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The median house price in Bargo is $1.12m, with units at $449k. House values have moved 5.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Bargo has an estimated 6,315 residents, up from 5,934 at the 2021 Census — a change of 381 people, or 6.4%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 43.7% of that increase. Density is about 93 people per 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 assessment by AreaSearch indicates that Bargo has reached an estimated population of 6,315 by Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 381 people (6.4%) compared to the 5,934 people recorded during the 2021 Census. Such expansion is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,278 as of June 2025 alongside 58 validated new addresses registered following the census. With a population density of 93 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers substantial personal space and capacity for subsequent expansion. Bargo's post-census growth of 6.4% sits within 0.9 percentage points of the broader state rate (7.3%), showing robust underlying momentum.
Demographic expansion locally has been steered predominantly by natural increase, generating roughly 43.7% of recent population additions, with positive contributions also registered across interstate migration and overseas migration. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year) are incorporated by AreaSearch for SA2 boundaries, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 modeling (issued in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline) where gaps exist. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these datasets are projected across all districts for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Demographic modeling points toward growth placing in the lower quartile among statistical divisions nationally, with latest annual ERP metrics projecting an expansion of 59 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 0.3% across the 16 years.
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121 new dwellings have been approved in Bargo over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That is 4.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% 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 in Bargo have tracked at an annual average of roughly 24 new dwellings, accumulating to 121 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, net migration averaged 2.2 people per year for every newly built dwelling over the past 5 financial years, signaling healthy structural demand that supports local real estate values. Typical construction costs for newly approved homes average $452,000, aligning with regional standards. In addition, non-residential building activity has seen $8.1 million in commercial approvals during this financial year, underscoring a modest focus on commercial development.
Residential building momentum in Bargo remains subdued when measured against Greater Sydney, tracking 77.0% below regional average per person. Such restrained construction volume generally buttresses demand and pricing across the established dwelling market. Separate houses represent 91.0% of recent residential building alongside 9.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the suburban, low-density character of the neighborhood and catering to buyers seeking standalone properties. The ratio of 569 people per dwelling approval further highlights the area's subdued construction pipeline. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Bargo is projected to expand by 22 residents up to 2041. Given prevailing building volumes, incoming residential development is well positioned to absorb local housing requirements, creating favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population increases above baseline estimates.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Bargo, worth an estimated $750 million. A further 85 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $56.9 billion. 38 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and communities. 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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Strategic public investments, major projects, and local planning frameworks play a defining role in shaping an area's growth and economic trajectory. AreaSearch has identified 4 key initiatives expected to impact the local community, encompassing the Tahmoor South Coal Project, Tahmoor Marketplace Expansion, Tahmoor Town Centre Revitalisation, and the Maldon to Dombarton Freight Rail Line.
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Tahmoor South Coal Project
Underground longwall extension of the Tahmoor Colliery into the Bargo area, approved by the Independent Planning Commission in April 2021 (SSD-8445) and modified through to May 2025. The project was approved to extract up to 33 Mt of ROM coking coal from the Bulli seam via longwall mining, extending mine life to approximately 2032. The mine has been shut since February 2025 after owner SIMEC Mining (GFG Alliance) exhausted cash reserves. Liberty Primary Metals Australia entered voluntary administration in November 2025, and the NSW Supreme Court ordered liquidation in March 2026 with McGrathNicol appointed as liquidator.238 of 328 workers were made redundant in March 2026, with 90 retained for care and maintenance. The mine is being offered for sale with expressions of interest sought by the liquidator.
Tahmoor Town Centre Revitalisation
Wollondilly Shire Council-led revitalisation of Tahmoor's main street and town centre, encompassing new retail and commercial spaces, public domain upgrades, and improved pedestrian connections along Remembrance Driveway. The project aims to reinforce Tahmoor as a key service hub for the Wollondilly Shire as the region experiences significant population growth.
Tahmoor Marketplace Expansion
Planned expansion of Tahmoor Marketplace including additional specialty retail floorspace, supermarket improvements and expanded at-grade parking to support population growth in Tahmoor. The project remains in the planning phase with broader transport planning for the Tahmoor CBD progressing alongside future retail improvements.
15 Janderra Lane Wilton Stage 2A South East Wilton Precinct
Approved Torrens title residential subdivision within the South East Wilton Growth Area. The Stage 2A development at 15 Janderra Lane creates 362 residential lots, 6 super lots, drainage and open space lots, a local park, share paths, stormwater works, road dedication, civil works and essential services. The planning agreement was executed in July 2025 and subsequently novated from Country Garden Wilton East Pty Ltd to Landtop SPV5 Pty Ltd.
Maldon to Dombarton Freight Rail Line
The Maldon to Dombarton Railway is a proposed 35-kilometre single-track freight rail link intended to connect the Main South Line at Maldon with the Moss Vale to Unanderra line at Dombarton. This corridor aims to enhance freight access to Port Kembla and bypass Sydney's passenger network congestion. While 25 kilometres of earthworks were completed in the 1980s, the project remains in the investigative stage. Recent strategic planning, including the 2026 Draft Illawarra Shoalhaven Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan, continues to list it as a long-term investigative initiative, though Infrastructure Australia has previously noted that costs currently outweigh the economic benefits.
Bingara Gorge
A 450-hectare master-planned golf and lifestyle community delivering 1,800 homes in Wilton, Sydney's South West. Developed by Metro Property Development (acquired from Lendlease in 2021), the estate is built around an 18-hole Graham Marsh-designed golf course and features over 200 hectares of open space, parks, retail, childcare, and a primary school. Civil works are actively underway on Stages 10C and 10D (104 lots), a new Country Club venue is under construction with completion anticipated Autumn 2026, and community parks including Homestead Park and Condell Park Homestead are progressing through to 2026-2027.
Bingara Gorge Master Planned Community
Premium 450-hectare master-planned community by Metro Property Group (acquired from Lendlease in 2021) delivering 1,800 homes for approximately 3,500 residents when completed. Features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Graham Marsh, Pulse Fitness Club with swimming pools and tennis courts, Wilton Public School, an approved Country Club (construction commenced mid-2024, completion expected late 2025), retail centre, childcare, and over 200 hectares of open space including 120 hectares of protected bushland. Stages 10A and 10B (111 lots) registered April 2025; civil works for Stages 10C and 10D (90 lots) commencing mid-2025.Located in the heart of Wilton Growth Area with excellent connectivity to M5 and Hume Highway.
Wilton Junction Development
A comprehensive transformation of Wilton into a major strategic centre. The project encompasses several precincts including North Wilton (Panorama), Wilton Greens, and the Wilton Town Centre. It features extensive residential development of over 9,000 homes, new public primary and high schools, a lakeside business hub, and significant infrastructure upgrades including new Hume Motorway ramps and a three-lane bridge. Sydney Water is actively constructing critical water and wastewater pipelines to support the growth.
3,665 residents of Bargo are employed, from a labour force of 3,758. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 73.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,162, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour profile in Bargo features an even distribution across white and blue collar occupations, with construction recording particularly pronounced representation. By March 2026, 3,665 residents are in work, supported by an unemployment rate of 2.5%—which sits 1.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%—and an annual employment expansion estimated at 8.1%. Labor force participation is relatively robust at 73.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records indicate that 22.7% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure reflects conditions during Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is primarily clustered within construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Construction shows distinct local concentration, with local workforce representation running at 1.8 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, professional & technical occupations represent just 4.0% of local jobs versus 11.5% across the wider region. Comparisons between the working population identified in the Census and the resident base suggest that internal job opportunities within the immediate area remain relatively scarce. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 8.1% while the labour supply grew by 7.8%, bringing a 0.3 percentage points reduction in local joblessness. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded an increase of 1.9% in employment and 1.9% in the labour force, accompanied by a slight decrease in unemployment. Broader labor demand trajectories can be evaluated through national employment outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year projections have been applied against the local occupational makeup to project prospective growth. Across Australia, workforce numbers are forecast to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% across ten years, though industry rates diverge markedly. When weighted against Bargo's employment structure, these sector trends indicate local job growth of 5.9% across five years and 12.5% across ten years (representing a baseline weighted calculation for reference that excludes localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bargo is $1,841 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $763 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,065 a year against an average of $68,800. 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 from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Bargo SA2 earnings marginally above the nationwide average. The median income for local taxpayers was recorded at $56,065 alongside an average income of $68,800, contrasting with Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 generates updated estimates of approximately $61,851 (median) and $75,900 (average) as of March 2026. Findings from the Census 2021 position personal, household, and family earnings within the middle tiers, spanning between the 41st and 55th percentiles.
A cohort of 2,008 individuals, representing 31.8% of the local population, earns between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider regional proportion of 30.9%. Accommodation overheads account for 16.8% of total earnings, yet solid income streams sustain disposable earnings at the 55th percentile, supporting a 5th decile SEIFA income placement.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bargo had 1,983 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 1% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $415 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 22.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing stock in Bargo consisted of 91.3% houses and 8.8% other dwellings (including townhouses, units, and non-standard residences), contrasting sharply with the 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings recorded across the Sydney metro area. Outright home ownership stood at 35.2%, substantially exceeding metropolitan levels, while properties subject to a mortgage accounted for 48.3% and rented properties made up 16.5%. The typical monthly mortgage cost was $2,167, well beneath the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while typical weekly rent stood at $415 compared to $470 across the metropolitan region.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Bargo remain well above the Australian median of $1,863, and local weekly rents sit higher than the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bargo counted 1,983 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,110 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, representing 78.3% of local households. This category is made up of couples with children at 37.6%, couples without children at 28.8%, and single parent families at 11.2%. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 21.7%, comprising lone person households at 20.4% alongside group households at 1.3%. The typical household size stands at 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney figure of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.7% of adults in Bargo hold a university qualification, including 8.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,514 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 980 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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Educational attainment profiles in the district show that 12.7% of residents hold tertiary degrees, a proportion notably lower than the 38.0% recorded across Greater Sydney, highlighting scope for educational development programs. Among degree holders, Bachelor degrees comprise 8.8%, postgraduate qualifications account for 2.2%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.7%. Conversely, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 44.2% of the population aged 15+ holding practical credentials, including certificates held by 34.5% and advanced diplomas held by 9.7%. A significant proportion of the local population is engaged in study, with 28.7% of residents actively participating in formal education programs.
Within this student cohort, 11.4% are attending primary school, 9.0% are in secondary school, and 2.4% are enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bargo reaches 223 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 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 transportation infrastructure across Bargo incorporates 223 active transport stops connecting bus and rail networks. These points are served across 41 individual routes that together deliver 2,075 weekly passenger trips. Network access is exceptionally convenient, with an average distance of 150 meters from residences to the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential character, outbound commuting is widespread, and private vehicles account for 95% of journeys. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, exceeding the regional standard, while 22.7% of working residents operated from home according to the 2021 Census under prevailing pandemic circumstances.
Public transport services operate at a frequency of 296 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 9 weekly trips per individual stop. The 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint are displayed on the accompanying map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.2% of residents in Bargo report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% 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 indicators in Bargo align closely with nationwide standards based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness and mortality statistics. While general illness rates reflect typical patterns, chronic conditions are elevated among older residents, and private health cover extends to approximately 53% of the community (~3,365 people), marginally topping the average SA2 area though trailing the Greater Sydney level of 59.9%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most frequently reported medical diagnoses, diagnosed in 10.0 and 8.5% of the local population respectively. Meanwhile, 65.2% of locals reported having no diagnosed chronic conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Chronic health issues are notably elevated among residents of working age. The community includes 1,275 people aged 65 and over, representing 20.2% of the population compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, with older demographics facing specific health challenges despite holding a comparatively lower national ranking than the broader populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bargo is largely Australian-born, at 88.3% of residents, with 5.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.7%) and English (29.0%). 3.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Bargo track below broader averages, with 88.3% of the populace born within Australia, 92.3% holding citizenship, and 94.2% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, adhered to by 63.1% of the community, higher than the 49.2% recorded across Greater Sydney. Examining parental heritage, the leading reported ancestries among Bargo residents are Australian at 32.7% (compared to 17.8% across the broader region), English at 29.0% (versus 19.0% regionally), and Irish at 7.0%. Further cultural nuances are visible across specific backgrounds, with Maltese representation elevated at 2.7% (against 1.0% regionally), Hungarian at 0.5% (against 0.3%), and Macedonian at 0.4% (matching the regional rate of 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bargo is 40. 23.7% 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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The age distribution of Bargo leans older relative to the wider metropolitan area. Estimates compiled to August 2026 show that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 20.2% of the population compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 21.8% locally versus 31.4% across the broader region. AreaSearch calculations place the median age at 40 as at August 2026, unchanged from the 2021 Census and remaining 3 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during that census. Since the census collection, the share of retiree and elderly cohorts has expanded from 18.1% to an estimated 20.2%.
Projections to 2041 suggest older age cohorts will drive the vast majority of local expansion, gaining 373 residents (29%) to total 1,649, while the numbers of young to middle aged adults, children, and young adults are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bargo
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 1 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 Apr 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 — 58 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,934 at the 2021 Census → 6,315 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 (123031445). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.