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The median house price in Sylvania is $1.97m, with units at $1.33m. House values have moved 2.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Sylvania has an estimated 10,116 residents, down from 10,749 at the 2021 Census — a change of 633 people, or 5.9%. The population has thinned by an average 1.5% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 3,011 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's evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside post-Census validated addresses, the suburb of Sylvania has an estimated population of approximately 10,116 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 633 people (5.9%) compared to the 10,749 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such demographic movement is deduced from an estimated resident population of 10,082 calculated after reviewing the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 53 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. With this headcount, the suburb of Sylvania registers a population density of 3,010 persons per square kilometer, placing the community in the upper quartile across nationwide locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
In recent times, population gains were almost entirely generated by overseas migration, serving as the primary demographic driver. To evaluate demographic trends in the suburb of Sylvania, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2, turning to 2022 NSW State Government SA2-level figures using a 2021 base year where coverage is otherwise unavailable. Age-specific growth patterns from these aggregated datasets are likewise projected forward for all locations across the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future population outlooks, demographic expansion is anticipated to sit slightly below the national statistical area median, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting the suburb of Sylvania will add 752 persons through to 2041, representing an overall gain of 7.1% over the 16 years.
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276 new dwellings have been approved in Sylvania over the past five years, an average of 55 a year. That is 4.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 52 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch, derived from statistical area distributions, indicates that Sylvania has maintained an annual average of approximately 55 new residential approvals, totaling an estimated 276 homes permitted across the preceding 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 through FY-25), with 7 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Given the recent population downturn, this pace of residential construction provides sufficient supply to benefit prospective purchasers, while average expected construction costs sit at $801,000 per dwelling, illustrating a builder emphasis on high-end, premium developments. Furthermore, local commercial development exhibits substantial momentum, evidenced by $67.9 million in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year.
Per capita building construction in Sylvania tracks at roughly 75% of the Greater Sydney benchmark and places within the 10th percentile across the country, leading to limited purchasing opportunities and reinforcing buyer demand for established dwellings. High-density and medium-density dwellings comprise 83.0% of recent residential approvals, with detached houses accounting for only 17.0%. This orientation toward denser accommodation creates accessible price thresholds that appeal to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a distinct transition from the existing residential landscape (which features 60.0% houses), reflecting modern lifestyle adjustments, the necessity for varied housing types, and a shrinking pool of vacant development land. Generating roughly 1562 people per approval, Sylvania demonstrates the traits of a well-established, mature urban precinct. From the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Sylvania is projected to expand by 718 residents by 2041. Under current construction trajectories, incoming residential supply appears well positioned to satisfy local requirements, establishing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling demographic expansion beyond prevailing baseline forecasts.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sylvania, worth an estimated $719 million. A further 48 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.94 billion. 13 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Infrastructure investments, planning schemes, and major capital works serve as critical determinants of local performance and growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 8 active initiatives likely to influence the district, highlighted by key undertakings such as the Florida Street Affordable Housing project, the 117-131 Taren Point Road Specialised Retail Development, the Frank Vickery Village Renewal, and the Southgate Shopping Centre Expansion.
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Florida Street Affordable Housing
State Significant Development (SSD-83258708) comprising 8 residential flat buildings ranging from 7 to 9 storeys, delivering a total of 484 dwellings across two stages. Stage 1 features 159 social housing apartments, while Stage 2 includes 325 market dwellings. The project involves basement parking, a new neighborhood park, and communal open spaces to support diverse housing needs.
Southgate Shopping Centre Expansion
A 28.7 million dollar expansion of Southgate Shopping Centre, a sub-regional centre serving over 211,000 residents in the Sutherland Shire. The works involved demolition of the former squash courts at 27-29 Melrose Avenue to make way for a three-level extension. A new 1,600 square metre ALDI supermarket is scheduled to open in 2027, joining existing anchors Coles, Kmart and Woolworths. Woolworths is being relocated and enlarged with a new rooftop direct-to-boot collection service. The project also delivers refurbished amenities (including new toilets and a parents' room near Australia Post), upgraded lifts, loading zones and expanded parking.As of April 2026, Kmart has returned to 24-hour trading and centre management has relocated to the bottom of the travelators while staged construction continues. The centre comprises 23,676 square metres of gross lettable area with 1,049 car parks.
Frank Vickery Village Seniors Housing Redevelopment
State Significant Development proposal by Wesley Mission to redevelop and expand Frank Vickery Village into a contemporary seniors living community. The proposal includes approximately 333 new independent living units, retention of existing units, a new 94-bed residential aged care facility, community facilities, heritage conservation, landscaped open space and supporting medical, recreation and retail uses. The project is currently in the NSW Planning Portal Prepare EIS stage following issue of SEARs.
Salvation Army Miranda Redevelopment
A landmark 16-storey mixed-use precinct developed in partnership between Formus Property and The Salvation Army. The project delivers 116 residential apartments, including dedicated affordable housing, situated above new state-of-the-art community facilities. The ground levels feature Salvation Army welfare services, a worship hall, and community rooms designed to continue their 55-year legacy of service in the Sutherland Shire. The development revitalizes the Miranda town center with high-quality architectural design and integrated public spaces.
152-158 Port Hacking Road Townhouses
Development Application approved for 19 townhouses on a 3,720 sqm site at the corner of Box and Port Hacking Roads in Sylvania. The site is strategically positioned with excellent accessibility to public transportation and within walking distance of shopping complexes, parks and schools including Southgate Shopping Centre and Miranda Westfield. The approved development includes thoughtfully designed plans for a seamless build process.
StorHub Miranda Self Storage
Partial demolition and alterations to an existing industrial building to create a brand-new self-storage facility in Miranda, providing secure, flexible, and hassle-free storage solutions as part of StorHub's expansion in Australia.
Gymea Trade Centre Redevelopment (Stages 2 & 3)
Comprehensive expansion and upgrade of the Gymea Trade Centre. The project includes the delivery of new large format retail premises, an upgraded fitness centre, modern medical suites, and childcare facilities. Managed by Charter Hall, these final stages focus on enhancing local service diversity and increasing on-site parking capacity to support the growing regional catchment.
Frank Vickery Village Seniors Housing Expansion
Wesley Mission is advancing a major rezoning proposal to transform Frank Vickery Village into a modern, high-density seniors housing precinct. The masterplan includes up to 518 new independent living units, a 126-bed residential aged care facility, and non-residential amenities such as retail spaces, indoor recreation, and medical centres.
5,291 residents of Sylvania are employed, from a labour force of 5,516. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 64.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,935, about 88% 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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Sylvania accommodates an educated resident labor force with substantial involvement in professional services and an unemployment rate of 4.1%, according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, 5,291 residents are employed, matching the 4.1% jobless rate recorded across Greater Sydney, while local labor force participation registers at 64.8%, somewhat below the Greater Sydney mark of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 40.9% of local workers operated from home, though this figure reflects conditions during Covid-19 restrictions. Local workforce engagement is heavily concentrated across construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
The construction sector demonstrates particular prominence locally, capturing a workforce share 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively underrepresented, accounting for 9.0% of workers in Sylvania compared to 11.5% throughout Greater Sydney. Given the comparison between resident counts and the Census working population, this largely residential district provides relatively few employment positions within its own boundaries. According to AreaSearch analysis of Salm and abs data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the twelve-month period saw the labour force increasing by 0.4% alongside a 0.7% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.0 percentage points. This compares to Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 1.9%, the labour force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment fell marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Sylvania. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Sylvania's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sylvania is $1,961 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $840 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,478 a year against an average of $86,505. The average runs 59% 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 postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that Sylvania recorded an average taxpayer income of $86,505 and a median of $54,478. These income figures place the area notably high on a national scale, differing from Greater Sydney where the median was $60,817 and the average was $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 elevates current modeled estimates to approximately $60,100 for median income and $95,432 for average income as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings for Sylvania aligned near the 60th percentile nationally.
The single largest income bracket spans $1,500 - 2,999 per week, capturing 28.5% of residents (2,883 residents), mirroring the broader regional proportion of 30.9%. Solid financial capacity is further evidenced by 30.8% of households generating weekly incomes above $3,000, which underpins strong consumer expenditure. Although local housing costs account for 17.2% of earnings, solid household revenue maintains disposable income at the 61st percentile and positions the community in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sylvania had 3,881 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 12% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $530 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,730 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Sylvania was divided between 59.8% separate houses and 40.1% alternative dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and other dwelling forms), contrasting with the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings. Outright home ownership was notably elevated in Sylvania at 43.0% relative to the metropolitan benchmark, while remaining private residences were under mortgage (34.9%) or occupied by tenants (22.1%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations stood at $2,730, surpassing the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while typical weekly rent reached $530, compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
When measured against nationwide benchmarks, Sylvania's mortgage repayments substantially exceed the Australian figure of $1,863, and local rental costs sit well above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sylvania counted 3,881 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 24% 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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Family arrangements constitute 74.6% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 36.3%, couples without children at 26.4%, and single parent households at 11.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.4%, comprising single-person households at 24.0% and group households at 1.4%. The typical household size in the area is 2.6 people, slightly below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.7% of adults in Sylvania hold a university qualification, including 19.3% with a bachelor degree and 6.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,405 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,045 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 figures show that 27.7% of residents hold a university qualification, which sits below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0% and highlights potential scope for educational development programs. Among tertiary award holders, bachelor degrees represent the largest proportion at 19.3%, with postgraduate qualifications at 6.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Technical and vocational training is widely held throughout the community, with 34.9% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 21.6% with certificates and 13.3% with advanced diplomas. Formal educational engagement involves 27.2% of the local population. Within this student cohort, primary education accounts for 9.7% of residents, secondary schooling represents 7.9%, and 4.3% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sylvania reaches 46 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Local transit infrastructure in Sylvania includes 46 bus stops across the suburb. This public transport network is operated across 20 distinct routes that together provide 1,060 scheduled weekly passenger services. Overall transit proximity is high, with residents situated an average distance of 151 meters from their closest stop. Due to the area's predominantly residential profile, the vast majority of commuters travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles accounting for 87% of journeys and rail transit capturing 6%. Household motor vehicle ownership averages 1.5 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the broader regional figure.
Additionally, 40.9% of employed residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic circumstances at that time. Public transport services across the local network operate at an average rate of 151 trips per day, which delivers approximately 23 departures each week for every individual stop.
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68.6% of residents in Sylvania report no long-term health condition. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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General health metrics for Sylvania residents remain favorable, with AreaSearch mortality and morbidity assessments tracking in line with national standards. While chronic health conditions show low incidence across the general community, prevalence rises among older, vulnerable cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is notably elevated at roughly 61% of the population (6,176 people) compared to the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments in the locality, affecting 9.2% and 6.1% of the population respectively, whereas 68.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% throughout Greater Sydney.
Working-age individuals demonstrate robust health markers with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 25.4% of the population (2,569 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%, and while older residents face more health complications, their overall outcomes rank below national averages for the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.6% of Sylvania residents were born overseas and 26.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.4%) and Australian (20.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Sylvania is pronounced relative to most comparable areas, with overseas-born individuals representing 25.6% of residents and 26.4% using a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, comprising 68.1% of the population compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of parental birth heritage, the leading ancestries across Sylvania are English at 22.4%, Australian at 20.5%, and Other at 9.6%, which sits beneath the regional proportion of 16.0%. Specific cultural groups show distinct concentration patterns within the locality, with Greek ancestry significantly overrepresented at 8.0% (compared to 1.9% regionally), Macedonian at 1.8% (versus 0.4%), and Russian at 0.6% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sylvania is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 21.1% 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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Sylvania has one of the older age profiles in its region. On estimates updated to August 2026, 25.4% of residents are retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), against 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while just 21.2% fall within young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) where the wider region records 31.4%. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 46 as at August 2026, unchanged from the 2021 Census, and 9 years above the Greater Sydney figure of 37 recorded at the same Census. Nationally the median was 38 at the same Census.
By 2041, retiree and elderly cohorts are expected to absorb most of the growth, adding 929 residents (36%) to reach 3,498. Children and young adults are projected to contract over the same period, along with young to middle aged adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sylvania
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 headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 Jun 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 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 — 53 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,749 at the 2021 Census → 10,116 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 (SAL13732). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.