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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 Baulkham Hills - East is $1.94m, with units at $960k. House values have moved 4.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Baulkham Hills - East has an estimated 25,291 residents, up from 24,726 at the 2021 Census — a change of 565 people, or 2.3%. That puts 3,043 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Baulkham Hills - East is approximately 25,291 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 565 people (2.3%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 24,726 residents. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 25,268 from June 2025 alongside 65 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level yields a density of 3,043 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile of all national areas analysed by AreaSearch. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 95.1% of the total population gains recently.
AreaSearch employs projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia for each SA2, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are utilised. Age cohort growth rates derived from these sources are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest that population growth will rank slightly below the national median, with the locality projected to add 2,963 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 11.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
388 new dwellings have been approved in Baulkham Hills - East over the past five years, an average of 77 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 63 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 63% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 78, broadly in line with 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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Baulkham Hills - East has recorded an annual average of approximately 77 new dwelling approvals, resulting in a total of 388 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 72 approvals registered. Given that only 0.6 people moved to the locality for every new home built over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), construction activity is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand, providing purchasers with greater choice and supporting population growth that may outpace current projections, with new homes constructed at an average value of $405,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $50.5 million this financial year, pointing to strong local business investment. Development activity in Baulkham Hills - East is considerably lower than the broader Greater Sydney region (standing 67.0% below the regional average per capita). This low supply of new housing typically supports demand and valuations for pre-existing properties. This rate is similarly below the national benchmark, reflecting a mature local market and indicating possible planning or zoning constraints. Newly approved construction consists of 63.0% detached dwellings and 37.0% medium and high-density housing, with a shifting combination of townhouses and apartments offering choices across various price points, from family properties to more affordable compact options. Representing approximately 271 people per approval, Baulkham Hills - East is characterized as a low density area. Looking ahead, the population of Baulkham Hills - East is projected to expand by 2,940 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Current levels of construction appear to align with future needs, supporting stable market conditions without generating notable price pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Baulkham Hills - East
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AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Baulkham Hills - East, worth an estimated $208 million. A further 122 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $69.4 billion. 42 are already under construction and 60 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by changes to infrastructure, development projects, and planning policies. AreaSearch has identified 16 key projects expected to influence the area. Notable developments include Bellevue Residences, the 12-14 Hill Street Mixed Use Development, the 2-4 Old Northern Road Mixed-Use Development, and the 10-16 Seven Hills Road Residential Development, with specific details on the most relevant projects provided below.
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12-14 Hill Street Mixed Use Development
A 6-storey shop top housing development in Baulkham Hills comprising three commercial tenancies (347.62 sq m) and 31 residential apartments (3x1 bedroom, 23x2 bedroom, 5x3 bedroom). The exterior features face brick, sandstone and exposed concrete feature walls with aluminium pergola structure and sliding horizontal/vertical privacy screens. Includes 3 levels of basement parking for 74 vehicles (13 commercial, 48 residential, 13 visitor spaces) and 213.39 sq m of deep soil landscaping. A Construction Certificate was issued in February 2025 for Stage 1 foundation works including site establishment, bulk excavation, shoring, piling, capping, basement drainage, and concrete structural elements up to and including the ground floor slab.
Jenner Street Mixed Use Development
Proposed mixed-use redevelopment of The Hills District Bowling Club site, featuring 196 residential apartments, 32 seniors living units, club and recreation facilities, and retail spaces in buildings up to 18 storeys. The project aimed to enhance community facilities but was refused in 2023 due to concerns over traffic, height, and strategic alignment.
2-4 Old Northern Road Mixed-Use Development
An approved 8-storey mixed-use development comprising 44 residential apartments across levels 2-7, ground floor and level 1 retail and commercial tenancies, and 4 levels of basement car parking providing 137 spaces. The 29-metre mid-rise building includes outdoor entertaining areas and a rooftop terrace. A Section 4.55(2) modification to the original development approval (DA 2332/2018/HA) was lodged with The Hills Shire Council in December 2019. The project remains in pre-construction as of 2026.
10-16 Seven Hills Road Residential Development
A residential development project recently expanded to comprise 118 apartments across a tiered 4 to 8-storey building. The proposal includes 19 dedicated affordable housing units and three levels of basement parking. Designed by Integrated Design Group for FAL Group, the project revitalizes a 3,944 sqm site near the Baulkham Hills Town Centre following a successful LEP amendment to increase building height and floor space ratio.
Hills District Bowling Club Redevelopment
The Hills District Bowling Club (The Hills Club) proposed an 18-storey mixed-use redevelopment on its 1.34ha site in Baulkham Hills, comprising up to 196 apartments, 32 senior-living units, a new 3,100sqm clubhouse retaining at least two playing greens, and 152sqm of commercial and retail space. After three submissions to Hills Shire Council and a subsequent rezoning review, the Sydney Central City Planning Panel refused the proposal on 17 March 2023 on grounds of inconsistency with the Local Strategic Planning Statement regarding traffic and transport issues in Baulkham Hills Town Centre.No revised proposal has been lodged as of 2025.
Norwest City
A $3 billion+ masterplanned transformation by Mulpha, evolving the 377-hectare Norwest Business Park into a smart city and innovation hub. Stage 1 of Norwest Quarter (Banksia and Lacebark) was completed in December 2025, delivering 196 net-zero ready apartments with retail opening in Q2 2026. The $2.14 billion Norwest Marketown redevelopment received planning approval in September 2025 to create a mixed-use town center. The precinct features 46 hectares of open space and LoRaWAN smart infrastructure, targeting 60,000 workers by the 2040s.
Max Ruddock Reserve Amenities Building and Viewing Platform
Construction is progressing on a new double-storey amenities building and viewing platform at Max Ruddock Reserve. The project replaces the ageing sports amenities with accessible toilets and change rooms, storage, office space, a kiosk, field-level spectator areas, improved accessible connections and a roof terrace viewing platform. Council's February 2026 update reported completion of the first-floor slab, blockwork, load-bearing walls, concrete stairs and seating, with internal works scheduled to follow. Completion is anticipated in mid-2027, weather permitting.
Levande Hills Showground Retirement Village
Construction is underway on Levande Hills Showground, a premium retirement community comprising 217 independent living apartments across five mid-rise buildings in the Hills Showground precinct, adjacent to the Hills Showground Metro Station in Castle Hill. Delivered by Hindmarsh Construction and designed by CHROFI and Turf Design Studio, the development features one, two and three-bedroom apartments including penthouses, centred around a landscaped courtyard and clubhouse with bar and dining, indoor heated pool, gold-class cinema, residents workshop and games room, hair salon and neighbourhood shop.The project is being delivered in three stages, with Stage 1 (two buildings and the clubhouse) anticipated for completion in mid-2027.
13,166 residents of Baulkham Hills - East are employed, from a labour force of 13,717. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 68.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 20,649, 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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Baulkham Hills - East is characterized by a highly qualified resident workforce with a strong concentration in professional services, an unemployment rate of 4.0%, and stable employment conditions over the past year. In March 2026, there were 13,166 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 0.1% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and a workforce participation rate generally aligned with Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census records indicate that a high 53.5% of residents worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
The area exhibits a distinct concentration in finance & insurance, with an employment share that is 1.3 times the regional rate. Conversely, the accommodation & food sector is under-represented, employing just 4.1% of the Baulkham Hills - East workforce compared to 5.8% across Greater Sydney. This highly residential locality appears to provide sparse local job opportunities, as demonstrated by the comparison of Census working population to resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, during the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 0.2% and the labour force contracted by 0.2%, which led to a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment. This pattern differs from Greater Sydney, where employment expanded by 1.9%, the labour force increased by 1.9%, and unemployment saw a minor decline. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends in Baulkham Hills - East. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, are mapped to the local industry mix to estimate growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of growth vary considerably by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the employment structure of Baulkham Hills - East suggests local employment will rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population growth projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Baulkham Hills - East is $2,389 a week (about $124,000 a year), with median personal income at $974 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,336 a year against an average of $85,146. 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 median taxpayer income in the Baulkham Hills - East SA2 stands at $66,336, with an average of $85,146, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These statistics rank among the highest nationally, exceeding the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $73,182 (median) and $93,933 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Baulkham Hills - East are highly ranked, falling between the 76th and 87th percentiles nationwide.
Income distribution statistics show that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common, containing 31.8% of residents (8,042 people), which is consistent with metropolitan trends where 30.9% of the population falls into this category. Financial strength is also demonstrated by the 38.7% of households earning high weekly incomes above $3,000, which supports strong local spending power. High housing costs account for 16.2% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income levels in the 85th percentile, and the SEIFA income index ranks the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Baulkham Hills - East had 8,316 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 15% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $510 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census shows that the housing stock in Baulkham Hills - East consisted of 67.8% houses and 32.2% other housing types (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Baulkham Hills - East was higher than the Sydney metropolitan rate at 31.5%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (42.8%) or rented (25.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $510, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Baulkham Hills - East are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Baulkham Hills - East counted 8,316 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 17% 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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Family households represent the vast majority of homes at 80.9%, consisting of couples with children at 47.2%, couples without children at 22.9%, and single parent households at 10.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.1%, which includes single person households at 17.3% and group households at 1.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.8% of adults in Baulkham Hills - East hold a university qualification, including 27.9% with a bachelor degree and 14.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 15.3% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 4,440 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,123 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 qualification levels in Baulkham Hills - East are notably higher than regional and national benchmarks, with 44.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This high concentration of educational credentials positions the workforce well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (14.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Technical and vocational skills are also well represented, with 26.1% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (15.3%).
Participation in education is high in the area, with 31.0% of the population currently enrolled in a course of study. This group includes 11.9% in primary school, 7.5% in high school, and 5.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Baulkham Hills - East reaches 181 stops on 120 routes, timetabled for about 8,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 Baulkham Hills - East include 181 active transit stops, comprising a network of bus routes. These stops are served by 120 separate routes, which combine to support 8,592 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 145 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 83% and buses accounting for 9%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars per dwelling, which is above the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents, 53.5%, worked from home according to 2021 Census records, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Service frequency averages 1,227 trips per day across the network, which represents approximately 47 weekly trips per transit stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the centre of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.9% of residents in Baulkham Hills - East report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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 demonstrate positive trends for Baulkham Hills - East residents, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing outcomes that align with national averages. The prevalence of common health problems is low among both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 62% of the population (15,579 people) covered, compared to a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical diagnoses recorded in the area were arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.1% and 5.7% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 75.9% of the population reported no long-term health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 16.7% of the local population (4,213 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health outcomes for seniors are positive, with national comparative rankings matching those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.8% of Baulkham Hills - East residents were born overseas and 43.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (17.1%) and English (17.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Baulkham Hills - East is characterized by a high degree of cultural diversity, with 42.8% of the population born outside Australia and 43.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 50.0% of residents. The most significant divergence from regional patterns is in Hinduism, which represents 8.6% of the population, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Analysis of ancestral backgrounds reveals that the three most common groups in Baulkham Hills - East are Australian at 17.1%, English at 17.0%, and Chinese at 14.2%, which is higher than the metropolitan average of 8.4%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Korean ancestry representing 3.0% of the population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Indian ancestry at 7.3% (compared to 3.6%), and Lebanese ancestry at 1.8% (compared to 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Baulkham Hills - East is 39. 21.9% 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 median age of 39 in Baulkham Hills - East is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. The 5 - 14 age group is over-represented locally at 15.0% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 cohort is under-represented at 9.7%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 15 to 24 age bracket increased from 10.1% to 12.2% of the population. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort declined from 18.2% to 17.1% and the 0 to 4 age group fell from 6.3% to 5.2%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest shifts in local demographics, led by a 124% increase in the 85+ cohort (adding 773 people) to reach 1,396 from 622. Aging trends continue with residents aged 65 and older representing 51% of projected growth, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Baulkham Hills - East
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 7 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 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 65 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (24,726 at the 2021 Census → 25,291 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 (115011290). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.