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The median house price in Woronora is $1.62m, with units at $1.37m. House values have moved 2.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Woronora has an estimated 2,060 residents. That puts 1,096 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 investigations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, combined with address records verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count of the suburb of Woronora is projected to be approximately 2,060 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 17 residents (0.8%) from the 2,043 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from a resident baseline of 2,058, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS release of June 2025 ERP statistics, supplemented by 22 validated new addresses identified post-census. The resulting population density stands at 1,095 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values calculated across other locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 0.8% post-census expansion rate for the suburb of Woronora lags the SA3 region (3.1%) by 2.3 percentage points, indicating competitive local growth characteristics. Over recent timeframes, international arrivals were the primary driver of growth, accounting for roughly 66.0% of the overall population rise. For future projections, AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic forecasts for each SA2 district, published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline year. Where SA2 records are unavailable, SA2 projections issued by the NSW State Government in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Demographic growth trajectories across different age brackets from these models are further extended to cover all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Over this horizon, the suburb of Woronora is projected to experience growth matching the lowest quartile of statistical areas nationwide, with aggregated SA2 calculations indicating an increase of 78 persons by 2041, representing a total expansion of 3.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
35 new dwellings have been approved in Woronora over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 3.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building permit statistics allocated to this locality shows that the suburb of Woronora recorded an average of roughly 7 new home approvals each year. This translates to an estimated 35 residential units authorized over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with no new residents or dwellings approved so far in FY-26. Because the local population has decreased in recent years, the incoming housing stock has been sufficient to cover demand, yielding a balanced property market with ample opportunities for buyers. Newly approved residences carry an average construction value of $620,000, which points to a developer focus on high-quality, premium projects.
Furthermore, commercial building permits valued at $12,000 were logged during the current financial year, showing a very low level of non-residential development. The rate of building activity per capita in the suburb of Woronora matches that of Greater Sydney, which helps maintain property market stability in line with the broader metropolitan area. However, this volume of construction is below national benchmarks, pointing to the mature nature of the locality and potential planning constraints. The mix of new residential projects consists of 80.0% standalone houses and 20.0% medium to high-density buildings. This distribution helps retain the suburban character of the area, with a focus on single-family homes that attract buyers seeking extra space. This represents a distinct shift from the existing housing profile, where standalone houses account for 96.0% of properties, reflecting a scarcity of vacant building lots and adapting to changing preferences and budget considerations. With a ratio of roughly 294 people for every approval, the suburb of Woronora is characterized as a low-density community. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Woronora will add 76 residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If current building trends persist, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially supporting faster population gains than currently estimated.
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 22 current infrastructure and development projects close to Woronora, worth an estimated $829 million. 5 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. 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 infrastructure projects, major construction, and planning updates are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 8 projects that are expected to influence this locality. Some of the major developments include Adelong Sutherland, the upgrade of the hall at Sutherland Public School, the inclusive playground at Waratah Park, and the off-street parking facilities at Seymour Shaw Park, with the main projects of local relevance detailed below.
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Sutherland Public School Hall Upgrade
Construction of a new multipurpose hall at Sutherland Public School, including a stage, indoor sports court, canteen, storage, amenities, out of hours school care (OOSH) facilities and a covered outdoor learning area. Major external construction is now complete, with the steel frame and roof installed and internal mechanical, electrical, data and hydraulic services underway. Part of the NSW Government's 9.2 billion dollar investment in new and upgraded schools. Forecast completion by Day 1 Term 1 2027.
Grand Vermont
New residential development at 48 Vermont Street featuring contemporary apartments with premium finishes, rooftop gardens and proximity to Sutherland train station
Adelong Sutherland
Residential development at 552-556 President Avenue featuring modern apartments with quality finishes, communal facilities and convenient access to transport and shopping
President Private Hospital Redevelopment
An 87 million dollar State Significant Development redeveloping President Private Hospital into a modern healthcare facility for the Sutherland Shire. The works involve demolition of single-storey buildings (including the heritage-listed Hotham House) and construction of a new three-storey clinical building with two basement car park levels. The redeveloped hospital will provide 110 inpatient beds for surgical, medical and rehabilitation care, a 72-bed mental health unit, a refurbished theatre complex with an additional operating theatre, a new entry from Hotham Road, and an upgraded wellness centre with hydrotherapy pool.The project was initially refused by the Independent Planning Commission in late 2022 over heritage and amenity concerns, but proceeded after a successful Land and Environment Court appeal in 2024. As of late 2025, inpatient services have been closed, the site has been fenced, and demolition and construction works have commenced. Day rehabilitation services continue to operate during the staged build, which is expected to support around 700 healthcare and construction jobs.
Illawong Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment and expansion of Illawong Village Shopping Centre including refurbishment of the existing centre, additional retail floor space, new specialty tenancies, upgraded public domain, improved parking and associated site works. The project received planning approval and has progressed into the delivery phase.
Sutherland Co-Living Development
A six-storey co-living development with 83 rooms (mix of single and double occupancy), communal areas, two basement parking levels with 18 car spaces, 18 motorcycle spaces, and 16 bicycle spaces. Each room includes a kitchenette and en-suite facilities. Approved by the Land and Environment Court in April 2025 following council deemed refusal. Designed to provide modern, affordable housing for young professionals and key workers near Sutherland train station.
Workway Trade Centre
A purpose-built trade centre bringing together specialist trade retailers, premium workshops, and storage units into one seamlessly connected hub. The $50 million development features 3 dedicated trade retail tenancies, 13 premium workshops, and 10 spacious workstores for tools, materials and machinery. Located in Kirrawee's thriving industrial precinct with high-clearance heights from 3m to 5.4m, secure 24/7 access, and prime street exposure on Waratah Street. ARB Corporation, Australia's largest 4x4 accessories manufacturer and distributor, is the anchor tenant with a 15-year lease.Groundworks are complete and the project has moved into Stage 2 of construction, remaining on schedule. Designed to simplify and support the modern needs of trades, from sole traders to national operators.
Sutherland Co-Living Development
The project involves the demolition of two existing dwellings and the construction of a seven-storey co-living building with 83 rooms, communal living areas, kitchens, bathrooms, basement parking for 18 cars, 18 motorcycles, and 16 bicycles, and landscaping. It aims to provide affordable and flexible housing options.
1,240 residents of Woronora are employed, from a labour force of 1,263. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 73.2%. 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 1,642, about 80% 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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The workforce in Woronora is highly skilled, with a notable presence of professional services and a low unemployment rate of 1.8%. Employment conditions have remained relatively steady throughout the previous year according to aggregated AreaSearch statistical area data. By March 2026, 1,240 residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate stood at 2.3%, which is 2.3% lower than the 4.1% rate observed in Greater Sydney. Workforce participation in Woronora reached 73.2%, slightly above the 69.1% participation rate in Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 42.8% of residents worked from home, although this figure may reflect temporary effects from Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for residents are building and construction, healthcare and social assistance, and professional, scientific and technical services. The local workforce has a notable concentration in building trades, employing residents at 1.9 times the metropolitan average rate. In contrast, the accommodation and food services sector is less prominent, accounting for 3.6% of local jobs compared to 5.8% across the wider region. Comparing the number of working residents to local job listings from the Census indicates that the area itself offers few employment positions within its boundaries. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 12 months ending March 2026 shows that local employment rose by 0.1% while the overall labor force grew by 0.2%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9% and the labor force expand by 1.9%, with a slight drop in the unemployment rate. Long-term employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on future labor demand in the suburb of Woronora. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment paths. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce composition suggests employment for the suburb of Woronora could grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Woronora is $2,614 a week (about $136,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,027 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,482 a year against an average of $78,987. 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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The suburb of Woronora exhibits exceptionally high income levels relative to national figures, according to ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. The median taxpayer income in the area is $62,482 and the average income is $78,987, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of roughly $68,930 and an average of $87,138 as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census ranks household, family, and individual incomes highly, placing the area in the 81st to 92nd percentiles nationwide.
The largest bracket in the local income distribution consists of the 30.0% of earners receiving $4000+ per week (comprising 618 residents), which contrasts with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 30.9%. High earners are highly visible, with 43.9% of taxpayers earning over $3,000 weekly, pointing to substantial financial capacity in the community. Housing costs consume 14.3% of household income, while strong local earnings place residents in the 92nd percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Woronora had 684 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $580 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of Woronora at the time of the latest Census consisted of 96.3% separate houses and 3.7% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, units, or other dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership stood at 44.5%, which is well above the metropolitan Sydney average, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (46.2%) or occupied by tenants (9.3%). The median mortgage payment of $3,000 per month was considerably higher than the Sydney metropolitan median of $2,427.
The median weekly rent of $580 also exceeded the metropolitan benchmark of $470. On a national scale, mortgage commitments in the suburb of Woronora are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and local rental costs are also well above the countrywide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woronora counted 684 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 14% 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 make up the vast majority of local households at 84.6%, consisting of couples with dependent children at 44.3%, couples without children at 30.9%, and single-parent homes at 8.0%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.4%, with single-person households representing 13.8% and group households making up 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.8% of adults in Woronora hold a university qualification, including 20.9% with a bachelor degree and 8.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 24.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 63 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,061 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 attainment in the suburb of Woronora is lower than the metropolitan averages, with 31.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. This difference suggests opportunities for further training and qualifications. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most common at 20.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (24.5%). A significant portion of the population is engaged in learning, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 9.1% attending primary schools, 7.9% in secondary schools, and 4.3% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Woronora reaches 24 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 150 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.0 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 services in the suburb of Woronora include 24 active transport stops, which are serviced by buses. These stops are utilized by 4 distinct routes that provide a combined total of 154 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 114 meters. The area is primarily a commuter suburb, with most residents working elsewhere; private vehicles are the main transport mode at 89%, while 6% of commuters travel by train. Car ownership is high, averaging 2.0 vehicles per household, which is above the regional average.
Census figures from 2021 show that 42.8% of working residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency averages 22 journeys per day across the local bus routes, which corresponds to approximately 6 weekly journeys for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.0% of residents in Woronora report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.2 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 profiles for the suburb of Woronora show excellent overall health standards based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and chronic illnesses. Younger age cohorts show very low rates of common medical conditions, and private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing roughly 58% of the community, which translates to approximately 1,197 people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported medical conditions, affecting 8.6% and 8.4% of the population. Meanwhile, 70.0% of residents reported having none of the listed long-term conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Residents under the age of 65 experience better health than the national average.
The demographic aged 65 and over represents 20.9% of the local population (accounting for 430 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%. Health profiles for these older residents are better than average, though they rank lower nationally than the younger cohorts in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Woronora is largely Australian-born, at 83.6% of residents, with 6.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.7%) and Australian (27.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Woronora exhibits lower levels of multicultural diversity than the broader metropolitan area, with 83.6% of the population born in Australia, 93.3% holding citizenship, and 93.7% using only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 59.4% of the population, which compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common backgrounds in the suburb of Woronora are English ancestry at 30.7% (well above the regional average of 19.0%), Australian ancestry at 27.3% (well above the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish ancestry at 9.8%.
There are also minor variations in other backgrounds, with French heritage making up 0.7% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Maltese heritage at 1.0% (compared to 1.0% regionally), and Macedonian heritage at 0.4% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woronora is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 23.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Woronora is 44, which is older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 12.6% of the population compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 8.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 5.5% to 7.2%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 16.6% to 15.5%, and the 55 to 64 group has declined from 14.0% to 12.9%.
Demographic forecasts indicate that the age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 group is projected to see the largest shift, growing by 56% (adding 83 people) to reach 232 from 148. This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 74% of the projected population increase, while the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 age brackets are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Woronora
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 22 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,043 at the 2021 Census → 2,060 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 (SAL14438). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.