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The median house price in Toongabbie (NSW) is $1.40m, with units at $608k. House values have moved 4.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Toongabbie (NSW) has an estimated 16,946 residents, up from 16,177 at the 2021 Census — a change of 769 people, or 4.8%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 280 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 3,583 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 demographic releases for the wider region and new locations confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Toongabbie (NSW) has a population calculated to be approximately 16,946 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 769 individuals (4.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 16,177 individuals. The shift is calculated from a resident headcount of 16,872, determined by AreaSearch through analysis of the June 2025 ERP data release by the ABS, combined with an extra 280 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level yields a density of 3,582 persons per square kilometer, placing the location within the top quartile of domestic areas evaluated by AreaSearch. Throughout the past ten years, Toongabbie (NSW) has shown consistent expansion with a 1.5% compound annual growth rate, exceeding Greater Sydney. Growth in the suburb of Toongabbie (NSW) was chiefly fueled by international migration, which accounted for roughly 76.0% of the total demographic gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic projections for each SA2 region, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, NSW State Government SA2 projections are utilized, published in 2022 with 2021 as the baseline. Growth rates for different age cohorts from these datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, population growth is projected to be slightly below the median of national statistical regions, with the suburb of Toongabbie (NSW) anticipated to expand by 1,646 individuals to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 9.3% over the 16 years.
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503 new dwellings have been approved in Toongabbie (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 100 a year. That places the area in the 51st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 64 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 50, 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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Based on analysis of ABS construction statistics allocated from statistical areas, Toongabbie has recorded an average of approximately 100 new housing approvals annually, with a total of 503 residences approved during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 46 during the current FY-26. With an average of 1.4 additional occupants per year for each home built during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the balance between supply and demand is stable, though recent data indicates this has risen to 4.5 individuals per home over the past 2 financial years, pointing to higher demand and a drop in available supply.
Newly built homes carry an average construction value of $504,000, indicating that builders are targeting the higher-end market with premium projects. Additionally, there has been $14.2 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year, indicating steady non-residential building progress. Recent residential construction is split equally, with 50.0% consisting of standalone houses and 50.0% comprising attached properties. This emphasis on higher-density options provides more accessible entry points, drawing downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. Having approximately 461 individuals for every dwelling approval, Toongabbie shows a mature market. Demographic projections indicate Toongabbie will add 1,572 occupants by 2041, according to the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, new housing supply is expected to easily satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially aiding growth beyond the current population forecasts.
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Development applications around Toongabbie (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Toongabbie (NSW), worth an estimated $222 million. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $34.7 billion. 16 are already under construction and 39 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, major developments, and urban planning decisions have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 32 projects have been identified that are expected to influence the area. Notable projects include the Toongabbie Bridge and Wentworth Avenue Upgrade, the Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment, the Toongabbie Town Centre Public Domain Plan, and the development at 21-21A Tucks Road Toongabbie, with details provided for the most significant works.
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Toongabbie Town Centre Public Domain Plan
Public domain revitalisation plan for Toongabbie town centre, adopted by Cumberland City Council on 21 August 2024. The plan guides delivery of consistently high-quality public realm including streetscape treatments, material palettes for surface treatments, street furniture, landscaping and finishes. It supports future work by Council, landowners and developers in achieving desired public domain outcomes. First stage of works will focus on improvements to Aurelia Street, Portico Park and Girraween Park. Works are to be included in Council's capital works program, with development contributions collected and reserved for this purpose.The plan supports place-based outcomes for creating healthy, creative, culturally rich and socially connected communities.
The Aurelia Mixed Use Development
DA-approved mixed-use development on a 1,394 square metre B2-zoned site in Toongabbie. Comprises 32 residential apartments (2 x 3-bedroom penthouses, 21 x 2-bedroom, 9 x 1-bedroom units), a 50-place childcare centre with age-appropriate rooms, and a commercial shop or cafe of approximately 110 square metres (80 square metres internal). Includes 56 car spaces and a rooftop terrace with BBQ area. The site was sold in July 2025; the incoming developer or builder has not been publicly identified.
21-21A Tucks Road Toongabbie
Proposed development of two residential flat buildings containing 68 apartments across 4 storeys, including 34 affordable rental housing units. A Site Compatibility Certificate was issued by the NSW Planning Portal in October 2020. Development Application DA2024/0646 was publicly exhibited February-March 2025 and was refused by City of Parramatta Council staff in July 2025. The project status is currently stalled pending any appeal or revised application.
Metella Road Pavement Reconstruction
Reconstruction of deteriorated road pavement with asphalt to address cracking and deformation along sections of Metella Road in Toongabbie. Works are funded through the Australian Government Roads to Recovery Program and are planned for a short delivery window in early 2026.
59-65 Aurelia Street Development
A residential development consisting of 35 apartments across 5 levels, including 41 basement car parking spaces. The design focuses on modern urban living within close proximity to Toongabbie railway station and local retail amenities.
Toongabbie Bridge and Wentworth Avenue Upgrade
The Australian Government and NSW Government are investing $25 million to upgrade the Wentworth Avenue intersections near Toongabbie Bridge to ease congestion. Works include replacing the existing roundabout with traffic signals, localized road widening for an additional southbound lane, and public domain upgrades to improve active transport and road safety.
18-24 Portico Parade, Toongabbie
DA approved mixed-use apartment project on a 1148 sqm site directly opposite Toongabbie Station. The approval is for 28 residential apartments plus commercial space in a 6 storey, 19 metre low-rise building with 47 car spaces, rear lane access and existing commercial presales. Public listings still describe the project as pre-construction, with no confirmed completion date published.
135 Toongabbie Road Indoor Recreation Facility
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a two storey indoor recreation facility including a swimming pool and school with at-grade car parking. DA2024/0646 was publicly exhibited from 13 February 2025 to 13 March 2025 and was refused by Council staff in July 2025. The determination is recorded in Cumberland Council's July 2025 developments determined notice.
9,464 residents of Toongabbie (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 9,895. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 72.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,051, about 77% 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 workforce in Toongabbie is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of 4.4%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 1.5% using compiled statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 9,464 employed residents, with an unemployment rate that sits 0.2% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and a participation rate that is solid at 72.3% compared to the 69.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Census responses show that a significant 41.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents are healthcare and social assistance, professional and technical services, and retail trade. Conversely, education and training plays a smaller role, representing 7.3% of jobs compared to 8.9% across the wider region. The region is largely residential and offers limited employment opportunities locally, as shown by comparing the number of working residents to the locally based jobs from the Census. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics across wider statistical divisions indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 1.5% while the labor force expanded by 1.4%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force grow by 1.9%, with a minor decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in Toongabbie. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been compared to the local workforce makeup to project future patterns. While nationwide employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Aligning these industry projections with the job profile of Toongabbie suggests local employment is on track to rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection that does not factor in localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Toongabbie (NSW) is $2,106 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $843 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,055 a year against an average of $66,965. 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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Based on aggregated postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in Toongabbie recorded a median income of $56,055 and an average income of $66,965. These figures are close to the national middle ground and contrast with the Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 stand at roughly $61,840 for the median and $73,876 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings in Toongabbie are situated around the 65th percentile nationally.
The largest income group contains 35.8% of residents (6,066 individuals) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the wider region where 30.9% fall into this range. High housing expenses account for 16.6% of earnings, yet solid wages keep disposable income in the 72nd percentile, with a SEIFA income score placing the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Toongabbie (NSW) had 5,242 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 59% detached houses and 19% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property types in Toongabbie at the time of the latest Census consisted of 59.0% separate houses and 41.1% other options like townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other options across the Sydney metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in Toongabbie lagged behind the Sydney metropolitan average at 24.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (39.6%) or renters (35.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the Sydney metro average at $2,167, and the median weekly rent was $420, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, Toongabbie's mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent is above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Toongabbie (NSW) counted 5,242 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 17% 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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Families make up the majority of households at 78.7%, consisting of 44.7% couples with children, 21.1% couples without children, and 11.2% single parents. The remaining 21.3% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 17.1% and group houses making up 4.1%. The average household size is 2.9 individuals, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.3% of adults in Toongabbie (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 24.3% with a bachelor degree and 14.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 15.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,133 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,080 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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Academic achievement in Toongabbie is high compared to regional and national figures, with 41.3% of residents aged 15 and older holding a tertiary degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational trend positions the area well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 24.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational qualifications are also common, with 25.5% of residents aged 15 and older holding technical credentials, including 10.5% with advanced diplomas and 15.0% holding certificates. Engagement in learning is high, with 32.1% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This is made up of 10.3% attending primary school, 7.3% in secondary school, and 6.9% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Toongabbie (NSW) reaches 75 stops on 57 routes, timetabled for about 8,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 options include 75 stops within Toongabbie, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are connected to 57 different routes, providing 8,015 passenger trips per week. Transport links are excellent, with residents living an average of 160 meters from their nearest stop. As the area is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars being the main transport choice at 73% and trains at 18%. The average number of vehicles per home is 1.2. A total of 41.9% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements.
Service frequency averages 1,145 trips per day across the network, which is roughly 106 trips per week for each transit stop.
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77.0% of residents in Toongabbie (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 outcomes in Toongabbie are positive, based on mortality rates and the occurrence of long-term illnesses, with common conditions showing low frequency in the general community and matching national averages among older, vulnerable cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 region at approximately 53% of the population, which is about 9,052 people, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. The most common chronic conditions in the locality are diabetes and asthma, affecting 6.0% and 5.7% of the population respectively, while 77.0% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is generally healthy with a low rate of chronic illness. The area has 15.0% of its population aged 65 and older, which is 2,541 individuals. Health standards among senior citizens are positive, though they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
53.9% of Toongabbie (NSW) residents were born overseas and 58.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (17.3%) and Australian (13.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Toongabbie ranks among the most multicultural communities in the country, with 58.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 53.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 42.7% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious concentration is Hinduism at 29.5%, which is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in Toongabbie are Other at 24.9%, which is higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Indian at 17.3%, which is higher than the regional average of 3.6%, and Australian at 13.3%.
There are also differences in other ethnic communities, with Sri Lankan backgrounds representing 1.7% of the population compared to 0.3% regionally, Lebanese at 2.3% compared to 2.6%, and Maltese at 1.9% compared to 1.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Toongabbie (NSW) is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 29.0% 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 in Toongabbie is 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. The 35 to 44 age bracket is well represented at 18.0% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group is smaller at 7.0%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.1% to 5.4%, while the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 9.4% to 7.0%. Demographic forecasts for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 55 to 64 cohort expected to grow by 458 individuals (39%) from 1,186 to 1,645, while decreases are projected for the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Toongabbie (NSW)
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 13 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 — 280 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,177 at the 2021 Census → 16,946 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 (SAL13925). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.