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The median house price in Whalan is $932k. House values have moved 7.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Whalan has an estimated 6,134 residents, up from 5,929 at the 2021 Census — a change of 205 people, or 3.5%. That puts 2,524 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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Demographic analysis of ABS statistics and subsequent validation of new addresses in the suburb of Whalan by AreaSearch suggests a population of approximately 6,134 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 205 people (3.5%) from the 2021 Census figure of 5,929 residents. This upward trajectory is calculated from a base resident population of 6,115, which was estimated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP data release, combined with an extra 13 validated new addresses recorded post-census. Such numbers translate to a population density of 2,524 persons per square kilometer, which places the suburb within the top quartile of Australian regions analyzed by AreaSearch.
The post-census growth rate of 3.5% in the suburb of Whalan trails the wider SA3 region (3.6%) by just 0.1 percentage points, showing comparable expansion trends. The primary driver of this demographic growth was overseas migration, which was responsible for roughly 70.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. Projections for each SA2 region published in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch. In cases where SA2 regions lack this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 (with a 2021 baseline) are adopted instead. Age-specific growth rates derived from these datasets are applied to project demographics for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future trends, the suburb of Whalan is set to experience population growth exceeding the national median, with projections indicating an increase of 853 residents by 2041. This represents a overall growth rate of 13.6% spanning the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
73 new dwellings have been approved in Whalan over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals allocated to local boundaries, the suburb of Whalan registers approximately 14 approved dwellings on an annual basis, with a total of 73 residential approvals documented over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 11 recorded so far during FY-26. With a ratio of only 0.2 people entering the area for every finished home built during the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, local housing supply is matching or outstripping residential demand, offering buyers plenty of options and accommodating future growth beyond current projections, while new residential projects average a construction value of $312,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $7.4 million during the current financial year, which highlights the predominantly residential makeup of the locality. When compared to Greater Sydney, building approval rates per capita remain comparable, maintaining a balanced market in line with nearby suburbs. However, this rate is lower than the national average, reflecting a mature market environment and indicating potential limits on future development. Recent building approvals consist of 71.0% standalone houses and 29.0% multi-dwelling units or apartments, reinforcing the suburban character with family-oriented layouts. This contrasts with the current housing stock, which is 89.0% houses, showing that vacant residential land is becoming scarcer, reflecting modern preferences, and driving the demand for a wider range of affordable housing types. There are roughly 359 people for each residential approval, illustrating the established nature of the community. Long-term projections indicate that the suburb of Whalan will add 834 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Property development is keeping a reasonable pace with this projected growth, though prospective buyers might encounter increased competition as the local population increases.
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 23 current infrastructure and development projects close to Whalan, worth an estimated $11.6 billion. 5 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily influenced by updates to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning changes. A total of 10 developments have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the area. Notable projects include the Mount Druitt Town Centre Renewal and WSIG Projects, PCYC Mount Druitt Community Facility (Expansion), Expanded Mount Druitt PCYC, and First Nations Cultural Hub Mount Druitt, with the following list detailing those of the greatest relevance.
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Mount Druitt Town Centre Renewal and WSIG Projects
Blacktown City Council is delivering a major Mount Druitt town centre renewal program funded through the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program. Current works include the $40.6 million renewal of Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, where construction has commenced after the centre closed on 27 January 2026, and the $26.8 million revitalisation of Mount Druitt Hub, planned to start construction in early to mid 2026 and open in late 2027. The program also includes a new First Nations Cultural Hub, public garden, public domain and access improvements, and planning changes for a new developable mixed-use site in Mount Street to support the Mount Druitt Town Centre Masterplan.
Expanded Mount Druitt Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC)
Approved $25.4 million expansion of the existing Mount Druitt PCYC to provide a larger youth, sport and community facility. The project retains the existing club and adds a new expanded wing with two multipurpose indoor courts, youth hub, new entry, reception and administration area, amenities, storage, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, improved car and bus parking, landscaping and tree planting. Blacktown City Council states the DA was approved on 28 October 2025, construction is expected to start in late 2026 and the expanded facility is expected to open by the end of 2027.
Renewed Mount Druitt Swimming Centre
A 40.6 million AUD redevelopment of the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre delivering a year-round aquatic centre with a new 25 m indoor learn-to-swim pool, splashpad, refurbished 50 m outdoor pool, kiosk, reception, community spaces, inclusive amenities, changerooms and landscape improvements. Construction commenced in February 2026 following closure of the existing facility in January 2026. The project forms part of the wider Mount Druitt transformation program.
Mount St Mount Druitt
A major mixed-use urban renewal precinct designed as a 'village of buildings' to transform the Mount Druitt CBD. The development features approximately 900 residential apartments across four towers reaching heights of up to 80m. The proposal includes a large-scale shopping mall, a new public town square, and a through-site retail link connecting Mount Street to the Mount Druitt Town Centre Reserve. While initially slated for a 2022 commencement, the project remains in the planning and pre-construction phase as of mid-2026, aligning with Blacktown City Council's broader Mount Druitt to Toongabbie Corridor Strategy.
Expanded Mount Druitt PCYC
A $25.4 million expansion of the Mount Druitt Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program. Designed by AJC Architects in collaboration with Barra-gi Consulting as First Nations Lead, the project more than doubles the existing facility's footprint. New works include two multipurpose indoor courts, a youth hub gathering space, new reception and administration areas, upgraded toilets and amenities, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, and car and bus parking.The design incorporates recycled-waste bricks, straw bale panels and a hybrid ventilation strategy. The expansion supports activities including basketball, futsal, martial arts and boxing, and forms part of an $86.9 million WSIG investment in Mount Druitt. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026.
Anglicare Mount Druitt Affordable Housing
173 mixed tenure social and affordable housing units across three 8-storey towers with single level linked basement. Designed specifically for single women aged 55+ (45+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples). Includes ground floor community services, retail tenancy, and multiple community spaces. Part of NSW Government's Social and Affordable Housing Fund.
Universal Property Group 6-10 Mount Street Development
State Significant Development application for a mixed-use precinct comprising 926 apartments across two connected towers (up to 26 storeys). The project includes 180 affordable housing units (15% of GFA), 13 commercial tenancies, a central plaza, and public domain improvements. Located within the Mount Druitt Strategic Centre, approximately 700m from the train station.
CDC Marsden Park Data Centre Campus
The Marsden Park Campus is set to become the largest data centre campus in the southern hemisphere, providing over 504 MW of planned capacity with scalability towards 1 GW. The facility is designed to support high-density AI and liquid cooling workloads with 24/7 on-site security and Tier IV equivalent resiliency to support the growing digital economy in Western Sydney.
2,244 residents of Whalan are employed, from a labour force of 2,591. Unemployment sits at 13.4%, with participation at 55.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,280, 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 consists of a blend of white-collar and blue-collar occupations across multiple industries, showing an unemployment rate of 13.4%, alongside an estimated yearly job growth rate of 1.9% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,244, while the unemployment rate was 9.3% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, showing room for labor market progress, and the participation rate of 55.0% was considerably lower than the metropolitan rate of 69.1%. Census data indicates that a moderate 19.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Workforce employment is concentrated within retail trade, logistics, mail & warehousing, as well as healthcare & social assistance. The local labor market exhibits a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with its employment share reaching 2.5 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented at 3.9% of the workforce compared to 11.5% across the wider region. Given the difference between the Census working population and resident counts, the area offers few local jobs and functions primarily as a residential suburb. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS figures aggregated from broader regions, local employment rose by 1.9% over the 12-month period, while the labor force expanded by 1.2%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% increase in the labor force, resulting in a minor reduction. National forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for future employment demand. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with local industries to model future trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these figures to the local employment mix suggests an employment increase of 5.9% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, representing a basic weighted calculation that does not factor in local population growth projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Whalan is $1,160 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $506 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,656 a year against an average of $45,906. 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 AreaSearch's compilation of ATO data for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Whalan recorded a median income of $41,656 and an average income of $45,906. These figures are below national averages, and compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 throughout Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $45,955 for median income and $50,643 for average income. Census findings show that family, household, and individual incomes in the suburb of Whalan rank between the 4th and 10th percentiles nationwide.
The dominant income bracket is $800 - 1,499, representing 27.9% of the population (1,711 people), whereas the metropolitan area is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 30.9%. Residents face substantial housing affordability challenges, retaining only 78.0% of their income, which ranks in the 7th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Whalan had 1,878 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 6% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 54% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 25.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing styles in the suburb of Whalan at the time of the latest Census consisted of 88.6% standalone houses and 11.4% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to metro Sydney where standalone houses comprised 55.9% and alternative dwellings made up 44.1%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Whalan were lower than metropolitan levels at 22.5%, with remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (23.2%) or renting (54.2%). The typical monthly mortgage cost was $1,733, which is below the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the typical weekly rent was $300, compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Whalan counted 1,878 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 16% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up 70.9% of the local area, consisting of couples with children at 27.5%, couples without children at 15.6%, and single parent families at 25.7%. The remaining 29.1% comprises non-family households, with single-person households at 26.6% and group households at 2.4%. The average household size of 2.8 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.2% of adults in Whalan hold a university qualification, including 7.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 93% of areas nationally. A further 23.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 783 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 899 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 region records lower levels of formal tertiary attainment, with university graduation rates at 11.2%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This scenario highlights an opportunity for targeted local educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 7.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 0.8%. Vocational education and training are prominent, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.7% and certificates at 23.7%. Enrolment in education is high, with 36.0% of the population undertaking study.
This proportion includes 14.1% of residents attending primary school, 11.7% in secondary school, and 2.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Whalan reaches 47 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 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 1.0 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 networks include 47 active transit stops in the suburb of Whalan, which are serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 16 routes that provide a total of 1,429 passenger trips each week. Transport connection is excellent, with residents living an average of 129 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 83%, followed by trains at 10%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.0 per household, which is lower than the regional average.
A proportion of 19.9% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 204 daily trips, which represents roughly 30 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.3% of residents in Whalan report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 10.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Substantial health concerns exist in the suburb of Whalan, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of local mortality figures and the occurrence of chronic illnesses impacting younger and older residents, while the level of private health insurance is low at approximately 45% of the population (~2,771 people). This is below the 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent chronic health issues are asthma and arthritis, which affect 9.9% and 9.2% of residents respectively, while 63.3% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population shows high levels of chronic health conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 16.9% of the population (1,036 people), compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for this older cohort present challenges, with national rankings aligning with those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.0% of Whalan residents were born overseas and 31.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (22.3%) and English (19.1%). 8.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Whalan exhibits high cultural diversity relative to most Australian suburbs, with 31.0% of residents born outside Australia and 31.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religion, practiced by 55.2% of the population. Islam represents the most significant religious overrepresentation, accounting for 9.3% of the community compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. The most common ancestries among residents are Australian at 22.3%, English at 19.1%, and Other at 17.0%. There is also a distinct representation of specific ethnic groups, with Samoan background at 5.4% (compared to 0.5% in the region), Maori at 1.9% (compared to 0.4%), and Filipino at 4.1% (compared to 2.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Whalan is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 26.4% 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 Whalan is 34 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney median of 37 years and below the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (15.9%) but a smaller share of young adults aged 25 - 34 (11.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.8% to 14.9%, while the group aged 25 to 34 decreased from 12.3% to 11.5%. Population projections for 2041 show significant shifts, with the cohort aged 75 to 84 expected to grow by 60%, adding 212 residents to reach 568.
Residents aged 65+ will account for 53% of the growth, highlighting demographic aging, while population declines are expected in the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Whalan
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 — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,929 at the 2021 Census → 6,134 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 (SAL14283). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.