person households representing 16.0% and group households making up 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.3% of adults in St Helens Park hold a university qualification, including 10.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 76% of areas nationally. A further 27.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 640 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 953 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 present a challenge in the area, with university graduation rates of 15.3% sitting considerably below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This situation offers an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 37.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 27.3%. Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 31.1% of the population currently participating in formal study.
This comprises 11.8% of residents in primary school, 8.9% in secondary school, and 3.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in St Helens Park reaches 44 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 analysis identifies 44 active passenger stops within St Helens Park, all consisting of bus services. These stops host 17 separate routes that combine to provide 1,127 weekly trips. Local transit access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 152 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the neighborhood, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 89% and trains used by 6% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 cars per home, which is above the regional average.
A significant 27.8% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency averages 161 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 25 weekly passenger trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.5% of residents in St Helens Park report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments point to notable challenges in St Helens Park, based on AreaSearch's analysis of mortality figures and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with common ailments appearing across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly above the average SA2 region, representing approximately 53% of the population (about 3,474 residents), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 9.4% and 8.2% of the population respectively, while 68.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents of working age exhibit higher-than-average rates of chronic illnesses. The area has 10.8% of its population aged 65 and older (712 individuals), which is below the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health profiles for older residents show some difficulties, with national standings generally matching those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
St Helens Park is largely Australian-born, at 75.7% of residents, with 24.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (25.5%) and English (22.5%). 4.2% 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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St Helens Park exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most local real estate markets, with 24.3% of residents born outside Australia and 24.2% using a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 57.2% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious representation above the norm is Islam, which accounts for 6.6% of residents, compared to 6.8% across the Greater Sydney region. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birth countries, the three largest groups in St Helens Park are Australian at 25.5% (substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%), English at 22.5%, and Other at 14.2%.
There are also distinct differences in the concentration of other ethnic backgrounds, with Samoan backgrounds overrepresented at 1.8% of the local population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 0.7% (compared to 0.6%), and Maltese at 1.2% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Helens Park is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 28.3% 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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With a median age of 33, St Helens Park is notably younger than Greater Sydney's median of 37 and sits well below the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Sydney region, St Helens Park has a larger proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 (15.5%) but fewer residents in the 65 to 74 age bracket (6.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 increased from 2.6% to 3.6%, whereas the cohort aged under 5 declined from 7.9% to 7.2%. Population projections for 2041 suggest notable demographic transitions, with the 45 to 54 age group expected to experience the highest growth rate of 15%, adding 126 residents to reach a total of 951, while the cohorts aged under 5 and 5 to 14 are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Helens Park
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 3 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,647 at the 2021 Census → 6,596 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 (SAL13652). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.