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The median house price in Willoughby (NSW) is $3.62m, with units at $1.46m. House values have moved 2.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Willoughby (NSW) has an estimated 8,166 residents, up from 7,124 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,042 people, or 14.6%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 442 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 5,010 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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In the suburb of Willoughby (NSW), recent demographic assessments incorporating broader ABS population updates alongside 442 validated new addresses post-Census indicate an estimated population of around 8,166 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,042 people (14.6%) relative to the 2021 Census total of 7,124 people. Such growth builds upon the resident figure of 7,849 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS ERP release from June 2025. Across the locality, population density reaches 5,009 persons per square kilometer, placing the neighbourhood within the top 10% of areas evaluated nationwide and underscoring intense local land demand.
Outpacing both New South Wales and its broader SA4 region (5.9%), the suburb of Willoughby (NSW) recorded a 14.6% expansion, establishing itself as an area growth leader largely spurred by overseas arrivals, who accounted for approximately 94.0% of recent population gains. Projections for the suburb of Willoughby (NSW) incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling using 2022 as the base year, complemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures based on 2021 where necessary. Projected age-cohort growth rates across these models extend from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic movements suggest an overall growth pace situated slightly beneath the national median for statistical divisions. Specifically, aggregated SA2 estimates forecast the suburb of Willoughby (NSW) expanding by 458 persons to 2041, which equates to an overall addition of 1.7% across the 16 years.
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736 new dwellings have been approved in Willoughby (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 147 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 18 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 178 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 12% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, 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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According to statistical area building approvals data compiled by AreaSearch from the ABS, annual residential development approvals in Willoughby have averaged roughly 147, generating an aggregate of 736 homes throughout the prior 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 30 approvals have been documented. Between FY-21 and FY-25, incoming population averaged just 0.9 new residents per year for each approved residence, demonstrating that construction is comfortably matching or outpacing demand, expanding residential capacity beyond current projections, and ensuring broad choice for purchasers. Concurrently, an average construction value of $828,000 per dwelling highlights a deliberate pipeline focus toward upper-echelon, luxury stock.
On the commercial front, approvals totaling $24.9 million this financial year reflect moderate non-residential development. Per capita residential building volumes in Willoughby surpass Greater Sydney by 220.0%, providing prospective purchasers with extensive options despite a broader deceleration in building over recent periods. Construction rates sit significantly higher than national benchmarks, pointing to pronounced developer engagement. The profile of recent residential approvals shows detached houses comprising 12.0% while townhouses or apartments make up 88.0%. This emphasis on medium-to-high density housing offers more accessible price points tailored to first-time buyers, investors, and downsizing owner-occupiers. Such delivery contrasts with the current established environment (56.0% houses), reflecting a constrained development land footprint, evolving dwelling requirements, and growing demand for diverse housing formats, with an average ratio of around 205 people per dwelling approval characterizing this growing residential market. Longer-term demographic forecasts from AreaSearch's latest quarterly figures indicate Willoughby will gain 141 residents by 2041. Considering existing building trends, incoming residential development is well positioned to absorb local housing requirements, creating favourable dynamics for incoming buyers while accommodating prospective population increases above baseline estimates.
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Willoughby (NSW), worth an estimated $310 million. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $38.9 billion. 23 are already under construction and 47 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 capital works, major urban redevelopments, and planning initiatives significantly shape community growth and market outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 8 key infrastructure and development projects expected to influence the surrounding area, with notable developments including Aurora Willoughby, Flo Northbridge by WINIM, Heart Of Willoughby, and Willoughby Grounds.
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Aurora Willoughby
Boutique collection of 12 luxury 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments setting a new benchmark in high-end living. Inspired by nature and defined by architectural elegance, featuring contemporary design with premium finishes and landscaped spaces integrated with natural surroundings. Developed by Sun Property Group with Datlas as builder, featuring sophisticated light-filled interiors, open-plan entertaining spaces, generous terraces, and hanging gardens. Located at the gateway to Willoughby village with proximity to transport connectivity.
Heart Of Willoughby
A $95-million transformation including a three-story club, luxury senior living apartments, an aged care facility, and amenities.
Willoughby Grounds
Willoughby Grounds is a multi-building residential development comprising 164 apartments distributed across five buildings named Lawson, Walter, Fleming, Hallstrom, and Wickham reaching up to eight storeys. Designed by Architecture Urbaneia with interiors by DKO, the project incorporates communal rooftop gardens and basement car parking. Developed jointly by First Quadrant Properties and Qualitas, the development site spans Walter Street and Willoughby Road adjacent to the former Channel Nine studios precinct.
Areas 18-20 St Leonards South
Residential development within the St Leonards South precinct, involving demolition of existing structures and construction of five residential flat buildings with 207 apartments, basement parking, and communal open space, contributing to urban renewal and increased housing density.
The Quarry Naremburn
Boutique collection of 28 luxury apartments and townhouses set within a landscaped former quarry site in Naremburn. The project is currently under construction.
Goodman Artarmon Data Centre
Major data centre development by Goodman Group on former ABC studios site. Seven-storey, 80MW facility on 1.4ha site with $845.85 million investment.
Coronation Archer Street Chatswood
A $250 million, 32-storey State Significant Development delivering over 150 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments and penthouses, including 41 affordable units. Ground-level podium provides approximately 2,500sqm of retail and commercial space. A heritage-listed building on site is sensitively restored for fine dining and wellness uses, complemented by communal landscaped open space. Designed by Woods Bagot. Groundbreaking occurred April 2025 with completion targeted Q1 2027.
Northcote Collective Naremburn
A $22 million mixed-use development with apartments, business and retail space in a part-four, part-eight storey building. Includes rooftop communal space, replacing a planned childcare facility. Offering 96 parking spots.
4,073 residents of Willoughby (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 4,235. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 65.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,248, about 89% 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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Willoughby is distinguished by a well-credentialed resident labour base with notable concentration in the tech sector, an unemployment rate standing at only 3.8%, and annual employment growth estimated at 2.6% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, employed locals numbered 4,073, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.3% beneath the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1%, while overall labour force engagement is slightly subdued at 65.8% compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records also showed a substantial 62.7% of working residents operating from home, an observation partially influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, finance & insurance, and professional & technical roles. Local specialization is especially pronounced within finance & insurance, where worker concentration reaches 1.9 times the broader metropolitan average. Conversely, construction accounts for only 5.6% of local employment, trailing the 8.6% share observed across Greater Sydney. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, on-site employment opportunities remain limited, as reflected in Census comparisons between local resident workers and place-of-work counts. According to ABS and SALM figures compiled across surrounding statistical districts, employment in Willoughby grew by 2.6% over the 12 months to March 2026 alongside a 2.1% labour supply expansion, lowering unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. Over the equivalent timeframe, Greater Sydney saw both employment and labour force increase by 1.9%, alongside a slight contraction in jobless numbers. Forward-looking guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national workforce outlook provides further context on anticipated labour demand. Nationally, employment is projected to expand 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector trajectories diverge substantially. Extrapolating these national industry trends across Willoughby's specific employment distribution indicates potential local job expansion of 7.4% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted baseline illustration that excludes localized demographic modeling).
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Median household income in Willoughby (NSW) is $2,995 a week (about $156,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,264 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $79,919 a year against an average of $164,640. The average runs 106% 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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Taxpayer income metrics compiled by AreaSearch from ATO records for financial year 2023 place the suburb of Willoughby among the highest earning areas nationally. The suburb of Willoughby recorded a median taxable income of $79,919 alongside an average of $164,640, compared with Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Factoring in subsequent 10.32% Wage Price Index movement since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $88,167 (median) and $181,631 (average) as of March 2026. Across national distributions, Census measurements position local personal, family, and household earnings between the 93rd and 96th percentiles.
A substantial 39.3% cohort (3,209 people) reports weekly income exceeding $4000+, differing from the Greater Sydney profile where 30.9% earn between $1,500 - 2,999. In aggregate, 49.6% of income earners bring in over $3,000 per week, underpinning elevated household purchasing capacity. Although housing obligations absorb 15.5% of gross earnings, strong overall revenue places residual income at the 96th percentile, supported by a SEIFA income score in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Willoughby (NSW) had 2,489 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 57% detached houses and 32% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $583 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing mix within Willoughby consisted of 56.5% freestanding homes and 43.5% alternative dwelling formats (encompassing apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), closely matching the broader metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 33.9%, well above metropolitan levels, while 34.8% of properties carried a mortgage and 31.3% were occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments were recorded at $3,500 compared with the Sydney metro level of $2,427 and the Australian average of $1,863. For renters, median weekly rent reached $583, exceeding both the Sydney metropolitan figure of $470 and the national benchmark of $375.
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Willoughby (NSW) counted 2,489 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,853 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 75.6% of domestic arrangements, comprising couples with children at 41.0%, childless couples at 22.5%, and single parent households at 10.8%. The remaining 24.4% consists of non-family living situations, which include single-person dwellings at 21.8% and group households at 2.7%. The local median household size stands at 2.7 people, aligning exactly with the Greater Sydney norm.
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53.3% of adults in Willoughby (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 34.1% with a bachelor degree and 15.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 10.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,912 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,147 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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Local qualifications in Willoughby substantially exceed broader state and national levels, with 53.3% of the population aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% across Australia, providing a strong foundation for high-skill professional sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 34.1%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 15.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational education makes up 20.0% of formal attainment among residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (10.2%) and advanced diplomas (9.8%). Participation across academic programs remains elevated, with 32.6% of the local population actively enrolled in formal study.
This student cohort comprises 11.7% attending primary schools, 9.0% enrolled in secondary institutions, and 6.3% completing tertiary education.
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Public transport in Willoughby (NSW) reaches 37 stops on 50 routes, timetabled for about 4,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 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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The local transit network in Willoughby features 37 active bus stops distributed throughout the suburb, accommodating 50 distinct transit routes that deliver a combined 4,146 passenger trips each week. Transit proximity is highly accessible, with residents situated an average of 138 meters from their closest stop. As an established commuter area, the majority of journeys head outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 70% of trips, followed by 13% by bus and 7% on foot. Vehicle availability averages 1.0 per household, below regional rates, while 62.7% of working locals reported working from home in the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit lines, transport frequency averages 592 daily services, which translates to roughly 112 trips per week for each bus stop.
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75.8% of residents in Willoughby (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 91.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 in Willoughby are exceptionally favourable, with AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality showing minimal prevalence across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is notably strong, held by approximately 92% of the local population (7,482 people), in sharp contrast to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national level of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis constitute the most prevalent diagnosed conditions in the locality, recorded at 6.8 and 5.9% of the population respectively, whereas 75.8% of residents reported having no medical conditions whatsoever, exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 74.6%.
The working-age population exhibits low chronic disease occurrence, while among the 16.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,322 people), overall health status remains robust and aligns closely with broader national standards.
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35.9% of Willoughby (NSW) residents were born overseas and 28.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.7%) and Australian (19.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Willoughby exhibits notable cultural diversity, with 35.9% of residents born abroad and 28.9% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 51.4% of local residents. In relative terms, Judaism demonstrates the most distinct local overrepresentation, comprising 0.6% of the suburb's populace versus 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental country of birth, the three most prominent heritages in Willoughby are English (21.7%), Australian (19.6%), and Other (11.5%). Furthermore, specific cultural ancestries show clear overrepresentation relative to the wider metropolitan area, including Croatian at 1.3% (compared to 0.7% regionally), French at 0.8% (versus 0.5%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Willoughby (NSW) is 40. 23.5% 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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Age distributions in Willoughby mirror Greater Sydney across all primary demographic brackets, with the greatest variance across the four broad cohorts limited to 7.4 percentage points. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 40, unchanged from the 2021 Census and 3 years older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that Census. Since that time, the 25 - 44 age cohort has decreased from 25.1% to an estimated 24.0%. Looking toward 2041, senior and retiree age groups (65+) are projected to absorb the majority of local population expansion, gaining 431 residents (33%) to reach 1,754, while children, young adults, and residents aged 25 - 44 are projected to decrease in number.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Willoughby (NSW)
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 3 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 Sep 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 — 442 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,124 at the 2021 Census → 8,166 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 (SAL14320). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.