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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 Bathurst - West is $735k, with units at $500k. House values have moved 6.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Bathurst - West has an estimated 14,985 residents, up from 14,313 at the 2021 Census — a change of 672 people, or 4.7%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 265 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 183 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident count in Bathurst - West reaches approximately 14,985 as of Aug 2026. This reflects an expansion of 672 people (4.7%) from the 14,313 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such adjustments are calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,965 as of June 2025 alongside 265 validated new addresses added since the Census was conducted. This population distribution yields a density of 182 persons per square kilometer, preserving ample living space alongside capacity for future residential infill. With a 4.7% gain since the 2021 census, Bathurst - West outpaced both the broader SA4 region (2.3%) and its corresponding SA3 area, establishing itself as a regional growth hotspot.
Natural increase served as the primary growth engine, underpinning roughly 72.0% of recent population additions. SA2 geographic modeling incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting baseline. Wherever SA2-specific coverage is absent, figures draw upon NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 utilizing a 2021 base year. Age-cohort expansion patterns derived from these datasets are projected forward across all localities between 2032 and 2041. Looking ahead, Bathurst - West is slated for upper-quartile expansion relative to non-metropolitan Australia, with local headcounts expected to climb by 3,483 persons to 2041 according to prevailing annual ERP statistics, representing an overall expansion of 23.1% over the 16 years.
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185 new dwellings have been approved in Bathurst - West over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% 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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Over the past 5 financial years, residential building approvals across Bathurst - West have averaged approximately 37 dwellings per annum, amounting to 185 homes in aggregate. With roughly 4.3 new residents per year moving in for each residence completed between FY-22 and FY-26, construction volumes are trailing underlying demand considerably. This structural shortage tends to intensify buyer competition and apply upward pressure on local pricing, with newly approved dwellings carrying an average construction value of $465,000. Meanwhile, non-residential activity remains modest, with $320,000 in commercial development approvals logged during the current financial year, highlighting the district's predominantly residential character.
Per capita construction activity in Bathurst - West tracks at roughly 67% of the level observed across Rest of NSW, placing the locality in the 53rd percentile among nationally evaluated regions despite recent pick-ups in building volume. This below-national-average building rate underscores the mature state of the suburb and points to possible town planning constraints. Detached houses comprise 83.0% of recent approvals while attached dwellings represent 17.0%, sustaining a low-density suburban landscape oriented toward freestanding homes that appeal to space-focused buyers. An estimated ratio of 340 people per authorized dwelling highlights a relatively subdued residential development tempo. Long-term demographic forecasts project that Bathurst - West will add 3,463 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should dwelling approvals maintain their historical velocity, new housing creation could fall short of resident inflows, likely elevating purchaser competition and underpinning local property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bathurst - West, worth an estimated $360 million. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.7 billion. 18 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy 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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Local economic momentum and community development are fundamentally shaped by capital works, planning frameworks, and infrastructure delivery. AreaSearch has monitored 18 major initiatives with direct relevance to the district. Prominent projects encompass the Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment, the Windradyne 1100 Subdivision, the Charles Sturt University Campus Master Plan, and the residential development at 56 Colville Street, alongside other high-impact community undertakings.
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Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment
The Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment is a $200 million health project delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW to modernise healthcare delivery for the Central West region. The project includes an expanded Emergency Department, new mental health inpatient units, refurbished maternity and paediatric facilities, and consolidated clinical outpatient suites. Delivered by Icon SI and Lipman, construction is well underway with completion scheduled for 2028.
Robin Hill Convenience Centre
A 6,500-square-metre convenience centre including a 7-Eleven service station, Subway, Red Rooster, and McDonald's. The development transformed an existing car dealership site and was completed and opened in March 2024.
56 Colville Street Residential Development
Proposed medium-density housing project on council-owned land (8532m2) aimed at providing high-quality, sustainable, and affordable key worker housing. Bathurst Regional Council sought interested parties for a joint venture or the sale of the land, with an EOI process closing in May 2025. Council received a project update in March 2026. The site is opposite Westpoint Shopping Centre and is zoned E1 Local Centre, which permits all residential and a wide range of commercial developments.
Windradyne 1100 Subdivision
A large-scale residential subdivision in Windradyne, Bathurst, providing a total of 205 lots ranging from 515sqm to 1150sqm. Stage 2 is currently under construction by Devcon Civil. The development includes new roads, utility installation, and environmental management features alongside natural bushland.
Duramana Road Master Plan Precinct (Eglinton)
Master planned residential precinct on former 2BS radio tower land and adjoining lots on the north-western side of Eglinton, providing around 170 to 230 low and medium density homes, a neighbourhood activity centre with supermarket and specialty retail, district sports park, community open space and supporting local road and services upgrades. The master plan is adopted and Council is preparing a planning proposal to amend the LEP and DCP to enable development in line with the precinct plan.
The Reserve Windradyne - Windy 1100 Subdivision
Council-led 205-lot residential land release in Windradyne, delivered across the Windy 1100 subdivision and marketed as The Reserve Windradyne. Stage 1 lots are registered and remaining lots are being sold through Bathurst Regional Council and approved agents. Civil works delivered roads, drainage, utilities, kerb and gutter, cycleways, footpaths, landscaping along Sawpit Creek, water sensitive urban design and new public open-space improvements.
Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre
The Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre (BIMC) is a proposed six-level medical precinct on the former Clancy Ford site. It is designed to house a state-of-the-art private hospital with four operating theatres, radiology, pathology, womens health, and specialist practices. The project includes a multi-level carpark on the adjoining George Street site, increasing capacity from 330 to approximately 915 spaces with a link bridge connecting to the medical centre. The development is being processed as a State Significant Development to address a significant underprovision of medical services in the region.
Charles Sturt University Bathurst Campus Master Plan
The Bathurst Campus Master Plan is Charles Sturt University's long-term framework for redeveloping its approximately 90 hectare Panorama Avenue campus over the next 15 to 20 years. Delivered as Phase 3 of the university's campus master planning program (following a University Portfolio Plan and the Wagga Wagga Campus Master Plan), the plan was prepared with Hassell and Alluvium and shaped by a 35-member working group, eight site visits and more than 100 consultation sessions with staff, students and the Bathurst community.Its central move is to consolidate the campus's currently dispersed buildings into a compact, vibrant academic core, releasing surplus land for partnership, residential and commercial opportunities while reducing operating costs. The plan covers campus visioning and strategy, spatial planning, and asset strategy and feasibility, and is structured around four pillars: a Place of Country, a Place for Education, a Place for Research and a Place for Community. It also proposes reinstating ecological corridors along Hawthornden Creek and surrounding wetlands, and aligns with Bathurst Regional Council's Vision Bathurst 2040 Local Strategic Planning Statement. The final plan document is published on the university website. Implementation will be phased and paced according to the university's financial capacity, with individual projects prioritised against the plan's strategic directions and supported where possible by industry and commercial partnerships. No individual works packages have been funded, approved or committed to date. The campus currently serves about 2,500 students across disciplines including communication, nursing, exercise science, dentistry and engineering.
8,275 residents of Bathurst - West are employed, from a labour force of 8,490. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 71.4%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 12,298, 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 market in Bathurst - West is characterized by high workforce participation and a notable presence across essential services, featuring a low jobless rate of 2.5%. Employed residents numbered 8,275 as of March 2026, while the local unemployment rate sits 1.6% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW. Labour engagement is exceptionally strong, reaching 71.4% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records indicate that 12.6% of workers operated from home, though these figures were influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Local employment is heavily concentrated across three core sectors: health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety.
Specialisation is particularly pronounced within education & training, where local job density reaches 1.3 times regional averages. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.5% of employed locals, trailing the Regional NSW share of 5.3%. A comparison between resident workers and local employment positions indicates that the immediate area offers a constrained volume of local jobs, necessitating outward commuting. Analyses of ABS and SALM figures indicate that during the 12 months to March 2026, local workforce numbers decreased by 1.3% while overall employment fell by 2.1%, causing the jobless rate to increase by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment decrease of 0.9%, a 0.4% contraction in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Long-term sector demand can also be evaluated against national employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year federal outlooks, mapped against local occupational distributions, project economy-wide employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighted against the local sector profile, employment for Bathurst - West residents is projected to expand by 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, representing an illustrative compositional extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bathurst - West is $1,788 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $875 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,756 a year against an average of $71,449. 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 evaluation of ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Bathurst - West SA2 exceed national benchmarks, recording a median income of $60,756 alongside an average income of $71,449. These metrics compare favourably against Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in the 10.32% Wage Price Index increase recorded since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $67,026 for median earnings and $78,823 for average earnings as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 indicates that family, personal, and household earnings sit around the 57th percentile across Australia.
The most populated bracket includes 35.6% of wage earners receiving between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,334 residents), mirroring the regional rate of 29.9%. Non-housing expenditure absorbs 86.2% of household income, placing the locality in the 5th decile on the SEIFA economic index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bathurst - West had 5,239 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential stock across Bathurst - West remains overwhelmingly detached, with the most recent Census recording 95.3% houses alongside 4.8% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached units, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Outright home ownership sits at 35.2%, trailing the Regional NSW benchmark, while mortgaged properties account for 38.6% and tenanted homes represent 26.2%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments matched regional levels at $1,733, whereas median weekly rents stood at $350 against Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330. From a national perspective, local mortgage repayments sit below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track below the nationwide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bathurst - West counted 5,239 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 23% 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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Family households constitute 73.8% of local residential arrangements, led by couples with children at 31.6%, couples without children at 27.5%, and single parent families at 13.8%. Non-family living situations represent the remaining 26.2%, comprising single-person households at 23.2% alongside group arrangements at 2.9%. The typical household size averages 2.6 people, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.1% of adults in Bathurst - West hold a university qualification, including 15.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 978 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 958 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment within Bathurst - West tracks below wider state averages, with 23.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education qualification compared to 32.2% across NSW, indicating opportunities for further professional upskilling. Bachelor degree holders constitute 15.8% of the adult cohort, followed by postgraduate degree holders at 4.6% and graduate diploma recipients at 2.7%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 40.0% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (30.0%) and advanced diplomas (10.0%). Community educational engagement is robust, with 31.2% of local residents actively enrolled in study programs.
This student population includes 11.1% attending primary schools, 9.6% undertaking secondary education, and 3.7% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bathurst - West reaches 233 stops on 50 routes, timetabled for about 950 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in Bathurst - West are supported by 233 bus boarding locations operating across the network. These facilities are linked by 50 dedicated transit lines, which provide 953 weekly passenger trips. Geographic coverage is strong, with residents living an average distance of 139 meters from the closest boarding point. Given its residential orientation, outbound private commuting is overwhelmingly prevalent, with personal motor vehicles representing 96% of journeys. Households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home arrangements were utilized by 12.6% of the workforce during the 2021 Census, reflecting prevailing pandemic operating environments.
Across all transit routes, scheduling delivers an average of 136 daily departures, providing approximately 4 weekly trips for each designated boarding location. The associated spatial plan details the 100 nearest transit stops surrounding the regional midpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.6% of residents in Bathurst - West report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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Health assessments by AreaSearch reflect positive health indicators across Bathurst - West, evidenced by below-average chronic condition incidence and favourable mortality statistics, with low rates of common health conditions observed across mature, vulnerable demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is relatively widespread, encompassing approximately 55% of all residents (~8,226 people) compared to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments in the district, recorded among 10.4 and 9.8% of residents, respectively, while 64.6% reported having no diagnosed health issues compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Chronic conditions present a more pronounced impact among working-age individuals, whereas older residents aged 65 and over account for 18.2% of the population (2,727 people), a smaller share than the 23.3% seen across Regional NSW, resulting in a lower national standing relative to the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bathurst - West is largely Australian-born, at 90.6% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.5%) and English (30.1%). 4.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural and demographic background metrics place Bathurst - West below broader averages for cultural diversity, with 90.6% of residents born in Australia, 92.1% possessing Australian citizenship, and 94.9% using exclusively English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the leading faith tradition, observed by 61.8% of residents compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background based on parental country of birth, the primary heritages reported in Bathurst - West comprise Australian at 31.5%, English at 30.1%, and Irish at 10.6%. Other specific cultural backgrounds exhibit minor variations from regional shares, including Australian Aboriginal representation at 4.7% (compared to 4.6% across the region), Welsh ancestry at 0.6% (against 0.5%), and Maltese ancestry at 0.5% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bathurst - West is 37. 25.6% 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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Demographic patterns in Bathurst - West reflect a comparatively youthful age distribution. As of August 2026 estimates, younger age groups aged 0 - 24 represent 33.9% of the local population versus 29.3% across Regional NSW, while senior cohorts aged 65+ make up 18.2% compared to 23.3% regionally. The median age remains stable at an estimated 37, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 6 years below the Regional NSW benchmark of 43 recorded at the same Census. Among broader demographic groups, the sharpest reduction since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 age bracket, contracting from 24.6% to an estimated 22.3%.
Projections to 2041 anticipate the greatest influx among residents aged 25 - 44, increasing by 2,324 residents (61%) to reach 6,160, contrasted by an expected reduction among older working and transition cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bathurst - West
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 265 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,313 at the 2021 Census → 14,985 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 (103011613). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.