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The median house price in Willoughby (NSW) is $4.04m, with units at $1.53m. House values have moved 4.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Willoughby (NSW) has an estimated 8,181 residents, up from 7,124 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,057 people, or 14.8%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. 442 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 5,019 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population numbers for the region and new address checks by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Willoughby (NSW) has a population of roughly 8,181 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 1,057 people (14.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the population was 7,124 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 7,846, estimated by AreaSearch based on ABS June 2025 ERP data and 442 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. With this population level, the density ratio is 5,019 persons per square kilometer, placing the area in the top 10% of countrywide locations evaluated by AreaSearch and highlights the high demand for local land.
The 14.8% expansion in the suburb of Willoughby (NSW) since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (5.9%) as well as the state, making it a regional growth leader. Population increases were mostly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 94.0% of the total gains in recent times. AreaSearch relies on ABS and Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 unit, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas without this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are used. The corresponding growth rates by age bracket are applied to all locations for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to be slightly under the median of areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with the suburb of Willoughby (NSW) expected to add 467 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2 estimates, representing a 1.6% overall gain over the 16 years.
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602 new dwellings have been approved in Willoughby (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 120 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 181 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 10% 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, Willoughby averages approximately 120 approved dwellings per year. A total of 602 homes were approved over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 28 approvals so far during FY-26. Considering an average of 1.1 new residents per built dwelling each year over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, supply and demand remain balanced, supporting stable market conditions. However, recent figures show this metric has climbed to 8.3 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing to rising local popularity and potential supply bottlenecks.
Approved development projects have an average construction value of $1,028,000, which reflects developer interest in high-end, premium housing. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $24.9 million have been registered during this financial year, showing moderate commercial construction activity. Willoughby registers 166.0% more new residential approvals per person than Greater Sydney, offering buyers a broad range of choices despite a recent slowdown in building activity. This rate is also significantly higher than the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area. New residential approvals consist of 10.0% detached houses and 90.0% townhouses or apartments. This preference for higher density provides more accessible entry prices and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock, which is 56.0% houses, reflecting a decrease in available development sites alongside shifting lifestyles and a demand for more varied, affordable housing. With about 230 people per approved dwelling, Willoughby exhibits a growing market. Long-term forecasts suggest Willoughby will add 132 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. At the current pace of development, the supply of new housing should easily accommodate demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially underpinning growth beyond current population forecasts.
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 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 $42.4 billion. 22 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 8 projects that are likely to impact the locality. Prominent projects include Aurora Willoughby, Heart Of Willoughby, Willoughby Grounds, and WINIM's Flo Northbridge, with details on the most relevant developments listed below.
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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.
Willoughby Grounds
Willoughby Grounds is a boutique residential development featuring 164 apartments across five buildings: Lawson, Walter, Fleming, Hallstrom, and Wickham. Each building reflects Willoughby's industrial heritage with designs inspired by tanneries, pottery, blacksmiths, logging, and brickworks. The five residential buildings reach up to eight storeys, creating 164 one to four-bedroom apartments over basement parking at 1-27A Walter Street and 452-460 Willoughby Road. This two-stage development, designed by Architecture Urbaneia with interiors by DKO and landscape by John Lock & Associates, is developed by First Quadrant Properties in partnership with Qualitas.It includes communal rooftop gardens, green spaces, and is backing onto the Channel Nine site development. Construction is underway with completion expected mid-2025. The project is valued at approximately $75 million.
Heart Of Willoughby
A $95-million transformation including a three-story club, luxury senior living apartments, an aged care facility, and amenities.
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.
4,070 residents of Willoughby (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 4,236. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 66.0%. 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 7,265, 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 characterized by a highly educated workforce, with particularly strong representation in the technology sector, an unemployment rate of just 3.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.7% over the past year, according to AreaSearch statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 4,070 residents employed, while the local unemployment rate sits 0.2% below the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%. Labor force participation is somewhat lower than the benchmark, at 66.0% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a high 62.7% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment fields for residents are professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The local workforce shows a strong specialization in finance & insurance, representing a share 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, construction has a small footprint, employing 5.6% of the workforce compared to 8.6% across the region. The residential character of the area results in limited local job opportunities, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for broader statistical divisions, the 12-month period saw employment grow by 2.7% while the labor force grew by 2.1%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, the labor force expand by 1.9%, and unemployment decrease slightly. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future demand in Willoughby. These five and ten-year projections have been mapped to the local industry mix to estimate growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry-specific projections to Willoughby's employment structure yields an estimated local employment increase of 7.4% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes localized population projections.
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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 levels in the suburb of Willoughby rank in the top percentile nationally based on aggregated ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $79,919, and the average income is $164,640, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $88,167 for the median and $181,631 for the average. Census 2021 data ranks household, family, and personal incomes in the area between the 93rd and 96th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show the largest cohort is the 39.3% earning $4000+ weekly (3,215 residents), which contrasts with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 30.9%. A substantial 49.6% earn over $3,000 weekly, highlighting local affluence that drives strong economic activity. High housing costs take up 15.5% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income in the 96th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking is 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 latest Census, the housing structure in Willoughby consisted of 56.5% houses and 43.5% semi-detached properties, apartments, or other dwellings, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metro Sydney. The rate of home ownership was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 33.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (34.8%) or renting (31.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,500 was well above the metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $583 exceeded the metro average of $470.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Willoughby are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are significantly above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Willoughby (NSW) counted 2,489 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,858 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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Families make up the majority of households at 75.6%, consisting of couples with children at 41.0%, couples without children at 22.5%, and single parent households at 10.8%. Non-family households represent the remaining 24.4%, with single-person households at 21.8% and group households making up 2.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people matches the Greater Sydney average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
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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Educational qualifications in Willoughby are significantly higher than broader benchmarks, with 53.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This high level of qualification positions the community well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational training accounts for 20.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (10.2%). Engagement in learning is very high, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This figure includes 11.7% in primary school, 9.0% in high school, and 6.3% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Willoughby (NSW) reaches 36 stops on 55 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 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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Public transport infrastructure consists of 36 active bus stops within Willoughby. These stops are served by 55 distinct routes, which accommodate 2,963 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 138 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the majority of commuting is outbound. Private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 70%, while buses account for 13% and walking represents 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per household, which is below the regional average. A high 62.7% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data that may reflect pandemic conditions.
Service frequency averages 423 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 82 weekly trips per individual transit 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 show excellent outcomes in Willoughby, based on AreaSearch's analysis of mortality and chronic illness rates, which reveals very low rates of common health issues across all age brackets. The rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 92% of the population (7,496 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.8% and 5.9% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 75.8% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age residents are particularly healthy, showing low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.7% of the population (1,366 people), which is higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes are strong, with national rankings aligning with those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
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 demonstrates notable cultural diversity, with 28.9% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 35.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the main religion, practiced by 51.4% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.6% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. English ancestry is the most common at 21.7% of the population, followed by Australian ancestry at 19.6%, and Other ancestries at 11.5%. There are also specific ethnic groups that are overrepresented locally compared to the wider region: Croatian background accounts for 1.3% of Willoughby (compared to 0.7% regionally), French accounts for 0.8% (compared to 0.5%), and Hungarian background makes up 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Willoughby (NSW) is 40. 22.8% 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 of 40 in Willoughby is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 45 - 54 age group is overrepresented at 16.4% of the population, while 25 - 34 year-olds are underrepresented at 8.6%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 10.7% to 14.2% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort has decreased from 16.4% to 14.7%, and the 0 to 4 group has dropped from 6.1% to 4.9%. Demographic forecasts suggest the age profile will change by 2041.
The 65 to 74 group is expected to grow by 164 people (25%), rising from 646 to 811. The combined cohorts aged 65 and over will account for 52% of total population growth, reflecting an aging population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Willoughby (NSW)
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,124 at the 2021 Census → 8,181 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 (SAL14320). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.