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The median house price in Vineyard is $1.37m, with units at $460k. House values have moved 5.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Vineyard has an estimated 1,745 residents, up from 1,143 at the 2021 Census — a change of 602 people, or 52.7%. Growth has averaged 7.0% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 296 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 48.0% of that increase. That puts 164 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 ABS regional population adjustments alongside post-Census address validations by AreaSearch, the suburb of Vineyard is estimated to have a population of approximately 1,745 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 602 people (52.7%) relative to the 1,143 people counted at the 2021 Census. Underlying this figure is an estimated resident population of 1,646 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP update, combined with 296 new addresses validated following the Census. The resulting population density is 164 persons per square kilometer, indicating generous space per inhabitant alongside capacity for future development.
Outpacing both Greater Sydney and the broader state benchmark of 7.3%, the suburb of Vineyard's 52.7% post-2021 Census expansion establishes it as a regional frontrunner in growth. Net interstate arrivals served as the leading demographic catalyst, accounting for roughly 48.0% of recent population additions, while natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions (published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch's forward estimates, supplemented where needed by NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, demographic shifts across age cohorts from these models are incorporated across all locations. Demographic outlooks point to standout expansion placing the suburb of Vineyard among the top 10 percent nationally, with aggregated SA2 modelling projecting an increase of 1,830 persons to 2041, representing cumulative growth of 99.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
439 new dwellings have been approved in Vineyard over the past five years, an average of 87 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 50 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 94 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 99% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 80, broadly in line with 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval records mapped across statistical boundaries, Vineyard records approximately 87 residential building approvals annually, totaling an estimated 439 residential approvals across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 80 approved to date in FY-25. An average intake of 1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) indicates well-aligned residential supply and demand dynamics that foster market stability. New builds feature an average expected construction cost of $596,000, tracking above typical regional figures and signaling premium development standards.
Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $7.4 million during this financial year, underscoring that local building activity remains predominantly focused on housing. Detached houses account for 99.0% of recent residential building activity while attached dwellings represent 1.0%, reinforcing the locality's low-density profile and appealing to purchasers seeking generous land parcels. This emphasis on freestanding homes surpasses the existing housing split recorded at the Census (66.0%), highlighting sustained appetite for standalone family properties even as wider urban consolidation occurs. Furthermore, a metric of roughly 22 people per dwelling approval characterizes Vineyard as an active expansion corridor. Demographic projections indicate that Vineyard is set to welcome an additional 1,731 residents through to 2041 relative to AreaSearch's most recent quarterly assessment. Maintaining the prevailing volume of residential building should allow new dwelling stock to comfortably absorb expected demand, creating favorable buyer conditions while potentially accommodating population expansion beyond current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Vineyard, worth an estimated $120 million. A further 81 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46 billion. 43 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 works and urban planning frameworks play a defining role in shaping regional trajectories. AreaSearch has highlighted 15 significant infrastructure initiatives positioned to influence Vineyard, notably including Ridgehaven Estate Box Hill, Melonba Woolworths Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, Multiple Residential Subdivisions Box Hill, and Box Hill Public School and High School, with priority developments outlined in the summary below.
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Box Hill Public School and Box Hill High School
Construction of a permanent public primary school and high school campus for the rapidly growing Box Hill community. Box Hill High School commenced operation in temporary facilities in Term 1 2026 while permanent facilities at Terry Road continue to be built. The permanent campus will include modern learning spaces, STEM facilities, sports infrastructure and shared community facilities.
Multiple Residential Subdivisions Box Hill
Multiple concurrent residential estate developments across the Box Hill Growth Area including Allam's Killarney Estate and Landen's Box Hill Estate 2. Construction and staged land releases continue with homes, roads and supporting infrastructure being delivered as part of the broader Box Hill release area. Killarney is now around 90% completed while additional stages and nearby estates continue to be developed.
Killarney Estate
Killarney Estate is a master-planned residential community located in Box Hill's North-West precinct, offering house and land packages and turnkey homes. It is positioned near upcoming retail facilities, school precincts, and transport connections such as the Rouse Hill Metro.
The Hills of Carmel
The Hills of Carmel is a masterplanned community in Box Hill, offering land and house & land packages from 250-2000 sqm, surrounded by natural beauty, quality schools, shops, and transport, promising 16,000 jobs, new schools, a vibrant town centre, and amenities like Carmel Village.
Box Hill and Box Hill Industrial Precinct
A masterplanned residential and employment precinct within Sydney's North West Growth Area, covering around 691 hectares of residential land plus the adjoining Box Hill Industrial Precinct. At full build-out the precinct will deliver approximately 16,030 dwellings housing nearly 49,000 residents, supported by new town centres at Mt Carmel Road and Windsor Road, primary and secondary schools, employment land along Terry and Annangrove Roads, and a network of parks and sporting reserves. The Hills Shire Council's revised Contributions Plan No.15 (assessed by IPART in 2025) sets the supporting infrastructure cost at about 1.14 billion AUD over the life of the program, which commenced in 2014 and is expected to be completed by 2037. As of 2026, key works underway include the 19.6 million AUD Water Lane Reserve sports complex (AFL and athletics fields, amenities pavilion, playgrounds and parking, due for completion in October 2026), the Rainforest Street Reserve, and ongoing road, drainage and utility upgrades funded jointly by developers and the NSW Government through the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund. Several major estates including The Gables, Carmel Village, Terrace, Hills of Carmel and Mason Quarter are at advanced stages of subdivision and home delivery.
Grantham Farm Estate
Landen's Grantham Farm Estate is a small house and land subdivision featuring 32 residential lots ranging from 268m2 to 484m2 at 60 Edmund Street. The estate is now selling with registration stated as registering soon, positioned opposite a new council reserve and close to Tallawong Metro and Riverstone Station.
Ridgehaven Estate Box Hill
Residential estate development in Box Hill featuring contemporary homes designed for modern families. The development emphasizes sustainable design principles and community connectivity with nearby parks and transport links.
Box Hill Public School and Box Hill High School
Delivery of permanent public preschool, primary school and high school facilities on Terry Road, Box Hill, serving the growing North West Growth Area community. The primary school will cater for 1,000 students across 44 classrooms plus 3 support classrooms, while the first stage of the high school will also cater for 1,000 students across 50 classrooms including specialist science, arts, wood, technology and metal work rooms, plus 7 support classrooms. The preschool will accommodate up to 60 children per day.Both schools currently operate from temporary facilities on George Street, Box Hill, while the permanent site is developed. Demolition and site preparation at the permanent site are complete, the construction tender has been awarded to Richard Crookes Constructions, and construction of the permanent facilities is underway, targeting a Day 1 Term 1 2028 opening.
892 residents of Vineyard are employed, from a labour force of 944. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 64.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% 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. 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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Vineyard maintains a diverse employment base comprising both professional and trade occupations, marked by heavy concentration in construction, an unemployment rate of 5.6%, and 6.7% estimated yearly job growth based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026892 residents were actively employed, while local unemployment sat 1.5% higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, accompanied by a labor force participation rate of 64.7% compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census findings indicated that 26.9% of local workers operated from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment centers primarily around construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Workforce involvement in the construction industry is especially pronounced, tracking at 2.4 times the wider regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively sparse, engaging 4.3% of the local workforce against 11.5% across Greater Sydney. The Census recorded a ratio of 0.6 workers per resident, pointing to an above-average volume of local employment within the community. AreaSearch's synthesis of ABS and SALM metrics over the 12 months leading to March 2026 shows local employment expanding by 6.7% alongside a 6.2% increase in the labor force, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe across Greater Sydney, employment grew by 1.9%, the labor pool increased by 1.9%, and unemployment registered a slight drop. Longer-term hiring expectations from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national forecasts provide context for future local labor requirements when mapped to the existing workforce mix. Across the country, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industry trajectories vary widely. Weighting these projections against Vineyard's current industry distribution indicates potential local job gains of 5.8% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, representing an illustrative structural extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Vineyard is $1,214 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $640 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,722 a year against an average of $50,521. 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 figures aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that income levels across the suburb of Vineyard sit below national norms. Taxpayer median earnings stand at $41,722 while the mean reaches $50,521, contrasting with Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modelled values reach roughly $46,028 for median income and $55,735 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household categories in Census releases, local incomes rank within the 14th to 17th percentiles across Australia.
The $400 - 799 weekly income bracket represents 27.9% of residents (486 individuals), whereas Greater Sydney is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 30.9%. Weekly pay distribution displays notable divergence, as 36.8% receive under $800 while 22.3% take home more than $3,000. Housing costs place substantial strain on local finances, with the retained income level of 82.5% placing the area at the 13th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Vineyard had 419 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 23% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 55% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 37.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 41.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings reveal that the residential landscape of Vineyard was composed of 66.5% freestanding houses alongside 33.5% other dwellings such as apartments and townhouses, compared to the wider metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternate dwelling formats. Full home ownership reached 54.9%, substantially outperforming Sydney metro levels, while 18.5% of homes were held under a mortgage and 26.7% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage commitments totaled $2,167 compared to $2,427 across Sydney metro, while median rent was recorded at $450 weekly against $470 across Greater Sydney. On a countrywide scale, Vineyard's mortgage payments exceed the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably higher than the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Vineyard counted 419 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 640 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 39% 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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Families constitute 59.4% of local households, comprising 25.7% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent arrangements. The remaining 40.6% consists of non-family living situations, led by single-person residences at 38.6% and shared group households making up 1.2%. The area's median household size of 2.4 persons sits below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.3% of adults in Vineyard hold a university qualification, including 8.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 76 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 959 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 education qualifications present a clear development area locally, as tertiary degree attainment (13.3%) sits well below the Greater Sydney standard of 38.0%, highlighting a key focus area for educational development. Within this cohort, 8.3% hold bachelor degrees, 3.0% possess postgraduate qualifications, and 2.0% have graduate diplomas. Vocational and technical education is widespread, with 42.1% of residents aged 15+ holding practical credentials, including 10.7% with advanced diplomas and 31.4% holding certificates. Active participation in study is prominent throughout the community, with 28.3% of residents enrolled in an educational program. Broken down by stage, this includes 9.8% in high school, 8.8% in primary education, and 3.7% undertaking tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Vineyard reaches 38 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 400 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 transit infrastructure in Vineyard comprises 38 operational stops serviced by bus networks. These facilities are connected via 14 separate routes that generate 396 passenger services weekly. Public transport access is very favorable, with an average distance of 185 meters from residences to the nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect the area's residential role, with 89% driving to work and 10% commuting by foot. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 cars per dwelling, exceeding the broader regional figure, while 26.9% worked from home at the 2021 Census during a period influenced by COVID-19.
Across all transit lines, route operations average 56 journeys daily, providing approximately 10 weekly trips at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.9% of residents in Vineyard report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and long-term illness indicate noticeable health pressures in Vineyard, with chronic ailments widespread throughout the population and particularly concentrated among older age brackets. Private healthcare coverage is minimal, held by roughly 47% of residents (~819 people), trailing both the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the countrywide baseline of 55.7%. Arthritis (10.2%) and mental health conditions (7.3%) represent the two most common diagnosed medical issues locally, while 64.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health indicators across the working-age demographic remain largely standard.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 25.6% of the population (446 people), well above the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, and while seniors encounter health challenges, their national health standing compares favorably to that of the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Vineyard is largely Australian-born, at 79.4% of residents, with 15.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.6%) and Australian (24.4%). 3.5% 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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Cultural diversity in Vineyard exceeds typical benchmarks, with 20.6% of residents born abroad and 15.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 68.7% of the community compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding reported parental heritage, English ancestry leads at 26.6% of Vineyard's population (above the 19.0% regional rate), followed by Australian ancestry at 24.4% (compared to 17.8% across the region), and Maltese at 8.1% (well above the 1.0% regional proportion). Other backgrounds also demonstrate distinct local representation, including Dutch at 1.8% against 0.7% regionally, French at 0.7% compared to 0.5%, and Hungarian at 0.6% versus 0.3% across the wider metropolitan area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Vineyard is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 24.1% 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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Vineyard displays a pronounced mature demographic, characteristic of a lifestyle and retirement destination. As of August 2026, seniors aged 65 and above represent 25.6% of residents compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, while individuals aged 25 - 44 account for only 17.8% relative to 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age remains at 50, matching the 2021 Census baseline and exceeding the Greater Sydney Census median of 37 by 13 years, as well as the national Census figure of 38. The most significant shift across age brackets since the Census occurred among those aged 45 - 64, decreasing from 32.2% to an estimated 30.7%.
By 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among the 65+ cohort, projected to add 544 residents (122%) to reach 991.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Vineyard
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 | Aug 2026 last month all 1 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 Aug 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 — 296 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,143 at the 2021 Census → 1,745 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 (SAL14094). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.