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The median house price in Wheeler Heights is $2.37m, with units at $1.40m. House values have moved -0.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Wheeler Heights has an estimated 3,197 residents, down from 3,232 at the 2021 Census — a change of 35 people, or 1.1%. That puts 3,852 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Wheeler Heights has an estimated population of approximately 3,197 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 35 people (1.1%) from the 3,232 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the resident population of 3,197, calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS alongside 16 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This population level translates to a density ratio of 3,851 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
Throughout the past decade, the suburb of Wheeler Heights has shown steady growth with a compound annual growth rate of 0.6%, exceeding the SA3 average. Population expansion was driven almost entirely by overseas migration, which served as the exclusive contributor to population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level are used, published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline. Growth rates for different age cohorts from these models are likewise applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, projections suggest a contraction in the overall population, with the suburb of Wheeler Heights expected to lose 131 residents by 2041 under this framework. Conversely, expansion is projected in specific age brackets, particularly the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to grow by 81 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
29 new dwellings have been approved in Wheeler Heights over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, approximately 5 new residences receive approval annually in Wheeler Heights, with an estimated 29 approvals granted over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 16 so far in FY-26. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 2.1 people relocated to the area per newly built dwelling, indicating sustained demand that supports property values. The average expected construction cost for these new homes is $717,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the high-end residential market.
In comparison to Greater Sydney, Wheeler Heights registers approximately two-thirds the rate of new home approvals per capita. Nationally, it ranks in the 9th percentile of areas evaluated, which restricts choices for buyers and channels demand toward established properties. This rate is also below the national average, reflecting the mature nature of the locality and suggesting potential regulatory constraints. Approved development projects comprise 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% medium and high-density residential options. This balanced focus on denser housing types provides more economical entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a notable change from the current housing stock (which consists of 91.0% houses), indicating a decline in vacant developable land and reflecting shifting lifestyle choices and affordability considerations. There are approximately 2118 people per dwelling approval, indicating a mature market structure. Given that population forecasts indicate steady numbers or a decline, Wheeler Heights is likely to experience less pressure on housing demand, which should prove advantageous for prospective buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 52 current infrastructure and development projects close to Wheeler Heights, worth an estimated $5.34 billion. 14 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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An area's performance is heavily influenced by updates to local infrastructure, significant development projects, and town planning schemes. In total, AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence the locality. Significant projects include Cromer Village Green (Proposed Mixed-Use Precinct), Wakehurst Parkway Improvements (Frenchs Forest to Narrabeen), Narrabeen Lakeside Estate, and Cromer Heights Estate, with the following list detailing the most relevant developments.
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Montecito Collaroy
Exclusive collection of 6 grand luxury residences at Collaroy Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches, developed by Cornerstone with architecture and interiors by BKH. Inspired by early 20th-century California bungalow and Spanish Mission styles, comprising two ground-floor apartments with private gardens and four expansive penthouses. Strata areas range from 380m2 to 448m2 with north-facing living areas, wrap-around terraces, basement parking, and high-end European finishes throughout. Construction commenced March 2025.
1129-1131 Pittwater Road Mixed Use
DA approved mixed-use development site featuring 22 boarding rooms, 1 penthouse apartment, and 2 ground floor commercial suites with basement parking. 814sqm site with northeast aspect and direct ocean views, flexible E1 Local Centre zoning.
Mixed Use Development and Rezoning at 100 South Creek Road, Cromer
State Significant Development application SSD-97833960 for demolition of existing structures, construction of 58 multi-dwelling houses and a 72-apartment residential flat building, including 5-7% affordable housing, plus concurrent rezoning from industrial land to R3 Medium Density Residential with an 18 m height control. The former Roche site is owned by EG Funds Management and is at Prepare EIS stage on the NSW Major Projects portal, with the Housing Delivery Authority monitoring assessment progress.
Beacon Hill Reserve Masterplan and Sportsfield Upgrade
Northern Beaches Council is delivering a major upgrade of Beacon Hill Reserve including a new synthetic sports field, new amenities building, upgraded playground, improved landscaping, lighting, pathways and expanded parking to increase community recreation capacity. Construction remains underway with completion targeted during 2026.
1010-1014 Pittwater Road Mixed Use Development
Four-storey mixed-use shop-top housing development at the corner of Pittwater Road and Ocean Grove, Collaroy. DA2023/1395 lodged with Northern Beaches Council proposes demolition of existing commercial buildings and construction of 3 ground-floor retail tenancies and 22 apartments (2-3 bedrooms) with basement parking (29 resident, 5 visitor, 19 retail spaces). Designed by Gartner Trovato Architects. Public exhibition ran May-June 2024 attracting community objections regarding height, setbacks and traffic. The DA has since been approved.
Casa Delmar
Luxury coastal apartment development comprising 280 apartments across two buildings (6-7 storeys fronting Delmar Parade and 10 storeys on the Pittwater Road corner), designed by Rothelowman with interiors by Alanna Smit. Includes 43 affordable housing units, rooftop BBQ and communal areas, and a private gym and wellness facility. Located at the gateway to Dee Why town centre adjacent to Stony Range Botanical Garden. One of the first projects approved under the NSW Housing SEPP fast-track pathway.Practical completion anticipated Q3 2026.
Havana Dee Why
A brand-new 7-storey mixed-use development comprising 78 apartments and 12 retail shops, positioned as Dee Why's crowning jewel. Located 800m from Dee Why Beach and next to the newly completed Lighthouse shopping and dining precinct, offering premium coastal living with activated retail at ground level.
Cromer Heights Estate
Cromer Heights Estate is a boutique residential land subdivision on the elevated slopes of Cromer Heights. The project has delivered 28 new residential lots with modern family homes now largely completed or under construction, adding low density housing supply close to local parks, schools and the Cromer golf precinct.
1,781 residents of Wheeler Heights are employed, from a labour force of 1,855. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 73.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,515, about 79% 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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Wheeler Heights features a highly educated workforce, with particularly strong representation in the technology industry, a low unemployment rate of 4.0%, and an estimated employment growth of 0.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch statistical area data. In March 2026, 1,781 residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate was 0.1% lower than the 4.1% average for Greater Sydney. Labor force participation stands at 73.9%, compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a substantial 41.1% of working residents operated from home, though this figure likely reflects the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are construction, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. The locality exhibits a strong specialization in construction, with its employment share reaching 1.5 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the finance & insurance sector is underrepresented, accounting for 3.9% of local employment compared to the regional average of 7.3%. The highly residential character of the area appears to limit local employment opportunities, as shown by the comparison between the Census working population and resident population counts. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data from broader statistical areas, local employment rose by 0.8% and the labor force expanded by 2.1% during the year to March 2026, resulting in a 1.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context on future demand trends in Wheeler Heights. These five and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local industry profile to estimate potential growth. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment profile of Wheeler Heights suggests local employment could expand by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wheeler Heights is $2,914 a week (about $152,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,027 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,344 a year against an average of $93,611. The average runs 55% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's analysis of postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in Wheeler Heights was $60,344, with the average income recorded at $93,611. These figures place the area among the highest-earning brackets in the nation, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $66,572 for the median and $103,272 for the average. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Wheeler Heights are elevated, ranking between the 81st and 96th percentiles nationwide.
Income distribution statistics show that the weekly earnings bracket of $4000+ includes 32.2% of the local population (1,029 individuals), whereas the wider region has 30.9% of its population concentrated in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Local economic strength is highlighted by the 48.1% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which supports strong local spending power. High housing costs account for 16.4% of household income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income in the 95th percentile, with the area's SEIFA income score placing it in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wheeler Heights had 982 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 6% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $750 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,198 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.3%. 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 Wheeler Heights consisted of 91.2% standalone houses and 8.8% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metropolitan area. The home ownership rate was notably higher than the metropolitan average at 35.4%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (49.4%) or rented (15.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area stood at $3,198, while the median weekly rent was $750, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Wheeler Heights are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are significantly above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wheeler Heights counted 982 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 56% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 86.6%, consisting of couples with children at 55.6%, couples without children at 22.4%, and single parent households at 8.1%. Non-family households represent the remaining 13.4%, with single-person households making up 11.3% and group households accounting for 1.6%. The median household size of 3.2 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.8% of adults in Wheeler Heights hold a university qualification, including 21.6% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 23.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 666 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,109 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 locality presents educational opportunities, as its university qualification rate of 29.8% is considerably lower than the SA4 regional average of 41.5%. This difference highlights a key area for targeted educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.2%) and certificate level qualifications (23.7%). Educational enrollment is high, with 32.2% of the population actively participating in studies.
This comprises 11.4% of residents in primary school, 9.5% in secondary school, and 4.8% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wheeler Heights reaches 24 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Public transport analysis identifies 24 active transit stops operating in Wheeler Heights, offering a selection of bus services. These stops are connected by 27 separate routes, which combine to support 1,127 passenger trips weekly. Transport accessibility is highly rated, with residents living an average of 147 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most residents travel elsewhere for work, with private cars remaining the primary choice of travel at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 cars per home, which is above the regional average. A high 41.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 pandemic guidelines).
Transit service frequency averages 161 trips daily across all local routes, which translates to roughly 46 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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76.6% of residents in Wheeler Heights report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 94% of areas nationally. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.8 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 outcomes in Wheeler Heights, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, which reveals a low rate of common health conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 64% of the population (2,040 people). This compares to a rate of 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a nationwide average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues in the area are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 6.2% and 6.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 76.6% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 14.2% of the local population (453 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior health outcomes are strong, with national indicators matching those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wheeler Heights is largely Australian-born, at 76.6% of residents, with 9.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.5%) and Australian (25.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wheeler Heights displays above-average cultural diversity, with 9.8% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 23.4% born outside Australia. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 54.2% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Wheeler Heights are English (representing 31.5% of residents, which is higher than the regional average of 19.0%), Australian (representing 25.8%, higher than the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish (representing 8.7%). Notable variations exist for other ancestries: New Zealand heritage is represented at 1.2% of Wheeler Heights compared to 0.5% across the region, Serbian at 0.5% compared to 0.5% regionally, and Croatian at 0.8% compared to 0.7% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wheeler Heights is 40. 22.6% 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 Wheeler Heights is 40, which is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and marginally above the national median of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, the 45 - 54 age group is highly represented at 16.2% locally, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is underrepresented at 8.0%. Since 2021, the 55 to 64 bracket has expanded from 11.0% to 12.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 13.4% to 14.6%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 17.3% to 16.2%.
Demographic projections suggest the age profile of Wheeler Heights will shift significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is expected to grow by 69 people (34%), rising from 204 to 274. Combined, the 65+ age groups will represent 88% of total population growth, showing an aging population trend. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wheeler Heights
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 — 16 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,232 at the 2021 Census → 3,197 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 (SAL14285). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.