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The median house price in Whalan is $940k. House values have moved 7.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Whalan has an estimated 6,145 residents, up from 5,929 at the 2021 Census — a change of 216 people, or 3.6%. That puts 2,529 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS regional updates alongside newly verified addresses following the Census, the suburb of Whalan has an estimated count of around 6,145 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 5,929 people recorded during the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 216 people (3.6%). The figure stems from AreaSearch's assessment of the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), which estimated 6,120 residents, supplemented by 14 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With 2,528 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Whalan ranks in the upper quartile for population density among nationally analyzed locations.
Its 3.6% post-Census increase closely tracks the wider SA3 area (3.7%), trailing by just 0.1 percentage points to show solid growth fundamentals. International arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating approximately 70.0% of recent population gains. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 as base year) are implemented by AreaSearch across SA2 regions, while NSW State Government projections (published in 2022 using 2021 as base year) cover any gaps. Across all locations, age-specific growth rates drawn from these datasets are projected forward for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at long-term demographic patterns, the suburb of Whalan is modeled for above-median national growth, with aggregated SA2-level figures projecting an addition of 839 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 13.2% across the 16 years.
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92 new dwellings have been approved in Whalan over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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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Statistical building data compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Whalan averages approximately 18 approved dwellings each year, amounting to roughly 92 residences across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 12 approvals have been documented. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of only 0.2 people entered the suburb annually per completed home, demonstrating that residential construction comfortably satisfies or outpaces demand to support future growth and provide diverse purchasing opportunities. Furthermore, newly approved residences carry an average estimated construction cost of $348,000, sitting below regional benchmarks to provide more affordable housing options.
On the commercial front, approvals total $7.4 million during this financial year, reflecting a modest level of commercial building activity. On a per-capita basis, development volumes in Whalan match Greater Sydney, sustaining steady balance in line with regional trends, though rates trail national figures due to established surroundings and potential site constraints. Recent development approvals comprise 71.0% standalone houses and 29.0% medium to high-density options, preserving the suburban family aesthetic while signaling an adjustment from the current dwelling distribution of 89.0% houses. This transition addresses evolving housing affordability demands and limited land availability. Overall, an established market presence is highlighted by a ratio of approximately 509 people per residential approval. According to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Whalan is anticipated to add 814 residents leading up to 2041. While ongoing residential building is tracking appropriately against anticipated population expansion, prospective buyers might face heightened competition as the local community grows.
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 $15.1 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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Major civil works, development schemes, and public infrastructure investments play a defining role in shaping neighborhood progress. AreaSearch has identified 10 key projects expected to influence the surrounding district, notably 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.
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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.
2,245 residents of Whalan are employed, from a labour force of 2,592. Unemployment sits at 13.4%, with participation at 55.1%. 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 5,291, 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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With representation across diverse industry sectors, Whalan features a mixed workforce of white and blue collar personnel, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 13.4% and annual employment growth estimated at 1.8% from statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,245. Local unemployment sits 9.3% above the 4.1% rate recorded for Greater Sydney, pointing to underutilized capacity, while participation in the labour force (55.1%) trails Greater Sydney (68.9%) by a considerable margin. Additionally, 19.9% of local workers reported working from home during the Census, a figure subject to the influence of Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary industry sectors employing local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. Transport, postal & warehousing shows strong local concentration, with local workforce participation reaching 2.5 times regional proportions. Conversely, professional & technical occupations represent just 3.9% of workers in Whalan, contrasting with 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The disparity between resident workers and Census workplace destination counts suggests that this predominantly residential suburb contains relatively few local employment hubs. Aggregated data from AreaSearch, combining SALM and ABS information from wider statistical areas, indicates that between the period ending March 2026, employment rose by 1.8% and the labour force grew by 1.2%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% alongside labour force growth of 1.9%, with only a marginal reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on potential future demand within Whalan. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with the local employment structure to estimate growth trajectories. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific projections are applied to Whalan’s employment composition, local employment is anticipated to rise by 5.9% over five years and by 12.5% over ten years. This estimation relies on a straightforward weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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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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ATO postcode data evaluated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that earnings in the suburb of Whalan sit under national benchmarks, recording a median income of $41,656 alongside an average of $45,906. These figures fall below Greater Sydney, which recorded a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $45,955 (median) and $50,643 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures in the 2021 Census, local earnings place between the 4th and 10th percentiles nationwide.
The dominant individual weekly income tier is $800 - 1,499, accounting for 27.9% of residents (1,714 individuals), whereas the wider metropolitan region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket (30.9%). Severe housing cost pressures leave residents with 78.0% of disposable earnings, ranking at 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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At the time of the latest Census, the housing inventory in Whalan consisted of 88.6% detached houses and 11.4% other dwellings (including units, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Whalan stood at 22.5%, lagging metropolitan levels, while 23.2% of homes had a mortgage and 54.2% were rented. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,733, noticeably below the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427 and the national figure of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $300, substantially lower than the $470 typical in Sydney metro and $375 across Australia.
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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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 70.9%, comprising couples with children (27.5%), single parent families (25.7%), and couples without children (15.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.1%, consisting of single-person households at 26.6% and group households at 2.4%. With an average of 2.8 people per household, occupancy exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark 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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Tertiary qualification levels present an area for community development, with 11.2% of residents possessing a higher education degree compared to 38.0% throughout Greater Sydney. Among university qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 7.7%, postgraduate awards account for 2.7%, and graduate diplomas stand at 0.8%. Vocational education forms a major pillar of local qualifications, with 31.4% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 23.7% with certificates and 7.7% holding advanced diplomas. A significant 36.0% of local inhabitants are actively undertaking formal studies. This cohort includes 14.1% enrolled in primary education, 11.7% in secondary education, and 2.8% participating in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Whalan reaches 47 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 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 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 transit across the suburb of Whalan encompasses 47 operational bus stops spanning 16 separate bus routes, providing a combined total of 1,301 weekly passenger trips. Transit connectivity is highly accessible, with local residents situated an average of 129 meters from their closest transit point. Given its residential nature, outward commuting predominates: private vehicles account for 83% of journeys to work, while 10% travel by train. Household motor vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, trailing the wider metropolitan standard. In addition, 19.9% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting potential COVID-19 influences.
Across the entire local network, transit services operate at an average rate of 185 trips per day, which translates to approximately 27 weekly trips per stop.
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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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Health metrics and mortality data assessed by AreaSearch highlight significant medical challenges in Whalan, with chronic illnesses impacting both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, encompassing approximately 45% of residents (~2,776 people). This falls well behind the Greater Sydney level of 59.9% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent chronic conditions in Whalan, diagnosed in 9.9 and 9.2% of the community respectively, while 63.3% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Chronic health burdens remain pronounced among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 16.7% of the locality (1,026 people), exceeding the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, with older cohort health outcomes tracking similarly to broader national percentiles.
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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Cultural diversity in Whalan is pronounced compared to typical Australian suburbs, with 31.0% of residents born abroad and 31.0% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most widely held faith, accounting for 55.2% of the local population. Islam displays a notable concentration, comprising 9.3% of local inhabitants compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplaces, the three largest groups in Whalan are Australian (22.3%), English (19.1%), and Other (17.0%). Specific heritage groups demonstrate clear local overrepresentation relative to regional norms, including Filipino at 4.1% (vs 2.0%), Samoan at 5.4% (vs 0.5%), and Maori at 1.9% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Whalan is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 26.5% 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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Demographically, the suburb of Whalan leans young, with children and young people aged 0 - 24 making up 37.9% of the population as at August 2026, exceeding the Greater Sydney figure of 30.4%, while the 25 - 44 cohort represents 23.5% versus 31.4% regionally. The median age is estimated by AreaSearch at 34 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census reading and sitting 3 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 from that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the 65+ age bracket, expanding from 15.0% to an estimated 16.7%.
Looking ahead to 2041, seniors and retirees will drive the majority of growth, adding 481 residents (47%) to reach a total of 1,507.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,929 at the 2021 Census → 6,145 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL14283). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.