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The median house price in Wattle Grove (NSW) is $1.37m, with units at $1.10m. House values have moved 7.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Wattle Grove (NSW) has an estimated 8,925 residents, up from 8,886 at the 2021 Census. That puts 3,394 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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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside newly validated addresses by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Wattle Grove (NSW) is approximately 8,925 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 39 people (0.4%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 8,886 residents. This shift is derived from an estimated resident population of 8,903 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 4 validated new addresses since the Census. Such a population level translates to a density of 3,393 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of national areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
Recent population expansion was mostly fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 59.0% of the overall gains. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Age bracket growth trends from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts suggest the suburb of Wattle Grove (NSW) will experience population growth slightly under the national median, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating an increase of 515 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 5.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
40 new dwellings have been approved in Wattle Grove (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 0.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approvals allocated from wider statistical data reveal that Wattle Grove averages roughly 8 new dwelling approvals annually. This totals an estimated 40 approved homes over the preceding 5 financial years (covering FY-21 through FY-25), with 3 approved during the current FY-26 period. Given the recent downward trend in population, local building activity has been relatively sufficient, which is advantageous for purchasers. Newly approved dwellings carry an average estimated value of $487,000, suggesting developers are concentrating on higher-end, premium properties. Furthermore, commercial approvals reached $725,000 this financial year, highlighting the residential focus of the locality.
Building activity in Wattle Grove is substantially lower than the broader Greater Sydney region, trailing the per capita average by 88.0%. This limited volume of new construction typically helps sustain demand and prices for existing stock, even though building pace has quickened lately. Activity also falls short of national benchmarks, pointing to a mature housing market and potential developmental constraints. Current construction split shows 67.0% detached homes and 33.0% medium and high-density options, representing a growing variety of mid-density alternatives that offer diverse price points from traditional family residences to cheaper compact units. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock, which consists of 97.0% houses, signaling a scarcity of vacant land alongside shifting lifestyles and a demand for varied, affordable options. With approximately 742 residents per approval, the suburb presents as a mature, developed area. Long-term forecasts suggest Wattle Grove will add 493 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the housing supply might lag behind population growth, potentially heightening competition for properties and encouraging stronger price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wattle Grove (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wattle Grove (NSW), worth an estimated $851 million. A further 61 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.3 billion. 16 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and business parks & technology hubs. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions significantly impact area performance. AreaSearch has identified 8 projects expected to influence the locality, with key examples including the M5 Motorway Westbound Traffic Upgrade, La Vie @ Casula, 599-601 Hume Highway Casula Multi-Dwelling Housing, and the Holsworthy Local Centre Mixed-Use Development. The details of the most relevant projects are listed below.
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La Vie @ Casula
4-storey residential apartment building comprising 19 apartments (mix of 1 and 2 bedroom units, including 3 affordable rental housing units) with basement parking, landscaped gardens, and community facilities. Located in an established residential area near Liverpool CBD and transport links.
Moorebank Intermodal Precinct
Australia's largest intermodal logistics precinct, spanning 243 hectares and integrating global supply chains with a direct rail link to Port Botany. The precinct includes an operational IMEX terminal and a newly opened Interstate Terminal (April 2024). It features 850,000 sqm of state-of-the-art warehousing and sustainable infrastructure, including a 60MW rooftop solar array. Current 2025-2026 activity is focused on the Moorebank Avenue Realignment, a 3km four-lane road project, and the construction of various omnichannel fulfillment centers like the Kmart facility (MPW S4).
599-601 Hume Highway Casula Multi-Dwelling Housing
Development of multi-dwelling housing comprising 20 units with strata subdivision at 599-601 Hume Highway, Casula. Includes demolition of existing structures and tree removal. The development application DA-577/2024 was deemed refused, and an appeal is ongoing in the Land and Environment Court.
Hammondville Park Master Plan and Sports Field Upgrade (Stage 2)
The Hammondville Park Master Plan (Stage 2) involves a major overhaul of the leisure precinct to support regional sport. Key features include the delivery of a state-of-the-art synthetic football field, upgrades to natural turf cricket and AFL fields, a new multi-purpose amenities building with change rooms, and enhanced irrigation. The project also integrates improved pedestrian lighting, shared pathways, and playground upgrades to better serve the Hammondville and Wattle Grove communities.
Holsworthy Local Centre Mixed-Use Development
Proposed mixed-use precinct with residential buildings located above commercial and retail development. The project includes approximately 350 apartments and over 8,800sqm of shopping area at ground level, centered around a new public plaza.
Cambridge Avenue Glenfield Upgrade
Road infrastructure improvements including lane widening, intersection upgrades, pedestrian facilities, and traffic signal optimization. Improves connectivity between Glenfield and surrounding areas.
M5 Motorway Westbound Traffic Upgrade
Upgrade of the M5 Motorway westbound carriageway between Moorebank Avenue and the Hume Highway to eliminate dangerous weaving and reduce traffic congestion. The project includes a new 300m long, three-lane bridge over the Georges River, the Southern Sydney Freight Line, and the T2 and T5 railway lines, alongside additional lanes, a new shared path for pedestrians and cyclists, and enhanced freight access from the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal.
Georges Cove Residences
Masterplanned riverside community by Mirvac featuring 179 homes including detached, semi-detached and terrace homes. Includes community green with playground, gym, pool, and BBQ facilities along Georges River.
6,067 residents of Wattle Grove (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 6,138. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 87.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,778, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Wattle Grove possesses a highly educated labor force with a strong proportion of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 1.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.9% over the past year, according to aggregated AreaSearch data. Employed residents numbered 6,067 as of March 2026, while the local unemployment rate sat 3.0% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is exceptionally high, reaching 87.9% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census records show a high proportion of 46.5% of working residents operating from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area exhibits a strong concentration in public administration & safety, where the employment proportion is 2.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for 8.2% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The highly residential nature of the suburb appears to limit local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of working census respondents against resident workers. Based on aggregated SALM and ABS data for wider statistical areas over the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 4.9% while the labor force expanded by 5.0%, leaving unemployment virtually unchanged. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand in Wattle Grove. These five-year and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these industry weights to the local workforce mix indicates employment should grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighting extrapolation that does not account for localized population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wattle Grove (NSW) is $2,459 a week (about $128,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,010 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,894 a year against an average of $69,604. 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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Aggregated postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year shows that Wattle Grove taxpayers recorded a median income of $60,894 and an average income of $69,604. These figures sit slightly above national averages and compare to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) across Greater Sydney. Applying a Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year brings updated March 2026 estimates to approximately $67,178 for the median and $76,787 for the average. In the 2021 Census, Wattle Grove ranked between the 79th and 89th percentiles nationally for personal, household, and family incomes.
The most prominent weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 37.8% of residents (3,373 people), which mirrors the regional pattern where 30.9% fall into this range. High earners are well represented, with 37.3% earning above $3,000/week, indicating robust local purchasing power. Housing costs consume 15.1% of local income, and strong overall earnings place residents in the 89th percentile for disposable income, with the area ranking in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wattle Grove (NSW) had 2,818 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, Wattle Grove's housing structure was dominated by houses at 97.4%, while other dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative options) made up 2.5%, compared to the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wattle Grove was slightly below the Sydney metropolitan average at 26.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (43.4%) or tenants (30.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the metropolitan average at $2,200, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $500, compared to regional figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Wattle Grove are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wattle Grove (NSW) counted 2,818 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 52% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the vast majority of households at 86.5%, consisting of couples with children at 52.4%, couples without children at 20.6%, and single-parent households at 12.7%. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.5%, which includes lone-person households at 12.6% and group households at 1.0%. The median household size of 3.1 persons is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.4% of adults in Wattle Grove (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 21.1% with a bachelor degree and 7.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 22.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,319 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,084 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 educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university qualifications held by 30.4% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the SA4 regional average of 21.4% and highlighting the local focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational skills are also prominent, with 35.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 22.0%. Schooling and tertiary enrollment rates are remarkably high, with 31.9% of the population active in formal education.
Primary school pupils account for 11.7% of residents, secondary students make up 7.9%, and tertiary scholars comprise 5.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wattle Grove (NSW) reaches 59 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 490 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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Analysis of public transport options shows 59 active bus stops within Wattle Grove, serviced by 18 separate routes that combine to offer 491 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is highly rated, with residents generally living within 150 meters of the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, meaning most working residents commute elsewhere, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 88% and trains accounting for 7%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.8 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. Census data from 2021 indicates a high rate of 46.5% working from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic lockdown measures.
Service frequencies across all routes average 70 trips daily, which translates to roughly 8 weekly passenger journeys for each individual transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.6% of residents in Wattle Grove (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Assessment of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence indicates Wattle Grove enjoys favorable health outcomes, with low rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is high, held by approximately 54% of the population (~4,859 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.4% and 6.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 75.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The working-age cohort shows excellent health with a minimal occurrence of chronic illnesses.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 11.0% of the population (981 people), below the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Seniors in the area display above-average health outcomes, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.9% of Wattle Grove (NSW) residents were born overseas and 32.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (23.1%) and English (18.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wattle Grove exhibits higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 30.9% of residents born outside Australia and 32.3% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion at 62.3% of the population, compared to 49.2% recorded across Greater Sydney. In terms of parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Wattle Grove are Australian at 23.1% (well above the regional average of 17.8%), English at 18.6%, and Other at 15.4%. There are also distinct concentrations of specific ethnic groups, with Lebanese residents making up 2.1% of Wattle Grove (compared to 2.6% regionally), Macedonian at 1.2% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Spanish at 0.7% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wattle Grove (NSW) is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 26.8% 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 median age of 35 years in Wattle Grove is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 5 - 14 age group is highly represented at 15.1% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 13.9%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 5.8% to 6.8% of the population, while the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 14.7% to 13.5%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest notable shifts, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 177 people (59%) from 303 to 481.
The combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 57% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend of the suburb, while the 0 to 4 and 5 - 14 cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wattle Grove (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 | Dec 2025 8 months ago all 4 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 Dec 2025. | ||
| 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,886 at the 2021 Census → 8,925 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 (SAL14210). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.