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The median house price in Tahmoor is $970k, with units at $672k. House values have moved 6.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Tahmoor has an estimated 9,238 residents, up from 5,777 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,461 people, or 59.9%. Growth has averaged 9.5% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 1,111 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 65.0% of that increase. That puts 544 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations, the suburb of Tahmoor records an estimated population of 9,238 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 3,461 people (59.9%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 5,777 people. Such growth stems from an estimated resident population base of 8,898 following the ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside 1,111 validated new addresses confirmed post-Census. With a density standing at 544 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space and capacity for upcoming residential projects.
Outpacing both Greater Sydney and the wider state benchmark of 7.3%, the suburb of Tahmoor emerged as a prominent regional growth center following the 2021 census. Interstate arrivals served as the principal demographic engine, accounting for roughly 65.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural increase also provided positive contributions. Projections for the suburb of Tahmoor utilize the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 series based on 2022 benchmarks, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 modeling anchored to 2021 where necessary, with age-cohort growth trajectories projected across 2032 to 2041. Future demographic estimates place the suburb of Tahmoor within the highest quartile nationwide for expansion, with aggregate SA2 modeling anticipating an addition of 3,404 persons to 2041, representing an overall increase of 33.2% across the 16 years.
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979 new dwellings have been approved in Tahmoor over the past five years, an average of 195 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 21 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 210 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 66% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 312, running ahead of 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 indicates that Tahmoor logged an annual average of 195 new dwelling approvals, accumulating to roughly 979 homes across the prior 5 financial years, with 312 approvals registered to date in FY-25. An influx averaging 3 new residents per constructed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25 highlights substantial demand pressures over incoming stock, typically intensifying buyer competition and supporting capital appreciation. Furthermore, mean residential construction values stand at $383,000, presenting a relatively affordable entry point against regional benchmarks, while $5.2 million in commercial approvals secured during this financial year underscores the locality's dominant residential orientation.
Per capita building activity in Tahmoor outstrips Greater Sydney by 68.0% and exceeds national benchmarks, pointing to significant developer interest and ensuring diverse opportunities for purchasers. Upcoming residential stock comprises 66.0% detached houses alongside 34.0% medium and high-density formats, introducing higher-density housing alternatives spanning varied price thresholds. This contrasts with the current established base of 91.0% houses, signaling shifting demographic preferences, dwindling greenfield supply, and rising demand for varied price points. Demonstrating typical expansion-corridor dynamics, the locality currently records around 31 people per dwelling approval. Latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch indicate Tahmoor will add 3,064 residents through to 2041. Current construction trends suggest residential completions are positioned to accommodate incoming demand effectively, fostering favorable conditions for property buyers and potentially driving expansion above baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Tahmoor
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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 Tahmoor, worth an estimated $70 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.3 billion. 14 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital investments, planning strategies, and public infrastructure works significantly impact regional growth trajectories. AreaSearch has outlined 2 core developments likely to influence the immediate surroundings. Key undertakings include the Tahmoor Marketplace Expansion, the Tahmoor Town Centre Revitalisation, the Tahmoor South Coal Project, and the Panorama - North Wilton Precinct, with major elements detailed below.
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Tahmoor Marketplace Expansion
Planned expansion of Tahmoor Marketplace including additional specialty retail floorspace, supermarket improvements and expanded at-grade parking to support population growth in Tahmoor. The project remains in the planning phase with broader transport planning for the Tahmoor CBD progressing alongside future retail improvements.
Tahmoor Town Centre Revitalisation
Wollondilly Shire Council-led revitalisation of Tahmoor's main street and town centre, encompassing new retail and commercial spaces, public domain upgrades, and improved pedestrian connections along Remembrance Driveway. The project aims to reinforce Tahmoor as a key service hub for the Wollondilly Shire as the region experiences significant population growth.
Picton Parklands Master Plan
Council-adopted long-term master plan and plan of management for linked open space and recreation areas across Picton Parklands, including Picton Botanic Gardens, Hume Oval, Picton Sportsground, Monds Lane, Picton RSL Park and the creek corridors. Current delivery is focused on the Picton Sportsground multi-use field upgrade for soccer, cricket and Oztag, including earthworks, drainage, irrigation and lighting. Council lists this field upgrade as in progress, started January 2025 and due to finish April 2026, while the wider master plan remains staged subject to funding.
Tahmoor South Coal Project
Underground longwall extension of the Tahmoor Colliery into the Bargo area, approved by the Independent Planning Commission in April 2021 (SSD-8445) and modified through to May 2025. The project was approved to extract up to 33 Mt of ROM coking coal from the Bulli seam via longwall mining, extending mine life to approximately 2032. The mine has been shut since February 2025 after owner SIMEC Mining (GFG Alliance) exhausted cash reserves. Liberty Primary Metals Australia entered voluntary administration in November 2025, and the NSW Supreme Court ordered liquidation in March 2026 with McGrathNicol appointed as liquidator.238 of 328 workers were made redundant in March 2026, with 90 retained for care and maintenance. The mine is being offered for sale with expressions of interest sought by the liquidator.
Picton Bypass
Proposed 2.1-kilometre two-lane bypass of Picton town centre, linking Thirlmere and Tahmoor with the Hume Motorway via Picton Road. The route includes three bridges, the tallest around 38 metres above water level, and a 60km/h design speed. The bypass aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, and provide an emergency evacuation route during bushfire and flood events, supplementing the heritage-listed Victoria Bridge. The NSW and Australian Governments have committed over 18 million dollars for planning, with MRB Technical Services engaged to prepare a concept design and environmental assessment.Ground investigations began in late September 2025 and further onsite investigation work is underway from April 2026 over a six month period to inform design development. A concept design is expected to be available for public feedback in late 2026.
Picton High School Redevelopment
Completed $60 million complete rebuild accommodating up to 2,000 students. Features modern classrooms, specialist performance areas, creative arts spaces, hospitality kitchens, sports facilities, trade workshops, covered outdoor learning areas, library, administration spaces. Students moved into new buildings Term 2, 2021 with full completion 2022.
Wollondilly Cultural Precinct
Multi-stage civic and cultural precinct in Picton delivering a new Government Services Building (Stage 2, construction commenced mid-2025 by Kane Constructions, due end 2026), refurbished Shire Hall, Performing Arts Centre (completed 2024), and future new Library, Village Green and civic forecourt (Stage 3-4, due 2030). Designed by Williams Ross Architects, the four-storey Government Services Building features basement parking, council workspaces, a customer service area and commercial lettable space. The precinct consolidates council and government services, expands cultural facilities and creates new public space in the Picton town centre.Total estimated economic benefit of $732 million over 25 years.
15 Janderra Lane Wilton Stage 2A South East Wilton Precinct
Approved Torrens title residential subdivision within the South East Wilton Growth Area. The Stage 2A development at 15 Janderra Lane creates 362 residential lots, 6 super lots, drainage and open space lots, a local park, share paths, stormwater works, road dedication, civil works and essential services. The planning agreement was executed in July 2025 and subsequently novated from Country Garden Wilton East Pty Ltd to Landtop SPV5 Pty Ltd.
5,299 residents of Tahmoor are employed, from a labour force of 5,489. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 80.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 7,052, about 76% 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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Tahmoor maintains a diverse workforce across professional and vocational occupations, marked by heavy concentration in construction, an unemployment rate of 3.5%, and annual job growth of 14.6% per AreaSearch aggregations. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 5,299, with local unemployment sitting 0.7% under the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Participation reached a strong 80.3%, well above the metropolitan figure of 68.9%, while 22.3% of workers indicated working from home at the Census, a metric potentially shaped by pandemic restrictions. Local workers are predominantly engaged in construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Construction represents a notable industry specialization, employing a share 2.0 times above regional levels, whereas professional & technical services claim only 3.7% of the workforce compared to 11.5% across the broader region. Disparities between local resident counts and Census workplace numbers indicate limited employment nodes situated directly within the community. ABS and SALM records aggregated by AreaSearch reveal that over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 14.6% against a 15.3% increase in the labour force, nudging unemployment upward by 0.6 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney, employment and labour force metrics both grew by 1.9%, accompanied by minor declines in joblessness. Applying Mar-26 industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia—which anticipate overall national expansions of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years—to local industry distributions points to potential workforce gains of 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, based on illustrative weighting that excludes localized demographic adjustments.
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Median household income in Tahmoor is $1,739 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $792 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,248 a year against an average of $64,481. 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 data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $54,248 and an average of $64,481 in Tahmoor, trailing Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) as well as national benchmarks. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 elevates current modeled figures to around $59,846 median and $71,135 average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual, family, and household earnings modestly between the 47th and 49th percentiles. Individual brackets show 35.3% of taxpayers (3,261 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan proportion of 30.9%.
Affordability remains constrained, with residual income sitting at 80.4% (46th percentile) and socioeconomic status tracking in the 5th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tahmoor had 2,023 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 1% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate Tahmoor's housing stock consisted of 91.4% standalone houses and 8.6% alternative configurations including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas the Sydney metro market recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 26.1%, slightly trailing metropolitan averages, with mortgaged properties representing 41.6% and rental housing accounting for 32.3%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,167 against weekly rental payments of $410, coming in lower than Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470. In a broader context, local mortgage servicing exceeds the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rents also outpacing the nationwide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tahmoor counted 2,023 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,235 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family structures characterize the local living arrangements, representing 74.7% of all domestic dwellings. This cohort is divided into couples with children (34.4%), childless couples (22.8%), and single-parent arrangements (16.8%). Non-family domiciles comprise 25.3% of the total, consisting of sole occupants (22.7%) and group residences (2.6%). Typical household size aligns with the Greater Sydney norm at 2.7 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.3% of adults in Tahmoor hold a university qualification, including 8.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 33.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 503 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 939 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher educational attainment shows a notable disparity, with university qualification levels in the area at 13.3% compared to the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%. Among higher credentials, bachelor degrees represent 8.7%, postgraduate awards account for 3.0%, and graduate diplomas stand at 1.6%. In contrast, vocational and technical pathways are prominent, with 44.1% of residents aged 15+ holding certificates (33.9%) or advanced diplomas (10.2%). Formal study participation is strong across the community, with 29.6% of residents enrolled in an educational course. Broken down by tier, 11.7% attend primary school, 7.5% are in secondary education, and 2.5% are pursuing tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Tahmoor reaches 168 stops on 48 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 across Tahmoor is supported by 168 active stops covering both bus and rail services across 48 discrete routes, generating 2,121 weekly passenger trips. Stop proximity averages 135 meters from residences. Given the residential profile, private vehicle use dominates commuting patterns at 92%, with dwelling vehicle ownership averaging 1.7 cars, higher than regional figures. Working from home accounted for 22.3% of workers in the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions. Transit route frequency delivers an average of 303 daily trips across the local network, translating to roughly 12 weekly departures for each designated stop.
The provided map displays the 100 nearest transit locations relative to the central coordinate.
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65.3% of residents in Tahmoor report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch highlight specific challenges across Tahmoor regarding mortality and chronic illnesses spanning various age groups. Private medical insurance adoption sits slightly ahead of broader SA2 benchmarks at approximately 52% of the population (~4,844 people), though remaining below the Greater Sydney average of 59.9%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the primary diagnosed medical concerns, affecting 9.7 and 9.3% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 65.3% of locals reported having no chronic medical diagnoses, below the 74.6% recorded across Greater Sydney. Chronic conditions also impact working-age cohorts, while seniors aged 65 and over total 1,376 people (14.9% of residents), experiencing health metrics generally consistent with national senior profiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tahmoor is largely Australian-born, at 88.1% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.5%) and English (29.0%). 4.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic measures show lower cultural diversity within Tahmoor, where 88.1% of residents were born domestically, 92.3% maintain Australian citizenship, and 93.5% communicate solely in English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, claimed by 56.1% of the population compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Leading reported ancestries based on parental origin include Australian at 31.5% and English at 29.0%, both substantially exceeding respective regional averages of 17.8% and 19.0%, followed by Irish ancestry at 7.7%. Specific ethnic representations show distinct local patterns: Maltese heritage registers at 1.1% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Lebanese background accounts for 0.9% (versus 2.6% regionally), and Australian Aboriginal heritage represents 4.7% (against 1.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tahmoor is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 27.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Tahmoor leans toward younger cohorts, with youth aged 0 - 24 comprising 35.4% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 30.4% in Greater Sydney, while individuals aged 25 - 44 represent 28.5% against a metropolitan share of 31.4%. The median age remains steady at 34 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census outcome and 3 years below the regional median of 37 recorded in 2021. The demographic group aged 25 - 44 demonstrated the most visible growth since the Census, rising from 26.6% to 28.5%.
Projections indicate that by 2041, seniors aged 65+ will account for the bulk of growth, rising by 963 residents (70%) to total 2,339.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tahmoor
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,111 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,777 at the 2021 Census → 9,238 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 (SAL13742). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.