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The median house price in Thornleigh is $1.88m, with units at $820k. House values have moved 1.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Thornleigh has an estimated 9,376 residents, up from 8,898 at the 2021 Census — a change of 478 people, or 5.4%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 91.0% of that increase. That puts 2,423 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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Drawing on census data and subsequent addresses verified by AreaSearch, the suburb of Thornleigh has an estimated population of 9,376 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 478 people (5.4%) from the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 8,898 people. The estimate is derived from a resident baseline of 9,375 calculated from the June 2025 ABS ERP publication, combined with 82 validated new addresses registered since the census date. This population level translates to a density of 2,422 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quarter of Australian territories analyzed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Thornleigh's 5.4% expansion rate post-census is within 1.7 percentage points of the state average (7.1%), reflecting competitive local demand. This growth was largely underpinned by net overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 91.0% of the total demographic gains during recent times. Demographic outlooks utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline. For areas where these figures are unavailable, projections rely on the 2022 NSW State Government SA2 dataset with a 2021 baseline. Age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are extended to span the years 2032 to 2041. Based on this methodology, the suburb of Thornleigh is projected to undergo a small demographic contraction, with a reduction of 9 persons by 2041. Despite this overall shift, growth is expected in specific brackets, particularly the 75 to 84 age cohort, which is forecast to increase by 174 people. Details regarding these demographic brackets are available in the age section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
140 new dwellings have been approved in Thornleigh over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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 building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from statistical divisions, Thornleigh has recorded an average of 28 new residential approvals per year. This yields an estimated 140 home approvals over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 13 approvals during the current FY-26 period. The ratio of new residents to completed dwellings averaged 2.8 people per year for each new house built between FY-21 and FY-25, pointing to healthy demand that reinforces residential values. The average value of these newly approved homes stands at $751,000, indicating that building activity is concentrated on upscale, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $10.3 million during the current financial year, demonstrating active business investment. Recent construction approvals consist of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% multi-unit projects or townhouses, reinforcing the low-density residential character of the suburb and catering to families seeking larger properties. A ratio of approximately 1099 people for each new residential approval indicates a highly established local property market. Faced with stable or declining long-term demographic forecasts, Thornleigh might see eased pressure on its housing stock, potentially creating advantageous buying conditions.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Thornleigh, worth an estimated $521 million. A further 57 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.3 billion. 6 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning changes, and public investments are major drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 10 developments expected to influence the local area. Key projects include Thornleigh Quarter, Thornleigh Marketplace Redevelopment, 15-19 Station Street Mixed-Use Development Thornleigh, and The Sanctuary Thornleigh, with the primary initiatives detailed in the list below.
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Thornleigh Marketplace Redevelopment
Holdmark is progressing an approved redevelopment of the Thornleigh Marketplace neighbourhood shopping centre. The project involves significant additions including a new second-floor level above the rooftop car park, creating additional retail space, a food court, and rooftop terraces. Recent modifications approved in 2024 refined the layout to include a Woolworths direct-to-boot facility within the existing car park structure. The center remains anchored by Woolworths and Dan Murphys.
15-19 Station Street Mixed-Use Development Thornleigh
Approved six storey mixed use development at 15-19 Station Street, Thornleigh, comprising 48 residential apartments above ground floor commercial space with basement parking. The project is located immediately adjacent to Thornleigh Railway Station and was approved by Hornsby Shire Council under DA 2022/0432 to deliver higher density housing and local retail next to public transport.
Thornleigh Quarter
Thornleigh Quarter is a mixed use precinct by Holdmark planned to deliver about 326 apartments across three mid rise buildings with ground floor retail and cafe spaces, activated frontages to Pennant Hills Road and landscaped communal terraces and courtyards directly opposite Thornleigh Station.
Hornsby Park
Transformation of the 60-hectare former Hornsby Quarry site into a major regional bush parkland in Sydney's upper north shore. The first stage opened to the public in late March 2026, comprising the Crusher Plant Precinct (lawns, picnic shelters, electric BBQs, accessible toilets, free parking), the Southern Lookout providing fully accessible sweeping views into the volcanic quarry void, and the upgraded Heritage Steps linking the Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre down into the precinct. Construction continues in stages, with future works including the Quarry Loop walking and cycling track, additional scenic lookouts, a bike jump and pump track, and the Old Mans Valley field of play.Longer term masterplan elements feature a freshwater quarry lake, wetlands cascade, lakeside amenities and an accessible lift to the quarry base. The masterplan was designed by Clouston Associates with Hornsby Shire Council. Stage 1 has been supported by the NSW Government through the Stronger Communities Fund.
The Residences at Wahroonga Estate
Stage 1 of the $1.5 billion Wahroonga Estate masterplan, delivering 128 premium apartments across three six-storey buildings on the 66-hectare Seventh-day Adventist Church precinct. Developed by Capital Corporation in a joint venture with the Church and built by DASCO, the project features curved brick facade design by Group GSA, bespoke interiors by Coco Republic, and landscaped communal spaces with direct access to Coups Creek bushland. Targeting downsizers and owner-occupiers on Sydney's Upper North Shore, adjacent to the Sydney Adventist Hospital.
The Sanctuary Thornleigh
Premium master-planned residential community delivered by Toplace Group, comprising around 184 apartments and townhouses with resort-style resident facilities in a bushland setting at Thornleigh on Sydneys Upper North Shore. Construction is understood to be complete, with the estate now operating as a private residential community.
Keynote Residences Beecroft
Mixed-use 5-storey residential and retail development featuring 34 luxury apartments with 2 ground floor retail spaces. Located in the heart of Beecroft with easy access to transport, schools, and amenities.
Thornleigh Station Upgrade
Transport Access Program upgrade providing three new lifts for platform access, weather protection shelters, improved lighting and accessibility compliance for mobility-impaired passengers.
5,031 residents of Thornleigh are employed, from a labour force of 5,246. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 69.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,277, 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 labor pool is characterized by high levels of qualification, with a particularly strong concentration in technology industries, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and an estimated annual job growth rate of 3.8% based on localized data summaries. As of March 2026, the employed population numbered 5,031 residents. The unemployment rate matches the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while the participation rate aligns with the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census responses indicate that 55.3% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure likely reflects the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area exhibits a notable concentration in education & training, which accounts for an employment share 1.5 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, the transport, postal & warehousing sector is underrepresented, making up only 2.6% of the workforce compared to 5.3% across the wider region. Given the difference between the local working population and resident employment numbers, this residential community appears to provide limited internal job opportunities. Aggregated data from the ABS and SALM indicates that employment grew by 3.8% over the 12-month period, while the overall labor force expanded by 1.7%, leading to a 1.9 percentage points drop in the unemployment rate. This outpaced the broader Greater Sydney region, which experienced a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion in the labor force, and a marginal decline in unemployment. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on expected demand changes in Thornleigh. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to map out future patterns. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these projections against the local industry mix suggests employment within Thornleigh is on track to rise by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, representing a basic mathematical extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Thornleigh is $2,681 a week (about $139,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,025 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,859 a year against an average of $96,146. The average runs 51% 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 records for the 2023 financial year show that the suburb of Thornleigh recorded a median taxpayer income of $63,859, with the average income reaching $96,146. This places the area in the top national percentile, comparing favorably to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would stand at roughly $70,449 for the median and $106,068 for the average as of March 2026. According to census data, incomes for households, families, and individuals in Thornleigh are highly ranked, falling in the 81st to 93rd percentiles across the country.
The largest bracket consists of 29.5% of local residents (2,765 people) earning over $4000+, differing from the broader metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 30.9%. This concentration of high-income earners, with 45.1% of households earning above $3,000/week, indicates substantial purchasing power. Even though housing costs consume 15.4% of earnings, strong overall income levels place disposable income in the 93rd percentile, with a SEIFA income decile rank of 9th.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Thornleigh had 2,970 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 8% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $530 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the time of the census consisted of 76.5% freestanding houses and 23.5% alternative dwelling types, such as apartments and semi-detached homes, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in the area were notably higher than metropolitan averages, sitting at 32.1%, with the remaining properties being purchased via mortgages (44.3%) or rented (23.7%). The median mortgage payment of $2,800 monthly was higher than the metropolitan Sydney median of $2,427, while median weekly rent was recorded at $530, compared to the metropolitan Sydney median of $470.
On a national scale, mortgage costs are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the country-wide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Thornleigh counted 2,970 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,130 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 81.8%, divided into couples with children at 46.8%, couples without children at 22.4%, and single parent households at 11.4%. The remaining 18.2% consists of non-family households, with single person households accounting for 16.2% and shared group houses making up 2.1%. The median household occupancy stands at 2.9 people, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
48.7% of adults in Thornleigh hold a university qualification, including 30.0% with a bachelor degree and 15.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 12.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 864 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,137 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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The level of education in Thornleigh is significantly higher than broader geographical averages, with 48.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high concentration of tertiary qualifications positions the area well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 30.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Technical and vocational pathways represent 23.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and vocational certificates (12.7%). Participation in study is high, with 32.4% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 11.3% attending primary school, 9.1% in secondary education, and 6.3% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Thornleigh reaches 99 stops on 47 routes, timetabled for about 3,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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The local public transport network consists of 99 active stops, including both train stations and bus stops. These stops are served by 47 different routes, which together provide 3,827 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is highly rated, with the average distance to the nearest stop standing at 133 meters. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 78%, followed by trains at 13%. Car ownership averages 1.4 vehicles per household, which is above the metropolitan average.
Census data from 2021 indicates that 55.3% of residents worked from home, a figure that may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Services run at an average frequency of 546 trips per day across all active routes, which averages out to approximately 38 weekly trips per public transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.9% of residents in Thornleigh report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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Based on health indicators compiled by AreaSearch, including mortality data and chronic illness rates, Thornleigh demonstrates strong overall health outcomes, with low rates of common medical conditions across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, held by approximately 65% of the total population (6,078 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues were the most frequently reported conditions, affecting 7.3% and 7.2% of residents respectively, while 72.9% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.1% of the local population (1,415 people), and health metrics for this senior cohort are particularly strong, ranking higher relative to national benchmarks than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.1% of Thornleigh residents were born overseas and 32.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.7%) and Australian (20.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The area displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 37.1% of the population born outside Australia and 32.6% speaking a language other than English in the home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 51.0% of the population. Hinduism represents the most notable variation from regional norms, accounting for 4.5% of residents compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three most common ancestral backgrounds are English (21.7%), Australian (20.6%), and Other (11.1%). Distinct variations in ethnic representation are evident, with Korean ancestry overrepresented at 2.3% of the local population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Lebanese at 2.6% (compared to 2.6% regionally), and Russian at 0.5% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Thornleigh is 40. 23.8% 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 local median age of 40 is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 demographic is notably overrepresented at 15.4% of the population, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 9.7%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.2% to 14.1% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 15.4% to 14.0%. Projections indicate that Thornleigh's age distribution will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to expand by 157 people (30%) from 525 to 683.
Combined senior cohorts aged 65 and above are projected to account for 96% of the total demographic growth, reflecting an aging population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 and 25 to 34 brackets are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Thornleigh
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 5 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 — 82 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,898 at the 2021 Census → 9,376 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 (SAL13866). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.