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The median house price in Stanhope Gardens is $1.56m, with units at $1.02m. House values have moved 3.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Stanhope Gardens has an estimated 9,578 residents, up from 9,349 at the 2021 Census — a change of 229 people, or 2.4%. That puts 3,373 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS regional updates with post-Census address validations, the suburb of Stanhope Gardens has an estimated population of approximately 9,578 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 9,349 residents counted in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 229 people (2.4%). This figure builds on an estimated resident population of 9,572 determined from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 8 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 3,372 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb of Stanhope Gardens within the top quartile of assessed Australian regions.
Net overseas migration has served as the core growth catalyst, accounting for roughly 66.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Stanhope Gardens apply 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling with a 2022 baseline, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government 2022 projections based on 2021. Age-specific expansion rates derived from these datasets are incorporated for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Anticipated demographic trajectories place the area above the national median for growth, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an expansion of 1,305 persons by 2041, which represents an overall increase of 13.6% across the 16 years.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that residential construction in Stanhope Gardens has averaged roughly 2 approvals annually, amounting to 14 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 2 dwellings have been approved. Between FY-21 and FY-25, population additions averaged 1.1 new residents per approved dwelling, indicating balanced local supply and demand dynamics; however, this ratio reached 14.5 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing toward constrained stock and heightened demand. The average construction value of approved residences stands at $716,000, demonstrating that building activity is oriented toward high-end residential offerings.
Residential development volumes in Stanhope Gardens remain markedly lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark. This restrained construction activity bolsters interest and asset values across the established housing stock. Pipeline activity sits below the Australian standard as well, reflecting both the mature status of the locality and local planning parameters. Furthermore, recent building approvals have comprised separate standalone houses, maintaining the low-density suburban landscape sought by family buyers. Recording roughly 3181 residents for every dwelling approval, the precinct exhibits the characteristics of an established urban market. According to the latest quarterly forecasts from AreaSearch, Stanhope Gardens is slated to add 1,299 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could lag demographic expansion, intensifying buyer competition and exerting upward pressure on real estate values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Stanhope Gardens, worth an estimated $324 million. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $49.9 billion. 25 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Local infrastructure programs, major developments, and strategic planning decisions play a critical role in shaping regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 8 key projects expected to influence the local area. Significant undertakings include the Essentia Smart Townhomes by Mulpha Norwest, the Bella Vista and Kellyville TOD Accelerated Precincts, the Stanhope Gardens Village Centre, and 40 Memorial Avenue, Bella Vista, with primary initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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Essentia Smart Townhomes
Premium development of 74 four-bedroom smart townhomes and 33 large land homesites on 6.96 hectares. Features smart home technology, contemporary design, landscaped parks, and proximity to Norwest Metro Station. Includes community facilities, resident-only Wellness Centre with heated pool, spa, gym, and communal dining. Fully integrated solar systems with embedded network forecast to cut energy bills by over 65%.
Bella Vista and Kellyville TOD Accelerated Precincts
A State-led Transport Oriented Development (TOD) program transforming approximately 52 hectares around Bella Vista and Kellyville Metro stations into a major mixed-use urban precinct. The rezoning, finalised in late 2024, enables 20,700 new homes (including 620 to 1,650 affordable homes in perpetuity) and around 10,000 jobs across the combined precincts spanning The Hills Shire and Blacktown LGAs. The NSW Government has committed $520 million to community infrastructure including road upgrades, active transport links, parks and open space.Landcom filed Stage 3 subdivision and infrastructure plans in September 2025 to service superlots for private developer take-up, while Urban Property Group was appointed as developer for the Bella Vista 4.0 sub-precinct in 2025. Landen Property Group is progressing a State Significant Development Application for 444 to 471 homes at 40 Memorial Avenue under the TOD accelerated pathway. The Bella Vista District Park - funded under the Parks for People program - entered public consultation in early 2026. Development Applications can now be lodged with The Hills Shire Council under the finalised planning controls.
40 Memorial Avenue, Bella Vista
A significant residential community in the Bella Vista Station Precinct by Landen Property Group. Designed by Turner Architects, the project features 444 residential dwellings across four buildings ranging from 4 to 15 storeys. The development includes a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments, along with premium 4-bedroom penthouses and terraces. Located adjacent to the Elizabeth Macarthur Creek corridor, the project emphasizes sustainability and community connectivity with over 9,500 sqm of landscaping and communal rooftop terraces.Construction is scheduled to commence in mid-2026 following the finalization of the State Significant Development Application (SSDA) and associated Voluntary Planning Agreements.
Asora Norwest SHAWOOD
A luxury residential community by Sekisui House featuring premium SHAWOOD homes designed with Japanese building technology. The project integrates high-end architecture with nature, including the $4.8 million Irongum Terrace Reserve which provides 9,553 sqm of public green space, walking trails, and recreational facilities for the Norwest community.
Rouse Hill Hospital
The new Rouse Hill Hospital is a $910 million healthcare project delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with head contractor Lendlease. Located at the intersection of Windsor Road and Commercial Road, the greenfield facility provides an emergency department, acute inpatient beds, day surgery, comprehensive maternity and paediatric services, and a multi-deck carpark. Site preparation and early construction works are actively underway.
Rouse Hill Town Centre Expansion
A 200 million dollar expansion of Rouse Hill Town Centre by The GPT Group and GPT Wholesale Shopping Centre Fund, adding more than 10,600 square metres of new retail space linking Big W and Kmart. The project delivers 45 plus new specialty stores, 4 mini-majors, dining and leisure options, a brand new Town Green with family-friendly play area, and over 200 additional car spaces with improved access from Rouse Hill Drive. ADCO Constructions is the construction partner, with site works having commenced in early 2025 following a sod-turning ceremony on 7 May 2025.The expansion retains the centre's signature indoor-outdoor design and seamless walking loop. Upon completion, the centre will exceed 80,000 square metres of total floor space, supporting rapid population growth in Sydney's north-west corridor and the Hills Shire which is forecast to grow 30 percent over the next decade. The project is expected to create more than 300 construction jobs and over 400 new retail positions.
Samantha Riley Drive Affordable Housing
NSW Government-led development of new homes adjacent to Rouse Hill Metro station, with 50% designated as social and affordable housing. The site at 301 Samantha Riley Drive is part of the Building Homes for NSW program. A broader mixed-use development application for the site includes multiple buildings, residential apartments, retail, and caf‚ uses currently under public exhibition and assessment.
The Ponds High School Upgrade
Upgrade of The Ponds High School delivering 49 new permanent classrooms, removal of demountables, new cricket nets, sports field improvements, recreation areas, landscaping, car park expansion with more than 50 additional spaces and electrical infrastructure upgrades. Early enabling works are underway with main construction commencing during July 2026. Forecast completion is Day 1 Term 1 2028.
5,946 residents of Stanhope Gardens are employed, from a labour force of 6,054. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 78.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,587, about 79% 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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Stanhope Gardens features a skilled local labor pool with strong involvement in professional services, a minimal unemployment rate of 1.8%, and annual employment growth estimated at 1.5% through AreaSearch statistical area modeling. By March 2026, employed residents reached 5,946, while the jobless rate was 2.3% lower than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Workforce participation reached 78.7%, significantly outperforming Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records show that 55.6% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The resident workforce is predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and finance & insurance.
Notably, local representation in finance & insurance is 1.4 times greater than the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, accommodation & food accounts for just 4.1% of local workers, compared with 5.8% across Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census count of local jobs against working residents underscores that this primarily residential suburb offers limited on-site employment. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows that in the year to March 2026, local employment grew by 1.5% alongside a 1.4% expansion in the labor force, maintaining low unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded employment and labor force growth of 1.9% and 1.9% respectively. Projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide long-term perspectives on regional workforce demand over five- and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Weighting these industry projections against the local occupational profile suggests employment among Stanhope Gardens residents could expand by 6.9% across five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this illustrative model applies industry weightings without incorporating local population projections).
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Median household income in Stanhope Gardens is $2,868 a week (about $149,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,050 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,000 a year against an average of $82,212. 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 figures aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Stanhope Gardens at an exceptionally strong national standing. The median taxpayer income in the suburb of Stanhope Gardens is $68,000 and the average is $82,212, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $75,018 (median) and $90,696 (average) by March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit between the 82nd and 95th percentiles nationally. Individual earnings show that 28.8% of residents (2,758 people) earn within the $4000+ bracket, contrasting with the regional norm where the $1,500 - 2,999 category leads at 30.9%.
Furthermore, 47.6% of households generate weekly incomes above $3,000, underpinning strong consumer purchasing power. While mortgage and rent obligations account for 16.0% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 95th percentile, with the suburb ranking in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Stanhope Gardens had 2,927 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 0% apartments. 55% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $580 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,700 a month, a total housing cost higher than 96% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.7%. 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 latest Census, separate houses made up 88.8% of the housing stock in Stanhope Gardens, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and alternative structures constituted 11.2%, differing notably from the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 24.8%, trailing the Sydney metro benchmark, with mortgaged properties accounting for 54.8% and rental accommodation making up 20.4%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $2,700, surpassing the Sydney metro median of $2,427 and the national average of $1,863. Similarly, median weekly rent reached $580, compared to $470 across Sydney metro and $375 across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Stanhope Gardens counted 2,927 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 56% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements represent 84.5% of households, consisting of couples with children (56.0%), couples without children (18.7%), and single parent households (9.1%). The remaining 15.5% comprise non-family living situations, with lone person households representing 14.1% and group shared arrangements making up 1.4%. The typical household contains 3.2 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.2% of adults in Stanhope Gardens hold a university qualification, including 28.5% with a bachelor degree and 13.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 13.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,969 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,101 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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Higher education qualifications are prevalent in Stanhope Gardens, with 45.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing university degrees, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% nationally. This strong educational profile supports high participation in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 28.5% of the adult population, postgraduate degrees by 13.8%, and graduate diplomas by 2.9%. Vocational qualifications represent 23.7% of credentials among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 13.8%. Formal study engagement is substantial, with 33.5% of the local population actively participating in education. This proportion includes 11.8% enrolled in primary schooling, 10.0% attending secondary school, and 5.8% engaged in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Stanhope Gardens reaches 35 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 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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The public transit network in Stanhope Gardens includes 35 active bus stops across the area. These facilities are served by 40 separate bus routes, delivering 2,383 scheduled weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with residents living an average of 224 meters from the closest boarding point. Reflecting its residential character, most employed residents travel outward for work, with private motor vehicles being the primary mode at 82%, alongside 9% utilizing trains and 5% traveling by bus. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, above the regional standard. In addition, 55.6% of residents reported working from home at the 2021 Census, a figure subject to prevailing COVID-19 circumstances.
Across the entire network, service volume averages 340 trips daily, representing approximately 68 weekly services per individual transit stop.
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76.7% of residents in Stanhope Gardens report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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 across Stanhope Gardens are notably favorable, with AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality showing especially low rates of common illnesses among younger age brackets. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing approximately 59% of the population (5,687 people). The primary reported health conditions locally are asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.5% and 5.3% of the community respectively, while 76.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age cohorts display strong health metrics with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 13.3% of residents (1,273 people), below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%.
While health metrics for older residents outperform regional averages, their national standing is slightly lower than that of younger local cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
48.5% of Stanhope Gardens residents were born overseas and 47.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (15.7%) and English (15.2%). 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 in Stanhope Gardens, where 47.6% of residents speak a language other than English at home and 48.5% were born overseas. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation at 50.2% of the population. Hinduism exhibits significant local representation at 15.8%, notably exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 5.2%. Regarding parental ancestry, the leading reported origins in Stanhope Gardens are Other at 18.9%, Australian at 15.7%, and English at 15.2%. Notable cultural concentrations also include Indian ancestry at 14.1% (compared to 3.6% across the broader region), Filipino at 5.8% (against 2.0%), and Sri Lankan at 0.9% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Stanhope Gardens is 38. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 21.9% 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 age profile of Stanhope Gardens leans toward younger demographics. Residents aged 45 - 64 make up 27.4% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 22.6% across Greater Sydney, while those aged 25 - 44 represent 26.1%, compared to a 31.4% regional average. The median age is an estimated 38 as at August 2026, up from 37 at the 2021 Census and 1 year older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the 45 - 64 age group expanded from 24.5% to an estimated 27.4%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the 45 - 64 cohort is projected to record the largest numerical increase, adding 856 residents (33%) to reach 3,480. In percentage terms, retirees and seniors (65+) are forecast to experience the fastest expansion, rising 65% to 2,102 people. Conversely, contractions are expected among young to middle-aged adults, as well as children and youth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Stanhope Gardens
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) | 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 | Aug 2026 last 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 4 months ago all 4 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,349 at the 2021 Census → 9,578 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 (SAL13664). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.