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The median house price in Sylvania is $2.04m, with units at $1.31m. House values have moved 3.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Sylvania has an estimated 10,108 residents, down from 10,749 at the 2021 Census — a change of 641 people, or 6.0%. The population has thinned by an average 1.4% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 3,008 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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An examination of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates that the suburb of Sylvania has an estimated population of approximately 10,108 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 641 people (6.0%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 10,749 people. This shift is derived from a resident population of 10,084, which AreaSearch calculated after analyzing the most recent ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) and incorporating 53 validated new addresses since the Census date.
With this population level, the area has a density ratio of 3,008 persons per square kilometer, ranking it in the top quartile of national settings evaluated by AreaSearch. The main driver of population growth in the area was overseas migration, which acted as virtually the only source of population increases in recent times. For its forecasts, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 sectors, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. In cases where SA2 areas lack this information, AreaSearch applies the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. The age group growth rates derived from these figures are also applied across all locations for the period from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts suggest the suburb of Sylvania will experience population expansion slightly below the national median, with projections indicating an increase of 795 persons by 2041, representing a total rise of 7.6% over the 16 years.
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269 new dwellings have been approved in Sylvania over the past five years, an average of 53 a year. That is 5.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 60 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, 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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According to an AreaSearch assessment of ABS building approval statistics distributed from regional data, Sylvania has averaged approximately 53 residential property approvals annually, totaling an estimated 269 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) along with 6 approvals thus far in FY-26. Because the population has decreased recently, this level of building activity has been relatively sufficient, which benefits buyers, with new builds carrying an average expected construction cost of $698,000, indicating that builders are targeting the luxury segment with upscale projects. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $67.9 million during this current financial year, pointing to robust local business development.
Sylvania exhibits roughly three-quarters the per capita rate of new dwelling approvals seen in Greater Sydney, ranking in the 47th percentile of locations analyzed across the country, which limits options for buyers and sustains demand for established homes. Current construction consists of 17.0% detached family homes and 83.0% medium- to high-density projects. This shift toward higher-density properties offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This marks a significant departure from the local housing stock, where houses currently make up 60.0% of properties, highlighting a shrinking supply of vacant land, shifting lifestyle preferences, and a demand for varied, budget-friendly options. With approximately 356 residents for every approved dwelling, Sylvania demonstrates the characteristics of an established property market. Projections based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate suggest Sylvania will add 771 residents by 2041. Under current construction trajectories, the volume of new residential supply is anticipated to easily satisfy this demand, offering favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling expansion that exceeds current demographic 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 $10.9 billion. 13 are already under construction and 19 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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Local planning, capital works, and infrastructure developments are primary drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 8 projects expected to influence the community, with major initiatives including the Florida Street Affordable Housing, the 117-131 Taren Point Road Specialised Retail Development, the Frank Vickery Village Renewal, and the Southgate Shopping Centre Expansion, with details on the most significant works provided below.
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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.
5,294 residents of Sylvania are employed, from a labour force of 5,517. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, 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 8,925, 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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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a significant share of professional services workers and an unemployment rate of 4.0%, according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, the employed population stood at 5,294 individuals, with the joblessness rate closely matching the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney, while the participation rate of 64.8% fell slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 69.1%. Census data indicates that a substantial 40.9% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary industries employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The community shows a distinct concentration in the construction sector, where employment is 1.3 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are less common, accounting for just 9.0% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. This mostly residential locality seems to provide few jobs within its boundaries, as highlighted by comparing the number of employed residents to the local working population in the Census. According to SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider regions by AreaSearch, the year ending March 2026 saw a 0.4% expansion in the labour force alongside a 0.7% drop in total employment, pushing the unemployment rate up by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% increase in the labour force, with a minor reduction in unemployment. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future workforce requirements. Mapping these five-year and ten-year national projections onto the local industrial mix indicates potential growth trends. Although nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Using these industry-specific indicators to weigh Sylvania's current workforce suggests local employment opportunities could rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, serving as a weighted extrapolation that excludes local population forecasts.
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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 statistics at the postcode level, compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, show that the suburb of Sylvania has a median taxpayer income of $54,478 and an average taxpayer income of $86,505. These figures represent high levels on a national scale, compared to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated projections suggest figures of roughly $60,100 (median) and $95,432 (average) as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 places household, family, and individual incomes in Sylvania near the 60th percentile nationally.
Earnings data shows that 28.5% of residents (2,880 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which aligns with the regional proportion of 30.9% in this range. A high concentration of top earners exists, with 30.8% of the population receiving over $3,000/week, pointing to significant financial resources in the area. Although local housing expenses take up 17.2% of household income, strong earnings keep disposable income levels at the 61st percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
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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At the most recent Census, the local housing mix consisted of 59.8% standalone houses and 40.1% alternative options such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative dwellings across the Sydney metropolitan region. Home ownership rates in Sylvania reached 43.0%, exceeding the metropolitan average, while mortgaged properties accounted for 34.9% and rental properties made up 22.1%. Monthly mortgage payments in the suburb typically sat at $2,730, which is higher than the Sydney metropolitan median of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $530, compared to the metropolitan benchmark of $470.
These local housing costs also exceed national figures, where the median mortgage payment is $1,863 and the median rent is $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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Families constitute the vast majority of households at 74.6%, which consists of 36.3% couples raising children, 26.4% couples without children, and 11.1% single-parent households. Single or group living arrangements make up the remaining 25.4%, with individuals living alone representing 24.0% and shared households accounting for 1.4%. The average home occupancy in the area is 2.6 people, slightly below the Greater Sydney standard 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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Tertiary attainment rates present some room for growth, as 27.7% of residents hold a university qualification compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Among these degrees, bachelor programs are the most common at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate studies at 6.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational qualifications are highly prevalent, with 34.9% of the population aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas at 13.3% and certificates at 21.6%. Enrolment levels in local learning institutions are quite high, with 27.2% of the population active in formal studies. This total includes 9.7% of residents attending primary schools, 7.9% enrolled in secondary colleges, and 4.3% participating in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sylvania reaches 46 stops on 22 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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Commuting infrastructure in Sylvania features 46 operational transit stops offering bus services. These locations are connected to 22 routes that deliver a combined 1,087 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is high, with average distances of 151 meters to the closest stop. Given the residential character of the area, most workers commute to external employment hubs, with private vehicles accounting for 87% of journeys and rail transit making up 6%. Households average 1.5 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average, while 40.9% of employed residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, potentially due to pandemic conditions.
Across the local transit network, services average 155 daily runs, which translates to roughly 23 weekly connections per transit 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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Medical statistics indicate favorable results for the local population, with AreaSearch investigations of mortality and illness showing outcomes similar to national levels. While standard health issues are uncommon in the general population, they are more prevalent among senior, high-risk groups, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, covering 61% of the population (6,171 people) compared to a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health issues represent the most prevalent medical conditions in the community, affecting 9.2% and 6.1% of individuals respectively, while 68.6% of residents reported having no ongoing health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is generally healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over represent 26.3% of the community (2,658 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%, and while senior health outcomes present certain issues, they rank lower on a national scale than the rest of the cohort.
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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The community demonstrates higher cultural diversity than most locations, with 25.6% of residents born outside Australia and 26.4% communicating in a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, practiced by 68.1% of the local population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental birthplace and ancestry, the three largest groups are English at 22.4%, Australian at 20.5%, and Other at 9.6%, which sits below the regional average of 16.0%. The local population also features unique concentrations of other backgrounds, with Greek ancestry representing 8.0% of Sylvania (compared to 1.9% regionally), Macedonian at 1.8% (compared to 0.4%), and Russian at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sylvania is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 20.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 46 years is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to the broader metropolitan area, the 75 - 84 age group shows a strong presence at 10.5%, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 8.9%. Since the 2021 Census, residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.6% to 11.8% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 12.5% to 11.1%. Demographic projections for 2041 point to shifts, with the cohort aged 85+ expected to grow by 415 people (75%), rising from 555 to 971.
This aging trend is prominent, as individuals aged 65+ account for 83% of the projected increase, while the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 groups are forecast to contract.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 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 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 — 53 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,749 at the 2021 Census → 10,108 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 (SAL13732). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.