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The median house price in Baulkham Hills - East is $1.93m, with units at $955k. House values have moved 3.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Baulkham Hills - East has an estimated 25,288 residents, up from 24,726 at the 2021 Census — a change of 562 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Baulkham Hills - East stands at approximately 25,288 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 562 people (2.3%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 24,726 people. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 25,268 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 71 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With a density of 3,043 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the top quartile among nationwide areas evaluated by AreaSearch. Inbound international migration served as the principal catalyst for local population expansion, generating roughly 95.1% of recent net additions.
Projections published jointly by the ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 regions, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (using 2021 as a baseline) wherever gaps exist. Age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are likewise mapped onto all territories for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Over the coming years, demographic expansion is anticipated to track slightly under the national median, with the locality projected to add 2,878 persons to 2041 relative to current annual ERP benchmarks, representing an overall rise of 11.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
394 new dwellings have been approved in Baulkham Hills - East over the past five years, an average of 78 a year. That is 3.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 79 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 63% 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 Baulkham Hills - East have tracked at roughly 78 new homes annually, amounting to 394 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. With an intake averaging merely 0.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), additions to housing stock are keeping pace with or outpacing demand, expanding choices for purchasers and creating scope for demographic growth beyond baseline forecasts, with newly built homes carrying an average construction cost of $513,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $50.5 million during the ongoing financial year, pointing to robust commercial development in the vicinity.
Residential building activity across Baulkham Hills - East is substantially subdued relative to Greater Sydney, tracking 70.0% below the broader metropolitan per-capita rate. This constrained pipeline of additions tends to reinforce values and demand for existing properties. Construction volumes also sit below national benchmarks, highlighting the established nature of the suburb alongside potential planning controls. Detached houses account for 63.0% of newly consented residential buildings while attached dwellings make up 37.0%, offering an evolving blend of apartments and townhouses that cater to diverse budgets, ranging from compact, cost-effective options to standalone family residences. Averaging roughly 303 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood exhibits the hallmarks of a low-density suburban enclave. Looking forward, demographic projections point to an expansion of 2,858 residents in Baulkham Hills - East through to 2041 (benchmarked against the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). Provided current building volumes persist, the ongoing delivery of residential dwellings should readily absorb demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially facilitating population expansion beyond baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Baulkham Hills - East
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Baulkham Hills - East, worth an estimated $208 million. A further 139 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $71.6 billion. 44 are already under construction and 73 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and strategic urban planning exert a fundamental influence over local community performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 16 projects poised to influence the immediate area. Prominent among these undertakings are the 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 key details provided below for the most significant schemes.
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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.
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
Mixed-use redevelopment concept for The Hills District Bowling Club site, featuring up to 196 residential apartments, 32 seniors living units, a new clubhouse retaining at least two bowling greens, and retail/commercial space in buildings up to 18 storeys. The rezoning was refused by the Sydney Central City Planning Panel in 2023 after Hills Shire Council raised concerns over traffic, height and strategic alignment. The club's Project Delivery Agreement with developer THBC Residences (Arden Group), which required an approved DA by 26 May 2025, was terminated by the club on 28 May 2025 after Arden failed to meet that obligation.The site continues to operate as an active bowling and function club with no active development application as at mid-2026.
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.
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.
Winston Hills Mall Dining Precinct & Upgrade
Commercial alterations and additions to Winston Hills Mall comprising the creation of a new indoor and alfresco dining precinct, facade upgrades, improved pedestrian and car park connections, and associated infrastructure works. The revitalization aims to expand food and beverage offerings and modernize amenities for the local community.
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 67.9%. 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 20,646, 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 labor market in Baulkham Hills - East is characterized by high educational attainment, prominent participation in professional services sectors, an unemployment rate of 4.0%, and consistent stability across the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents total 13,166, with joblessness sitting 0.1% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney and labor force participation aligning closely with the metropolitan benchmark of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 53.5% of working locals operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic-era restrictions. The primary industries employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, alongside education & training.
A pronounced specialization is evident in finance & insurance, where local workforce representation reaches 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, accommodation & food services accounts for a comparatively modest 4.1% of employment, underperforming the 5.8% regional share. Given the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood, internal employment capacity remains limited based on the ratio of local workplace positions to resident workers recorded at the Census. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that local employment expanded by 0.2% over the 12-month period while the active workforce contracted by 0.2%, driving a 0.3 percentage points reduction in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney registered a 1.9% increase in employed persons, a 1.9% rise in its overall labor pool, and a minor dip in joblessness. Further perspectives on prospective labor demand across Baulkham Hills - East can be drawn from national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. These five- and ten-year industry forecasts have been aligned with the area's sectoral breakdown. Across the nation, total employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variations across different sectors. Applying these industry growth rates to the employment profile of Baulkham Hills - East indicates local employment gains of 7.0% over five years and 14.2% across ten years (representing an illustrative weighted projection that excludes localized demographic modeling).
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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According to the latest ATO tax statistics by postcode compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings throughout the Baulkham Hills - East SA2 place in the upper tiers nationwide, generating a median of $66,336 and an average of $85,146. These figures outpace the Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, present income levels are estimated at approximately $73,182 for the median and $93,933 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 reveals that personal, family, and household earnings all place between the 76th and 87th percentiles nationally.
The largest earnings band encompasses 31.8% of residents (8,041 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring metropolitan patterns where 30.9% sit within this bracket. A considerable 38.7% of individuals earn above $3,000/week, underlining substantial local purchasing power. While residential expenses absorb 16.2% of income, robust remuneration keeps disposable earnings at the 85th percentile, supporting an overall SEIFA income placement 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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According to the most recent Census, the housing inventory in Baulkham Hills - East was divided between 67.8% detached houses and 32.2% other residential forms (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative dwelling types), differing from the broader Sydney metro mix of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Baulkham Hills - East exceeded the metropolitan rate at 31.5%, while mortgaged homes accounted for 42.8% and tenanted properties comprised 25.6%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $2,600, higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while typical weekly rents reached $510 compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage obligations substantially exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and local rental figures sit well above the national median 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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Families constitute the vast majority of local domestic arrangements at 80.9% of all households, consisting of 47.2% couples with children, 22.9% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. The remaining 19.1% comprises non-family living arrangements, where lone person households represent 17.3% and group households make up 1.7%. At 2.9 people, the median household size sits above the Greater Sydney figure 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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The educational profile of Baulkham Hills - East exceeds broader state and national standards, with 44.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing university credentials, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This advanced qualification base provides a strong foundation for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education is likewise well represented, with 26.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (15.3%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). Engagement in formal study is substantial throughout the community, with 31.0% of the population actively enrolled in an educational program.
Broken down by tier, this encompasses 11.9% attending primary education, 7.5% participating in secondary education, and 5.3% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Baulkham Hills - East reaches 193 stops on 121 routes, timetabled for about 5,500 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 1.4 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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The local transit network in Baulkham Hills - East incorporates 193 active transport stops primarily served by bus routes. These locations are connected by 121 individual routes that generate 5,539 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is considered excellent, with typical walk distances averaging 144 meters to the nearest transport stop. Reflecting its residential status, commuting is largely outbound, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 83% of commuters, while 9% utilize bus services. Household vehicle availability averages 1.4 per dwelling, exceeding metropolitan norms. A notable 53.5% of workers carried out their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure subject to the context of pandemic restrictions.
Transit schedules deliver an average of 791 trips per day across the collective network, which translates to roughly 28 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest stops relative to the central point of the area.
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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General health metrics for Baulkham Hills - East reflect favorable well-being, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illnesses showing trends consistent with national standards, alongside a low incidence of widespread medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts. Moreover, private medical insurance coverage is remarkably prevalent, encompassing approximately 62% of the resident community (15,577 people), notably exceeding the national average of 55.7%. The two most prevalent health issues recorded across the area are arthritis and asthma, diagnosed in 6.1 and 5.7% of the populace respectively. Meanwhile, 75.9% of inhabitants reported no diagnosed long-term health conditions, outperforming the Greater Sydney proportion of 74.6%.
Older residents aged 65 and over constitute 16.0% of the demographic (4,051 people). Health outcomes across this senior cohort surpass typical standards, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader community.
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 displays a rich cultural tapestry, with 42.8% of the local population born overseas and 43.7% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 50.0% of residents. The most pronounced demographic concentration relative to broader benchmarks is found among followers of Hinduism, who comprise 8.6% of the local population compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Evaluating parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Baulkham Hills - East are Australian at 17.1%, English at 17.0%, and Chinese at 14.2%, with the latter tracking well above the Greater Sydney proportion of 8.4%.
Notable variations also emerge across other cultural backgrounds: Korean residents represent 3.0% locally (versus 1.1% across the region), Indian backgrounds account for 7.3% (versus 3.6%), and Lebanese ancestry comprises 1.8% (versus 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Baulkham Hills - East is 39. 22.2% 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 in Baulkham Hills - East aligns closely with metropolitan benchmarks, exhibiting a maximum divergence of 4.2 percentage points across the four broad demographic brackets compared to Greater Sydney. The median age is estimated at 39 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 2 years above the Greater Sydney figure of 37 at that time. Since the Census, the mature adult cohort aged 45 - 64 has expanded its share from 23.2% to an estimated 24.5%. By 2041, the most substantial demographic expansion is anticipated within the senior bracket (65+), projected to increase by 1,772 residents (44%) to reach 5,823, whereas early-to-mid career age brackets are expected to contract over this timeframe.
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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 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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 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 — 71 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (24,726 at the 2021 Census → 25,288 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 (115011290). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.