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The median house price in Austral - Greendale is $1.15m, with units at $1.00m. House values have moved 16.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Austral - Greendale has an estimated 25,294 residents, up from 12,533 at the 2021 Census — a change of 12,761 people, or 101.8%. Growth has averaged 15.6% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 5,489 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 83.1% of that increase. That puts 229 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 place the resident count of Austral - Greendale at approximately 25,294 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 12,533 people counted in the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 12,761 people (101.8%). This uplift is determined by combining the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 22,536 alongside 5,489 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. With 228 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a generous spatial environment with ample capacity for incoming expansion. Outpacing both Greater Sydney and the broader state mark of 7.3%, Austral - Greendale's 101.8% expansion establishes it as an outstanding regional growth hotspot.
The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion has been interstate migration, which accounted for around 83.1% of recent net gains, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Projections for SA2 districts utilise the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset anchored on 2022 as the base year, with missing areas supplemented by the NSW State Government's 2022 release anchored on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific age trajectories from these series are applied. Looking ahead, long-term demographic modelling positions Austral - Greendale within the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide for prospective expansion, with the area forecasted to add 58,982 persons to 2041 relative to recent annual ERP baselines, representing a cumulative 16-year increase of 222.3%.
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5,046 new dwellings have been approved in Austral - Greendale over the past five years, an average of 1,009 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 40 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 1,006 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% 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 building approvals across Austral - Greendale have averaged around 1,009 dwellings each year, amounting to 5,046 homes across the prior 5 financial years. Solid underlying demand is underscored by an influx of 2.3 new residents per year for every home constructed during the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), providing fundamental support for local property values. Expected construction costs average $406,000 per dwelling, mirroring broader regional benchmarks. Concurrently, commercial planning approvals have reached $79.3 million this financial year, highlighting substantial momentum across commercial projects. Per capita residential construction in Austral - Greendale exceeds Greater Sydney by 248.0%, presenting extensive options for purchasers even as recent building volumes have moderated.
This elevated pipeline substantially outstrips the national benchmark, demonstrating pronounced developer confidence. Detached dwellings represent 94.0% of approved residential structures alongside 6.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the low-density fabric and catering to purchasers prioritising spatial expanse. With approximately 21 people per dwelling approval, the district continues to display classic characteristics of an active growth corridor. Projecting forward from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Austral - Greendale is forecasted to absorb 56,223 residents through to 2041. While ongoing residential building is tracking steadily against forward projections, incoming buyers may face heightened competition as the local population base expands.
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 51 current infrastructure and development projects inside Austral - Greendale, worth an estimated $63.5 billion. A further 93 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $88.8 billion. 55 are already under construction and 56 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Civic infrastructure, major developments, and strategic urban planning exert a fundamental influence over local community performance. AreaSearch has tracked 136 projects that are positioned to influence the area. Prominent initiatives include Austral Plaza, Austral Village, Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, and Gurner Avenue Estate, with the key projects outlined in the following register.
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North South Rail Line - Bradfield to Macarthur Corridor (South West Rail Link Extension)
A joint NSW and Australian Government initiative to preserve and plan a future 20km north-south passenger rail corridor connecting Bradfield City Centre (Western Sydney Aerotropolis) to Macarthur/Campbelltown via Oran Park and Narellan. The Australian Government committed $1 billion towards corridor preservation and planning studies, with the corridor preserved under SP2 Infrastructure zoning. A joint business case is underway to determine the delivery staging and long-term rail connectivity.
Austral Plaza
An open-air neighbourhood shopping centre of 7,200 sqm GLA anchored by a full-line 3,800 sqm Woolworths supermarket with six-bay Direct-to-Boot service and a BWS liquor store. The centre includes over 20 specialty tenancies (food, services, health and lifestyle), 1,500 sqm of commercial and medical space including a medical centre, radiologist, dentist and pharmacy, plus rooftop office suites suited to allied health. Confirmed food and beverage operators include XS Espresso, Gong Cha, Good Feeling Thai, and Dapper & Boss.Supported by 319 on-grade car spaces, four EV charging stations, and over 820 rooftop solar panels offsetting approximately 19% of the centre's energy needs. The centre is 96% leased ahead of its September 2026 opening, located 14km from the Western Sydney International Airport in one of Sydney's fastest-growing corridors.
Austral Village
Redevelopment of the existing Austral Shopping Centre into a modern single-storey neighbourhood retail destination. The project features a 3,500 sqm full-line Coles supermarket, a Coles Liquorland, and approximately 2,150 sqm of specialty retail space across 17 tenancies, including medical and fitness suites. The development includes 301 at-grade car parking spaces and a 2,000 sqm pad site reserved for future community facilities to be acquired by Liverpool City Council.
Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan
A major joint Australian and NSW Government road program supporting Western Sydney growth and access to Western Sydney International Airport. The program includes the M12 Motorway, The Northern Road upgrade, Bringelly Road upgrade and Werrington Arterial Road. The M12 Motorway opened to traffic on 14 March 2026, with the remaining M7-M12 interchange and integration works expected to open in mid-2026.
Emerald Hills Estate
Emerald Hills is a 150-hectare masterplanned community in Leppington, developed as a joint venture by Cameron Brae Group and Vitocco Enterprises. The estate will ultimately feature 2,500 homes, integrated with the Emerald Hills Shopping Village (anchored by Woolworths and Aldi), a community centre, and extensive recreational spaces including sports ovals and cycleways. A new primary school and preschool are scheduled to commence construction in mid-2026, with completion targeted for late 2027 to open in 2028.The precinct also features a HomeWorld display village.
Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre (AWRC)
The Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre (AWRC) is a 1.2 billion dollar landmark project in Western Sydney. It is designed to provide sustainable wastewater treatment and high-quality recycled water to the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and South West Growth Area. The facility will treat 35 megalitres daily in its first stage, eventually supporting over 400,000 residents by 2056. It features a 4MW solar farm to achieve 50 percent energy self-sufficiency and focuses on circular economy outcomes.
Austral Public School Upgrade
The upgrade for Austral Public School is being delivered in two stages to support a growing student population. Stage 1 involves the construction of 20 new permanent classrooms, 3 new support learning classrooms, and the refurbishment of administration and library facilities. Stage 2, funded in the 2024-25 Budget, will further increase school capacity with planning and design phases occurring in 2026.
Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre - Stage One
Stage One of the $1.2 billion Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre (AWRC) is currently in construction at Kemps Creek. Designed to treat 35 megalitres of wastewater per day, it will provide high-quality recycled water to support the growth of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and the new International Airport. The project forms a central part of Sydney Water's circular economy approach, offering water security for industrial and agricultural uses while maintaining environmental flows to the Nepean River.
10,412 residents of Austral - Greendale are employed, from a labour force of 10,849. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 65.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Austral - Greendale is supported by a capable local workforce, featuring heavy concentration in building trades, an unemployment rate of 4.0%, and an annual employment increase of 4.1%. Working residents numbered 10,412 as of March 2026, with the local jobless rate closely tracking the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney, while local labour participation of 65.3% trails the regional standard of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 37.7% of employed locals conducted their duties from home, an outcome partially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are primarily employed across construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The workforce shows strong industry concentration in construction, where local representation is 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.6% of local jobs compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. A comparison of resident workers against the locally situated job base indicates that the suburb functions predominantly as a residential community with modest internal employment generation. Evaluation of SALM and ABS figures by AreaSearch reveals that across the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 4.1% while the labour pool expanded by 5.0%, resulting in a 0.8 percentage points rise in the unemployment rate. In Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, jobs increased by 1.9%, labour participation grew by 1.9%, and unemployment contracted slightly. Broader perspectives from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 industry forecasts map future workforce demand over five-year and ten-year horizons against local industry structures. Nationally, jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector trajectories vary markedly. Weighted against Austral - Greendale's workforce distribution, these projections indicate potential local employment expansion of 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (representing an unadjusted industry-weighted projection that excludes local population movements).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Austral - Greendale is $2,047 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $787 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,562 a year against an average of $75,749. 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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According to AreaSearch's review of postcode-level ATO returns for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Austral - Greendale SA2 exceed the national standard, registering a median income of $61,562 and an average income of $75,749. Across Greater Sydney, comparative benchmarks were recorded at a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Applying a Wage Price Index uplift of 10.32% since financial year 2023 adjusts estimated earnings to roughly $67,915 (median) and $83,566 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly household earnings at $2,047 (68th percentile), while individual earnings sat at the 46th percentile.
The single largest earnings bracket encompasses 37.7% of residents (9,535 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the regional share of 30.9%. While housing obligations absorb 18.1% of income, robust household revenue sustains disposable income at the 65th percentile, positioning the district within the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Austral - Greendale had 3,573 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 2% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. 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 housing landscape at the latest Census was overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses, which accounted for 94.8% of dwellings, while semi-detached, apartments, and other configurations constituted 5.2%, contrasting with Sydney metro proportions of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 31.7%, comfortably exceeding the metropolitan mark, with remaining residences held under a mortgage (39.0%) or occupied by tenants (29.3%). Median monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,500 compared to the Sydney metro baseline of $2,427, while weekly median rent was $500 versus $470 across Sydney metro. When measured against nationwide medians, local mortgage repayments significantly outstrip the Australian baseline of $1,863, while local rental costs remain well above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Austral - Greendale counted 3,573 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,211 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families form the vast majority of local domestic arrangements, representing 84.2% of all households; this includes couples with children (46.9%), couples without children (24.4%), and single parent families (11.8%). Non-family living situations account for the remaining 15.8%, consisting of lone person households (13.8%) and group households (2.0%). The median household size stands at 3.2 people, tracking above the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.4% of adults in Austral - Greendale hold a university qualification, including 16.2% with a bachelor degree and 6.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.1% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 6,218 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,019 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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Higher education qualifications present an area for community development, with 23.4% of residents holding university degrees compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees constitute 16.2% of attainment, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. In contrast, technical and vocational training is strongly represented, with 32.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (23.1%) and advanced diplomas (9.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 32.2% of locals participating in an educational course. Broken down by schooling level, primary education engages 11.6%, secondary schooling accounts for 8.8%, and tertiary programs involve 5.2% of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Austral - Greendale reaches 144 stops on 65 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 430 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Local transit analysis identifies 144 active transport stops across Austral - Greendale, operated through bus networks. These facilities are served across 65 individual routes that deliver 1,409 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as moderate, with residents situated an average of 434 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the area's residential profile, most workers travel outward for employment, with private motor vehicles representing the dominant commute mode at 86%, alongside 7% by train and 5% walking. Households maintain an average of 1.9 motor vehicles, exceeding the regional baseline.
Additionally, 37.7% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 conditions. Transit schedules provide an average of 201 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop. The 100 nearest stops to the geographic centrepoint are displayed on the adjacent map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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78.1% of residents in Austral - Greendale report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Community wellness metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate below-average outcomes across Austral - Greendale regarding mortality figures and long-term health burdens, with chronic conditions showing elevated rates across both younger and older residents. Private health coverage remains high, held by approximately 57% of the total population (~14,316 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical conditions in the locality, recorded among 6.1 and 5.4% of residents, respectively, while 78.1% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 8.2% of the local population (2,084 people), below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%.
Older residents demonstrate above-average health results, recording nationwide standings that exceed those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.5% of Austral - Greendale residents were born overseas and 49.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (15.1%) and English (11.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Austral - Greendale exhibits a rich multicultural background, with 38.5% of its community born overseas and 49.4% using a language other than English in their homes. Christianity forms the principal faith, claimed by 58.9% of residents. The most pronounced relative religious concentration occurs within Islam, which represents 13.7% of the local population compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the three largest cohorts in Austral - Greendale comprise Other at 23.8% (above the 16.0% regional mark), Australian at 15.1%, and English at 11.5% (below the 19.0% metropolitan standard).
Other distinct ethnic profiles show substantial local concentrations relative to the wider region, including Maltese at 4.9% (vs 1.0%), Lebanese at 5.8% (vs 2.6%), and Croatian at 2.0% (vs 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Austral - Greendale is 32, younger than 84% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.7% 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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Austral - Greendale features a distinctly youthful age structure relative to Greater Sydney. According to AreaSearch August 2026 estimates, children and young adults (0 - 24) make up 40.2% of the community compared to 30.4% regionally, while seniors and retirees (65+) represent 8.2% against 15.5% across Greater Sydney. The median age is estimated at 32 as at August 2026, decreasing from 34 at the 2021 Census and sitting 5 years below the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during the same Census, which saw a national median of 38. The proportion of children and young adults expanded from 34.4% at the Census to an estimated 40.2%.
Through to 2041, the largest absolute population increase is projected within the child and young adult cohort, adding 22,014 residents (217%) to reach 32,175, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) will expand at the fastest proportional rate of 301% to reach 16,042 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Austral - Greendale
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 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last 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 | Sep 2026 last month all 51 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 5,489 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,533 at the 2021 Census → 25,294 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 (127011505). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.