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The median house price in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg is $1.30m, with units at $678k. House values have moved 8.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg has an estimated 17,339 residents, up from 17,154 at the 2021 Census — a change of 185 people, or 1.1%. That puts 3,341 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 resident count of Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg stands at approximately 17,339 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 185 individuals (1.1%) relative to the 17,154 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 17,333 combined with 24 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 3,340 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quarter of all places evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch.
Throughout the previous ten years, Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg has shown stable development with a compound annual growth rate of 0.5%, tracking ahead of the broader SA3. This population rise was mostly fueled by arrivals from overseas, which made up roughly 75.9% of the total demographic growth in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2. For any SA2s lacking this coverage, projections compiled by the NSW State Government in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are substituted. The age bracket growth rates derived from these sources are also applied to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts indicate that the area will achieve growth higher than the median of locations analyzed by AreaSearch, with an expected gain of 3,381 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, amounting to a total increase of 19.5% over the 16 years.
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223 new dwellings have been approved in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 74, running ahead of 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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Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg has seen municipal consent granted for approximately 44 residential dwellings annually, representing 223 total homes over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 68 approvals have been registered. Because the constructed dwellings added only 0.2 new residents per home on average during the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand, providing purchasers with greater selectability and opening the door for population gains that may outpace current predictions, while newly built homes carry a mean value of $237,000—below the wider region's standard—pointing to more budget-friendly choices for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $6.1 million this financial year, emphasizing the predominantly residential nature of the neighborhood. In comparison to Greater Sydney, the volume of building approvals per capita in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg is only about 56%, placing it in the 34th percentile among all locations analyzed across the country, which translates to a tighter pool of options for buyers and helps sustain demand for established properties. This rate is similarly below the nationwide benchmark, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential constraints on new building activity. Current construction permits are comprised of 94.0% detached homes and 6.0% medium and high-density developments, maintaining the suburban feel of the area with a focus on single-family homes that attract buyers seeking extra space. With a ratio of roughly 470 people per residential permit, Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg represents a fully established market. Long-term projections indicate that Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg will gain 3,374 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. At the current pace of development, the delivery of new housing may find it difficult to keep up with this population increase, which could intensify competition among buyers and put upward pressure on property prices.
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Development applications around Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg
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AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg, worth an estimated $2.27 billion. A further 28 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.9 billion. 13 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans education & training, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and municipal planning strategies. In total, AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that are anticipated to influence the area. Prominent initiatives include Canvas at Bonnyrigg, Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas), Bonnyrigg Town Hub Precinct (Stages 12-13), and the general Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal, with the detailed list highlighting the most significant works.
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Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas)
An essential phase of the $400 million Bonnyrigg Estate redevelopment (stages 8 to 11) known as the Humphries Precinct. This masterplanned community, branded as Canvas, is transforming the former social housing estate into a mixed-tenure precinct with 210 private land lots and 65 social housing units managed by SGCH. The project includes the new Junior Play Park, extensions to Bishop Crescent, and enhanced road connectivity to the Bonnyrigg town hub. Current progress includes civil works and the final release of land lots to the private market.
Bonnyrigg Town Hub Precinct (Stages 12-13)
A key phase of the 30-year Bonnyrigg Renewal, Stages 12 and 13 focus on the Town Hub Precinct. The project involves the delivery of approximately 600 new homes in a mixed-tenure model, including 185 social housing units. Infrastructure works include a new link road between Bonnyrigg Avenue and Tarlington Parade, a 9,000sqm junior play park, and super lots for future mid-rise apartment buildings (up to six storeys) and townhouses. Construction of the link road and site preparation commenced in early 2026.
Canvas at Bonnyrigg
Canvas is a masterplanned community within the 81-hectare Bonnyrigg Estate renewal (Stages 8-11), delivering 210 private land lots and 65 new social housing dwellings. The precinct features a landmark 9,000sqm junior play park with a basketball court, picnic areas, and bike loops. As of May 2026, the project is in the final stages of subdivision and home construction, with the final land release nearly sold out. The development is a partnership between Traders In Purple and Homes NSW to revitalize the area with new roads and high-quality residential infrastructure.
Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal
Major 18-stage urban renewal project transforming the former 81 hectare Bonnyrigg public housing estate into a mixed-tenure community. The approved masterplan delivers 2,998 dwellings including around 900 social housing homes, new parks, roads, community facilities and 13 hectares of open space. Construction is progressing through Stages 8 to 11 with Traders In Purple delivering the Canvas precinct, while planning and early works continue for Stages 12 and 13 near the town centre.
Edensor Park Public Preschool
A new public preschool co-located with Edensor Park Public School, part of the NSW Government's $769 million program to deliver 100 new public preschools by 2027. It will provide up to 40 places for children in the year before school, featuring two purpose-designed rooms, a quality outdoor play area, and administration, amenities and staff facilities. Construction is now underway, with groundworks, the retaining wall, concrete stairs and pathways completed. The building's slab, frame, roof, windows, doors and exterior walls are the next stages of works.
Kinara Place
Kinara Place is a 112 million AUD mixed-use urban renewal project in Villawood, delivered by Traders In Purple in partnership with Homes NSW. The 1.5-hectare development will provide up to 400 new homes, including 55 social dwellings and key worker housing. The precinct includes over 3000sqm of public open space and nearly 5000sqm of retail, commercial, and community space, featuring a new supermarket, medical centre, and childcare facilities.
Bonnyrigg Plaza Revitalisation Project
Revitalisation project completed in late 2018/early 2019 to modernise the 30-year-old shopping centre. The works included upgrading the food and retail offerings, creating a new food market hall and fresh food precinct, adding new food and beverage tenancies, reconfiguring existing spaces, and adding an alfresco dining area.
Bonnyrigg Heights Estate - The Outlook Release
The Outlook Release was the final stage of Landcom's involvement in the Bonnyrigg Heights master-planned community (part of the larger Bonnyrigg Renewal Project). It featured premium elevated lots with views across Western Sydney. Landcom completed its part of the overall renewal project, including a community centre (The Hub @ Bonnyrigg (Dhanawi)), which opened in February 2023. Subsequent stages of the Bonnyrigg Renewal are being managed by other partners like Homes NSW/LAHC and Traders In Purple.
7,877 residents of Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg are employed, from a labour force of 8,377. Unemployment sits at 6.0%, with participation at 57.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,402, about 83% 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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Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg has a workforce characterized by practical qualifications, showing a strong presence in industrial and manufacturing fields, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.0% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 4.5%. As of March 2026, there are 7,877 employed locals, though the unemployment rate sits 1.8% above the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, and labor participation remains low at 57.9% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a notable 28.4% of employed residents performed their duties from home, although this figure should be interpreted in the context of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The local resident workforce is heavily concentrated in the fields of manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Specialization in manufacturing is particularly prominent, showing a share of employment that is 2.3 times the regional average. By contrast, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for only 5.5% of jobs compared to the regional benchmark of 11.5%. This heavily residential neighborhood appears to offer few local jobs, as highlighted by the mismatch between the Census working population and the resident workforce. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12-month timeframe, the count of employed persons expanded by 4.5% while the total labor force grew by 5.0%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same interval, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% increase in the labor force, accompanied by a minor reduction in the unemployment rate. Future occupational demand trends in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg can be interpreted through national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local job profile to estimate potential trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these national industry trends against the local employment composition suggests that local employment would expand by 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (note that this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population growth dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg is $1,571 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $513 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,589 a year against an average of $57,561. 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 postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg SA2 recorded a median income of $50,589 and a mean income of $57,561. These figures sit below the national benchmarks and compare to median and mean incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 throughout Greater Sydney. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $55,810 for the median and $63,501 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census highlights that individual weekly earnings reside at the 4th percentile ($513), whereas household incomes rank higher at the 39th percentile.
Looking at the income distribution, the largest segment consists of 31.3% of residents (5,427 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns closely with the broader region where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Household budgets are under significant pressure, with only 81.4% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 37th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg had 4,862 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 4% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 25.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg at the time of the last Census consisted of 82.8% standalone houses and 17.2% alternative housing types like townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings in the Sydney metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg were considerably higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 32.2%, while the remaining properties were held under a mortgage (33.1%) or rented (34.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was lower than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $400 compared to $470 across Sydney metro.
At a national level, mortgage costs in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent payments are also higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg counted 4,862 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.3 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 85.7%, which includes couples with children at 44.6%, couples without children at 17.7%, and single parent households at 21.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.3%, with single-person households representing 13.3% and shared group households making up 1.1%. The average household size of 3.3 people is higher than the Greater Sydney norm of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.9% of adults in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg hold a university qualification, including 13.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.2% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 5,852 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 995 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 local community experiences educational gaps, with the proportion of residents holding a university degree (16.9%) sitting well below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%. This highlights a clear area for targeted educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 0.7%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 25.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (16.2%). The level of enrolment in studies is quite high, with 31.9% of the local population currently engaged in formal learning.
This rate includes 10.2% attending high schools, 9.8% in primary schools, and 6.0% enrolled in higher education institutions.
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Public transport in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg reaches 126 stops on 70 routes, timetabled for about 4,300 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 1.7 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 transit analysis indicates there are 126 active passenger stops in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg, which are served by buses. These stops accommodate 70 distinct routes that together deliver 4,269 passenger trips each week. Transit access is classified as excellent, with typical resident dwellings situated 135 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential character of the neighborhood, most workers travel out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 88%, followed by trains at 6%. Household car ownership averages 1.7 vehicles per home, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of 28.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules. Weekly timetables show an average of 609 daily trips across the transit network, translating to approximately 33 passenger services per week for each stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.6% of residents in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg report no long-term health condition. 8.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators demonstrate favorable trends for the population of Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg, with AreaSearch's review of mortality statistics and medical diagnoses showing outcomes that align closely with national averages, alongside low rates of common illnesses across youth and senior cohorts, though the proportion of residents with private health insurance is particularly low at about 48% of the population (~8,253 people). This is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Diabetes and arthritis represent the most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality, affecting 6.6 and 6.0% of the population, respectively, while 75.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents under the age of 65 experience health outcomes that are better than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 18.3% of the local population (3,173 people), which exceeds the 15.5% share observed in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for this older cohort are above average, with their national standings matching the performance of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
55.9% of Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg residents were born overseas and 73.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (20.2%) and Chinese (12.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg ranks among the most culturally diverse localities in the nation, with 55.9% of residents born outside Australia and 73.8% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 49.1% of the local population. The most distinctive religious concentration is Buddhism, which is practiced by 26.9% of residents, representing a major divergence from the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the three largest groups in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg are categorized as Other at 31.1% (substantially higher than the regional average of 16.0%), Vietnamese at 20.2% (substantially higher than the regional average of 1.8%), and Chinese at 12.0%.
Significant variations are also seen in other groups, with Serbian representing 4.0% of the population compared to 0.5% regionally, Spanish at 0.9% compared to 0.6%, and Samoan at 1.2% compared to 0.5% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg is 38. 29.6% 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 median age of 38 years in Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and matches the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a larger share of residents aged 65 - 74 (11.3%) but a smaller proportion of people aged 35 - 44 (11.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 3.7% to 5.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 14.6% to 16.1%. By contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.8% to 11.4%, and the 5 to 14 age group declined from 13.3% to 12.0%.
By 2041, major demographic shifts are anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 cohort which is expected to expand by 97% (941 people) to reach 1,911 from 969. This aging shift is dominant, with individuals aged 65+ making up 55% of the projected growth, while the 55 to 64 group is expected to grow by a modest 2%, adding just 38 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bonnyrigg Heights - Bonnyrigg
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) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| 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 | Aug 2026 this month all 10 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 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) | Aug 2026 this 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 — 24 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,154 at the 2021 Census → 17,339 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 (127021509). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.