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The median house price in West Ryde is $2.45m, with units at $720k. House values have moved 4.7% a year compounded over five years.
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West Ryde has an estimated 14,095 residents, up from 13,171 at the 2021 Census — a change of 924 people, or 7.0%. 207 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 3,948 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS demographic updates for the wider region and address checks by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of West Ryde has a population estimated at 14,095 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 924 residents (7.0%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 13,171 individuals. This trend is calculated from a resident population of 14,069, projected by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 207 confirmed new addresses since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 3,948 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest 10% of areas evaluated nationally by AreaSearch, showing that local land is a highly coveted asset.
The 7.0% post-census growth rate for the suburb of West Ryde is within 0.1 percentage points of the state average (7.1%), reflecting competitive growth attributes. Demographic expansion was largely fueled by arrivals from abroad, who accounted for approximately 82.0% of total population increases recently. AreaSearch utilizes projections from Geoscience Australia and the ABS for each SA2 district, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. Where these are unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Projected growth rates by age group from these sources are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, population growth is projected to exceed the national median, with the suburb of West Ryde expected to add 2,181 residents by 2041 under these SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 15.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
509 new dwellings have been approved in West Ryde over the past five years, an average of 101 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 110 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on analysis of ABS building approvals matched to local areas, the suburb of West Ryde averages about 101 approved residential units annually, with 509 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 25 approved in FY-26 so far. An average of only 0.6 additional people moved to the neighborhood for each new dwelling completed over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, showing that supply matches or exceeds demand, which boosts buyer choice and supports the potential for population growth above forecast levels.
Meanwhile, newly approved residential properties have a mean construction value of $551,000, showing that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium market. Additionally, commercial development approvals total $378.6 million for this financial year, pointing to strong business investment in the locality. In comparison to Greater Sydney, the rate of new residential approvals per resident in the suburb of West Ryde is about three-quarters, though it ranks in the 70th percentile of all areas evaluated nationally. Approved new residential projects consist of 17.0% standalone houses and 83.0% medium and high-density buildings. This focus on higher density provides accessible entry points and attracts investors, first-time buyers, and downsizers. This is a clear shift from the current housing stock (which stands at 42.0% houses), showing a declining supply of raw development sites and reflecting shifting buyer preferences and demand for diverse, affordable options. There are approximately 189 residents for every dwelling approval, indicating a growing local market. According to demographic projections, the suburb of West Ryde is set to add 2,155 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. With current approval rates, the volume of new housing should easily cover demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling growth beyond current population projections.
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 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside West Ryde, worth an estimated $28.4 billion. A further 65 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $67.6 billion. 26 are already under construction and 33 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 performance is heavily shaped by changes to infrastructure, major projects, and town planning. AreaSearch has identified a total of 27 projects expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Meadowbank Build-to-Rent Precinct apartment project, the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Enabling Works for the bridge from Melrose Park to Wentworth Point, the Bennelong Sports Centre, and the Sydney Metro West, with the list below highlighting the most relevant ones.
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Sydney Metro West
Sydney Metro West is a new 24 km underground metro railway between Westmead/Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. The line will double rail capacity between Parramatta and the CBD, serve nine confirmed stations, use driverless metro trains and support employment growth and housing supply. Tunnelling has moved into the next major delivery phase, with contracts awarded for linewide track and systems, five western stations, trains and operations, and Hunter Street Station precinct works. The project targets passenger opening in 2032.
Bennelong Sports Centre
Bennelong Sports Centre is a major community sports hub redeveloping the former Marsden High School site. The facility includes a 5000sqm indoor building with 4 multipurpose courts, 29 outdoor all-weather hard-surface netball courts, and a basement car park for approximately 296 vehicles. Operated by The Y NSW, it serves as the primary home for the Eastwood Ryde Netball Association (ERNA) and includes a cafe, community spaces, and ecological protection zones. Opening is scheduled for May 2026.
741-747 Victoria Road Mixed Use
Council-owned site redevelopment for mixed residential, commercial and retail use. Designed as an ongoing revenue stream for Council while providing community benefit. The development includes approximately 150 apartments, ground floor retail, first floor commercial space, and two levels of basement parking. Community consultation was completed and the project is in the pre-construction phase awaiting commencement.
Chatham West Ryde
Chatham West Ryde is a shop-top housing development by Scion Group at 2-6 Chatham Road. The project comprises 62 apartments and 4 ground-floor retail spaces, with communal open space on the ground floor and rooftop. Development consent was granted in 2023 and a 2024 modification was approved. Scion reported construction progress through 2025, including presales achieved, finance approved, construction certificate complete, slab-on-ground pours finished and basement works progressing. Completion is targeted for 2026.
The Meadowbank Bridge Upgrade
Structural remediation and upgrade of the heritage-listed Meadowbank Bridge (John Whitton Bridge), originally built in 1886. This project focuses on restoring the iron lattice truss structure to maintain a vital active transport corridor for pedestrians and cyclists across the Parramatta River. Recent planning activities include structural inspections, paint scrape trials to determine appropriate sealers, and electrical cable investigations to preserve heritage values while ensuring long-term public safety.
Ryde Hospital Redevelopment
The $526.8 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment is a major expansion delivering a new seven-storey Acute Services Building (ASB) on the existing Eastwood campus. Delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with builder AW Edwards, the project consolidates services previously spread across 21 buildings into a single modern facility. The ASB will feature an expanded emergency department, intensive care unit, operating theatres and procedure rooms, medical imaging including MRI, ambulatory care centre, paediatric short-stay unit, and additional adult inpatient beds.Interim facilities including a new ICU/CCU opened in May 2025. A key milestone was reached in March 2026 with the first major concrete pour for the ASB foundations, using a sustainable mix replacing 40 per cent of traditional cement with recycled materials. Construction of the ASB is on track for completion in late 2027, with main entrance works, demolition of legacy buildings, and landscaping to follow through 2028.
West Ryde Urban Village - Central Square
Completed mixed-use urban village precinct featuring 229 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments across five levels (Central Square), a ground-level Coles supermarket and retail tenancies, a community centre, village square public domain improvements, and a landscaped central residents garden. Located approximately 150 metres from West Ryde Station. Developed and constructed by TOGA Group with architecture by Anthony Vavavis and Associates and interiors by Marchese Partners.
Melrose Park High School
A new high school being delivered by School Infrastructure NSW to accommodate growth in Melrose Park. The project includes 31 new classrooms, including 3 support classrooms, a multi-purpose hall, library, outdoor learning areas, and open play spaces. As of April 2026, construction is well underway with structural works nearing completion and enrolment open for Year 7 and 8 students starting in 2027.
8,378 residents of West Ryde are employed, from a labour force of 8,744. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 72.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,801, about 84% 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 suburb of West Ryde has a highly qualified workforce with a strong concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and stable job numbers over the last year according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 8,378 residents were employed, matching the 4.1% unemployment rate of Greater Sydney, while labor force participation is typical at 72.8% versus 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census records indicate that a high 49.3% of workers performed their jobs from home, although this was likely influenced by pandemic lockdowns. The primary employment fields for residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.
By contrast, the construction sector employs only 6.9% of the local workforce, which is lower than the 8.6% share seen across Greater Sydney. The highly residential character of the area means local job openings are relatively sparse, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against resident workers. According to SALM and ABS data analyzed by AreaSearch for the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 0.4% and the labor force expanded by 0.4%, which kept the unemployment rate steady. This differed from Greater Sydney, where employment expanded by 1.9%, the labor force increased by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. Employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future labor demand for the suburb of West Ryde. These projections for five and ten years have been mapped to local job patterns to estimate growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment for the suburb of West Ryde will rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, representing a simple weighted calculation that does not factor in local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Ryde is $1,983 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $901 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,489 a year against an average of $66,607. 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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According to the most recent postcode-level ATO data released by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, the suburb of West Ryde has a median taxpayer income of $51,489 and an average taxpayer income of $66,607. These figures are slightly below the national averages, and compare to a median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $56,803 for the median and $73,481 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of West Ryde sat around the 65th percentile nationally.
The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which contains 32.4% of residents (4,566 people), matching the regional rate of 30.9% in this bracket. High housing costs take up 17.3% of income, but solid earnings keep disposable income at the 62nd percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Ryde had 4,968 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 42% detached houses and 46% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of West Ryde consisted of 41.6% standalone houses and 58.4% other dwellings (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metro Sydney. The home ownership rate in the suburb of West Ryde was 26.7%, slightly below the Sydney metro level, with the rest of the properties being mortgaged (28.7%) or rented (44.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Sydney metro average at $2,500, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to metro averages of $2,427 and $470.
Globally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Ryde counted 4,968 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,317 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up 68.9% of the total, consisting of couples with children at 32.8%, couples without children at 24.6%, and single-parent homes at 9.6%. The remaining 31.1% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 26.6% and group households making up 4.4%. The median household size of 2.5 residents is below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.0% of adults in West Ryde hold a university qualification, including 31.3% with a bachelor degree and 15.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 12.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,416 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,122 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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Educational qualifications in the suburb of West Ryde are much higher than average, with 49.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This educational lead gives the area a strong position for knowledge-economy jobs. Bachelor degrees are held by 31.3% of the cohort, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational education accounts for 23.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (12.1%). Engagement in education is high, with 29.2% of local residents currently studying.
This is made up of 8.6% in primary school, 7.2% in university or higher education, and 5.7% attending high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Ryde reaches 89 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 7,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 transit options shows 89 public transport stops in the suburb of West Ryde, incorporating both bus and train networks. These stops are served by 29 unique routes that deliver 7,319 passenger trips per week. Access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 132 meters from their nearest transit stop. Being largely residential, most commuters travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the top choice at 67%, followed by 19% using trains and 6% using buses. Household car ownership stands at 0.9 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional average.
A high 49.3% of workers worked from home, based on 2021 Census data which was likely affected by pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency averages 1,045 trips daily across all routes, which translates to about 82 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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78.7% of residents in West Ryde report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 show excellent results in the suburb of West Ryde, with AreaSearch identifying low mortality rates and a low occurrence of chronic conditions across all age bands. Private health insurance coverage is slightly ahead of the average SA2 region at approximately 53% of the population (~7,509 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical complaints among residents are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 5.3% and 4.8% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 78.7% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 15.9% of the population (2,241 people), and health outcomes in this senior cohort are strong, with national rankings matching those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
53.9% of West Ryde residents were born overseas and 56.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 93% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (20.8%) and English (12.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of West Ryde ranks as one of the most multicultural localities in Australia, with 56.7% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 53.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 48.2% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious concentration is Hinduism, which represents 7.5% of residents compared to 5.2% in Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in the suburb of West Ryde are Chinese at 20.8% of the population (well above the regional average of 8.4%), Other at 15.3%, and English at 12.8% (well below the regional average of 19.0%).
There are also notable differences for other backgrounds: Korean is highly represented at 6.5% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Lebanese stands at 2.9% (compared to 2.6%), and Russian is at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Ryde is 37. 30.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of West Ryde is 37, matching Greater Sydney's median of 37 and close to the national figure of 38. The 25 - 34 demographic is highly visible at 18.6% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 5 - 14 group is less common at 10.4%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 10.2% to 11.8% of the total, while the 0 to 4 group has dropped from 5.8% to 4.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, age projections show significant changes. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 62% (449 people), rising from 718 to 1,168.
This aging trend is prominent, with people aged 65+ accounting for 54% of the projected population growth. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Ryde
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 10 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 Apr 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 — 207 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,171 at the 2021 Census → 14,095 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 (SAL14268). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.