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The median house price in Wollstonecraft is $4.78m, with units at $1.35m. House values have moved 12.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Wollstonecraft has an estimated 8,537 residents, up from 8,115 at the 2021 Census — a change of 422 people, or 5.2%. Overseas migration accounts for 69.0% of that increase. That puts 7,114 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations integrating ABS population revisions for the surrounding region alongside newly confirmed addresses recorded post-Census, the suburb of Wollstonecraft has an estimated 8,537 inhabitants as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 422 residents, or 5.2%, relative to the 8,115 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon an Estimated Resident Population of 8,505 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS ERP release in June 2025, combined with 13 post-Census validated new addresses. With a density of 7,114 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks within the nation's top 10% for population concentration, creating intense competition for local land.
The 5.2% population increase since the Census tracks closely with the broader SA4 territory's 5.9% expansion, trailing it by just 0.7 percentage points and highlighting strong underlying demand. This demographic growth has been overwhelmingly propelled by net overseas migration, which generated roughly 69.0% of recent population additions. Demographic projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia using a 2022 baseline underpin the local modelling, while NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 off a 2021 benchmark cover any remaining gaps, with age cohort trajectories extended across all territories for the 2032 to 2041 period. Based on these combined SA2 projections, the suburb of Wollstonecraft is anticipated to record a demographic increase tracking slightly below the nationwide median, adding 659 persons by 2041 to produce an aggregate 16-year expansion of 7.3%.
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68 new dwellings have been approved in Wollstonecraft over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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An evaluation of ABS building approvals mapped to local boundaries indicates that Wollstonecraft averages roughly 13 approved residences annually, aggregating to 68 approved dwellings across the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 9 residential approvals have been logged. In the context of a retreating population in recent periods, building volumes have remained balanced from a purchaser perspective, with newly sanctioned dwellings carrying an average expected construction cost of $784,000, illustrating an emphasis by builders on the upper-tier residential market. Concurrently, commercial approvals have reached $9.6 million this financial year, reflecting steady non-residential development momentum.
Per capita residential building approvals in Wollstonecraft track at roughly two-thirds of the Greater Sydney benchmark, placing the suburb in the 61st percentile across the country despite a recent acceleration in building applications. These figures sit below the wider Australian standard, underscoring both the established nature of the neighbourhood and potential urban planning bottlenecks. Furthermore, every recent residential consent has been dedicated to medium- and high-density formats, offering accessible price points well-aligned with downsizers, property investors, and first-time purchasers. Generating approximately one dwelling approval for every 220 people, the suburb demonstrates a low rate of development density relative to its population. Forecasts suggest that Wollstonecraft is on track to add 627 new inhabitants by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. If prevailing construction paces persist, the pipeline of new housing may fall short of demographic expansion, which could intensify buyer rivalry and place upward pressure on values.
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 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wollstonecraft, worth an estimated $15.3 billion. A further 99 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $41.9 billion. 26 are already under construction and 52 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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Civic infrastructure enhancements, major planning policies, and development works exert a major influence on local market dynamics. AreaSearch has pinpointed 57 specific undertakings anticipated to impact the surrounding precinct. Among the primary projects are Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade, Hume Place, Falcon & Alexander (Five Ways), and The Collective, with key details provided in the following breakdown.
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Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade
A major transport infrastructure project delivering a 6.5km dual three-lane tunnel under Sydney Harbour, connecting the Warringah Freeway at Cammeray to the Rozelle Interchange. The project creates a western bypass of the CBD to relieve congestion on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel. Stage 1 (southern tunnels, Rozelle to Birchgrove) was completed in February 2025 by the John Holland and CPB Contractors joint venture. Stage 2, being delivered by ACCIONA, involves 4.8km of tunnelling from Birchgrove to Cammeray including under Sydney Harbour using tunnel boring machines, with TBM launch expected mid-2026.The Warringah Freeway Upgrade is over 70 per cent complete with surface road upgrades, bridges and ramps. The full project is due to open to traffic in 2028 and will remain in public ownership under NSW Motorways.
Broughton Street Residential Development
Construction of a boutique building of 28 luxury apartments at 33-39 Broughton Street, Wollstonecraft. The project is being delivered by Holdmark and remains in the construction phase with completion targeted for 2026.
360 Pacific Highway Crows Nest Mixed-Use Tower
18-storey mixed-use development including 42 residential apartments (two and three-bedroom) with ground floor commercial/retail space and 3-storey commercial podium. Features four levels of basement parking. Government approved project despite council objections, designed by Nettleton Tribe.
Wollstonecraft Bay Waterfront Activation and Public Domain
Council led upgrades to the public foreshore around Wollstonecraft Bay to improve paths, seating, lighting and landscaping, provide safer access to the waterfront, and protect sensitive bushland and seawalls. The works form part of North Sydney Councils broader foreshore parks and reserves planning, aimed at upgrading harbour edge open space and strengthening walking connections between nearby reserves and local streets.
The Newlands St Leonards
A landmark residential masterplanned community by Eterno featuring 319 to 330 luxury apartments and garden terraces across five mid-rise buildings. Designed by Bates Smart and constructed by DASCO, the project is integrated into the St Leonards South precinct with 7,300sqm of communal gardens, a private Green Spine, resort-style pool, and wellness facilities. The development prioritizes nature-inspired living with immediate access to Newlands Park and the new Crows Nest Metro.
Waterstone St Leonards
Premium 207-apartment development by Sekisui House Australia across five mid-rise buildings (4-9 storeys) in the St Leonards South precinct. Designed by Koichi Takada Architects (concept) and TURNER (delivery), the project features a north-south green spine by ASPECT Studios, 28% communal open space, heated outdoor pool and spa, gym, sauna, co-working lounge, and EV charging. Apartments range from 1 to 4 bedrooms with double-glazed facades and rooftop solar. Builder Decode commenced construction in late 2025 with completion targeted for end of 2027.
100 Christie Street St Leonards Tower
Approved 39-storey mixed-use tower by Elegant Group featuring 184 apartments over a 6-storey podium containing office and retail spaces, along with 6 levels of basement parking. The project includes extensive public domain upgrades to the Christie Street Reserve.
Falcon & Alexander (Five Ways)
A $640 million, 22-storey mixed-use development at the Five Ways intersection in Crows Nest, comprising 188 apartments (140 market and 48 affordable housing), a 100-room boutique hotel, ground-floor retail and commercial premises within a 3-storey podium, and seven basement levels. Designed by Turner Studio, the project is located a five-minute walk from Crows Nest Metro Station. Approved by the NSW Independent Planning Commission (SSD-66826207) in December 2024, with construction commenced in 2025.
5,508 residents of Wollstonecraft are employed, from a labour force of 5,719. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 75.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,177, about 84% 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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Backed by a highly credentialed talent base, Wollstonecraft features substantial representation in technology roles, an unemployment rate limited to 3.7%, and an annual employment expansion of 1.6% according to aggregated statistical district metrics from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed residents total 5,508, the jobless rate sits 0.4% lower than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, and the local labour participation rate reaches an elevated 75.6% versus the metropolitan standard of 68.9%. Census records also reveal that 68.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome partially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Specialisation is exceptionally pronounced within professional & technical roles, where the local concentration is 2.1 times that of the broader region. Conversely, retail trade accounts for a comparatively small share of local workers at 4.7%, well under the 9.3% observed across Greater Sydney. Because the neighbourhood is largely residential, on-site employment options remain restricted when comparing the Census working population against resident workforce totals. SALM and ABS metrics compiled by AreaSearch for the twelve months to March 2026 show that local headcount grew by 1.6% while the labour force expanded by 1.1%, reducing the local unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Across Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, jobs increased by 1.9%, the labour pool grew by 1.9%, and unemployment saw a slight decline. Forward-looking national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future workforce requirements, projecting economy-wide employment gains of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though sector-specific trajectories diverge widely. Applying these industry weighting models directly to the suburb's existing occupational profile indicates that local workforce numbers could rise by 7.8% over five years and 15.4% over ten years, though this illustrative extrapolation does not incorporate localised demographic shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wollstonecraft is $2,639 a week (about $137,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,590 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $81,774 a year against an average of $124,777. The average runs 53% 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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 at the postcode level indicate that the suburb of Wollstonecraft recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $81,774 and a mean of $124,777, substantially exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $90,213 for median earnings and $137,654 for the mean as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions local household, family, and personal compensation in the top tier nationwide between the 93rd and 98th percentiles.
The weekly earnings profile is heavily weighted toward the $4000+ bracket, which includes 31.7% of residents (2,706 people), contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 band forms the largest share at 30.9%. Furthermore, 45.8% of individuals receive more than $3,000 per week, generating substantial local spending capacity. Even though residential costs account for 16.2% of earnings, high gross receipts leave disposable funds in the 92nd percentile nationally, placing the area in the 10th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wollstonecraft had 3,820 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 7% detached houses and 79% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $576 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,711 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. 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 residential fabric in Wollstonecraft is composed of 7.3% standalone houses and 92.7% other accommodation types such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas the Sydney metro balance stands at 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership matches the Sydney metro proportion at 27.5%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 22.6% and tenant-occupied rentals representing 49.8%. Typical monthly mortgage payments reach $2,711 and median weekly rents sit at $576, exceeding metropolitan benchmarks of $2,427 and $470 as well as national figures of $1,863 for home loans and $375 for rental accommodation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wollstonecraft counted 3,820 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,019 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 86% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 59.8% of all residences, consisting of couples without children at 32.1%, couples with children at 20.2%, and single-parent arrangements at 5.9%. Non-family setups make up the remaining 40.2%, driven by single-person occupancies at 33.9% and group homes at 6.4%. An average occupancy of 2.1 people per home is lower than the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
67.3% of adults in Wollstonecraft hold a university qualification, including 41.8% with a bachelor degree and 20.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 7.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment among residents in Wollstonecraft stands well above broader averages, with 67.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding higher education degrees compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% throughout Australia. This prominent academic background provides strong alignment with knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest proportion of qualifications at 41.8%, with postgraduate credentials at 20.3% and graduate diplomas at 5.2%. In addition, technical and vocational qualifications encompass 17.5% of people aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 7.6%. Enrolment in structured learning engages 22.5% of the overall population.
Higher education programs account for 7.3% of local residents, with primary schooling comprising 5.7% and secondary education representing 3.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wollstonecraft reaches 23 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 7,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 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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An inventory of public transport links identifies 23 active boarding locations across Wollstonecraft spanning both bus and rail networks. These points connect to 28 separate routes that deliver an aggregate of 7,456 passenger trips each week. Transit convenience is exceptional, with the typical resident residing 120 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward travel is common, with private vehicles serving 53% of commuter movements, followed by train journeys at 19% and pedestrian travel at 17%. Private motor vehicle ownership stands at 0.6 per residence, below the broader regional standard, while 68.3% of workers operated from home according to the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences.
Across all transit lines, scheduled service frequency averages 1,065 daily trips, which translates to roughly 324 trips per week for each boarding point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.3% of residents in Wollstonecraft report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 76.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality benchmarks and chronic illness rates demonstrate superior health metrics across Wollstonecraft, characterised by minimal rates of common medical ailments across all age demographics. Moreover, private medical insurance uptake is notably high, covering roughly 76% of the population (6,491 people), well above the 59.9% recorded throughout Greater Sydney and the nationwide level of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments recorded in the locality, reported by 7.3 and 7.2% of inhabitants respectively, while 74.3% of people identified as completely free of medical conditions, in line with 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The workforce-age population exhibits excellent wellness with negligible chronic issues. Meanwhile, citizens aged 65 and over represent 18.1% of residents (1,545 people), higher than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, with older residents maintaining strong health indicators that align with general national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.5% of Wollstonecraft residents were born overseas and 26.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.3%) and Australian (17.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is well established in Wollstonecraft, where 42.5% of residents were born overseas and 26.7% speak a non-English language in their domestic environment. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 40.4% of the population. Notably, Judaism demonstrates clear overrepresentation locally, comprising 1.3% of the community compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Evaluating parental country of birth, the primary ancestries identified in Wollstonecraft are English at 23.3%, Australian at 17.0%, and Other backgrounds at 13.1%. In addition, distinct variations emerge among other heritages: French ancestry accounts for 1.0% locally (versus 0.5% across the wider region), South Australian stands at 1.0% (compared to 0.5%), and Russian represents 0.8% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wollstonecraft is 38. 31.1% 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 Wollstonecraft leans heavily toward younger working demographics. Individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 41.6% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 31.4% throughout Greater Sydney, while youth aged 0 - 24 represent 19.6% against a regional benchmark of 30.4%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, matching the 2021 Census reading and sitting 1 year older than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 recorded at that time. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 16.2% to an estimated 18.1%.
This senior segment is projected to lead demographic growth by 2041, increasing by 628 people (41%) to reach 2,173, whereas younger adult and youth cohorts are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wollstonecraft
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 | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 11 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 Jun 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 — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,115 at the 2021 Census → 8,537 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 (SAL14377). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.