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The median house price in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller is $1.06m, with units at $1.00m. House values have moved 7.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Ashcroft - Busby - Miller has an estimated 18,390 residents, up from 17,962 at the 2021 Census — a change of 428 people, or 2.4%. That puts 3,368 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Ashcroft - Busby - Miller stands at approximately 18,390 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 428 residents (2.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 17,962 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 18,381 from June 2025 alongside 97 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Consequently, the local population density reaches 3,368 persons per square kilometer, placing the district within the top quartile of all assessed national areas. The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion has been overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 52.2% of the recent population increases.
AreaSearch incorporates regional projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as their baseline year. For SA2 territories where this dataset is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age-specific growth trajectories derived from these figures are also applied across all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the locality is projected to experience population gains exceeding the national median, with an anticipated increase of 3,306 residents by 2041 when measured against the latest annual ERP statistics, indicating a total growth of 17.9% over a 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
435 new dwellings have been approved in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller over the past five years, an average of 87 a year. That places the area in the 55th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 72 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 68% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 114, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of approximately 87 residential building approvals are issued each year in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller, accumulating to 435 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, there have been 105 approvals recorded. Because only 0.4 people moved to the area for each new dwelling constructed over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand. This provides prospective purchasers with greater choice and creates space for population growth to potentially outpace standard projections, with newly built homes carrying an average construction cost of $198,000—a figure below the regional average that points to more affordable entry options.
Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $3.4 million this financial year, reinforcing the residential focus of the neighborhood. Residential development in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller is significantly subdued compared to Greater Sydney, sitting 75.0% below the metropolitan average per resident. This constrained pipeline of new stock generally acts as a supportive factor for the demand and value of established homes. Of the construction completed recently, 68.0% consisted of detached houses and 32.0% comprised apartments or townhouses, showing a growing diversity of attached dwellings that provide options across different price points, ranging from spacious family homes to more affordable compact layouts. The area exhibits low density characteristics, averaging around 219 people for every dwelling approval. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, the population of Ashcroft - Busby - Miller is projected to grow by 3,297 residents by 2041. The current volume of home building seems well-aligned with this projected demand, which should support stable market conditions and prevent excessive price inflation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ashcroft - Busby - Miller
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ashcroft - Busby - Miller, worth an estimated $112 million. A further 59 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.7 billion. 22 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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, planning proposals, and major developments have a significant impact on neighborhood dynamics. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 13 projects with the potential to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Hurlstone Agricultural High School Upgrade, Spring Square by Poly Bankstown, Avala Apartments Miller, and the Planning Proposal for 93-145 Hoxton Park Road, 51 Maryvale Avenue & 260 Memorial Avenue, with details on the most significant initiatives provided below.
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Hurlstone Agricultural High School Upgrade
NSW Department of Education upgrade to Hurlstone Agricultural High School, delivering two new dormitory buildings with 180 beds, staff accommodation, common rooms and modern amenities, plus a new farm hub with dairy, milking, animal, storage, irrigation, hydroponic and co-located learning facilities. The boarding facilities and farm hub are finished and in use, with a new sports oval and amenities due for student use in Term 1 2026.
Avala Apartments Miller
Residential shop top housing development comprising 145 apartments (26 x 1 bedroom, 107 x 2 bedroom, 12 x 3 bedroom) across 3 buildings up to 9 storeys, with ground floor retail, 380 car spaces across two basement levels, 66 bike spaces, and communal open space. The site involves demolition of an existing car park, removal of trees, and relocation of a Telstra communications tower. Development consent was granted by the Sydney West Joint Regional Planning Panel in June 2016.
Bonnyrigg Town Hub Precinct (Stages 12-13)
A key phase of the 30-year Bonnyrigg Renewal, Stages 12 and 13 focus on the Town Hub Precinct. The project involves the delivery of approximately 600 new homes in a mixed-tenure model, including 185 social housing units. Infrastructure works include a new link road between Bonnyrigg Avenue and Tarlington Parade, a 9,000sqm junior play park, and super lots for future mid-rise apartment buildings (up to six storeys) and townhouses. Construction of the link road and site preparation commenced in early 2026.
Canvas at Bonnyrigg
Canvas is a masterplanned community within the 81-hectare Bonnyrigg Estate renewal (Stages 8-11), delivering 210 private land lots and 65 new social housing dwellings. The precinct features a landmark 9,000sqm junior play park with a basketball court, picnic areas, and bike loops. As of May 2026, the project is in the final stages of subdivision and home construction, with the final land release nearly sold out. The development is a partnership between Traders In Purple and Homes NSW to revitalize the area with new roads and high-quality residential infrastructure.
M5 Motorway Westbound Upgrade
Upgrade of the M5 Motorway westbound between Moorebank Avenue and the Hume Highway to reduce congestion and improve safety. Key features include a new three-lane bridge over the Georges River and rail corridors, removal of the traffic weave, additional lanes, improved freight access, and a new shared user path for pedestrians and cyclists.
Liverpool Civic Place
A $600 million urban renewal precinct transforming the southern CBD. Stage 1, including the Yellamundie library, council chambers, and UOW Liverpool campus, opened in early 2026. The final phase, known as Helix Hub, is currently under construction. This 17-storey landmark will feature a vertical university for UOW, five floors of life sciences research space, and a nine-storey co-living residential building. It aims to integrate education, research, and industry as a catalyst for innovation in South West Sydney.
Busby Social Housing for Seniors
A 16-unit social housing development for older residents featuring 8 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom units. The project provides accessible ground-floor living with private courtyards and extensive landscaping, located within walking distance of local services and public transport.
Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas)
An essential phase of the $400 million Bonnyrigg Estate redevelopment (stages 8 to 11) known as the Humphries Precinct. This masterplanned community, branded as Canvas, is transforming the former social housing estate into a mixed-tenure precinct with 210 private land lots and 65 social housing units managed by SGCH. The project includes the new Junior Play Park, extensions to Bishop Crescent, and enhanced road connectivity to the Bonnyrigg town hub. Current progress includes civil works and the final release of land lots to the private market.
5,547 residents of Ashcroft - Busby - Miller are employed, from a labour force of 6,626. Unemployment sits at 16.3%, with participation at 47.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,859, about 86% 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 local workforce in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller is distributed across white and blue collar occupations, with a notable presence in industrial and manufacturing roles, alongside an unemployment rate of 16.3% and an estimated 3.5% increase in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 5,547 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sits 12.2% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, highlighting potential for labor market improvement. Furthermore, labor force participation is low, standing at 47.0% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a moderate 17.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The manufacturing sector is particularly prominent, employing residents at 2.0 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 2.4% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Sydney level of 11.5%. Comparing the size of the local working population against the resident population suggests that this predominantly residential district provides relatively few local job opportunities. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the count of employed residents grew by 3.5% while the overall labor force expanded by 5.0%, leading to a 1.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 1.9%, the labor force increased by 1.9%, and unemployment registered a slight decline. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for prospective demand in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller. These five and ten-year national outlooks are cross-referenced with local employment patterns to project future growth. While total employment nationwide is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by sector. Applying these industry trends to the employment distribution of Ashcroft - Busby - Miller yields an estimated local employment growth of 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes that excludes localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller is $1,027 a week (about $53,000 a year), with median personal income at $452 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,624 a year against an average of $48,458. 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 most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Ashcroft - Busby - Miller SA2 fall below the national average, with a median of $42,624 and an average of $48,458. For comparison, Greater Sydney registered a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $47,023 for the median and $53,459 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places personal, family, and household incomes in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller within the bottom 1st to 4th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of distribution, the $800 - 1,499 weekly income bracket is the most common, accounting for 26.9% of the population (4,946 individuals), which differs from the wider metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is largest at 30.9%. Affordability constraints are significant, with residents retaining only 75.5% of their income after housing costs, ranking in the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ashcroft - Busby - Miller had 5,332 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 14% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $266 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month. Rent absorbs 25.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 41.4%. 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 housing stock in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller consisted of 81.0% separate houses and 19.0% alternative housing options like townhouses and apartments, compared to the wider Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller was lower than the Sydney metropolitan level, standing at 20.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (24.1%) or renters (55.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $1,842, which is lower than the metropolitan Sydney median of $2,427.
Similarly, the median weekly rent was recorded at $266, compared to the metropolitan average of $470. On a national level, mortgage costs in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller sit below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ashcroft - Busby - Miller counted 5,332 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 13% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 72.4%, which includes couples with children at 32.6%, couples without children at 12.7%, and single parent households at 24.8%. The remaining 27.6% of households are non-family arrangements, consisting of single-person households at 25.3% and group households at 2.3%. The median household size of 3.0 individuals is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.6% of adults in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller hold a university qualification, including 8.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 22.2% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 3,237 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 897 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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The local area exhibits lower levels of tertiary education, with university graduation rates at 10.6% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%, which presents an opportunity for focused educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 8.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 0.8%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 30.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.6% and certificates at 22.2%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 36.5% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This enrollment consists of 14.2% of the population in primary schools, 11.5% in high schools, and 4.4% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller reaches 125 stops on 43 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Analysis of the local transit network shows 125 active transport stops in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller, consisting of bus services. These locations are connected to 43 different routes, which together run 1,924 passenger trips each week. Transit access is high, with the average distance from a home to the nearest stop standing at 136 meters. Given the residential character of the neighborhood, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars representing the main transport mode at 85%, followed by trains at 7% and buses at 5%. Households own an average of 1.2 vehicles.
Additionally, 17.7% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules. Transit services average 274 daily trips across the local network, which translates to about 15 weekly trips for each individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 stops closest to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
69.3% of residents in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 10.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators point to notable challenges within Ashcroft - Busby - Miller, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 46% of the population (~8,477 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent chronic health conditions among local residents are arthritis and asthma, each affecting 8.2 and 8.2% of the population, respectively, while 69.3% of the community reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents of working age experience higher-than-average rates of chronic illness. The proportion of residents aged 65 and older stands at 13.8% (2,532 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%. Seniors in the area face some health challenges, with national comparative standings mirroring those of the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.8% of Ashcroft - Busby - Miller residents were born overseas and 58.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 88% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (17.4%) and English (13.9%). 3.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ashcroft - Busby - Miller displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 40.8% of the population born in another country and 58.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 39.6% of residents. The most distinct religious concentration is Islam, which accounts for 27.0% of the local population, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. Looking at parent birthplaces, the largest ancestry groups in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller are categorized as Other at 21.9% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 16.0%, followed by Australian at 17.4%, and English at 13.9%, which is lower than the metropolitan rate of 19.0%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds compared to the metropolitan average: Lebanese ancestry accounts for 11.3% of the population (compared to 2.6% regionally), Samoan is at 3.3% (compared to 0.5%), and Vietnamese stands at 9.8% (compared to 1.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ashcroft - Busby - Miller is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 28.9% 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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With a median age of 33, the population of Ashcroft - Busby - Miller is younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a higher share of children aged 5 - 14 (16.3%) but a lower share of young adults aged 25 - 34 (11.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 15.1% to 17.0%, while the 55 to 64 age group shrank from 12.3% to 11.3%. Projections for the year 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 87%, adding 641 residents to reach 1,383, whereas the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ashcroft - Busby - Miller
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 SA2 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 5 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 — 97 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,962 at the 2021 Census → 18,390 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 (127011504). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.