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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Botany is $1.97m, with units at $940k. House values have moved 1.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Botany has an estimated 13,954 residents, up from 12,960 at the 2021 Census — a change of 994 people, or 7.7%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. 126 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 63.3% of that increase. That puts 4,068 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 evaluations by AreaSearch, Botany records a population of approximately 13,954 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 994 individuals (7.7%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 12,960 people. This demographic movement is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 13,941 as of June 2025 alongside 126 validated new addresses registered after the Census benchmark. With a population density of 4,068 persons per square kilometer, Botany ranks within the top 10% across all territories evaluated nationally by AreaSearch, placing local land at a high premium.
Outperforming both the broader state and the SA3 area (7.3%), Botany's 7.7% rate of expansion since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner. Incoming overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 63.3% of the net demographic additions over recent intervals. AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 locations lack coverage under this framework, SA2 projections issued by the NSW State Government in 2022 using 2021 as the base year are applied instead. Age cohort growth rates derived from these datasets are likewise utilized across all regions spanning the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, the suburb is slated for above-median growth relative to Australian statistical areas, with projections indicating an influx of 2,007 persons through to 2041 according to recent annual ERP statistics, which translates to a cumulative 14.3% expansion over the 16 years.
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177 new dwellings have been approved in Botany over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 14% 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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Dwelling consents across Botany have averaged roughly 35 units per annum, accumulating to 177 homes over the prior 5 financial years. With an inflow averaging 5.9 new residents per constructed dwelling annually across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local buyer demand outpaces new building output, typically driving up price levels and intensifying purchaser competition; concurrently, freshly built dwellings carry an average construction value of $592,000—slightly above regional averages—highlighting a commitment to higher-standard development. Commercial construction permits have also reached $20.6 million during this financial year, underscoring ongoing non-residential investment.
Residential building output in Botany is substantially subdued relative to Greater Sydney, sitting 66.0% below the regional per capita norm. Although building approvals have accelerated in recent quarters, restricted new supply generally bolsters valuations and strengthens demand for existing housing stock. Such volumes are also below the broader national average, pointing to the suburb's established footprint and potential urban planning bottlenecks. Higher-density formats dominate recent construction activity, with townhouses or apartments accounting for 86.0% and detached houses making up 14.0%. This emphasis delivers accessible price points catering to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors alike. A high ratio of approximately 686 people per dwelling approval reflects a thoroughly established urban area. Demographic projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Botany will expand by 1,994 residents by 2041. If residential construction remains at its prevailing pace, additions to the housing stock could fall short of resident inflows, likely elevating purchasing competition and providing sustained upward pressure on home prices.
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 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Botany, worth an estimated $5.25 billion. A further 118 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $40.6 billion. 32 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 economic momentum and community outcomes are strongly shaped by public works, large-scale projects, and planning frameworks. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 15 projects anticipated to influence Botany. Major developments of note include the Botany Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, F. Mayer Chalmers Crescent Commercial Masterplan, 573 Gardeners Road Mixed-Use Development, and Project Duke Data Centre, with principal initiatives highlighted in the accompanying details.
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Botany Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of Botany Aquatic Centre into a modern community aquatic and recreation facility. The project includes an outdoor 50 m competition pool with grandstand seating, indoor 25 m lap pool, indoor learn-to-swim pool, adventure waterplay, water slides, splash pad, gym, amenities, kiosk, car park upgrades and landscaping. Early works, demolition and ground remediation have been completed. FDC took possession of the site in March 2026 and site establishment has commenced, with construction activity expected to ramp up after final construction certificate and planning coordination.The project remains on track to open for the summer 2027/28 season.
Botany Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of the Botany Aquatic Centre in Bayside NSW, replacing the 1966-built facility with adventure waterplay and slides, a 50-metre outdoor competition pool, a 25-metre indoor lap pool, an indoor learn-to-swim pool, a new building with entrance, gym space, change rooms and kiosk, a new grandstand, and landscaping of the open green space. Early works (demolition and ground remediation) are complete and the main works contractor FDC took possession of the site in March 2026, with site establishment now underway ahead of main construction.The project is delivered by Bayside Council with funding support from Sydney Airport, and remains on track for completion in summer 2027/28.
F. Mayer Chalmers Crescent Commercial Masterplan
A concept development application lodged in May 2024 for a campus-style commercial precinct at Chalmers Crescent, Mascot, replacing a masterplan that lapsed in March 2024. Designed by Crone Architects for F. Mayer Imports as Trustee for the F. Mayer Superannuation Plan, the proposal comprises five eight-storey Grade-A office towers above a four-level split parking podium across 16 amalgamated lots (12,603 square metres). The updated masterplan delivers 48,645 square metres of commercial gross floor area - an increase of more than 10,000 square metres over the lapsed scheme - with a floor space ratio 28 per cent above the 3.0:1 control, requiring a Clause 4.6 variation.Parking for 608 cars and 446 bicycles is included. Key improvements over the earlier scheme include enhanced Chalmers Crescent streetscape, increased greenery and sustainability measures, better-performing facades, Indigenous site acknowledgment, and flexible tenant layouts supporting single or multiple occupants. The application is lodged with the NSW Sydney and Regional Planning Panels (reference PPSSEC-316) and remains under assessment.
Sydney Gateway
A $2.6 billion toll-free road interchange connecting WestConnex and Sydney Airport terminals, including twin arch bridges over Alexandra Canal and flyover to domestic terminal. Features 5km of new roads, reducing journey times by up to 22 minutes and carrying 100,000 vehicles daily. The project provides a direct connection from Sydney's motorway network to Sydney Airport and Port Botany, with improved freight access and reduced local road congestion. Officially opened on 1 September 2024 after construction began in 2021.Includes over 3km of new pedestrian and cycling paths. The twin arch bridges are made from 100% Australian steel and together are wider than the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Port Botany Expansion & Rail Duplication
Major upgrade of NSW container trade capacity combining the Port Botany Expansion and the Port Botany Rail Line Duplication. The expansion delivered about 60 ha of reclaimed land, a 1.85 km wharf with five berths, new terminal areas, and on-dock rail, adding a third container terminal and lifting long term capacity. The rail duplication, commissioned in early 2024, duplicated the remaining 2.9 km Mascot to Botany section and, together with the Cabramatta Loop, increases freight capacity and reduces truck reliance to and from the port.
1637-1647 Botany Road, Botany NSW 2019
Mixed-use development including 36 residential apartments and 5 retail/commercial spaces.
Port Botany Rail Line Duplication
Duplication of 2.9 kilometres of freight rail track between Mascot and Port Botany, including construction of four new rail bridges at Mill Stream, Southern Cross Drive, O'Riordan Street and Robey Street. The project increases freight capacity from 20 to 45 train movements per day by 2030, with one train able to move the same number of containers as 54 trucks. Commissioned in January 2024.
Airport Precinct Road Upgrades (Sydney Airport)
Program of road upgrades around Sydney Airport delivered in the Airport North, East and West precincts. Scope included widening O'Riordan Street to six lanes between Bourke Road and Robey Street, reconfiguring signals and one-way movements, removing the General Holmes Drive rail level crossing via a new road underpass linked to Wentworth Avenue and Botany Road, upgrades to Mill Pond Road, Joyce Drive and Qantas Drive, and earlier widening of Marsh Street (Airport West). Final stage (Airport North) reached completion in October 2020, improving access to Port Botany and the airport for passengers and freight.
7,832 residents of Botany are employed, from a labour force of 8,091. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 70.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 workforce in Botany is characterized by a high level of education, with professional services being particularly well represented. An unemployment rate of 3.2% and an estimated employment growth of 1.1% over the past year highlight the strength of the local job market. As of March 2026, there are 7,832 residents employed, and the local unemployment rate stands at 0.9% lower than the 4.1% rate observed in Greater Sydney. Workforce participation rates in Botany are broadly comparable to the 68.9% rate recorded in Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a high 40.6% of residents were working from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting this figure.
The top industry sectors employing residents include education & training, construction, and health care & social assistance. Transport, postal & warehousing exhibits significant local concentration, commanding a workforce proportion 1.7 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively under-represented, engaging 9.1% of the Botany workforce relative to 11.5% throughout Greater Sydney. Although local employers provide jobs within the boundary, comparisons between the Census workplace count and resident numbers indicate that a large share of the community travels outside the area for employment. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM figures shows that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, Botany experienced a 1.1% increase in employment and a 0.8% rise in the labour pool, reducing the local unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% increase in both employment and the labour force, accompanied by a slight drop in unemployment. Broader labor trends are illustrated by national employment outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Projected industry trajectories across five- and ten-year horizons have been applied to Botany's employment distribution to outline future staffing patterns. Across Australia, workforce numbers are anticipated to climb by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across separate sectors. Based on these sector-specific trajectories and Botany's industry profile, resident employment is estimated to expand by 6.7% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Botany is $2,373 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,153 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $71,705 a year against an average of $85,019. 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 aggregated ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the Botany SA2 registered an average income of $85,019 and a median taxpayer income of $71,705. These figures sit well above nationwide averages, contrasting with the median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 recorded across Greater Sydney. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 adjusts estimated levels to approximately $79,105 (median) and $93,793 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 confirms that Botany personal, family, and household earnings occupy elite national strata, placing between the 86th and 88th percentiles across Australia.
Income distribution profiles reveal that the largest single cohort, encompassing 32.7% of residents (4,562 people), falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, matching regional dynamics where 30.9% fall into this band. Local purchasing capacity is underscored by 38.1% of earners receiving more than $3,000 each week, driving demand for upscale retail and hospitality. Although residential costs absorb 19.8% of earnings, elevated wage rates place disposable household income in the 80th percentile, positioning Botany in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Botany had 4,748 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 28% detached houses and 51% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,741 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census reveals that Botany's residential makeup consists of 72.2% multi-unit and attached stock (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings) and 27.8% standalone houses, standing in contrast to the wider Sydney metro landscape of 44.1% multi-unit/other stock and 55.9% houses. Outright home ownership stood at 20.6%, trailing Sydney metro averages, while remaining properties were occupied under a mortgage (41.4%) or rented (38.0%). Monthly mortgage repayments recorded a median of $2,741, tracking higher than the Sydney metro figure of $2,427, while weekly median rent reached $550 against $470 for Sydney metro.
Across the country, Botany's median mortgage obligations considerably surpass the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and typical rent levels substantially exceed the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Botany counted 4,748 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,112 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 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 local living arrangements at 72.4% of total households, consisting of 36.8% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 10.8% single parent families. Non-family residences comprise the remaining 27.6%, of which lone person households account for 24.1% and group households represent 3.5%. The typical household size sits at 2.6 people, slightly under the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.3% of adults in Botany hold a university qualification, including 23.4% with a bachelor degree and 8.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 20.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 790 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,073 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment profiles in the area highlight noticeable gaps, with the proportion of residents possessing a university qualification standing at 34.3%, significantly beneath the SA4 region level of 55.2%. This divergence underscores an opportunity to advance local tertiary education participation. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent qualification at 23.4%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 8.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical training constitutes a substantial share of local skill sets, with 32.5% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including certificates (20.3%) and advanced diplomas (12.2%). Active participation in formal learning is strong across the suburb, with 29.6% of residents pursuing education.
This cohort comprises 10.0% attending primary school, 7.5% enrolled in secondary school, and 5.5% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Botany reaches 39 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 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 1.2 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 infrastructure in Botany includes 39 operating stops providing bus connections across the area. These points of transit are linked by 13 individual routes, delivering 1,343 weekly passenger trips in total. Local transit access is rated as excellent, with residents located an average distance of 160 meters from the nearest stop. Given the area's predominantly residential character, the majority of commuters travel outwards: private vehicles serve as the main mode of transit at 79%, followed by bus travel at 7% and train journeys at 5%. Motor vehicle availability averages 1.2 per dwelling.
In addition, 40.6% of employed locals worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Transit service frequency across the network averages 191 trips per day, providing approximately 34 weekly trips per individual stop.
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75.7% of residents in Botany report no long-term health condition. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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 across Botany demonstrate generally favorable outcomes, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and medical diagnoses aligning with nationwide standards, displaying normal rates of common illnesses across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance participation is remarkably strong, covering roughly 62% of the local population (8,595 people), compared to the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses reported by residents are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.7 and 6.5% of the local population, respectively; meanwhile, 75.7% of residents reported having no long-term health ailments, exceeding the 74.6% benchmark across Greater Sydney.
Working-age cohorts display strong vitality with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 12.6% of the community (1,756 people), which sits below the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Older residents achieve exceptionally high health measures, outperforming national standards by an even broader margin than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.0% of Botany residents were born overseas and 26.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (19.2%) and English (19.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Botany is notably higher than in most Australian communities, with 34.0% of residents born abroad and 26.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the most widespread faith, accounting for 59.6% of the population. Notably, Judaism demonstrates a pronounced presence, comprising 2.9% of local residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage (country of birth of parents), the leading backgrounds in Botany include Australian at 19.2%, English at 19.1%, and Other at 12.6%. The suburb also exhibits distinct concentrations of other heritages relative to the broader region: Russian ancestry stands at 0.9% in Botany (against 0.4% regionally), Serbian represents 0.9% (versus 0.5%), and Spanish makes up 0.9% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Botany is 36. 26.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Botany's age distribution closely mirrors Greater Sydney across all major categories, with no broad segment differing by more than 2.9 percentage points from the metropolitan profile. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 36, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 1 year below the Greater Sydney median of 37 documented at that Census. Projections through to 2041 indicate that the largest expansion will occur among senior and retiree demographics (65+), adding 1,150 residents (65%) to reach 2,907, whereas child and young adult cohorts are expected to decrease over the same timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Botany
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| 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) | 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 11 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 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 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 — 126 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,960 at the 2021 Census → 13,954 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 (117011321). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.