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The median house price in Winston Hills is $1.71m, with units at $978k. House values have moved 4.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Winston Hills has an estimated 12,159 residents, up from 12,123 at the 2021 Census. That puts 2,571 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 Winston Hills, the population stands at approximately 12,159 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS updates and post-Census address validations. This represents a gain of 36 people (0.3%) over the 12,123 people counted in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this trajectory by referencing an estimated resident population of 12,144 from the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside 11 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. Consequently, population density reaches 2,570 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth engine, generating around 82.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Winston Hills incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures pegged to a 2022 baseline, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases based in 2021 where required. Age cohort trajectories from these models are similarly utilized for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Looking ahead, demographic growth in the suburb of Winston Hills is anticipated to track slightly below the national median across benchmarked statistical zones. SA2-level modeling projects an increase of 1,165 persons through 2041, representing a 9.5% cumulative expansion across the 16 years.
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162 new dwellings have been approved in Winston Hills over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 74% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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ABS building approvals mapped by AreaSearch indicate that Winston Hills registers approximately 32 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated 162 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 33 approvals have been documented. In the context of recent demographic contraction, this level of construction has provided solid supply conditions for purchasers. Approved dwellings exhibit an average estimated construction value of $567,000, marginally exceeding regional benchmarks to highlight an emphasis on higher-standard builds. Concurrently, commercial approvals totaling $2.2 million this financial year underscore a market heavily geared toward residential property.
Winston Hills experiences roughly half the per capita rate of new dwelling approvals compared to Greater Sydney. The suburb ranks within the 40th percentile nationally for development activity, which restricts buyer options and increases demand for current housing stock. This level of approval is also below the national average, suggesting the area has reached maturity and may face planning limitations. Of all new building projects, 74.0% are detached dwellings while 26.0% consist of medium and high-density housing. This mix preserves the traditional suburban feel and emphasizes family-oriented homes that attract residents looking for room. With approximately 368 people per dwelling approval, the local market demonstrates clear signs of development. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly baseline, Winston Hills is projected to add 1,150 residents through to 2041. While residential development currently aligns with forecast population needs, future demographic expansion may intensify buyer competition across the suburb.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Winston Hills, worth an estimated $31 million. A further 86 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $34.9 billion. 18 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic and social outcomes are substantially shaped by civil works, major construction projects, and planning frameworks. AreaSearch has identified 22 noteworthy projects influencing the surrounding environment, headlined by the Northmead Public School Upgrade, Stream Northmead, the Max Ruddock Reserve Amenities Building and Viewing Platform, and the Winston Hills Mall Food Court Renovation.
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Winston Hills Mall Food Court Renovation
A $2.6 million revitalisation of the food court and atrium at Winston Hills Mall. The project, designed by CODE Design, transformed the space into a modern, light-filled precinct inspired by the Hills District bushland and the area's heritage as Model Farm. Features include a 60 percent increase in seating capacity, sustainable materials, rich textures, and a custom-designed Atrium. Following the opening of Stage 1 in October 2025, final aesthetic enhancements, custom furniture, and greenery installations were finished in early 2026.The food court features vendors such as Banh Mi & Co, Fried Brothers, and Thai Society.
Max Ruddock Reserve Amenities Building and Viewing Platform
Construction is progressing on a new double-storey amenities building and viewing platform at Max Ruddock Reserve. The project replaces the ageing sports amenities with accessible toilets and change rooms, storage, office space, a kiosk, field-level spectator areas, improved accessible connections and a roof terrace viewing platform. Council's February 2026 update reported completion of the first-floor slab, blockwork, load-bearing walls, concrete stairs and seating, with internal works scheduled to follow. Completion is anticipated in mid-2027, weather permitting.
25-27 Reynolds Street Old Toongabbie
Low-rise residential apartment development comprising 12 dwellings across a 2-storey building in Old Toongabbie. The project is designed by JS Architects and approved by the City of Parramatta Council. The site spans approximately 2,535 square metres (R3 zoned), providing 27 car spaces. The development remains in pre-construction phase as of early 2025, with no confirmed completion date.
Northmead Public School Upgrade
Upgrade to Northmead Public School replacing ageing demountable classrooms with permanent facilities. The project has delivered four new permanent classrooms, two special program rooms, a learning commons and multipurpose space, plus refurbished administration and staff areas in Building A. New classrooms opened to students in Term 1 2026, with remaining refurbishment, landscaping and demountable removal works continuing toward mid-2026 completion.
Civic Link Pendle Hill
A new pedestrian and cycle link connecting Joyce Street Park through to Pendle Hill Station, forming a key active transport connection within the Pendle Hill Town Centre. The project includes realignment of a pedestrian crossing at Joyce Street and roundabout modifications at Purdie Lane, as well as upgrades to Joyce Street Park including improved seating, paving, landscaping, a bubbler and smart city integration. The link is a component of the Pendle Hill Public Domain Plan adopted by Cumberland Council in 2023, which revitalises the local centre by improving walkability and cycling permeability.The pedestrian crossing realignment was before the Cumberland Traffic Committee in April 2025.
Arthur Phillip Park Master Plan
City of Parramatta's adopted master plan for Arthur Phillip Park guides staged upgrades to transition the Northmead open space into a district-level recreation park. Stage 1 has delivered an upgraded district playground with inclusive play, picnic and BBQ areas, fitness equipment, pathways, lighting, landscaping and seating. Future Stage 2 works are planned from 2025 onwards subject to funding and include a water play facility, sports field upgrades and improved connectivity and parking.
2-4 Old Northern Road Mixed-Use Development
An approved 8-storey mixed-use development comprising 44 residential apartments across levels 2-7, ground floor and level 1 retail and commercial tenancies, and 4 levels of basement car parking providing 137 spaces. The 29-metre mid-rise building includes outdoor entertaining areas and a rooftop terrace. A Section 4.55(2) modification to the original development approval (DA 2332/2018/HA) was lodged with The Hills Shire Council in December 2019. The project remains in pre-construction as of 2026.
12-14 Hill Street Mixed Use Development
A 6-storey shop top housing development in Baulkham Hills comprising three commercial tenancies (347.62 sq m) and 31 residential apartments (3x1 bedroom, 23x2 bedroom, 5x3 bedroom). The exterior features face brick, sandstone and exposed concrete feature walls with aluminium pergola structure and sliding horizontal/vertical privacy screens. Includes 3 levels of basement parking for 74 vehicles (13 commercial, 48 residential, 13 visitor spaces) and 213.39 sq m of deep soil landscaping. A Construction Certificate was issued in February 2025 for Stage 1 foundation works including site establishment, bulk excavation, shoring, piling, capping, basement drainage, and concrete structural elements up to and including the ground floor slab.
7,049 residents of Winston Hills are employed, from a labour force of 7,162. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 72.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,092, about 83% 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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Workforce metrics compiled by AreaSearch show that Winston Hills maintains a highly skilled talent pool with prominent professional services employment, an unemployment rate of only 1.6%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 3.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 7,049, while local unemployment sits 2.6% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Labor force participation remains healthy at 72.8%, outperforming Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records indicate 53.8% of workers operated from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Concentration in education & training is pronounced, with local representation reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing comprises merely 3.1% of the workforce compared to 5.3% across Greater Sydney. The ratio of local working population to resident workers demonstrates that this primarily residential area provides relatively few employment positions within its own boundaries. Over the past 12-month period, AreaSearch synthesis of ABS and SALM indicators shows local employment expanded by 3.5% alongside a 3.3% rise in the labor pool, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney, employment grew by 1.9% and the labor force increased by 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline in jobless numbers. Forward-looking national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context on potential future employment shifts. Nationally, headcounts are forecast to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-specific trajectories diverge. Applying these national industry weightings directly to Winston Hills's sectoral distribution indicates theoretical employment gains of 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (representing an illustrative sectoral extrapolation rather than a local demographic forecast).
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Median household income in Winston Hills is $2,309 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $907 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,941 a year against an average of $77,209. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates the median taxpayer income in Winston Hills is $58,941 and the average is $77,209, placing it well above nationwide benchmarks against Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $65,024 for median income and $85,177 for average income as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings all tracked between the 68th and 83rd percentiles across Australia. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket forms the largest single cohort, encompassing 27.6% of residents (3,355 people), closely aligning with the broader regional proportion of 30.9%.
A substantial 38.1% earn more than $3,000 weekly, highlighting affluent segments supporting local commerce. Although residential costs absorb 15.3% of earnings, robust wages elevate disposable income to the 83rd percentile, with SEIFA income scoring positioning the suburb in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Winston Hills had 4,118 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 7% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $530 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,681 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.8%. 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, separate houses constituted 88.1% of Winston Hills's housing stock, while apartments, semi-detached properties, and other formats made up 12.0%, compared with 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across Sydney metro. Outright home ownership reached 41.1%, substantially higher than metropolitan levels, with mortgaged properties accounting for 45.5% and private rentals representing 13.4%. Median monthly mortgage costs stood at $2,681 and median weekly rent reached $530, compared to Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470 respectively. Nationwide, local home loan repayments markedly outpace the Australian median of $1,863, just as local rental prices sit well above the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Winston Hills counted 4,118 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 80.4% of total households, led by couples with children at 45.9%, followed by childless couples at 24.9% and single parent arrangements at 9.2%. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 19.6%, dominated by single-person dwellings at 18.4% alongside group households at 1.2%. The typical household comprises 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.2% of adults in Winston Hills hold a university qualification, including 23.6% with a bachelor degree and 8.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 19.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,362 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,100 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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Attainment figures show that 35.2% of residents possess tertiary qualifications, trailing the SA3 benchmark of 50.2%. Higher education awards are led by bachelor degrees at 23.6%, followed by postgraduate credentials at 8.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Technical and vocational training is widely held, with 31.1% of people aged 15+ holding trade credentials, distributed between certificates (19.3%) and advanced diplomas (11.8%). Current academic engagement is substantial across the community, with 29.5% of the local population actively undertaking studies. Within this student group, 10.9% attend primary schools, 8.3% are enrolled in secondary education, and 5.0% participate in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Winston Hills reaches 97 stops on 66 routes, timetabled for about 4,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 public transit network includes 97 active stops across Winston Hills, accommodating various bus connections. These facilities support 66 separate bus routes that combine to deliver 4,055 weekly trips. Proximity to transit is favorable, with residents living an average of 156 meters from their closest stop. Commuting patterns reflect an outward flow from this residential hub, where 87% travel by private vehicle and 5% commute by bus. Vehicle density averages 1.5 per household, surpassing the wider metropolitan rate. In the 2021 Census, 53.8% of workers conducted business from home, reflecting pandemic-era conditions.
Across the entire route network, transit schedules average 579 departures per day, providing roughly 41 weekly trips for each designated stop.
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70.8% of residents in Winston Hills report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics evaluated by AreaSearch indicate favorable overall outcomes, with low chronic disease incidence and favorable mortality rates across the broader community, even though older demographic cohorts experience higher rates of typical conditions compared to Australian norms. Private medical coverage is widespread, held by roughly 57% of residents (~6,981 people), in line with the Greater Sydney level of 59.9%. Arthritis and asthma represent the leading diagnosed medical issues, affecting 7.7% and 6.9% of the population respectively, whereas 70.8% of individuals reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% regionally. The working-age demographic demonstrates particularly low disease incidence.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 20.2% of the local population (2,456 people), exceeding the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney, though positioning lower when evaluated against national aged demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.3% of Winston Hills residents were born overseas and 29.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (21.6%) and English (20.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Winston Hills exceeds that of most comparable areas, with 30.3% of residents born abroad and 29.0% using a non-English language in their homes. Christianity represents the predominant faith, practiced by 63.2% of residents, compared to 49.2% throughout Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage, the primary declared ancestries are Australian (21.6%), English (20.6%), and Other (11.3%). Distinct demographic concentrations are also evident across other backgrounds: Lebanese ancestry represents 4.8% of the community (against 2.6% regionally), Korean accounts for 1.6% (against 1.1%), and Maltese comprises 1.3% (against 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Winston Hills is 41. 21.6% 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 age distribution in Winston Hills is older than Greater Sydney overall. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 show that older adults and retirees (65+) make up 20.2% of the population versus 15.5% regionally, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 account for 22.5% compared to 31.4% across the broader metropolitan area. The median age is an estimated 41, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 4 years higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during that Census. Among young to middle-aged adults, population share has softened from 23.6% at the Census to an estimated 22.5%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that older cohorts will expand by 735 residents (30%) to reach 3,191, whereas younger demographics and child age brackets are forecast to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Winston Hills
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 | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 4 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 Apr 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 — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,123 at the 2021 Census → 12,159 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 (SAL14353). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.