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The median house price in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller is $1.08m, with units at $1.10m. House values have moved 7.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Ashcroft - Busby - Miller has an estimated 18,396 residents, up from 17,962 at the 2021 Census — a change of 434 people, or 2.4%. That puts 3,369 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the community of Ashcroft - Busby - Miller has an estimated population of 18,396 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 434 residents (2.4%) relative to the 17,962 people recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from ABS estimated resident population figures showing 18,381 individuals as of June 2025 alongside 96 validated new addresses identified post-Census. Consequently, the local density stands at 3,369 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper quartile among nationwide areas evaluated by AreaSearch. Inbound international arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating around 52.2% of recent overall population additions.
SA2 projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are incorporated by AreaSearch, with NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (anchored to 2021) utilised for localities omitted from that series. Cohort-specific growth rates derived from these datasets are projected forward across all regions between 2032 and 2041. Based on prevailing demographic trajectories, the area is anticipated to record above median population growth compared to statistical areas examined by AreaSearch, gaining 3,313 persons by 2041 from the latest annual ERP numbers, which represents a cumulative 17.9% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
499 new dwellings have been approved in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller over the past five years, an average of 99 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 99 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 66% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning activity in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller has generated approximately 99 approved homes each year, totaling 499 residential consents during the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this identical timeframe (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of just 0.4 people moved into the area per constructed dwelling, demonstrating that residential creation is keeping pace with or outpacing incoming demand. This dynamic offers broader options to prospective purchasers, encourages headroom for population gains exceeding standard forecasts, and yields newly constructed properties carrying an average value of $253,000—a level below regional benchmarks that highlights relative construction affordability.
Furthermore, $3.4 million in commercial development approvals was registered in the current financial year, underscoring the dominant residential focus of the neighborhood. Relative to Greater Sydney, new residential building activity across Ashcroft - Busby - Miller is considerably subdued, tracking 69.0% below regional average per person. This controlled addition of new dwellings typically underpins sustained interest and pricing resilience for existing properties. Recent building approvals consist of 66.0% detached dwellings alongside 34.0% townhouses or apartments, with this expanding assortment of medium-density stock catering to varied budgets ranging from traditional family residences to cost-effective compact homes. This represents a noticeable departure from the current built environment (where houses account for 81.0%), highlighting shrinking greenfield opportunities and aligning with shifting lifestyle preferences for varied, affordable dwellings. Generating roughly 170 people per approval, the district maintains a low density profile. Longer-term projections indicate that Ashcroft - Busby - Miller will expand by 3,298 residents by 2041, drawn from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided present building volumes persist, the incoming volume of residential development appears fully capable of satisfying local demand, fostering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially facilitating growth exceeding baseline demographic forecasts.
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 $10.8 billion. 21 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 growth and performance are heavily shaped by strategic infrastructure delivery, key developments, and surrounding planning decisions. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 projects positioned to influence the district, highlighted by 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 critical initiatives summarized 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 Liverpool CBD. Stage 1 delivered the Yellamundie library, council chambers, and the University of Wollongong campus. The final stage, the Helix Hub, is currently under construction and features a 17-storey vertical university campus, life sciences research space, and co-living residential apartments.
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 15,865, 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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A balanced mix of blue and white collar positions defines the workforce of Ashcroft - Busby - Miller, underpinned by substantial representation across industrial and manufacturing trades, a local unemployment rate of 16.3%, and an estimated 3.5% gain in total employment across the previous year. As of March 2026, employed locals numbered 5,547, though the jobless rate sits 12.2% above Greater Sydney's benchmark of 4.1%, highlighting significant capacity for improvement alongside a subdued labor participation rate of 47.0% (compared to 68.9% throughout Greater Sydney). Census figures further indicated that 17.7% of working residents performed their duties from home, an outcome that must be viewed in the context of Covid-19 lockdown measures.
Locally resident workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The manufacturing sector exhibits an exceptional concentration, employing local residents at 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, engaging just 2.4% of workers in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller in contrast to 11.5% seen across Greater Sydney. Comparing Census counts of resident workers against the local workplace population indicates that this largely residential enclave provides relatively limited employment opportunities within its own borders. An examination of ABS and SALM statistics by AreaSearch demonstrates that local jobs rose by 3.5% over the 12-month period while the local workforce expanded by 5.0%, elevating the unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% increase in jobs, a 1.9% rise in its workforce, and a slight reduction in unemployment. Additional guidance regarding local labor requirements stems from Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections dated Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models have been weighted against the local occupational profile; while countrywide employment is anticipated to lift by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories fluctuate widely by field. When mapped directly to the local industrial distribution, projected growth reaches 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighting calculation rather than a localized population forecast).
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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the Ashcroft - Busby - Miller SA2 below nationwide medians. Median taxable earnings reached $42,624 while the mean stood at $48,458, lagging the broader benchmarks of Greater Sydney recorded at $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings modeled estimates to roughly $47,023 (median) and $53,459 (average) as of March 2026. Across family, household, and individual earnings brackets, Census 2021 results position the area within the 1st to 4th percentiles across Australia.
The most common weekly earning band encompasses 26.9% of taxpayers making $800 - 1,499 (4,948 residents), diverging from the wider metropolitan pattern where $1,500 - 2,999 is most common at 30.9%. Affordability constraints are acute, leaving households with only 75.5% of income remaining, a figure placing the district 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, standalone houses represented 81.0% of the local dwelling stock in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller, with the remaining 19.0% comprising other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with Sydney metro where houses make up 55.9% and other dwellings constitute 44.1%. Outright ownership lagged behind metropolitan figures, accounting for 20.0% of households, while 24.1% carried a mortgage and 55.9% were occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage repayments stood at $1,842 and weekly rental payments sat at $266, both substantially lower than Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470.
On a countrywide scale, local mortgage obligations sit below the national average of $1,863, with rental costs trailing significantly behind the broader Australian median 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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Family units constitute the overwhelming majority of homes, representing 72.4% of total households. This structure is divided into couples with children at 32.6%, couples without children at 12.7%, and single parent families accounting for 24.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 27.6%, consisting of lone person residences at 25.3% and group households at 2.3%. Overall, the median household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the 2.7 benchmark observed across Greater Sydney.
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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Tertiary educational attainment within the locality is comparatively low, with university qualification levels reaching 10.6% compared against the 38.0% benchmark registered across Greater Sydney, presenting an avenue for future targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary credential category at 8.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 0.8%. Conversely, vocational training represents a major strength, with 30.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas (8.6%) and certificates (22.2%). General involvement in formal learning remains elevated, with 36.5% of local inhabitants actively undertaking an educational course.
Breaking down this cohort reveals 14.2% attending primary schools, 11.5% participating in secondary schooling, and 4.4% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller reaches 125 stops on 44 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 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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Network analysis identifies 125 active public transit stops within Ashcroft - Busby - Miller, primarily serving bus operations. Across these locations, 44 discrete bus routes operate, generating a combined 2,057 weekly services. Transport connectivity is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to the closest boarding point averaging 136 meters. Given the residential makeup of the area, external commuting is common; private vehicles represent the main transit method at 85%, alongside 7% utilizing rail and 5% traveling by bus. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2 per dwelling, while 17.7% of working residents carried out their roles from home (per the 2021 Census, which may incorporate pandemic-related factors).
Bus routes running through the locality deliver an average frequency of 293 daily trips, corresponding to roughly 16 weekly services per individual boarding point. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the statistical area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Assessments by AreaSearch regarding mortality and long-term illness highlight noteworthy healthcare challenges across Ashcroft - Busby - Miller, with chronic conditions affecting both older and younger residents. Concurrently, private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, held by roughly 46% of the population (~8,480 people). This rate falls well below the 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney and the wider Australian average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis constitute the most prevalent chronic ailments in the district, each diagnosed in 8.2 and 8.2% of the population, while 69.3% of inhabitants reported no medical ailments at all, trailing the 74.6% figure across Greater Sydney.
Working-age cohorts experience an above-average incidence of chronic medical conditions. Older residents aged 65 and over comprise 13.9% of the community (2,551 people), sitting beneath the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, with senior health indicators showing specific challenges that align closely with national rankings for the broader 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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Cultural diversity is pronounced throughout Ashcroft - Busby - Miller, where 40.8% of the community was born overseas and 58.1% speak a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 39.6% of residents. The community also features a substantial Islamic population, comprising 27.0% of local residents, which markedly exceeds the Greater Sydney metropolitan proportion of 6.8%. Regarding ancestral background (based on parental birthplace), the leading lineage in Ashcroft - Busby - Miller is Other at 21.9% (well above the 16.0% regional share), followed by Australian at 17.4%, and English at 13.9% (considerably below the 19.0% regional level).
Furthermore, particular ethnic heritages demonstrate strong concentrations, notably Lebanese at 11.3% (against 2.6% regionally), Vietnamese at 9.8% (against 1.8%), and Samoan at 3.3% (against 0.5%).
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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The demographic profile of Ashcroft - Busby - Miller skews younger than the Greater Sydney average. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, children and youths (0 - 24) represent 40.0% of the community compared to 30.4% regionally, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 24.3% versus 31.4% across the broader metropolis. The median age is an estimated 33 as at August 2026, matching the figure recorded in the 2021 Census, which sits 4 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and below the national median of 38 at that Census.
Since that time, the proportion of mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) decreased from 23.6% to an estimated 21.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, the retiree and senior demographic (65+) is projected to see the highest numeric increase, expanding by 1,338 residents (52%) to 3,890.
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 Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 96 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,962 at the 2021 Census → 18,396 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 (127011504). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.