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The median house price in Wentworth Falls is $1.14m, with units at $801k. House values have moved 3.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Wentworth Falls has an estimated 6,509 residents, up from 6,428 at the 2021 Census — a change of 81 people, or 1.3%. That puts 309 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Wentworth Falls has an estimated residency of approximately 6,509 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 81 individuals (1.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,428 people. The adjustment is calculated from a resident population of 6,503, projected by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP data release (June 2025) alongside 33 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 309 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per resident and potential capacity for future growth.
Over the last ten years, the suburb of Wentworth Falls has shown steady trends with a 0.5% compound annual growth rate, outperforming the SA3 area. Gains were primarily driven by overseas migration, which served as almost the exclusive source of population growth in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 areas lacking this data, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 projections, published in 2022 with 2021 as the baseline year. Growth dynamics by age category from these datasets are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Regarding future population projections, expectations point to a contraction in overall residency, with the suburb of Wentworth Falls projected to lose 89 persons by 2041 using this approach. However, growth is expected in particular age groups, led by the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to expand by 261 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
49 new dwellings have been approved in Wentworth Falls over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Wentworth Falls has recorded around 9 residential properties granted approval each year, totalling an estimated 49 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. With an average of only 0.8 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations, while new homes are being built at an average value of $320,000.
Additionally, $180,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature. In comparison to Greater Sydney, the building volume per capita in Wentworth Falls is roughly three-quarters as high, placing it in the 19th percentile of areas evaluated across the country, which translates to a somewhat restricted selection for buyers and supports demand for pre-existing properties. This is also below the national average, highlighting the mature state of the locality and suggesting potential planning constraints. New construction activity is composed of 89.0% standalone houses and 11.0% medium and high-density options, preserving the classic low-density feel of the neighborhood with a focus on detached dwellings suited for those prioritizing space. An estimated ratio of 809 people in the locality for every single approved dwelling reflects a quiet development climate with low activity levels. As population forecasts indicate stable or contracting numbers, Wentworth Falls is expected to experience less pressure on housing demand, which should benefit prospective buyers.
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 16 current infrastructure and development projects close to Wentworth Falls, worth an estimated $408 million. 2 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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 planning shifts, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to impact the immediate area. Key projects include Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements, Paling Yards Wind Farm, Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, and Sydney Metro Program, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Echo Point Precinct Upgrade
Multi-stage upgrade of the Echo Point visitor precinct at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. Following the 2020 completion of the sandstone gathering place, Prince of Wales Lookout, and night-lit boardwalk, current works funded by the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program are delivering balustrade and pathway improvements, upgraded lighting, and improved signage at Echo Point. The broader visitor infrastructure program also covers Pulpit Rock and Sublime Point, coordinated with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, improving accessibility and visitor flow for one of Australia's most popular tourism destinations.
Katoomba Town Centre Place Activation Project
The Katoomba Town Centre Place Activation Project delivers high street, arts and culture, and community infrastructure improvements across Katoomba Town Centre. Funded by a $7.5 million NSW Government grant, the project includes upgraded street paving, kerb and guttering, new outdoor public dining facilities, improved outdoor public event spaces, street tree plantings, landscaping, public art, and smart cities technology.
Katoomba Town Centre Upgrade
Council led upgrade program to Katoomba Street and adjacent laneways in Katoomba town centre. Works include continuation and completion of paving, kerb and gutter upgrades, new street furniture and lighting, outdoor dining and event spaces, tree planting and landscaping, public art and heritage interpretation, and improved wayfinding and directional signage. The project is funded by a 7.5 million dollar NSW Government grant and is in the planning and design phase, with construction to follow and completion targeted for 2027.
Lilypad Katoomba
Lilypad Katoomba is a boutique collection of 24 luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses completed in 2024 in the heart of Katoomba, offering mountain views, secure parking and high end finishes. The project delivers new residential stock close to Katoomba Street services and transport, developed by TQM as part of its New South Wales residential portfolio.
Escarpments Estate
Escarpments Estate is a master-planned residential community adjoining the former Katoomba Golf Course, now an established street-scale estate of around 100 dwellings including houses, townhouses and a small number of units, offering contemporary homes with escarpment and parkland views and ongoing resale activity.
Rail Infrastructure Upgrades - Blue Mountains Line (Blaxland to Linden Stations)
The NSW Government is upgrading and modifying rail infrastructure at Blaxland, Warrimoo, Valley Heights, Springwood, Faulconbridge, and Linden stations on the Blue Mountains Line. Works form part of the broader Rail Infrastructure Upgrades project to accommodate the new Mariyung intercity fleet, and include platform modifications, stopping marker adjustments, lighting upgrades, and signalling works. Construction is actively underway at multiple locations as of 2025-2026, with the Mariyung trains having entered passenger service on the Blue Mountains Line in October 2025.
Woolworths Springwood Supermarket
Development of a new full-line Woolworths supermarket (3,489 sqm) and complementary specialty retail tenancy on the corner of Macquarie Road and Raymond Road in central Springwood. The project includes direct-to-boot facilities, lower ground and rooftop parking (159 spaces), new vehicular and pedestrian access, landscaping and public domain upgrades, and restoration and integration of the heritage-listed Oriental Hotel. The Sydney Western City Planning Panel granted development approval unanimously on 6 November 2025. The project team is now working through detailed conditions with Blue Mountains City Council.Construction is expected to take 15 to 18 months once commenced, with a possible start in 2026.
Springwood Tennis Club Upgrade
Upgrade of Springwood Tennis Club in Springwood, NSW, delivered by Blue Mountains City Council with NSW Government Female Friendly Community Sport Facilities and Lighting Upgrades funding. The project replaced outdated floodlights with modern LED lighting, upgraded two courts to hardcourt surfacing and improved female friendly, accessible amenities to create a safer and more inclusive community sport facility.
2,978 residents of Wentworth Falls are employed, from a labour force of 3,058. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 54.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,614, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with solid representation in essential services fields, and an unemployment rate of only 2.6%, based on statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 2,978 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sat 1.5% below the rate of 4.1% seen in Greater Sydney, though workforce participation is notably lower (54.8% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census figures show that a substantial 45.7% of residents worked from home, though this may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare and social assistance, education and training, and public administration and safety.
The locality exhibits a pronounced concentration in education and training, with an employment share that is 1.7 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, finance and insurance is underrepresented, employing just 2.4% of the local workforce compared to 7.3% across Greater Sydney. This primarily residential locality seems to provide few local employment options, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, the labour force decreased by 3.9% while employment declined by 3.5%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.3 percentage points. This compares to Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 1.9%, labour force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment fell marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Wentworth Falls. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Wentworth Falls's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wentworth Falls is $1,528 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $740 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,418 a year against an average of $67,583. The average runs 46% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Income levels in the suburb of Wentworth Falls align closely with countrywide benchmarks, showing a median income of $46,418 and an average income of $67,583, according to the latest postcode ATO statistics for the financial year 2023. These figures are below the Greater Sydney medians of $60,817 and averages of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, updated figures would be roughly $51,208 for the median and $74,558 for the average as of March 2026. Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes are positioned modestly, matching the 37th and 37th percentiles.
Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings band represents 28.9% of the population (1,881 individuals), which is close to the wider region where 30.9% are in this range. Pressures on housing affordability are significant, leaving only 84.2% of income remaining, placing the area in the 38th percentile and the SEIFA income index ranks the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wentworth Falls had 2,576 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,080 a month. Rent absorbs 28.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.4%. 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 structures in Wentworth Falls at the time of the latest Census consisted of 95.7% detached houses and 4.2% alternative housing types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other categories), which differs from the metropolitan Sydney distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership rates in the area were significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 47.8%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 34.5% and rental properties making up 17.6%. The median monthly mortgage cost was $2,080, which is below the metropolitan Sydney median of $2,427, while the weekly median rent was $430 compared to $470 in the metropolitan region.
On a national level, mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wentworth Falls counted 2,576 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 28% 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 majority of households at 68.8%, consisting of couples with children at 25.8%, couples without children at 33.2%, and single parents at 8.8%. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.2%, with lone person households accounting for 28.2% and group houses representing 3.0% of the total. The median size of local households is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.9% of adults in Wentworth Falls hold a university qualification, including 23.6% with a bachelor degree and 12.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 19.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,013 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,093 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 credentials in the local population are considerably higher than broader benchmarks, with 39.9% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university qualification, compared to 23.9% in the SA4 region and 30.4% nationwide. This educational profile positions the locality well for knowledge-intensive fields. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 23.6%, followed by postgraduate studies at 12.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 32.7% of residents aged 15 and older possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 19.9%.
Participation in study is quite strong, with 27.5% of the population enrolled in formal learning programs. This figure includes 9.2% of residents attending primary school, 7.8% in high school, and 4.9% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wentworth Falls reaches 84 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 300 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 84 active stops in the area, offering a combination of rail and bus services. These stops accommodate 29 distinct routes, which provide a total of 1,257 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 295 meters from their nearest transit point. Given the residential focus of the area, most workers commute out of the locality, with private cars remaining the primary travel choice at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home. A high share of 45.7% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions of the time.
Service frequency averages 179 weekly trips across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 14 weekly passenger departures at each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
61.9% of residents in Wentworth Falls report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators demonstrate positive trends for local residents, with analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing results that align with national averages. Common medical conditions display typical distribution patterns across young and elderly age groups, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly higher than the average SA2 area, covering about 54% of the population (~3,492 people). This is lower than the rate of 59.9% observed across Greater Sydney. The most common medical challenges identified in the locality are arthritis and mental health concerns, which affect 10.9% and 8.9% of the population, respectively.
Meanwhile, 61.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents of working age show higher than average rates of chronic health issues. The area has 31.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,043 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. , with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wentworth Falls is largely Australian-born, at 78.7% of residents, with 7.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.7%) and Australian (23.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The locality displays lower levels of cultural diversity compared to average benchmarks, with 78.7% of residents born in Australia, 90.0% holding citizenship, and 92.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 43.3% of the population. The most distinct relative concentration is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.8% in Greater Sydney. Regarding family backgrounds, the three most common ancestries reported are English at 30.7% (much higher than the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 23.6% (exceeding the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish at 11.8% (above the regional average of 6.1%).
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: French ancestry is present at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Scottish at 9.7% (compared to 4.8%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wentworth Falls is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 16.0% 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 of 50 years in the locality is higher than the median of 37 years in Greater Sydney and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age group (15.9%) and a lower share of people aged 25 - 34 (5.5%). The concentration of 65 - 74 residents is above the national level of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 8.8% to 12.1% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 8.4% to 10.5%.
Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort fell from 7.3% to 5.5% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 4.9% to 3.7%. By 2041, the age profile will undergo major shifts, with the 85 and older cohort expected to grow by 106% (an increase of 234 people), rising from 221 to 456. This demographic aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65 and older represent all of the projected growth, while both the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 groups are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wentworth Falls
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 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 — 33 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,428 at the 2021 Census → 6,509 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 (SAL14243). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.