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This analysis uses ABS Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2) boundaries, which can materially differ from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) even when sharing similar names.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Blacktown - West is $1.19m, with units at $680k. House values have moved 7.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Blacktown - West has an estimated 18,012 residents, up from 17,141 at the 2021 Census — a change of 871 people, or 5.1%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 256 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 82.8% of that increase. That puts 3,849 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 count for Blacktown - West stands at roughly 18,012 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 871 people (5.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 17,141 people were enumerated. This updated figure is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 17,931 as of June 2025 alongside 256 validated new addresses established following the Census. Consequently, population density reaches 3,848 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest 10% of areas evaluated nationally by AreaSearch and underscoring intense competition for local land.
The locality's 5.1% expansion rate post-2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 area (4.3%), positioning it among regional growth leaders. The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 82.8% of recent net gains. SA2 geographic projections published in 2024 (anchored to a 2022 base year) by ABS/Geoscience Australia are utilised by AreaSearch, while NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 (using 2021 as a base year) are referenced for localities outside that dataset. Cohort-specific growth rates derived from these models are further applied across all territories for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, the region is slated for higher than median population growth compared to national benchmarks, with total residents projected to climb by 2,361 persons to 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, constituting an aggregate rise of 12.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
452 new dwellings have been approved in Blacktown - West over the past five years, an average of 90 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 90 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 64% 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 permits in Blacktown - West have tracked at approximately 90 dwellings per annum, totaling 452 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same span (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average influx of 1.2 new residents per year per approved dwelling indicates an equitable balance between supply and demand that underpins steady market dynamics. New residential projects carry an average construction value of $332,000, sitting below broader metropolitan levels and offering more attainable options for new buyers. Furthermore, non-residential approvals include $3.6 million in commercial development recorded this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential landscape.
Construction intensity in Blacktown - West sits 10.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period when measured against Greater Sydney, fostering purchasing opportunities while sustaining prevailing valuations. Of recent residential approvals, detached dwellings account for 64.0% while attached dwellings represent 36.0%, reflecting an expanding array of medium-density stock that accommodates diverse budgets, ranging from substantial family residences to compact options. Registering roughly 194 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood displays typical low density attributes. Demographic projections derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update indicate Blacktown - West is on track to add 2,280 residents through to 2041. Given prevailing building velocities, incoming residential supply appears well-positioned to satisfy future housing needs, preserving favorable conditions for prospective purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond current baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Blacktown - West
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Blacktown - West, worth an estimated $43 million. A further 97 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $33.5 billion. 21 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Civic infrastructure enhancements, strategic planning, and major capital investments play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 12 key projects anticipated to influence the locality, led by Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program - Blacktown LGA, St Maurice Village, Blacktown Quarter, and Dara Blacktown, with priority developments detailed below.
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Dara Blacktown
Contemporary five-level apartment development offering 67 affordable apartments including 1, 2 and 3 bedroom configurations with limited garden apartments featuring private courtyards. Located in the heart of Blacktown's transformation, just 100 metres from Blacktown Train Station and Westpoint Shopping Centre.
Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program - Blacktown LGA
A NSW Government funded portfolio of 14 transformational community infrastructure projects across the Blacktown local government area, totalling around 239 million dollars. The program (formerly known as WestInvest) is administered by the NSW Premier's Department and delivered by Blacktown City Council, with The APP Group engaged as program manager. Headline projects include the 77.2 million dollar Blacktown Aquatic Centre upgrade (new indoor 50 metre pool, indoor 25 metre learn-to-swim pool, refurbished outdoor 50 metre pool, gymnasium and cafe), the 40.6 million dollar Mount Druitt Swimming Centre Renewal, the 39.9 million dollar Blacktown City Arts and Cultural Centre, the 35.8 million dollar Seven Hills Portal Community Resource Hub, the 26.8 million dollar Revitalisation of Mount Druitt Hub, the 25.4 million dollar PCYC Mount Druitt Police and Community Youth Centre, the 19.5 million dollar First Nations Cultural Hub, plus reserve embellishments at Tallawong, Rosenthal Park and Ashley Brown Reserve North, local traffic and green space programs, and the refurbishment of Richard Johnson Anglican School Hall.Several projects are in design development with construction tendering through a five-year contractor panel established in 2025; major works including the Blacktown Aquatic Centre are scheduled to start in early 2026 with completion of headline projects through 2027 and 2028.
Blacktown Quarter
A $2.5 billion urban transformation of Blacktown CBD by Walker Corporation in partnership with Blacktown City Council. The precinct includes over 100,000 square meters of office space, the 100-bed Blacktown Private Hospital, a medical research institute, and education facilities. Following a community kick-off in April 2026, the project is progressing with preliminary works to create a walkable city heart featuring a rejuvenated public square and extensive green open spaces.
Blacktown Aquatic Centre Masterplan
Comprehensive masterplan for Blacktown Aquatic Centre redevelopment. Includes new pools, upgraded facilities, and community recreation spaces. Designed to serve growing Western Sydney population with modern aquatic facilities.
St Maurice Village
7-storey mixed-use development by St Maurice Aged Care Ltd comprising 60 residential aged care beds and 36 assisted and independent living units. Includes ground floor medical centre, cafe, wellness centre, and hair salon. Culturally specific services for the Coptic community with Arabic-speaking staff.
Popondetta Park Junior Soccer Amenities Upgrade
Upgrade of junior soccer amenities and clubhouse facilities at Popondetta Park by Blacktown City Council. The project delivers modern, female-friendly change rooms, accessible public toilets, referee amenities, and storage facilities to support grassroots community football. Construction is underway to enhance local sports infrastructure and participation.
Richmond Road Upgrade M7 to Townson Road
Major road upgrade widening 2.2km of Richmond Road to six lanes between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road, Marsden Park. Features include a new flyover bridge from the M7 Rooty Hill Road North off-ramp to Richmond Road northbound, a new concrete bridge over Bells Creek with pedestrian and bike path, intersection upgrades at three locations, and a 4-metre wide shared pedestrian and cycling path on the western side. Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments to ease congestion for over 89,000 daily vehicles and support growth in the North West Growth Area.Major construction commenced January 2026 with contractor Gamuda DTI joint venture.
LOGOS Eastern Creek Logistics Estate
A 26.7 hectare multi-tenant logistics estate delivering more than 95,000 sqm of premium warehouse and distribution space. Construction continues across multiple warehouse stages with recent occupation certificates, warehouse works, fit-out approvals and estate signage applications indicating progressive delivery through 2026.
9,572 residents of Blacktown - West are employed, from a labour force of 10,114. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 69.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,892, about 77% 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 Blacktown - West features a qualified workforce distributed across multiple industries, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 5.4% and an estimated 1.4% year-on-year employment growth. As of March 2026, employed residents total 9,572, the local jobless rate exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1% by 1.2%, and labor force participation matches the metropolitan figure of 68.9%. Census records indicate that 30.4% of working locals conducted their duties from home, though this figure reflects conditions during Covid-19 lockdowns. Locally residing workers are predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade.
Notably, transport, postal & warehousing shows strong concentration, with local representation reaching 2.1 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 6.0% of local jobs versus 11.5% regionally. As evidenced by the disparity between Census working population and resident counts, this primarily residential suburb offers comparatively few employment opportunities within its own boundaries. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM releases shows that over the twelve months leading to March 2026, the area achieved a 1.4% expansion in employment against a 1.3% rise in the overall labor pool, driving a 0.1 percentage points drop in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw both employment and labor force volumes rise by 1.9%, alongside a slight downward shift in joblessness. Further perspectives on labor demand are provided by national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Projected forward across five- and ten-year horizons against the neighborhood's industry profile, nationwide jobs are modeled to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, albeit with wide variations across industries. Weighting these sectoral paths against Blacktown - West's specific workforce suggests local employment increases of 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Blacktown - West is $1,857 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $749 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,940 a year against an average of $60,049. 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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Taxpayer income metrics compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 place Blacktown - West SA2 beneath national figures. Median taxable earnings stand at $52,940 while the mean sits at $60,049, compared against $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (mean) across Greater Sydney. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $58,403 (median) and $66,246 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 findings, local household earnings place at the 56th percentile ($1,857 weekly), whereas individual earnings sit at the 38th percentile.
Furthermore, 38.8% of the local population (6,988 individuals) falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring regional patterns where 30.9% occupy that bracket. While housing expenses absorb 17.8% of income, net disposable resources retain a 55th percentile ranking, positioning the neighborhood in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Blacktown - West had 5,303 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 7% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the local housing stock in Blacktown - West was dominated by separate houses at 77.6%, with attached properties, units, and other formats comprising 22.4%, contrasted with Sydney metro proportions of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 25.9%, slightly below the Sydney metro level, with 35.7% of properties held under a mortgage and 38.4% occupied by tenants. Typical monthly home loan payments were $2,100, notably below the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while weekly rents averaged $410 against the metropolitan benchmark of $470.
Relative to national figures, however, local mortgage commitments surpass the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and rents outpace the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blacktown - West counted 5,303 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,572 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the overwhelming majority of local households at 77.7%, comprising couples with children at 41.2%, couples without children at 21.8%, and single parent families at 12.8%. Non-family residences account for the remaining 22.3%, consisting of lone person households at 18.1% and group households at 4.3%. Typical household occupancy is 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.9% of adults in Blacktown - West hold a university qualification, including 20.0% with a bachelor degree and 8.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.6% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,955 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,008 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 Blacktown - West sits below broader metropolitan rates, with 29.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees against 38.0% across Greater Sydney, pointing to opportunities for further academic and professional upskilling. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 20.0%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 8.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training is well represented, with 29.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (18.6%). Student participation rates across the community are strong, with 32.2% of residents enrolled in formal study programs.
This demographic encompasses 9.6% attending primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Blacktown - West reaches 102 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 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 1.3 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 connectivity within Blacktown - West is supported by 102 active transport stops dedicated to bus services. These facilities are linked across 27 individual routes, delivering 1,520 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 143 meters to the nearest boarding point. As an outbound commuter suburb, private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 78%, followed by 12% by train and 6% by bus, with average vehicle ownership at 1.3 per dwelling. In addition, 30.4% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 217 trips per day across network routes, providing around 14 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping illustrates the 100 nearest stops relative to the area's geographic center.
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73.4% of residents in Blacktown - West report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 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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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges across Blacktown - West regarding mortality and chronic disease rates across both younger and older demographics, coupled with a constrained private health insurance coverage rate of roughly 49% of the total population (~8,807 people). This lags both the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 6.6 and 6.2% of residents, respectively, while 73.4% of locals reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes remain relatively stronger among the under-65 population. Residents aged 65 and over represent 14.3% of the community (2,582 people), tracking below the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Senior health indicators present ongoing challenges, generally aligning with wider national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
50.0% of Blacktown - West residents were born overseas and 53.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (15.1%) and English (13.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Blacktown - West, where 50.0% of the resident population was born overseas and 53.9% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, accounting for 51.3% of local residents. The most pronounced proportional divergence appears in Other religions, which make up 7.6% of the population, well above the 1.4% average across Greater Sydney. Examining parental country of birth reveals the primary ancestries in Blacktown - West to be Other at 24.7% (notably above the 16.0% regional benchmark), Australian at 15.1%, and English at 13.7% (trailing the 19.0% regional figure).
Significant proportional variations also emerge among specific communities: Filipino heritage stands at 7.1% (vs 2.0% regionally), Indian at 10.2% (vs 3.6%), and Maltese at 2.1% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blacktown - West is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 30.6% 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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The age distribution of Blacktown - West closely mirrors Greater Sydney, with maximum variance across cohorts limited to 1.2 percentage points. The median age remains at an estimated 35, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 2 years younger than the metropolitan median of 37 recorded at that time. Following the Census, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) grew from 31.3% to an estimated 32.7% of the populace. Through to 2041, the largest numerical expansion is projected among seniors and retirees (65+), who are forecast to increase by 1,182 residents (46%) to reach 3,765, while the young to middle aged cohort is expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Blacktown - West
8 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 8 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 2 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 256 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,141 at the 2021 Census → 18,012 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 (116011561). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.