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The median house price in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury is $1.52m, with units at $997k. House values have moved 7.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Bossley Park - Abbotsbury has an estimated 19,662 residents, down from 19,690 at the 2021 Census. That puts 2,068 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, Bossley Park - Abbotsbury has a residency of approximately 19,662 individuals in May 2026. This represents a contraction of 28 residents (0.1%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 19,690 individuals. This shift is calculated using June 2025 ABS estimated resident population statistics of 19,639 and 33 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such population numbers translate to 2,067 persons per square kilometer, a density that exceeds the typical figure observed across locations analyzed nationally by AreaSearch. In contrast to the 0.1% contraction in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury since the census, the broader SA3 region grew by 2.0%, showing contrasting demographic trends.
The primary driver of local population gains recently was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 92.4% of the overall increase. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Anticipated growth rates by age bracket from these files are also applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts suggest the area will track in the lower quartile of statistical areas nationwide, with an projected increase of 12 residents to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total contraction of 0.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
443 new dwellings have been approved in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury over the past five years, an average of 88 a year. That is 4.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 72 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 58% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 46, well below 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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Approximately 88 residential building approvals are granted annually in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury, totaling 443 approvals over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 43 registered during FY-26 so far. Given the recent population decline, this rate of construction has been relatively sufficient, which benefits purchasers, with new residential projects carrying an average building cost of $366,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $53.8 million this financial year, indicating a high level of local business investment. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Bossley Park - Abbotsbury records a comparable per capita rate of construction, maintaining a balanced local market in line with nearby areas.
The pipeline of new builds consists of 58.0% standalone houses and 42.0% semi-detached options, with an expanding selection of townhouses and apartments offering choices across different price brackets, ranging from family residences to more economical compact spaces. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (where houses make up 93.0%), showing a reduction in vacant land suitable for development and reflecting changing lifestyle preferences and demand for diverse, affordable living formats. Averaging 344 people per approved dwelling, the region exhibits typical low density patterns. Given that the local population is projected to stabilize or decrease, Bossley Park - Abbotsbury is likely to experience less pressure on its housing stock, which could create favorable opportunities for home buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bossley Park - Abbotsbury, worth an estimated $2 billion. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $30.3 billion. 24 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 20 projects that are expected to impact the suburb. Notable examples include Prairievale Public Preschool, M7-M12 Integration Project, Club Marconi Seniors Living Development, and The Horsley Drive Upgrade, with the primary projects of interest listed below.
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M7-M12 Integration Project
A $1.7 billion road network upgrade in Western Sydney comprising three elements: M7 Motorway Widening (one additional lane each direction within the existing median for 26 kilometres between the M5 at Prestons and Richmond Road at Oakhurst/Glendenning); the M7-M12 Interchange (a direct motorway-to-motorway connection between the M7 and the new M12 Motorway, including seven new bridges); and the Elizabeth Drive Connection (upgrading approximately two kilometres of Elizabeth Drive and realigning Wallgrove and Cecil Roads to connect the M12 to the local road network).The project is being delivered by John Holland Group on behalf of WSO Co (a joint venture of Transurban, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and QIC). Construction commenced August 2023 with opening expected mid-2026, supporting the Western Sydney International Airport, Aerotropolis and surrounding growth areas.
Edensor Park Public Preschool
New public preschool being built at Edensor Park Public School as part of the NSW Government's $769 million program to deliver 100 new public preschools co-located with public primary schools. Construction is underway, with the retaining wall, concrete stairs and pathways completed. The facility will feature two preschool rooms, an outdoor play area and administration, amenities and staff kitchen space, accommodating up to 40 children per day. Completion is forecast for Day 1, Term 1 2027.
Prairievale Public Preschool
New co-located public preschool being delivered at Prairievale Public School as part of the NSW Government's 100 Public Preschools program. The project will provide 2 preschool rooms, an outdoor play area, administration and support spaces for up to 40 children per day. Planning approval remains in progress, with construction expected to commence following approval and completion targeted for Day 1 Term 1, 2027.
The Horsley Drive Upgrade
Upgrade of The Horsley Drive between the M7 Motorway and Cowpasture Road to a four-lane divided road (two lanes each way) with wide central median for future provision of six lanes. Includes an extra eastbound lane from west of Ferrers Road to Cowpasture Road, a shared pedestrian and cyclist path, intersection upgrades at Ferrers Road and Cowpasture Road (replacing the roundabout with traffic lights). The project is being delivered in stages, with Stage 1 focusing on the 600 m section at the M7 Motorway/Wallgrove Road intersection.Aims to improve traffic flow, safety, and freight efficiency in Western Sydney.
Club Marconi Seniors Living Development
Approved development of 93 resort-style Independent Living Units for seniors at the Club Marconi site in Bossley Park. The project followed a Site Compatibility Certificate approved in August 2020 and a Development Application through Fairfield City Council, which proceeded through a Land and Environment Court appeal in early 2022 before being approved. The approved scheme comprises 93 apartments (52 x two-bedroom, 23 x 2.5-bedroom, 17 x three-bedroom and 1 x large three-bedroom unit), a new two-level members undercover carpark for 637 spaces, and 125 secure resident parking spaces with lift access to apartment floors.Plans include extensive landscaping fronting Prairie Vale Road and Restwell Road, with scope for an in-house restaurant and allied health services for residents.
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.
Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment
The $630 million upgrade includes a new multi-storey clinical services building featuring an expanded Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Medical Imaging, and new operating theatres. Early works involving the expansion of ground-level car parking commenced in March 2026, with a new five-storey car park also planned to support increased campus capacity.
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.
9,063 residents of Bossley Park - Abbotsbury are employed, from a labour force of 9,558. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 58.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,810, about 80% 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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Bossley Park - Abbotsbury is characterized by a skilled resident workforce with a strong presence in industrial and manufacturing fields, an unemployment rate of 5.2%, and an estimated 5.4% expansion in employment over the past year. In March 2026, 9,063 local residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 1.1% higher than the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney, and the participation rate of 58.0% was notably lower than the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census records show that a significant 36.0% of the working population operated from home, though this was likely affected by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The top employment sectors for residents are retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction. The workforce is highly concentrated in manufacturing, where employment is 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 6.3% of local employment, compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. This residential suburb appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of residents who work locally against the total working resident population. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 5.4% and the workforce expanded by 5.0%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and workforce growth of 1.9%, with a minor decrease in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand patterns in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Mapping these sectoral projections onto the local workforce profile suggests employment in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury could expand by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury is $1,739 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $559 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,666 a year against an average of $65,190. 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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In the Bossley Park - Abbotsbury SA2, the median taxpayer income stands at $52,666 with an average of $65,190, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. These figures sit slightly below the national averages, contrasting with the median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $58,101 for median and $71,918 for average incomes as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes sit at the 7th percentile ($559 weekly), whereas household incomes rank higher at the 49th percentile.
The weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 30.6% of residents (6,016 people), which is very close to the regional rate of 30.9%. Affordability pressures are notable, with residents retaining 83.4% of their income, placing the area at the 49th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bossley Park - Abbotsbury had 5,678 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 2% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 27.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury at the time of the latest Census consisted of 92.9% separate houses and 7.2% other housing types (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% other housing types. Home ownership was much higher than the Sydney metro average at 40.8%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (32.4%) or rented (26.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was significantly below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $470, identical to the Sydney metro average of $470.
Compared to national statistics, the area's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bossley Park - Abbotsbury counted 5,678 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.3 people each. 50% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 85.9%, consisting of couples with children at 49.8%, couples without children at 20.7%, and single parent households at 13.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 14.1%, which is dominated by lone person households at 13.0% and group households at 1.1%. The area has a median household size of 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.5% of adults in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury hold a university qualification, including 14.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 18.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,506 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 951 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 suburb displays lower rates of tertiary qualifications, with university graduates (18.5%) sitting well below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear gap and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 28.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (18.7%). Enrolment rates are high in the area, with 30.1% of the population currently undertaking formal studies.
This group includes 9.3% in primary schools, 9.3% in secondary schools, and 5.4% studying at tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury reaches 122 stops on 69 routes, timetabled for about 3,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 includes 122 active bus stops situated within Bossley Park - Abbotsbury. These stops accommodate 69 unique routes, which combine to deliver 3,565 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as excellent, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 164 meters. Since the area is mostly residential, many residents travel outside the suburb for work, with private cars being the main transport mode for 92% of workers. Car ownership stands at 1.8 vehicles per household, which is higher than the metropolitan average. A significant 36.0% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Across all routes, service frequency averages 509 runs daily, representing about 29 weekly trips per bus stop. The associated map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
73.2% of residents in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury report no long-term health condition. 9.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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 point to generally positive trends for residents of Bossley Park - Abbotsbury, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and health metrics tracking close to national benchmarks, showing a low prevalence of common conditions among the general population, although rates are higher than the national average in older, vulnerable age groups. Private health insurance coverage is slightly below the SA2 average at approximately 52% of the population (~10,204 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and diabetes represent the most frequent medical conditions, affecting 8.0% and 6.6% of the population respectively, while 73.2% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population is healthy, showing low rates of chronic illness. The area has 21.6% of its population aged 65 and over (4,254 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Older residents experience some health difficulties, though they rank lower nationally than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.4% of Bossley Park - Abbotsbury residents were born overseas and 63.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Italian (12.2%) and Australian (9.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bossley Park - Abbotsbury ranks among the most multicultural communities nationwide, with 52.4% of residents born outside Australia and 63.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, adhered to by 79.3% of the local population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury are Other, making up 39.7% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Italian at 12.2%, which is significantly above the regional average of 3.4%, and Australian at 9.3%, which is much lower than the regional average of 17.8%.
There are also distinct differences in other ancestral groups, with Croatian representing 2.9% of the population (compared to 0.7% regionally), Spanish at 1.8% (compared to 0.6%), and Serbian at 1.2% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bossley Park - Abbotsbury is 41. 26.6% 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 41 years in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury is older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38. In comparison to Greater Sydney, the 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 12.2%, while the 25 - 34 cohort is under-represented at 10.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 13.9% to 15.7%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 5.3% to 6.8%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 14.6% to 12.8%. Projections suggest the local age structure will change considerably by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort growing fastest by 45%, adding 601 people to reach 1,940.
Population aging is evident as those aged 65 and older account for 96% of the projected growth, while declines are expected for the 25 to 34 and 55 to 64 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bossley Park - Abbotsbury
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 5 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 — 33 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,690 at the 2021 Census → 19,662 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 (127021510). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.