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The median house price in St Ives (NSW) is $3.45m, with units at $1.11m. House values have moved 4.2% a year compounded over five years.
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St Ives (NSW) has an estimated 19,661 residents, up from 18,384 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,277 people, or 6.9%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 124 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 1,375 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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In the suburb of St Ives (NSW), the population is estimated at roughly 19,661 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS updates and post-Census validated address counts. This represents an addition of 1,277 people (6.9%) relative to the 18,384 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this trajectory by referencing an estimated resident base of 19,580 drawn from the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 124 validated new addresses added following the Census date. St Ives displays a population density of 1,374 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than typical national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 6.9% expansion in the suburb of St Ives (NSW) since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 area (4.5%) as well as the SA4 region, positioning it at the forefront of local growth. Net overseas migration served as essentially the singular driver underpinning these population increases over recent times. For the suburb of St Ives (NSW), AreaSearch applies ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2-level demographic projections released in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline), while adopting 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures (with a 2021 base year) for any non-covered sectors. Projected age-cohort growth rates from these datasets are extended across 2032 to 2041. Based on these demographic forecasts, the suburb of St Ives (NSW) is slated for an overall expansion just under the median seen across Australian statistical areas, climbing by 1,512 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 outlooks to register an overall 16-year increase of 7.3%.
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469 new dwellings have been approved in St Ives (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 93 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 87 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 62% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 60, 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 planning data compiled by AreaSearch from ABS building approvals reveals that St Ives averages approximately 93 dwelling approvals annually, reaching an estimated total of 469 residences over the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 60 approvals have been logged. In the period from FY-21 through FY-25, the area recorded an influx averaging 2 people per year for every newly built residence, pointing to steady buyer demand that reinforces property values. Developers are actively focusing on high-end stock within the luxury tier, with new dwellings carrying an expected construction cost of $1,146,000 on average.
Non-residential building activity is also thriving, evidenced by $47.2 million in commercial development approvals registered during the current financial year. Per-capita development volumes in St Ives align closely with Greater Sydney averages, sustaining a balanced residential property pipeline. Newly approved construction consists of 62.0% detached houses and 38.0% townhouses or apartments, broadening medium-density choices to encompass both established detached houses and entry-level compact alternatives. With around 214 people per dwelling approval, the local market retains capacity for continuous residential expansion. According to the latest quarterly AreaSearch model, St Ives is anticipated to add 1,431 residents by 2041. Existing residential supply trends indicate that incoming housing construction will comfortably absorb population growth, creating advantageous market conditions for prospective purchasers while providing the physical capacity for higher residential expansion.
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Development applications around St Ives (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside St Ives (NSW), worth an estimated $860 million. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $45.4 billion. 13 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. 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 planning initiatives play a vital role in shaping local community outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 27 significant projects positioned to influence the area, highlighted by Hermitage St Ives, Fairview St Ives, Ellis Residences, and the St Ives Shopping Village Redevelopment.
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St Ives Indoor Sports Centre
Two storey indoor sports complex at St Ives High School delivering two additional courts (to total four), a multipurpose room, male and female amenities, cafe and associated works including underground parking and landscaping. Stage 1 opened in early 2021. Stage 2 is being delivered by School Infrastructure NSW on behalf of Ku-ring-gai Council.
St Ives Shopping Village Redevelopment
Iris Capital, which acquired St Ives Shopping Village and 12 adjoining Mona Vale Road properties for $450 million in April 2026, has lodged a development application with Ku-ring-gai Council to significantly expand and modernise the centre. The proposal increases retail gross leasable area from 17,475 square metres to approximately 27,900 square metres, introduces a seven-screen cinema complex, outdoor and covered dining precincts overlooking the Village Green, and a new tavern on Mona Vale Road licensed until 2am.A new town square civic space and a 'main street' pedestrian spine are proposed. The project is contingent on Ku-ring-gai Council agreeing to sell council-owned local lanes (Denley Lane, Durham Avenue, and Cowan Lane) to enable land amalgamation and revised traffic management. Community consultation has been conducted via stivesvillagefuture.com. The tavern component, which includes up to 30 electronic gaming machines, has attracted community opposition and parliamentary attention.
Ellis Residences
18 luxury three-bedroom apartments in Upper North Shore, Sydney, offering a private enclave near Garigal National Park. Nestled within a tranquil, verdant enclave presenting a haven of elegance and privacy.
Hermitage St Ives
Premium seniors living development featuring 26 single-level residences designed for over 55s, developed by WINIM in collaboration with Team2 Architects. Set beyond a private driveway amid lush landscaped gardens, the residences offer resort-style living with 2 and 3-bedroom layouts including high-end finishes, innovative appliances, lift access to all levels, and secure basement parking.
Cultural and Environmental Education Centre, St Ives
Ku-ring-gai Council is progressing the Cultural and Environmental Education Centre at St Ives Showground. The facility will provide spaces for environmental education, workshops, seminars, community events and sustainability programs linked with the adjacent Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. The building is designed to meet the Living Building Challenge standard with passive design, rooftop solar, rainwater harvesting and sustainable materials. The project remains in the planning and final design phase, with construction to commence once procurement and tender processes are completed.
46-50 Cowan Road
Traders In Purple has lodged a Development Application for 75 luxury apartments across two six-storey buildings on a 5,900sqm site overlooking Pymble Golf Course. Replacing a previous 25-townhouse approval, the project will feature a mix of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom residences designed for downsizers and families, along with 178 basement parking spaces. The site was acquired from a joint venture between Metro Property Group and MaxCap Group in April 2025.
Coachwood Residences
Exclusive collection of 10 luxury townhomes designed for discerning downsizers over 55, located on prestigious Telegraph Road in Pymble. Features 3 bedrooms plus study/media room, brushed brass fixtures, heated towel railings, and option for private lifts in select residences. Developed by Harvie Group, designed by Gelder Group Architects, and constructed by Dilcara. Premium finishes include secure parking (2-3 spaces per residence), ducted air conditioning, outdoor barbecue facilities, and custom joinery throughout. Due for completion Q1 2026.
Rosemill Apartments St Ives
Luxury architecturally designed apartment development featuring 42 modern residences with contemporary design and high-quality finishes, now completed and operational.
9,342 residents of St Ives (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 9,662. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 60.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,947, about 86% 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 workforce in St Ives is exceptionally credentialed, featuring pronounced concentration in the technology sector, an unemployment rate standing at just 3.3%, and an estimated yearly employment expansion of 1.9% according to AreaSearch aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 9,342, with joblessness tracking 0.8% beneath the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney, whereas local labour force participation is notably lower at 60.8% versus 68.9% regionally. Census returns indicated that 60.1% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are predominantly engaged across professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.
Specialisation in professional & technical fields is especially marked, capturing a share 1.5 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, construction is substantially under-indexed, accounting for only 5.4% of the St Ives workforce compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. Comparing resident workers with the daytime working population from Census counts suggests that this residential suburb offers relatively few local jobs within its own boundaries. According to AreaSearch’s evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from larger statistical regions, employment rose by 1.9% and the labour force grew by 1.5% during the year to March 2026, which led to a 0.4 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In Greater Sydney, employment also increased by 1.9%, the labour force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment dropped slightly. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for the period starting Mar-26 provide additional context on anticipated future job demand in St Ives. These five and ten-year projections have been overlaid with the local employment composition to estimate future growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to St Ives’s current employment structure, local employment is expected to rise by 7.5% over five years and 14.9% over ten years. This estimate uses a basic weighting method for demonstration only and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in St Ives (NSW) is $2,888 a week (about $150,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,077 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,367 a year against an average of $110,054. The average runs 76% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows St Ives recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $62,367 and an average of $110,054, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index adjustment since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $68,803 (median) and $121,412 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels in the 2021 Census, local earnings placed between the 84th and 95th percentiles across Australia. A substantial 37.0% bracket (7,274 residents) generates $4000+ per week, diverging from the broader regional profile where the $1,500 - 2,999 band is largest at 30.9%.
Furthermore, 48.7% of households take in over $3,000 weekly, driving significant consumer capacity. Although local mortgage and rental obligations absorb 15.3% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 95th percentile and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Ives (NSW) had 6,298 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 26% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $688 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,467 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.7%. 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 time of the latest Census, the residential landscape in St Ives comprised 66.2% standalone houses and 33.7% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and alternative formats), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across Sydney metro. Outright property ownership reached 42.6%, tracking far above metropolitan levels, with 40.6% of homes carrying a mortgage and 16.8% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,467 and median weekly rent of $688 sat well above the Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470. Compared against nationwide medians of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents, St Ives housing costs are substantially elevated.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Ives (NSW) counted 6,298 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,735 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 17% 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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The local household structure is predominantly family-based at 82.0%, consisting of 46.1% couples with children, 26.3% childless couples, and 9.1% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 18.0%, divided between lone person residences (17.0%) and group shared homes (1.0%). The median household comprises 2.9 people, exceeding the 2.7 benchmark recorded across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.0% of adults in St Ives (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 32.9% with a bachelor degree and 17.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 8.8% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 4,725 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,132 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment levels among St Ives residents aged 15+ are notably high, with 54.0% holding higher education qualifications compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% nationally, underpinning strong capability in knowledge-focused industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 32.9%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 17.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Technical and vocational credentials account for 20.1% of adults aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (8.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 31.7% of the local population actively enrolled in an educational course. Broken down by tier, this comprises 11.8% attending primary schools, 9.2% in secondary education, and 5.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in St Ives (NSW) reaches 133 stops on 90 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 networks in St Ives feature 133 operational bus stops connected by 90 unique routes that deliver 2,403 weekly trips. Network access is very convenient, with residents situated an average of 185 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to the area's predominantly residential character, daily travel is mostly outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 85% of journeys and trains capturing 7%. Vehicle ownership sits above the regional norm at an average of 1.5 cars per household. In the 2021 Census, 60.1% of working residents performed their jobs from home, an outcome reflecting pandemic conditions.
Bus routes running through the area deliver an overall service volume of 343 trips per day, translating to roughly 18 weekly departures per stop. The corresponding map identifies the 100 closest stops relative to the centrepoint of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.4% of residents in St Ives (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 70.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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Mortality metrics and chronic illness data reviewed by AreaSearch highlight exceptional public health across all age brackets in St Ives. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by roughly 70% of residents (13,817 people), substantially surpassing the 59.9% seen across Greater Sydney and the 55.7% national baseline. Arthritis and asthma constitute the most frequently reported chronic ailments locally, affecting 6.6 and 5.5% of the community respectively, while 75.4% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, outperforming the 74.6% recorded for Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over number 4,482 (22.8% of the populace), which is higher than the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes among this older demographic remain robust, tracking consistently with strong overall population standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.6% of St Ives (NSW) residents were born overseas and 34.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.4%) and Chinese (16.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across St Ives, where 48.6% of residents were born overseas and 34.2% use a language other than English at home. Christianity constitutes the largest religious group, adhered to by 43.6% of the population. Notably, Judaism represents 8.5% of local residents, considerably above the 0.8% Greater Sydney proportion. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in St Ives are English at 22.4%, Chinese at 16.4% (substantially exceeding the 8.4% regional average), and Australian at 15.6%. Other notable cultural concentrations include residents of South Australian heritage at 3.9% (versus 0.5% regionally), Korean heritage at 2.1% (versus 1.1%), and Russian heritage at 0.6% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Ives (NSW) is 43. 19.7% 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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Demographic estimates updated to August 2026 highlight a mature age profile in the suburb of St Ives (NSW), where retirees and elderly cohorts (65+) represent 22.8% of the community (versus 15.5% across Greater Sydney), while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 18.0% (compared to 31.4% regionally). The median age stands at an estimated 43, mirroring the 2021 Census result while tracking 6 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 and higher than the national median of 38 at that same Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred among children and young adults (0 - 24), expanding from 31.8% to an estimated 33.5%.
By 2041, the retiree and elderly segment is projected to grow by 1,757 residents (39%) to 6,240, whereas young to middle aged adults along with children and young adults are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Ives (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 all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 10 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 Jul 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 2024 2 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 — 124 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,384 at the 2021 Census → 19,661 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 (SAL13654). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.