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The median house price in Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW) is $2.51m, with units at $1.03m. House values have moved 4.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW) has an estimated 7,619 residents, up from 7,288 at the 2021 Census — a change of 331 people, or 4.5%. That puts 6,349 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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Based on an examination of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address validations compiled by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW) has an estimated population of 7,619 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 331 residents (4.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 7,288 people. The variation is derived from a resident count of 7,598 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP data and a further 34 validated new addresses added after the Census.
This population level corresponds to a density of 6,349 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all national areas evaluated by AreaSearch, showing that local land is a highly sought-after commodity. The suburb's 4.5% post-census growth rate is within 2.1 percentage points of the wider SA4 region (6.6%), indicating solid underlying expansion dynamics. Over the recent timeframe, population increases were almost entirely driven by overseas migration. AreaSearch incorporates projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government's 2022 release with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Projected growth rates for individual age categories from these sources are likewise applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, projections using this framework point to a contraction in the overall population, with the suburb of Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW) projected to lose 307 residents by 2041. Despite this overall contraction, some age brackets are set to expand, led by the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to increase by 131 individuals. Refer to the age section for further information.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
40 new dwellings have been approved in Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW) over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 1.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, broadly in line with 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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Based on an evaluation of ABS building approval statistics mapped from statistical area boundaries, Summer Hill averaging about 8 residential approvals annually, yielding a total of approximately 40 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In FY-26 to date, 7 building approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 2.1 new residents were added for each completed dwelling, indicating solid demand that underpins local property values. Newly constructed properties carry an average value of $974,000, which points to developers targeting the high-end sector with upscale designs.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $40.1 million during this financial year, indicating robust local business investment. Relative to Greater Sydney, the volume of residential building approvals in Summer Hill is exceptionally low, trailing the regional per capita benchmark by 78.0%. This restricted supply pipeline generally reinforces pricing and demand for established dwellings. The rate is also below the nationwide baseline, reflecting the fully developed character of the suburb and suggesting the presence of planning restrictions. Recent residential additions consist of 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% multi-unit attached dwellings. This orientation toward high-density options provides more accessible price points for buyers and draws interest from investors, downsizers, and first-time home buyers. The suburb averages approximately 1895 residents per approved dwelling, highlighting its established nature. With population projections pointing to stable or shrinking resident numbers, Summer Hill could face reduced demand for housing, potentially creating more favorable purchasing options for home buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW), worth an estimated $25.1 billion. A further 90 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.7 billion. 25 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are major drivers of local real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects expected to influence this locality. Important projects include the Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion, the 845-847 New Canterbury Road Development, the Our Fairer Future Plan, and the Dulwich Hill Station Precinct Public Domain Improvements, with details on the most relevant initiatives provided below.
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Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion
The Sydenham to Bankstown conversion involves upgrading 13km of the T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards. As of May 2026, the project is in a final testing and construction 'blitz', with conversion works over 85% complete. Key milestones include the opening of the Bankstown Station transport hub in March 2026 and the installation of over 1,100 fixed gap fillers. Testing has entered a rigorous phase to validate signalling and platform screen doors, with passenger services scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026.
Dulwich Hill Parks 10-Year Plan
A Plan of Management and Master Plan covering Laxton Reserve, Arlington Recreation Reserve, Johnson Park and Hoskins Park, collectively known as the Dulwich Hill Parklands. Developed by Inner West Council following community engagement beginning in 2016, the plans set a 10-year vision for park upgrades including playground renewal, biodiversity improvements and recreation facility works. The plans were exhibited for public feedback in late 2019, required NSW Government approval for Crown land categorisation at Johnson Park, and have since been adopted.Park improvements are being delivered progressively against a priority schedule through to 2030.
Dulwich Hill Station Precinct Public Domain Improvements
10-year master plan for streetscape improvements around Dulwich Hill Station. Includes pedestrian-oriented village improvements, Bedford Crescent connections, traffic signal upgrades and enhanced public domain.
845-847 New Canterbury Road Development
Contemporary residential development with apartments and ground floor retail. Features modern architecture and sustainable design principles with excellent transport connectivity.
Inner West GreenWay (Cooks to Cove)
A 6-kilometre environmental and active travel corridor linking the Cooks River at Earlwood with Iron Cove at Balmain. The 58 million AUD project features shared cycling and walking paths, public art, cultural sites, cafes, playgrounds, off-leash dog parks, community gardens, biodiversity areas, wetlands, sustainable transport infrastructure, and active transport connectivity. Construction is highly advanced with final stages expected to complete in 2025. Funded by the NSW Government, Inner West Council, and Commonwealth Government.
Amici Apartments
Luxury 57-unit residential development featuring 1-4 bedroom apartments with artisanal design and quality finishes. Developed by The Yard 120C with Rick Timperi, the project includes a rooftop garden, pocket park, and direct access to the GreenWay corridor.
Hill Street Apartments
71 luxury boutique apartments across 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms in 9-storey building. Designed by Squillace architects with interiors by Peter Reeve/CRD. Developed by K2 Property Development Group, founded in 1965 by Eric A. Koundouris AM.
Inner West Light Rail Extension
5.6km light rail extension from Lilyfield to Dulwich Hill with 9 new stops including Taverners Hill (near Summer Hill). Part of Sydney's expanding light rail network providing improved public transport connectivity for the Inner West.
4,857 residents of Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 5,076. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 75.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,506, about 85% 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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Data compiled by AreaSearch for the statistical area reveals that Summer Hill possesses a highly qualified workforce, with a notable concentration of residents employed in technology fields, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Working residents numbered 4,857 as of March 2026, with the unemployment rate standing 0.2% higher than the Greater Sydney baseline of 4.1%. Workforce participation is elevated at 75.4%, compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a substantial 63.2% of the working population performed their jobs from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a pronounced concentration in professional & technical fields, where the share of employment is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction workers represent a small fraction of the workforce at 4.4%, compared to 8.6% across the wider region. Comparing the Census count of local workers against the resident population suggests that this predominantly residential suburb offers limited employment opportunities within its own borders. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the local labor force contracted by 2.0% and total employment fell by 1.8% during the 12 months ending March 2026, which reduced the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion of its labor force, and a marginal decline in unemployment. Federal employment projections from May-25 compiled by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Summer Hill. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary significantly across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce composition suggests Summer Hill's employment base could expand by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this simple weighted extrapolation does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW) is $2,260 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,317 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $75,604 a year against an average of $118,015. The average runs 56% 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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Taxpayer statistics released by the ATO for the postcode area in financial year 2023 show a median taxpayer income of $75,604 and an average taxpayer income of $118,015 in Summer Hill. These figures are exceptionally high compared to the Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $83,406 for the median and $130,194 for the average. Census 2021 results show household, family, and individual incomes in Summer Hill are all positioned in high national brackets, falling between the 81st and 94th percentiles.
The largest income group, representing 34.1% of taxpayers (2,598 residents), earns between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the wider regional pattern where 30.9% of taxpayers fall into this range. High earnings are common, with 36.0% of taxpayers receiving over $3,000 per week, which helps sustain premium local retail and service businesses. High housing costs account for 18.1% of taxpayer income, but strong overall earnings keep disposable income in the 77th percentile, and the suburb's SEIFA index for income places it in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW) had 3,109 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 20% detached houses and 63% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,708 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.4% 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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The mix of housing types in Summer Hill at the latest Census consisted of 19.6% houses and 80.3% other dwellings, including apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was lower than the Sydney metro average, standing at 21.4%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 28.3% and rented properties made up 50.3%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,708, which is higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $460, compared to $470 for the wider Sydney metro area.
In comparison to national benchmarks, local mortgage payments are significantly above the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW) counted 3,109 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 59.3%, consisting of 23.2% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 40.7% of homes, with lone person households representing 34.2% and group shared households making up 6.7%. The median household size of 2.1 persons is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.7% of adults in Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW) hold a university qualification, including 36.3% with a bachelor degree and 17.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 10.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 3,086 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,157 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 in Summer Hill is high relative to broader averages, with 57.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationwide and 32.2% across NSW. This high concentration of tertiary qualification supports local participation in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 36.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (17.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational education accounts for 19.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificate credentials (10.2%). Enrolment in education is high, with 27.7% of residents undertaking formal study.
This student population includes 8.8% in higher education, 6.7% in primary school, and 5.4% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW) reaches 33 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 4,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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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An assessment of public transport shows 33 active transport stops within Summer Hill, consisting of train and bus options. These stops are served by 30 separate routes that support 4,890 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 160 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the majority of working residents commute out of the area. Private cars are the main mode of travel at 56%, followed by trains at 24% and walking at 7%. Vehicle ownership is low, averaging 0.5 cars per household, which is below the wider metropolitan average.
A high share of residents, 63.2%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency across all local transit routes averages 698 trips per day, which translates to approximately 148 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.2% of residents in Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW) report no long-term health condition. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 73.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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Summer Hill residents experience favorable health profiles based on mortality and chronic illness assessments, with low rates of common health issues observed in both young and old cohorts. The rate of private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 73% of the population (5,591 people) holding cover. This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses in the area, affecting 11.3 and 7.9% of residents. Conversely, 70.2% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for working-age residents are generally typical. The suburb has 12.7% of its population aged 65 and over (967 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney figure of 15.5%. Health outcomes for seniors are strong, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.5% of Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW) residents were born overseas and 27.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.7%) and Australian (16.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Summer Hill displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most compared markets, with 33.5% of residents born outside Australia and 27.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 35.3% of the population. The most distinct relative overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.5% of residents, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. In terms of parental heritage, the three largest ancestral groups are English at 20.7%, Australian at 16.8%, and Other at 12.5% of the population. Some ethnic ancestries show notable differences in representation compared to the wider region: Hungarian ancestry is represented at 0.6% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Korean at 1.5% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW) is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 35.3% 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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The median age of 35 years in Summer Hill is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 cohort is highly represented at 24.0% of the population, whereas the 5 - 14 cohort is less common at 7.5%. This concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national share of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 9.8% to 11.3%, and the 25 to 34 group has grown from 22.5% to 24.0%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.7% to 11.9%, and the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 8.6% to 7.5%. Demographic projections for 2041 indicate shifts for the suburb, with the 75 to 84 age cohort projected to grow by 109 people (34%) from 319 to 429. The combined age groups of 65 and over are expected to account for 93% of overall population growth, reflecting an aging local profile. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW)
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
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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 | Aug 2026 this month all 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 34 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,288 at the 2021 Census → 7,619 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 (SAL13702). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.