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The median house price in Sylvania Waters is $2.40m, with units at $1.11m. House values have moved -3.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Sylvania Waters has an estimated 3,028 residents, down from 3,200 at the 2021 Census — a change of 172 people, or 5.4%. The population has thinned by an average 1.3% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 2,857 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 investigations of ABS population estimates for the wider region, alongside newly confirmed address data from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Sylvania Waters has a projected population of approximately 3,028 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 172 people (5.4%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,200 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 3,016, computed by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) combined with an additional 9 validated new addresses following the Census date.
Such a population size results in a density of 2,856 persons per square kilometer, placing the location within the highest national quartile analyzed by AreaSearch. Recent population gains were almost exclusively supported by overseas migration, which served as the primary driver of growth. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For regions where this data is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age bracket growth rates from these summaries are also applied to all areas for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the suburb of Sylvania Waters is projected to experience a population expansion slightly under the Australian median, with an anticipated growth of 161 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 figures, representing a total increase of 4.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
26 new dwellings have been approved in Sylvania Waters over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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 by AreaSearch of ABS building permit statistics allocated from regional databases shows that Sylvania Waters averages approximately 5 new home approvals annually, with an estimated total of 26 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 1 approvals have been documented. Because the population contracted during the preceding timeframe, housing availability has remained sufficient to meet demand, leading to a balanced market environment with ample options for buyers, while new residences are built with a mean value of $698,000, showing that builders are focusing on the higher-end luxury market.
Additionally, commercial approvals reached $5.4 million during this financial year, pointing to a quiet commercial construction sector. When compared to Greater Sydney, building activity in Sylvania Waters is exceptionally low, tracking 76.0% below the regional per capita average. This minimal volume of new builds generally underpins demand and pricing for pre-existing houses. This rate also sits below the national average, showcasing the established status of the neighborhood and highlighting possible development restrictions. At the same time, recent residential construction has consisted entirely of townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density options offers more affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (of which 80.0% houses are currently free-standing), showing a lack of available building plots alongside evolving preferences and the demand for more varied, economical housing types. With approximately 6077 people per approval, Sylvania Waters displays the characteristics of a mature, built-out area. Demographic predictions suggest Sylvania Waters will add 149 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release). At current building rates, residential supply is expected to comfortably satisfy demand, establishing favorable conditions for purchasers while potentially paving the way for expansion that outpaces these predictions.
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 Waters, worth an estimated $25 million. A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.4 billion. 14 are already under construction and 24 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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Few factors shape local property markets as much as infrastructure upgrades, major works, and municipal planning choices. In total, 6 developments have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Principal works include the 117-131 Taren Point Road Specialised Retail Development, Florida Street Affordable Housing, Southgate Shopping Centre Expansion, and the Frank Vickery Village Renewal, with details below highlighting those of greatest interest.
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117-131 Taren Point Road Specialised Retail Planning Proposal
Proponent-initiated planning proposal to amend Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan 2015 by adding specialised retail premises as an additional permitted use for 117-125 and 131 Taren Point Road. The approximately 14,342 sqm E4 General Industrial site already contains large format retail and hire uses, including Harvey Norman, Domayne, Sydney Tools and Kennards Hire. Following public exhibition, Council resolved on 23 February 2026 to liaise with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure to make the LEP amendment.Any future physical development would require a separate development assessment process.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
34-38 Pinnacle Street Mixed Development
8-storey mixed-use development comprising 24 residential apartments and a boarding house containing 70 rooms with basement car parking.
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.
1,687 residents of Sylvania Waters are employed, from a labour force of 1,754. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 68.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,411, about 80% 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 Waters boasts a highly qualified labor force with a notable concentration of professional services workers, alongside an unemployment rate of just 3.8%, derived from AreaSearch compilations of regional statistics. In March 2026, 1,687 citizens were employed, with the local unemployment rate tracking 0.3% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor force participation matching the regional rate of 69.1% closely. Census records show that a substantial 35.7% of employed residents worked from home, although this figure should be interpreted in the context of COVID-19 restriction periods. Local workers are primarily employed in healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The community shows a particularly high concentration of construction workers, representing 1.4 times the regional proportion. Meanwhile, professional & technical services employ only 8.8% of the local workforce, which is below the Greater Sydney average of 11.5%. Because it is mostly a residential neighborhood, local job opportunities appear limited, as shown by comparing the count of Census jobs to the resident workforce. Based on AreaSearch reviews of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider geographic regions, the labor force expanded by 0.2% over the 12-month period while total employment contracted by 0.7%, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 1.0 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with a tiny decline. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective workforce demand in Sylvania Waters. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry mix to project regional trends. While total national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment composition of Sylvania Waters suggests local employment is poised to grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted mapping for presentation purposes and does not account for local population dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sylvania Waters is $2,371 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $920 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,666 a year against an average of $94,743. 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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According to the most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Sylvania Waters recorded a median taxpayer income of $59,666 and an average of $94,743. This is exceptionally high on a national scale, although the median is below the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and the average exceeds the regional average of $83,003. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates indicate figures of roughly $65,824 (median) and $104,520 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household incomes are in the top tier nationally, placing at the 86th percentile ($2,371 weekly).
The largest income segment consists of 29.7% of residents (899 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the wider metropolitan region where 30.9% are in this range. High-income earners are highly visible, with 38.9% earning more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to significant spending capacity. Mortgage and rent costs take up 15.8% of earnings, yet strong wages keep net disposable income in the 85th percentile, with a SEIFA income status in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sylvania Waters had 1,068 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 9% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.2%. 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 in Sylvania Waters at the time of the latest Census consisted of 80.3% houses and 19.7% other dwellings (townhouses, flats, and alternative options), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metro area. Home ownership rates in Sylvania Waters were much higher than the Sydney metro average at 43.9%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (40.5%) or rented (15.6%). The median monthly home loan payment in the area was significantly above the Sydney metro average at $3,000, and the median weekly rent stood at $600, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, Sylvania Waters' mortgage costs are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are far above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sylvania Waters counted 1,068 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 82.0%, which is comprised of 44.4% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent arrangements. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.0%, with single person dwellings representing 15.5% and group households accounting for 2.4% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.9 people is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.9% of adults in Sylvania Waters hold a university qualification, including 21.1% with a bachelor degree and 7.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 21.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment levels in Sylvania Waters are lower than metropolitan averages, with 29.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. This difference suggests opportunities for further training and educational advancement. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 21.1%, followed by postgraduate study (7.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 33.4% of citizens aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (21.4%). Enrolment rates are remarkably high, with 28.0% of local citizens actively participating in formal study.
This student population includes 8.7% in primary school, 8.4% in high school, and 5.7% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sylvania Waters reaches 23 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 370 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity includes 23 stops operating within Sylvania Waters, consisting of bus services. These points of access are serviced by 7 separate routes, which combine to offer 372 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as outstanding, with homes situated an average of 154 meters from the closest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary choice for 92% of commuters. Average car ownership is 1.9 per household, exceeding the metropolitan average. A high 35.7% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may be influenced by lockdown conditions.
Service frequency averages 53 trips per day across all routes, which represents approximately 16 weekly services for each transit stop.
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75.9% of residents in Sylvania Waters report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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Public health metrics reveal excellent outcomes throughout Sylvania Waters, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic illnesses, which show low rates of common health conditions across all demographics. Additionally, the level of private medical insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 64% of the population (1,946 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses reported in the neighborhood were arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.5 and 4.5% of citizens, respectively. Meanwhile, 75.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The suburb has 20.9% of its population aged 65 and over (632 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health outcomes for local seniors are strong, keeping pace with national rankings seen in the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.7% of Sylvania Waters residents were born overseas and 38.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (17.5%) and Australian (15.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Sylvania Waters ranks highly for cultural mix, with 32.7% of its residents born outside of Australia and 38.9% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 68.3% of the community, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background, the three most common ancestries in Sylvania Waters are English at 17.5% of the population, Australian at 15.8% of the population, and Other at 12.1% of the population. There are also notable differences in specific ancestral lines, with Greek ancestry significantly overrepresented at 11.1% of Sylvania Waters (compared to 1.9% across the region), Macedonian at 3.2% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Russian at 1.0% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sylvania Waters is 43. 25.5% 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 43 in Sylvania Waters is much higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37, and sits well above the national median of 38. Residents in the 55 - 64 age bracket are highly represented (13.9%), whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller (11.0%) than the metropolitan average. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 13.0% to 14.5% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort contracted from 11.8% to 10.4%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic forecasts indicate substantial changes in Sylvania Waters' age distribution.
The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to grow steadily, adding 66 people (28%) to rise from 242 to 309. The combined age groups of 65 and over will make up 77% of total population growth, reflecting a maturing community. In contrast, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 brackets are projected to experience population losses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sylvania Waters
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 | May 2026 3 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 May 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 — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,200 at the 2021 Census → 3,028 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 (SAL13733). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.