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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Bankstown - North is $1.67m, with units at $605k. House values have moved 7.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Bankstown - North has an estimated 18,697 residents, up from 16,981 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,716 people, or 10.1%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 74.4% of that increase. That puts 6,824 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, the population of Bankstown - North stands at approximately 18,697 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,716 residents (10.1%) from the 16,981 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 18,671 in June 2025 alongside 31 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 6,823 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of all areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch and highlighting the intense demand for local land.
The 10.1% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (5.4%) and the broader SA4 region, positioning the suburb as a local growth frontrunner. The primary driver for this population increase was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 74.4% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which utilize 2022 as their baseline year. For any SA2 regions missing from this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. The age-specific growth trends derived from these sources are extended to cover the years from 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic changes, the area is projected to experience a major population surge ranking in the top national quartile, adding 5,241 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP data, which represents a total increase of 27.9% over the 16 years.
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136 new dwellings have been approved in Bankstown - North over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 27 residential building approvals have been granted annually in Bankstown - North, amounting to 136 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 17 approvals registered. With an average of 8.8 new residents added per built dwelling during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand outstrips new supply by a wide margin, a scenario that typically drives up property prices and heightens competition among buyers, while the average construction value of these new homes stands at $337,000. Furthermore, commercial development approvals reached $244.3 million during the current financial year, pointing to significant local business investment.
In comparison to Greater Sydney, construction activity in Bankstown - North is exceptionally low, tracking 72.0% under the regional per capita average. This limited construction volume typically bolsters demand and supports valuations for existing properties. The building rate is also below the national benchmark, indicating a mature residential landscape and potential planning restrictions. The pipeline of new builds is composed of 52.0% standalone houses and 48.0% attached dwellings, offering a diverse product mix of townhouses and apartments to suit different budgets, from larger family residences to affordable compact options. Interestingly, developers are focusing more on detached dwellings than the historic housing stock would suggest (which stood at 25.0% at the Census), pointing to sustained demand for family homes despite overall density increases. With 874 people per approved dwelling, Bankstown - North exhibits the hallmarks of a highly established property market. Long-term forecasts indicate that Bankstown - North will add 5,215 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Should building rates remain at their current levels, the supply of new housing may fail to match this population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and reinforcing upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bankstown - North, worth an estimated $17.1 billion. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.6 billion. 26 are already under construction and 56 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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An area's growth is heavily influenced by updates to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 30 projects expected to impact the local area. Principal developments include the Compass Centre Redevelopment, the Bankstown CBD Transformation, the Bankstown TOD Accelerated Precinct, and the Parks for People Program - Bankstown, with detailed listings below showing those of highest relevance.
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Bankstown Exchange (Stage 1 - Bankstown Central Masterplan)
Bankstown Exchange is the initial phase of the 30-year Bankstown Central masterplan, creating a vibrant mixed-use destination. The project includes approximately 30,000 sqm of modern office space across three buildings, a new 'Eat Street' dining precinct, and 5,000 sqm of landscaped public space. It features a revitalized bus interchange to integrate with the Sydney Metro City and Southwest line. The development is designed to support the Bankstown Health and Education Innovation Precinct (BHEIP) and includes basement parking for 320 cars and 240 bicycles.
Bankstown TOD Accelerated Precinct
State-led Transport Oriented Development Accelerated Precinct revitalising the Bankstown CBD and Metro station area. Rezoning took effect on 27 November 2024, enabling capacity for 14,000 new homes and up to 100,000 new jobs via 3.15 million square metres of commercial floor space. The plan features high-density mixed-use buildings up to 25 storeys, over 14 hectares of new and improved public open space, a new bus interchange, and enhanced walking and cycling links.
Compass Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Compass Centre site into a mixed-use precinct comprising a 5-storey podium and three towers. Approved by the Sydney South Planning Panel in February 2026, the proposal includes a 19-storey hotel with approximately 169 rooms and two 24-storey build-to-rent residential towers providing 339 apartments. The precinct will feature a supermarket, retail shops, a gym, a medical centre, childcare, and a function centre. It aims to improve connectivity with through-site links between Bankstown Station and Paul Keating Park, alongside significant public domain and landscaping upgrades.
Bankstown CBD Transformation
A multi-billion dollar urban renewal initiative transforming Bankstown into a premier education, health, and lifestyle hub. The Bankstown Station transit interchange and pedestrian plaza are complete, while the $2 billion New Bankstown Hospital at 490 Chapel Road is underway following state significant approval. Designated as a Transport Oriented Development Accelerated Precinct to deliver up to 14,000 new homes.
Parks for People Program - Bankstown
The Parks for People program delivers high-quality, sustainable open space in growing communities, supporting new housing with vibrant, well-connected public places. Jointly funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments, this program accelerates the delivery of new parks and green spaces within the Bankstown Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precinct, providing places to exercise, rest, and socialise near the new Metro station.
Salt Pan Creek Channel Repairs
Structural repairs and bank stabilization along Salt Pan Creek within the Cooks River catchment, affecting parts of Greenacre, Punchbowl, Belfield and nearby suburbs. Scope includes flood mitigation, stormwater channel rehabilitation, erosion control and environmental restoration works to improve waterway health and reduce flood risk.
Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan 2050
The Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan 2050 (CISP) is a long-term framework adopted by Canterbury-Bankstown Council to guide the planning and delivery of 149 community facilities over the next 25 years. The plan focuses on consolidating ageing, fit-for-purpose assets into modern multipurpose hubs. Key initiatives include the redevelopment of the Canterbury Leisure and Aquatics Centre, new district libraries, youth centres, and enhanced cultural spaces. The strategy is designed to support a population expected to reach 500,000 by 2036, with priority growth areas identified in the Bankstown CBD and Campsie precincts.
Bankstown Central Masterplan
Vicinity Centres' long-term Bankstown Central masterplan proposes to transform the 11.4 ha shopping centre site into a mixed-use health, education and innovation precinct. The vision includes about 300,000 sqm of new buildings across 16 development sites, with commercial offices, retail and dining, residential apartments, student accommodation, hotel uses, childcare, open space and transport integration. Stage One, Bankstown Exchange, has development approval for three A-grade commercial office buildings totalling about 30,000 sqm with ground-floor retail, Eat Street dining, public open space, a relocated bus interchange, basement parking and end-of-trip facilities.The broader 2022 planning proposal for about 19 towers is listed by the NSW Planning Portal as Not Proceeding, while Vicinity's FY25 update notes approved LEP controls supporting a potential residential opportunity at Bankstown Central under the NSW TOD program.
8,097 residents of Bankstown - North are employed, from a labour force of 9,060. Unemployment sits at 10.6%, with participation at 60.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% 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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The local workforce in Bankstown - North is characterized by high levels of education and representation across diverse industries, with an unemployment rate of 10.6% and a 2.2% increase in estimated employment over the previous year. As of March 2026, there are 8,097 employed residents, though the local unemployment rate sits 6.5% above the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, showing potential for labor market improvement, and participation in the workforce is notably low at 60.9% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 30.3%, worked from home, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The local economy is highly specialized in transport, postal & warehousing, which employs residents at a rate 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have a minor footprint, accounting for 7.7% of employment compared to 11.5% across the region. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that this largely residential suburb offers limited local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 2.2% and the total labor force expand by 3.6%, which led to a 1.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with a minor decrease in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide context for future labor demand in Bankstown - North. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with local employment distributions to project potential growth. While nationwide employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by sector. Extrapolating these industry-specific projections to the employment profile of Bankstown - North yields an estimated local employment growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, representing a simple weighted calculation that does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bankstown - North is $1,322 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $558 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,180 a year against an average of $53,252. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The Bankstown - North SA2 area recorded a median taxpayer income of $44,180 and an average taxpayer income of $53,252, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. These figures sit below the national average and compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of roughly $48,739 and an average of $58,748 as of March 2026. Based on the 2021 Census, incomes for households, families, and individuals in Bankstown - North all sit between the 7th and 21st percentiles nationally.
The dominant weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 30.7% of residents (5,739 people), which closely matches the Greater Sydney share of 30.9% for the same cohort. Residents face significant housing affordability pressures, retaining only 75.8% of their income, which ranks in the 13th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bankstown - North had 5,527 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 25% detached houses and 65% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,764 a month. Rent absorbs 30.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.8%. 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 latest Census data, the housing mix in Bankstown - North consisted of 24.7% separate houses and 75.3% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to the metropolitan Sydney split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Bankstown - North lagged behind the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 20.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (26.2%) or rented (53.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,764 was significantly below the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $400 compared to the metropolitan average of $470.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Bankstown - North are below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bankstown - North counted 5,527 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,086 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 38% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 73.6%, consisting of couples with children at 38.4%, couples without children at 17.9%, and single parent families at 15.5%. The remaining 26.4% are non-family households, which are comprised of lone person households at 22.7% and group households at 3.7%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.2% of adults in Bankstown - North hold a university qualification, including 21.6% with a bachelor degree and 9.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 13.3% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,479 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 990 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university graduation rates representing 32.2% of residents aged 15 and over, higher than the SA3 average of 26.3% and reflecting strong educational engagement. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational pathways comprise 24.6% of qualifications for those aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 13.3%. A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 34.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
This group includes 10.6% in primary school, 7.5% in secondary school, and 7.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bankstown - North reaches 75 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 9,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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Public transport infrastructure in Bankstown - North includes 75 active transit stops, offering a combination of train and bus options. These stops accommodate 41 distinct routes, which together provide 9,445 passenger journeys each week. Transport connectivity is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 132 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential character of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area; private cars are the primary mode of travel at 75%, followed by trains at 14% and buses at 5%. Average vehicle ownership is 0.9 per dwelling, which is below the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 30.3%, worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 1,349 trips per day, which translates to approximately 125 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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80.0% of residents in Bankstown - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes in Bankstown - North are highly positive, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with younger age groups showing very low rates of common health conditions. The rate of private health insurance is particularly low, covering approximately 46% of the population (~8,656 people), which compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Diabetes and arthritis represent the most common medical diagnoses in the region, affecting 5.2% and 5.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 80.0% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 12.9% of the local population (2,404 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney share of 15.5%. Senior health outcomes are strong, although they rank lower relative to national averages than the younger demographics of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
60.7% of Bankstown - North residents were born overseas and 79.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (13.1%) and Lebanese (11.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bankstown - North stands out as one of the most culturally diverse localities in the nation, with 60.7% of its residents born outside of Australia and 79.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The most common religious affiliation is Islam, accounting for 38.2% of the local population, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the top three ancestries in Bankstown - North are Other at 32.7% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 16.0%), Vietnamese at 13.1% (significantly above the regional average of 1.8%), and Lebanese at 11.0% (significantly above the regional average of 2.6%).
Other ethnic groups show notable variations: Macedonian ancestry is overrepresented at 2.0% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Korean ancestry stands at 0.9% (compared to 1.1%), and Chinese ancestry accounts for 10.7% (compared to 8.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bankstown - North is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 31.4% 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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Bankstown - North has a median age of 33, making it younger than Greater Sydney's median of 37 and Australia's national average of 38. Compared to the wider Greater Sydney region, the suburb features a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (18.6%) and a smaller share of residents aged 45 - 54 (10.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group increased from 6.8% to 7.6% of the population, while the 0 to 4 age group decreased from 8.6% to 7.7%. Population projections for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow the fastest, expanding by 38% and adding 754 residents to reach a total of 2,759.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bankstown - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 18 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 31 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,981 at the 2021 Census → 18,697 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (119011571). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.