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The median house price in Ashfield - South is $2.35m, with units at $884k. House values have moved 3.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Ashfield - South has an estimated 13,262 residents, up from 12,246 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,016 people, or 8.3%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 6,285 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Ashfield - South reaches an estimated 13,262 residents by Aug 2026. Compared against the 12,246 people counted during the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 1,016 individuals (8.3%). Such growth builds upon the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population figure of 13,056 alongside 68 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With 6,285 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top 10% nationwide for population density, underlining strong demand for residential space. Furthermore, the 8.3% increase recorded since the 2021 census outpaced both NSW and the 6.7% registered across the broader SA4 region, positioning the community as a regional growth frontrunner.
Incoming overseas arrivals served as the primary catalyst, effectively accounting for all net population additions over recent timeframes. Projections generated by Geoscience Australia and the ABS from 2024 (anchored to a 2022 baseline) are applied to each SA2, supplemented by NSW State Government 2022 projections (using a 2021 base year) where necessary. These datasets also supply cohort-specific growth trajectories applied between 2032 and 2041. Going forward, the district is anticipated to exceed median national growth benchmarks, expanding by 1,823 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP data—a total growth rate of 12.2% across the 16-year horizon.
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390 new dwellings have been approved in Ashfield - South over the past five years, an average of 78 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 78 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 5% 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 approvals across Ashfield - South have tracked at roughly 78 homes per year, yielding 390 consented dwellings over the past 5 financial years. Balanced conditions characterized the property market between FY-22 and FY-26, when an average of 1.4 incoming residents corresponded to each completed dwelling across the past 5 financial years. However, this metric escalated to 6.2 persons per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing toward heightened demand and emerging supply pressure. Average building costs for newly approved residences stand at $527,000. In terms of non-residential building, approvals reached $6.8 million this financial year, reflecting a modest commercial development footprint.
Per-capita residential construction in Ashfield - South tracked 48.0% above the regional average over the 5 year period relative to Greater Sydney, supporting buyer choice while bolstering local real estate interest, albeit with some recent moderation in building volume. Higher-density and medium-density dwellings make up 95.0% of new projects, whereas standalone houses constitute only 5.0%. This emphasis creates accessible price points well-suited to first-time buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a structural shift away from the existing fabric of 30.0% houses, responding to land constraints, changing lifestyles, and affordability considerations. Recording roughly 1176 people per dwelling approval, the precinct demonstrates characteristics of an established urban environment. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Ashfield - South is anticipated to gain 1,617 residents by 2041. Under current construction trajectories, incoming residential developments appear well-positioned to absorb this population inflow, preserving favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling demographic expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
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 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ashfield - South, worth an estimated $796 million. A further 120 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $96.9 billion. 33 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments, town planning frameworks, and public works programs exert a major influence on local growth and market conditions. AreaSearch has pinpointed 26 projects poised to affect the district. Among the most influential developments are the Cardinal Freeman Final Release Development - Wattle Building, the NSW School Infrastructure Program - Inner West, the Our Fairer Future Plan, and the 379-381 Liverpool Road Residential Development.
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Cardinal Freeman Final Release Development - Wattle Building
The final stage of development at Cardinal Freeman retirement village, featuring the new Wattle Residences with 41 contemporary independent living apartments. This represents the last opportunity to secure brand-new apartments in this highly sought-after Inner West retirement community. Construction is underway with move-in expected in Spring 2026.
Dulwich Hill Parks 10-Year Plan
A Plan of Management and Master Plan covering Laxton Reserve, Arlington Recreation Reserve, Johnson Park and Hoskins Park, collectively known as the Dulwich Hill Parklands. Developed by Inner West Council following community engagement beginning in 2016, the plans set a 10-year vision for park upgrades including playground renewal, biodiversity improvements and recreation facility works. The plans were exhibited for public feedback in late 2019, required NSW Government approval for Crown land categorisation at Johnson Park, and have since been adopted.Park improvements are being delivered progressively against a priority schedule through to 2030.
Our Fairer Future Plan
A Council-led housing strategy that serves as an alternative to the NSW Government's Transport Oriented Development (TOD) and Low and Mid-Rise Housing reforms. The plan proposes changes to the Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2022 to deliver around 31,000 to 35,000 new homes over 15 years through masterplanned density increases. Stage 1 Housing Investigation Areas cover Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Ashfield and Croydon, with Stage 2 areas including Annandale, Lewisham, Petersham, Stanmore, Leichhardt, St Peters, Sydenham and Tempe.The plan is supported by an additional 8,000 homes through partnership with the NSW Government on the Parramatta Road corridor and a $500 million Building Our Community infrastructure fund for new open spaces, active transport links, libraries and community facilities. Other features include redevelopment of five Council-owned carparks for around 350 social housing dwellings, a 3 percent affordable housing contribution on private development in upzoned areas (20 percent for planning proposals with additional floor space), and provisions for faith-based charities to redevelop land where 30 percent of homes are social housing. The plan was adopted by Council on 30 September 2025 and submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for review and gazettal via a State-led fast-track approval pathway.
379-381 Liverpool Road Residential Development
Approved development for demolition of existing structures and construction of two residential flat buildings of 6 storeys consisting of 60 dwellings over basement and at grade car parking and two multi dwelling housing buildings of two to three storeys consisting of 6 dwellings with associated car parking and landscaping. Project received deferred commencement consent in December 2016 but construction has not yet commenced.
Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail line extending the M1 Northwest Line from Chatswood to Bankstown via twin tunnels under Sydney Harbour and the CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section opened in August 2024, with conversion of the 13.5km Sydenham to Bankstown section scheduled for completion in late 2026. Once fully operational, the 66km corridor with 31 stations will deliver driverless metro services running every four minutes during peak periods.
Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion
The Sydenham to Bankstown conversion involves upgrading 13km of the T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards. As of May 2026, the project is in a final testing and construction 'blitz', with conversion works over 85% complete. Key milestones include the opening of the Bankstown Station transport hub in March 2026 and the installation of over 1,100 fixed gap fillers. Testing has entered a rigorous phase to validate signalling and platform screen doors, with passenger services scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026.
AshLife Residential Development
A stylish boutique residential development of 74-86 apartments (1, 2 and 3 bedroom) located in the heart of Ashfield. Six-storey building designed by Urbanlink architects featuring three connected outdoor spaces with sweeping pathways, lush fern garden, and vast residents-only park. Modern housing solution featuring open plan apartments with marble benchtops, engineered timber flooring, and outdoor balconies/terraces overlooking landscaped gardens.
The Anders (Polish Club Redevelopment)
Mixed-use redevelopment comprising 88 residential apartments and expansion of the Ashfield Polish Club from 1200sq m to 1850sq m. Designed by Nordon Jago architects, named after Polish General Wadysaw Anders. Features 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments with rooftop gardens.
7,019 residents of Ashfield - South are employed, from a labour force of 7,477. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 64.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 well-qualified talent pool defines the Ashfield - South labor market, with the technology sector showing notable concentration, while local unemployment stands at 6.1%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,019. The local jobless rate sits 2.0% above the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney, and the participation rate of 64.4% trails the metropolitan benchmark of 68.9%. Census data highlighted that 50.0% of local workers performed their duties remotely, though pandemic-related lockdown measures should be kept in mind. Key sectors engaging local workers include professional & technical services, education & training, and health care & social assistance.
Accommodation & food services shows pronounced representation, capturing 1.3 times the regional employment share. In contrast, construction absorbs 5.9% of workers, underperforming the wider regional proportion of 8.6%. Census journey-to-work comparisons relative to the resident base suggest that a significant volume of locals travel outside the neighborhood for their jobs, despite internal employment opportunities. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 1.9% while employment dropped by 2.0%, keeping unemployment rates relatively steady. Conversely, Greater Sydney registered 1.9% employment growth, a 1.9% expansion in its labor force, and a slight reduction in joblessness. National employment outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for local workforce trajectory across five and ten-year intervals. While nationwide employment is predicted to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories differ markedly by industry. Weighting these sectoral projections against Ashfield - South's existing job breakdown indicates potential local employment increases of 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (representing a baseline illustrative extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ashfield - South is $1,918 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $872 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,101 a year against an average of $72,760. 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 for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the Ashfield - South SA2 at $58,101, alongside an average of $72,760. These figures outpace national marks while comparing against $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) across Greater Sydney. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to roughly $64,097 for the median and $80,269 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census positions local personal, family, and household earnings around the 61st percentile nationally.
The predominant cohort earns between $1,500 - 2,999, representing 31.8% of residents (4,217 people), consistent with the 30.9% share found across the surrounding region. While housing costs absorb 18.9% of income, strong baseline wages sustain disposable income at the 57th percentile, placing the district in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ashfield - South had 4,792 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 30% detached houses and 61% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,352 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential stock in Ashfield - South at the most recent Census consisted of 70.0% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached residences, and miscellaneous dwellings) and 30.0% houses, contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 26.9%, trailing the broader Sydney metro proportion, while remaining households held mortgages (25.2%) or rented (48.0%). Median monthly mortgage costs sat at $2,352, below the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while weekly median rent matched the metropolitan figure at $470. Relative to Australia-wide figures, local mortgage payments significantly exceed the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents track well above the $375 recorded nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ashfield - South counted 4,792 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,190 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 61.6% of local households, encompassing couples without children (27.2%), couples with children (24.2%), and single parent families (8.7%). The remaining 38.4% consists of non-family arrangements, divided between lone person residences (30.3%) and group households (8.0%). An average of 2.4 people reside in each household, sitting below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
48.3% of adults in Ashfield - South hold a university qualification, including 31.0% with a bachelor degree and 14.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 11.2% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,990 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,093 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 qualifications are exceptionally prevalent in Ashfield - South, where 48.3% of the population aged 15+ holds a higher education degree, substantially exceeding the 32.2% seen across NSW and 30.4% across Australia. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 31.0%, complemented by 14.1% holding postgraduate credentials and 3.2% possessing graduate diplomas. Technical and vocational education accounts for 21.8% of individuals aged 15+, divided between certificates (11.2%) and advanced diplomas (10.6%). Active participation in study is prominent, with 28.0% of the population engaged in education programs. Higher education students represent 9.2% of locals, while primary school and secondary school attendees account for 6.1% and 4.9% of the community, respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ashfield - South reaches 101 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 8,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity across Ashfield - South is facilitated by 101 active transport stops spanning rail and bus services. These points of access are connected by 39 individual routes delivering 8,124 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is excellent, with residents situated an average of 118 meters from their closest transit facility. Given the district's residential profile, outbound travel dominates commuter flows; private vehicles serve as the main transport choice at 53%, complemented by train travel at 29% and bus transit at 8%. Dwellings maintain an average of 0.6 vehicles, below regional figures.
A substantial 50.0% of workers performed their duties from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace restrictions. Across all servicing routes, schedule frequency reaches an average of 1,160 trips per day, translating to roughly 80 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 nearest stops surrounding the geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.8% of residents in Ashfield - South report no long-term health condition. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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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General health indicators for Ashfield - South align closely with Australia-wide averages across chronic illness rates and mortality metrics. While chronic condition rates among senior age brackets track higher than national benchmarks, common health conditions across the wider population remain standard. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by around 55% of residents (~7,347 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the primary diagnosed medical issues locally, affecting 8.5 and 6.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 71.8% of the community reported having no long-term health ailments, relative to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Chronic condition rates among working-age individuals remain low. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 17.1% of the population (2,270 people), exceeding the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes in this senior cohort present specific considerations, although their comparative health metrics rank lower nationally than those of the general local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
50.9% of Ashfield - South residents were born overseas and 51.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (19.5%) and English (15.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is exceptionally pronounced in Ashfield - South, where 50.9% of the population was born abroad and 51.2% utilizes a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious community, accounting for 40.0% of residents. In addition, Buddhism shows substantial concentration, representing 7.1% of the local population in comparison to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental countries of birth reveals Chinese ancestry as the leading background, accounting for 19.5% of residents compared to the 8.4% regional benchmark. English ancestry comprises 15.5%, followed by Other heritages at 14.5%.
Distinct variations also appear across other cultural communities: Lebanese ancestry accounts for 2.2% locally (versus 2.6% regionally), Spanish ancestry represents 0.8% (versus 0.6%), and Korean heritage stands at 1.1% (matching the 1.1% recorded regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ashfield - South is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 36.2% 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 structure of Ashfield - South is heavily weighted toward individuals in pre-family life stages. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 38.8% of the populace as at August 2026, compared to 31.4% throughout Greater Sydney, whereas children and young adults aged 0 - 24 comprise 24.1%, below the regional mark of 30.4%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 37, having shifted from 38 at the 2021 Census to align with the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that Census. Young to middle aged adults increased from 35.7% at the Census to an estimated 38.8%.
Between now and 2041, the largest cohort expansion is forecast among seniors aged 65+, climbing by 1,201 residents (53%) to 3,471, while the young to middle aged adult cohort is projected to diminish.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ashfield - South
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 · Jul 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 | Aug 2026 last month all 10 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 Aug 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 — 68 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,246 at the 2021 Census → 13,262 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 (120031677). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.